Quick review of Sony HDR-TD10E

If you think you've seen all of Sony's 3D offerings for this year, think again. Say hello to the HDR-TD10E camcorder that shoots 3D digital HD pictures.

Sony HDR-TD10E

According to Sony, the HDR-TD10E has double of everything - double Sony G lenses, double Exmor R CMOS sensors and double BIONZ image processors.

It also features a dual-recording function which means you can capture 3D images and also view these images in 2D if you haven't got a HD 3D TV yet.


But your 3D efforts wouldn't have been for nought because you can still view the 3D footages on the camcorder's 3.5in 3D LCD screen without 3D glasses.

The camcorder has 64GB of internal Flash memory but this can be expanded with a Memory Stick Pro Duo or an SD card.

Other features include a 10x optical zoom with steady shot and iAuto, which automatically configures the camera's settings based on your surroundings.

The HDR-TD10E also has a built-in zoom microphone which means you don't have to stand too close to your subject to record their speeches.

The HDR-TD10E is expected to be available in April and local pricing is yet to be confirmed.
3D laptop

Besides camcorders and cameras, Sony will also be bringing in its own 3D laptop range, the Vaio F Series.

The F Series notebook with the 16in Full HD display made its debut at the recent CES in Las Vegas and will ship with the new Intel Core i7 quad-core Sandy Bridge processor and Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

The notebook also comes with a pair of 3D glasses and if you think you should take a break from all that 3D, you can turn the function off with a press of a button.

Quick review of Sony HDR-TD10E

If you think you've seen all of Sony's 3D offerings for this year, think again. Say hello to the HDR-TD10E camcorder that shoots 3D digital HD pictures.

Sony HDR-TD10E

According to Sony, the HDR-TD10E has double of everything - double Sony G lenses, double Exmor R CMOS sensors and double BIONZ image processors.

It also features a dual-recording function which means you can capture 3D images and also view these images in 2D if you haven't got a HD 3D TV yet.


But your 3D efforts wouldn't have been for nought because you can still view the 3D footages on the camcorder's 3.5in 3D LCD screen without 3D glasses.

The camcorder has 64GB of internal Flash memory but this can be expanded with a Memory Stick Pro Duo or an SD card.

Other features include a 10x optical zoom with steady shot and iAuto, which automatically configures the camera's settings based on your surroundings.

The HDR-TD10E also has a built-in zoom microphone which means you don't have to stand too close to your subject to record their speeches.

The HDR-TD10E is expected to be available in April and local pricing is yet to be confirmed.
3D laptop

Besides camcorders and cameras, Sony will also be bringing in its own 3D laptop range, the Vaio F Series.

The F Series notebook with the 16in Full HD display made its debut at the recent CES in Las Vegas and will ship with the new Intel Core i7 quad-core Sandy Bridge processor and Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

The notebook also comes with a pair of 3D glasses and if you think you should take a break from all that 3D, you can turn the function off with a press of a button.

Quick review of Sony HDR-TD10E

If you think you've seen all of Sony's 3D offerings for this year, think again. Say hello to the HDR-TD10E camcorder that shoots 3D digital HD pictures.

Sony HDR-TD10E

According to Sony, the HDR-TD10E has double of everything - double Sony G lenses, double Exmor R CMOS sensors and double BIONZ image processors.

It also features a dual-recording function which means you can capture 3D images and also view these images in 2D if you haven't got a HD 3D TV yet.


But your 3D efforts wouldn't have been for nought because you can still view the 3D footages on the camcorder's 3.5in 3D LCD screen without 3D glasses.

The camcorder has 64GB of internal Flash memory but this can be expanded with a Memory Stick Pro Duo or an SD card.

Other features include a 10x optical zoom with steady shot and iAuto, which automatically configures the camera's settings based on your surroundings.

The HDR-TD10E also has a built-in zoom microphone which means you don't have to stand too close to your subject to record their speeches.

The HDR-TD10E is expected to be available in April and local pricing is yet to be confirmed.
3D laptop

Besides camcorders and cameras, Sony will also be bringing in its own 3D laptop range, the Vaio F Series.

The F Series notebook with the 16in Full HD display made its debut at the recent CES in Las Vegas and will ship with the new Intel Core i7 quad-core Sandy Bridge processor and Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

The notebook also comes with a pair of 3D glasses and if you think you should take a break from all that 3D, you can turn the function off with a press of a button.

