Sony mylo COM-2 Personal Communicator (Black)

Also available in White
Features:

• Send instant messages, Skype phone calls, and e-mail via web mail
• Music player (MP3, WMA, ATRAC and AAC codecs), MPEG-4, AVC(baseline) video playback
• 1 GB internal memory, plus Memory Stick Duo media slot
• 3.5-inch high resolution (800 x 480) color LCD Touchscreen, 1.3 megapixel built-in camera

Product Description
The mylo COM-2 Personal Communicator lets you connect to Wi-Fi hot spots, talk, chat and surf the web without a contract. The Wi-Fi Sony mylo personal communicator gives you what need to stay connected. It conveniently uses wireless LAN technology so there are no monthly bills or long-term contracts. Call your friends on Skype for free or IM them on AIM, Google Talk, or Yahoo! Messenger using the backlit slide-out keyboard and enjoy unparalleled communication in the palm of your hands. You can also browse the Web, take photos and share them on the 3.5" LCD touch screen. With COM-2's backlit keyboard you can type wherever you want to regardless of how much light is available. COM-2 comes with several pre-installed widgets that range from basic like the Google search widget and the Facebook Notifier that tracks activity on your Facebook page to more advanced apps like the My Contacts widget that works as a consolidated buddy list for all the IM applications on the mylo. With the built in 1.3-Megapixel Camera imaging and everything you do online are at your fingertips. 1.3-Megapixel Camera with macro mode Built-in Speakers 3.5mm headphone jack via remote controller USB Ports - mini USB jack Formats Supported - JPEG, PNG, BMP8, MP3, WMA, AAC, and ATRAC Type Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Expansion Slot (up to 8GB Memory Stick(R) Duo/PRO Duo supported) Memory Size - 1GB Internal memory Battery Type - Removable Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery 3.7V 1200mAh Battery Life (Approx.) - Up to 6 hours Internet calling, up to 20 hours music playback, up to 7 hours video playback, and up to 6 hours Web Browsing Web Browser Type - Access NetFront with Adobe Flash Lite 3 Internet Voice Calls - Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, Skype or AIM Dimensions - 5 1/4 x 27/32 x 2 5/8 (130.8 x 20.7 x 64.6mm) excluding protrusions Weight - 6.8 ounces (193 grams) including rechargeable battery

Editorial Review
The redesigned Sony Mylo COM-2 (which stands for "my life online") enables you to stay in touch with all your IM and e-mail contacts without having to lug around a laptop. While still curvy along the sides for a comfortable feel in the palms of your hand, the top and bottom of the Mylo COM-2 have been given a sleeker straight edge. Other improvements include a larger 3.5-inch LCD (800 x 480-pixel resolution), a bump in Wi-Fi speed to 802.11g (in addition to 802.11b), and a built-in 1.3-megapixel camera. Other features include an easy-to-operate back-lit, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, an embedded microphone and speaker, multi-format digital audio player, and integrated Skype VoiP capabilities.



The redesigned Mylo COM-2 now includes faster Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), a 1.3-megapixel camera, and upload/download capabilities so you can share photos on the Web. With the integrated wireless LAN, you won't have to worry about monthly bills or long-term contracts--just connect to any open Wi-Fi network and start chatting with friends using AIM, Google Talk, or Yahoo! Messenger. You can also browse the Web as well as send and receive email. Enjoy free Internet phone calls to and from any Skype enabled device and PC anywhere in the world, or Skype-Out to any phone number for a nominal fee.

The built in 1.3-megapixel camera lets you capture photos, edit them on the built in photo editor and--because the COM-2 features upload and download capability--post them directly to your blog or even to your Facebook page.

Through its hi-resolution touch-screen, enhanced Web Browsing combined with Adobe Flash Lite 3 support means you now have access to websites like YouTube and others. Flash Lite support also means you can play compatible casual Flash games.

In addition to powerful communication features, the Mylo COM-2 also provides a wide variety of digital audio, video, and photo playback. Like it's predecessor, the COM-2 is compatible with MP3, ATRAC, WMA (including secure Windows Media DRM 10 tracks you've purchased from online music stores or downloaded from subscription services), and it now can also play un-secured AAC tracks. The improved video player supports both MPEG4 simple/advanced along with the improved video quality of MPEG4 AVC. And the Mylo COM-2 is all about multi-tasking: listen to music while you IM or surf the Web.

The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of continuous music playback, up to 7 hours of video playback, and up to 6 hours of Internet calling. It comes with 1 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded via Memory Stick Duo media, and it offers USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity to your PC.

Mylo Widgets
The Mylo COM-2 comes with several pre-installed widgets that range from a Google search widget and the Facebook Notifier (tracking activity on your Facebook page) to more advanced apps like the My Contacts widget, which works as a consolidated buddy list for all the IM applications on the Mylo. In addition to the preinstalled widgets, you'll be able to download new widgets from the Mylo web site as well as register as a developer if you want to build your own widgets.

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.