Sony Dash

The Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer was announced at the 2010 Computer Electronics Show. It is a personal internet device. The Dash Personal Internet Viewer has a 7” touchscreen display and runs applications. Sony is promising thousands of free software widgets though such as alarm clocks, weather widgets, etc.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/ces-sonys-dash-for-apps-gold.html Many of the widgets are video services for online music, full-length feature movies and TV shows. Multiple sources of content can be run simultaneously such as listening to music while browsing the internet.http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10425924-269.html Applications would connect to social networking sites such as Facebook'. Now that the Dash is for sale, the page will reflect the latest applications and of course hands-on reviews of the shipped Sony Dash.

The applications are initially coming from Chumby but Sony plans to open the Dash platform although to date there is no software development kit.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/ces-sonys-dash-for-apps-gold.html There are a large number of widgets available from Chumby Store.http://www.chumby.com/guide New content arrangements have been announced with eHow, Golflink, and Livestrong.com.http://gizmodo.com/5473080/sony-dash-personal-internet-viewer-now-100-more-netflix-streamy CNBC has its Tech Rush app running on the Sony Dash (see Hulu link on source).http://www.hulu.com/watch/145104/nbc-today-show-sony%E2%80%99s-new-dash-offers-tech-rush

Wireless networking and free access to Sony's Bravia Internet Video streaming platform is included.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/ces-sonys-dash-for-apps-gold.html Sony is also partnering with Navteq for traffic updates. http://ces2010.techradar.com/2010/01/08/hands-on-sony-dash-review/ There will be a special Netflix streaming application.http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10454299-1.html The applications and the content are expected to be free.

The full specifications are now available at the Sony Store.http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666081675#specifications

The Dash comes with a 7 inch WVGA (800X480) capacitive touchscreen with gesture support. The built-in stereo speakers have 1 watt output each. There is a built-in microphone and 3.5mm headphone jack. The 500 Mhz processor has L2 cache of 32KB VD with 256MB 667Mhz DDR2 DRAM. Power is from AC only limiting its mobility compared to portable touchscreen devices like the iPad.http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10454299-1.html There is a also a Digital Ambient Light Sensor.

The built-in accelerometer adjusts for a vertical flip - portrait or landscape. http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10425924-269.html The Dash can also stand or lie flat do to its wedge shape. http://www.trustedreviews.com/peripherals/news/2010/01/07/CES-2010--Sony-Shows--200--Dash--Internet-Viewer/p1 The Sony Dash is similar to the Chumby internet radio player.http://www.pcworld.com/article/186125/meet_the_sony_dash_the_latest_tablet_to_debut_at_ces.html

Windows Media Video 9 supported up to 1080p. Other supported formats are Microsoft VC-1 and MPEG 4.10. Audio formats supported are MPEG-1, MP3, MPEG-4, and Windows Media Audio 9. Amazon supplies the backbone for Netflix streaminghttp://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/jonathan_takiff/20100512_Jonathan_Takiff__Cool_Internet-connected_devices__without_the__A__word.html

One of the first upgrades released the end of May in its first Over the Air update was USB playback.http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/05/sony_dash_gets_software_update_that_introduces_usb_playback.html

A brief demo from Digital Trends at the Consumer Electronics Show can be seen below.

Entertainment Netflix movies @ $9.99 per month; content from Amazon.com; Pandora and Slacker streaming-music channels

News/Media New York Times and CNBC, CBS Sports and ESPN, a local AccuWeather five-day forecast

Social Networking Twitter/Facebook account updates, YouTube, photo sites including Picasa and Flickr, recipes from Martha Stewart and Epicurious.

Alarm clock Number of choices to wake up to, different wake-up times, etc.

CNET (3.5/5)http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/sony-dash/4505-6739_7-33940785.html?tag=mncol;txt#cnetReview "personalized buffet of news, music, and video ... but nothing stands out ... a fun device for tech enthusiasts"

Mobile Tech Reviewhttp://www.mobiletechreview.com/gadgets/Sony-Dash.htm - "incredible amount of functionality"

Engadgethttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/01/sony-dash-review/ - "world's most complicated alarm clock"

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Chumby content has taken on a far greater role than the device itself. The major categories for Chumby widgets/applications (number of widgets) as of June 2010 are:http://www.chumby.com/guide

Dating (2)

Educational (38)

Employment (3)

Entertainment (101)

Finance (9)

Games (88)

Horoscopes (4)

Humor (46)

IT & Network (19)

Japanese (72)

Lifestyle (37)

Miscellaneous (103)

News (107)

Photos (46)

Public Service (11)

Shopping (24)

Social Networks (18)

Spirituality (12)

Sports (38)

Travel (26)

Video (35)

Weather (25)

Webcams (96)

Weird (91)