Crocodile Skin Laptops!

Sony has once again stunned its competitors with the release of the new premium line of VAIO portables called the Signature series. Basically, the Signature series laptops are upgraded versions of current models like the VAIO P and the T line of portables. We’re not really sure if there are people clamoring for animal-skin laptops, but Sony aims to fill that void by releasing a new portable computer with a croc skin finish – the Sony VAIO CS36GJ/J.

Targeted at sophisticated women and women-at-heart, this reptile of a laptop comes in two colors: red and pink. It’s powered by a Core2Duo P8700 running at an ample 2.53GHz which you can use for browsing the web, light photo and video editing, and everything in between. The pre-installed 64bit Windows Vista and 4GB out-of-the-box will surely boost all your online and offline chores. A three hundred and twenty gigabyte hard drive comes standard to save all your personal files and apps, and if space becomes limited, you can easily back it up using the 8x DVD writer.

If you wish to easily transfer files to and from your phones, cameras, or PSPs without the need for cables, it has a built-in Bluetooth 2.1 technology which complements the memory stick and SD card reader upfront. People on-the-go need not worry because it supports all the WiFi technologies for fast and reliable access to the internet. And with that reliable connection you can use the 1.3 megapixel web camera to chat with your friends or to even check if lipstick is stuck in between your teeth.

If your favorite pet is a crocodile, or if you never missed an episode of the Crocodile Hunter, the new Sony VAIO CS36GJ/J is a looker for P89,999. But if you’re not into fake animal skin, or simply want value for your money, don’t fret, you can buy the simpler-looking, non-croc version for P17,000 cheaper. All in all, it is a superb laptop with speedy hardware and tons of features; but honestly, I just don’t think the 17,000 peso premium for the fake leather is worth it.

The Mystical PS3 Slim: A Black Market Sighting

Another first for the Philippines! A few months back, leaked photos surfaced from the alleged assembly plant of the PS3 Slim in China. Many speculated it was fake, but here's another 'evidence' of its existence -- the world famous footage of the new PS3 Slim being sold in the streets of Manila. Sony must be furious but there's nothing wrong with a little publicity right? Most people in the internet say the 'PS3 Slim' in the video is also fake -- probably another China-made DVD player or something. But who knows? This might be it.

Anyway, here's the original post of the person who took the video:

The Web site this originated from (UltimatePlayStation.com) has been shut down by Sony to kill any evidence of it's existence. However, they have not taken down the YouTube video (below) yet. Enjoy!

To quote: "I'm sorry the video is very short and very low quality, but my phone is ancient and the memory is very low, but I hope you believe me when I say this is in now way a fabrication."

The details are as follows, taken from the Web site now seized by Sony:

• It has a 120GB HDD.
• Two USB Ports
• The 'touch' button for eject and on seems to be gone, and there are now these random buttons.
• The PS icon is now white instead of colored.
• No more card reader
• PLAYSTATION 3 is gone, rather its PS3. It says this on the bottom as well for some reason.
• The guy was selling it with a DualShock 3. Whether it is compatible is another matter.
• The guy was selling it for 20,000 pesos, which is roughly £250, which is roughly $410

If there's any other information on this unit, let us only hope, someone will snatch it up and leak more info on it!!

Read more: http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/ps3-slim-console-surfaces-on-black-market-in-the-philippines/#ixzz0LOmxxBQx

The Sony Bravia WE5: Greener than your Usual HDTV

It’s an inconvenient truth that the world is losing resources quickly. Well, thanks to some manufacturing giants, eco-friendly devices are fast becoming a norm. One of which is Sony, and their WE5 line of flat panel televisions that aims to cut power consumption to up to 40% than that of current LCD TVs.

The Sony Bravia 40WE5 is a full-HD 40-incher that belongs to Sony’s line of eco-friendly and energy saving LCD TVs. We all know that the majority of the energy goes to lighting up the panel, so Sony developed a new kind of lighting called the Hot Cathode Florescent Lamp which uses 50% less electricity to produce the same amount of light. And with higher efficiency, translates to lesser number of bulbs – significantly lowering your electric bill!

This Sony WE5 HDTV features a Presence Sensor that uses heat and motion to constantly monitor if there’s a person in the room watching. If no one is present, it automatically turns-off the backlight but the sound remain; and if no one comes back for a longer period of time, it puts itself into standby mode. Also, it has an Ambient Light Sensor which adjusts the brightness of the picture according to the brightness of the room. If you choose not use it for a long time, a power saving switch completely cuts energy consumption to zero.

Despite the eco-friendly features packed into this set, picture quality is uncompromised. The Sony Bravia 3 engine delivers vibrant colors, crisp visuals, and stunning clarity to HD and SD programs alike and the Motionflow 120Hz eliminates ‘LCD ghosting’ during fast-moving games and action scenes. It also promises to deliver a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, but compared to other sets with the common CCFL bulb, the WE5’s blacks aren’t black enough. But on the brighter side, there are no backlight inconsistencies throughout the panel.

The Sony Bravia KDL-40WE5 is an awesome product that combines earth-friendly features with great performance. And for P139,999 for the 40-inch model, it will definitely pay for itself in energy savings.

Oh and did I mention that it comes in a box made from recycled paper? Yep. Cool.