Search results for "Sony Electronics, Inc."

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 99 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 Slim - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 256 MB - Integrated, 1920 x 1080

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Vaio VGN-NW270F/S is a low-cost, Blu-ray-equipped laptop that makes a great choice for home use and, should you be willing to tote around a 15-inch machine, a decent choice as your everyday, take-it-with-you laptop. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 6.0 lbs, 15.5 in TFT active matrix

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display, 11 MB - Integrated

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: With Blu-ray playback, a large screen and decent discrete graphics, the Sony Vaio FW560F/T is a very compelling sub-$1,000 multimedia notebook. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.13 GHz), 6 GB DDR II SDRAM, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 6.9 lbs, 16.4 in TFT active matrix

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its extra bulk and narrow lens, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is an otherwise excellent compact megazoom camera. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 10 x, 3 in LCD display

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 250 Watt

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S360 handles all the Blu-ray basics with ease, but it lacks the streaming Internet content found on competing models. Read review

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Stereo, 4.6 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 50000:1, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1185 reviews

The Bottom Line: The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, IBM Cell 3.2 GHz, 256 MB XDR DRAM - Integrated, 1920 x 1080

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it costs a tad more than bargain-basement models, the Sony KDL-L5000 series makes up for it with above-basement design and picture quality. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 13000:1, 3000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Game console, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz, 64 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 50000:1, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 1000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1000 offers solid sound and basic AV receiver features at a bargain price, but it's not nearly as good as last year's STR-DG920. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, Universal remote control (Infrared), Gloss piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: The PSP Go is a sleek and sexy redesign, but its high price tag and some frustrating caveats mean it's not a must-have upgrade for existing PSP owners--at least for now. Read review

Specs: Sony PSP Go - Game console, Handheld, 333 MHz, 64 MB - Integrated, White|Black, 480 x 272

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 10 x, Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 50000:1, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 15 MB - Integrated

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a great, fast-performing snapshot camera that falters on photo quality. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's an improvement to the company's previous touch-screen model, Sony's Reader Touch Edition PRS-600 is saddled with a screen that's short on contrast and prone to glare--and it lacks the wireless convenience of Amazon's identically priced Kindle. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles. Read review

Specs: Portable network audio player / digital player / radio, FM, Surround Sound, 3.5 oz, Black, OLED

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 132 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 256 MB - Integrated, 1920 x 1080

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 96 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System is an impressive platform for reading e-books and other documents, the price and availability of compatible "books" makes it a tougher sell. Read review

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Manufacturer description: Elevate your HD experience with the BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc player. Featuring Full HD 1080p video output, you can take full advantage of your HDTV and the unparalleled detail of Blu-ray ... Read more

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, DTS decoder, Stereo, 5.1 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 1000000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black

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Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS decoder, DTS HD, Linear PCM, Stereo, 4.6 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display, 11 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it's a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's bold experiment--a high-end luxury system with essentially Netbook components--makes an enviable coffee shop conversation piece, but one that includes some serious sticker shock. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 1.6 lbs, 11.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony HT-SS360 is an inexpensive home theater system with generous HDMI connectivity and satisfying sound on movies, but don't expect it to deliver with music. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Manufacturer description: Step up to Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast without breaking the bank. The KDL-40S5100 40-inch BRAVIA S series LCD flat panel HDTV features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) for ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 30000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Complete the HD experience with the STR-DH800 7.1-channel A/V receiver. This newly designed full HD 1080p A/V receiver features 7 HD inputs so you can take full ... Read more

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in, 18.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-300 has a basic feature set, its $200 price tag, compact size, and Epub file compatibility make it an appealing e-book reader. Read review

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Manufacturer description: Step up to Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast without breaking the bank. The KDL-52S5100 52-inch BRAVIA S series LCD flat panel HDTV features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) for ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 30000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1312 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony PSP elevates portable gaming to the next level, but its multimedia functionality falls short of its full potential. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation Portable - Game console, Handheld, UMD (Universal Media Disc), 333 MHz, 32 MB - Integrated

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If Blu-ray compatibility isn't a consideration, Sony's HAV-HDX589W home theater system offers a good balance of features and quality. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Receiver with speakers, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Manufacturer description: Experience the beauty of Full HD 1080p with the 32" XBR9 HDTV. Perfect for your bedroom, office or kitchen, this flat panel has a 40,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 31.5 in, 40000:1, 4000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: More entertainment from places, in addition to playing Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p quality with HD sound, the BDP-N460 network Blu-ray Disc player lets you connect to the ... Read more

