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Sony Sony PlayStation 3

80

Very Good
  • Pros
  • Integrated Blu-ray slot drive and HDMI 1.3 port
  • Stunning graphics and Blu-ray movie quality
  • Cons
  • Pricey if Blu-ray movie playback not needed
  • HDMI or component cables not included
Performance
Overall DesignGood
On-screen menusVery Good
Ease-of-useVery Good
ResponsivenessFair
Remote controlVery Good
Other featuresSuperior
DocumentationVery Good
Overall performanceGood: 77
Brightness and contrastGood: 74
ColorGood: 74
DetailGood: 75
AudioVery Good: 84
DVD-Video qualityGood: 77
SpecificationsVery Good
HDMI version1.3
24p output supportYes
Ethernet connection (firmware)Yes
Ethernet connection (Internet) Yes
Ethernet connection (streaming content across home network) Yes
DLNA support Yes
USB 2.0 ports Yes
Number of USB ports4
Component video outputYes
S-Video output Yes
Composite video outputYes
2-channel analog audio outputYes
Coaxial digital outputNo
Optical digital output Yes
WarrantyOne year parts and labor
Weekday support hours14
Saturday support hours14
Sunday support hours12
Toll-free support numberYes
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User Reviews for Sony Sony PlayStation 3

  • Reviewed by: lair99

    Duration of ownership: 10 Months

    Strengths: bluray drive,free online gaming,bluetooth,etc

    Weaknesses: the price

    Overall Evaluation: I have the ps3 and I really recomend to others because in many facts I think it is superior than the xbox 360, like in the bluray drive, because in a ps3 you have already a HD drive with a powerfull gaming console and a very interactive computer, where you can chat with others and sending message to them, also with the ps eye you can what them; by the contrary the 360 you have to buy the HD drive, and you have to pay for playing in online and you can't experience the 100% of the concole if you don't area gold member.

  • Reviewed by: rodster

    Duration of ownership: 6 Months

    Strengths: Video Quality Sound Quality Flexibility

    Weaknesses:

    Overall Evaluation: As the PC World report already indicated, the PS3 is an excellent player for movies. The added ability to go on the internet and play games is a great advantage over a regular player. The one issue of not upscaling movies was taken care of with a firmware update Jne 28, 2007. See PS3 website. I wonder where the PS3 would place now on the player review? Fourth up to...

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