http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/ Engadget Comments for Sony's Dash goes on sale, officially this time http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 9:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Umm YEESSSSSS!!!!]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
pah, i just got paid today. been intrigued since announcement, why not? :P]]>Apr 29th 2010 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/jml42691/IMG_2169.jpg download: http://www.9031.com/downloads/screensavers.html

And for alarm clock functionality, use ALARM CLOCK 1.0: http://download.cnet.com/Alarm-Clock/3000-2350_4-10064069.html?tag=mncol

(spacebar sets snooze, can use any MP3 or default buzz for alarm, and has 8 alarms, one for each day of the week and one extra)]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
A 7" touchscreen alarm clock that you can watch Netflix and listen to internet radio/Pandora on from your bed.

Not to mention a ton of other apps:
http://www.chumby.com/guide]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
When I hear Mad World, its Monday. Wake up to Unstoppable from E.S. Posthumus, I know its Friday. :D]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
lol, thats clever (song for each day)]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
I usually have a netbook close to my bed when I sleep, I have to turn it off because of the fan sound. I wouldn't want a netbook as an alarm clock.

Also, I wouldn't want the LCD to be on all night next to me in screen saver mode. ]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 12:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
Did you click the link I posted?

Good point about the fan, but my Dell Mini 9 has no fan or moving harddrive, its completely silent. =)]]>Apr 29th 2010 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 1:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
For a Netbook, even with a B&W screensaver the backlight is still on, a netbook is unfit to be used as an alarm clock next to a bed.

For this Sony Dash I'm assuming the backlight turns off at night.

At $200 its easier to get the Dash..]]>Apr 29th 2010 2:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
Yeah this thing is pretty awesome, and does pretty much everything people mentioned or hoped it could do.

Check this video, in bedroom, in office, in kitchen, in living room. Also you can place it on table in two different ways straight up or place it down on its back. So cool.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666081675#additionalImage1"
]]>Apr 29th 2010 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Reactions... http://j.mp/sony-dash-tablet-view
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I like the Dash from what I've seen, I want one, I hope they come to Korea. But, in any case, I used to look for good computer alarm clocks all the time. So, @ducman, thanks my good man. ]]>Apr 29th 2010 8:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Cool product though, maybe if it was somewhere around 50-100$, I'd get it...but 199$? No way.]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 10:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 3:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
1. I can compose simple e-mails.
2. I can load it up with MP3s.
3. I can access Food Network recipes.

Seems like it would also serve as a nice little photo frame when not used for other things.]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
Okay, so verdict appears to be FAIL. No user-accessible internal memory. No memory card slots. How much would it have cost to add an SD card slot to play my own music?]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
No SD slot or internal memory, true, but there is a USB port that allows you to connect a thumb drive from which to display photos and play music.

And who knows, just like with Sony's latest Blu-Ray players which will be updated via firmware this Summer to include DLNA support, and since the Dash does provide for over the air updates, maybe we will see such DLNA support in the Dash some time soon and then you can just stream your music or photos from most any compliant device.

I like the overall looks and capabilities of the Dash that I certainly would be willing to perhaps gamble on such additional functionality in the future.]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
In the meantime, I'm loving my PURE Sensia. Would love to see a head-to-head against that. Was it expensive? Yes. Is it the best, most thought-out Internet Radio/Alarm Clock yet? Without doubt. Buyer's Remose? ZERO

http://www.touchmyradio.com/]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/I should explain: Chumby's Internet Radio experience is distilled down to a few channels of their choosing. A "real" internet radio allows unfettered access to all internet radio stations, not just those that "someone" has chosen for you, plus supports all streaming formats (aac+, mp3, etc...)]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Just found the specs here

http://buyaslate.net/specs/sony-dash-specs

and watching a video here...

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644695998

It seems it is a very capable 7-inch slate.]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/another thing you can't watch on an ipad]]>Apr 29th 2010 10:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
as it stands now who wants a $200 alarm clock?]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
There is a Netflix widget which will allow you to watch your on-demand Netflix playlist. This was a huge selling point for me. I will use it as a bed-stand device only so I think it could be a great product. Of course, it might end up being lame, but I'll never know until I try it. If it is, there's always e-bay!

- Mr. Moo
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There are plenty of micro-apps and even websites you can go to to turn your netbook into an alarm clock though. You can set it not to sleep upon closing the lid, or set to lowest brightness and it uses little power (low brightness is 6 watt on my Mini 9).

If you were to leave it on 24x7x365 in Houston at least thats a $5.12 anual electricity bill. I usually bring my netbook w/ me though after I wake, so its less than that.]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 9:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
the thing is great!]]>Apr 29th 2010 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 10:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/]]>Apr 29th 2010 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/
SRSLY?]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nightstand-weather-clock-music/id347843970?mt=8]]>Apr 29th 2010 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 11:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/sonys-dash-goes-on-sale-officially-this-time/Apr 29th 2010 11:57AM