What does the Sony Dash do and not do

Not quite an iPad, not quite a laptop and not quite an alarm clock, the Sony Dash is showing up at the top of a lot of Father’s Day gift lists. The Sony Dash can be probably the most interactive, yet expensive, alarm clock you will purchase. The Sony Dash can connect you to the web and run applications although it is pricey.

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Sony Dash features

First, the Sony Dash tech specs. The device is plug-in only (though Sony says a battery version is coming). There is a snooze button and power button on the top of it with a seven inch touch screen as well. The display has about 800 x 480 pixels. The Sony Dash features a 500 MHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. There are built-in stereo speakers and WiFi connections. The operating system of the Dash is Linux, with a Chumby-based interface.

The Sony Dash and what it does

At first glance, the Sony Dash is basically intended as an alarm clock media center. Along with Youtube videos, the Sony Dash will play Pandora and Netflix.Depending on some of the other developed applications you download, you may be able access Facebook and Twitter also.You need wireless internet access inside your house to use it. The Sony Dash is just an costly alarm without wireless internet.

What the Sony Dash doesn’t

The Sony Dash, like all good things, has limitations. It doesn't have a battery meaning it has to stay next to a power outlet. There is also no programming solution for streaming or downloading your own content; you can only stream things off the internet. Third, the Sony Dash doesn’t necessarily log you into all your favored applications; you may have to go to your Sony Dash account on a computer to do so.

Who the Sony Dash is good for

A hardcore computer user might think the Sony Dash is just an expensive toy. For individuals who use computers to take a look at pictures and watch a TV show, though, the Sony Dash may be a great option. The only major limitation is that without a pre-existing wireless internet connection, the Sony Dash is useless.

Unless you are able to discover a neighbor that is willing to share wifi with you, the device will set you back about $ 250 with connections.