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Vodafone have already confirmed that the new Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will become a part of their handset range when it is released in the UK but, so far O2 haven’t confirmed whether they will be offering the X10 as part of their range too. However, O2 have posted up a couple of teasers on their website that leads us to believe that they will indeed be offering the 4.1 inch Android based smartphone themselves.

The X10 has appeared on the O2 accessories part of their website previously and has just been spotted in the O2 smartphone hub too. Not confirmation from O2 that they will supply the X10 but, teasers none the less and we are expecting O2 to release definite confirmation information soon.

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Sony’s new baby laptop,  the Vaio W 10 inch netbook has been listed up on Amazon for pre-order today.

There are three color variations available – Pink, White and Brown. The Brown and the Pink versions are available now to pre-order although the white version is “out of stock” on it’s pre-order page.

Costing $499 the specifications of the Sony Vaio W include 1 gig RAM, 160 gig hard drive, Atom processor and it’s LED backlit 10.1 ” screen.

Amazon’s Sony Vaio W pre-order page can be found here.

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They are due to be released on the 20th of December and for audio fans with enough cash to spend on a little luxury this Christmas, the new high end speaker set from Sony could well be what you’re looking for to make your festive season loud and joyous, yet crisp and clear.

Sony Japan have announced the news of their new Hokkaido-maple and birch clad SS-AR2 speaker set. This will replace the SS-AR1 speaker set. They are bound to be expensive but, for pure quality, these speakers stand out.

The Sony PSP 3000 is Sony’s newest advancement in mobile gaming. The 3000 is certainly an upgrade from previous PSP models. Right away you notice that the screen looks sharper and brighter. At times in older models, when you went into a dark area in the game it became hard to see and navigate your way around the game. The sony PSP 3000 also features Skype, and built in microphone to further advance the PSP in online gaming. The PSP also has a great game lineup with many of your favorite titles from the original playstation as well as new titles. Many of these titles also offer graphics that are superb to titles available for the Nintendo DS.

While the 3000 is definitely a step in the right direction, that does not mean that the system is perfect. During graphic intense moments while gaming, the system often displays scan lines and even has some lag while it computes what’s going on. The screen also has problems of its own. If you are able to actually remove all of the fingerprints the screen seems to attract, you then have to worry about the glare. I don’t think anyone is sure why Sony isn’t using glare resistant screens with their PSP’s, as it has been one of the biggest complaints throughout their production.

In conclusion, if you own a PSP already, it’s probably worth considering whether you really need to upgrade before buying. The PSP Brite is a step above what you have now but, not a lot really. If you are considering buying a PSP, the 3000 is the best model currently available. The PSP 3000 is a step in the right direction, but the system is still far from perfect, it’s getting there though.

With the X1, Sony Ericsson offers one of the first phones with high speed broad band internet. Because the X1 is able to transfer data quicker than most phones, your X1 will be able to access streaming audio, video, web surfing,a nd multimedia messaging with ease. This will open up a world of new options when combined with the downloadable panels. This will open up options like video chat, imagine being able to see someone as you talk to them on the phone. With its high speed internet access the X1 will be a great tool for business and personal use alike.

Even with the Playstation 3 becoming a huge success in Asia, that hasn’t stopped the Sony corporation from seeing their profits dive in recent months. Net profits for Sony are down 47.5% (down to 360 million) from this time last year. With the release of this recent information, Sony has adjusted projections for the fiscal year to account for the apparent falling trajectory. Sony attributed the drop in earnings to the global economy crisis and falling market confidence in the electronics sector. The main contributing factor to the decline in profits in revenue is said to be a decline in LCD television, blu-ray players and digital camera sales.

Quantum of Solace is released on the 31st of October and to mark the occasion, Sony have created a James Bond ‘experience’ at London Heathrow Terminal 5 which accompanies the latest Sony TV commercial featuring Daniel Craig, aka Bond, James Bond.

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Gamerstyle have posted on their front page telling us of the news that Sony are currently recalling LittleBigPlanet globally as there is a licensing issue with the game – it apparently has a background track that contains two expressions from the Qur’an.

LBP was due out on October 24th and is now delayed until further notice.

In a quote directly from GamerStyle:

Videogaming247 have posted up Sony’s response to the situation:

During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur’an. We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologise for any offence that this may have caused.

We’ll confirm the new launch date shortly.

The Sony Xperia X1 gives you options regarding your interface that no other phone on the market is able to offer. The X1 has space for 9 panels on the home screen for you to choose. Each panel will provide different options and choices depending on what you are looking to do. The phone comes preloaded with different panels, and many more will be available for download. Some different panels include:

Sony Ericsson Panel – Customize your desktop and homescreen with information regarding weather, news, and messaging status.

Google Panel -Quickly access information utilizing google search, check your gmail inbox or even get directions using google maps.

Radio Panel – The radio panel allows you to listen to your favorite local FM radio stations with the touch of a button.

Of course, the SDK has been released for developers so expect a plethora of custom panels to come soon!