I also would discard this as being nothing other than a rumour! I mean why would Sony decide to remove the wireless capabilities of the console that is such a big deal when it comes to accessing the PSN for updates, games, DLC, friends lists and all the improvements they have made to the machine, such as Vidzone, Home, etc etc. This just would not make sense, not taking into account how cheap wireless chips are these days.
Also not having any USB ports is a HUGE no no since how would you be expected to charge the controllers, or plug in the PS Eye (one of the main components of the upcoming Sony-sense (or whatever it will be called lol) as well as Singstar and Buzz peripherals)...
I personally think this rumour can be disproved already without confirmation from Sony or otherwise as it just would not make any sense!
