At CES, Sony announced 4K TVs as part of its Bravia lineup. Sony announced ship dates and pricing for those TVs. They will ship this June and are priced starting at $2,099 for the entry-level 49-inch model. There are nine models across three different series. There are four sizes of the XBR-X850B, three of the […]

When it was first launched at InfoComm, there was, to be frank, very little fanfare surrounding Sony’s new VPL-FHZ55 – the industry’s first (and still only) 100 percent laser-based light sourced projector. We noticed, however, and even put it on stop #4 on our coveted InfoComm Top-10 Tour. We saw it as a game-changer (remember […]

I found this article form 10 years ago — it was my wrap-up piece form attending CEDIA. I thought the observations about what was dominating the show were interesting, but what was more interesting were my comments about the economy. Ten years ago, we also had a bad economy, but HomeAV tech was interesting enough, […]

Gary just wrote a very persuasive post, detailing the synergies to be had if Apple were to purchase Sony. I’m not entirely sure that I can agree. The root of my disagreement is that Gary’s argument focused on why a buyout would be good for Sony, but didn’t really address why it would be good […]

This is the first post of this new series – and we decided to kick it off with a consumer 1080i projector that’s at the same price-point as today’s Sony home 4K projector. From rAVe ProAV Edition Volume 1, Issue 14  At CEDIA, Sony Introduces Their First Reflective Imaging Technology for the Home and New […]

While most of you were sleeping last night, Sony execs were mostly sleepless as they’d just announced a huge loss — one of the worst in company history. I mean huge. In fact, after releasing a 40 percent reduction in their 2013 profit forecast and a nearly $200 million loss for the most recent quarter, […]

You know I can’t resist the chance to do a point/counterpoint article, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity (especially after I was so blatantly targeted in one of Gary’s Rants and Raves Episodes not too far back.  The guy acts like he owns the place . . . oh that’s right, he does! J […]

By Phil Wright DisplayDaily Sony at CEDIA Expo 2013 introduced its latest home theater products for the custom install market. Foremost among the company’s three new front projector offerings is the VPL-VW1100ES 4K home theater projector (see photo). The latest Sony 4K Ultra HD projector delivers 2,000 lumens for use with screen sizes up to […]

Sony’s new NXL-IP55 utilizes IP technology to simplify the camera set-up and cabling of live productions. Now it’s possible to transmit essential broadcast signals from up to three different cameras via a single IP LAN with low latency. That means you save time and money by reducing the number of cables required compared to conventional […]

Crestron has announced at CEDIA today that it is building the Crestron control system interface into SmartTVs as an app – starting with Samsung and Sony – eliminating the need for a touch panel. Available soon, the Crestron App for Samsung Smart TV enables Crestron system owners to control AV, lighting, shades, climate and more […]

The annual CEDIA Expo is the industry’s premier HomeAV trade show, where every major manufacturer of home automation, whole-home audio and video distribution systems, HDMI gadgets, HDTVs, projectors and set-top boxes convene annually to show their new stuff. And, the 2013 edition opens this week in Denver, Colorado. We have a handful of reporters there […]

At IFA, Sony announced two new projectors — the 4K VPL-VW500ES and a 1080p 3D home projector, the VPL-HW55ES. The VPL-VW500ES home cinema projector has been introduced to expand Sony’s 4K home cinema range. It will sit alongside the VPL-VW1000ES, Sony’s first 4K home cinema projector, which was launched in January 2012, and be “priced […]

Available only in the U.S., Sony’s new Video Unlimited 4K streaming video service requires a 4K media player, dubbed the FMP-X1, that lists for $700. But the media player not only streams 4K movies and TV shows, but it also has 2 TB of storage — enough to store 100 hours of 4K content. Rental […]

        To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best New Projection Technology: Sony Laser Projector Sony’s next-generation projection technology, based on a 100 percent laser light […]

As with all new display technologies, the first generation is expensive, but we expect the second generation of curved OLEDs from both LG and Samsung will be half the $15,000 list price these new 55″ displays carry at today’s official launch in New York City. OLED has been talked about for years, and at InfoComm, […]

Sony’s new Scalable Management Software (SMS) is used to view and control Sony NSR and RSM recording products for security camera monitoring. It can be used to connect up to 1,000 Sony NSR-500 and/or NSR-1000 series recorders across multiple monitoring sites and allows for scalable monitoring systems – adding cameras on-the-fly. In addition, multiple site […]

I took a picture of the new Sony 4K OLED display at the Sony booth and you’d have thought I had tried to steal something. Someone from Sony Japan quickly come over to me and asked me to delete my photo as they weren’t allowing any pics to be taken of the super-secret 55″ OLED-based […]

