Sony VCL-HGA07 HG Wide Angle Conversion Lens 0.7x for 30/37mm

Broaden your field of view with these high grade lenses.They offer unmatched ease of use, making them the accessories of choice for reducing distortion and boosting image detail in a wide angle format.

Technical Details :
* 0.7x wide-angle converter lens for 37mm/30mm diameter camcorders.
* Certified High Definition picture quality.
* The lightest conversion lens for HD.
* Easily squeeze and attach lens.



Customer Feedback :
Having recently purchased this lens, I wanted to share my opinions on it. My camera is the Sony HDR-XR520V. My biggest reason for wanting this lens was so I could fit more in the picture when I filming indoors. It works beautifully for this, I now have a lot more in the frame. The picture is clear all the way around. There is some slight barrel distortion around the edges of the picture, but it's only noticeable with straight lines, and it's very slight. I've read in places that the lens is heavy and uncomfotable to use one the camera, but I disagree. Yes, it does add some weight, not enough for me to be concerned though.

Hindi Serial - CID - Long running detective show on Sony

There have been many detective shows on TV, with some specific character based shows such as Karamchand, Byomkesh Bakshi, and others similar to these making a name for themselves. These have been shows about gifted detectives who are essentially individuals with the gift for determining motives, and deducing human action. Sony went on a different track and created a show that showcases the role of a Government agency in solving heinous and dangerous crimes. The result is the show called CID (Crime Investigation Division) of the Mumbai Police. The people in the show are dedicated, but not individually brilliant; instead they use modern science, forensics and the power of the law (interrogations, authorized searches, etc) to find clues that will help them to solve the crime.
The team is currently headed by ACP Pradyuman (Played by Shivaji Satam). A dedicated officer, he will not let anything come in his way to solve the crime, and can drive his team to solve these cases. The other 2 main detectives of the force are:
Abhijeet : Inspector Abhijeet (played by Aditya Srivastav), has been a long standing member of the show. Recently, in an episode, he was replaced by an impersonator, but by the end of the show, the reality came out.
Daya : Inspector Daya (played by Dayanand Shetty) is one of the more likable members of the show. He is a huge man, and can be quite a force in terms of subduing criminals and intimidating them.
The show does not show other policemen, assuming that when a serious crime occurs, the CID is the one called immediately to the screen (and normal citizens can directly call the CID). In addition, one shows them entering houses and intimidating people without a search warrant. After some detective work, some forensic work, the criminal is normally caught, many times, the criminal is surprised at being caught.

Cast:
Shivaji Satam ... ACP Pradyuman
Aditya Srivastav ... senior Inspector Abhijeet
Daynand Shetty ... Daya
Dinesh Phadnis ... sub-Inspector Fredericks (Freddy) Comic element in the show
Narendra Gupta ... Dr. Salunke
Vivek Mashru ... Vivek
Shradda Musale ... Dr.Tarika

Videos of the serial on Youtube:



Other videos of the serial CID on Sony TV (link)

Hindi Serial: Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao - the last week

Now, we are in the last week of 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao', and there are just 4 participants left in the serial. For the past several weeks, it would seem that the serial is bent to put more exposure, more fight, and more scare tactics in the show. First, the show separated the male and female participants and made them compete against each other. There were lots of fights in the show, with Akash Sehgal being the worst element in these shows. He used bad language with abandon, tried to portray all the female participants in a bad light, and considered himself superior to the others.
Anaida and Mona Wasu were the ones who fought the most with Akash, although they also fought with Chetan, and a few others on occasion. The show made participants do a lot of things that seem pretty horrible such as cooking insects, rats, and other such creatures on an open flame and then making the male and female contestants contest to see who would eat the fastest. In other contests, the participants would have to withstand time while all sorts of creepy crawlies such as rats, cockroaches, wasps, ants, scorpions, frogs, etc were raining on them, or were all around their legs, heads, or bodies. Takes a lot of courage to do that.
Many participants came and left during the course of the show, with Nigar Khan being there for very little time, Marc and Aman were there from the beginning and then were finally evicted. Kashmira Shah came for some time, did a lot of gossiping, strutted around in a bikini, and then finally left. Jay Bhanushali came in, got overawed by Akash and Chetan, and finally left. Mika came in for a short time, and so did Chitrashi. In the end, the following four are left:
Aakashdeep Saigal
Anaida
Chetan Hansraj
Mona Wasu

Videos of the show from Youtube:

Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao 1st September 2009 Part 1



Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao 1st September 2009 Part 2



Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao 1st September 2009 Part 3



Negar Khan and Chetan Hansraj in swimsuits taking a bath:



Kashmera Shah in a bikini taking a bath:

Sony Cybershot DSC-W220 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black)

This one's got it all. The Cyber-shot DSC-W220 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with advanced features in a sophisticated, compact body. Smile Shutter technology allows you to capture a smile the moment it happens, and the Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, and 12.1-megapixel resolution deliver crisp, clear images.

