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Meet the 2016 Sony 4K HDR XBR-X930D & X940D

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 5, 2016 | 8 comments

Earlier today during his annual CES keynote, Kaz Hirai, Sony CEO and President unveiled the company’s latest 4K HDR televisions. Dubbed the XBR-X930D and XBR-X940D, the newest Android TVs build on their predecessors with an even thinner design, due to a lack of Magnetic Fluid Speakers with full HDR compatibility from day one.

Mike Fasulo (pictured above), President and COO of Sony Electronics:

Sony knows HDR from the lens to the living room – we were among the first to use cameras that film in 4K and HDR and have been on the forefront of offering consumers technology that can bring the stunning experience of 4K and HDR into their homes. Our new lineup of 4K HDR televisions is proof of our continuing efforts to bring the latest and greatest technologies to market that will provide the best home entertainment experience.

After the jump, a whole lot of details on the Sony 4K HDR X930D and X940D TVs.

Sony h.ear go Wireless Speakers Leak Ahead of CES

by Sohrab Osati | Jan 5, 2016 | 2 comments

Your favorite leakers are up to it again. That is, Sony earlier this morning accidentally leaked their own h.ear go wireless speaker. Supporting Hi-Res Audio, not a lot is known about the Sony h.ear go wireless speaker other than its portable nature which allows it to run on battery. I’m sure more details will be revealed tonight but I’d likely think of this as a rebranding of the company’s current speaker line like the SRS-X77. Obviously colors will also be a thing for the line.

A video of the Sony h.ear go wireless speaker can be found after the jump though don’t be surprised if it gets pulled soon.

New Software Update Available for Sony’s Android TV

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 23, 2015 | 3 comments

A new software update is available on Sony’s Android TVs which include both HD and 4K models. The update brings with it

Responsiveness of the IR remote control
Occasional black screen while powering on the TV
Occasional black screen with sound when switching off the TV
TV rebooting during channel changing

Most recently, Sony had to delay their much promised HDD recording on Android TV.

Sony Delays HDD Recording on 2015 Android TVs

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 15, 2015 | 0 comments

One of the features that will eventually make its way to Sony’s 2015 HD and 4K Android TVs will be the ability to record video. Specially, via a software update, Sony was going to enable USB HDD recording and PIP/PAP. Though destined for Europe only, the feature has once again been delayed. That’s because Sony had originally promised the additional functionality by Fall and will now instead deliver it sometime in 2016.

More details after the jump.

Sony X900C 4K TV “Is a Solid, Future-proofed Set”

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 24, 2015 | 2 comments

Chances are, the next TV you’ll buy will be a 4K set if you plan on spending anything over a $1,000. Compared to just a few years ago, prices have dramatically fallen, making the new format far more affordable for the average consumer that doesn’t need the mos high-end features out there. For it’s part, Sony is offering 3 distinct 4K TV lines – the entry level X830C/850C, ultra-thin X900C/X910C, and the high-end X930C/X940C with HDR and Magnetic Fluid Speakers.

While the entire line is worthy of your consideration, perhaps the most interesting of them is the X900C which is

1.5 inches at its thickest point and just 0.2 inches at its thinnest

As Andrew Tarantola writes

Even with the tabletop stand, the 55-inch version that I reviewed weighs less than 40 pounds, making it light enough to set up by myself. (The 65- and 75-inch versions come in at 51 and 74 pounds, respectively.) Installing the stand is straightforward as well: Just slap the pre-assembled feet onto the rear of the set and tighten on a pair of screws for each side. In all, I spent more time trying to fit all the foam packing bits back into the box than I did assembling the set.

So we know getting it out of the box and setting it up is easy but what about the TV itself?

Sony Combines a TV Remote & Speaker – Our Gallery

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 14, 2015 | 0 comments

Exactly a week ago, we revealed the bizarre TV remote and speaker unit that Sony had crafted up. Dubbed the SRS-LSR100, this conspicuous wireless speaker has a fairly large remote built on top of it with some basic functionality like channel/volume manipulation. Likely to be destined for Japan only, it’s probably a set bet that Sony is specifically targeting an elder demographic with the idea that they can take their remote, say to the kitchen, and continue to hear what’s on the TV without missing anything.

After the jump, some more pictures of the Sony SRS-LSR100 await you.

TBT: Sony 4K Receivers (STR-ZA3000ES)

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 8, 2015 | 0 comments

SGNL is giving you an exclusive first look at the Sony STR-ZA3000ES 7.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver. Rebuilt from the ground up, this new system is here to provide a premium home audio experience with some great new features. We also have the entire ZA300ES spec sheet for those with a thirst for all tech specs. Check out the video, after the jump.

