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1.0 stars
"Great idea - horrible execution"
Pros: skype - if you can get a connection
Cons: It fails on connectivity - music - video
Summary: I really wanted this device to work for me - it has my killer app - Skype. If fails horribly.
1) Connectivety - Only works on the older b wireless standard. Yet when it scans for networks it will pick up all the g signals. Buried in the arcane user manual on page 90 it confirms this. OK but it is stated on the box that it only works on the b standard. Fair enough but why show me for example 10 networks which I have to test individually since the device cannot distinguish the difference. BTW most networks are g.
Video - Want to import a non-mpeg 4 video - the Mylo software is grey here. Why because you have to buy their addon software for $20 should you want to convert through Mylo. Oh, don't have a dualcore machine as that software says results are unpredictable. I haven't tried to drop an MPEG-4 video into the device through windows yet.
Audio - welcome back to that crappy SonicStage. Awkward interface that refused to import from MyMusic folder insisting on scanning my entire machine despite pointing it to that folder. I really dont need to see MS system sounds in my music list. Unless you decide to use their music store or Atrac format files - why bother - I have my ipod
Things I have done with my Mylo - imported a background picture and connected 1 time in NYC. I have failed to connect about 10 times (not finding networks despite being in high signal area - err midtown NYC). Made 1 Skype call after 30 minutes of trying to find a signal
Software is clunky.
I decided to take a chance on this and become an early adapter. The burn still has me on fire. Sony use to be an innovative company with great products. That changed several years ago. This product just illustrates how far off the mark they still are in every imaginable way.
The great shame here - is what this device could have been.
Really save your money - this funcionality will be duplicated by another manufacturer that hopefully 'gets it'Updated
Looking at most of the positive reviews people comment on the functionality. In theory this device rocks in actuality it is a complete waste of money and the shows how Sony corp just doesn't get it.
Might be different in other countries - I am talking about the US.
This is my first review. I am only writing because I feel so burnt by this product. Save your moneyUpdated
Looking at most of the positive reviews people comment on the functionality. In theory this device rocks in actuality it is a complete waste of money and the shows how Sony corp just doesn't get it.
Might be different in other countries - I am talking about the US.
This is my first review. I am only writing because I feel so burnt by this product. Save your money
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802.11G operates at 2.4Ghz just like 802.11B and is backwards compatible. Unless the operator of the WAP has specifically disallowed B, you will connect. I find it hard to believe that you are running into a lot of public/subscription hot spots that are G *only*.
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