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Michael Barkoviak - August 25, 2008 4:36 AM

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Sony and Fon are going to work together to give Japanese PSP owners free WiFi access across the country

Japanese Sony PlayStation Portable owners will be able to become "Foneros" after Sony and WiFi provider FON recently announced they will combine forces to make it possible for PSP owners to have free internet access.

There are more than 44,000 FON spots spread across Japan, with at least 2,000 specifically in Tokyo, FON said. Sony will contribute by releasing a new Internet browser for PSP owners to use when they connect to a FON WiFi connection.

Japanese PSP owners who connect to a FON WiFi hot spot will be able to download custom Dissidia: Final Fantasy themes, for the latest game in the series expected to be released in December. Gamers also will be able to download game demos, wallpapers, themes, and video game clips.

For the time being, this is a FON deal exclusive to Japan only, and Sony did not state if the company plans to extend this to other markets.

The Spanish-based company made headlines in 2006 after gaining support from Google and Skype with the idea of letting owners share WiFi hotspots using "FON Ready Routers." Those users who don't want to switch out their routers only need to download and install a firmware update that will make their router FON compatible.

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what about US?

By inperfectdarkness on 8/25/2008 2:19:44 PM , Rating: 2

wi-fi availability in the USA is poor. the places that you CAN get it...most of them charge for it. i've taken to using a few motel parking lots when i needed wi fi. mcdonalds, starbucks, etc...they are all for-fee services.

nothing will change for domestic market psp users.

Que

By BruceLeet on 8/25/08, Rating: -1

RE: Que

By reader1 on 8/25/2008 11:01:37 AM , Rating: 3

It's 'cue', numbnut.

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RE: Que

By killerroach on 8/25/2008 11:15:23 AM , Rating: 2

What about us? There aren't enough coffee shops, Borders bookstores, and Burger King restaurants with free Wi-Fi? The goodies are nice, sure, but I'm sure they'll be up on PSN soon enough so we can get them from anywhere.

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RE: Que

By ted61 on 8/25/2008 12:08:47 PM , Rating: 3

It is not cue as in "cue ball", it is "queue" as in line.
Copped from wikipidia
Queue can mean:

Queue area, where a line of people wait. The verb queue means to form a line, and to wait for services. Queue is also the name of this line
Queueing theory, the study of waiting lines
Queue (data structure), in computing, a type of data structure
Priority queue, an abstract data type in computing
Mail queue, used by non-commercial SMTP e-mail servers like qmail and Postfix to process incoming and outgoing e-mail into a FIFO buffer, or placing deferred mail into a non-linear waiting buffer
Another term for the system load of a computer's operating system
The ACM Queue, a computer magazine
Queue (hairstyle), a type of pigtail (or ponytail)

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RE: Que

By JakLee on 8/25/2008 12:34:47 PM , Rating: 4

from dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cue
8. to insert, or direct to come in, in a specific place in a musical or dramatic performance (usually fol. by in or into): to cue in a lighting effect.

as in the theatre or music hall - cue the music, neither of you was incorrect, just using a different way of saying the same thing.

man o man some people are touchy!

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