Yesterday, just after completing the download and just before beginning installation, I had a power outage at my house. Luckily there was no harm done. Now I know that it says not to power off the system during installation - but if that power outage had occurred just 45 seconds later (which would have been during installation), would my ps3 now be dead? just curious

I recall reading posts about the power being turned off (intentionally and unitentionally) during the download and installation of firmware. I think some ps3's died and others did not. So it may have to do more with what stage of the installation the console is in.

I have my PS3 and TV hooked up to a battery backup system to help me out in case of short power outages. I think anybody who has a few thousand dollars hooked up to the power grid should have something to provide in-line protection.

I think the "danger window" on the PS3 is extremely small, a couple of seconds or less. So you would have to be extremely unlucky to have a problem. But, as todrigo said, a battery backup would be good, especially if you are in an area that has frequent power problems.

What kind of batt back up do you use and what do you use it for I assume just anthing that could "die" from a outage such as a game system or PC. But TVs and amplifers would be fine right?

What kind of batt back up do you use and what do you use it for I assume just anthing that could "die" from a outage such as a game system or PC. But TVs and amplifers would be fine right?

I forget the name of it and I'm at work but it's basically a 700W/120v for 20 min UPS battery. It also is a voltage regulator & surge protector. I got it mainly to protect my RP TV against power outages since it needs its fans to cool down after the screen is shut off. They don't cost too much more than a high end surge protector if you buy from Tigerdirect or Buy.com type places.

i am kinda leary of ups's on my home electronics since inexpencive ones are not pure signwave and just a digital representation of an AC signwave which could contribute to electronics running slightly inefficent with higher heat.