Poll: PS3 Slim, Why are you buying one? - Blu-ray Forum

MAPdead · 08-21-2009, 08:36 PM

I will stick with my 80gb but if it craps out I might pick one up.

GoYanks · 08-21-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MAPdead

I will stick with my 80gb but if it craps out I might pick one up.

not too likely. they fail at what. 01%? But I feel you.

tom pain · 08-21-2009, 09:09 PM

I really want one, but can't justify spending £249 on it when my 60gb still works perfectly.

Oh well

TL OWNS U · 08-21-2009, 09:10 PM

TL will keep his until TLs 80GB PS3 dies

repete66211 · 08-21-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GoYanks

not too likely. they fail at what. 01%? But I feel you.

Mine failed. And considering the number of "How to fix your PS3" threads, I'd say I'm not the only one. I don't know at what rate they fail, so I suppose it could be as few as one in 10,000.

GoYanks · 08-21-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

Mine failed. And considering the number of "How to fix your PS3" threads, I'd say I'm not the only one. I don't know at what rate they fail, so I suppose it could be as few as one in 10,000.

That sucks. A friend of mine had his fail too. But it is rather uncommon at least compared to a certain other device.

Uniquely · 08-21-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

Mine failed. And considering the number of "How to fix your PS3" threads, I'd say I'm not the only one. I don't know at what rate they fail, so I suppose it could be as few as one in 10,000.

A recent sampling of 5,000 people, being discussed in the off topic section, puts the failure rate at 10.6%. I would guess that includes all of the types of failures we have seen including the YLoD and failure to read BD's while still reading other types of discs. Mine failed too.

repete66211 · 08-21-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

A recent sampling of 5,000 people, being discussed in the off topic section, puts the failure rate at 10.6%. I would guess that includes all of the types of failures we have seen including the YLoD and failure to read BD's while still reading other types of discs. Mine failed too.

Sounds about right. Mine wouldn't read discs.

hardtosayx · 08-21-2009, 10:16 PM

What's the main difference between a regular PS3 and slim PS3?
(Other than the fact that it's smaller)

I'm pretty sure I'll just keep what I have now regardless.
Seems pointless to buy something I already have and works perfectly fine

Buddy Christ · 08-21-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hardtosayx

What's the main difference between a regular PS3 and slim PS3?
(Other than the fact that it's smaller)

I'm pretty sure I'll just keep what I have now regardless.
Seems pointless to buy something I already have and works perfectly fine

Bitstream audio, quieter, less power.

HDPlasma · 08-22-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hardtosayx

What's the main difference between a regular PS3 and slim PS3?
(Other than the fact that it's smaller)

I'm pretty sure I'll just keep what I have now regardless.
Seems pointless to buy something I already have and works perfectly fine

Well they just annouced today that it bitstreams HD audio.
Might be other tricks that will trickle out to the public in the next couple of weeks.

The lower power consumption is also a plus as that means less heat on the hardware = less wear = longer component life

Who knows, maybe there's a REON or Anchory bay chip in there.

(Hey, one can dream...)

btw:
I was a Frys, Best Buy and Walmart and all were either sold out of the current model PS3 or perhaps Sony took them back.

View Poll Results: Why are you buying the new PS3 Slim?
I need a second or third system	41	27.52%
I am new to Blu-ray and at this price I have to have one	4	2.68%
I am done with X Box, RDD, costs, punk kids online	4	2.68%
I own a Fatty but need the bitstreaming	39	26.17%
I think it might be quieter	33	22.15%
I need less power consumption	26	17.45%
I like the way it looks/size/weight	22	14.77%
I am buying it as a gift	3	2.01%
I just always buy the latest technology so I can look cooler than I already am	14	9.40%
I am not buying one	59	39.60%
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08-21-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	I will stick with my 80gb but if it craps out I might pick one up.

08-21-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
tom pain Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Cardiff Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:247	I really want one, but can't justify spending £249 on it when my 60gb still works perfectly. Oh well

08-21-2009, 09:10 PM	#4
TL OWNS U Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Missouri PSN: TLOWNESU Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:2	TL will keep his until TLs 80GB PS3 dies

08-21-2009, 10:16 PM	#9
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	What's the main difference between a regular PS3 and slim PS3? (Other than the fact that it's smaller) I'm pretty sure I'll just keep what I have now regardless. Seems pointless to buy something I already have and works perfectly fine

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