Slim-line PS3 on the Horizon
February 2, 2008
We can all stop with the Waffle Iron jokes now that the dudes at T3 are saying that an “inside” man has provided details about a new Sony PS3 SKU. This new and improved playstation is sleeker, sexier and looks much less like a waffle iron / George Foreman grill. Since there have been slim and attractive versions of every other Sony console, we are comfortable in saying that this rumour is looking to be true.
If this is true, we say Good Job Sony. Otherwise, we’re still bitter with the powerful console and crappy game selection. Seriously, all we have right now is a $600 media player.
Modchips 101!
June 20, 2007
Modchips, just add salt!
The music and movie industries have always implemented methods to prevent copying and illegal redistribution of their products. Obviously, they do this to create jobs, and make money. Although, some would argue that they do this simply because they can. Unfortunately, these methods of protection limit our free use and often dictate what we can do with items we have purchased. Let’s not get into the legalities here. One side of the argument is the purchase and use of computer software - you do not own it, you are merely licensing it for your use. With music, movies and games, the same thing applies. We are purchasing the right to play and use the product for our personal enjoyment. Not to copy or broadcast. Ok, fine. The consumer’s main argument has always been what right doea a company have to tell you what you can do with something you have purchased – like your car, can you be told where when and how you can use it? In relation to software, what happens if your original media is damaged, can you get a replacement copy without having to purchase the product again? The answer is of course no. Well that just doesn’t sit right for the average consumer. Why can we not copy or backup our purchased products for safekeeping? Well, simply put, because there is no way to legitimize your damaged media claim, and secondly, because they can make more money.
Sony increases holographic storage read/write speeds
May 28, 2007
After increasing the storage capacity of their holographic storage system, Sony’s only direction to go was to increase read and write speeds. Sony has managed to increase the holographic storage systems speed from crappy 3mpbs to 92mbps(read) and 107mbps(write). The hard to believe advancement in read and write speeds has been attributed to a new image stabilization technique, with an improved CMOS sensor. Sony isn’t finished yet, promising to increase rates to 1gbps.
The PS3 getting hit harder than Nancy Kerrigan
April 3, 2007
Interesting numbers released for Sorny’s PS2.5
The UK release went quite well in the beginning and for the first week. However, in the second week of sales the numbers have fallen off the charts for a newly released console. Dropping a whopping 82% in hardware sales. I think this has something to do with retailers not including a HDTV like they did at launch. I’d be pretty p’od if I wasn’t one of the lucky ones. Either way I have never seen this type of reaction towards a new console.
Is this the beginning of the end for PS3 or are people just waiting for price drops and more content? I’ll go with the waiting/content…