Technical Details :
* 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor.
* Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
* BIONZ image processor delivers speed and precision.
* Face Detection; Smile Shutter technology.
* 15MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included).



Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Highlights :
- 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 4x Optical Zoom.
- 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels).
- BIONZ image processor.
- Face Detection technology.
- Smile Shutter technology.
- Double Anti-blur Solution.
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
- High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200).
- Convenient Photo Modes.
- Intelligent Scene Recognition.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus.
- Function Guide and Easy Shooting Mode.
- MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode.
- 16:9 High Resolution Mode.
- Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience.
- In-Camera Retouching Tools and HDTV Compatibility.

PROS :
- Sharp, clear pictures.
- The HD Video it records in 1080 is excellent.
- 4x optical zoom.
- Scene recognition pics the adjustments for the scene.
- Smile detection automatically takes up to 6 shots when subject(s) are smiling
countless others.

CONS :
- Smile Detection feature doesn't work with small smiles, and in some cases, one of the subjects had to smile very wide to activate it.
- The camera uses the Memory Stick system (like most of Sony's products), not SD Cards like most other cameras.

Sony MDR-EX300/BLK Vertical In-the-Ear Style EX Style Headphones (Black)

Despite their bulbous shape - a consequence of the sizeable, 13.5mm driver squeezed inside each one - these in-ear phones are lightweight and comfortable to wear. Their reasonable price belies their class, too. While they can't match the bone-shaking output of Sennheiser IE8s, they do not supply a decent dose of distortion-free bass, with crisp treble, making them ideal for everything from rock to hip hop to electronica.
These are an absolute steal - the best value here by far and a great alternative to the big ticket options here.

Technical Details :
* New hybrid silicone type earbuds for better sound, more comfort, and secure fit - three sizes(S, M, L).
* Carrying case
* Cord adjuster.
* Cord: 1.2m, Neck-chain type.



CUSTOMER FEEDBACK :
I have had the Sony MDR-EX-300/BLK for about 2-weeks and very happy with them. I got them at Best Buy on sale for $56. My cat chewed up my V-moda ear buds right before a long plane flight. The Sony buds had a few good reviews and I had to have my music for the flight. For ear buds they are very comfortable. I use sound reducing ear muffs to reduce the plane noise over my ear buds. This is a cheap way to get noise reduction. The problem is they are not very comfortable. I found the MDR-EX-300 did a good job of noise reduction and I did not have to use sound ear muffs.
One thing I have found with my V-moda and other ear buds I have used, the rubber piece that goes in your ear falls off easy and I have lost several. On the Sony's they have a very tight fit and will not fall off. They are actually a little hard to change for a different size - but that is better than too loose.
My ears are a little burned out with too much load Rock & Roll. But I find the sound to be very good for the price. When listening to a high quality recording they sound great. They also bring out the defect on lesser quality MP3's. They are best ear buds I have used so far. The carrying case is very well design and protects them from my cat. Highly recommended.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Pink)

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 camera combines style with power and intelligence. At just under 5/8” (15mm) thin, the T90 comes in 5 sophisticated colors and has a stylish look. With the T90 taking great pictures is now easier than ever. The iAuto mode goes beyond the traditional auto mode, thinking and working for you; recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and automatically adjusts camera settings resulting in clearer images, and faces with more natural skin tones and less blur. T90 also features HD Movie mode, recording in 720p for capturing your precious moments on video. Compose, review, and share your memories on the 3.0” (230k pixels) touch-screen LCD.

Technical Details :
* 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor.
* 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens.
* Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
* 720p high-definition movie capture; HDMI compatible.
* 3.0-inch LCD (230k) touch-screen display.
* 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media(not included).



Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Highlights :
- 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 4x Optical Zoom.
- 3.0-inch LCD Touch-Screen Display.
- BIONZ image processor.
- Ultra-slim design.
- Intelligent Auto Mode.
- HD Movie.
- Intelligent Scene Recognition.
- Face Detection technology.
- Anti-blink Function.
- Smile Shutter Technology.
- Double Anti-blur Solution.
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization.
- High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200).
- Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus.
- Red-eye Correction.
- Convenient Photo Modes and 9-Point Auto Focus.
- Burst Mode, function guide and easy shooting mode.

PROS:
- Stylish.
- Yo can hide it even if you're at a nudist beach.
CONS :
- Expensive.
- Bit noisy.

Sony Bravia Z Series KLV-40ZX1M 40-Inch 1080p LED Monitor

Sony achieves a new level in thin with the Bravia Z Series KLV-40ZX1M 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV. It measures just 9.9mm deep--about the depth of a Blu-ray disc jewel case--and weighs just 26 pounds.
The key to producing a superior picture in such a thin panel is Sony's EDGE LED technology. A ring of bright white LEDs provides backlighting for the LCD panel to deliver exceptional color reproduction and detailed contrast. Sony’s Motionflow 120 Hz technology provides clarity and resolution when viewing film or video content with motion, and fully digital BRAVIA Engine 2 video processing significantly reduces noise and produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images.
The monitor will have just one HDMI port, so an A/V receiver will be required to provide ports for connecting multiple content sources. However, compatibility with Sony’s BRAVIA Wireless Link (sold separately) allows users to stream content wirelessly to the monitor from high-definition sources such as a set-top cable, satellite tuner, or Blu-ray Disc player.
Sony is producing a matching flat speaker bar with four full-range speakers and two tweeters and a wall-hugging bracket.