At InfoComm 2013, Sony showed what it says is its next-generation projection technology, based on a laser light source, not a hybrid light engine. This Sony laser projector, VPL-FHZ55, is Sony’s first lamp-less projector to use 3LCD imaging technology and achieve 4,000 lumens of color light output at WUXGA resolution (1920×1200), to deliver bright and […]

ORLANDO, Fla., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — InfoComm Booth #2200 — At InfoComm 2013, Sony (booth 2200) is unveiling an array of technologies to meet any application, requirement and budget in professional display and presentation. From new projection technologies, including a laser light source model, to affordable live production systems to professional audio and more, […]

The Sony VPL-E2x6 series is aimed totally at the classroom. It’s available in two resolution options, WXGA series and XGA series, each spec’d at 3,100-3,700 lumens of color light output. The WXGA series consists of the VPL-EW276 (3,700 lumens) and EW246 (3,100 lumens), while the XGA series consists of the VPL-EX276 (3,700 lumens), EX246 (3,200 […]

The Sony laser projector is a major announcement from the company at InfoComm 2013. The Sony VPL-FHZ55 is its first lampless projector using 3LCD imaging technology to achieve a spec of 4,000 lumens of color light output at WUXGA resolution (1920×1200). The new projector uses blue laser as its light source, which in turn generates […]

Sony two newest projectors are the VPL-FH36 and VPL-FH31, which are both 3LCD projectors designed for installs and rentals. They are spec’d with 5,200 lumens and 4,300 lumens (non-ANSI) brightness, respectively, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Offering native WXGA resolution (1920×1200), these projectors have HDMI, VGA, DVI and RGBHV input ports, have Ethernet content delivery […]

Prysm has entered into an agreement with Sony Business Solutions Corporation to distribute Prysm’s proprietary Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology in Japan. “We are very excited to have one of the biggest names in international electronics as a strategic partner,” said Amit Jain, co-founder and CEO of Prysm. “Sony Business Solutions Corporation’s strong distribution channels […]

A new Sony 4K Media Player (FMP-X1) selling for $699, and two new price-breaking UHD sets were announced by Sony. The 4K media player will bundle UHD technology and content from Sony’s television, film and production / distribution unit, Sony Pictures Entertainment, in a “studio play.” The company is charting a path in the consumer […]

Sony surprised everyone at NAB with aggressive pricing for its 4K (3840×2160) TVs — the Bravia XBR-55X900A (55″) and the XBR-65X900A (65″) are $4,999 and $6,999, respectively. They will start shipping on April 21st. Starting today, six Sony Store locations (Century City, Calif.; Costa Mesa, Calif.; Houston; Las Vegas; New York and Palo Alto, Calif.) […]

Howard Stringer’s disastrous seven-year tenure as Sony’s CEO is nearly at an end, leaving it to successor Kazuo Hirai to rebuild – if he can – the castle Sir Howard leaves in ruins. Am I exaggerating? Sony will lose at least ¥220B in fiscal 2011, its fourth consecutive annual loss. As of fiscal 2011, the […]

At ISE last month, Sony brought out its next generation WUXGA installation projector with Laser Light Source Technology. It’s a 4,000-lumen, WUXGA (1920×1200) projector with 3LCD laser technology, which Sony says is the brightest projector of its kind and a first for the industry. This new addition to Sony’s installation projector line-up follows the design […]

Sony introduced this week the new S-series LCD line, which completes the company’s transition from CFL-based backlighting to LED-based backlighting for its LCD displays. The S-series is available in both 42″ (FWD-S42H2) and 46″ models (FWD-S46H2) and utilizes an edge-lit LED. They are specified at 700 cd/m2 brightness and are integrated with DICOM simulated gamma […]

By Paul Flanigan The following is reprinted with permission from the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA). For more information, go tohttp://www.digitalscreenmedia.org. Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi have put together their techno-wizardry to come up with ultra-thin displays that can be used pretty much anywhere, even in car dashboard displays. I find this absolutely fascinating. One of the ever […]

Sony Electronics unveiled this month the new 4K Ultra HD Video Player, a hard-disc server that connects to Sony’s 84” 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900), allowing consumers to view 4K resolution movies and short form 4K videos. Available now in the U.S. as a bonus to customers purchasing the Sony 4K LED TV, the video player […]

That’s right. Sony’s newest is a 4K resolution SXRD projector — but with only 2,000 lumens. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher Mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Sony introduced this week a new compact 4K projector. The VPL-GT100 model offers the same ultra high 4K resolution (4096×2160) of its larger counterparts used in movie theaters and commercial applications, with a new form factor for easier installation in simulation, industrial design, scientific visualization, 4K content viewing, entertainment and a range of government uses, […]