Microsoft's Xbox 360 vs the Sony's Playstation 3 by Mark Robbins
Microsoft has tried to catch up with some of the titans of the gaming world, such as Sony with the release of the Xbox 360.  The Xbox 360 offers many new features that players will love: Free limited subscription to online gaming – This allows players who have not been participating in online... Many people are eagerly awaiting the release of Playstation 3, which may occur as soon as November of this year.  It has been said that the Playstation 3 has an outward feel (which allows it to stand vertically or horizontally on its own), as opposed to the Xbox 360’s inward feel.  It is a much...

UMD Sales in Sharp Decline, Studios Pull Back by Vladimir Cvetic
One of the developments I never really understood was the huge success of movie sales for the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP). When the gaming platform was launched some time ago, game sales were disappointingly low while movies sales were surprisingly high. ... Nonetheless, Sony is not sitting idly and now has plans to talk to third party vendors to push for a series of converters that will allow you to play PSP movies on a TV screen. ... Even Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, for example, who is directly tied to the PSP, of course, has decided to pull back on UMD releases for the time...

How to Download Unlimited Music onto Your PSP for Peanuts by Davion Wong
Downloading music onto your PSP, acronym for PlayStation Portable, is quite a norm for PSP owners. However, if you are new to your gadget or are just too lazy like me to read the instruction manual, then read on for some quick tips on how to download music onto your PSP whether it’s already in... The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Sony, PlayStation, or any company or subsidiary of Sony. ... It requires one more step, which is ripping the song from the CD.

Flash Drive Mania by Brenda Fleen
All across the globe people are opting for technology that they could take along with them anywhere and everywhere. The trend even suggests that the more compact a device is, the better. Take a look at laptops and cellular phones, for example. Is it just me or are they getting smaller and... The most compact USB Flash Drive I've encountered is the Sony Micro Vault Tiny 1GB. ... You can get your very own Sony Micro Vault Tiny at www.superwarehouse.com and get it at a special discounted price of only $59.99.

The Era Of Minidisc by Thomas Mcgilchrist
The MiniDisc (MD) was first introduced to the market by Sony in 1992 as a replacement to the audio cassette. Developed during the late 1980's, MD used a magneto-optical system to store data recorded in real-time on a rewriteable medium. The data could be randomly accessed allowing for quick... What Sony failed to clarify was the MP3 file had to be imported into SS and recoded into ATRAC before it could be transferred to MD. ... In 2004, Sony revamped the MD product line with the introduction of Hi-MD.

Nintendo Revolution Controller - Gimmick Or Innovation? by Ron Swerdfiger
I always find it amusing that the word "gimmick" is slapped on Nintendo innovations in gaming while companies like Microsoft and Sony who actually add gimmicks that have nothing to do with gaming such as media functions to play music and video never seem to be labeled with the same term With... Product gimmicks are sometimes considered mere novelties, and not really that relevant to the product's functioning.” It is no secret that there are more people using the PSP as a media player instead of a portable gaming console.

The ABCs of Personal Electronics by Chris Robertson
Wallis Simpson once infamously said, "You can never be too rich or too thin." Today, she might say, "You can never have too many personal electronics." With a tremendous variety of electronics from which to choose, and ever lower prices, personal electronics make life more enjoyable, more... MP3 Player - If you don't have an iPod, an MP3 player is a must-have to listen to the latest tunes. ... Sony - The world's premiere manufacturer of personal electronics. ... USB Key - The portable information storage system that allows you to save files and carry them with you on your keychain.

iPod Domination by David Smith
iPod Is Dominating the Market, and There Is More to Come iPod contributes 12-14% of total company revenues, a number industry experts believe will continue to increase. With this increase comes pressure on gross margins, as the blended iPod gross margin of 20% compares unfavorably with Apple’s... An analysis of the launch of the Sony Walkman in 1979 indicates the market opportunity for a revolutionary portable music player will remain strong for several years to come and Apple is expected to maintain a strong share for the next few years (unlike Sony’s experience with the Walkman).

Laptop Reviews - Want To Know About The Latest Notebook Reviews? by Mike Singh
When laptop’s first became available there where few choices of brands and even fewer choices of options. Now there are new laptop computers coming on the market continuously, all with specialized options. Before choosing a laptop decide what your focus is. ... Sony VAIO Sony has focussed on their original XBRITE LCD technology and Smart Display Sensor to enhance visual presentation on the viewing screen. ... The lightweight laptop, weighing only 8.6 pounds is very portable. ... There is a good selection of bundled software included that has games, Norton AntiVirus and a CD maker program.

Top 10 News for Video Gaming Industry in 2006 by Barry Allen
The world is fast changing a few centuries ago the focus was on nations, economies, and science. With the onset of the cyber world gaming shares a platform along with important happenings in the world today. The year 2006 for avid gamers was full of expectations and excitement. ... Sony PSP and Nintendo DS took portable gaming to new horizons and many predictions were proven wrong in 2006. ... High level graphics, speed, clarity, and multi-player gaming took gamers to new adventures. ... Three gaming consoles vied with each other for supremacy and the Xbox360; Sony PSP; and Nintendo Wii...