Why does USAF buy PS3?
Some forumers say the spec looks like 60 or 80 GB,not 40GB as
stated.If so,why USAF states 40GB?
i read some where PS3 can help in cruise missiles flying!
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/FA8751-08-R-0016/SynopsisP.html
The contractor shall provide the following items on a firm fixed
price basis:
Item 1: Sony PlayStation 3 Game Console - 40 GB Hard Drive
Qty: 300
Sony Part Number 98006
Specifications:
Processor: CPU: Cell Broadband Engine. GPU: RSX.
Main Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM. 256MB GDDR3 VRAM.
Hard Drive: 2.5" Serial ATA Drive- 40GB.
I/O Ports: (4) USB 2.0 ports. Slots
for Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash.
Communication: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT). IEEE 802.11
b/g Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR). Wireless Controller Bluetooth (up
to 7).
A/V Output: Screen Size: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. HDMI: HDMI
Out x 1.
Analog: AV Multi-Out x 1. Digital Audio: Optical Digital Out x
1. Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive "read only".
Accessories: 98040: PS3 Wireless Controller. 98042: PS3 Memory Card
Adaptor.
Dimensions: 13.0"w x 3.92"h x 11.0"d.
The Air Force Research Laboratory is conducting a technology
assessment of certain cell processors. The processors in the Sony
PlayStation 3 are the only brand on the market that utilizes the
specific cell processor characteristics needed for this program at
an acceptable cost.
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=40840