they all have built in WiFi.

cnIsfg said:ph1nn said:@Phonger
How good is PS3 has a media center? I'd say PS3 is the best media center there is. It plays Blu-ray movies (with profile 2.0 support), DVD up-coverting, supports DIVX/XVID playback, can stream videos/pics/music with visualizations (there are a ton of free UPNP servers out, I use fuppes), web browser with flash support, runs extremely quiet, has built in WiFi and has HDMI 1.3 output. Also you can buy a Bluetooth remote if you don't like using the wireless controller for everything. And unlike the Xbox will never RROD.

And of course it has a ton of great game games to play with free online gaming unlike it's competitor. I love my PS3.

Since when does ANY PS3 model other than the original 60GB have built-in WiFi? Also if you actually believe the PS3 is extremely quiet you are nuts. If anything the newer PS3s are much louder than the older ones. The original 60GB is by far the quietest (assuming you don't have a defective fan) PS3 model produced to date and it by no means "extremely quiet". The fan in the original PS3 ran at the same RPM rate the entire time the system is one regardless of what activity the PS3 was performing. The newest generation PS3s (the ones like the year old 40GB with no PS2 compatibility) are MUCH louder than the original CH01 series even though they draw less power and produce less heat. The reason is that the fans in these newer PS3 are just like the ones in your PC and run at RPMS according to the load it is processing. This is unfortunate because the heaviest load in terms of system demand a PS3 does is decode Blu-Ray movies. It is ironic that for the times you want your PS3 make the least noise the PS3 fan runs the loudest. If fan noise is not a problem then the PS3 is certainly top notch Blu-Ray player and you noted above.

Pulled the trigger on this and signed up for the card. Waiting to see what Amazon is offering tonight although I doubt it will be better than $150 off with the reward points deal too. We have 3 months to buy the system though--doesn't need to be today right?

sigh... Don't know what to say. If you want ps3 then go apply.

Did anyone not get instantly approved?

I didn't get instantly approved and was wondering how long it takes for them to give you an answer.

Thanks.

ph1nn said:The old 80GB model with PS2 BC is being replaced with a 160GB hard drive around the same time and will be $499 retail as the old 80GB model was before it.

Do you have any more information on this (spec, compatibility, etc.)? The only thing I found are rumors from January '08.

I was going to do the same but could not justify the extra $100 for what's essentially a card reader, 2 usb ports and MGS4 which can be had used for around $30.

Picking up the new 80 as soon as the PS store near me gets it. Does anyone know if they're still doing that double and triple rewards deal with SonyRewards?

I was not instantly approved for the credit card. Does anyone know about how long it typically takes for them to get back to me? I know the screen said 30 days, but does it really take 30 full days?

JoshLowensohn said:I was going to do the same but could not justify the extra $100 for what's essentially a card reader, 2 usb ports and MGS4 which can be had used for around $30.

Picking up the new 80 as soon as the PS store near me gets it. Does anyone know if they're still doing that double and triple rewards deal with SonyRewards?

The MGS4 can also is bc so I can play ps2 games which is a big thing for me it one less piece of equipment in the rack. The new 80g are not bc.

I got in on this yesterday and as the poster above said I wasn't in a hurry for it until I bought some Blu Ray movies and a couple of games now I'm itching for it. Too bad the "local" Sony Store is a couple hundred miles away.

I find it hard to understand how Sony is backordered on their own product yet I can go to Amazon or other online etailers and they have plenty of inventory.

Question: If you close your card after you get the statement credit of $150, do they give you the $150 back or do you just lose it? From what it sounds like, you don't get to apply to this directly your first purchase. I will try calling the Sony hot line 866-422-6566 and confirming (they are only open till 6PM EST), but does anyone know?

Update ***8/29/08, 242PST***

The statement credit will refunded if you never purchase anything again and you close out the account. Your best bet is to call the hotline, get them to approve you and have them send you the card overnight. I told them I wanted to make a purchase this weekend and they will send it for Monday delivery. Then- go to the Sony store instead of waiting for it to show online (if possible)