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Trade Up to a New Sony Alpha and Save Up to $500

If you’ve been holding on to an old DSLR, waiting for the right time to upgrade to a mirrorless camera, Sony’s Trade Up Event is the perfect opportunity. From now through the end of March, trade in any working interchangeable-lens camera (either DSLR or mirrorless), and, in addition to your gear’s trade-in value, you’ll earn a bonus of up to $500 towards select Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless digital cameras. Add this to…

CES 2018: Sony X1 Ultimate Processor and 8K TV

Wandering through the exhibition space at CES is an exercise in trying to determine what is real and what is fantasy (in addition to just being exercise, period). Everywhere you look, someone is showing off a new technology that just seems too good to be true, that there’s no behind-the-scenes trickery making possible such great sound or such a stunning picture. Of course, if we’ve learned anything in our years in this…

Abt Exclusive CES 2017 Videos January 6, 2017

CES 2017: Sony Bravia A1E OLED TVs

Since the debut of the first mass-market OLED TVs by LG a few years ago, the entire industry has been waiting for a second major player to start implementing the technology into their high-end TV lines. Sony had previously shown an OLED concept at CES, but it never made it to market. This year, they came out with guns blazing, revealing a new OLED set that just might be the most beautiful…

Events Products January 29, 2013

Buying a TV for the Super Bowl: The Best Sets For the Big Game

If you’re buying a TV for the Super Bowl, Abt has something to fit every budget and space. We probably don’t need to mention that The Super Bowl is mere days away. It’s a good bet that most of America will be tuning in, whether to watch a heroic battle between hotshot quarterbacks, the epic halftime show or dozens of legendary commercials. If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your TV set, there’s…

Abt Exclusive January 8, 2013

Sony Tap 20: Tablet or a desktop computer?

Sony Tap 20 Mobile Desktop Blurs the Line Between Tablet and Desktop Computer CES 2013— Sony’s CES booth provided no shortage of wows, but one of the more unusual products we spotted was the new 20-inch Sony Vaio Tap 20 Mobile Desktop. Yep, you read that right: 20 inches. While designed to be an easily movable desktop computer, the Sony Tap 20 also functions exactly like an oversized tablet. Whether or not…

Events Products December 19, 2011

Classic Sony Showcased at Abt

Earlier this morning we had a film crew come and take some footage of our small yet interesting vintage Sony gadget collection. Included in the display are old items like a Sony Walkman circa 1979 or a transistor radio from 1968. Collected over the years by a Sony employee, the collection is a small glimpse of Sony’s technological history and advances. Stop by the Atrium at Abt and see Sony history for yourself.…

Events October 12, 2011

Sony Bravia TV Recall

Sony has announced that a line of their BRAVIA TVs have been causing complications for customers. The units are heating up aggressively which can potentially lead to the TV burning out, and creating damage to the exterior of the TV or any cabinetry they are rested in. Sony released the following statement: It has come to our attention through reports in Japan that in rare cases a particular component incorporated in certain…

Events Learning Center Products June 30, 2010

Sony Recalls Vaio Due to Burn Hazard

Attention Sony Vaio Owners: Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Notebook computers Units: About 233,000 Manufacturer: Sony…

Events Learning Center News Products June 11, 2010

3D Playstation 3 Games Now Available

Today is a big day for Sony Playstation 3 owners and anyone who is planning to buy one. For the first time ever, PS3 is offering 3D games. The good news was revealed yesterday in Culver City, CA at conference focusing on the latest 3D technology. Some of Sony’s top executives watched a presentation in 3D featuring 3D content from ESPN, the Discovery Channel, and Sony’s internal divisions. Some of the content…

Events Learning Center News Products May 4, 2010

Energy Star 4.0, New TV Standards for 2010

April 16th, the day the Energy Star Rebate program for appliances began and ended in IL, consumers saw the importance and popularity of the Energy Star rating system. Not only is the Energy Star revolution going to make this world a better place, but also it will make paying energy bills each month a little less daunting. Just a few days ago, May 1st, Energy Star standards changed for TVs. Previously, a…

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