Comments on: Brando Aero Case for the Sony PSP

By: CraigS

CraigS — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 15:49:58 +0000

Good review. If I had known about this one a few months ago when I was looking for a case I definitely would have considered it. I ended up getting the Logitech case, which I really like. Very solid protection, and reasonably priced at $20. It also has an advantage over the Brando in that you can use the PSP while in the case.

I updated to 2.0 last night. No problems at all. Haven’t tried the browser yet.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:37:25 +0000

MitchellO:

Thanks for answering crystalfist’s question about plugging in headphones while in the case.

As for selling my PSP, I think I’ll hang on to it for awhile

By: MitchellO

MitchellO — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:42:17 +0000

I think I will try and sell my PSP instead of upgrading the firmware. That way I get a new PSP with v2.0, and somebody gets a PSP with v1.5!

By: danielg

danielg — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:17:39 +0000

Julie wrote:

danielg:

Glad you agree with the review. I haven’t tried the Logitech case, but I hear it’s also a very good value.

No, I haven’t done the update. What do you think of it?

Julie,

I think the update is worth it as it allow you to use the browse the net through your PSP. Downside is as others have said, you won’t be able to use the homebrew hacks, at leaset for now.

By: MitchellO

MitchellO — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:43:13 +0000

http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/4608/cimg1629web2me.jpg http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/1042/cimg1631web3ix.jpg http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9471/cimg1633web7pz.jpg http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/7022/cimg1634web9kd.jpg For my Sony headphones, the answer is yes. It is a little tight, but they do work fine. This is not with the remote or anything though. Just click the pics about too see how it fits for me.

By: crystalfist

crystalfist — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 06:09:44 +0000

Great review Julie! Just a question though: this case looks tight around the PSP–which is a good thing–but will it allow me to, say, listen to music while the case is closed, with the PSP headphone remote connected (and the zippers slightly open to allow for the cord)? I’ve read two reviews that contradicted each other on this point and I was hoping for your take on it.

By: gadgetguru

gadgetguru — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 05:03:26 +0000

Typo…Enexpensive.

Great review, I use a similar case, though it’s is not Brando but generic…

By: MitchellO

MitchellO — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 04:11:09 +0000

Wow, your PSP could be worth quite a bit on eBay

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 03:38:02 +0000

I just looked, my PSP is verison 1.0

By: MitchellO

MitchellO — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 02:37:19 +0000

Yeah, I have this too (although not branded by Brando). I got it off eBay. It is a really good case. I have 3 games, so it is perfect!!

And Julie, you might want to consider selling your PSP on eBay if it has v1.5 as it is a hot item. The new v2.0 has blocked homebrew apps, and there are many looking to get a 1.5 PSP.

You can then get a new PSP with probably no extra cost

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 02:21:24 +0000

danielg:

Glad you agree with the review. I haven’t tried the Logitech case, but I hear it’s also a very good value.

No, I haven’t done the update. What do you think of it?

By: danielg

danielg — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 01:57:06 +0000

I have the case and I believe that your review really hits the nail on the head. This is a really good case!!! I am alternating between this and the Logitech Playgear.

BTW have you updated to the new firmware (V 2.0) that has a built-in web browser?