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 are the new Sony Reader digital book models. According to an independent report from Forrester Research, eReaders will be one category that’s a breakout success this holiday season.
Sony’s Pocket Edition™ Reader and Touch Edition™ Reader Digital Books
Take up to 350 of your favorite books to go with the Pocket Edition™ Reader and Touch Edition™ Reader digital books. A Sony Reader is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features an E-Ink® paper-like screen technology for easy reading. Access books from a wide number of online bookstores. http://j.mp/58DhVD
“I’m attached to my Sony Reader and won’t leave home without it. The digital reader has no rivals when it comes to portability and flexibility.”
- Ellen Roseman, Toronto Star columnist, as written in Writer’s Union magazine
Sony’s VAIO® L Touch HD PC/TV
VAIO notebooks have become synonymous with style. New on the scene is the L series with touchscreen operation that’s both a PC and HDTV.” ($1,699.99)
“This sleek system, both a computer and a television, is perfect for the bedroom or kitchen. With 1080p resolution and Blu-ray Disc player, the VAIO® L delivers crisp, high-definition viewing at the touch of the screen.”
- Blaine Kyllo, technology columnist
Sony's A500 a™ Digital SLR Camera with DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens
With Quick AF Live View and the new in-camera auto High Dynamic Range feature for capturing highlights and shadows. The feature handles high-contrast scenes like looking out a window into bright daylight, and allows for shooting two photos at different exposure levels. Within 2 seconds, the BIONZ processor combines the two shots into a single image with maximum highlight and shadow detail. ($899.99)“The A500 would be a fine choice for DSLR novices thanks to the many digicam-style features, but the great versatility and advanced functions make it just as suitable for photo enthusiasts”
- Photographer and journalist, Peter K. Burian
See the complete list of Sony gift ideas at http://j.mp/61M5oN
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