Quick review of Sony Cybershot TX100V and Handycam HDR PJ-30E

SONY is all out to flex its HD and 3D muscles this year as is evident from looking through its 2011 product lineup.

TX100V

At a recent Sony product convention held here, the consumer electronics company brought out camcorders capable of recording Full HD 3D videos and a compact camera that can capture 3D images using only one lens and imager.

Its latest Full HD 3D handycam lineup consists of the HDR-PJ10E, HDR PJ-30E and HDR PJ-50E.
Besides being able to record in 3D videos, these camcorders also come with a built-in projector tucked in the 3in LCD touchscreen panel so you can view your videos as soon as you've recorded them. Users can project the images up to 60in in size on any flat surface, Sony said.

All the camcorders are also equipped with Sony's Exmor R CMOS sensor, which is designed to help users take better quality images even in dim settings.


Additionally they also have a built-in zoom microphone so users don't have to stand too close to their subjects to record their speech.

The PJ10E can snap still images up to 3.3-megapixels while the PJ30E and PJ50E can capture stills that are up to 7.1-megapixels.

As for internal memory, the PJ10E has 16GB of Flash memory while the PJ30E has a 32GB Flash memory capacity.

The PJ50E has a 220GB hard disk drive and storage can be expanded using Sony's Memory Stick Pro Duo or an SD memory card.

All of the camcorders are equipped image stabilisation technology.

New Cyber-shot
Sony also introduced a new member to its Cyber-shot T-series family, the DSC-TX100V.

The company claimed that the 16.2-megapixel camera is the first compact digital camera that can take 3D images using one lens and imager.

This is done using either the 3D Sweep Panaroma mode or the 3D Still Image mode.

In the 3D Still Image mode, the camera takes two consecutive shots in different focus positions then calculates the depth.

It then creates a right-eye, left-eye image to produce a 3D effect. The images can then be viewed on a 3D TV.

The 3D Sweep Panaroma mode lets users capture a 3D version of a panaromic picture with one sweep. And if you only want a conventional 2D panaromic picture, you can use the Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode.

The camera also has Full HD video recording capabilities and sports a 3.5in OLED touch screen display.

It also has a dual recording mode where users can take still shots while shooting a video.
Like the camcorders mentioned above, it is equipped with an Exmor R CMOS sensor.

If you are the outdoorsy type, the TX100V is one tough cookie as it is waterproof up to 5m of water and shockproof from a height of up to 1.5m.

Sony has also designed the camera so that beginners are able to capture more artistic images - one of the featured shooting modes is "background defocus" that allows users to capture shallow depth of field images easily.

The TX100V will be available in April.

Quick review of Sony Cybershot TX100V and Handycam HDR PJ-30E

SONY is all out to flex its HD and 3D muscles this year as is evident from looking through its 2011 product lineup.

TX100V

At a recent Sony product convention held here, the consumer electronics company brought out camcorders capable of recording Full HD 3D videos and a compact camera that can capture 3D images using only one lens and imager.

Its latest Full HD 3D handycam lineup consists of the HDR-PJ10E, HDR PJ-30E and HDR PJ-50E.
Besides being able to record in 3D videos, these camcorders also come with a built-in projector tucked in the 3in LCD touchscreen panel so you can view your videos as soon as you've recorded them. Users can project the images up to 60in in size on any flat surface, Sony said.

All the camcorders are also equipped with Sony's Exmor R CMOS sensor, which is designed to help users take better quality images even in dim settings.


Additionally they also have a built-in zoom microphone so users don't have to stand too close to their subjects to record their speech.

The PJ10E can snap still images up to 3.3-megapixels while the PJ30E and PJ50E can capture stills that are up to 7.1-megapixels.

As for internal memory, the PJ10E has 16GB of Flash memory while the PJ30E has a 32GB Flash memory capacity.

The PJ50E has a 220GB hard disk drive and storage can be expanded using Sony's Memory Stick Pro Duo or an SD memory card.

All of the camcorders are equipped image stabilisation technology.

New Cyber-shot
Sony also introduced a new member to its Cyber-shot T-series family, the DSC-TX100V.

