Sony PSP Go – The Ultimate Review

A couple of things are obviously different.  The Sony PSP Go is quite a bit smaller that the original PSP and the UMD drive has gone (phew!) and fortunately replaced by 16GB worth of inbuilt storage and a card slot.  The Go has snazzy (yet smaller) 3.8 inch screen which slides up to reveal the D-pad, analogue stick and buttons.

Regular PSP users of the past will have cottoned on to the decision to go with storage rather than UMD but we are more interested in the improved online access to rival some of the other portable media devices out there.

Sony to discontinue Go! Messenger Service in Europe

Sony had really cool plans for the Playstation Portable (PSP) and one of these nifty plans that aimed to showcase the PSP’s power and versatility was the Go! Messenger Service that it unveiled in Europe.

But Sony seems to have changed its mind regarding the viability of the Go! Messenger Service as it announced that it will be shutting down the said PSP service in Europe effective March 31.

Philips releases new PMPs

Personal media players are a great companion if you’re the type who is constantly on the move and away from your traditional sources of entertainment at home. Personal media players, or PMPs, are all in one gadgets because it cannot only play music files, it can also play videos as well. Top that off with the capability to play FM radio and a voice recording function then you will see why PMPs are growing in popularity.

Archos to partner with Google to produce Android OS media tablet

Archos (http://www.archos.com/) has established a reputation in the market for making portable media players or PMPs. The increasingly popular brand has made such an impact on the niche sector of PMPs that it already enjoys the respect of consumers and is now considered as a manufacturer of some of the best PMPs in the market.

Kindle 2.0 is Lighter, Brighter and Chattier

Kindle 1.0 was rumored to have sold at least half a million units in 2008. When Oprah Winfrey gave her golden endorsement, Kindle played a major role in bringing people to the good habit of reading. And who wouldn’t try to grab an e-book these days with a great gadget to read it with. At .36 inches (almost as thick as a child’s pencil), the Kindle 2.0 is thinner than the thinnest mobile phone. Weighs 10.2 ounces, and the edges doesn’t taper as sharply as before. Perfect, not too bulky, for men’s briefcases or the lady’s handbag.

Sony, Arsenal to bring replay TV during game day

I’ve always said that the Playstation Portable (http://uk.playstation.com/) is one powerful and under utilised piece of electronics hardware. It’s true that the Nintendo DS has outsold the PSP all over the world and that the former’s game library is soooo huge that it will bring the PSPs game library to shame. But then the PSP is a complete personal entertainment device. Not only can you play games with superb graphics, you can also watch movies in widescreen format, listen to music, browse through your favourite photos and even surf the internet.

A different iPhone gaming experience with the iControlPad

If you’re one of the Apple fanatics who eagerly anticipate Steve Jobs’ keynote addresses in different events all year round then you will probably have heard of Jobs talking about the iPhone/iTouch combo as a separate platform that Apple, Inc. wants to promote to users.

E-Slick e-book reader

Here’s one e-book reader that’s joining Sony and Amazon. A little late for the offering as the holidays has just passed but hey, we all need new gadgets to hold and to have. The E-Slick (developed by Foxit Software) is a little different from other e-book readers because it uses the PDF format. That, I think is cool because we do not want to fiddle around with too many e-book formats, eh?

Walk to play in this new DS game

I admit it.

I am hugely overweight.

I was quite the strapping lad during my younger years. I took care of myself because, let’s face it, that’s one of the best ways to attract the ladies. And I got my fair share of them. But marriage and kids makes you reorient your priorities. The daily workouts at the gym and the regular jogs give way to family night outs and taking care of the kids. Before I knew it I was way over my ideal weight.

Electronic Crossword Puzzle, Anyone?

I am a big fan of crossword puzzles. Before the days of the netbook, before the days of the PDA, and even before the days of the prevalent use of mobile phones, what did people do to amuse themselves on the run? I was not an adult way back then but I do remember looking in wonder at the older generation as they spent their time filling out those little boxes with letters as they tried to figure out what the answers to the clues were.

Sega Megadrive Handheld Console

SEGA! With this portable version of the classic console, you can revisit the 90’s and try and conquer all those games that you couldn’t beat as a kid!

Wrappz launch unrivalled ‘create your own’ software

Want to protect your iPod whilst keeping your individuality? Wrappz.com have the answer with their new software.

SmartQ T5-II – Multimedia and games in one

Most portable media players don’t offer the capability to play (good) games, but that can change with the latest T5-II from SmartQ.

The Stress Eraser: Real or Fake?

When it comes to the type of products that are suppose to be stress-free, I have my doubts that they really work. By looking at the description of the StressEraser, my guesses are probably right.

