Shoot Video...Now you're a star

Now you can capture video using the built in camera to capture video in MPEG4 in addition to capturing still images. There are many websites where you can upload photos and videos like Flickr and YouTube as well as social networking websites. Because our device supports uploading and downloading files mylo Internet Device owners can post content to many of these popular content websites.

mylo Widgets

A widget is a small application that is generally designed to do one simple thing but to do it really well. 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. In addition to the preinstalled widgets COM-2 users will be able to download new widgets from the new COM-2 product website. And, for the first time, users will be allowed to register as a developer in order to gain access to the technical resources they will need to build their own widgets.

Music and Video

MP3, ATRAC, WMA (Secured and Un-Secured) and now AAC codecs. Play music you've purchased from many compatible online music stores. Multi-task: listen to music3 while you IM or surf the Web1. COM-2 also supports Windows Media DRM 10 so you can even use your mylo communicator with many popular subscription music services. The improved video player supports both MPEG4 along with the improved video quality of MPEG4 AVC.

Instant Messaging

With the Sony mylo Internet Device you can always stay in touch. Instant Message your friends with the most popular messaging software from AOL, Yahoo!, Google and Skype. Send and receive e-mail through AOL Mail, Google Gmail and Yahoo! Mail. And, with COM-2's new backlit keyboard you can type wherever you want to regardless of how much light is available.

Voice Calling with Skype

Skype lets you 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.

SHOUTcast Internet Radio

You can now enjoy many of the over 22,000 free SHOUTcast Radio stations on your mylo COM-2 Internet Device. Whatever your tastes may be, SHOUTcast Radio is bound to have a station for you. From music, to talk, to sports, news and more, SHOUTcast Radio offers COM-2 users selections of nearly every genre from all parts of the world1. Enjoying unlimited free radio on your COM-2 is easy through the SHOUTcast Radio widget and associated service.

Enhanced Web Browsing

Through its hi-res touch-screen, you can browse many popular websites. Your portable Internet experience is now closer to the internet experience on a PC. Enhanced Web Browsing combined with Adobe Flash Lite 3 support means you now have access to websites like YouTube and others. Mylo's upload and download capability allows you to use popular websites like Facebook® for posting and commenting1. Adobe Flash Lite support also means you can play compatible casual Flash games.

Built in Camera

With the built in 1.3 Megapixel camera imaging and everything you do online are at your finger tips1. Now you can capture photos, edit them on the built in photo editor and because COM-2 features upload and download capability you can post them directly to your blog or even to your Facebook page1. All on the mylo without the need for a PC.

Free Wi-Fi access at McDonald's

Sony’s mylo COM-2 device owners receive free10 Wi-Fi access at over 10,000 Wayport Hotspot locations nationwide; including over 10,000 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's Restaurants, 70 IHOP restaurants, 600 hotels, and more.

Product Specifications

Weights and Measurements

    * Dimensions (Approx.) : 5 1/4 x 27/32 x 2 5/8in (130.8 x 20.7 x 64.6mm)7 (excluding protrusions)
    * Weight (Approx.) : 6.8oz (193g)7 (including rechargeable battery)

Operating Conditions

    * Operating Temperature : 5 to 35 C (41 to 95F)

Graphics

    * Format(s) Supported : JPEG, PNG, BMP8

Software

    * Instant Messaging : Yahoo!® Messenger, Google Talk™ ,Skype® or AIM®
    * Internet Voice Calls : Skype®

Video

    * Format(s) Supported : MPEG4 SP/ASP, AVC Baseline (up to QVGA 30fps, 384/768 kbps)

Hardware

    * Camera : 1.3 Megapixel with macro mode
    * Keyboard : Backlit slide-out QWERTY keyboard
    * LCD : 3.5 WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) with Touch Panel
    * Microphone : Built-in and one-touch answer remote controller
    * Speakers : Built-in

Wireless/Networking

    * Security : WEP (128bit/64bit, Open System/Shared Key), WPA-PSK (TKIP, AES)
    * Wi-Fi : IEEE 802.11b/g

Web Browser

    * Web Browser Type : Access NetFront™ web browser with Adobe® Flash® Lite 3

Memory

    * Memory Size : 1GB4 Internal memory
    * Type : Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo™ Expansion Slot (up to 8GB Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo™ supported9)

General Specifications

    * System Requirements : Internet Connection via Wireless LAN1, USB port (Hi-Speed USB recommended), Personal Computer with pre-installed Windows operating system. Operating Systems11: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/ Professional Edition/ Media Center Edition 2005/ Media Center Edition 2004/ Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later required for XP versions), Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later). Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended Computer environments mentioned above.

Power

    * AC Power : Adapter DC IN 5.2V
    * Battery Life (Approx) : Up to 6 hours Internet calling6, Up to 20 hours music playback6, Up to 7 hours video playback6, Up to 6 hours Web Browsing6
    * Battery Type : Removable Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery 3.7V 1200mAh

Audio

    * Format(s) Supported : MP3, WMA, AAC, ATRAC®

Inputs and Outputs

    * Headphone Jack : ö3.5mm jack via remote controller
    * Headset Inputs : 10pin flat jack (16ohms)
    * USB Port(s) : mini USB jack

In the Box

    * Stylus
    * Rechargeable Battery Pack
    * Installation CD-ROM (PC required)
    * One Touch Answer Remote Controller with Microphone
    * Strap
    * Carrying Pouch
    * Headphones
    * AC Adapter
    * USB Cable