StealthySeal
03-18-2005, 01:29 AM
http://psp.ign.com/articles/596/596557p1.html
"March 16, 2005 - Correction: There was an error in an earlier version of this story involving compression speed when making videos for the PSP. It was originally stated that the new PSX can compress videos to the PSX format at 5x and 4x speed depending on bitrate. It's actually 5x and 4x the length of the clip, so a one hour clip will take between five and four hours for compression depending on the bitrate.
Sony Japan unveiled today the latest model of its PSX hybrid hardware. Set for Japanese release on 4/15 are the DESR-7700 and DESR-5700 model systems. These two will replace the DESR-7500 and DESR-5500 models, which went out of production late last year.
The new PSX models are physically identical to the 5500 and 7500 series models, once again coming loaded with, respectively, 160 and 250 gigabyte hard disks. The 5700 and 7700 will come packed with the system's latest firmware update, though, which adds some highly anticipated features.
At the top of the list is PSP support. Users will now be able to dub recorded content to Memory Stick in a format readable by the PSP. The system can encode videos at 768kbps and 384kbps, leaving a 512 megabyte Memory Stick with between 60 and 110 minutes of footage.
Unfortunately, the encoding process when making PSP videos is a bit on the slow side. To compress videos at 768kbps, you'll, the system takes 5x the length of the clip. The 384kbps data rate is 4x the length of the clip. This means that an hour clip will take between five and four hours before you have a PSP version ready.
Sony actually recommends compressing while you sleep, as while the PSX is creating PSP movies, you can't access the menus, play DVDs, view the channel guide or surf channels. The system can record television programs in the background, though, so if you want to record something late at night during compression sessions, you'll still be able to. Also, you can group together up to fifteen recordings to be compressed simultaneously, and can store compressed programs on the PSX itself, although the compressed programs cannot be played back on the PSX.
Owners of the 7500 and 5500 will be able to upgrade their system to the new firmware. Sony will reveal exact procedures for doing so on 4/4. Those who purchased earlier models are once again being left out of the update loop. Sony states that there is some difficulty on the hardware level with providing this new update for owners of the older models, but it is currently investigating the possibility.
As tends to be the case for Sony products, pricing on the new PSX units is set at "open," which means retailers can determine their own price point. It's expected that the DESR-7700 will cost around $800 with the DESR-5700 costing $600. These prices are only for Japan, of course, as the fate of the PSX in America is still unclear."
good stuff... maybe they will sell these thigns now
"March 16, 2005 - Correction: There was an error in an earlier version of this story involving compression speed when making videos for the PSP. It was originally stated that the new PSX can compress videos to the PSX format at 5x and 4x speed depending on bitrate. It's actually 5x and 4x the length of the clip, so a one hour clip will take between five and four hours for compression depending on the bitrate.
Sony Japan unveiled today the latest model of its PSX hybrid hardware. Set for Japanese release on 4/15 are the DESR-7700 and DESR-5700 model systems. These two will replace the DESR-7500 and DESR-5500 models, which went out of production late last year.
The new PSX models are physically identical to the 5500 and 7500 series models, once again coming loaded with, respectively, 160 and 250 gigabyte hard disks. The 5700 and 7700 will come packed with the system's latest firmware update, though, which adds some highly anticipated features.
At the top of the list is PSP support. Users will now be able to dub recorded content to Memory Stick in a format readable by the PSP. The system can encode videos at 768kbps and 384kbps, leaving a 512 megabyte Memory Stick with between 60 and 110 minutes of footage.
Unfortunately, the encoding process when making PSP videos is a bit on the slow side. To compress videos at 768kbps, you'll, the system takes 5x the length of the clip. The 384kbps data rate is 4x the length of the clip. This means that an hour clip will take between five and four hours before you have a PSP version ready.
Sony actually recommends compressing while you sleep, as while the PSX is creating PSP movies, you can't access the menus, play DVDs, view the channel guide or surf channels. The system can record television programs in the background, though, so if you want to record something late at night during compression sessions, you'll still be able to. Also, you can group together up to fifteen recordings to be compressed simultaneously, and can store compressed programs on the PSX itself, although the compressed programs cannot be played back on the PSX.
Owners of the 7500 and 5500 will be able to upgrade their system to the new firmware. Sony will reveal exact procedures for doing so on 4/4. Those who purchased earlier models are once again being left out of the update loop. Sony states that there is some difficulty on the hardware level with providing this new update for owners of the older models, but it is currently investigating the possibility.
As tends to be the case for Sony products, pricing on the new PSX units is set at "open," which means retailers can determine their own price point. It's expected that the DESR-7700 will cost around $800 with the DESR-5700 costing $600. These prices are only for Japan, of course, as the fate of the PSX in America is still unclear."
good stuff... maybe they will sell these thigns now