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skeezer on 18 December 2008
d21lewis said:
At first, in my opinion, the Wii Browser stomped all over the "would you like to run plug-in" PS3 browser. Lately though, after numerous updates, the PS3 browser is actually pretty capable. I wish there were a way to set the thing to where it would automatically say ,"Yes. I WANT TO RUN EVERY FUCKING PLUG-IN THERE IS!", but it no longer freezes and it's pretty good.

Aloha to that! I fucking hate that shit

 



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Squilliam on 18 December 2008

Sorry, I only know two things.

1. Blu Tooth keyboards work really well with the system. My Microsoft entertainment 7000 keyboard is excellent and small enough to sit comfortably on my lap. Haven't tried the mouse, sorry.

2. The browser is fast, and it can run 99% of websites out there, but I don't think it has much in the way of tabbed browsing. Been a while since I used it, I have a media PC now.



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marciosmg on 18 December 2008

Can I upload photos for example?

I ask, because I will be traveling to the US (and buying a PS3) and the hotel I am staying wil have wireless internet.

So, maybe I can use the PS3 to send photos or something to the folks back home.



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SamuelRSmith on 18 December 2008
marciosmg said:

I have been wondering this for a while.

I know that you can use the internet on your PS3 and all that, but I would like some help with the specifics:

 

1) How good (or bad) is it?

It's average, a few weeks ago I would've said "terrible" but they've upgraded the flash player, I recommend it for light browsing, mainly.
2) How fast (or slow) is it?

It's certainly not as fast as a desktop browser, but it won't cause you to much pain.
3) How is the layout (like IE or Mozzilla or something different)?

It doesn't function like any desktop browser, it doesn't have the means of interfacing with the user. Unless you have a keyboard/mouse plugged in, you have to navigate using your DS3, which can be a pain in the arse.


4) Is it ok using a controller to navigate?

Like I said above, it's a pain in the arse. I mean, it's not impossible to use, but you either have little control on where the cursor goes (using the d-pad to jump between the hyperlinks on the page), or it's too slow (using the analogue stick), still, for light browsing, it won't get to you that much.


4) Can I check e-mail, watch videos, post on VGChartz (), etc. or are there limitations?

I can use it to get to my Google mail account, I haven't tried Hotmail, or any other providers. VGChartz works fine - except that the post width is a little greater than the screen width on my TV when I click in, and so you have to continuously scroll across (which isn't that difficult in itself, it just means that you may lose your place). Watching videos is fine, Youtube works, as do a lot of other sites. Flash games that only require the mouse also work quite well, like tower defense games.

The only real limitation is resolution/screen size. My TV is 1080, but because my screen is a distance away, I have to zoom in to read, which means that not all content fits on the screen, but it's not a big issue.

Quick posting works on the browser just fine, I haven't tried the advanced post editor, though.

For UK users: BBC iPlayer works perfectly, it loads a customized version built for the PS3's browser. With ITV and CH4 taking on the technology, that could be something to consider instead of using PlayTV.

 

Thanks to anybody that can answer any of those questions.

 

 



aavidbacon on 18 December 2008

Since we´re talking about browsers, how do I make the PSP work well? The thing is, I made my GF buy me a PSP(she´s in US), and I told her she could use it as a browser, but then she told me it can´t run properly. She told that she did all the updates, so waht could be the problem?



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SamuelRSmith on 18 December 2008
Squilliam said:
Sorry, I only know two things.

1. Blu Tooth keyboards work really well with the system. My Microsoft entertainment 7000 keyboard is excellent and small enough to sit comfortably on my lap. Haven't tried the mouse, sorry.

2. The browser is fast, and it can run 99% of websites out there, but I don't think it has much in the way of tabbed browsing. Been a while since I used it, I have a media PC now.

 

 You can have up to six tabs running at a time. It goes hella slow when loading two pages at once, though.



skeezer on 18 December 2008
Squilliam said:
Sorry, I only know two things.

1. Blu Tooth keyboards work really well with the system. My Microsoft entertainment 7000 keyboard is excellent and small enough to sit comfortably on my lap. Haven't tried the mouse, sorry.

2. The browser is fast, and it can run 99% of websites out there, but I don't think it has much in the way of tabbed browsing. Been a while since I used it, I have a media PC now.

 

There actually is a way. If you hold the X button on the link it will open it to you in a new tab. Press R3 or L3 to view all your tabs...max of 6



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SamuelRSmith on 18 December 2008
aavidbacon said:
Since we´re talking about browsers, how do I make the PSP work well? The thing is, I made my GF buy me a PSP(she´s in US), and I told her she could use it as a browser, but then she told me it can´t run properly. She told that she did all the updates, so waht could be the problem?

 

 There could be multiple issues, it's probably a DNS error, though, make sure all the settings are right, and it should start to work.

 

Also, make sure the w/lan switch is on... it may sound stupid, but this drove me mad for about 20 minutes trying to get it to work.



marciosmg on 18 December 2008
marciosmg said:
Can I upload photos for example?

I ask, because I will be traveling to the US (and buying a PS3) and the hotel I am staying wil have wireless internet.

So, maybe I can use the PS3 to send photos or something to the folks back home.

 

Anyone? Please?



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SamuelRSmith on 18 December 2008

I'm not a hundred percent sure, however, if you know anyone who has a PS3 you can attach images to your messages when you send them, so you can share images that way.