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portables

Sony Rebrands Mylo Personal Communicator as Mylo Internet Device, Probably Won't Help Sales

Sony took the radical step of renaming their "Mylo Personal Communicator" the "Mylo Internet Device." Though it's unlikely to affect the five of you that actually bought a Mylo, you have to wonder if it's a last ditch effort to generate interest in a product that didn't exactly set the gadget world on fire. [Pocketables via Gadgetell]

Feature

8:40 PM on Thu Aug 14 2008
By Adrian Covert
5,197 views, 32 comments

Latest by jbang: @VakeroRokero: Of the seven people I know with a PSP, only one has any sort of homebrew / emus running. Lots more »

patents

Sony Patent Hints at PlayStation Phone, Possible Mystery Device?

The prospect of a PSP phone looks even more likely now that we've seen Sony's patent for a touchscreen handheld. The patent describes a device with "digital tactile pixels" that respond to touch and give feedback via vibration. This patent was submitted by Sony Computer Entertainment, the group behind PlayStation, and not Ericsson, like the last alleged PSP phone patent. The mystery device is covered to play games and music and browse the web, but also make phone calls, so what else could it be? [patent via Tech Digest]

Feature

7:01 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Benny Goldman
5,952 views, 14 comments

Latest by TUIRC: You touch the screen. The tactile pixels are on the perimeter of the screen. Then, what are tactile pixels for? more »

updates

Sony Mylo 2 Now Records Video, Supports 16GB Memory Sticks

Are any of our readers sporting Mylo 2s? If so, carrying that smartphone-sans-phone is finally starting to pay off as today's firmware update brings video recording. There's other stuff too—16GB Memory Stick and general UI improvements—but the video is the big upgrade. Just stick with that Mylo 2 a little longer and who knows what good things will come of it? [Sony]

9:55 AM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,680 views, 17 comments

Latest by Alex Brewer: My friend won one of these from Sony. That's pretty much the only way I could see ever owning more »

software

Sony Mylo 2 Software Upgrade Brings WMV Support, Other Stuff

A software upgrade to v1.1000 is now available for the Sony Mylo 2. The update brings WMV file support, a games shortcut on the home screen and SHOUTcast widget compatibility. Get your upgrade on by hitting the link, and if you notice any other improvements, drop them in the comments below. [Sony via Pocketables]

6:41 PM on Sat Apr 12 2008
By Haroon Malik
4,036 views, 12 comments

Latest by EnochLight: "The update brings WMV file support.." Heh - if WMV playback is half-assed and broken like it is on the PS3 more »

learning

Pocket Spelling Bee Looks Suspiciously Familiar

Franklin's new Pocket Spelling Bee was unveiled at the NYC Toy Fair this week and despite its more than passing resemblance to the Sony Mylo, it appears to be a solid educational toy. The device allows kids to compete against one another or the computer in a spelling showdown for supremacy. More »

7:40 PM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,870 views, 7 comments

Latest by captainleah: @EDENe: DITTO! more »

sony

Sony Mylo 2 Now Available

Sony's portable web surfing device, the Mylo 2, which has full flash support, a touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity is now officially available for sale. The first shipments will take place on Monday, but you can go ahead and orders yours now. Check out out our complete Mylo 2 strip down, and groping session to make up your mind whether it is worth the $299.99 asking price. [Sony Center]

Feature

7:40 PM on Sat Jan 26 2008
By Haroon Malik
9,897 views, 32 comments

Latest by elislider: i have never once seen a Mylo outside of the sony style store. NEVER. not even on tv or the more »

mylo 2 hands on

Mylo 2 Gets A Video Groping


If you were wondering what the Mylo 2's basic functions looked liked, we've got a hands on video with the newly designed Sony Mylo 2 that we showed you earlier. The video demonstrates the various Mylo 2 features, such as: upgraded UI, "unsophisticated" touchscreen, widgets, full youtube.com / flash support, 1.3 MP camera, and picture effects. One of the most desired features is the full youtube.com / flash support, which sounds promising, but because of navigation issues it makes viewing a flash video much harder than it should be. So to see for yourself, check out the Mylo 2 hands on video.

7:40 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Christopher Mascari
7,356 views, 20 comments

Latest by N/A: Well, it can't be a phone. If it was a phone, you'd have to pay periodically... that defeats the point more »

mylo 2

Mylo 2 Has New Design, Touchscreen, Flash Support

The Mylo 2, like its predecessor, is a portable internet communicator. This one is more powerful, but it's still a freak of nature. It throws in a few internet functions here, some media player features there, and tops the thing off with a camera. Some of its key features include:
• 3.5-inch, 16:9 touchscreen
• 802.11 b/g wi-fi
• Instant Messenger and Skype compatibility
• Music and video functionality
• 1.3 MP Camera with simple photo editor
• Flash video compatibility (YouTube, Daily Motion, etc...) More »

Feature

7:30 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Adrian Covert
22,412 views, 17 comments

Latest by Lapko: if ths was a cellphone it would kick ass............but that being said. Its not so it sucks! more »

rumor

Sony Mylo 2 Gets Leaked?

