What is a better value for $499? iphone or PS3 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

thepodest · 01-27-2008, 04:38 AM

iPhone for coolness

PS3 for entertainment

Blugerz80 · 01-27-2008, 04:40 AM

The 80gb Playstation 3 is the best bet. It is also backwards compatible to play previous playstation 2 and 1 games.

thepodest · 01-27-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Blugerz80

The 80gb Playstation 3 is the best bet. It is also backwards compatible to play previous playstation 2 and 1 games.

What if you don't have PS2 games????? I don't see the reason to get 80GB other than that.

Petra · 01-27-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thepodest

What if you don't have PS2 games????? I don't see the reason to get 80GB other than that.

I bought the 40gb, now I kinda regret it. My baby fills up fast, now 20gb left. there's alot that you can do, I downloaded game demos, transferred all my song files to it, my photos, etc. This is a true entertainment machine. 80gb is a long term investment. Now my PS3 does everything from music player, blu-ray, internet browsing, and video games.

Blu-Generation · 01-27-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Petra

I bought the 40gb, now I kinda regret it. My baby fills up fast, now 20gb left. there's alot that you can do, I downloaded game demos, transferred all my song files to it, my photos, etc. This is a true entertainment machine. 80gb is a long term investment. Now my PS3 does everything from music player, blu-ray, internet browsing, and video games.

That's why you can always upgrade your hard drive.

Perhaps over 200 gig if you desire.

Mastrodisastro · 01-27-2008, 08:33 AM

A PS3 is the better choice and, since you can, 80Gb is the best model available right now.

BigFoot · 01-28-2008, 08:00 AM

80GB PS3 followed by the 40GB PS3.

Beta Man · 01-28-2008, 12:15 PM

When I fire up the PS3 to watch a movie, I'm "happy"

When my Iphone goes off (vibrates, no ring here big-timers) more than likely it means I have to talk to someone I don't want to, about things I don't want to talk about...... (work work work)

pokerface · 01-28-2008, 01:32 PM

The PS3 is by far the best deal.

lch · 01-28-2008, 01:42 PM

get ps3 $399 and add a little bit more money to get a psp with skype

Go Blu · 01-28-2008, 01:44 PM

PS3...Fo SHO!

Marquoz · 01-28-2008, 01:58 PM

PS3 all the way, and get a cheap free phone! That way you got the best of both worlds.

BluUrMyBoy! · 01-28-2008, 02:31 PM

I have both and I must say I'm much happier with my PS3. Sure the iPhone is amazing technology... FOR A PHONE... but I mean come on, sure it gets the internet, sure it takes pictures, sure it plays mp3s, sure it does all those neat things... but it doesnt play blu-ray movies, it doesn't play ps3 games. It's a helpful gadget if that's what you're looking for, but if you're looking for ENTERTAINMENT get a PS3 no question. You will not regret it.

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 01-28-2008, 02:33 PM

I use whatever phone my company provides me with for free. Currently a Blackberry with worldwide coverage. I'm not paying for a phone.

X400 · 01-28-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BluUrMyBoy!

I have both and I must say I'm much happier with my PS3. Sure the iPhone is amazing technology... FOR A PHONE...

no it isnt :P

teunis · 01-28-2008, 07:06 PM

As a Canadian, I had to choose 80G PS3.

SGIBES · 01-28-2008, 07:21 PM

I have the iphone and 2 60 GIG PS3,and 1 40 GIG, I have to say 80 GIG PS3 for your poll, but the Iphone is $399 now

Cameh · 01-28-2008, 08:52 PM

Weird choice really.
You must know what you need/want most... if you have 500 bucks to spend into something, it better be something you'll be using.

If you're never at home, and don't get to watch movies or play games, I guess you could get an iPhone.

If you like sitting in your comfortable sofa, with your wife giving you (not that, you buncha pervs) a foot massage, have a cold beer and watch a very poetic and tender movie (let's say "The 300"), then eject (again, it's not what you think) the movie disc and make the Devil cry (it's Devil May Cry 4 we talking about here), then you definetely grab a PS3 !

I guess people are unanimous about this, but then again, ain't we in a PS3 forum ?

Teazle · 01-28-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra

I bought the 40gb, now I kinda regret it. My baby fills up fast, now 20gb left. there's alot that you can do, I downloaded game demos, transferred all my song files to it, my photos, etc. This is a true entertainment machine. 80gb is a long term investment. Now my PS3 does everything from music player, blu-ray, internet browsing, and video games.

I have a 320GB 3.5" external HDD (holds music collection) plugged into my 60GB PS3 -- cheaper byte for byte than replacing the 2.5" internal, plus indefinitely expandable.

HighDefChief · 01-29-2008, 02:53 PM

iPhone

PS3

View Poll Results: What is a better value for $499? iphone or PS3
iphone for $499	2	1.56%
PS3 80gig for $499	76	59.38%
ipod touch 16g for $399	1	0.78%
PS3 40 gig for $399	49	38.28%
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01-28-2008, 12:15 PM	#28
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	When I fire up the PS3 to watch a movie, I'm "happy" When my Iphone goes off (vibrates, no ring here big-timers) more than likely it means I have to talk to someone I don't want to, about things I don't want to talk about...... (work work work)

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pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	The PS3 is by far the best deal.

01-28-2008, 01:42 PM	#30
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	get ps3 $399 and add a little bit more money to get a psp with skype

01-28-2008, 01:44 PM	#31
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	PS3...Fo SHO!

01-28-2008, 01:58 PM	#32
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	PS3 all the way, and get a cheap free phone! That way you got the best of both worlds.

01-28-2008, 02:31 PM	#33
BluUrMyBoy! Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	I have both and I must say I'm much happier with my PS3. Sure the iPhone is amazing technology... FOR A PHONE... but I mean come on, sure it gets the internet, sure it takes pictures, sure it plays mp3s, sure it does all those neat things... but it doesnt play blu-ray movies, it doesn't play ps3 games. It's a helpful gadget if that's what you're looking for, but if you're looking for ENTERTAINMENT get a PS3 no question. You will not regret it.

01-28-2008, 02:33 PM	#34
Blu-Ray Buckeye Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Virginia	I use whatever phone my company provides me with for free. Currently a Blackberry with worldwide coverage. I'm not paying for a phone.

01-28-2008, 07:06 PM	#36
teunis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:120	As a Canadian, I had to choose 80G PS3.

01-28-2008, 07:21 PM	#37
SGIBES Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Chicago IL Trading Score:1	I have the iphone and 2 60 GIG PS3,and 1 40 GIG, I have to say 80 GIG PS3 for your poll, but the Iphone is $399 now

01-28-2008, 08:52 PM	#38
Cameh Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Paris, France Blu-ray collection:10	Weird choice really. You must know what you need/want most... if you have 500 bucks to spend into something, it better be something you'll be using. If you're never at home, and don't get to watch movies or play games, I guess you could get an iPhone. If you like sitting in your comfortable sofa, with your wife giving you (not that, you buncha pervs) a foot massage, have a cold beer and watch a very poetic and tender movie (let's say "The 300"), then eject (again, it's not what you think) the movie disc and make the Devil cry (it's Devil May Cry 4 we talking about here), then you definetely grab a PS3 ! I guess people are unanimous about this, but then again, ain't we in a PS3 forum ?

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