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The PSP 3000: Purple, Pink and Turquoise All Over

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:43:09 -0700

When the limited edition lilac Hannah Montana PSP 3000 bundle was announced, I couldn't help but go on a bit of a rant about its sexist splash of color - although I don't think throwing Miley Cyrus' alter ego, Hannah Montana, into the mix helped out the situation either. Don't get me wrong, I love color, so the fact that Sony is coming out with a PSP 3000 in pink and turquoise this November, I feel like they've somewhat redeemed themselves. I'll let the pink slide on this one, but the turquoise? Perfection, and it will be available in a LittleBigPlanet bundle. . . total perfection. Are you liking the new colors?

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Will You Buy an Upgraded PSP 3000?

GeekSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:09 -0700

I'm a fan of the PSP. It's got some amazing graphic capabilities, and since one of my favorite games is on the PSP, it's totally handy to have with me when I travel. But if I'm being honest, the PSP does have its drawbacks; most notably being the screen glare! I love that I can watch movies more comfortably than I could with my iPod, but contorting the console to get the best angle while on the go is kind of a bummer.

So the announcement of the spruced-up PSP, called the PSP 3000 – which will hit European markets in October – has me anticipating an upgrade. The $250 dollar PSP 3000 will have an improved LCD screen with reduced glare, so I can play games and watch videos outside comfortably, and will also boast a built-in mic for all those Skype calls I'll be making.

Since I'm still not sure how many of you own a PSP, tell me, will you buy a PSP 3000 when it hits the States?

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Daily Tech: Is a Lime Green PSP-3000 in the Making?

GeekSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:40:25 -0700

A bright lime green SPS-3000 was spotted in the wild at a Sony factory in China. - Joystiq
Netflix is looking for an experienced engineer to lead the gaming platforms team, which means that Netflix might make its way to the Wii and PlayStation 3 . . . eventually. - CrunchGear
A new "solar city" is being planned near Charlotte County in Florida, and will include a 75-megawatt solar plant. - Switched
Planning on getting a new smartphone soon? You may just want to wait, because Palm, Apple, and RIM plan on releasing new phones by the end of June. - Silicon Alley Insider
Not everyone is happy with the second-gen Kindle screen. Many are taking to Amazon forums to talk about their Kindle font issues. - Wired

Daily Tech: Dell Brings Back White For the XPS

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:10:33 -0700

If you like the sleek and sexy look of white, you can pick up a white Dell XPS in 13 or 16 inches - Engadget
Gmail makes it easier to send messages to people you haven't emailed in a while (or whose names you've forgotten) - TechCrunch
Floridians get access to the PS3 Slim before everyone else in the US - Gizmodo
Here are 10 surprising facts about games and education - Green Pixels
It's rumored that Sony may be coming out with a PSP-4000 to replace the PSP-3000 - CrunchGear
This 1970s telephone bag from laPochette can be yours for $295 - Gizmodiva

PSP vs. PSP Go: Which Is Better?

GeekSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:07:39 -0700

I got the chance to check out LittleBigPlanet on the PSP yesterday, and put it to a head-to-head test on Sony's latest console, the PSP Go. So after fiddling around with both for a few minutes, I asked myself: "Which is better?" It's really hard to say. I mean, you'd think that moving from one PSP to the other would be as simple as moving from the DS to the DS Lite, but then, you would be wrong.

The PSP Go is notably more compact than the PSP, making the controls closer together, which is perfect for smaller, ahem, more feminine or childlike hands. Good marketing ploy perhaps? Either way, the PSP Go has an amazing screen, is 40 percent lighter than the old version, has the same general control layout, 16 GB of on-board memory, and an online shop to download games straight to your console.

But getting down to the nuts and bolts, which of the two PSPs is more comfy to play with? Find out my take when you read more.

Although I love the new screen and portability of the PSP Go (you don't have to carry around any cartridges), I have to admit that playing with the old PSP felt a lot better in my hands. And besides that, the price point is kinda high for a portable console (a whopping $250), and the wireless is not what you'd expect from a device that costs that much (wireless B, really? It's the same as what comes stocked on the PSP-3000). Change isn't always easy, but I thought that Sony would have made it a no-brainer, since they were the only gaming company that released a new console at E3 this year. The PSP Go hits shelves this Fall for $250, so the decision is up to you.

Daily Tech: iTunes Gets Blocked at the Olympics

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:23:12 -0700

Craziness! Chinese authorities are at it again, blocking access to iTunes after some athletes downloaded a pro-Tibet album. - CrunchGear
Image quality on the new PSP-3000 compared to the older PSP-2000 is a gazillion times better! - PSP Fanboy
Unplggd checks out the Sony VAIO LT all-in-one HDTV/PC and they were very happy with its appearance and performance. - Unplggd
If you have a jailbroken iPhone, Snapture 2.0 is a camera suite that will will enhance your iPhone's camera. - Gizmodo
An interactive picture lets you check out a panoramic view from the 10-meter platform at the Water Cube in Beijing. - The New York Times

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