Editorial Review

Stay in touch with all your IM and e-mail contacts without having to lug around a laptop wit h the lightweight, wireless Sony mylo Personal Communicator COM-1, which also offers multimedia play back and VOIP Internet telephony capabilities. The mylo COM-1 enables you to use Wi-Fi (802.11b) con nections found in your home, on your school campus, and at a variety hotspot locations to send e-mai l, chat across multiple IM conversations, and browse the Web. While it doesn't communicate via cellu lar networks, you can use the built-in Skype VOIP (voice over IP) software to make phone calls over the Internet via the integrated microphone or the included external mic. This model comes in black w ith a gray keyboard, but it also comes in white with an orange keyboard. Read more

Features

• Ultra-portable, Wi-Fi-enabled personal communicator and multimedia player in black
• Access e-mail, browse the Web, and make Skype VOIP internet phone calls
• Reach friends on three instant messaging services--Yahoo!, Google, and Skype
• MP3, ATRAC, WMA (secure) audio, MPEG4 video, JPEG photo playback
• 2.4-inch LCD display (320 x 240 resolution), slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Memory Stick PRO Duo slot

Reviews (5)

full of bulls...overpriced gimmicky gadget
4 stars for neat factor, 0 stars for price.in 2006 you now know why sony sucks at portable electronics, they not only missed the boat, they still think their original sony cassette walkman is still the bomb.for half the price you can pick up any smart phone with ten times the features. file this under mini-disc, memory stick, and beta along with the soon to be defunct blu-ray.a strong brand getting weakened by its own products... who's in charge there anyway???(although for $50 to $99 i can see this item flying out the door.)

Best Skype Phone
This device gets a lot of critism for limited feature, and that is true.HOWEVER, this is the best Skype phone on the market.I bought it and then lowered by cell phone bill.Since it cost as much and any other Skype wi-fi portable phone, just think of more as a high-featured skype phone than a low-featured communicator.Definatly worth the purchase.
Good Wi-fi Connectivity But a Caveat
The audio quality using SKYPE is very, very good. Battery life is so far exceptional, particularly with regard to the Mylo as an mp3 player.But what is troublesome so far has been my inability to make video that plays acceptably by the device.I have used PSP Video 9 and InterVideo to Go to produce mp4 video which the player invariably plays, but the end result is a pixellated catastrophe.Playing the same mp4 files with QuickTime causes no such problems. I have downloaded mp4 files made by Sony's proprietary Image Converter 2 Software; these work well in the Mylo. ... Read more

Features

• 10.3-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
• 5x optical zoom; 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display
• "Live" preview using Sony's Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology
• Three color modes and RAW capture
• Records images on Memory Stick PRO and Compact Flash Type 1/II media; powered by one NP-FM50 InfoLithium battery

Reviews (25)

I wanted so much to like this camera...
A Carl Zeiss 24-120 zoom--the stuff of dreams.My dreams, anyway.So I went for it.I have to say, this camera is a horse--it is enormous--but the weight was not troublesome in the least (in fact it aids stability). Sony Digital Camera DSCR1 10.3MP
Excelent Photo Qualities, great detail on large prints.High quality lense, from wideangle to telephoto shots as simple as point and shoot. Manually ajust F-Stop and Shutter Speed for Field of Depth or Stop Action Shots.Everything from Metering to a grid viewfinder to make profesional photography simple.A major name brand body alone would cost three times as much for the 10.3MP format.A great camera.

The Zen answer
I have previously been unsatisfied with digital cameras primarily due to the shutter lag phenomenon. I really like capturing the "moment" and in my years as a film photographer (mostly portraits and theater) was happy to say I wasted very little film.
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Editorial Review

Take a load off your shoulders when you're racing for your plane with the sleekly designed and ultra-portable Sony Vaio VGN-TX750P/B notebook PC, which weighs just an amazing 2.76 pounds. It also features integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology to keep you connected and productive when away from your workstation and a dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner with Click to DVD software, enabling you to create high-quality, customized DVDs for presentations or home movies. It also has an 11.1-inch widescreen LCD with XBRITE technology, 1.2 GHz ultra-low voltage Pentium M processor, 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (1.5 GB maximum), a battery life of between 4 and 7.5 hours, Bluetooth wireless capability (for connecting to peripherals such as PDAs, cell phones, and printers), a multi-format memory card reader, and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles. Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753 (1.20 GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB)
• 11.1-inch screen, 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (1.5 GB maximum)
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one Memory Stick slot; dual-layer DVDRW drive
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g), Cingular WAN capability (with service)
• Windows XP Professional Edition, SP2

