Sony PS3 Slim consumes over 50 percent less power

Posted on Thursday, August 27 2009 @ 21:03 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

CNET had the opportunity to test the power consumption of Sony's upcoming PS3 Slim console, and the results are pretty impressive compared to the original PS3 60GB. Sony claims the PS3 Slim is 34 percent more efficient, but the results from CNET show savings of over 50 percent:

Standy: 1.22W => 0.36W
Idling: 171.35W => 75.19W
Blu-ray movie: 172.79W => 80.90W
Game / idling: 203.84W => 95.35W
Game / playing: 206.90W => 96.24W
YouTube: 181.28W => 85.08W

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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