# Sony PSP Ice Silver Slimmer HD Player Due Sept 10 By Alex Covert | Published 2007-07-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-sony-psp-ice-silver-due-out-sept-10 References: [ployer](http://ployer.com/archives/2007/07/slim_sony_psp.php) The new [PlayStation Portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-lite) will feature several improvements including a size reduction (slimmer and lighter), longer battery life, high definition output, and a faster Universal Media Disc (UMD) drive. The Ice Silver refers to the new color of the [PSP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg35xxsp) and comes bundled with some extras. "It is 33 percent lighter and 19 percent slimmer than the current version, making the all-in-one mobile entertainment system even more convenient to carry around at less than 1/2-pound in weight and less than 3/4-inch in thickness. The new PSP system will also have a thinner, more efficient battery, 64MB of system memory and video-out capabilities allowing consumers to enjoy their games at 480 x 272 resolution and movies at full standard-definition resolution on any progressive scan TV." **Implications** - Today's busy consumer is not only fascinated by [portable products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamercard), but finds them necessary. Virtually every staple in electronics has a mobile counterpart, calling companies that have yet to release on-the-go products to do so immediately. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slimmer Portable Devices:** Companies should consider creating slimmer and lighter versions of their electronic devices to cater to the needs and preferences of the busy consumer. - **Extended Battery Life:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop more efficient and longer-lasting batteries to enhance the convenience and functionality of portable devices. - **High Definition Output:** Integrating high definition output capabilities into devices can provide users with a better entertainment experience, promoting the demand for products with this feature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can leverage the trend of slimmer portable devices by designing and manufacturing products that are lightweight and easy to carry. - **Battery Technology:** Battery technology companies can focus on developing advanced batteries with extended life spans to meet the growing demand for longer battery life in portable devices. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the opportunity of offering high definition content and optimizing their products for high definition output to cater to the preferences of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slim Modular Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-slim.md) - [Downsized Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini.md) - [Game-Streaming Mobile Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-handheld.md) - [Handheld Game-Streaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-lite.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Portable Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-media-player.md) - [Robust Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-s2.md) - [Pocket-Sized Clamshell Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rg35xxsp.md) - [Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-pocket-transparent-limited-editions.md)