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's KDL-VE5 series of eco-friendly LCD TVs brings an innovative new power-saving feature to the party, along with respectable picture quality. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 100000:1, 4500:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony Vaio VGN-NW240F is a well designed mainstream notebook with respectable performance and features for the money. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR II SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 6.0 lbs, 15.5 in TFT active matrix

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it costs a tad more than bargain-basement models, the Sony KDL-L5000 series makes up for it with above-basement design and picture quality. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 13000:1, 3000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though their geotagging capabilities are mostly novelty and their interfaces could use a complete overhaul, the top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature sets of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-XR520V make them worthy camcorder options. Both are overpriced, but since 14 hours of recording time is plenty--especially if supplemented with flash media--the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Exmor R CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 18 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display, 11 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDV-E500W is an attractive home theater system with built-in Blu-ray and wireless rear speakers, but it's too expensive and lacks streaming media services such as Netflix or Pandora found on cheaper competing systems. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Trade-offs abound in Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 megazoom. Though it's fast and has some really novel, useful features, it just doesn't deliver the photo quality expected for its class. Read review

Specs: Full body, 9.1 megapixels, 20 x, 3 in LCD display

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The MHS-PM1 Webbie HD represents a step forward for Sony in the minicamcorder arena--but some quirks and only OK video quality prevent it from being compelling enough to best the competition. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card, 4.2 oz

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: Featuring narrow bezels and thin cabinet depths, Bravia Z series HDTVs deliver an impressive list of features wrapped up into a thin and stylish design, including Full HD 1080p and ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The second-generation Sony E-Series Walkman remains an excellent value thanks to its ultralow pricing, pocketable design, handy features, and great sound quality. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, 16 GB, AAC, MP3, LPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The combination of a stunning high-resolution 9-inch screen, long battery life, and impressive design makes the Sony DVP-FX930 a winning portable DVD player. Read review

Specs: DVD player, Portable, Remote control, Stereo, Black, 2 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 46 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation. A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster ... Read more

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Featuring a Blu-ray Disc and DVD player, 1080p upscaling of DVD media via HDMI cables and BD-Live technology for downloading additional features and network updates, the BDV-E300 is a complete ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Step up to Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast without breaking the bank. The KDL-32S5100 32-inch BRAVIA S series LCD flat panel HDTV features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) for ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 31.5 in, 30000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Exmor CMOS, 10 x, Flash card, 9.9 oz

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Manufacturer description: Make the memories last - in style. The ultra-compact DCR-SX40 Handycam camcorder can record video to embedded memory or handy removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. ... Read more

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Flash card, 8.8 oz

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8, but we did review a larger model in the same series. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Shoot gorgeous 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12.0 mega-pixel still images. The HDR-CX500V Handycam camcorder is outfitted with a professional-quality Sony G lens and a larger Exmor R ... Read more

Specs: Camcorder, Exmor R CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, 12, 13 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 15 MB - Integrated

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Featuring narrow bezels and thin cabinet depths, BRAVIA Z series HDTVs deliver an impressive list of features wrapped up into a thin and stylish design, including Full HD 1080p and ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 15 MB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Sony's STR-DH700 is an inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver, but its lackluster sound and dearth of features make it tough to recommend. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in, 17.6 lbs

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Take HD even further. The 1080p STR-DH500 5.1-channel A/V receiver delivers one robust HD experience, with HDMI pass-through and 1080/24p capability, it's compatible with the latest ... Read more

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in, 16.3 lbs

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Manufacturer description: PRODUCT FEATURES: Line Input Recording (No Tuner) HDMI Output with 720p/1080i Upscaling Set Top Box Pass Through 1 Touch Dubbing from DV/D8 Camcorder through i.LINK port Multi-Format ... Read more

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO CW notebook is a slim, lightweight PC. Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA GeForce graphics card and dedicated video ... Read more

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 500 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 5.3 lbs, 14 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, 3 ClearVid CMOS, 20 x, Mini DV (HDV), 1.04 megapixels

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 54 reviews

The Bottom Line: The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player--especially if you can find it for less than $300. Read review

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Stereo

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Manufacturer description: Excellent value, easy to use camera with high 10.1 megapixel resolution. Features 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4-inch screen, face detection and SteadyShot.