Technical Details :
* 9.9 mm thin super-slim design.
* 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel(1920x1080).
* Wide Color Gamut LED edge lighting with 120Hz Motionflow technology.
* BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor.
* Monitor only (no tuner) with 1 HDMI input.



Key Features :
- Edge LED technology delivers superior picture quality in a 9.9mm thick panel.
- BRAVIA 1080 Wireless transfer.
- TV Guide IPG.
- Enhanced (XMB) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics.
- Digital Media Port.
- Motionflow 120Hz blur reduction technology.
- 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080p).
- BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor.
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
- 24p True Cinema capable.
- Emmy-award winning Xross Media Bar user interface.
- HD Photo Viewing.

PROS :
- Realistic black levels.
- Ultra-slim and sexy.
- Ingenious speaker design.

CONS :
- Solitary HDMI port on telly.
- Media receiver can only stream 1080i footage.
- Quality is questionable.
- Pricey

Sony Cybershot DSC-W190 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Super Steady Shot Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)

Capture amazing digital images with the click of a button. The compact Cyber-shot DSC-W190 digital camera is the perfect choice for entry-level digital photographers. Packed with easy-to-use features, the W190 includes Smile Shutter technology to capture a smile the moment it happens and Face Detection technology which captures faces naturally. There's also a 12.1 megapixel image sensor, 3x optical zoom and High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for low-light shooting. Compose, review and share your pictures on the large 2.7-inch LCD. Plus, a beginner-friendly, on-screen Function Guide helps navigate through various menus and settings.

Technical Details :
* Smile Shutter technology automatically captures a smile.
* Face Detection technology captures faces naturally.
* SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur.
* Scene Selection modes adjust for shooting conditions.
* 12.1 megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor.



Sony Cyber-shot DSC0W190 Highlights :
- 12.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor.
- 3x Optical Zoom Lens.
- 2.7-inch LCD display (230K pixels).
- Smile Shutter.
- Face Detection Technology.
- Optical SteadyShot Digital Image Stabilization.
- Scene Selection modes.
- High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200).
- Histogram Display.
- Function Guide.
- Lithium-ion battery.
- In-Camera Retouching Tools.
- Multi-purpose Resize Function.
- Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.01.

Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones

The Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones are a great pair of headphones that deliver high-quality sound at an affordable price. With 40 millimeter diameter, dome-type driver units and long-stroke diaphragms, your music will sound great. The MDR-XD200 driver units reproduce surprisingly-clear sounds at a wide frequency range (10-22,000 Hz). These substantial headphones feature neodymium magnets for greater power handling and higher frequencies. Five times more powerful than standard earphone ferrite magnets of the same size, neodymium magnets mean that the Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones maximize energy, while keeping size to a minimum. With these advanced technological features, the MDR-XD200 provides great sound without placing too much strain on your pocketbook.
With the MDR-XD200 Sony has taken special care to please both the audiophile and cinema-geek. The MDR-XD200 features a sound mode switch (music or movie) to more adequately match the sound source. With a simple flip of a switch, you can focus the headphones' frequency range to make your music come to life or bring you that much closer to your favorite film star. Of course, Sony has not scrimped on comfort. The Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones feature an ear-conscious design with soft earpads for your long-lasting listening comfort.

Technical Details :
* Ear-conscious design for long-lasting listening comfort.
* Sound mode switch to match the source (music and movie).
* Durable urethane leather construction.
* Features 40 millimeter driver units and long stroke diaphragms.
* Neodymium magnets (360 kJ/m3) for powerful bass and clear treble sounds.



Everything sounds better when you use Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Headphones from digital media to discs to games. Designed for use at home, these over-the-ear headphones deliver robust, wide-range sound from 40mm drivers. Sony's Studio Monitor Series encompasses engineering technologies to deliver faithful audio performance from a wide variety of sources. The result is better sound with virtually no compromise on comfort. So, while earplugs may be great when you're running or riding outdoors, the Sony MDR-XD200 is the perfect fit at home Experience the comfortable fit of the MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series headphones. Dynamically tuned to provide movie quality sounds, these headphones will provide you with deep bass audio for a great listening experience. Tailor the headband to fit you comfortably. Features include high-energy neodymium magnets, a 2.5m extension cord and a convenient sound mode switch to match the sound source. Listen in style and comfort with the MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series headphones. Frequency Response - 10Hz - 22,000Hz Impedance - 70 ohms Sensitivity (db) - 102dB/mW Headband - Adjustable, Single, Music/Movie Sound Mode Switch 3.3 Feet (1m) Cord - Oxygen-Free Copper Lutz Accessories Supplied - Unimatch(R) plug adapter plug in type (gold); Sony Warranty card.

