Stories from Consumer Reports Electronic Blog
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Sony unveils Cyber-shot cameras, one waterproof to 16 feet
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Jan 30, 2012
Sony has announced three new Cyber-shot subcompact cameras: the 18-megapixel DSC-TX200V, $500, 16-megapixel DSC-WX70, $230, and 16-megapixel DSC-WX50, $200. All are wide-angle, have 5x zoom lenses, can capture full-HD resolution video, and are able to capture 2D and 3D panoramas... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Zoom Lenses
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Sound byte: Sony Bloggie Live pocket camcorder
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Jan 27, 2012
Digital cameras and camcorders were a big part of the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show. And one of the hot consumer gadgets that caught our eyes at CES in Las Vegas was the Sony Bloggie Live camcorder. In this Sound... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Sony
- Digital Camcorder
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CES 2012: Element Electronics will make TVs in the U.S.
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Jan 12, 2012
Element, a value-priced TV brand you may have noticed during promotional selling times such as Black Friday, is doing something few other TV manufacturers would dare: It's going to start making its televisions in the U.S. The company also announced... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Black Friday
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CES 2012: Panasonic introduces thinner cameras with long zooms
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Jan 10, 2012
Panasonic has announced two new point-and-shoot cameras with long zoom lenses -- a big plus for photographers who want to zoom into the action at a sporting event or concert without carrying a bulky camera. The 14-megapixel Lumix DMC-SZ7 and16-megapixel... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Zoom Lenses
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CES 2012: Sony offers new cameras and projection camcorders
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Jan 10, 2012
After battling delays in various camera product launches in 2011 due to flooding in Asia, Sony unveiled today more than a dozen new camcorder models for 2012. None will be standard definition (although two SD models--the Handycam SX85 and SX45--will... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Sony
- Digital Camcorder
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Daily electronic deals: Refurbished Sony CMT-LX20I stereo system with iPod dock
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Dec 7, 2011
Today's electronics deals, courtesy of The Consumerist: MacMall: MacMall Black Friday / Cyber Monday II Sale: Up to 75% off over 500 item Sony Store: Refurb Sony Micro Shelf Stereo System w/ iPod Dock for $55 + free shipping Neither... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Black Friday
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10 tips to prevent ID theft while holiday shopping
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Nov 25, 2011
Black Friday. The start of the year-end shopping spree where millions of consumers will prowl local shops and online retailers for that perfect holiday gift. And, it's also a very prime time for criminals and hackers out to steal your... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Black Friday
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Black Friday roundup: Here's everything you need to know
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Nov 24, 2011
It's almost here: Black Friday is in two days, and holiday shopping is about to get serious. We at Consumer Reports have been working feverishly to provide you with the best advice on how to survive and even thrive on... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Black Friday
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Small Business Saturday looks to compete with Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Nov 23, 2011
Advertised holiday sales creep earlier and earlier each year, and Small Business Saturday (Nov. 26) has entered the fray to compete with Black-Friday sales at big retailers, and Cyber-Monday deals by online vendors. This year marks the second small-business Saturday,... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Black Friday
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Best GPS deals for 2011 Black Friday--Your guide to navigating doorbusters
Consumer Reports Electronic Blog &bull Nov 22, 2011
Looking for a great deal on a portable GPS navigator? There are many discounts being offered for Black Friday, though some prices are clearly better than others. It can be time consuming to scan sales flyers and determine the true... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Black Friday

