Gizmodo: Mylo

So the PSP Go Is Basically a Sony Mylo 2 With Gaming Then?

Jason Chen — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:30:00 EDT

The PSP Go leak confirmed two things: that the device was real and that it's coming at E3, and that Sony's experience with the Mylo internet device wasn't going to be wasted. They look almost exactly the same.

There were a couple hints leading up to this. There was the patent for a mystery device that could browse the web and play back music—but also had a touchscreen. There was the rebranding of the Mylo into an Internet Device, which was strange to us at the time.

But why is Sony using the Mylo body to make a flash-based PSP that won't replace the PSP 3000? I have no idea. Maybe they felt bad for the only very lightly-used machines and molds they had for the Mylo and wanted to give them a purpose? [PSP Go]

Gadget Deals of the Day

John Mahoney — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:20:00 EST

Emperor, I mean Treasury Secretary, Paulson may have decreed that the bailout isn't just for bunk mortgage securities anymore, but my guess is you and I won't be receiving a chunk of that $700 billion federal pie directly anytime soon. So today's recession special Dealzmodo roundup will ensure you're not left out with a JVC MiniDV camcorder for $130, $100 off a Sony Mylo internet device and the Family Guy complete series for $60 bucks—in a Stewie head no less! But that, of course, is not all.

Cameras

• JVC GR-D850 MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom for $129.99 (originally $229.99 - ~~valid until 11/12~~). - Whoops, already Wooted out. Sorry.

• Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 10 MP Digital Camera (with free 8GB memory & case kit) for $331 plus free shipping (originally $399.99 - valid until 11/30. Use coupon code CAMERA118 for $8 off).

Computing Accessories (Cables, Peripherals, Routers, etc.)

• Linksys WPSM54G-RM 802.11g Wireless Print Server for $39.99 (originally $84.99).

• Canon PIXMA MP190 InkJet All-In-One Color Printer for $57.99 plus free shipping (originally $84.99).

• Brother MFC Series MFC-7440N All-In-One Printer for $180 shipped (originally $239.99 - valid until 11/17. Use coupon code EMCBBBBAK for $20 off).

• Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router for $33.24 plus free shipping (originally $59.99).

• DVI to HDMI 6-ft Gold Plated Cable for $7 plus free shipping (originally $15.99).

Computer Parts & Monitors

• Seagate 400GB IDE Hard Drive for $54 (originally $110).

• Acer Ferrari F-20 Black-Red 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $129.99 plus free shipping (originally $399.99).

Flash Memory

• PQI SDHC 16GB SD Card (Class 6) for $27.99 (originally $89.99).

• A-Data PD9 My Flash 8GB USB Flash Drive for $16 plus free shipping (originally $69.65).

• A-Data 8GB Speedy CompactFlash for $20 (originally $69.99 - valid until 11/13. Use coupon code MEW15P for 15% off).

Home Entertainment

• Scott 37" Widescreen LCD HDTV for $425 (originally $1,183.99).

• Sony 1080p BDP-S350 Blu-ray Disc Player for $199.99 (originally $299.99).

MIDs

• Sony Mylo internet device for $199.99 (originally $299.99)

Stocking Stuffers

• Family Guy - The Complete Collection DVD Set for $59.99 plus free shipping (originally $169.98).

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

Adrian Covert — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:40:00 EDT

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]

Sony Patent Hints at PlayStation Phone, Possible Mystery Device?

Benny Goldman — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:01:46 EDT

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]

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

Mark Wilson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:55:00 EDT

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]

Sony Mylo 2 Software Upgrade Brings WMV Support, Other Stuff

Haroon Malik — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:41:43 EDT

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]

Pocket Spelling Bee Looks Suspiciously Familiar

Sean Fallon — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:40:52 EST

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.

The Speaking Spelling Bee also features a 2" high-contrast LCD screen, the ability to play on the go or connect to the tv, clear speech and sound effects, the Merriam-Webster Intermediate Dictionary with over 70,000 words, the Merriam-Webster Intermediate Thesaurus and the Merriam-Webster Rhyming Dictionary. Pricing and availability have not been announced. [Franklin via Make]

Sony Mylo 2 Now Available

Haroon Malik — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:40:00 EST

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]

Sony Mylo 2 Gets Leaked?

Jason Chen — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:19:04 EST

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]

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

Jason Chen — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:30:37 EST

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]

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

Benny Goldman — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

• 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]

The NY Times on Mylo: Pogue Goes Back to School

Gizloco — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:05:32 EDT

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:

"There's nothing quite as embarrassing as a grown-up trying too hard to look young and hip."

I agree, 43-year-old tech journalist. As far as rocking goes, he likes the fact that the mylo plays nice with Skype once you've connected to a Wi-Fi network. What he doesn't like is...

how bad it functions as a Web browser and is shocked that it doesn't play music downloaded from the iTunes Store. Oh, and to put videos on it, you need to convert them into a special Sony variant of MPEG-4, which can only be churned out with Windows software. – Nicholas Deleon

A New Gadget on Campus. Who's It For? [New York Times]

Mylo Gets Hot, Kisses T-Mobile

Noah Robischon — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:29:58 EDT

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

First Sony mylo Screenshots: The Home Page

Brian Lam — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:15:03 EDT

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.

See that cheesy picture of the mylo on the left? Thats usually where a picture of your friend goes when you've selected them from the tiles on the right hand side. It displays a battery meter, WiFi reception bars, the time, and track, artist, and playback time of whatever you're listening to on the right. I hear that new mylo song is awesome! (Official screenshots have their drawbacks.) If anyone knows anything else about the mylo, tip us. And, more mylo butt pictures after the jump.– Brian Lam

Mylo Video Hands All Over [internal]
Mylo High Res Photos[internal]

PSP2 Wish List

gizcontrib — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:15:27 EDT

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.

What do you want to see in the PSP2? Tell us in the comments! (if you need a comment account, email IwantToComment@gizmodo.com) – Richard Baguley

Sony's Mylo Killer:PSP2? [CNet]

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

Brian Lam — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 21:24:14 EDT

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.

First Post: Media Player With WiFi, Skype, Browser, and Messaging [internal]
mylo at Sonystyle [Sonystyle]
mylo Minisite [Sonystyle]

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

Brian Lam — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:00:01 EDT

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.

The mylo has 1GB of flash memory, backed by a Memory Stick Pro Duo slot. Its screen is a 320 by 240 pixel 2.4-inch LCD. It'll retail for $350 when it hits the shelves in September.– Brian Lam