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  1. 01-03-2007, 03:53 AM #1
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    do u need a PC if u have a PS3?

    i dont have a PS 3 but i was thinking of getting one instead of a PC

    is there any real need to have both?
    the PS 3 does virtually everything a home computer can do (unless i am mistaken?)

    u can browse the net - download films, music, p0rn etc onto its hardrive
    and plug a keyboard in its USB socket


    so why did i just spend £330 on a laptop?

    i'm almost annoyed

    think i should sell it and buy a PS3~? maybe
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  2. 01-03-2007, 06:58 AM #2
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    but your not going to get microsoft office / works etc on a ps3. its microsofts rival so thats not gonna happen.
    what are you really looking for. a computer or a games console.
    the possibilities of a laptop far outway a ps3.
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  3. 01-03-2007, 07:51 AM #3
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    i'm looking to play the best games and search the net
    download films and music, use msn to speak to friends etc

    i'm thinking i can prob do that on a PS3 without the need of a PC
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  4. 01-03-2007, 07:55 AM #4
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    You can install and run Yellow Dog Linux on a PS3.

    http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/01/y...ree-how-is-it/
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  5. 01-03-2007, 08:19 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlos_E
    You can install and run Yellow Dog Linux on a PS3.

    http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/01/y...ree-how-is-it/

    what does linux do?
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  6. 01-03-2007, 09:38 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by G-Force
    what does linux do?
    It's a computer operating system. If you do not know how to use it, I would not buy a PS3 to run it on. Just stick with a regular computer.
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  7. 01-03-2007, 02:14 PM #7
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    shit i got a desktop cpu, laptop, and a xbox in my room...along with the 50" HD tv hahaha too much?
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    Quote Originally Posted by aadrenaline
    shit i got a desktop cpu, laptop, and a xbox in my room...along with the 50" HD tv hahaha too much?
    Nope. Sounds like what I have in my bedroom except I don't have an XBox or PS3 yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by donniebrasco
    but your not going to get microsoft office / works etc on a ps3. its microsofts rival so thats not gonna happen.
    what are you really looking for. a computer or a games console.
    the possibilities of a laptop far outway a ps3.
    You don't even need to buy that Microsoft Office stuff anymore. Just go to openoffice.org and download the FREE open source office software from there. Openoffice is incredible. You can save documents in Office format and even in Acrobat format.

    I don't even use Microsoft Office anymore. Why pay $$$ when you can get something just as good for free?
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    pc all the way.
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  11. 01-04-2007, 10:20 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tesla
    . Why pay $$$ when you can get something just as good for free?
    hmm torrents
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  12. 01-04-2007, 04:19 PM #12
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    Computer still have more features and ability than a PS3.

    You can't easily take a PS3 into a coffee shop and browse the net.

    If you are only looking at doing very basic operations like browsing online, then should be fine with a PS3.
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