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Like Bugsy, Sony took its annual show to Vegas this year in hopes of finding fortune with its new lineup of home-theater and digital-imaging products.
Sony's Vegas show
Sony line show 2005 It seems only fitting for the godfather of gadgets: this year, Sony moved its increasingly popular annual line show from the swamplands of New Jersey to the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip. At the Caesar's Palace event, Sony showcased its entire consumer product line for 2005--more than 60 new products from TVs to digital cameras to MP3 players. All this comes on the heels of the CES and PMA trade shows, and with the massive launch of the Sony PSP later this month, it should ensure that Sony remains the capo of consumer electronics in 2005.
SONY PHOTO SLIDE SHOW
Sony photo slide show
Want a ringside seat for all the action at the 2005 line show? Go a few rounds with the new televisions, MP3 players, digicams, and other gadgets.
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The details on all of the new Sony products, with specs, pricing, and availability.

A/V receivers
Seven all-new receivers for 2005, and we have a hands-on review of the first $300 receiver that can handle 7.1 surround sound to hit the market.


Camcorders
These 13 new models, which first debuted at CES, include a radical new take on DVD camcorder design and a compact, consumer three-chip model.


Digital cameras
So good the first time around at CES and PMA that Sony gave an encore of its nine new cameras, from basic point-and-shoots to enthusiast models with image stabilization.


DVD players
Seven new DVD decks, such as a $150 player that can upscale DVDs to HD resolution. Plus new DVD recorders with dual-layer recording and HDMI output.


Home-theater systems
Five new home-theater-in-a-box systems, including stylish Dream systems with wireless satellite speakers. Plus, a new surround-sound speaker package.


Portable audio
Sony is serious about taking out the iPod with nine new products featuring OLED screens, built-in cameras, and aggressive prices. Oh yeah, they play MP3s too.


TVs
Six new LCD and LCD rear-pro sets--sorry, no new plasmas at this show. Plus, an updated version of Sony's location-free TV technology.


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John Morris is the editor of home and entertainment coverage for CNET.com. Have a question for him? Send him e-mail.