Specs: Compact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.4 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, but unless you really want Live View, its cheaper sibling, the A230, is a better deal. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display

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Manufacturer description: Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast are now in reach with Sony BRAVIA S-series flat panel HDTVs. BRAVIA S-series HDTVs offer the superior resolution and dynamic contrast, advanced image ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 20000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Add more dynamic sound to your TV without the clutter of a traditional surround sound system. The HT-CT500 sound bar and subwoofer is a simple surround sound solution for your ... Read more

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, AV receiver with subwoofer, Surround Sound, 400 Watt, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Preserve your memories in spectacular 1920 x 1080 high definition with the HDR-XR200V Handycam camcorder. Great for travelers, this huge capacity of hard disk drive camcorder features a GPS receiver ... Read more

Specs: Camcorder, Exmor CMOS, 15 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 13.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 1000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation Sony E-Series Walkman remains an excellent value thanks to its ultralow pricing, pocketable design, handy features, and great sound quality. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, LPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Exmor CMOS, 10 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 11.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 10 x, Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Flash card, 8.8 oz

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: Step up to Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast without breaking the bank. The KDL-46S5100 46-inch BRAVIA S series LCD flat panel HDTV features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) for ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 30000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony E-Series Walkman is a great value. It's an excellent option for anyone looking for an easy-to-use MP3 player with a pocketable design, a long battery life, handy features, and solid sound quality. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 109 reviews

The Bottom Line: While Sony has cut a few corners to get its entry-level PlayStation 3 below $400, it's still a great game console and Blu-ray player for the money--so long as you can live without backward compatibility for PS2 games. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 256 MB - Integrated, 1920 x 1080

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: Full HD 1080p resolution and stunning contrast are now in reach with Sony BRAVIA S-series Flat Panel HDTVs. BRAVIA S-series HDTVs offer the superior resolution and dynamic contrast, advanced image ... Read more

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 20000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650 offers an all-in-one, on-the-go way to capture standard-def video and burn it to a DVD, but hard-disk-drive and flash-memory models are otherwise a better option. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Flash card, DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+R DL (8cm), 13.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony XEL-1, the world's first OLED TV, costs $2,500 for an 11-inch screen, but its beautiful picture ably shows the promise of the new technology. Read review

Specs: OLED TV, 11 in, 1000000:1, 960 x 540, 16:9, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 76 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although not quite as impressive as the best plasmas, the 46-inch Sony KDL-46XBR4 outperforms any flat-panel LCD we've tested so far. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 18000:1, 2000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony BDP-S550 offers excellent image quality and a solid feature set, but only consider it if you need the multichannel analog outputs. Read review

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Surround Sound, 7.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The DAV-HDX500 delivers the best combination of features and value in Sony's Bravia home theater system line. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though some will be disappointed by its photo quality, the barely there, high-tech Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 is a very good ultracompact camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 3.5 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's a little expensive for its feature set, the Sony 8-inch Digital Photo Frame DPF-D80 delivers exactly what most people want: high-quality photo slideshows in an easy-to-use, attractive package. Read review

Specs: Digital photo frame, 9.1 in x 1.5 in x 6.6 in, TFT 8 in - Color, 1.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Earlier this year Sony was the unquestioned king of all-in-ones designed for home entertainment. The new Vaio L117FX retains and improves on many of the features we liked about older models, but revamped all-in-ones from its competition make the new Vaio seem a touch overpriced. Read review

Specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400S (2.66 GHz), 6 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1 TB Standard, NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, Media center

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Xplod CDX-GT920U offers many options for connecting to your digital music library and supports the most commonly used formats, unless your music library is on your iPod. Read review

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in, USB, Rear channel output, Front channel output, Subwoofer output, System components control bus

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Think thin. The ultra-chic DSC-T90 Cyber-shot digital camera is perfect for stashing in your pocket or a small purse. But the T90 doesn't just impress on the outside. Built ... Read more

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation. Read review

Specs: Headphones, Ear-cup, 6.9 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Foldable, L-shaped plug, Noise canceling circuit, Noise-Cancelling Switch

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Sony's KDL-VE5 series of eco-friendly LCD TVs brings an innovative new power-saving feature to the party, along with respectable picture quality. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 100000:1, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W180 brings you a variety of intelligent features in a compact, easy-to-use design. Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Face Detection technology automatically ... Read more

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display