I think this is just a minor facelift for the PSP which it is targeting those who are not a PSP owner yet. I am quite doubt on the better contrast on the upcoming PSP, since the current PSP2k already having decent contrast ratio, almost reaching the limit of TN TFT. My guess is it won't have significant improvement other than the integrated mic, and if the battery life is indeed shorter, than consider it as junk lulz