OT: I bit the bullet. Got a PSP

p@mast3rs wrote on 2/9/2006, 11:45 AM

Ok, so I gave in to temptation. I bought a PSP today. Other than video (havent tried it yet), what other cool stuff can I do with the PSP? Charging the battery now so that I can install the 2.60 firmware.

Anyone know if you can check your gmail on it? Now that would be way cool. Instant messaging?

$300 for PSP Gigapack wasnt a bad deal especially since I got the last one in stock. :)

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FrigidNDEditing wrote on 2/13/2006, 1:11 PM

Hey - that's pretty slick - I just did my first Export to PSP from Vegas - NICE!!! - though it would be nice if they would let me just render at any time - and then transfer the file over later - but not a big deal at all.

I gotta say this is pretty slick - however I do see that the subtle changes aren't handled too well by the LCD (as it is with most LCD's) but it's certainly not bad enough for me to say - no go.

I like this a lot

Dave

GrenadaV wrote on 2/15/2006, 1:37 AM

I just got a wireless access point for home and can now surf the net from the lounge on my PSP and my connection is at the other end of the house...

...Man this is cool (oops, there's that kid coming out of me again LOL)..

Shame it (the web browser) does not support Flash (well not yet anyway)

:)
Rossco

FrigidNDEditing wrote on 2/15/2006, 2:39 AM

well, I've just found 3 dead pixels w/ in 48 hours.

Appearently Sony isn't willing to exchange for less than 7 pixels

GRRR. Not too bad - but frustrating for sure.

Dave

kerrying wrote on 2/15/2006, 7:39 PM

Personally, I don't quite understand the science and technical reason behind the gradual/sudden appearance of dead pixel, but according to the very sweet assistant at the shop, to best preserve battery life and minimise dead pixels, try put PSP into Off mode, instead of sleep mode, when the PSP is not going to be used for a long period (as opposed to pausing it for a short break or something). I found her advice is pretty true for the battery preservation part. As for the dead pixels, my PSP so far is still fairly new with no visible dead pixel spotted during purchase (although quite heavily used, with Untold Legends and Bournout Legends <-- awesome fun..), I am still observing the issue.