Xperia V’s new camera filters demoed on video

by XB on 09/10/2012

in Imaging, Videos, Xperia V

The Sony Xperia V (LT25i) has been given a thorough hands-on by the Sony Mobile Russian team. They have posted a 16-minute video of the handset, all of it in Russian. We couldn’t catch the gist of most of it due to the language barrier but did spot some new camera UI features towards the end of the video. 

It shows a number of camera filters that will now be enabled when taking pictures. There is also some kind of slider on the right which turns the brightness up and down. If there is anyone that speaks Russian and can give more details on this we’d love to hear about it in the comments below. 

Source by: Xperiablog

Sony confirms sensor-on-lens technology for Xperia V

by XB on 11/09/2012

in Xperia V

Sony Mobile has confirmed that the 4.3-inch Xperia V will come with sensor-on-lens touch screen technology. Much like in-cell display technology, it removes the sensor layer which is integrated into the lens resulting in a lighter and thinner phone (as there is one less layer of glass) along with better image quality and a ‘direct touch experience’.


Better image quality is achieved through the one less layer of glass and glue in the handset stack, meaning that there is no interference from that component. Sony says that by removing this single layer, it would typically improve the display luminance by around 5%.


Removing a layer also brings the image plane that much closer to the user making you feel as if you are touching the image itself. Another benefit Sony points to is that the image on the display and the point of touch are brought that much closer resulting in less parallax issues.


Overall, it sounds like a great piece of technology and reaffirms our view that the Sony Xperia V is the real new flagship from Sony Mobile. As far as we understand, the Sony Xperia T/TX does not include this technology and we have reached out to the company for a confirmation.

Via Sony Developer World & Xperia Blog.

Tablet purchase entitled for LHDN Income Tax relief?

It is tax filling month and most people would like to save as much as possible through tax relief incentives. One of such tax relief is for computer purchases made every 3 years which entitles you a relief up to RM3,000.

In this day and age, tablets such as iPads, Galaxy Tabs, Transformer, Xoom & Playbook have been gaining popularity. So are these new devices entitled for such tax relief?

According to someone who have asked, LHDN has replied:

                  if the tablet computer only have computer features and is for home and family use only, then it
                  will be treated as “computer” and is entitled to the personal income tax relief of up to RM3,000,
                  claimable once in 3 years.

So this means, tablets including iPad are included in the tax relief as long as it is for personal and not for business use. However there’s another condition, it must not have any mobile phone features. If the tablet allows normal mobile calls and sends text messages, you’re not allowed entitled for this relief. Sorry Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, Tab 7.7 and Galaxy Note users.

So currently the safest option is if you purchased an iPad, Playbook and WiFi only Android Tablet. To be extra sure, it is best to double check with the folks at LHDN. Who knows they might expand the definition again.

Anyone has experience on tablet tax relief or have additional income tax tips to share? If you need to verify this information, can make a call to LHDN at 1300-88-3010 or email to callcentre@hasil.gov.my

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PureView The next innovation & Nokia PureView FAKED

PureView, The next innovation camera with a "Floating Lens" & it gives more stabilization although you're on the move to capture the photos or videos at every moment of yours. Apeture f2.0, can capture your photos even in a Low Light Conditions. What do you think about it?     o.Oy

For more spec details, pls visit: http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/lumia920/specifications/

Nokia's new PureView ad is amazing, too bad it's FAKED! Just saw this news in pass week ago, is this really a fake Technology? I also not sure on it, just wait Nokia launch in your Country & then you can explore your own. But, really hope it is a real Technology was built in it too. Let's watch the Movie below:


In the mean time, Nokia Apologizes for Lumia 920 PureView Fake Commercial advertise. "Nokia Apologizes For Faking Lumia 920 PureView Ad, According to The Verge, the new Nokia ad features a man taking a video with the Lumia 920 while riding his bike. The ad was supposed to demonstrate the camera's great optical image stabilization. And the video in the ad does look great. But if you watch the ad closely you can see the reflection of a camera van riding next to the bikes. So yes, the video shows great video of two people riding their bikes using optical image stabilization. But no, the video doesn't actually show the capabilities of the PureView Lumia 920. Nokia issued an apology on its website, writing: "In an effort to demonstrate the benefits of optical image stabilization (which eliminates blurry images and improves pictures shot in low light conditions), we produced a video that simulates what we will be able to deliver with OIS.... We should have posted a disclaimer stating this was a representation of OIS only. This was not shot with a Lumia 920... We apologize for the confusion we created."



So, Judge your own..... o.Oy

A1 Sony Xperia go Outdoor Challenge

Have you seen these test challenging before? The Sony Xperia Go Smartphone device?

Watch this & check it out yourself...


Source by: www.a1.net

Xperia Acro S on hand preview.

