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Sony's
Xross Media Bar (XMB), an icon-based user
interface similar to what is already found
on Playstation 3 (PS3), PlayStation Portable
and a recently introduced Sony A/V receiver,
made its debut in conjunction with the Internet
video demo.
Glasgow
also reported that Sony Electronics enjoyed
strong holiday sales in the US, which have
put the company on track for a year
of double-digit growth.
PlayStation:
Sony claims to have shipped one million
units of PS3, equipped with high-definition,
Blu-ray disc drives, in the US by the end
of December.
More
High Definition: Acknowledging its position
in what the company calls 'Full HD' across
practically every product category in both
consumer and professional
arenas Sony Electronics' home products division
senior VP Randy Waynick highlighted a continuum
of HD technology from the lens
to the living room.
Waynick
previewed a prototype 55-inch SXRD Grand
Wega rear projection micro-display television
with a new laser light engine
technology that enhances color uniformity
and brightness, while maintaining a slim
profile.
He
also recounted the success of Sony's Bravia
flat-panel LCD line, which comprises 16
models ranging in size from 23- to 52-inch
screens,
before announcing the newest member of the
family, a 70-inch 1080p HD television.
The
model features a new backlighting system
and contrast ratio enhancements, as well
as three HDMI inputs for full 1080p connectivity
to
the latest Blu-ray Disc players. It is also
distinguished by its high refresh rate and
x.v.Colour technology, which is Sony's name
for xvYCC, a new international standard
in colour technology for personal video
applications.
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