Tom Romano

where the heck can i get it? the demo
i can't find it anywhere at the moment
links plz

I think that cheaper SKU is such a bad idea! I was really looking forward to this system too. obviously i'll get the more expensive one. But still it's stupid to cripple it like they did. Also even the expensive one doesn't match up to its original outlined specs. The original specs stated it would have:
3 Ethernet ports - only has one!
6 USB ports - it only has four
2 HDMI ports - it only has one on the expensive version!
Dual monitor output - i don't know how they intend on doing this now
802.11b/g - it only has it on the expensive system!
Dolby 7.1 stereo surround - only supports 5.1 emulated

so i'm feeling pretty jipped and ripped off!
anyone else?
hope they fix some of that shit up! and a 20/60GB hdd is going to fill up so quick with Hi def video trailers and games and save files!
ARGH!

just checked out, that France, where the comments were allegedly made, uses SECAM not NTSC nor PAL as its TV standard. now that may mean that there is a difference in price for that area. I know that xbox 360 had identical PAL prices, and NTSC prices. maybe this is the factor that is being overlooked? anyways, sony won't screw the USA on pricing, they love you guys too much, one of there biggest markets. Australia on the other hand...

Dude, for the amount of stuff that's going to be in that box, that is totally worth it. I paid $AU400 ~US$290 for my PSP when they first came out. I expect this to be about double and a bit AU$800 ~US$582 to AU$1000. I remember when PS2 first arrived, anyone have any idea how much that cost? It was AU$988. Now this is going to be better than that in terms of capabilities and cutting edge technology, so i'd expect the same or higher price. If you don't like it, play super mario on your revolution while you wait for the inevitable price drop!

I just love all your funky gadgets. My favourite recent one has to the Seiko CPC TR-006 Bluetooth watch. http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/03/seiko-cpc-tr-006-bluetooth-watch-puts-your-phone-on-your-wrist/
IT'S JUST SO COOL!