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Kira Yamoto

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20gb Model Now Has Hdmi!
« on: September 21, 2006, 10:26:00 PM »

http://www.1up.com/d...ory?cId=3153875

The 20GB model is now VIABLE for those that are looking for the entire high-def package that was previously only available on the 60GB model.  Both models are now future proofed up to 1080p spec, which should last for a good 5 years.

As it's commonly done, you can setup converters and such for the features that you don't get on the 60gb model.  You can setup a wireless bridge for Wifi, Xcard type > USB, and swap in a new HD for whenever you're ready.  There is no reason if you're a gamer looking for the experiences that PS3 offer, to not get the 499 model.
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Foe-hammer

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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2006, 12:50:00 AM »

THis is excellent news, and a great move by sony.

Too bad it is only announced for Japan.
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Kira Yamoto

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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2006, 12:52:00 AM »

QUOTE(Foe-hammer @ Sep 22 2006, 07:57 AM) View Post

Too bad it is only announced for Japan.


HDMI in 2nd SKU is global, price drop is JP only.  Going by your logic.  E3 announcements would be America only as it's based in America and is an American show.
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Martinchris23

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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2006, 01:46:00 AM »

It always baffled me why they removed it in the first place - having a HDCP compliant AV output on both SKUs was the only smart thing to do.

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Kira Yamoto

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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2006, 03:33:00 AM »

QUOTE(Martinchris23 @ Sep 22 2006, 08:53 AM) View Post

It always baffled me why they removed it in the first place - having a HDCP compliant AV output on both SKUs was the only smart thing to do.


Kenny K as some like to call him, thought that only high end AV people would use it and honestly so did I.  I always stuck to component b/c it could achieve resolutions up to 720p/1080i (and now 1080p) but after reading up on the HDMI 1.3 spec and the ones before it I'm pretty much sold on HDMI.  HDMI caught on better than anyone hoped, especially since it's now appearing in TV sets everywhere.  Even my dad wanted to use it and he  barely knows what utlizes the port.
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Kira Yamoto

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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2006, 04:03:00 AM »

Hmm, in more HDMI news, the dual HDMI port makes a return to the 60GB model.
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2006, 05:19:00 AM »

Just hope they didn't manufacture loads running to the old spec (no HDMI) maybe this explains the very late manufacturing startup because it would obviously have to go through many tests before they release it and they said they changed this just after E3. Kinda explains everything now...
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KAGE360

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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2006, 05:27:00 AM »

QUOTE(Kira Yamoto @ Sep 22 2006, 06:10 AM) View Post

Hmm, in more HDMI news, the dual HDMI port makes a return to the 60GB model.


why bother with two?  the machine is not powerful enough to run duel screen games unless they are last gen graphically  uhh.gif
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twistedsymphony

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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2006, 06:05:00 AM »

This is great news... at very least it puts the PS3 $100 closer to me actually considering one. beerchug.gif

I'm still waiting to hear an official word on launch titles and game prices through.
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incognegro

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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2006, 06:56:00 AM »

So is the US PS3 still $500?

If so then keep it, If not ill consider it biggrin.gif
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twistedsymphony

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« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2006, 07:03:00 AM »

QUOTE(nickthegreat @ Sep 22 2006, 09:04 AM) View Post

... He argued that the misconception that 1 dollar equals 1 euro equals 100 yen is not a fair comparison"...


 huh.gif When has anyone ever made that comparison? typically I think most people look at current conversion rates, factor in import tax and then market tendancy when making their estimates.
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« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2006, 07:28:00 AM »

QUOTE(Martinchris23 @ Sep 22 2006, 08:53 AM) View Post

It always baffled me why they removed it in the first place - having a HDCP compliant AV output on both SKUs was the only smart thing to do.

Are you kidding me?
The inclusion of HDCP on all models is one more reason to never buy one!
I will never buy any piece of hardware which is HDCP compliant, I like my hardware DRM-free.
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« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2006, 07:48:00 AM »

WOW

IMHO this is a smart move on Sony's part and, like Twisted said, brings it $100 closer to be buying one.
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nickthegreat

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« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2006, 08:58:00 AM »

QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Sep 22 2006, 02:10 PM) View Post

huh.gif When has anyone ever made that comparison? typically I think most people look at current conversion rates, factor in import tax and then market tendancy when making their estimates.



ok, I 'over quoted', and unsurprisingly ken went on to say something stupid..... but this was the relevant part
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Kutaragi also pretty much confirmed that we won't be seeing a comparative price drop in other territories.
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Martinchris23

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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2006, 06:50:00 AM »

QUOTE(epsilon72 @ Sep 22 2006, 03:47 PM) View Post

No HDCP = Blu-ray movies NOT running at full res.

It's not like you can bypass the whole ICT thing if your device isn't HDCP compliant.  It's more like HDCP enables the ability for you to play movies at full res.  HDCP won't be implemented until 2010 or 2012 though.

I hate HDCP too, but I would rather see my movies in full res than not...



Couldn't have put it better myself!
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