Well, it is about time Sony realized that they’ve been doing everything wrong. I mean everything. Their new “Mylo™ personal communicator” is basically a complete 360 degrees for them. I mean, they finally realized that convergence is key. The PSP started it, but really failed at bringing cheap, portable video to the consumer. It also had so much potential to be used as a portable WiFi device, but really hasn’t been pushed to it’s true potential. The Mylo is just that, a PSP with what we all wish it had:
- Qwerty Keyboard
- Instant Messaging
- Internet Phone/Voice Chat
- A battery that can last a real work/use day
- Built in memory
- Video, Audio, and a decent browser. Yes, Opera.
- WiFi Streaming between players
I’m happy to see devices like this sprouting up. I would keep an eye on Microsoft’s Zune, as well as this project and of course the Nokia 770. These devices are the future. The handheld market has been slow recently, but with these new additions there’s no telling where we are going.
Oh, and if you’d like to buy me one you can send a donation to me. Hey, my birthday is coming up give me a break!
Sony Mylo™ Specs
Sony Mylo™ Learning Center
Pictures
Video
Update:
The thing runs linux!