The company claimed that the 16.2-megapixel camera is the first compact digital camera that can take 3D images using one lens and imager.

This is done using either the 3D Sweep Panaroma mode or the 3D Still Image mode.

In the 3D Still Image mode, the camera takes two consecutive shots in different focus positions then calculates the depth.

It then creates a right-eye, left-eye image to produce a 3D effect. The images can then be viewed on a 3D TV.

The 3D Sweep Panaroma mode lets users capture a 3D version of a panaromic picture with one sweep. And if you only want a conventional 2D panaromic picture, you can use the Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode.

The camera also has Full HD video recording capabilities and sports a 3.5in OLED touch screen display.

It also has a dual recording mode where users can take still shots while shooting a video.
Like the camcorders mentioned above, it is equipped with an Exmor R CMOS sensor.

If you are the outdoorsy type, the TX100V is one tough cookie as it is waterproof up to 5m of water and shockproof from a height of up to 1.5m.

Sony has also designed the camera so that beginners are able to capture more artistic images - one of the featured shooting modes is "background defocus" that allows users to capture shallow depth of field images easily.

The TX100V will be available in April.

Quick review of Sony Cybershot TX100V and Handycam HDR PJ-30E

SONY is all out to flex its HD and 3D muscles this year as is evident from looking through its 2011 product lineup.

TX100V

At a recent Sony product convention held here, the consumer electronics company brought out camcorders capable of recording Full HD 3D videos and a compact camera that can capture 3D images using only one lens and imager.

Its latest Full HD 3D handycam lineup consists of the HDR-PJ10E, HDR PJ-30E and HDR PJ-50E.
Besides being able to record in 3D videos, these camcorders also come with a built-in projector tucked in the 3in LCD touchscreen panel so you can view your videos as soon as you've recorded them. Users can project the images up to 60in in size on any flat surface, Sony said.

All the camcorders are also equipped with Sony's Exmor R CMOS sensor, which is designed to help users take better quality images even in dim settings.


Additionally they also have a built-in zoom microphone so users don't have to stand too close to their subjects to record their speech.

The PJ10E can snap still images up to 3.3-megapixels while the PJ30E and PJ50E can capture stills that are up to 7.1-megapixels.

As for internal memory, the PJ10E has 16GB of Flash memory while the PJ30E has a 32GB Flash memory capacity.

The PJ50E has a 220GB hard disk drive and storage can be expanded using Sony's Memory Stick Pro Duo or an SD memory card.

All of the camcorders are equipped image stabilisation technology.

New Cyber-shot
Sony also introduced a new member to its Cyber-shot T-series family, the DSC-TX100V.

The company claimed that the 16.2-megapixel camera is the first compact digital camera that can take 3D images using one lens and imager.

This is done using either the 3D Sweep Panaroma mode or the 3D Still Image mode.

In the 3D Still Image mode, the camera takes two consecutive shots in different focus positions then calculates the depth.

It then creates a right-eye, left-eye image to produce a 3D effect. The images can then be viewed on a 3D TV.

The 3D Sweep Panaroma mode lets users capture a 3D version of a panaromic picture with one sweep. And if you only want a conventional 2D panaromic picture, you can use the Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode.

The camera also has Full HD video recording capabilities and sports a 3.5in OLED touch screen display.

It also has a dual recording mode where users can take still shots while shooting a video.
Like the camcorders mentioned above, it is equipped with an Exmor R CMOS sensor.

If you are the outdoorsy type, the TX100V is one tough cookie as it is waterproof up to 5m of water and shockproof from a height of up to 1.5m.

Sony has also designed the camera so that beginners are able to capture more artistic images - one of the featured shooting modes is "background defocus" that allows users to capture shallow depth of field images easily.

The TX100V will be available in April.

Sony will unveiled its PSP2 on Jan 27?

The Internet is buzzing with a rumour that Sony Corporation will be unveiling its PSP2 handheld game console during a conference that is scheduled to take place in Tokyo later this month.

Leaked pictures, claimed to be of the PSP2 prototype, have also been circulating since late last year. In the photos, the device has a slide-out control port, like the current PSP Go, but has dual analogue sticks.

Sony has announced a business overview and strategy meeting for Jan 27, and press from all over the globe have been invited to attend.