OVERALL FEEDBACK :
Rating for these headphones 9/10, excellent, but not perfect.
Recommend these to anyone, even professionals.
These are professional quality studio monitor headphones.
You can't go wrong with these. Super value.
Get them, you will not be disappointed.

Sony HDR-SR10 4MP 40GB High Definition Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

The HDR-SR10 includes all the tools necessary to preserve your memories. In addition to a built-in 40GB hard drive and professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, the ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) and BIONZ image processor captures Full HD 1920 x 1080 video and 4 megapixel still photos. Face Detection technology helps ensure that people look their best in every image, while Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization reduces blur, even when using the 15x optical/180x digital zoom. Top it off with a built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording for lifelike surround sound that makes your videos come alive.

Technical Details :
* Capture video to hard disk drive or Memory Stick media; 40 GB built-in storage.
* 1920 x 1080 high-definition recording.
* 2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology; Bionz image processor.
* x.v.Color captures and displays life-like color.
* Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording.


HDR-SR10 Handycam Highlights :
- 1920x1080 recording : Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution.
- Face Detection for video footage and digital still photos.
- 2.3-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) and Bionz image processor.
- Bionz image processor : The advanced Sony Bionz image processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.
- Exmor imaging sensor : Exmor technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.
- Hybrid recording : to hard disk drive or Memory Stick media.
- Dual Record : While recording video in high definition, you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately).
- 15x optical/180x digital zoom : The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
- 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display.
- Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1-channel recording.
- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording.
- Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer.
- Tele Macro function.
- Switchable HD/SD format recording.
- Active Interface Shoe : Sony’s proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.
- HDMI Connection with Bravia Sync (CEC) technology.
- i.Link interface (IEEE1394) : Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connection.
- USB 2.0 interface.
- InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System.
- Stamina Battery Power Management System.
- Built-in Intelligent Flash.
- Easy Handycam button.
- Date Index function.
- Memory Stick Pro Duo media slot.
- Quick On and Manual focus.

PROS:
- Great Images.
- 40GB internal storage.
CONS :
- Excessively heavy.
- Poor internal microphone.

Sony Alpha DSLRA350X 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 & DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lenses

With incredible 14.2 MP detail, Sony's(alpha) DSLR-A350 raises the standard of excellence for step-up digital photographers shooting both family memories and fine-art photos. Live Preview in a large 2.7 LCD screen links you and your subject -- and you'll have special features like super-quick AF response, continuous shooting at 2 fps while you see your subject in the viewfinder, Creative Style modes for quick recall of custom settings, and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur with every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens.

Technical Details :
* Incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail.
* Kit include DT 18-70mm zoom + 55-200mm telephoto lenses.
* High sensitivity (ISO 3200) with noise reduction.
* Tiltable 2.7 LCD screen for high/low angle shots.
* Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization.



Alpha DSLR-A350 Highlights :
- 14.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD : The highest pixel resolution in its class for spectacular image detail for making big prints and tight crops. An advanced APS-size CCD imager developed by Sony expands dynamic range and minimizes noise more effectively for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity setting (up to ISO 3200).
- Live Preview of your subject : The DSLR-A350’s Live Preview mode links you and your subject on a large 2.7-inch LCD screen, for a familiar point-and-shoot style -- with super-quick AF response and accurate exposure control to help you catch the perfect moment.
- Tiltable, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus screen.
- Continuous shooting while viewing : The DSLR-A350 lets you shoot continuously at up to 2 frames per second while you see your subject in the large 2.7-inch LCD viewfinder, so you never lose track of the action.
- Smart teleconverter 2x zoom : At the touch of a button you can zoom in electronically on your subject, reproducing pixels on a 1:1 basis with no degradation in picture quality.
- Expanded ISO sensitivity : A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables the DSLR-A350 to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light.
- Super Steady Shot in-camera image stabilization : Because image stabilization is built into the DSLR-A350, every lens benefits by an advantage of from 2.5 to 3.5 exposure steps.
- Bionz image processor : The "brain" of the a (alpha) DSLR-A350 is the advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, improved white balance and exposure control, and expanded D-Range Optimizer capabilities. With 2-channel data transfer from CCD to processor, your camera can also respond faster.
- 1200-zone evaluative metering : Information from the image sensor dedicated to Live View is divided into 1200 zones of luminance and RGB color information.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer : To improve results with back lit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare, the DSLR-A350 provides Dynamic Range Optimizer at two levels: Normal DRO, to improve detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision.
- Anti-dust technology.
- Auto Pop-up flash.
- Eye-Start Autofocus System : It begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye.
- 9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor : A fast focus motor and improved focus control help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, with predictive focus control that automatically calculates the position of a fast-moving subject.
- Scene Selection Modes : Along with auto exposure, the DSLR-A350 gives you scene selection modes to optimize camera performance for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night Portrait/Night View situations.
- Creative Style Settings : To express your creativity and personal taste, you can adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness settings for any of 8 finishing styles -- including Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B&W and Adobe RGB modes.
- Index and Slide Show Display.
- High-resolution thumbnails for PhotoTV HD viewing.
- Function Guide Display.
- Stamina Battery Power.
- High-Capacity Media Options : For conveniently storing and sharing your images, the DSLR-A350 accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and optional Memory Stick Pro Duo media.

