Sony Electronics unveils its latest LED HDTV offering with the Sony ZX5 Bravia LED HDTV. This latest LED HDTV will be available in 46” and 52” sizes, supporting 1080p. The Sony ZX5 is super-slim and integrated with wireless streaming capability. It also features LED backlighting technology and its marquee 240Hz “Flow Motion”.

Among the ports included with the Sony ZX5 Bravia LED HDTV include four HDMI ports, USB, optical digital out, PC and S-Video. It even includes twin 10 watt speakers. The Sony ZX5 is set to be unveiled in Japan this November. No word on pricing.

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Starting this Fall, Sony Bravia owners can enjoy streaming NetFlix content as Sony adds them Demand Media and ON Networks to its latest list of content providers for its Internet Video Platform. Viewers will be able to view more than 12,000 movies and TV programs on the HDTVs and previous Bravia models which are compatible with the Bravia Internet Video Link module.

By connecting the TV to their existing broadband connection, users can access online video, music, and content from over 25 providers including Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures, Crackle, Slacker, Epicurious.com, Concierge.com, Style.com, and Dailymotion.

“Sony was first to bring Internet video to TV and we continue to deliver the one of the largest and most diverse catalogs of content to customers through BRAVIA Internet Video,” said Jeff Goldstein, vice president of Sony Electronics’ television business. “Adding Netflix gives many of our customers access to a vast library of streaming content through their existing Netflix accounts.”

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This announcement of Sony Electronics Corp. combines a mixture of retro and modern age technology. The Walkman, made famous in the 80s by Sony is now back and with new features. Sony today took the wraps off its top-of-the-line Walkman Video MP3 player - the X-series Walkman. A premium portable entertainment device, the X-series (NWZ-X1000 models) is Wi-Fi enabled and features an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) touch screen, Sony’s Digital Clear Audio Technologies, as well as embedded content provided by Slacker Radio and YouTube.

The X-series Walkman video MP3 player is available now for pre-sales on sonystyle.com. The device will come in black in two different storage capacities, the NWZ-X1051 with 16GB of internal storage and the NWZ-X1061 with 32GB, and cost $299 and $399 respectively. Both models can be found in Sony Style stores and select retailers nationwide mid-June.

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Sony Electronics continues to improve on its roster of electronic products, particularly projectors as it has introduced two new models, the VPL-EX7 and VPL-EX70. Both of these models have the ability to throw a 60″ screen at 1,024 x 768 resolution from a distance of 1.8m, with a short focal lens.

The VPL-EX70 is labeled as BrighEra with a 900:1 contrast ratio and a brightness of 2600 lumens, while the VPL-EX7 has a 500:1 contrast ratio and a 2000 lumens brightness. There is no word on pricing yet.

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To enhance their brand and help ensure that digital cinema is spread over Asia, Sony Pictures Releasing International Corporation (SPRI) has entered into an agreement with Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services (DCSS) group for 4K DCI-compliant digital cinema deployments in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.

Sony Electronics’ 4K digital projection technology will provide exhibitors and distributors with technology that will make it possible to offer consumers a wider selection of programming choices including 3-D and alternative content. To support this digital deployment effort, SPRI will supply its upcoming releases, when booked, in digital form; and provide financial contributions for a limited time to promote DCI-compliant technology.

“The growth of digital cinema is a worldwide technological reality, so it makes sense that any agreement covers the broadest reach possible,” said Mike Fidler, Senior Vice President of Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services Group. “We’re extremely pleased to be working with SPRI on our expanded joint efforts.”

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