http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-ps3slim-hardware-test-article?page=3
"Overall then, it is difficult to argue that the PS3 Slim is anything other than a very worthwhile and desirable product. Sony has done good here. It's smaller, lighter, and follows in the tradition of the previous Slims in being a product where the cost-cutting has - by and large - been tastefully done to the point where the newer version is more desirable than the old. I like the matte plastics over the shiny fingerprint-friendly casing seen on the "Fat", I like the reduction in the somewhat tacky-looking chrome detailing, and the physical buttons feel solid and more responsive over the touch-sensitive versions. I don't particularly care about Linux going AWOL because the PS3 implementations were never that great anyway, but I do care about the lower power requirements, the lower levels of heat (which will help the unit's longevity) and the quieter cooler. It's nothing short of a massive win for Sony."
And here is Eurogamers look at its sales capatibility:
"Sony had a massive job on its hands in getting this hardware revision right, and in turn, getting the PS3 back on track as a price competitive, desirable console. Looking at the PS3 Slim as a final retail product, it's difficult to imagine just how much more they could have done on the tech side to make this happen. If a mere price cut can drive a 43 per cent sales boost for the Xbox 360 Elite, it will be interesting to see what PS3 Slim's lower RRP, new branding and improved product will do for its fortunes at retail. One thing's for sure - this year's Q4 sales are going to be very interesting."
Thoughts?
