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(NT) get a computer? or a ps3?

Nov 5, 2006 1:25AM PST

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Computer
Nov 6, 2006 6:22AM PST

I think that you should get a computer because Ps3 is going to have some pretty sweet graphics and some awsome games but it is not worth it compared to a computer. computers are awsome! Happy

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thanks
Nov 6, 2006 9:20AM PST

thank you for your opinion

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Ps3, but pc is fine
Nov 7, 2006 7:20AM PST

i would suggest getting a plastation 3.

1) for %50 more than the cost of a typical pc, you can get something that is a great value ( I mean, think about it It's a blu-ray player, video game system, and a supercomputer put together. that starts to get pretty pricey when buying all of those things individually (around $100,000)).

2) the ps3 isn't affected by viruses
3) it comes with the ability to play HD games standard(you'd have to invest about $20,000 to build a custom alienware pc that can do that).

It's your choice. Make the one that's best for you!

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Meh
Nov 18, 2006 2:28AM PST

The PS3 can Run Yellowdog Linux:
http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=486485

So at $600 it's a very very cheap for a PC. Plus the blu-ray. Forget about games. lol

I'm going to ask CNET to do a Review on the PS3 as a PC with Yellowdog installed on it.

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Depends on what you intend to use it for
Nov 7, 2006 5:25PM PST

If you only want to surf the net and play games - then buy the PS3. If you want to do that plus watch HD content as well, then buy the PS3.

However, if you you use the PS3 to surf the net, then you better be prepared to shell out some cash on a bluetooth wireless keyboard and/or mouse. Surfing the net with a game controller is....um...punishing.

However, if you want to use Excel, word or download other cool software to use...such as Google Earth, or iTunes, or software to support other non-Sony electronic devices then buy a PC. You can get some clone desktops dirt cheap these days which would include a good graphics card.

The bottom line is that I find it really bizzare how some people are calling the PS3 as the death or demise of PCs. It can do really basic stuff PCs do, but it is far from replacing them.

As I said, it really depends on what you really want to use the device for.

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well...
Nov 8, 2006 2:30PM PST

im planning on playing games,using aim\talking to friends,using the internet,because the games i play are computer games like bf2,WoW,counter strike source\counter strike 1.6,diablo 2 ,starcraft. so yeah im kinda confused because the ps3 looks soo cool and stuff.

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A good PC
Nov 27, 2006 4:29AM PST

Dunno if the PS3 will ever do WoW, older PC games, and IM. The internet stuff likely, but not the PC games. It seems wasteful to get a PS3 only b/c it looks cool. It doesn' sound like many of the games u want are on there. Heck, the PC games you want can run on <$600 PC hardware, probably monitor included. I'm sure HD is nice, but u'll also need to factor in a $1000+ HD TV/proj if u don't alr own one.

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Both have their advantages
Nov 28, 2006 2:26PM PST

I been a strictly PC gamer for 10 years or so, and sometimes a game will work well and then another game won't and I'll need to upgrade something like memory or another video card(high end video cards can cost as much as a PS3)but at least I got something to show for it.And I like to do it.Then I look at a console , just buy or "RENT" a video game? and you can just play and it will work smoothly? No hoping it will work like the demo you downloaded. But with a PC there is more life in a game with mods and MMOG's. It probably boils down to if you just want to play games get a console, and if you like to tinker and tweak things a PC would be your choice.

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thanks man
Dec 11, 2006 1:50PM PST

It's confirmed that i will get a $500 gaming computer Happy

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Speed
Dec 11, 2006 6:27PM PST

the PS3 is only an 800 Mhz pentium III machine. Now thats some power for you.