PROS :
- Capable of truly stunning photos.
- Helpful Live View Mode.
CONS :
- Some noise at higher ISO settings.
- Burst mode could be made better.

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 9.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 3.0 Inch LCD

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 camera with Exmor CMOS technology offers up to 10fps shooting and features Sweep Panorama mode that can seamlessly combine multiple shots to produce striking images, advance modes that reduce noise by approximately 50 percent even in difficult shooting situations, as well as 1080p movie recording. Additionally it features professional quality 20x wide angle G-lens, 3.0-inch tiltable LCD screen and Intelligent Auto mode.

Technical Details :
* 9.0-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor for photo-quality pictures up to 13 x 19 inches.
* 20x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle Sony G-Lens.
* Capture up to 10 frames per second; HD (1080p) movie capture.
* 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD tilt display; 90-degree tilt, horizontal and vertical.
* 11 MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo media (not included).



Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Highlights :
- 9.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD Image Sensor : The HX1 features a 9.1-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s precision G-Lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced noise.
- Professional-quality G-Lens : Designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance, the Sony G-Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sony’s cameras. G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders.
- 20x High Zoom : 20x optical zoom extends your reach and helps bring you closer to the action--a real benefit for sporting events, wildlife, distant landscape views and dramatic portrait shots.
- 28mm Wide-Angle Lens : Widen your view and capture more of the city, landscape, or group with a 28mm wide-angle G lens.
- 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD tilt display (230k pixels) : Compose and show off your images on the large 3.0-inch (230K) Clear Photo LCD Plus display, which tilts up or down approximately 90 degrees for easier high and low-angle shooting and features a special anti-reflective coating for sharp visibility, even in bright sunlight.
- CMOS Sensor : Enjoy extremely high resolution, fine tonal gradation and fast speed that faithfully reproduces every detail of your subject and reduces visual noise. The Exmor CMOS sensor brings out the full potential of the lens to ensure clear, high-precession image quality.
- BIONZ image processor : The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera.
- High Speed Shooting (10fps) : The HX1 can capture full 9.1-megapixel resolution images at up to 10 fps, helping to ensure you never miss the decisive moment.
- Sweep Panorama Mode : Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with the Sweep Panorama Mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction (horizontal or vertical), and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed and then seamlessly stitches the images together to create one stunning panoramic image.
- Hand-held Twilight Mode : Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to hand-held Twilight Mode, the HX1 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter.

PROS:
- Impressive added video functions.
- High quality zoom lens.
CONS :
- The tilting LCD screen is more a gimmick than a useful innovation.

Sony NWZ A-728 Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black)

Sony's NWZ-A728 Walkman MP3 player¿s svelte design houses a gorgeous 2.4 QVGA LCD display that makes your audio and video entertainment come alive. The compact digital music players 8GB storage capacity and easy-to-use menus let you store and quickly find up to 2,000 of your favorite digital music tracks, hours of high quality video, or hundreds of photographs. An extra long 36 hour battery life means the fun will last as long as you do, while Sony Clear Audio technologies and the supplied EX Series headphones help ensure you enjoy superior CD-quality audio clarity, even when listening to external audio sources.

Technical Details :
* 8 GB Flash memory for up to 1,850 songs or up to 30 hours of video.
* Up to 36 hours of battery life on a single charge.
* Enjoy photos and videos in portrait and landscape mode.
* Supports MP3/WMA DRM and non-DRM/AAC audio; MPEG 4, AVC Baseline video.
* 2.4-inch 320 x 240 QVGA LCD features intuitive menus and simple operation.



HIGHLIGHTS :
- High-Quality Video Playback : Playback your favorite videos--up to up to 30 hours of them--right on the player using MPEG 4 and M4V profile at 30 frames per second. Easily view your movies, photos, and music information on the high-quality 320 x 240 display, which allows for easy viewing in either a portrait or landscape position.
- Battery Life : With up to 36 hours of audio playback and up to 9.5 hours of video playback, you don't have to worry about running out of entertainment.
- Compatibility : The Walkman is compatible with secure Windows Media Audio, giving you more options than ever for downloading and listening to music. It supports playback of MP3 and WMA DRM and non-DRM audio files downloaded from multiple sources. The Walkman also supports non-DRM AAC content, giving you multiple options for downloading music the way you want.
- Clear Audio Technologies : Utilizing four Clear Audio Technologies, the Walkman reproduces crystal clear, CD-quality audio.
- Time Machine Shuffle : The shuffle feature lets you play among songs from a randomly selected year. Or,use the first letter of the song, album, or artist to easily find the music you want.