Reviews (3)

I absolutely LOVE this computer!
I bought this little laptop because I have a large "desktop replacement" 17" widescreen also which has become too large to bring to meetings, classes or seminars I may go to and I noticed many other executives using this Sony TX model so when I received it I was pleasantly surprised at the weight, the outstanding color and brightness and I get tons of comments on how practical and helpful it is in meetings! I bought another one recently for my husband as I originally bought him a Sony UX which is too small and not very practical which I'm now returning and he absolutely loves his Sony TX too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!You can get add-on memory directly from [...] for a great price too!

Great portable computer
I got this computer about a week ago and I absolutely love it!It is incredibly small while still being practical.Probably not a great computer for anyone with limited vision, but otherwise perfect.Great for anyone who needs to take their computer with then without adding a ton of weight.Perfect for students to take to class.Highly recomended.

Great machine, ugly keyboard
Got the machine today. Great machine. A little slow the transfer to disk but the keyboard is dark grey with black keys. You can't see them if you do not use a head lamp. Thre only solution, black stickers with white letters. The guy who designed it should have been drunk.... My FE590G has white keys with black letters, perfectly legible. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With Sony's MFM-HT95, you can combine your television and computer monitor in one space-saving display. A built-in TV tuner allows you to watch TV just as you did before, while HDTV compatibility lets you take advantage of all that high-definition television has to offer. The MFM-HT95W supports 480i (NTSC), 480p, 720p (high definition), and 1080i (high definition) video signals. The tuner itself is NTSC and does not decode ATSC HDTV broadcasts. Read more

Features

• 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 0.294 mm dot pitch
• Analog and digital inputs, built-in NTSC TV tuner; HDTV compatibility
• 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• XBrite technology, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 of brightness
• Stereo speakers and subwoofer; PC/Mac; 3-year warranty

Reviews (4)

Should have started with a Sony
18 months ago we purchased a Philips 180MT combination monitor TV - the apparent equivalent of this Sony. After 13 months, it went black and we sent it to their warranty department, expecting them to replace it within the five days promised. After weeks with no word we called and were told they no longer made it and had no parts to repair it. We were sent a refurbished model with a smaller screen and no PIP feature. After five more months of calls, we were sent another model, again inferior to the original. When I plugged it in, it went up in smoke! I called and finally got connected to someone with authority and a true concern for customer service who refunded our original cost.
Oh my God, Oh my God
Wow,
not bad
I purchased this monitor 2 weeks ago and it seems fine. No dead pixels, the colors are great. It works fine as a TV set with my cable antena and it gives me a lot of screen real estate for my PC. The brightness is adjustable so there is no eye strain involved.
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Editorial Review

Stay in touch with all your IM and e-mail contacts without having to lug around a laptop wit h the lightweight, wireless Sony mylo Personal Communicator COM-1, which also offers multimedia play back and VOIP Internet telephony capabilities. The mylo COM-1 enables you to use Wi-Fi (802.11b) con nections found in your home, on your school campus, and at a variety hotspot locations to send e-mai l, chat across multiple IM conversations, and browse the Web. While it doesn't communicate via cellu lar networks, you can use the built-in Skype VOIP (voice over IP) software to make phone calls over the Internet via the integrated microphone or the included external mic. This model comes in white w ith an orange keyboard, but it also comes in black with a gray keyboard. Read more

Features

• Ultra-portable, Wi-Fi-enabled personal communicator and multimedia player in white
• Access e-mail, browse the Web, and make Skype VOIP internet phone calls
• Reach friends on three instant messaging services--Yahoo!, Google, and Skype
• MP3, ATRAC, WMA (secure) audio, MPEG4 video, JPEG photo playback
• 2.4-inch LCD display (320 x 240 resolution), slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Memory Stick PRO Duo slot

Reviews (1)

Cool, but really more of a fad
This device has a lot going for it. It has internet which allows for messaging, e-mail, and multimedia functionality all at the palms of your hand and easily accessable with a full QWERTY keyboard. Here are really the pros and cons of the device.
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Features

