Analyst: PSP becoming 'true network appliance'

Paul Jackson of Forrester reasearch says this week's announcement of a PSP camera and GPS unit will make the device a "true network appliance."

Jackson writes: "The PlayStation Portable will become a true network appliance. In addition to announcing a price reduction on the PSP to $199 that kicks in March 22, Sony also announced that it will support video VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) phone calls by October — utilizing an EyeToy-like add-on camera and, presumably, Sony's Instant Video Everywhere technology. Sony also announced support for a future GPS module and RSS feeds. This means that the PSP moves from being a so-so Web browsing device to a full-fledged network appliance."