The 60GB PS3 model was a very valuable piece of hardware. It had everything, from wi-fi, backwards compatibility, flash card readers, SACD support, to even a built in Foreman grill(OK, not really that last one). Of course, it came at a premium - a $600 premium. As a result, in their on going quest to lower the price of the console, Sony started docking features one by one from the system. And it seems that the PS3 Slim, currently unannounced, will be continuing in this motion, removing even more non-gaming essentials from the platform.
According to an internet poster, Super_Secret, the PS3 Slim will be missing non-gaming features found in the current iterations of the PS3. The support for other opperating systems will be one such featured stripped from the console, as well as other hardware changes, including the on/off switch in the back of the console. While usually a message board poster would not be the greatest of sources, last week, Super_Secret did say that firmware 2.80 would be released on Wednesday, which reports from earlier today do confirm. Still, consider this one a rumor for now.
http://forums.n4g.com/Guess-what-PS3-Slim-is-real-m657040.aspx
"Super_Secret
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Status: offline Guess what? PS3 Slim is real. - Friday, June 19, 2009 4:50 PM
Ok guys, I'm getting bored of all the "rumours" and "debates" about the PS3 slim. Many people don't believe it is real, but I can confirm that it definitely IS real, however it hasn't been finished yet.
Now I know what you're thinking - 1 post wonder, right? But I do have to protect my identity. Proxies, alternate emails, you name it, I am particularly paranoid about being found out because I could lose my job over it. However, I can at least prove my credibility somewhat - PS3 Firmware 2.8. Its being released on June 24th, that's next Wednesday.
So far, as far as I can tell, nobody has leaked anything about 2.8, including when it will be out. And for good reason, it doesn't contain any exciting new features, but don't be disappointed, more is due to come down the line.
So, at this point not a single one of you should put any credibility into this post. None at all. But next Wednesday if my "prediction" is correct, what then?
You tell me ;)"
http://www.ps3center.net/news/3278/ps3-slim-to-be-further-stripped-of-nongaming-aspects/
