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Sony mylo Personal Communicator COM-1 2.4" LCD-Black
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Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Sony
Color: Black
Computer Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
Display Size: 2.4 inches
EAN: 0027242692688
Item Dimensions: 3100250140400
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: COM1BLACK
Modem Description: None
MPN: MYLOB
Native Resolution: 320x240
Platform: No Operating System
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Features:- Ultra-portable, Wi-Fi-enabled personal communicator and multimedia player in black
- Access e-mail, browse the Web, and make Skype VOIP internet phone calls
- Reach friends on three instant messaging services--Yahoo!, Google, and Skype
- MP3, ATRAC, WMA (secure) audio, MPEG4 video, JPEG photo playback
- 2.4-inch LCD display (320 x 240 resolution), slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
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Editorial Review:
Stay in touch with all your IM and e-mail contacts without having to lug around a laptop with the lightweight, wireless Sony mylo Personal Communicator COM-1, which also offers multimedia play back and VOIP Internet telephony capabilities. The mylo COM-1 enables you to use Wi-Fi (802.11b) connections found in your home, on your school campus, and at a variety hotspot locations to send e-mail, chat across multiple IM conversations, and browse the Web. While it doesn't communicate via cellular networks, you can use the built-in Skype VOIP (voice over IP) software to make phone calls over the Internet via the integrated microphone or the included external mic. This model comes in black with a gray keyboard, but it also comes in white with an orange keyboard.
The mylo COM-1 has 1 GB of flash memory, a 2.4-inch LCD display with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution (QVGA), slide-out QWERTY keyboard that's easy to operate, an embedded microphone and speaker, Memory Stick slot (PRO Duo) slot, and USB 2.0 port for connectivity to your PC and for charging the battery. The lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides up to 3.5 hours of Internet calling talk time, up to 7 hours web browsing, and up to 45 hours of music playback.
The What's Up screen provides an at-a-glance overview of your circle of friends, showing who's available for IM or Voice calling, and it displays what music is currently being played. You can easily control music playback without sliding open the keyboard using the handy music keys next to the LCD (play/stop/rewind/forward).
Communication and Connectivity
Reach friends using three of the fastest-growing instant messaging services--Yahoo!, Google and Skype--and use the Info button on the mylo COM-1's face to switch among multiple IM conversations. And with the built-in Skype software, you can enjoy free Internet phone calls to and from any Skype-enabled device, anywhere in the world (or SkypeOut to any phone number for a nominal fee.
Sony has partnered with Google's GMail and Yahoo! to provide easy access to on-the-go email. The slide-out QWERTY keyboard means you can type without the hassle of the repeated key-presses you'd need on the number keypad of a typical mobile device. The mylo COM-1 also enables you to browse virtually any Web site (via the built-in Opera browser)--allowing you to scroll horizontally and vertically through the page, fit to the QVGA width of the screen, zoom in to display web pages at full resolution, or zoom out to fit pages to the width of the screen. Mylo communicator's Web browser renders full HTML--not truncated WAP pages like browsers found on many cell phones and portable internet devices.
There are millions of WiFi hotspots including over 15 million American homes, almost every university campus, plus shopping malls, coffee shops, fast food restaurants, hotels, airports and border-to-border coverage in a growing number of U.S. cities. Enter your current location and the mylo COM-1 will direct you to the nearest of over 20,000 free and pay public hotspots in the U.S.
Multimedia
In addition to powerful communication features, the mylo COM-1 also provides a wide variety of digital audio, video, and photo playback. Offering compatibility with MP3, WMA (Secured and Un-Secured) and ATRAC formats, you'll be able to play music you've purchased from many online music stores. You'll also be able to watch MPEG4 video transferred to an optional Memory Stick Duo or saved to the 1 GB memory after processing on your PC using the optional Image Converter 2 software. You can also download and view hundreds of JPEG pictures from the Internet or from your digital camera. Transfer is easy using the supplied Mylo Image Transfer software, via drag and drop from your PC desktop, or onto saved to an optional Memory Stick Duo media card.
You can also connect to other nearby mylo COM-1 devices using a device-to-device ad-hoc network, enabling you to listen to streaming music and transfer data files wirelessly.
Note About Connectivity
The mylo Personal Communicator COM-1 requires a compatible wireless LAN access point to use the interactive IM, email, and Web features. It generally requires no additional monthly service charges as long as you are connected to free access points found in homes, cafes, businesses, and campuses. However, some access points and features may rely on Internet services which may require a fee.
What's in the Box
Sony mylo Personal Communicator COM-1 (black), stereo headphones, external microphone, carry case, USB 2.0 cable, printed operating instructions.
Instant Messaging. Web Browsing. Music. Pictures. Videos. Imagine all the fun things you do on your PC, concentrated in the palm of your hand. Introducing the Mylo personal communicator. It connects to open 802.11b WiFi networks anywhere in the world. So you can get away from your desk and roam your wireless network. Or step out to a coffee shop while staying in touch with your friends. Or move around your campus from the dorm to library. The Mylo Communicator is about fun, convenience and near-instant gratification wherever there's WiFi access. IM is easy because of the built in QWERTY keyboard. There are no monthly service fees. So you can chat, talk and share with your friends nonstop. And the Mylo communicator is made to multitask. You can play your tunes while you IM, email or browse the web! The Mylo name stands for My Life Online. And Sony puts it right under your thumbs.PRODUCT FEATURES:Instant Messaging via Yahoo!, Google Talk Or Skype;Skype Internet Voice calls;Digital music player;HTML Web browser;Send/receive e-mail;MPEG4 video Playback.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - great customer service and speedy delivery!!!!
The product was delivered on time and when I had a question customer service was very very helpful. A+
Rating:  - Don't Buy Anything From Sony
I bought my son a Mylo for Christmas. It was a nice device while it worked. 3 weeks later and the screen is acting up. As I write this I am STILL on the phone after 72 minutes waiting to speak to the 5th person. Noone has any power to do anything not to mention know what to do. The level of incompetence exhibited by their personnal is beyond belief. If this is how Sony supports their products this will be the last Sony anything that makes it into this house.
Rating: - Great Little Device
This is a wonderful device for the average college student. Alright so:
pros-
1) It's got wireless internet (some people have said it may not work on college campuses due to lack of the authentication support but it does work at my campus (with that type of authentication) and I have a few friends with these devices that go to other colleges and it works well there also).
2) Its got messanging services (google talk does run AIM)
3) Its got a text program (essential for taking ... Read More
Rating: - Sony Mylo
The Sony Mylo is delightful, with great graphics and surprisingly good sound, even without headphones or external speaker. My only disappointment is that it will not play video without purchasing optional video software.
Rating:  - Cool looking, limited functionality
Good things:
Skype VOIP phone
Skype Messaging client
MP3 player
Photo Album
Bad things:
Terrible keyboard (too small, top row too close to display, space bar is not centered)
No VPN support for email
Display size is not optimized for web pages
No backlit keyboard
No games or flash support for web games
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