• 1.73 GHz Pentium M processor 740, 533 MHz front side bus
• 1 GB MB 333 MHz DDR2 memory, 80 GB hard drive, DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive
• 1 FireWire port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, port replicator connector, Memory Stick slot, TypeII/Type I card slot
• 802.11b/g wireless, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet, V.90 modem
• 15.4-inch display, Windows XP Home OS, Microsoft Works 8.0, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User

Reviews (24)

Poor ....
All,
STAY AWAY FROM VAIOS
My laptop has completely broken down TWICE in the 1.5 years since purchase ($2100 new !!!!) Motherboard and hard disk replaced 6 months ago, and now motherboard needs to be replaced again. STAY AWAY FROM THESE GARBAGE-TOPS. There is already a class-action lawsuit against Sony VAIO laptops filed in California, and will be one filed in New York soon.

Risky investment
I did not buy this computer but I bought two VAIO PCG-NV before. Both computers became very sick (memory slot problem, dvd-rom problem, lcd problem, etc) just after the warranty expired. There is a sony service center in my city but I was not allowed to drop my laptops there. I had to pay the shipping fee plus more than $250 for each computer to be repaired. A few months ago, one latop suffered from the "motherboard" disease. I decided that it is not worthwhile to save its life. The Worst purchase I even made.
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Features

• Built-in 30 GB hard disk drive for easy file storage and one-touch DVD burning
• Capture 1-megapixel still images directly to the HDD
• 20x optical zoom; 800x digital zoom
• 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor for easy viewing
• Easily connects w/ TV and PC via the included Handycam Station

Editorial Review

With the arrival of the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC, you'll soon think that laptops are too bulky. Placing full-size computer performance into a pocket-sized package, the UX280P weighs just over a pound and measures 5.9 by 3.75 inches to easily fit in the palm of your hand. It features a 4.5-inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket-sized UX280P comes equipped with a stylus and Sony's VAIO touch launcher for quick access to functions frequently used such as Internet access, e-mail, various computer applications, games, and music. Just push the launcher button located on the side of the unit.

Features

• Amazingly small micro PC fits in your hand--4.5 inch LCD touch screen and hidden keyboard
• 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1400 processor, 40 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM
• Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) with Cingular SIM card, Bluetooth connectivity
• One built-in USB 2.0 port and Memory Stick slot; includes port replicator with three USB, one FireWire, Ethernet, VGA out, composite A/V out
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Features

• Record high-definition video on a DVD with AVCHD technology
• ClearVid CMOS sensor for high-quality HD and standard-definition images
• 3.5-inch widescreen hybrid touch-panel Clear Photo LCD
• Professional 30mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens
• HDMI, USB 2.0, component, and composite connectivity

Editorial Review

Amazingly slim and light, superbly stylish, and packed full of powerful productivity features, the Sony Vaio VGN-S660/B is a great traveling companion, weighing just over 4 pounds. A 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It features integrated 54g wireless connectivity and a battery-sipping Intel Pentium processor for long life while on the road. It offers such Sony technologies as the sharp XBRITE LCD and Smart Display Sensor, which instantly adjusts resolution when you connect to a display or projector. It also comes preloaded with a suite of Sony multimedia software, which enables you to create, manage and view your multimedia files with ease. Use Sony's Click to DVD software to easily create high-quality customized DVDs with the integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+/-RW drive, while Sony's SonicStage software makes managing your music files and making your own audio CDs a cinch. Other features an 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), an Nvidia GeForce Go video card with 128 MB of video RAM, and Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2). Read more

Features

• Notebook with 13.3-inch XBRITE LCD screen and 1.86 GHz Intel Pentium M processor, 2 MB L2 cache
• 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), dual-layer, multi-format DVD/CD burner
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one VGA, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone, Memory Stick slot
• Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2

Reviews (3)

Battery Life
I recently purchased this Sony to replace my Dell and the weight of it works great since I am able to transport it well here in NYC. The 100 gig and processor are great for the price of mainstream laptops.Downfalls of this laptop include the default battery life that doesn't last as long as it should considering the technology we have.

