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theprof00 said:

Well, the POWER7 is a cell as well.

It's possible that it is still programmed the same way, but additionally it can handle traditional code much better than the current cell can.

But, yeah. I agree with your post.

I can find no evidence, that the power 7 is a cell as well, I think you are wrong.

The Power 7 looks to be a many threaded (at least 32 threads) symetric multiprocessor (just i kind of cores) whereas the cell belongs to the asymetric kind.

To be "a cell as well" the Power7 has to be asymetric and must share a common instructionset (spe related).



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blablubb said:
theprof00 said:

Well, the POWER7 is a cell as well.

It's possible that it is still programmed the same way, but additionally it can handle traditional code much better than the current cell can.

But, yeah. I agree with your post.

I can find no evidence, that the power 7 is a cell as well, I think you are wrong.

The Power 7 looks to be a many threaded (at least 32 threads) symetric multiprocessor (just i kind of cores) whereas the cell belongs to the asymetric kind.

To be "a cell as well" the Power7 has to be asymetric and must share a common instructionset (spe related).

look at
Cell Microprocessor on wikipedia
POWER7 is a cell



sergiodaly said:
superchunk said:
1. Its still a major rumor.
2. 2012 as I've been saying would be the release of nextGen stuff.
3. Sony hasn't learned their lesson if true.

First rumors of PSP2 show an over-powered expensive system. First rumors of PS4 show an over-powered expensive system.

Why can't $ony find that happy middle ground where you get a good upgrade of capability while keeping the price to build and thus the price to buy at a moderate level. This super high end crap is why Sony is losing in every market across the board.

well a happy middle ground its what the others do. Sony always where about high end crap and thats why they have such a large fan base (me included) and i hope they go that path again, but this time they should be building a console at least 2x better than others in every way, that would be a proper excuse to pay more for it... and like my (since E3 2009) sig says, no motion controllers as standard, just optional for some type of games... that would be a win situation for me!


Well, PS3 didn't have double the power in every area in comparision to the 360, and it is still just fine.  I would much rather see a PS4 with a more advanced Cell, modernized graphics and added RAM.  Enough power for 1080p with an BASELINE graphics quality of Uncharted 2*.  Leave the rest of the tech the same - and BC is a must.  Throw in some motion control and a price tag of $349 to $399.  I would buy that first day. 

As for your comment that $ony is about "high end crap", the crap part is becoming increasingly true.  My next HDTV will be a Toshiba or a Sharp Aquos.  I am still scared that my PS3 60Gig is going to YLOD.  Hopefully $ony gets their $hit together and the PS4 has BC with improved optics.  That way, I can keep my PS3 library if my 60 dies.



So it looks like at present its die area is far too large to be used inside a console. However a 6 core with only one memory controller on the 32nm process may be quite doable.



Tease.

New chip aside, 2012 release eh? A bit early for my taste, as I want to enjoy this gen as long as possible. Also, if the 2012 release date is true, looks like leo-j won't be buying another Playstation product



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These specs look good now, but how about in 2012. Also anyone know how much the PS2 was when it was first released?



^ 300 iirc



^^its not 2012, its the end of 2012, basically meaning 2013.



How much is that in US dollars



$300