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Analyst: No Delays Expected for Sony's Playstation 3
Sony's anticipated Playstation game console has faced numerous delays in the past, citing problems with its new hardware design, however experts contend the company has started full-swing production, quelling fears of further delays.
Sony Next Gen DVD Recorder Coming Dec.
Sony Corp. said on Tuesday it will launch its Blu ray high definition optical disc recorders in Japan in December
Sony to launch blu-ray recorder in Japan in Dec
Sony Corp said on Tuesday it will launch its Blu-ray high-definition optical disc recorders in Japan in December, in time for......
Battery Recalls May Cost Industry over $280 mln
The recall of Sony manufactured batteries for notebooks by major PC manufacturers could cost the PC industry over $280 million, one market research firm concludes.
Sony Ericsson to Release New Phone's for Asia, America
Sony Ericsson announced new phones in its popular Walkman branded line, with three optimized for use in China and South East Asian markets, and one for use in the Americas.
Sony Battery Woes Deepen
Toshiba Corp. and Fujitsu Ltd. joined a growing list of computer makers recalling Sony Corp. batteries in the latest blow to consumer confidence in Sony's reputation as a manufacturer. Toshiba announced a recall of 830,000 laptop batteries prone to short-circuiting and even catching fire.
Dell, Sony to Increase Battery Recall
Dell announced on Friday that an additional 200 thousand batteries need to be recalled, expanding the initial recall the firm placed in August.
Lenovo to recall laptop battery
Lenovo Group Ltd, the 3rd largest personal computer maker in the world, become a new member of pc makers annoyed by the problem......
Sony and Fossil to Create Bluetooth Watch
Sony Ericsson is partnering with watch maker Fossil Inc to create a new line of watches that have the ability to synchronize with cell phones via Bluetooth wireless technology.
IBM, Lenovo Recall Laptop Batteries
IBM Corp. and Lenovo Inc. are recalling over half a million battery packs for its ThinkPad notebook computers equipped with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Sony Corp.
Game Group confident for year despite Sony delay
Video games retailer Game Group said on Tuesday it was confident its full year result would be better than last year despite a delay in the launch of Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3.
Playstation3 Shows Progress At Tokyo Game Show
Sony's next-generation playstation game console has been plagued with a number of delays, high-prices, and technical difficulties, however, the past weekend at this years Tokyo Game Show, the company gave gamers, developers, and investors a taste of what's to come.
Sony to Shuffle Execs
Sony Corp. announced on Monday that is will reassign several executives to align its structure along its core consumer and semiconductor businesses and strengthen product development and quality.
Lenovo Investigates Sony Battery-run Laptop Fire
Lenovo Group Ltd.(0992.HK), the world's third-largest personal computer maker, said on Monday it is looking into a fire incident on a Lenovo laptop PC equipped with a Sony Corp. (6758.T) battery.
Lenovo investigates Sony battery run laptop fire
Lenovo Group Ltd., the world's third largest personal computer maker, said on Monday it is looking into a fire incident on a Lenovo laptop PC equipped with a Sony Corp. battery.
Sony investigates notebook fire
Japanese electronics maker Sony (6758.T) said on Saturday it is investigating a fire incident on a Lenovo (0992.HK) laptop PC
Japanese Expert Balks at Sony's PS3 Price Cuts
Sony Corp. said Friday it will slash the price of its much-anticipated PlayStation 3 video game console in Japan by 20 percent, a decision deemed ridiculous by a Japanese financial expert.
Xbox 360 HD-DVD to Launch Nov.22 in Japan
Microsoft's external high-definition DVD player for Xbox 360 console will use the HD-DVD format and will be released on Nov. 22 in Japan, the software maker said on Wednesday during a media briefing at the Tokyo Game Show 2006.
Sony to Shift LCD Production to New Slovakia Site
Japan's Sony Corp. will establish a new manufacturing site for LCD TV screens in Nitra, Slovakia, the company announced on Wednesday.
Microsoft: Xbox HD DVD player Japan launch in Nov
Microsoft Corp. said on Wednesday it would launch an HD DVD player for its Xbox 360 game console on November 22 in Japan for 20,790 yen ($177), matching rival Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3 in high-definition DVD functions.
Sony Ericsson Launches Music Download Service
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson entered into the online music store market on Tuesday by introducing M-BUZZ, a service aimed at promoting new and up-and-coming artists.
Warner Bros. Patent Hybrid DVD Media
Warner Brothers music is attempting to create a disc capable of storing standard compact-disc formats, as well as emerging DVD formats, according to a patent researchers filed.
Sony Ericsson Launches New Music Download Service
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said on Tuesday that it would launch a new service on its phones that would allow full music downloading, initially focusing on new and up-and-coming artists.
Despite PC Drama, New Battery Tech Still Years Away
Concerns over exploding computer batteries may be heating up, but alternative power sources for portable devices like laptops, music players and cellphones could still be up to 10 years away.
Toshiba to replace Sony batteries
Toshiba Corp. said on Tuesday it would replace about 340,000 laptop computer batteries worldwide, the third recall of faulty batteries made by Sony Corp. in less than 40 days.
Sony, Gracenote warn on software security
Sony and digital music database provider Gracenote said on Monday customers should update software to prevent hackers from breaking into their personal computers.
Sony to launch Blu-ray recorder in Japan by Dec
Sony Corp. said on Wednesday it will launch a DVD recorder using Blu-ray technology by the end of the year in Japan, fortifying its lineup of high-definition optical disc products.
Canon says to recall copiers that can catch fire
Japan's Canon Inc. said on Tuesday it would recall more than 140,000 personal copiers because they could produce smoke or catch fire, costing the office equipment maker about 200 million yen ($1.7 million).
Sony hits stumbling blocks on road to recovery
It seems to be one thing after another for Sony Corp. these days.
Sony hit by PS3 delay
Sony Corp. (6758.T) shares fell as much as 2.6 percent on Thursday, hit by another delay in the launch of its PlayStation 3 game console, but outperformed sector peers and the broader market by the end of the day as investors weigh the likely impact of the delay.


