Sony introduced two new portable TV sets - the D500 and G200. Both the D500 with its 3-inch screen and 2-inch G200 are built to catch Japan’s 1Seg over-the-air digital TV format; they also support the standard’s electronic programming guide, letting viewers take a quick glance at the schedule regardless of where they begin watching. Like their full-scale counterparts, the portable Bravias even include a mobile version of the Bravia video decoding engine.


Aside from size, the two models are differented by its storage: the D500 comes with 2GB of flash memory to record up to 10 hours of programming, including scheduled advance recording while the G200 does not have any built-in storage. The D500 can even extend recording time to accommodate sporting events or other shows that run late. The D500 is also said to be more color-accurate up to 74 percent of the NTSC range and more resilient in bright sunlight.

The two mobile Bravias both sport AM/FM radios and will reach the Japanese market on April 10th for prices of approximately 1 for the G200 and 6 for the D500. An American release is currently unlikely and would need to swap the 1Seg tuner for North America’s MediaFLO format.

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