PhoneArena presents a video review of the Sony Xperia acro S - a powerful Android smartphone that recently arrived at European shores.

The handset sports a very interesting design, making it stand out from the competition, but this isn't where the assets of the acro S end. The handset also features a large, hi-res screen and a powerful processor, so it's capable of delivering a great user experience.

Watch our video to learn more about the Xperia acro S!

Published on Aug 31, 2012 by PhoneArena

Fresh from #IFA2012 – introducing new Xperia™ smartphone series, and first Xperia™ tablet from Sony

Hey guys,

Just finishing up our press conference at the Sony IFA 2012 booth today, and we’re excited to announce new additions to the Xperia family: Xperia T, Xperia V, Xperia J and Xperia Tablet S – all packed with Sony’s best HD experiences to deliver the next step in connected entertainment.

First up, Xperia T is a new flagship Android smartphone boasting a huge 4.6″ signature Sony HD screen, 13MP camera and effortless “One-touch” NFC functionality. We’re also excited to give you a heads-up that James Bond will be sporting one on his latest outing, Skyfall… I’ll fully de-brief you on that later tonight! 

Xperia V shares many of the same great features as Xperia T, but it’s also LTE enabled for lightning network performance and comes with the highest level of smartphone water resistance; up to 1m for 30 minutes! 

Xperia J has eye-catching design with a large 4″ screen and comes complete with social media update illumination, for those looking for style and affordability.

Xperia T, Xperia V and Xperia J are built on the same design language first introduced by our award winning Xperia arc and Xperia arc S – combining a slim hand fitting form, with a focus on high quality displays for crystal-clear viewing.

Xperia Tablet S brings the world of Xperia to a tablet for the first time. It’s a place for your imagination to play, boasting a quad-core processor, slim aluminium body and splash-proof design, built-in universal remote capability and a wide-range of accessories including covers, docks and stands.

I’ve listed a full rundown of these products’ key specs and shipping details at the foot of this post, so check ‘em out!

These Xperia smartphones also come locked and loaded with Sony’s media applications: “WALKMAN®”, Album, Movie and Music Unlimited – these combine the best of Sony’s hallmark technologies and content to connect you a host of awesome entertainment experiences across Xperia smartphones, tablets and VAIO PCs.

We’ll take a closer look at these apps over the next few days, but word-on-the-booth is that Xperia smartphones shipping from September (until the end of the year) will come with a free 60-day Music Unlimited trial, Sony Entertainment Network’s (SEM) music cloud-streaming service that puts millions and millions of tracks at your fingertips.

What would be the point of all this great content, if you couldn’t easily share it with your nearest and dearest? Well, we’re also putting NFC technology at the heart of our content sharing proposition through “One-touch” functionality.

You can enjoy sharing music and photos instantly through an array of NFC enabled Sony devices, by simply touching one to another to establish a connection, no fumbling around required! For example, Xperia T and Xperia V users can stream music wirelessly with “One-touch” to the new Sony SRS-BTV5 NFC enabled speaker, also announced today.

For all the official information, check out our pressroom.

We’ll be getting up-close-and-personal with all of our announced products and accessories over the next few days, so keep your eyes fixed firmly on the blog.

Ant.

Newly announced Xperia™ series – what you need to know

Xperia™ T

• 4.6” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity
• 13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second
• Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest quality content Easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ function enabled by NFC
• PlayStation™ Certified
• Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
• Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow
• MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
• Use Xperia TV Dock with MHL to HDMI converter and charging connector to enjoy photos and videos on an HDMI enabled TV
• In some markets Xperia T will be known as Xperia TX
• Available in Black, Silver and White colours
• Launching globally over next few weeks

Xperia™ V

• 4.3” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for razor sharp clarity
• 13 MP fast capture camera with full HD video recording.
• Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
• LTE for the fastest data download speeds (in markets where technology is available)
• Easy connectivity with One-touch ‘One-touch’ enabled by NFC
• Clear audio+ for the highest level of sound quality
• PlayStation™ Certified
• Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow
• Highest levels of dust and water resistance in a smartphone (IP55/57+) ensure protection from the effects of immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes
• MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
• Available in Black, Pink and White colours
• Launching globally Q4 2012

Xperia™ J

• 9.2mm slim stylish design
• Large 4.0” FWVGA Display
• Social media updates with illumination
• 5MP AF camera
• Front chat camera
• Available in Black, Gold, White and Pink colours
• Launching globally Q4 2012

Xperia™ Tablet S

• Slim new aluminium body and splash-proof design
• 9.4” HD display with OptiContrast™ Panel with low-friction coating
• NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor and Android 4.0.3 operating system
• Android version 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Various experiences with original applications and Sony’s network services
• Optimized accessories (sold separately) to enhance experiences in every scene
• Available from the beginning of September 2012

Source By: blogs.sonymobile.com