PROS :
- Good battery life.
- It does not rely on ID3 tags in order to catalog your music.
- Sound quality is superb.
- The video feature is outstanding.
- Navigation is a cinch.
- The player will bookmark your movie file for you.

CONS :
- The file transfer speed seems pretty slow to me given it's USB 2.0.
- When you unplug the player from the USB cable, and have hundreds of files on it like I currently have, it has to build the library, which can take up to 30 seconds, before you can access it. Again, a minor quirk, but nothing is perfect!
- No FM radio, no recorder.

Sony Walkman X Series 16 GB Video MP3 Player with OLED Display

By marrying technology and portability, the new 16 GB Sony X series video Walkman player delivers a superb, on-the-go experience. With a 3-inch OLED display, digital noise cancelation, wireless connectivity, and a touch screen, all in a slim, sleek design, the X series takes portability to the next level.

Technical Details :
* 16 GB capacity for about 4000 songs.
* 33 hours of audio or 9 hours of video on a single charge.
* 3-inch, 262,144-color OLED touchscreen display with 432 x 240 WQVGA pixel resolution.
* Supports MP3, WMA, AAC and L-PCM audio formats; AVC(H.264/AVC), MPEG-4, and WMV DRM video formats; JPEG image files.
* One-year limited warranty.



HIGHLIGHTS :
- Sound Quality : Enjoy ideal sound with digital clear audio technologies, S-Master digital amplifier, and a digital noise canceling function with Noise Canceling EX headphones (MDR-NC20).
- Discover Music : Slacker radio offers free personalized music that uploads to your Walkman player when the player is connected to a wireless LAN and when you are in a WiFi zone (Slacker registration is required after 30 days).
- OLED Video : OLED technology has a response time suitable for movie playback. A wide viewing angle of nearly 180 degrees gives consistent tone and stable contrast, as well as a wide range of color reproduction and a high contrast ratio.
- Hybrid Operation : The benefit of both "touch panel" and "button" operation makes the X series easy to use while using its different features.
- Internet Connectivity
* Podcast download, register podcast on browser and link to podcast web site.
* "Related Links" function relates web content with music content playing on your Walkman X series.
* Connect directly to"YouTube" and "Yahoo!"
* Internet Browser.
* Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connectivity to Home Wireless LAN and to public Wireless LAN. Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
- Drag and Drop functionality : Easily load your music, pictures, and video onto this player by dragging and dropping them into the video MP3 player on your computer.
- Multiple High-Quality Video Formats : This player supports multiple high-quality video formats as well as a variety of audio codecs, giving you more freedom to download the kind of music and video that you want.
- Long Battery Life : Equipped with a long-lasting battery that enables you to listen to up to 33 hours of music and watch up to 9 hours of video without needing to recharge.

PROS:
- Good sound quality.
- Good design.
- Beautiful OLED screen.
- Noise canceling.
- Touch interface easily on par with itouch or iphone
CONS :
- No Mac Support.
- No multi-touch.

Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater System

Let your select Sony HDMI components play in harmony with the simple setup and connectivity of the DAV-DX265 theater system. Highly advanced BRAVIA Theater Sync technology allows you to easily control select HDMI devices with one touch on the included remote control. And you'll be enjoying music and movies in no time with automatic digital cinema calibration that optimizes sound from every speaker. For crystal-clear video, the integrated high-performance 5-DVD/CD changer upscales standard 480p DVDs to 1080i resolution (requires compatible television) and conveniently features a dedicated Digital Media Port (DMP) for connecting optional DMP-compatible accessories. The DMP allows you to play music from a PC client device, Bluetooth receiver, audio docking station, Network Walkman(R) or iPod digital music player. The system also automatically optimizes sound characteristics for movies or music.

Technical Details :
* 5-disc DVD/CD/SA-CD player.
* Powerful 1000-watt RMS rating.
* BRAVIA Theater Sync technology for flawless picture and sound.
* Digital Media Port lets you expand your home theater's capabilities.
* Seamless HDMI upscaling to 720p/1080i of DVD media.


HDMI Output with 1080i upscaling of DVD Media --- Reads the data on a standard DVD at 480P and upscales the video resolution to 1080i resolution on your compatible TV. This allows for you to enjoy the best in video performance while delivering digital video and audio over one simple cable. BRAVIA¿ Theater Sync --- As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA¿ Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA¿ Televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video transmission, control functions will be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With One Touch Play, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA¿ television turn on and switch to the correct video input Simple Easy BRAVIA¿ Theater Sync.

PROS:
- Splendid 1080p upscaling.
- Easy setup.
- Good sound quality.
CONS :
- No coaxial or optical audio inputs.
- The speaker wire uses proprietary connectors.

