Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer – $69.99

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

High Hopes

Haven’t you ever had a dream that fell short? Don’t you remember how that felt?

Somewhere in the halls of Sonyplex, there was a man in a lovely office. This man thought he had a vision of what the future would be. This man could see row upon row of Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewers, all working in places where people might want information, but not a computer.

In the kitchen, Mom might use the Sony Dash WiFi connection to power recipe apps and serve up some Internet Radio like Pandora or Slacker. In the bedroom, Dad could be setting the Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer to work as an alarm, or maybe play those Eagles MP3s he loves so much. Little Johnny might use his Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer to post to Facebook, while Little Suzie could poke the 7 inch LCD color touch screen and pull up Faces Of Death on YouTube. Oh, yeah, it’s out there, and you know how strict Mom is about that sort of thing. She’d never allow it on the family computer… but a Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer isn’t a computer!

Yes, that man at Sonyplex thought he had it all figured out. But the market… well, let’s face it. The Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer showed up juuuuust about the time we got iPads and iPhones. The game changed on poor Mr. Sonyplex Man, and now he’s no longer in that corner office with the view of the lake. He’s in a cubicle, doing cold calls, trying to convince the Faces Of Death people they should go in on a branding scheme to open up that post-riotgrrrl neo-feminist market Hollywood’s so after nowadays. Will he succeed? Probably not. But he’s still up there trying, because even if everyone else has given up on the Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer… well, the Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer was his own personal dream.

So don’t buy a Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer so you can check your email in the bathroom. Don’t buy a Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer so you can log into Twitter from the garage. Buy a Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer because you remember that time you were eight, and you wanted to build a ten story treehouse. Buy a Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer because of that time you were nineteen, and decided you were going to go to a Burger King and make them deep fry a ChickenFish Whopper Croissant. Buy a Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer because you know what it’s like to have a quixotic dream that only you believe in.

For who among us can say they’ve never grabbed for the impossible? Who among us can say they’ve never wanted to change the status quo? Who among us can say they’ve never truly lived?

The Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer isn’t just about making your life a little easier. It’s about redeeming that poor executive. Don’t condemn him to a future where he hands back his washroom key as he’s escorted from the building. Show him that you, the American consumer, still care about the people with the craziest ideas. Show him the Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer has a place in this world after all.

Authorized for SquareTrade Extended Warranty

Warranty: 1 Year Sony

Condition: New

Videos:

• Introduction to the Sony Dash
• Unboxing the Sony Dash
• Set alarms to wake up to music or videos
• Watching YouTube videos on your Dash
  
• Downloading and using apps on your Dash

Features:

• Over 1,000 free apps and a Wi-Fi® connection delivers information and entertainment to virtually anywhere in your home
• 7-inch (diagonal) LCD vivid color touch screen
• Access always-fresh web content with the touch of a finger, without being tethered to your PC
• Customizing the Dash home screen to fit your own personal needs and style is easy; simply choose your favorite apps and theme that you want displayed
• This batch of Sony Dash product is loaded with Firmware versions 1.7.1254 to 1.7.1304, there are no 1.0.1111 versions which has caused issues for customers during updates
• Access your favorite parts of the Internet at a glance
• Instantly access a variety of full-length movies, TV episodes and videos from a large selection of entertainment apps including Netflix, YouTube and more
• Listen to Internet radio or your favorite MP3s by way of built-in speakers or the headphone jack (headphones not included)
• Internet radio from providers, such as Pandora® and Slacker Radio
• View photos and videos from online services such as Photobucket® and YouTube™
• Also equipped with a clock (and a snooze button), you can wake up to your favorite apps, music or built-in alarm sounds
• Choose from over 1,000 apps provided by chumby® industries to access your social network accounts like Facebook®, Twitter™, get up-to-the-minute traffic, weather and news reports, view the latest sports scores, stock info and more
• View the status updates and new postings from your friends and family, or view email
• With its small footprint, the Dash is the perfect addition to any counter top, nightstand, and/or side table
• Manage your family calendar with the Cozi app
• Need meal ideas or cooking tips? Access recipes from Martha’s Everyday Food app
• Take a break from your TV and get the latest news and sports reports from the likes of The New York Times, CBS Sports and ESPN. Or access an app to catch David Letterman’s Top 10 List
• Pass the time playing games on one of the many free gaming apps
• When you’re not actively engaged, the Dash can display photos from your online Photobucket® account
• USB 2.0 Interface lets you access audio, video, or photo content
• Create the perfect app yourself. Building and share your owns apps with the developer community (Click here to learn more)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 7.4375” x 5.625” x 2.375”
• Weight (Approx.): 1.2 lbs

Additional Photos:

• Front Profile
• Back Profile
• USB Port and Headphone Jack
• YouTube Menu
• Video On Demand
• Bottom Profile (Power Port)
• Package Contents
• Packaging

System Requirements:

• Broadband Internet and wireless network connection
• Online registration via a PC with web browser required
• Certain apps may require registration or account verification using a personal computer with Internet access

Easy to Use:

1. Connect your Dash Personal Internet Viewer to your home broadband Internet connection and Wi-Fi network
2. Choose your favorite Dash apps
3. Enjoy Internet content from virtually anywhere in your home

In the box:

• Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer, Model No. HID-C10
• AC Adapter

Inset photo credit: aroberts

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