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Sony PSP 2000 Just Got More Useful and Cooler

  • Posted: Monday, February 04, 2008
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  • Author: pradhana
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  • Filed under: Gadget, Skype, Wi-Fi

Sony has used CES 2008 as a platform to announce that Skype will be available on the devices with the next firmware update at the month. Users will be able to find a Skype icon under the network menu.

If you have an account you are in business, and if you don't you can set one up right on your PSP. From there, it's just like you have become accustomed to - free calls between Skype users, SkypeOut to call the friends who aren't cool enough to use Skype, and SkypeIn for those friends to call you.

There is a limitation you should be aware of before you get too excited, though - it will for some reason only work on the PSP-2000, so if you have an older model you are out of luck. The killer app would be to use Skype in-game, but there's no word if that will be possible.

The new and improved model, PSP-2000, is not the second generation of the PSP, but is rather an enhanced version of the current unit. One of the most useful features in the new model is the ability to output photos, movies, and games onto a television screen at standard definition resolution (480p) with a set of AV cables.

Next, to solve the unit’s bulkiness, Sony slimmed down the PSP-2000 by about 20% and made it 30% lighter. Although the unit is still way bigger than a iPod Video or iPhone, it’s a good improvement.

The internal RAM has doubled from 32 to 64MB requiring less loading cycles. Although the new CPU requires less power and UMD reading time has been reduced, the battery life remains the same since a smaller battery had to be used to fit into the slimmer unit. Some rumors indicate a possible brighter LED backlit screen, which could drastically improve battery life, however no official statement has been issued.

The new PSP can now be charged using a USB cable, though it will take 5 hours instead of 2.5 with a AC adapter. The WiFi switch and speakers have been repositioned for easier access.

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