Wi-Fi-only Sony NGP also coming

Sony NGPSony yesterday announced its new Sony Next Generation Portable (NGP). One detail it did not reveal was that the NGP would come in both 3G and Wi-Fi-only versions. In fact, there will be multiple Wi-Fi-only versions and only one 3G, according to Sony Europe President Andrew House.

“The first thing to clarify, which I’m not sure the presentation did a perfect job of doing today, is that all of the devices will have Wi-Fi capability; a separate SKU will have 3G,” House said.

“So the user gets a choice. Wi-Fi is available wherever, which clearly is the most important aspect of connectivity and that connected experience; 3G will be a subset of that.”

Sony is still working out 3G partnerships. One confirmed detail is that it will have some sort of cost, presumably a monthly fee. More details will be available closer to launch.

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