Abraham Borq

Once again Joystiq's poor reporting does little to inform its readers, let me clear up a few things in regards to the PSP and LocationFree connectivity. NO I DO NOT WORK FOR SONY!

*Sony was on-hand at last night's Digital Experience, again focusing on LocationFree TV--highlighted during the keynote. If you're interested in turning your PSP into a portable TV/DVD/DVR player, you'll have to first cop the LocationFree base station ($349; $299 with current rebate). The base station features a NTSC tuner with RF input, 2 video inputs (1 S-video), 3D digital combo filter, Ethernet port, and IR blaster.*

Some what true but actually it costs $300 and a $50 rebate would make it $250, also integrated into the base station is wifi so while in range you can connect directly to the base station.

*Theoretically, you could use the LocationFree technology to turn your PSP into a semi-portable monitor for your home consoles. That is, you could watch (but not control) your PS2 on the PSP's screen--you'd have to have the base station and PS2 nearby to control the game.*

Ah... no this is rediculous, why even mention such a stupid idea, there is obviously a bit of lag (time varies due to connection of course) which would make playing any PS2 or other console game for that matter horrible, no one in there right mind would do such a thing and besides why would you want to when obviously you would have to have a controller right next to you so you wouldnt be too far from the base station in the first place duh!?!?

In regards to the lag I mentioned this does not affect tv watching, comparing the PSP to my TV showing a NBA game with about 3-4 seconds of delay which is pretty damn good for what its worth.

*Until WiFi hotspots are introduced into every nook & cranny on the planet, LocationFree TV has a limited range. Still, it's a fine technology for homebodies that are serious about television. With this setup, you'll never miss a second, even during trips to the kitchen or bathroom breaks.*

This comment right here really shows your lack of understanding, wifi is every where my friend! I can just about connect almost every where, cable and telco services give out wifi modems now, they sell wifi routers at target and walmart, in a large amount of urban areas the downtown districts have free wifi access, malls, libraries, business offices, etc. etc. I can just about walk down my block and connect to a hot spot on the side walk, not to mention how easy it would be to buy a usb wifi dongle and plug it into a non wifi enabled pc and thus share the connection, my point being it is very common and more so then finding yourself a ethernet socket to plug into.

I have been using the LocationFree unit for about 2 months now with fantastic results, I have the unit hooked up to cable and mediaportal pc so I can watch live tv and also my movie/tv show collection and even schedule for the pc to record tv from the psp and then later that day watch it! It is a brilliant piece of gear which does what no other can (besides slingbox) which is stream to a PSP not just a PC which I might add you can also do! Bundled together is PC software that you can use to connect to the base station remotely with wired or wifi. I actually have the PC software installed on my wifes little sub notebook so she can have tv on in the kitchen when shes cooking.

Anyway, I guess LocationFree PSP is too smart for the average user (or even 95% of the user base) people are just dumbfounded by its purpose and possibilites, do a search and you'll find only a small handful of brief reviews and almost no real info (case in point!) which is too bad.

P.S. I also heard rumors that PS3 will use this technology along with the PSP!?