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Old 03-04-2008, 11:26 PM   #1
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Default U.S. Air Force Wants 300 PS3's
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFR...SynopsisP.html

Item 1: Sony PlayStation 3 Game Console - 40 GB Hard Drive
Qty: 300
Sony Part Number 98006
Specifications:
Processor: CPU: Cell Broadband Engine. GPU: RSX.
Main Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM. 256MB GDDR3 VRAM.
Hard Drive: 2.5" Serial ATA Drive- 40GB.
I/O Ports: (4) USB 2.0 ports. Slots for Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash.
Communication: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT). IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR). Wireless Controller Bluetooth (up to 7).
A/V Output: Screen Size: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. HDMI: HDMI Out x 1. Analog: AV Multi-Out x 1. Digital Audio: Optical Digital Out x 1. Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive "read only".
Accessories: 98040: PS3 Wireless Controller. 98042: PS3 Memory Card Adaptor.
Dimensions: 13.0"w x 3.92"h x 11.0"d.

The Air Force Research Laboratory is conducting a technology assessment of certain cell processors. The processors in the Sony PlayStation 3 are the only brand on the market that utilizes the specific cell processor characteristics needed for this program at an acceptable cost.



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Old 03-04-2008, 11:45 PM   #2
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very cool
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:46 PM   #3
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The Air Force Research Laboratory is conducting a technology assessment of certain cell processors.
So that's what they're calling it now.
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:48 PM   #4
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^^LOL! 1 brute force hack coming up!
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Old 03-05-2008, 12:00 AM   #5
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Let the sales RISE.
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Old 03-05-2008, 12:09 AM   #6
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so what the hell does the Air force need 300 ps3's for? What will they be using them for........build skynet or something!!!
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Old 03-05-2008, 12:09 AM   #7
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i would consider joining if boot camp consisted of call of duty 4.
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http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFR...SynopsisP.html

Item 1: Sony PlayStation 3 Game Console - 40 GB Hard Drive
Qty: 300
Sony Part Number 98006
Specifications:
Processor: CPU: Cell Broadband Engine. GPU: RSX.
Main Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM. 256MB GDDR3 VRAM.
Hard Drive: 2.5" Serial ATA Drive- 40GB.
I/O Ports: (4) USB 2.0 ports. Slots for Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash.
Communication: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT). IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR). Wireless Controller Bluetooth (up to 7).
A/V Output: Screen Size: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. HDMI: HDMI Out x 1. Analog: AV Multi-Out x 1. Digital Audio: Optical Digital Out x 1. Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive "read only".
Accessories: 98040: PS3 Wireless Controller. 98042: PS3 Memory Card Adaptor.
Dimensions: 13.0"w x 3.92"h x 11.0"d.

The Air Force Research Laboratory is conducting a technology assessment of certain cell processors. The processors in the Sony PlayStation 3 are the only brand on the market that utilizes the specific cell processor characteristics needed for this program at an acceptable cost.



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The spec was wrong.

40GB doesn't come with 4 usb ports and memory card slots.
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Old 03-05-2008, 12:11 AM   #9
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so what the hell does the Air force need 300 ps3's for? What will they be using them for........build skynet or something!!!
We know that the 360 and Wii can't do that!
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so what the hell does the Air force need 300 ps3's for? What will they be using them for........build skynet or something!!!
to run simulations on the cheap
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Old 03-05-2008, 12:17 AM   #11
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The AF is not the first to do this. I've read some stories of other companys using the PS3 for reasons other than gaming. Since I'm already in the AF, I wonder if I could apply for a that position.
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PS3 is more then a simple game console so this is not at all shocking.
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PS3 is more then a simple game console so this is not at all shocking.
who said it was
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Old 03-05-2008, 12:56 AM   #14
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In other news, the Iraqi army just ordered 300 Wiis for "technological advancements."
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Old 03-05-2008, 01:00 AM   #15
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Go PS3.
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The spec was wrong.

40GB doesn't come with 4 usb ports and memory card slots.
You're right. They look like 60GB or 80GB specs.
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Run simulations on the PS3. Interesting. Or maybe they'll combine all 300 Cell Prosessors to calculate the solution to the war
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Old 03-05-2008, 02:17 AM   #20
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Hmm. Perhaps the Air Force are hype on MGS4 as well.

Add Resistance 2, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Home to that.
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