Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

A multitalented megazoom, the HX9V will satisfy a broad range of users--from snapshooters looking for more zoom to enthusiasts who want the latest and greatest compact camera features.

The good: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V is overflowing with shooting features, and has excellent photo and video quality and solid shooting performance.

The bad: The HX9V might actually be too much camera for some users and there are a couple of minor design issues.

The bottom line: Feature junkies in search of a compact megazoom should get the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V.

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I just listened to both Sonos models and I was surprised at how horrible they sounded. Honestly, any $150 bookshelf speaker sounds better.
Posted by 7Pythagoras (7 comments )
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CNET, the PlayStation 3's most affordable price is $249. In your description, it says it is $299.
Posted by brian_leppez (19 comments )
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great program
Thanks Bill
Posted by 286868 (1 comment )
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good luck ,I wish you running as perfect producer as the best one in the future.
Posted by barbarawalter (1 comment )
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Why rush to others when CNET just gives you the required peace of mind about your software. With that will and support a can see a bright future in the field of IT. Keep it up.
Posted by Hezron_Maina (1 comment )
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great info. but i am looking for prices in india.
Posted by 16-06-58 (1 comment )
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***. lol
Posted by fospizzle (2 comments )
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this is excellent
Posted by niela123 (1 comment )
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I like CNET and have used the site for many, many years. But what are you all thinking when you put an Audi A7 in your list of reviews??? Most of the technology features you mention are carried about by your readers and the technological entertainment and information serving features in cars are not without some klutzy implementation. I can guarantee that the technology will be old by the time the car changes hands the first time. Please, Automotive is a different industry. Unless the car is so vastly different from other cars (and the Audi is not) then let's not stray so far from home.
Posted by qaz111111 (10 comments )
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Haven't you heard? Flash on mobile is dead! Adobe gave up, Jobs won!
Posted by steverk14141 (1 comment )
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Why Sonos Play:3? there are many other attractive new speakers from Bose or Logitech
Posted by swisslakes (70 comments )
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Bose are the best.
Posted by rosie82 (5 comments )
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hello very nice an cheap sites i need i new laptop,i have an acer extensa 5220.but mail is not good he's very slow
i saw by you the nr 1 don't now the name anymore ,but first need to spare to get the money together so that take i while but love him.
dinie01
Posted by dinie01 (1 comment )
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I am tired of hearing or seeing anything to do with the Ipod!!!
Posted by mopheadtg (1 comment )
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Your not in the in crowd, if you do not become a Mac person.
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Seriously, it reminds me of the 3 general prices you can pay for a 20oz cup of coffee. You could be in the in crowd and go to Starbucks everyday and pay $3~5 for a cup of good Java, or you could go to Dunkin Donuts & pay $1.89 for a Good cup of Java with anything you want in it (Ilike whipped cream on top). My last and cheapest example of buying a Good cup of Java out is at 7/11 and they have almost everything I like for $0.99 but no whipped cream.
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So with that analogy, you can put the same Coffee in 3 different cups with the seperate flavorings from each store and you could guess which coffee came from which store. The question remains; Are you the person who has to keep up with the jones's Mac/Starbucks, Are you happy with the cool Cell phone you have until the contract runs out and decide you paid far to much for it and go the cheaper way next time, then you are a PC kinda person. Are you the 7/11 kinda guy who doesn't own a laptop, has a cell phone that answers calls, has a sim card and a calendar and timer, and has cable TV.
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Are you like me and laugh at all the people running around in the mice mazez, while trying to hurry and get through life. I make my own coffee at least 5 times a week and use flavored creamers because I just never have liked the flavor of coffee. Are you such a penny pincher that you didn't ever go for the Cable/Dish/Fios TV, because you can buy a $70 High Definition 1080p Antenna and mount it on your roof and receive about 30~40 free Open Air TV shows and College Football on Saturday & NFL on Sundays. I do not have a PC, instead, my work has supplied me with the 3 laptops that I now have at home, because each Software supposidly needs to run alone. One more thing, I am a Sony Fanboy and I have had nothing but Good times with all of their products including my 2 PS3 consoles which play Hi Def 1080p Blueray movies & upscale normal DVD's along with the Netflix service, which I am hooked on because of the amazing amount of quality shows & Movies I can watch for next to nothing each, instead of sitting through the Commercials on TV or Cable/Dish. Yeah, I do pay $30 a month for 3Mb DSL Service, which oddly enough works pretty well for supplying a total of 5 laptops and 2 PS3's, with only occasional histeria from my boys when they are playing ONLINE. No matter, cause it doesn't interfere with my Netflix and I pay the same for my DSL as my 20 year old pays for wireless service for his phone.
- Enough said! It is a crazy mixed up world we live in. I hope you all keep fairing well in it, because the new toy from this year for $2,000, becomes the hasbeen toy of next year for $700. I pay around $20 to $40 for all my PS3 games, simply because I do not have to play them when they 1st come out. My 2 boys will split the cost to justify paying full price. I guess they have never been as hungry as I was as a child.
Merry Christmas
Posted by Bigdogtim7 (4 comments )
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Why does anyone giving a flying crap what enyone else buys or likes? Don't like it? Then don't buy it. It's that simple.

