PS3 slim was released in September 1, 2009. With the release with the Slim version of the PS3, the demand increased a lot as it is comparability very cheap and economical which included a Blue ray Player which is completely 3D compatible with firmware update. Also the PS3 slim model comes out in 120GB model, 160GB model and a 320 GB model. In addition to that the PS3 slim has user replaceable hard-disk as well. Any user with basic computing skills can easily replace the hard disk and swap a new hard disk according to their desire.
PS3 Slim is not only slimmer but is also 33% smaller, 36% lighter
and consumes 34 % less power than the previous versions (Phat PS3), thanks to the 45nm cell microprocessor . The PS3 slim may not have the glossy black paino finish nor the touch sensative buttons like in the PS3 Phat but that's not really that usable. Some users have also complained about having only 2 USB ports but if you want more USB 2.0 ports, you can always but a USB Hub from the amazon store which only costs like 3$.
Below, you'll find the specification of the PS3 slim:
- Name: PlayStation®3
- CPU: Cell Broadband Engine™
- GPU: RSX® {Modified GeForce 7800}
- Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.
- Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
- Hard disk: 2.5" Serial ATA 120GB *1 Inputs / Outputs *2
- Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0): 2
- Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) x 1; IEEE 802.11 b/g
- Bluetooth® 2.0 (EDR)
- Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth®)
- AV output: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)AV output HDMI OUT
- Power consumption: Approx. 250W
- Mass: Approx. 3.2kg
PS3 : First Thoughts
PS3 Slim was released on 1st of January on 2009. It is the
successor of the PS3 fat. It is almost same as PS3 in
in term of specification, gaming, blue ray video playback
capability and UI (User Interface) expect for the physical
appearance and power consumption.
The PS3 Slim is most probably the best gaming console out
there in the market and it's price is very fair. Looking at its specs, I can say that it is one of the most economical gadget
made by Sony so far.
PS3 : Looks and DesignThe new PS3 Slim doesn't have glossy piano finishing like
the PS3 fat and neither does it have touch sensitive On/Off
or Eject button but who really cares about those unusable
attributes. Also, the new PS3 Slim doesn't pick finger prints,
so the user doesn't need to frequently polish his/her PS3.
The Slim PS3's reduced market price also could be the
removal of such useless attributes. That sure is a benefit for
one who is looking forward for buying a PS3.
Looking at the design, in the front PS3 Slim has got 2 USB
ports along with a hard disk drive indicator. On the top you
have nothing expect a "PS3" over it. Also,you have two
buttons, i.e On/Off Button and the Eject Button. The On/Off
button helps you to turn on and turn off you PS3. Also, if you
press the On/Off button for about 10 seconds, you will
hear a beep sound. Then, you can restore your PS3 to
default settings, update to newer firmware and others
settings. You can use this function when you face
problem with your new PS3 Slim. You can now be relieved even if your system crashes because you can restore it easily.
