My only mixed feeling is that i havent tried it The problem is due to lack of official SCE distribution (theres a big sony, but they dont bring the PS lline of consoles). Thus, the PSP is as rare here as it is in europe. And obviously importers dont let you try it (too expensive, like the 1st japanese ones) Anyways, hows the scene? I heard a lot of things about snes, MD and Neogeo emus, but are those running at full speed? JTI2K
The screen is amazing. I really was impressed when I finally got one in my hands. It has a good feel and is very well made, imho. I find it funny that some of the hardware is just MD parts revamped or retrofitted. The only thing I can't understand is why people want those damn UMD movies. They are overpriced, and I can't even pic out any of them I would want if they where cheap. :angry ^_^_^
Wut? MDs were magnetic based disk, and UMDs are optical and DVD-class...... If you mean the whole tray mechanism, you can find it in camcorders too. Anyways, and what about the emus? are they 100% or like the GP32 ones, running with frameskip and no sound?
Yes, MD is a magneto-optical medium, but after comparing my MD unit to the PSP, the tray and spindal on the PSP and the laser track/placement are nearly identical. Also the UMD itself (the physical disc) is basically a modified MD. Not trying to downplay all the technolgy aspects of the system, just making an observation. As far as the Genesis emu, it runs great. I have seen the NES and SNES emu's, but not sure if they are running without issues yet, i.e. frame skips, no sound or roms that lock up. ^_^_^
Yeah my friend was playing Phantasy Start 2 the other day and he was happier then a pig in shit. (sorry for the shitty pun) I have yet to get a new mem card, so my personal emu use on the PSP has been minimal due to the lack of storage. ^_^_^
Yes, there is still a possibilty of buying a new PSP with dead/stuck pixels. :angry :smt009 As far as Sony's TOS, they under no circumstances replace/fix PSPs based on pixel issues. The best thing you can do is buy from a retailer that offers an extended warranty. The process used to make LCD's, unfortunately is not perfect. ^_^_^
I know EB offers an extended warranty, which will cover dead/stuck pixels. I don't think WalMart offers extended warranties, but I can't say I'm up to speed on all their policies. ^_^_^
'Toys R Us' is where I buy new consoles sense their return policy is 'If your not satisfied with it you can return it with no questions asked'. I've had to put this policy to the test before and they have always done exactly as stated. Also, their stock tends to depleate much slower then places like EBGames, Gamestop, or Wal-Mart, and so its alot easier to get systems on launch without having a pre-order.
It's a cost thing. Sony could either pay more to be supplied with LCD panels that have no dead pixels or sell a unit that may have a few dead pixels for a lower cost. You see the same thing with monitors. Buy from a high end manufacturer (like Samsung) and you'll get a no dead pixel guarantee. Buy from a cheaper manufacturer and you might get a dead pixel or two because that is considered "normal." -hl718
I had said the technologies, way the disc is designed is very similar to a MD. To me it looks like they developed the UMD from the knowledge they had of the MD format. It is just my observation. I would love to talk to the Sony techs who designed the hardware and see how they came about the design, placement of the read laser etc. Currently not even Samsung offers a retail monitor with a 'No Dead Pixel' return policy. Some retailers do offer this, usually along with their extended warranties. The nature of making an LCD is not a perfect process and some dead/stuck pixels can occur. The more mass produced an item is, the more defects will show up in the end product. There are some specialty companies that produce LCDs that are guaranteed to have no dead pixels, but these are for purposes where there can't be any dead/stuck pixels. These are mainly produced for the medical field, where precision and quality are a must. Having a no dead pixel guarantee will increase the cost of an LCD substantially. ^_^_^
Samsung has been doing this for quite awhile. It was announced at the end of last year. You'll also note that Samsung LCDs usually sell for a premium cost. http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200412/200412300018.html -hl718
Cool, but theres a problem: a friend of mine is goin to buy it for me. Hes not goin to stay for too long (a businnes trip) thus if he cant detect the dead pixels in time to return it, im goin to be, well...........screwed:death
I have read that they will replace imperfect LCD's in Korea, but not sure about the US versions of their products. I searched their US site and found nothing about this policy. I hope it is for all Samsung subsidiaries, that would make my choice in my next LCD a no brainer. ^_^_^
I got lucky and am dead pixel free(in fact none of the LCD's I own have any dead pixels). Bit dissapointed in the response time of the PSP's screen though. Mostly it's not to bad but the ghosting is especially noticeable on Doom.