Portable Lie Detector Catches Liars in the Act

Did you know that handheld lie detectors were sent to the US Army this month to be used in Iraq?

The Luxury Wristwatch with Crystals

Put together a couple of crystals, some LED lights of different colors, a bracelet, a watch, and a “crazy” designer. What do you get?

Electronic Scoreboard for Baseball Fans

We’ve already mentioned a pretty useful digital golf counter, and to keep sports as the theme, here is a cool electronic scoreboard that will surely please all the baseball fans.

Turn Your PSP into a Pseudo-PS Game Controller

Don’t you sometimes wish your PSP has a better grip? Most specially when you’re so into the game and the PSP’s form just isn’t cutting it.

Nintendo Power Mints

From all the Nintendo related gadgets that we’ve seen at GadgetSpy, this is probably the one less involved with technology. Can you guess what it is?

Sound Shell DLite: Beefing Up Your DS

Got an inordinate desire to beef up your DS? After all, you didn’t buy it for its portability right? Well folks, Gametech has the answer to your needs.

Shootsac – A bag for your camera

In case you are a hardcore photographer that uses plenty of tools on photo sessions, check out the Shootsac – a bag made specifically for cameras. If you don’t like the normal bag color – black – there are over 10 covers which are very colorful and can be replaced with ease – prices can go from $39 to $59.

Sony Reader Digital Book

The quintessential luggage-toting image of bookworms has long gone. Now, even more so with something like the Sony Reader Digital Book available.

AtGames Mega Drive Portable

Did you grow up during the ’90’s playing Sega? If you’re in for a bit of a throwback, then AtGames’ Mega Drive Portable might please you.

Wii Sword Saber

LightSabers are great aren’t they? Now you can feel the force and look the part with this Wii light sword.

Remote Control Converter

I’m not sure how this nifty little remote control extender slipped under my radar but browsing the new Argos catalogue recently brought it to my attention.

Bullet Motorsport DVR

The Bullet DVR system is a personal video recorder designed for the fast, often rough world of motorsports.

Free Laptops For The Developing World

The OLPC association has begun taking orders in the USA & Canada for the much anticipated $100 “one laptop per child notebook”

Nintendo DS Cards

We’ve got a group test for three Nintendo DS homebrew cartridge systems, namely the CycloDS Evolution, R4 Revolution and the Supercard SD. We tested all the cards on an old NDS (the bulky silver ones).

PSP Price Drop

After phenomenal success with the PSP, sales figures of 25 million world-wide in 2006 alone, Sony has confirmed it will be dropping the price of the handheld console (initially in the US)

More Than Just A Time Piece

Television wrist watches have been available for some time now, this one however breaks the mould with onboard memory of 1 or 2 GB.

Nintendo Offers Their DS To Spys

The Nintendo DS handheld will be used as a spy gadget in the upcoming motion picture Stormbreaker. Offered in Hot Rod Red, with several game cards to provide its features.

Sony PSP & Nintendo DS Mobile Phones

Not content with playing games, watching telly and listening to music on your Nintendo DS or Sony PSP? Never fear – you could soon be using it as a mobile phone too.

Nintendo DS UK

Nintendo have just made it easier for us UK DS owners to get on-line whilst out in public, as well as being able to download free content to your handheld.

PSP Smackdown shocking loading times

A video shows the time taken for the Sony PSP to load Smackdown vs. Raw 2006 and actually start a game. Accompanied by the excellent Benny Hill soundtrack the game takes over 6 minutes to get going.

What’s in your Nintendo DS?

Ever wondered exactly what goes on inside your Nintendo DS? If you’ve got 13 minutes to spare – and a long attention span – you can find out, now!

4GB HDD for your Nintendo DS

Following in the footsteps of Datels 4GB HDD for the Sony PSP, is this offering to all Nintendo DS owners – a slot in 4GB HDD, to open up all those media possibilities.

Nintendo DS Gets Official Web Browser

Nintendo held their big DS press conference today, and revealed a number of new bytes, including some new hardware and software. One great confirmation was that the DS is getting a proper web browser.

Nintendo Revolution Controller : History

In a recent discovery of a Nintendo booklet, for recruiting college graduates in Japan, several pictures give the first preview of the Nintendo Revolution console rear ports.

Nintendo DSLinux gets WiFi

There’s the constant need to get the Linux operating system running on every conceivable item ever (including, but not limited to, the Xbox, the iPod and several vacuum cleaners). The Nintendo DS hardware gets improved on with the latest DSLinux developments.

Nintendo DS Lite size comparison video

Whilst not a real world comparison of the current Nintendo DS and the new replacement ‘lite’ edition, this short video compares the two side by side using some computer graphics rendering.