Cracking open the Sony PlayStation 3
by Bill Detwiler | January 31, 2007, 8:20am PST | Image 1 of 117
Sony PlayStation 3 in pieces
Once the initial launch rush died down, we were able to finally buy a Sony PlayStation 3. After taking it for a test drive, I began the surprisingly easy disassembly process. Come along as we go inside the PS3 and see the hardware that makes Sony's $599 console tick.
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About Bill Detwiler
Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries.
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Better to open it than use it?!
I'd much rather my 13 year take it apart and study it than actually play on it! Maybe learn something... 
They would be willing to take a loss on the system for the same reason desk jet printers and cell phones are cheap. It's the consumables - buy more ink, minutes, games... Once you're hooked it's a steady cash stream....
They would be willing to take a loss on the system for the same reason desk jet printers and cell phones are cheap. It's the consumables - buy more ink, minutes, games... Once you're hooked it's a steady cash stream....
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