Sony to Compete with iPhone with Retooled PSP
Sony has announced plans to develop the Sony PSP into a device to compete with the iPhone. Though there are no announced specifics about the changes in store there are some broad strokes painted by the deal inked with UK based BT.
The deal announced by the two calls for adding wireless broadband communications inclusive of high quality video calls, voice calls and messaging. BT has made a name for itself by providing these broadband services in the UK. The PSP will fit into the scheme of already existing infrastructure.
There is nothing divulged about possible design changes to the PSP beyond the goals of achieving the connectivity. I have to wonder if the PSP and Mylo merge together in this scenario. In an earlier post comparing the iPhone to the Sony Mylo I thought it was a good device for the target crowd of internet connected device users who do not want a monthly contract cost - such as college students. The new PSP will debut in Europe where BT operates.
I am curious to see how a PSP rebranded as a phone may look. I suspect it will have some of the appearances of the Mylo but wonder about the game controls of the PSP. It will be curious to watch the developments here.
What's your take? Does Sony have a shot at the iPhone market with a newly tooled PSP?
The deal announced by the two calls for adding wireless broadband communications inclusive of high quality video calls, voice calls and messaging. BT has made a name for itself by providing these broadband services in the UK. The PSP will fit into the scheme of already existing infrastructure.
There is nothing divulged about possible design changes to the PSP beyond the goals of achieving the connectivity. I have to wonder if the PSP and Mylo merge together in this scenario. In an earlier post comparing the iPhone to the Sony Mylo I thought it was a good device for the target crowd of internet connected device users who do not want a monthly contract cost - such as college students. The new PSP will debut in Europe where BT operates.
I am curious to see how a PSP rebranded as a phone may look. I suspect it will have some of the appearances of the Mylo but wonder about the game controls of the PSP. It will be curious to watch the developments here.
What's your take? Does Sony have a shot at the iPhone market with a newly tooled PSP?
Labels: BT, iPhone, Sony Mylo, Sony PSP
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