Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer Gets An Update

Sony’s Personal Internet Viewer, the Dash, is getting a software update.

Back at the start of April we talked about the Dash: https://moviesgamesandtech.com/2010/04/02/the-sony-dash-personal-internet-viewer/

Owners of the Dash have received an email from Sony telling them of a new update that will introduce some new features this month.

I still haven’t got my hands on one yet, and I know that Tim was disappointed that it couldn’t be mounted so he hasn’t got one yet either.

Have you got one? What do you think?

Here is what the email says:

Dear Valued Sony Customer,

Thanks for purchasing the new Dash™ Personal Internet Viewer. We hope that you’re finding it a fun and useful addition to your home.

As a connected device, we’ll constantly be improving Dash to better meet your needs. At the end of this month, we’ll send out our first over-the-air software update. This update will provide usability and utility enhancements, including:

• USB functionality for MP3 music playback and photo viewing
• A new theme called “Full Screen App” that allows your apps to scroll in full-screen mode
• Enhanced alarm functionality, including adjustable snooze duration for custom alarms and simplified one-touch alarm dismissal

When the update arrives, a black dialogue box will pop up on your Dash screen, informing you that an update is available. Simply choose “Now”, and after the download is complete, your Dash will restart with these improvements. (Quick tip: If you choose “Later”, putting your dash into Night mode and then resuming normal operation by touching anywhere on the screen will bring up the dialogue box again.)

Watch for other updates next month, including new themes and the addition of expanded Internet radio options. And remember, if you ever have questions about Dash, visit http://www.sony.com/dashforums. Also, be sure to join the Dash community at http://www.facebook.com/Sonydash.