And by the way, bigdogtim, know the difference between "your" and "you're." It is not a little thing and it does matter.

And what is a mazez? hahaha Brilliant writing.
Posted by CTIvan (1 comment )
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Asus PA246Q ? Affordable price? $479? Dear Editors of C-Net...you are bat crap crazy!
Posted by pmshop_4 (1 comment )
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This is a professional class IPS monitor that costs from $900 to $2000 from other brands. The panel is 1920 x 1200 which is much more useful and sadly, very hard to find these days. If I had the money I would buy this in an instant.
Posted by Petriedish (62 comments )
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Re: "affordable" @ $479.99. I AGREE wholeheartedly!
Posted by kemill (1 comment )
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As someone who owns both an ipad as well as an android tablet, I am trying to comprehend this choice.

I like the iPad, don't get me wrong. But compared to my Android, it is just weak sauce. And now, with quad core Android Tablets coming out, it is going to be even further behind.

Again, I like iPads, so don't bash me. I really do like them, and would not hesitate to recommend them to those individuals looking for a basic device. They are great for movies, music, and games.

But for surfing the Internet, multi-tasking, and more advanced tasks, my Android tablet does much better. When traveling, the Android tablet can replace my laptop, the iPad cannot.

Is it just a hype thing? Seriously? I am really asking. If it is a hype thing, then I guess I can understand that. People get more excited about opening brand name gifts.

But... if we are talking about gadgets that do the most, are most powerful, most well designed, etc... clearly the edge goes to Android.
Posted by vayapues (24 comments )
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I was interested in your post since am going to get a tablet and am debating iPad or Vibe running android. My question is what about viruses? I keep reading how android market does not vet programs and the % increase in viruses on android is skyrocketing. Would you please share your experience on this issue? That is only reason why I'm reluctantly leaning to iPad. thanks
Posted by franciemr (2 comments )
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When mentioning traveling, I would think that the iPad would best android tablets based on battery life and the sheer amount of productivity apps that are exclusive to ios. I don't own both but my friend has a Xoom. Honestly I like the size and dimensions of the Xoom better but still wouldn't ever come close to trading my iPad for it. I guess that's just my preference though. I would recommend to anyone considering a tablet, that they need to have some hands on time before making the plunge. Best buy usually has an excellent selection of all the tablets.
Posted by creesp (105 comments )
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Your highly touted CNET Tech Tracker is not working. Suggestions please.
Posted by glee10151946 (1 comment )
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Few months ago I purchased Roku 2 XS and was disappointed that English subtitles' fonts in Netflix streaming movies was too narrow and weak yellow causing very difficult to read. I had returned it back with a refund and gave my feedback to Roku about needing improving wider and brighter yellow fonts of English subtitles for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing loss customers. I am happy with Microsoft Silverlight with much readable bolder fonts in both PC and Mac and TV sets via HDMI cable from computers. I have no idea if Roku listens our feedback.
Posted by cliffroc491 (11 comments )
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Few months ago I purchased Roku 2 XS and was disappointed that English subtitles' fonts in Netflix streaming movies was too narrow and weak yellow causing very difficult to read. I had returned it back with a refund and gave my feedback to Roku about needing improving wider and brighter yellow fonts of English subtitles for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing loss customers. I am happy with Microsoft Silverlight with much readable bolder fonts in both PC and Mac and TV sets via HDMI cable from computers. I have no idea if Roku listens our feedback.
Posted by cliffroc491 (11 comments )
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Don't know the size of the monitor but I got a HP 2710m ( 27" )which is fantastic, great color, etc for $299. with free shipping.
Posted by jackE44 (1 comment )
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You can buy the Galaxy SII at Best Buy for $149.99 (AT&T 2-year contract).
Posted by conatserla (1 comment )
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Hi, I am new in using ipad, which I got from my daughter who gave me because her husband has just bought another new ipad instead of it.

