Sony has just announced the PlayStation 3 will be released on November 17.
There will be two different versions, one with a 20GB hard drive and one with a 60GB hard drive option. The 20GB will retail for 499 and the 60GB for 599.
The PS3 will offer different hardware options, depending on which version you buy (20/60 GB). Options include ports for memory cards (Sony Stick and SD Cards) USB ports, WiFi and Ethernet.
The Playstation 3 will be the first consumer product featuring the Cell processor from IBM/Toshiba/Sony. This may truly usher in a new era of technology for the home.
On November 17, home digital convergence will begin.
Sony Press Release
About the Cell…
From IBM
Arstechnica
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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Following their Press conference Sony has announced the official specs for the PS3...
CPU Cell Processor
GPU RSX™
Sound Dolby 5.1ch, DTS, LPCM, etc. (Cell-based processing)
Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
HDD 2.5" Serial ATA (20GB) (60GB)
I/O USB 2.0 (x4)
MemoryStick /SD/CompactFlash
Communication Ethernet (x1 / 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
Wireless controller (Bluetooth)
AV Output
Screen size 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI OUT - (x1 / HDMI NextGen)
AV MULTI OUT (x1)
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (x1)
BD/DVD/CD Drive
(Read Only) Maximum Read Speed BD 2x (BD-ROM)
DVD 8x (DVD-ROM)
CD 24x (CD-ROM)
SACD 2x
Dimensions Approximately 325mm (W) x 98mm (H) x 274mm (D)
Weight Approximately 5 kg
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