Good enough for travel
Pro: made in Japan, no dead pixels, compact, eye candy, all drivers and user manuals available on support site, outer metal case, DVD write.
Almost perfect
I must say that this is the only laptop currently on the market that I find acceptable for my needs. It's small, light (compare it to a Macbook that has the same screen size but a pound heavier!), it has a decent video card (I would not mind better, it has 64 Mb dedicated, plus another 64 sharing, but most laptops this size don't have even that!), it has a wifi card that is extremely well supported - I installed Linux on this laptop - works beautifully, I can not only connect to wifi networks, I can also monitor traffic in promiscuous mode AT THE SAME TIME as being connected to the net, I can even make it an access point. The screen is excellent quality, harddisk, optical drive - no complains, got enough for all I need so far. Like the design of it, very stylish. Looks extremely good with the Linux desktop manager Enlightenment - non-intrusive but beautiful eye candy. Check it out at http://elivecd.org - you can try it out without installing first, to see how good it is.
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Editorial Review

Elegantly styled, the Sony Vaio VGN-FE660G notebook PC is more than just a pretty face. It offers cutting-edge processing power from Intel's new Core Duo line for outstanding multi-tasking performance as well as a tri-mode wireless LAN, enabling you to connect to a full assortment of 802.11a/b/g networks. A 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory enable high-speed computing, resulting in sizzling performance for work and multimedia activities. It also features a bright widescreen 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO LCD screen that offers excellent color purity even in the brightest daylight. And communicate with pals all around with world via VoIP calling and video conferencing (additional accessories required). Read more

Features

• Stylish, powerful multimedia notebook with 15.4-inch screen and 1.67 GHz Core Duo T2300 processor
• 100 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD burner
• Three USB 2.0, one FireWire, ExpressCard/34 slot, memory card reader (SD, XD, Memory Stick)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB shared RAM), tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Ethernet, modem
• Windows XP Media Center 2005, Update Rollup 2

Reviews (2)

Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports thousands of these worthless bricks !
Sony Vaio Laptops are the worst in the world, take it from a corporate IT guy who supports thousands of these worthless bricks !
Ultimate satisfaction...
Before buying this laptop, I was using some other brands.So its easy for me to compare and justify the performance & functionality of Sony Vaio FE660G laptop.I am really surprised to see how beautifully this laptop have all ports arranged...you will never feel inconvinient while using them.
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Editorial Review

The Sony SDM-P234/B 23-inch flat panel display is designed for maximum viewing impact and versatile performance. It boasts a high 1,920 by 1,200 resolution (widescreen), a sharp 500:1 contrast ratio, and 250 nits of brightness. The P234/B features both analog and digital interfaces for connectivity to a broad range of peripheral devices and workstations. Read more

Features

• Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1,920 x 1,200 resolution
• 500:1 contrast, 250-nit brightness, ErgoBrite technology
• 176-degree viewing angles, 16 ms response time
• Analog and digital DVI-D inputs
• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty

Reviews (7)

Great (but spendy) monitor
I bought this because I tried another monitor, and it had an input lag issues that made it unusable to me (I'm sensitive to that sort of thing).I am a perfectionist, so I decided to pop some extra money for quality.Well, I have to say: I think Sony really does deliver outstanding quality with this product.
3rd replacement, dead pixels on every one of them
First monitor, it has 8 dead pixels on it. I called Sony, they ship me a replacement monitor after 1 month. First replacement monitor has 26+ dead pixels, so I called again... They sent another one, which has 1 dead pixel but pinkish color on 4 sides of the screen. Then... i call again.. they sent 3rd replacement monitor, no pinkish color but I still have 1 dead and 1 stuck pixel on the screen. The dead pixel is fine with me, but the stuck pixel is one big bright dot sitting where is noticeable. Whenever I watch movie on the screen, I can see the stuck pixel especially in dark background. Why does it has to be me getting all the bad monitors?? I doubt I will purchase another Sony monitor ever again.

Excellent
I've had this monitor for 4 months now and I'm very happy with it. The difference with space on my desk is huge, going from a 19' CRT. The stand is well made and looks good as does the overall product. The tilt feature works great too. I returned the 1st one to BestBuy after 3 weeks because I found it cheaper from newegg. Both monitors have had zero dead pixels. I haven't expereniced any pink problem, whatever that is. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ260P/C notebook PC delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. Coolly contemporary, it has a space-age carbon-fiber casing that's stylishly designed and constructed to last. It measures a mere 1.5 inches thin and features a superb 13.3-inch widescreen display with XBRITE LCD technology, long battery life, and a generous, comfortable keyboard. The integrated tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN enables wireless connectivity on the fly. It also offers the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between internal and external graphics chips, enabling you to choose lighter battery consumption or better performance depending on the situation.