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Sony PlayStation Vita the wait is almost over !

Sony PlayStation Vita the wait is almost over !

Sony recently launched it handheld gaming device the Sony PlayStation Vita also popularly known as the PS Vita with its initial release in Japan. The date is nearing closer as the product would be available across all major regions by 22 February 2012.  The device is a successor of the highly acclaimed and everlasting Sony PSP with more bells and whistles added to its kitty. It features the ARM Cortex A9 processor with optional 3G support that provides non-stop connectivity for both gaming and social communication.  The touch interface on the new console adds the flare that the older PSP was missing, not to forget the addition of a front and rear camera to the device while meeting essential features like Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth.

Sony PlayStation Vita (PS Vita – PCH-1000 Series) Quick Specs:

  • ARM Cortex A9 Processor
  • 5-inch 16 million colors OLED multi-touch screen (960×544 pixels)
  • 128MB Dedicated Video RAM and 512MB RAM (excluding video)
  • 2 Models – Wi-Fi + 3G (PCH-1104) / Wi-Fi Only (PCH-1004)
  • Rear Touchpad
  • Front and Rear Camera
  • Built-in Speakers and Microphone
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G (optional), GPS (optional) connectivity
  • PSP Vita card and Memory card slot
  • Multi-purpose communication port for USB, Charging etc.
  • Audio formats supported: MP3, MP4, WAVE
  • Video and Photo formats supported: MP4 (H.264/AAC), GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG
  • Li-on Battery DC 3.7V 2210 mAh

The much awaited is planned to release across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia from 22 February 2012.

The Wi-Fi only model is priced at €249.99 while the 3G + Wi-Fi model comes at a price tag of €299.99.

View complete specs at : Sony PlayStation Vita Specs

Sony Ericsson launches the Xperia ion and Xperia S Smartphones at CES 2012

The CES 2012 has been a handful of announcements with each mobile brand launching its set of devices to be launched. Sony Ericsson was not far in the league as it also introduced a host of gadgets and two new Xperia Smartphones to its portfolio. The smartphones are named the Xperia S and Xperia ion. The devices have brilliant and dynamic specs making devices of the future difficult to predict while making use of Google’s Android OS.

The Xperia ion would be first smartphone with LTE support by Sony. The phone would be exclusively available to the US mobile carrier AT&T.

Xperia ion

Xperia ion Smartphone Quick Specs:

  • 4.6 inch HD display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
  • 16GB internal flash storage
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 12 MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R technology and full HD support up to 1080p (Fastest image capture time of 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode)
  • 1.3 MP front camera (has HD support up to 720p)
  • HD Sharing via DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA sync.
  • PlayStation™ Certified (A new entertainment and gaming experience on its way with access to Sony Entertainment Network)

The Xperia S is yet another powerful handset with even bolder specifications those are quite similar to the Xperia ion. The smartphone would be a global release and is expected to be available by the first quarter of this year.  The device is one of the first smartphones that belong to the Xperia NXT Series featuring a new dimension towards product design and UI termed as “Iconic Identity” by Sony.

Xperia S

Xperia S Smartphone Quick Specs:

  • 4.3 inch HD display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
  • 32GB internal flash storage
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread (Upgradable to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 2012)
  • 12 MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R technology and full HD support up to 1080p (Fastest image capture time of 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode)
  • 1.3 MP front camera (has HD support up to 720p)
  • NFC (Near Field Communications) access throughout apps, services and Xperia SmartTags.
  • HD Sharing via DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA sync.
  • PlayStation™ Certified (A new entertainment and gaming experience on its way with access to Sony Entertainment Network)