Sony

In a classic battle between Korea and Japan, Sony and Samsung are fighting to be first. First to have a 200Hz LCD TV, that is. It's a also a matter of semantics. Samsung had the world's first prototype, but it's looking like Sony is going to be selling one first. They previewed the Sony Bravia Z4500 LCD at IFA.

Want even more confusion?

Just in time for back-to-school home video projects, Sony has slashed prices on two of their new HD camcorders by $200. The models are the HDR-UX20 and the HDR-UX10, both are high def digital video cameras with still capabilities.

This sale drops the $999.99 HDR-UX20 down to $799.99 and the HDR-UX10 will drop from $799.99 down to $599.99. Not too shabby.

Remember SACD? You know, Super Audio Compact Disc?  You know, Sony's contender against DVD-Audio? Both provided better sound quality and more channels than CD, and were supposed to replace CD? And remember how both failed in the U.S. market?

Our friends over at HD Guru are reporting that next month Sony will slash $100 off the list price of their diminutive BDP-S350 Blu-ray player and sell it for $300. [EDITOR'S NOTE: Damn!

Exciting gaming news from Sony out of Germany's Game Convention. Lots of new Playstation product. Who doesn't love new games?