It is speculated that Sony is refreshing its PSP portable game system in view of the imminent launch of rival Nintendo Co Ltd's 3D-equipped 3DS handheld game device next month in Japan.

Sony will unveiled its PSP2 on Jan 27?

The Internet is buzzing with a rumour that Sony Corporation will be unveiling its PSP2 handheld game console during a conference that is scheduled to take place in Tokyo later this month.

Leaked pictures, claimed to be of the PSP2 prototype, have also been circulating since late last year. In the photos, the device has a slide-out control port, like the current PSP Go, but has dual analogue sticks.

Sony has announced a business overview and strategy meeting for Jan 27, and press from all over the globe have been invited to attend.

It is speculated that Sony is refreshing its PSP portable game system in view of the imminent launch of rival Nintendo Co Ltd's 3D-equipped 3DS handheld game device next month in Japan.

Sony will unveiled its PSP2 on Jan 27?

The Internet is buzzing with a rumour that Sony Corporation will be unveiling its PSP2 handheld game console during a conference that is scheduled to take place in Tokyo later this month.

Leaked pictures, claimed to be of the PSP2 prototype, have also been circulating since late last year. In the photos, the device has a slide-out control port, like the current PSP Go, but has dual analogue sticks.

Sony has announced a business overview and strategy meeting for Jan 27, and press from all over the globe have been invited to attend.

It is speculated that Sony is refreshing its PSP portable game system in view of the imminent launch of rival Nintendo Co Ltd's 3D-equipped 3DS handheld game device next month in Japan.

Toshiba outsources chip production to Samsung

Toshiba is set to significantly restructure its silicon chip manufacturing operations in 2011, outsourcing some production to Samsung and selling a manufacturing plant to Sony.

Toshiba Corp plans to reduces its non-memory chip exposure in an effort to claw back revenue, following an operating loss of $3.4 billion in its 2008 financial year, in the midst of the global financial crisis.

System chip design
Outsourcing to Samsung and others is part of the plan to cut capital investment outlays in the next financial year starting in April 2011.

"Thanks to this tie-up Toshiba will gain a stronger position," said Yumi Nishimura, a senior market analyst at Daiwa Securities Capital Markets.

"In a situation when bigger capacity is required, the burden of capital investment can be too big for one company, so the accord is a positive factor for Toshiba."

Toshiba has also announced that it will sell its system chip production line in Nagasaki to Sony. That line produces chips for Sony PlayStation 3s – and is located in a factory already owned by Sony.

Source: Reuters

Toshiba outsources chip production to Samsung

Toshiba is set to significantly restructure its silicon chip manufacturing operations in 2011, outsourcing some production to Samsung and selling a manufacturing plant to Sony.

Toshiba Corp plans to reduces its non-memory chip exposure in an effort to claw back revenue, following an operating loss of $3.4 billion in its 2008 financial year, in the midst of the global financial crisis.

System chip design
Outsourcing to Samsung and others is part of the plan to cut capital investment outlays in the next financial year starting in April 2011.

"Thanks to this tie-up Toshiba will gain a stronger position," said Yumi Nishimura, a senior market analyst at Daiwa Securities Capital Markets.

"In a situation when bigger capacity is required, the burden of capital investment can be too big for one company, so the accord is a positive factor for Toshiba."

Toshiba has also announced that it will sell its system chip production line in Nagasaki to Sony. That line produces chips for Sony PlayStation 3s – and is located in a factory already owned by Sony.

Source: Reuters

Toshiba outsources chip production to Samsung

Toshiba is set to significantly restructure its silicon chip manufacturing operations in 2011, outsourcing some production to Samsung and selling a manufacturing plant to Sony.

Toshiba Corp plans to reduces its non-memory chip exposure in an effort to claw back revenue, following an operating loss of $3.4 billion in its 2008 financial year, in the midst of the global financial crisis.

System chip design
Outsourcing to Samsung and others is part of the plan to cut capital investment outlays in the next financial year starting in April 2011.

"Thanks to this tie-up Toshiba will gain a stronger position," said Yumi Nishimura, a senior market analyst at Daiwa Securities Capital Markets.

"In a situation when bigger capacity is required, the burden of capital investment can be too big for one company, so the accord is a positive factor for Toshiba."