For my lacking knowledge about an ipad, I can't use it smoothly yet because ai need to learn how to use it promptly. I find it is is so different with the usual computer windows. Every time go to surf through some website, I'm required to bring out it's screenary keyboard which is really difficultly to be typed with words and numbers on changed keyboards.

What are the most important tasks needed to do? I am not quite sure yet. What functions can bt used, what advantages more advanced than the ordinary computer windows?

Who can tell me any suggestion?

sfiawong.
Posted by sfiawong (3 comments )
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I love the Sony Camera product line and have stuck with it with no hesitations. I note further in my comment Short Story that I am a Sony Fanboy, so please forgive me, all of you who love the Ipads and any other overpriced MAC product. Maybe you will find my comments below enjpoyable to read, since I am 1 serious penny pincher.
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I do feel as though your not in the in crowd, if you do not become a Mac person.
-
Seriously, it reminds me of the 3 general prices you can pay for a 20oz cup of coffee. You could be in the in crowd and go to Starbucks everyday and pay $3~5 for a cup of good Java, or you could go to Dunkin Donuts & pay $1.89 for a Good cup of Java with anything you want in it (Ilike whipped cream on top). My last and cheapest example of buying a Good cup of Java out is at 7/11 and they have almost everything I like for $0.99 but no whipped cream.
-
So with that analogy, you can put the same Coffee in 3 different cups with the seperate flavorings from each store and you could guess which coffee came from which store. The question remains; Are you the person who has to keep up with the jones's Mac/Starbucks, Are you happy with the cool Cell phone you have until the contract runs out and decide you paid far to much for it and go the cheaper way next time, then you are a PC kinda person. Are you the 7/11 kinda guy who doesn't own a laptop, has a cell phone that answers calls, has a sim card and a calendar and timer, and has cable TV.
-
Are you like me and laugh at all the people running around in the mice mazez, while trying to hurry and get through life. I make my own coffee at least 5 times a week and use flavored creamers because I just never have liked the flavor of coffee. Are you such a penny pincher that you didn't ever go for the Cable/Dish/Fios TV, because you can buy a $70 High Definition 1080p Antenna and mount it on your roof and receive about 30~40 free Open Air TV shows and College Football on Saturday & NFL on Sundays. I do not have a PC, instead, my work has supplied me with the 3 laptops that I now have at home, because each Software supposidly needs to run alone. One more thing, I am a Sony Fanboy and I have had nothing but Good times with all of their products including my 2 PS3 consoles which play Hi Def 1080p Blueray movies & upscale normal DVD's along with the Netflix service, which I am hooked on because of the amazing amount of quality shows & Movies I can watch for next to nothing each, instead of sitting through the Commercials on TV or Cable/Dish. Yeah, I do pay $30 a month for 3Mb DSL Service, which oddly enough works pretty well for supplying a total of 5 laptops and 2 PS3's, with only occasional histeria from my boys when they are playing ONLINE. No matter, cause it doesn't interfere with my Netflix and I pay the same for my DSL as my 20 year old pays for wireless service for his phone.
- Enough said! It is a crazy mixed up world we live in. I hope you all keep fairing well in it, because the new toy from this year for $2,000, becomes the hasbeen toy of next year for $700. I pay around $20 to $40 for all my PS3 games, simply because I do not have to play them when they 1st come out. My 2 boys will split the cost to justify paying full price. I guess they have never been as hungry as I was as a child.
Merry Christmas
Posted by Bigdogtim7 (4 comments )
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Stay away from the Portege, period. I got one and within 3 months the hard drive crashed and could not back up because weeks before that the USB's had stopped working. Customer service is so busy they cannot call you back when you wait 20 minutes and then get disconnected because they are so busy, what does that say, customer no-service is swamped? It is a very flimsy device and I am looking back fondly on the days when my Dell was rock solid.
Posted by edmch (2 comments )
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hi frnds would u please suggest me is it o.k to go ahead vid this
Posted by gurukb (1 comment )
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I love the Sony Camera it gives best result in daylight or against sunlight
Posted by saad_100 (3 comments )
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I think It is very good for you
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