I know, it's mainly for saving games or for use a media server.
I am an HD DVD supporter, but see the writing on the wall. I plan to get a BDP this summer if the price is right. I also want profile 2.0 as I don't like the idea of a crippled player. I am not interested in gaming, but see no stand alones that are going to be upgraded to 2.0 on the market.
I would consider the PS3 with the Sony card as the price is close to right, but I have a question. I am wondering why one needs the hard drive on the PS3. I have an HTPC in my rack and have no need for the PS3 to do what it does already. For someone like me, is there any reason to purchase one of the more expensive PS3's or is the low end one fine if I only plan to just use it as a player. Also, what am I missing if I do want to do some gaming in terms of capability? Also, is it "written in stone" that these will be upgraded to 2.0 via firmware or could we be out of luck here too as all the standalone folks will be?
Thanks,
Pat
I am an HD DVD supporter, but see the writing on the wall. I plan to get a BDP this summer if the price is right. I also want profile 2.0 as I don't like the idea of a crippled player. I am not interested in gaming, but see no stand alones that are going to be upgraded to 2.0 on the market.
I would consider the PS3 with the Sony card as the price is close to right, but I have a question. I am wondering why one needs the hard drive on the PS3. I have an HTPC in my rack and have no need for the PS3 to do what it does already. For someone like me, is there any reason to purchase one of the more expensive PS3's or is the low end one fine if I only plan to just use it as a player. Also, what am I missing if I do want to do some gaming in terms of capability? Also, is it "written in stone" that these will be upgraded to 2.0 via firmware or could we be out of luck here too as all the standalone folks will be?
Thanks,
Pat