Meet the Sony SRS-LSR100, a TV Remote & Speaker In One

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 7, 2015 | 0 comments

Every once in a while, a product comes along that makes you scratch your head and ponder how it ever came into existence. In the case of Sony, these types of products happen to come along far too often and in many ways point to why the company faces so many challenges in the consumer electronics space.

Meet the Sony SRS-LSR100, a TV remote with a built-in speaker or perhaps a speaker with a TV remote built on top of it… because, well, Sony. Let’s talk about this crazy contraption after the jump.

Sony Pictures Reveals Their 4K HDR Films, Includes ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 16, 2015 | 8 comments

Sony Pictures and Sony Electronics have been quietly setting the stages for a future of 4K HDR content. In just the past week, Sony Pictures announced a partnership with Dolby Vision which would help the Hollywood studio master 4K HDR movies for release as physical media and digital download. Following that announcement, Sony Electronics revealed to our delight an expanded firmware update that would bring HDR compatibility to a far larger number of televisions than previously revealed.

Now we’ve learned some of the first titles that will be getting the 4K HDR treatment from the Sony Picture catalogue which can be found after the jump.

Sony Brings 4K HDR to More TVs Than Previously Thought

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 15, 2015 | 0 comments

Perhaps the biggest improvement yet to TVs, 4K HDR televisions are easily distinguishable from their none HDR counterparts with brighter and higher contrast visuals. At CES 2015, Sony revealed that their flagship X930C and X950C 4K televisions would offer the tech via a firmware update.

Now Sony has revised that claim for the better by bringing HDR to additional TVs.

Sony Brings In Six Wins at 2015 EISA Awards

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 19, 2015 | 0 comments

After winning the EISA 2015-2016 ‘European Multimedia Smartphone Award’ for the Xperia Z3+, Sony has announced an additional 5 devices that have won an award. From Sony

Sony celebrates as six products across its portfolio have been acknowledged by EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) – the largest editorial multimedia organisation in Europe. A trusted organisation, EISA is renowned for using expertise to analyse and assess a range of products, and therefore Sony’s six awards are indicative of its continued commitment to creating truly innovative products that deliver both style and substance.

After the jump, the products that brought in the awards for Sony.

Curved Sony S85C 4K TV Now Available

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 18, 2015 | 3 comments

Sure, they’re not selling like hot cakes – or perhaps even selling – but Sony knows that there are some out there who like curved TVs. To that end, the company has announced the S85C, their newest 4K TV powered by Android TV. Available in 55- and 65-inch, the S85C is built on the X850C line with the obvious difference of being curved. More details including price and spec after the jump.

The Lackluster Unboxing Experience of Sony TVs

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 29, 2015 | 4 comments

Earlier this month, we brought you the unboxing video from the Sony X900C. Now, the video itself was from Sony but with such videos, it gave you an overview of what you can find inside the box and how best to take it apart. Only problem is, while the final product is a beautiful piece of technology that anybody would love to display in their home or office, the experience of getting to it is simply underwhelming. Before I get ahead of myself, go ahead and watch the unboxing here and then meet me after the jump for some thoughts.

Ultra-thin Sony X900C 4K TV (X900C & X910C) Now Available in US & Europe

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 27, 2015 | 0 comments

You know those beautiful and ultra-slim Sony 4K TVs (the X900C and X910C) that we’ve been telling you all about for the past 6 months? Well they’re finally available for purchase in the US and Europe. Coming in at just .2-inches thin, the X900C series is the world’s thinnest 4K TV and was shown off at CES 2015. Since that time, Sony has launched a series of other 4K TVs, including their flagship X930C & X940C with HDR though if you’re looking for something less feature-packed, you can always opt for the X830C 4K sets which start at just $1,299.

More details after the jump.

Insanely Thin Sony X900C 4K TV Gets Unboxed

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 18, 2015 | 2 comments

The Sony X900C series (X900C and X910C) is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the world’s most beautiful TV. Coming in at just .2-iches ~~thick~~ thin, once mounted on the wall, the 4K TV all but disappears. Besides an insanely thin design and beautiful visuals, thanks to Sony’s 4K X-Reality PRO engine, the X900C also offers Android TV which promises to make your TV finally feel up to par with your phone or tablet.

If you’re like me and can’t wait to see more of this TV, a quick video unboxing by Sony might be just what you needed.