QJ.net published a picture back in October that sheds some light on the Sony Mylo 2 FCC rumor we showed you yesterday. This older shot shows off the device's front side, which meshes with what we saw in the FCC docs—namely, a sliding body with rounded sides and a flattened top and bottom. We know a bit more about the Mylo than what's shown in qj.net's picture, but we can't comment on it yet. If this really is the Mylo, it shows an interesting design turn from the bulgy-looking first gen. [QJ]

5:19 PM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Jason Chen
6,580 views, 12 comments

Latest by rexdot: @Sunatic: why the fcuk must everyone say "iTouch" more »

sony mylo 2

Sony Mylo 2 Handheld Communicator Keeps Sliding Form Factor, Adds Faster Wi-Fi

There isn't much to know just yet about the Sony Mylo 2, an update of the original Skype/Wi-Fi/Browser/Messaging tool that hit last year. What we do know is that it looks slightly more squarish than the original, it keeps the sliding form factor, adds a camera and has 802.11g as well as 802.11b. The only thing we'd tack on is some kind of 3G data connection so you wouldn't have to be in Wi-Fi range all the time, but that may be a dream best saved for Mylo 3. [Electronista]

2:30 PM on Mon Dec 17 2007
By Jason Chen
3,750 views, 15 comments

Latest by N/A: This should beable to bluetooth conect to ericson phones to use there 3g (hint) from picture it most likely has more »

roundup

Afternoon News: Give Gifts on Wii, Get a Cheap Mylo, New Light Bulbs for Ireland and More

• Dealzmodo: Sign up for a Sony Visa card, get a Mylo for $49 and one free year of T-Mobile Hotspot service. Our own Chris Mascari said it best: "Kinda makes me wish I wanted a Mylo." [Sony]
• The Wii Shop now lets you send Virtual Console games to friends as gifts. First person to send me Super Mario 64 gets a gold star. [Crave]
• Ireland will ban the sale of incandescent light bulbs in 2009. Crossing my fingers that a 2010 ban on Bono is next. [Tech Digest]
• Nokia wants a cut of user revenues from carriers, like someone else we know. Jealous much, Nokia? [BGR]
• LG has sold 15 million Chocolate handsets. Kudos to them on finding 15 million suckers. [Wireless Info]

4:00 PM on Mon Dec 10 2007
By Benny Goldman
2,090 views, 14 comments

Latest by N/A: i've mentioned this before in regards to ontario's (canada) upcoming ban on incandescent bulbs: they need to not ban them, just more »

mylo

The NY Times on Mylo: Pogue Goes Back to School

The liberal media elite over at the New York Times just now published a review of the Sony mylo some two months late. Pogue himself takes a look at the end all, be all, WiFi, Skype, IM, Browser, music sharing mp3 player aimed at students. My favorite part is his opening line: More »

1:05 PM on Fri Oct 20 2006
By Gizloco
1,183 views, 12 comments

Latest by jYopp: For that matter, I doubt it would compete with the new WebKit-based browser in the newest Nokias, either. I more »

wireless

Mylo Gets Hot, Kisses T-Mobile

Mylo owners just scored a year of free T-Mobile HotSpot access. As anyone who has popped open their laptop in a Star*ucks knows, that's a $30 per month value. We've been high on Sony's personal communicator ever since we got the first look at it back in August. The only hangup was: How do you make Mylo useful if you don't live near a wireless mesh network? Seems that Sony answered the question today — at least for the 12 months after your first login. The offer begins in November. – Noah Robischon

12:29 PM on Thu Oct 12 2006
By Noah Robischon
1,099 views, 7 comments

Latest by PMonkey: Wow. An incomplete sentence, followed by a smart-ass who misspells 50% of his words. I've never seen that on the internet more »

wireless

First Sony mylo Screenshots: The Home Page

Sony Mylo, the new wifi communicator we broke the news on a week or so ago, has a home page that lists your buddies by icons. Since the phone has Skype, Google Talk, Yahoo IM, and Email, you can just select a friend's icon, and then click on which service you want to use to ping them. More »

4:15 PM on Fri Aug 18 2006
By Brian Lam
1,504 views, 1 comment

Latest by TheZodiac: Sony really needs to give this MSRP a slice with the machette. Even though it has more basic functionality than more »

psp

PSP2 Wish List

Some gadget freaks are never happy. Right after Sony launches the Mylo, David Carnoy at CNet is demanding more with a list of requests for the Sony PSP2, ranging from a built-in hard drive to a second flash media slot for SD and xD cards. While the first is possible, given Sony's devotion to the MemoryStick the second is probably about as likely as it coming with an option to walk my dog, fix me a cocktail and do the washing up. But I guess you can still dream. More »

2:15 PM on Thu Aug 17 2006
By gizcontrib
3,666 views, 35 comments

wireless

Sony mylo Update: Hot Images, New Name, Sony Site Live

Remember the Sony mylo we posted pictures, stats, and a video on last night? Well Sony's official store page is up, along with a dedicated mini-site. The Sony "roboticized" model name is COM-1/W and COM-1/B (respectively, the white and black models.) The Links to all, with more pretty images, after the jump. More »

9:24 PM on Tue Aug 8 2006
By Brian Lam
5,952 views, 19 comments

Latest by Nato!: If it had phone capabilities, I would consider it when I got around to buying a new phone. BTW, the website more »

portable media

Sony Mylo: Media Player With WiFi, Skype, Browser, and Messaging


Compared to most Sony gear we've seen over the past few years, the mylo is a breath of fresh air. The media player does MPEG-4, digital audio, and pictures. But it also has a WiFi connection and a QWERTY keyboard, for chatting on Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger (No AIM support, sorry.) Wait, wait, wait! It also works as a wireless Skype phone! And it has an Opera browser. And it can wirelessly stream music to other mylo owners in the area, ala iTunes. Without cellular connectivity, its not going to best a Hiptop, but we love the open standard support. Full Stats and a video review after the jump. More »

1:00 AM on Tue Aug 8 2006
By Brian Lam
38,774 views, 70 comments

Latest by sarahhh: i like it. its pricey, but i am saving up for it now =] and it doesent matter what electronic more »