Press Release

November 9, 2011

Sony Tablet S to be a Success this Holiday Season

– Sony Tablet S Tops List of 10 Holiday Gift Ideas –

TORONTO, November 8, 2011 – In time for holiday shopping, Sony Canada today unveiled 10 innovative and stylish gift ideas with a range of prices and features. Topping the list is the new Sony Tablet S.

Sony Tablet S (16GB) and (32 GB)

Sony Tablet S 16GB ($499) and Sony Tablet S 32GB ($599) offer all the great things you know from Sony in one device. Enjoy PlayStation® games, Reader™ eBooks, music and new release movies through the Sony Entertainment Network or control your living room via the built-in universal IR remote control.

"Those holding out on an Android should seriously consider Sony's offering"
 – Marc Saltzman, Freelance Journalist and Broadcast, Technology Expert

Sony Reader™ WiFi® Digital Book

Enjoy your favourite books on the paper-like touch screen of the world's lightest 6" e-Reader. Choose from over 2 million titles at Reader™ Store or borrow wirelessly from your public library. Sony Reader Wi-Fi available in white, black, and red ($169).

"In an already compact design it is the lightest 6" eReader with a clearly improved enhanced screen. The bottom-lined controls make holding and controlling the reader effortless with one hand and the zooming of each page is smooth. I like reading for a month on a single charge and the headphone connector makes your favourite music and reading become one. Although it stores 1,200 titles, the smart MicroSD card slot hugely expands the entire book library you can fit in any pant pocket"

– Steve Makris, Technologist, GlobalTV and PostMedia News

BRAVIA® XBR HX929 Series 3D HDTV

Highlighting the BRAVIA lineup is the 3D capable BRAVIA® XBR HX929 Series 3D HDTV (starting at $2,799.99) boasting brilliant XBR premium picture quality, Intelligent Peak LED backlight and OptiContrast panel technology. Stream BRAVIA Internet content at the touch of a button or make Skype video calls to friends and family.

"From 3D to high action 2D to streamed Internet content to advanced communications, the BRAVIA^® XBR-HX929 is what you want in your living room"

– Future Shop's online Tech Spotlight

Sony's Premium Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sony's Digital Noise Canceling Headphones (MDRNC200D) premium noise-cancelling headphones deliver high-quality audio and remarkable digital noise reduction of up to 98.2%. Their ultra-compact design makes them perfect for trains, subways, and buses ($229).

"These work really well and if you're going to get noise-cancelling headphones, get the legitimate ones – it's worth it to spend the extra money on a good set"

– Mike Yawney, Technology Specialist / Reviewer for Citytv

16GB Full HD Camcorder with Projector

Capture holiday memories in 1080 Full HD with Sony's Award winning 16GB Full HD Camcorder with Projector . Share in places that seemed impossible before: in the backyard, on the train, at a friend's party, in summer camp, and even on the ceiling on your bedroom. Built-in projector projects images as large as 60 inches (@ 3m distance) in size ($629).

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Digital Photo Frame & Printer with remote control

Digital photo frames are a popular Holiday gift this year. Display up to 500 family photos on an 8" LCD screen and share 4x6" photos on the spot with the Sony Digital Photo Frame & Printer with remote control (DPPF800) ($199).

Speaker Dock for iPod, iPhone, iPad

Fill the room with booming bass & crisp highs with this Sony speaker dock for iPod®, iPhone® and iPad®. Wrapped with a beautifully modern finish, the Speaker Dock for iPod, iPhone, iPad(RDP-X500iP) adds a sophisticated look to your favourite room while providing an engaging audio experience ($349).

Sony's 8GB E Series Walkman® Video MP3 w/ Speaker

Sony's 8GB E Series Walkman Video MP3 w/ Speaker (NWZE464KL) feature the Media Go™ application for Windows® allowing to easily transfer music, videos, playlists, and photos. Long-lasting battery offers 50 hours of music or to 10 hours of video playback. Enjoy the FM tuner, Karaoke mode, Clear Audio technologies, EX headphones, integrated mic, and 2.0" LCD screen. Available in blue, pink, and black ($119).

Sony's 8GB Bloggie™ Touch Cameras

Sony's 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera captures Full HD video and 12.8-megapixel still shots at a moment's notice. All the fun is stored on built-in memory and you can upload movies to your favourite social networking sites including Youtube™ and Facebook™ ($199).

Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-WX7 and Soft Leather Carrying Cases

Produce awe-inspiring images with 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama capabilities of the Cyber-shot Digital Camera WX7 ($219). Available in five colours with matching Soft Leather Carrying Case ($39).

All products are available at store.sony.ca, Sony Store retail locations, and authorized retailers across Canada.

*Editor's Note:
Press releases are available for news media on the Sony of Canada news and information website at www.sony.ca/presscentre .

About Sony of Canada Ltd.

Established in 1955, Sony of Canada Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation, of Tokyo, Japan, a world leader in High Definition. Sony provides end-to-end solutions through products that include the market-leading Blu-ray Disc™ players, BRAVIA® televisions, Cyber-shot® digital cameras, Handycam® Camcorders, VAIO® computers, broadcast cameras, IPELA security cameras and video conferencing and many more products that deliver the true entertainment experience.

 

Sony is one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world with a portfolio that includes electronics, music, movies, games and online businesses. With headquarters in Toronto, sales offices in Vancouver and Montreal and distribution centres in Coquitlam, British Columbia, and Whitby, Ontario, approximately 1,000 employees support a network of more than 500 authorized dealers and 50 Sony retail locations across Canada.

 

Sony Canada is devoted to the betterment of children, the environment, and the community. Through the Sony Canada Charitable Foundation (SCCF), Sony Canada aims to maximize its support of charitable and philanthropic organizations, including Make-A-Wish® Canada, the United Way of Canada and Earth Day Canada. 

For more information contact:

Christina Stefanski
Public Relations
Sony of Canada Ltd.
416-718-5048
christina_stefanski@sony.ca

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