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TransferJet Memory Cards Released in Japan

At Sony Insights we have already looked at Sony’s new data transferral technology, TransferJet. Present in some of the latest products it is described as a “close proximity wireless transfer technology”. Put simply it allows users to transfer their data at high speed without the need for those pesky wires.

The latest announcement from Sony concerned with TransferJet states that speeds of 560Mbps will be possible. Despite some industry commentators surmising that it is more likely that the speed will be around 375Mbps, it is certainly a fast system that will allow the seamless transfer of data between digital cameras, camcorders, VAIO computers and BRAVIA televisions.

The TransferJet system will only work with a maximum range of 3cm so basically users will have to touch the devices together when they want to send pictures, music or video. This close proximity however means that outstanding speeds will be achievable, so it is better to think of it as a type of Bluetooth that is far faster, and considerably more capable.

The Sony global website has in-depth information on the subject as well as some very technical equations but the lay mans explanation, and most pertinent example is the fact that users will be able to share the images from the camera to their television by just touching the devices together. Equally a video on the Sony site shows that this reliable high speed transmission technology will allow users to download music in stores by simply touching their mobile phone or mp3 player to an in store device.

However this new TransferJet technology is implemented, its development by Sony could well be the next step in wireless communication. As 8, 16 and 32GB varieties of TransferJet Memory Stick Pro cards are released in Japan, only time will tell if this technology will be a revolutionary development.

Immerse Yourself in a Nebula, the New Sony VAIO FW

Sony have been steadily rolling out a line of "signature collection" notebooks in recent times but it is the latest, New Sony VAIO Nebula FW that seems to have reviewers and retailers all hot under the collar. So what can be said about this new laptop? What have VAIO managed to produce here?

Sony have promised "out of this world design" with this model, this design goes beyond the stunning Nebula pattern on the case of the laptop, it carries through into the features and technology used within. The VAIO Nebula FW boasts an impressive 16.4 inch screen, perfect for viewing movies, images and of course web pages. In terms of processing power the Nebula has a number of Intel Core Duo processors within the range and a hefty 8GB of RAM. With a standard hard drive of around 500 GB and the option to upgrade to an SSD consumers are blessed with a multitude of different options.

The most impressive fact is that the VAIO Nebula FW comes with a Blu-ray drive as standard, meaning that you can watch all of your high definition movies whilst on the move. With its flashy design and obvious aesthetic appeal it is clear that Sony want to impress the casual computer user, however, with such a range of features and some impressive technology this is a notebook that combines form and function.