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August 2009
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The editors liked
Smaller
Lighter
And quieter
More energy efficient
Matte finish
Highquality Bluray playback
WiFi connectivity
Highend videogame console
3D compatibility
Excellent Bluray Disc player
Quieter and more efficient than previous PS3s
WiFi
Good graphics
New compact and energy-efficient design. Terrific gaming performance. Integrated high-quality Blu-ray player. Hard drive is easily accessible for upgrades. Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth. Support for HDMI CEC and DLNA.
Bangin new compact body houses all the power of the original. A beefier 120GB hard drive is still a breeze to swap out. Overall
Runs quieter than previous PS3 iterations. Hello extra Cnote! A great value
Especially if youre still sans a Bluray player.
More affordable $299 price
Slimmer
More compact design with quieter operation
All games in high-definition
Easy-to-use interface
Doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player
Built-in Wi-Fi
120GB hard drive
HDMI output with 1080p support
No ex...
Half the weight of the original PS3Extremely quiet
The editors didn't like
Bluray playback a tad slower
No support for OtherOS
No PS2 legacy support
Doesn't look like a home theater component
Remote for home theater use costs extra
Soso DVD performance
Noisy discloading mechanism
Weak online gaming network
No backward compatibility for PS2 games
No more Linux support
No memory card slots. Lacks support for Netflix streaming. Dedicated Blu-ray remote is not included.
Like a waifish model
The Slim is too wobbly to stand on its ends
Sony requires you to purchase a $24 plastic stand (if you want to balance the rig upright.). Sorry Captain Linux
No more support for alternate operating systems. Its no 360 turbine
But t...
Lacks backward support for PS2 games
No infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes arent compatible
Online gaming
Media
And commerce options still arent as fully developed as Xbox Live
Though theyre getting better.
More expensive than previous modelTop-loading disc trayGlossy exterior attracts dust
Bangin new compact body houses all the power of the original. A beefier 120GB hard drive is still a breeze to swap out. Overall, runs quieter than previous PS3 iterations. Hello extra Cnote! A great value, especially if youre still sans a Bluray player.
Like a waifish model, the Slim is too wobbly to stand on its ends: Sony requires you to purchase a $24 plastic stand (if you want to balance the rig upright.). Sorry Captain Linux, no more support for alternate operating systems. Its no 360 turbine, but t...
Abstract: Since its inception, Sony’s Playstation 3 quickly ascended the ranks as a market leader – just not in the demographic that the electronics giant would’ve probably preferred. Though it’s become well respected in the gaming sector, its prowess lies in t...
Abstract: The original PlayStation 3 has proved far and away the most popular Blu-ray player on the planet. And while there are better-performing dedicated BD-spinners available, a rich combination of talents have made it a well-deserved market leader. So how do...
New compact and energy-efficient design. Terrific gaming performance. Integrated high-quality Blu-ray player. Hard drive is easily accessible for upgrades. Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Support for HDMI CEC and DLNA.
No memory card slots. Lacks support for Netflix streaming. Dedicated Blu-ray remote is not included.
A long-overdue price drop, a hard-drive bump, and a compelling physical redesign make the Sony PlayStation 3 more desirable than ever....
Published: 2009-08-27, Author: Ross , review by: engadget.com
Smaller, lighter, and quieter, More energy efficient, Matte finish
Bluray playback a tad slower, No support for OtherOS, No PS2 legacy support
Looking past any potential aversion to matte, anyone picking up a PlayStation 3 Slim is getting a significantly better product than an early or even mid adopter. Sony really has come through with a smaller, lighter, quieter, and more energy-efficient piec...
Published: 2009-08-19, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
More affordable $299 price; slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface; doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player; built-in Wi-Fi; 120GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no ex...
Lacks backward support for PS2 games; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes arent compatible; online gaming, media, and commerce options still arent as fully developed as Xbox Live, though theyre getting better.
With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.
Abstract: The single largest roadblock that prevents most people from picking up a PlayStation 3 is the price. Sony's just taken that roadblock and shrunk it. You're now $100 more likely to buy a PlayStation 3. The Difference The PlayStation 3 Slim is actua...
Smaller and lighter, quieter and more energy-efficient
Only two USB ports instead of four, still no backwards compatibility for PS2 games
With its slicker body and reduced price point, the PlayStation 3 Slim is vastly more enticing than its costly predecessor. As Blu-ray players go, it’s pretty hard to beat -- and that’s before you even factor in the games. If Microsoft claims i...
