Suhit Gupta
09-20-2007, 02:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2183009,00.asp?kc=PCRSS02129TX1K0000530' target='_blank'>http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2183009,00.asp?kc=PCRSS02129TX1K0000530</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Slimmed down and souped up, Sony's latest handheld gaming device, the PSP (model 2000) offers some welcome improvements over its predecessor. It boasts more RAM to make game load times a little faster and is now able to output video straight to your TV. The PSP's smaller size is also more pocket-friendly. Although the device provides the same great game play and media abilities that made the original PSP a success, convincing current PSP owners to upgrade will be tough. When Sony unveiled the new, redesigned PSP at this year's E3 conference, it appeared at first glance to be no different from the original. It wasn't until you "felt" the new PSP in your hands that you began to understand the subtle but thoughtful cosmetic improvements."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/psp2000.jpg" /><br /><br />It seems like everyone is saying that you can't tell the difference between the original PSP and the new one until you have held it. The new device seems to have a better feel and has a much better battery life. Clearly Sony is not willing to let the PSP be destined for oblivion and have tried to pump new life into it. However, I am still not convinced that it will succeed until Sony address the price of the UMD and the fact that it is not compatible with other devices, thus forcing consumers to buy games or movies specifically for the PSP.