Tuff-Luv Slim&Lite silicone skin case cover & Contoured Screen protection pack for Sony Walkman Series X (NWZ-X1050 / NWZ-X1060) - (Black)

When you buy a Tuff-Luv silicone case, you are not only buying the case, you are buying peace of mind that our products have been rigorously tested to be tough, functional and certified to meet all new EU guidelines governing imports & manufacturing, under regulation (EC 1907/2006) -'REACH'
REACH is a new European Community Regulation on chemicals within products, and their safe use for protection of human health and the environment.
Make sure you get the best case available for your money and peace of mind. We are so confident with the quality of our products, we offer a lifetime warranty on every case.
Pick up this great value pack, it includes a soft feel silicone case, enhanced screen protection contoured to fit your device perfectly, carabiner belt clip & lanyard.
Job done!
Slimed down version silicone case. Not too bulky. Slip your player in easily. Keep it well protected. Comes in Gift-wrapable Box with carabiner belt clip and lanyard.
Great Value pack as we have thrown in our topcoat screen protection system, Carabiner belt clip & lanyard.
Job done!



Technical Details :
* Slip your player under the skin in seconds. Specially treated with anti-static coating.
* Comes with carabiner to clip onto almost anything.
* hold switch accessible.
* Lanyard included.
* Tuff-Luv Contoured enhanced screen protection included.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK :
I've had this product for almost a week now, and it has been perfect for my new x series walkman. The screen protector attracts fingerprints, but other than that, the case fits perfectly and all of the buttons are still easily accessible. Best of all, the device is now as fully protected as these devices can get. I would strongly recommend this if you've just purchased the new x series!

Hindi Serials - Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao - Not very exciting

In this age of reality shows all over, Sony Entertainment Television copied another reality show appearing outside (called 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!') India, and setup the local equivalent called Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bacha0 (Starting from 13th July, 2009 at 10pm. Mon-Thurs at 10pm & Fri 9pm for 1 hour). The show took 10 celebrities to a jungle in Malaysia, and makes them live there without the usual comforts (and most of them are people who either needed the glamour, or who are without much work). They are forced to do tasks over there that can seem pretty horrible:
- such as being forced to spend minutes in a coffin with water coming in and 60 frogs provide company (Shweta Tiwari)
- having a glass helmet over one's head while different insects and other creepy crawlies (snakes, scorpions) are also in the same helmet (Akash)
- having to break pots to get the stars hidden inside the pots while the pots contain vile animal stuff, and so on
If they complete such tasks successfully, then they earn food.



Every contestant gets a handful of rice and some soyabean for food every three days, which is clearly not enough for survival. Therefore, they must participate in various physically challenging contests and win "food credits" for themselves and their team members. Each day, the team must nominate one participant to play in the day's contest and be the so-called bread-winner for that day.
Audiences can vote for their contestants and people have started getting nominated for eviction, with Chand Fiza Mohammed becoming evicted after losing a contest with Anaida.

Hosts:
Mini Mathur
Yudhishthir Urs aka Yudi

Contestants

Marc Robinson - Fashion Choreographer
Chetan Hansraj - Actor
Akashh Deep Saigal - Actor
Shweta Tiwari - TV Actress
Anaida - Singer
Mona Wasu - TV Actress
Aman Yatan Verma - Actor, Presenter
Palak Kaur Johal - 2nd Runner-Up in Roadies (Hell Down Under)
Fiza Chand Mohammed - Famous Personality in marriage, divorce, re-marriage case (out)
IshQ Bector - Hip-Hop Singer (out)

Video of Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao on Youtube

Iss Jungle se mujhe bachao 16 july - Shweta Tiwari looking cool and sexy



Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao contestants walk out of the show! (A reality show that has been scheduled to last for two months saw 8 of the 10 celebrities on Sony Television's Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao have walked out of the show. It seems this came after Akashdeep Saigal, a contestant on the show, performed a task called 'Fill your Face' where he had to put his face into a jar filled with snakes, meal worms and bugs. When Akashdeep returned to the camp, his face was swollen after being bitten by the bugs. The incident shook the rest of the contestants and eight of them reportedly decided to walk out of the show, and came back only after talking to the contestants)



Marc's confession about Priety



Videos of Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao on Youtube (link)

Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-ray Player

The future of Blu-ray technology is here with the BDP-S550 and BD-Live. The BDP-S550 comes equipped with a built in Ethernet port and 1GB of memory on board (There is a USB port for additional Memory if needed as well) to allow you to access specially created content on your BD-Live enabled Blu-ray Disc Movie from the comfort of your Home Theater. Whether you are viewing upcoming trailers, playing a game with your friends, or just downloading a new ring-tone to your phone, BD-Live takes the movie experience to a whole new level. You still get the amazing picture performance of Full 1080/24p output and incredible upscaling up to 1080p for your DVD collection via the HDMI connection. Plus, to add to the great Home Theater experience, you get full bitstream output or, if you choose, internal decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution). To further the connectivity to your existing system, the BDP-S550 has a full 7.1 analog output for older receivers. Making all these wonderful features easy to access is the new Xross Media Bar¿ menu system, which is an icon based menu system for simple navigation. BRAVIA sync is also included which allows for easy one-button operation when connected via HDMI to other compatible Sony TV and Audio products. The BDP-S550 brings the world of BD-Live and Blu-ray to life!



