Joystiq Review: PSP Media Manager 1.0

March 16th, 2006, 18:09 Posted By: wraggster

Source - Joystiq:

This review was intended to be a DVD-to-PSP how-to guide. Unfortunately, the Media Manager software does not offer a simple solution for porting your DVD stockpile to the PSP. And why should it? Sony wants you to support the UMD format.

So what does Media Manager have to offer PSP owners?

Sony’s PSP Media Manager steps to the plate and quickly falls behind with an 0-2 count (that's two strikes for those that don't follow baseball). Forcing users to shell out $20 for admission is strike one. C’mon Sony, charging us to access a software program that should have been packaged with the PSP from day one is downright crooked. And here comes strike two... In order to use Media Manager’s video conversion capabilities, we’re required to install firmware v2.00 or higher on our PSPs. Considering that one needs v2.00 to gain access to the AVC codec feature, this requirement is more understandable than the entry fee, but it's still not acceptable.

Yer Outta Here!
It took Sony almost eight months after the launch of the PSP to release Media Manager. In the interim, many PSP owners turned to 3rd-party developers for software, and that trend isn't going to change. If you're interested in video conversion (that supports .vob) try PSP Video 9—not as purdy as Media Manager, but it's free! Otherwise, go ahead and pay your lazy tax, buy your DVDs again on UMD and purchase PSP Media Manager 1.0 to convert and transfer the rest of your on-the-go media.

Overall Rating: 3.0 / 10 (looks gotta count for somethin')

Doesnt sound too hot does it :P, read the full review here --> http://www.joystiq.com/2006/03/16/jo...a-manager-1-0/

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