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Sony Rebrands Mylo Personal Communicator as Mylo Internet Device, Probably Won’t Help Sales

10:40AM Adrian Covert | Sony took the radical step of renaming their “Mylo Personal Communicator” the “Mylo Internet Device.” Though it’s unlikely to affect the five of you that actually bought a Mylo, you have to wonder if it’s a last ditch effort to generate interest in a product that didn’t exactly set the gadget world on fire. [Pocketables via Gadgetell] More »
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Sony Mylo 2 Now Records Video, Supports 16GB Memory Sticks

11:55PM Mark Wilson | Are any of our readers sporting Mylo 2s? If so, carrying that smartphone-sans-phone is finally starting to pay off as today’s firmware update brings video recording. There’s other stuff too–16GB Memory Stick and general UI improvements–but the video is the big upgrade. Just stick with that Mylo 2 a little longer and who knows what good things will come of it? [Sony] More »
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Sony Mylo 2 Software Upgrade Brings WMV Support, Other Stuff

8:41AM Haroon Malik | A software upgrade to v1.1000 is now available for the Sony Mylo 2. The update brings WMV file support, a games shortcut on the home screen and SHOUTcast widget compatibility. Get your upgrade on by hitting the link, and if you notice any other improvements, drop them in the comments below. [Sony via Pocketables] More »
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Pocket Spelling Bee Looks Suspiciously Familiar

11:40AM Sean Fallon | Franklin’s new Pocket Spelling Bee was unveiled at the NYC Toy Fair this week and despite its more than passing resemblance to the Sony Mylo, it appears to be a solid educational toy. The device allows kids to compete against one another or the computer in a spelling showdown for supremacy. More »
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Sony Mylo 2 Now Available

11:40AM Haroon Malik | Sony’s portable web surfing device, the Mylo 2, which has full flash support, a touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity is now officially available for sale. The first shipments will take place on Monday, but you can go ahead and orders yours now. Check out out our complete Mylo 2 strip down, and groping session to make up your mind whether it is worth the US$299.99 asking price. AU: I remember when the first Mylo was launched, I innocently asked whether or not we’d see it down here. The response: “Hahahahahaha!” (Okay, not really, but they did say no). My point is, if you want one of these, you’ll probably have to import. [Sony Center] More »