A lot of people said that 3D was a gimmick, the 3DS or 3rd DS should have focused more on graphics/development/innovation, and when Sony does just that what's the verdict? Quad core CPU and GPU, with Little Big Planet, and a rear touchpad. What do you think about those offerings? I know the code name is SO important, but Sony might have found a way to offer true competition to the 3DS.
Nintendo has not offered a new "innovation" for their portable. Without getting into what a gimmick is
3D is not a true innovation because while it adds to gameplay, the tech already existed, and the new aspect is portable without glasses, its a new way to view (which I look forward to) but I think the trackpad is more "game changing". It is Sony copying off Nintendo again, but this time, if the battery can some how hold out for 3 hours, they may have done something right.
Just like the original DS did, the PSP2 or NGP is offering a new control scheme. You can not select an icon, and drag something unrelated at the same time on the DS, yes it's touch controls which existed already, but now there's two input of touch that I imagine can work well together for gaming, and in that way the Sony mobile does innovate. I don't know what a developer can do with that but no one knew what people would do with the DS either, at this point in its life...
Yeah the battery life will probably be terrible though. I hope there's an automatic save feature for when the battery dies.