Technical Details :
* Bonus View & BD-Live (Profile 2.0) w/1GB flash memory for local storage.
* Full HD 1080/60p & 24p True Cinema Video Output.
* Dolby True HD/DTS-HD decoder built-in with 7.1ch out. Quick start up mode.
* Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD bitstream out over HDMI (V1.3).
* x.v.Colors for AVC-HD.

KEY FEATURES :
- Slim chassis.
- True 1080p Output.
- 7.1 Channel Dolby Sound , Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio).
- 1 Gb of onboard memory and a USB Port Allows More Storage for Access to More Special Features, Like Bonus View.
- Ethernet connection for BD-Live Compatibility and firmware updates.
- Higher Bit Rates mean less video compression.
- Emmy-Award Winning Xross Media Bar Interface.
- Bravia Sync for Easy Connectivity.

PROS:
1) BD-Live functionality works great.
2) Besides regular fast-forward, rewind, and chapter skip buttons, the S550 has advance or reverse buttons take you forward or back in 10-15 second increments.
3) The player will resume where you last stopped.
4) The display button puts on-screen the time elapsed or remaining in a movie.
5) The player allows you to change audio tracks on the fly with every Blu-ray disc.

CONS:
1) The S550 does not have frame-by-frame advance. Only pause and play.
2) No slow-motion.
3) No zoom feature.
4) The S550 does not display what chapter you are viewing.
5) The USB port cannot be used to play music or view pictures off a USB flash drive.
6) Fast-forward and rewind are quite sluggish.

Hindi Serial - Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur - Historical Saga on Sony TV

From time to time, the channels make shows that deal with historical figures, such as serials on Rani Jhansi, Prithviraj Chauhan; as a part of this, there are also shows with a religious fervor such as the serials on Sai Baba. The story of Rani Padmini, and her Jauhar (self sacrifice in a fire) rather than be dishonored by Alauddin Khilji (the Sultan of Delhi) is a part of the history of India, and the tales of her beauty and valor are incredible. So, the serial takes the story of her life (read an article on Wikipedia about her story). The few reactions that I have got from people about the serial (not too many people continue to see the serial after some time) are that they expected more drama, and that the serial seemed to have very colorful costumes, but was lacking in something.



The serial is about the story of Rani Padmini and Prince Ratan Singh of Chittod. King Ratan Singh is already married to Nagmati, but falls in love with Padmini, the daughter of the king of Singhaldweep. He appeals to her parents to let him marry her, even without the permission of his parents, and they finally agree. After some drama where Padmini is kidnapped and then rescued by Ratan Singh, she enters the Chittod royal palace against the wishes of Nagmati, and has to face some rivalry from her.

Cast:

Tejaswini Lonari...Rani Padmini
Rohit Bakshi...King Ratnasen
Mukesh Rishi...Allah-ud-din Khilji

Videos of the serial "Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur"

Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (episode 32) 16 July 2009 part 1



Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (episode 32) 16 July 2009 part 2



Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (episode 32) 16 July 2009 part 3



Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (episode 32) 16 July 2009 part 4

Hindi Serial - Ladies Special on Sony TV - Story of 4 different ladies

Ladies Special is a show that started fairly recently on Sony TV (premiered on May 25, 2009). It is shown on weekdays, Monday - Thursday at the prime time of 9:30 PM. The name of the serial is based on the train service only for ladies, called 'Ladies Special'. The show takes 4 ladies from different age groups, and covers their daily challenges, problems, accomplishments. It is yet another quest to make a serial that is different from all the family drama that used to dominate serials earlier.
The serial tries to take an unromantic look at life, a theme that was started with Nukkad and has been shown in several other shows; the concept is still relevant if the shows are realistic and do not drag.



The 4 ladies that are the main characters of this show are (details at this link):
1. Neena Gupta (plays Shubha Joshi). Her life gets upset when she realized that her husband (Akash Khurana) had a second wife in Pune, and she decides to leave and move into a separate flat. She had left her job and left the Ladies Special, but now needs to find a job and resume travel on the train.
2. Shilpa Tulaskar (plays Nanda Shinde). Middle aged, mid 30's. Has 2 children, including a daughter in school (15 years old). Her life in the serial is geared towards meeting the challenges in her children's life, as well as forming a wonderful husband-wife pair.
3. Ashita Dhawan (plays Bubbly Chaddha). Is Bubbly like her name, works in a private company as a receptionist, and lives a life based on EMI's and installments. Always boasting about riches she does not have, her life is getting into a trap of money repayments and money problems.
4. Payal Sarkar (plays Pooja Singh). Newly married, Pooja is in the honeymoon like period of early marriage, but her marriage to Harsh Chhaya is slowly revealing that her husband is dominating, and abusive. She slowly gathers the courage to make an independent life.

Videos of Ladies Special on Sony (on Youtube)
Ladies Special 14 Jul 09 1:



Ladies Special 14 Jul 09 2



Ladies Special 14 Jul 09 3



Ladies Special 14 Jul 09 4



Ladies Special 14 Jul 09 5