The Mystical PS3 Slim: A Black Market Sighting

Another first for the Philippines! A few months back, leaked photos surfaced from the alleged assembly plant of the PS3 Slim in China. Many speculated it was fake, but here's another 'evidence' of its existence -- the world famous footage of the new PS3 Slim being sold in the streets of Manila. Sony must be furious but there's nothing wrong with a little publicity right? Most people in the internet say the 'PS3 Slim' in the video is also fake -- probably another China-made DVD player or something. But who knows? This might be it.

Anyway, here's the original post of the person who took the video:

The Web site this originated from (UltimatePlayStation.com) has been shut down by Sony to kill any evidence of it's existence. However, they have not taken down the YouTube video (below) yet. Enjoy!

To quote: "I'm sorry the video is very short and very low quality, but my phone is ancient and the memory is very low, but I hope you believe me when I say this is in now way a fabrication."

The details are as follows, taken from the Web site now seized by Sony:

• It has a 120GB HDD.
• Two USB Ports
• The 'touch' button for eject and on seems to be gone, and there are now these random buttons.
• The PS icon is now white instead of colored.
• No more card reader
• PLAYSTATION 3 is gone, rather its PS3. It says this on the bottom as well for some reason.
• The guy was selling it with a DualShock 3. Whether it is compatible is another matter.
• The guy was selling it for 20,000 pesos, which is roughly £250, which is roughly $410

If there's any other information on this unit, let us only hope, someone will snatch it up and leak more info on it!!

Read more: http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/ps3-slim-console-surfaces-on-black-market-in-the-philippines/#ixzz0LOmxxBQx

My Christmas Wishlist

This was my Christmas wish list for the holidays. I received/bought 0 out of 7. :-(

Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch Laptop – P153,000

Apple Macbook Pro is one of the best, if not the best, laptop Apple has ever produced. Be it on style and specifications, Apple Macbook Pro is surely THE laptop to have. It comes with 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, up to 4GB DDR3 RAM, Nvidia GeForce 9400M GT graphics card, next generation wireless 802.11n technology, and the breakthrough 8-hour internal battery with 1000 charge cycles -- not to mention that it is the thinnest and lightest 17-incher to date!

Sony PlayStation 3 – P22,000


This year, Sony announced the release of a new 160GB model of the PS3, as well as the upgrading of the 40GB version to 80GB - ensuring this gaming console with Blu-ray player a place on even more Christmas lists. The stunning HD games and movies in this one nifty package will surely tickle your fancy.

Logitech EX100 Cordless Keyboard and Mouse – P1,500


This stylish keyboard and mouse combo comes in a sexy black finish and has programmable keys that instantly take you to your favorite applications, folders, and Web pages – even from several feet away. If you want an ergonomic, cord-free work space, this is definitely a good buy.

Apple iPod Touch 32GB – P24,000

When it comes to best gadgets for this Christmas, Apple iPod can't be beat. The latest Apple innovation is the iPod touch. It comes with an above average battery, intuitive touch interface, Wi-Fi, a large selection of games and applications and, of course, the iconic sleek form factor.

Toshiba AV502 32” LCD TV – P35,000

This new entry-level 720p LCD TV series offers high-gloss black cabinet and a thinner bezel than its successful predecessor, the AV500. Plus it has two HDMI inputs and a PC input, creating a very feature rich television for an unbeatable price.

Apple iPhone 3G – P40,000

With the addition of 3G and the introduction of the color white, it’s a much stronger smartphone contender. It has made a lot of the big mobile names like Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson sit up as the user interface and minimalistic design of the iPhone are truly heads and tails above any of their current phones on the market.

MSI Wind Netbook – starts at P16,000

Netbooks have taken us by storm this year with the introduction of the revolutionary Intel Atom processor. The MSI Wind stands out because of its no-fuss, simple-yet -elegant design, and its ability to unofficially run Mac OSX Leopard with no issues whatsoever.