Toshiba has also announced that it will sell its system chip production line in Nagasaki to Sony. That line produces chips for Sony PlayStation 3s – and is located in a factory already owned by Sony.

Source: Reuters

10 Most Popular Digital Cameras in 2010

	1. Canon PowerShot SX20 IS –Interest in the Canon SX20 remains strong even after the announcement of the SX30. The 20x ultrazoom continues to offer plenty of picture-taking power.
	2. Nikon Coolpix P100 – Nikon's flagship ultrazoom is not far behind the SX20 in second place. The P100 was a very strong performer in our testing with a 26x optical zoom and full 1080p HD video.
	3. Canon Rebel T2i – Jumping up a few more spots is the flagship Rebel, the T2i. It's still a great value with an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor and plenty of premium features handed down the line from the 7D.
	4. Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS –The slender PowerShot SD1400 continues to hold a place in the top five with 14.1 megapixels of resolution and a 28mm wide angle lens. For just over $200, it's extremely pocketable and easy to use.
	5. Olympus E-5 – The freshly-reviewed E-5 makes its way into the top ten for the first time. The rugged follow-up to the E-3 features a 12.3 megapixel sensor, a 3.0-inch flip-out LCD and in-camera image stabilization.

	6. Nikon D3000 – The Nikon D3000 drops a few more places on our list this month, which may be fitting considering the introduction of the D3100. The 10.2 megapixel, DX-format D3000 is still in Nikon's online catalogue for the moment.
	7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 –Slipping just one spot, the ZS7 is holding steady in the top ten with a 12x optical zoom lens, in-camera geo-tagging and a 12.1 megapixel sensor.
	8. Nikon D5000 – The D5000 shifts downward by one spot, still offering a 12.3 megapixel sensor and 720p HD video for just over $600.
	9. Sony Alpha SLT-A55V  – Sony brought translucent mirror technology back with the a55 and a33 earlier this year, and the SLT-A55 lands on our tep ten list for the first time. It boasts 10 fps burst shooting, lightning fast AF and a swiveling 3.0-inch LCD.
	10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 - The no-frills, wallet-friendly S2100 hangs on to the last spot on our top ten with a 3x optical zoom lens, a beginnner-friendly Easy mode and a splashy orange color option.

10 Most Popular Digital Cameras in 2010

	1. Canon PowerShot SX20 IS –Interest in the Canon SX20 remains strong even after the announcement of the SX30. The 20x ultrazoom continues to offer plenty of picture-taking power.
	2. Nikon Coolpix P100 – Nikon's flagship ultrazoom is not far behind the SX20 in second place. The P100 was a very strong performer in our testing with a 26x optical zoom and full 1080p HD video.
	3. Canon Rebel T2i – Jumping up a few more spots is the flagship Rebel, the T2i. It's still a great value with an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor and plenty of premium features handed down the line from the 7D.
	4. Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS –The slender PowerShot SD1400 continues to hold a place in the top five with 14.1 megapixels of resolution and a 28mm wide angle lens. For just over $200, it's extremely pocketable and easy to use.
	5. Olympus E-5 – The freshly-reviewed E-5 makes its way into the top ten for the first time. The rugged follow-up to the E-3 features a 12.3 megapixel sensor, a 3.0-inch flip-out LCD and in-camera image stabilization.

	6. Nikon D3000 – The Nikon D3000 drops a few more places on our list this month, which may be fitting considering the introduction of the D3100. The 10.2 megapixel, DX-format D3000 is still in Nikon's online catalogue for the moment.
	7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 –Slipping just one spot, the ZS7 is holding steady in the top ten with a 12x optical zoom lens, in-camera geo-tagging and a 12.1 megapixel sensor.
	8. Nikon D5000 – The D5000 shifts downward by one spot, still offering a 12.3 megapixel sensor and 720p HD video for just over $600.
	9. Sony Alpha SLT-A55V  – Sony brought translucent mirror technology back with the a55 and a33 earlier this year, and the SLT-A55 lands on our tep ten list for the first time. It boasts 10 fps burst shooting, lightning fast AF and a swiveling 3.0-inch LCD.
	10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 - The no-frills, wallet-friendly S2100 hangs on to the last spot on our top ten with a 3x optical zoom lens, a beginnner-friendly Easy mode and a splashy orange color option.