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Story: PlayStation 3 chip to debut in IBM desktop

Posted by: Aaron Kali (Saturday 4 December 2004, 4:53 AM)

What I'm looking for is 1080p HDTV streaming via broadband. Bundle internet broadband and TV broadcasting and pay one low monthly bill - like the new internet and IP phone bundle. No more everlasting downloads, no more crappy streaming, just crystal clear Hi-def content from my Cell based SONY HDTV and home server.

And while I'm at it, I can program my home server (which hopefully doubles as a PVR) to record a whole days worth of HD programing on my Blu-ray Disc. I imagine a 1080p webcam with IP telephony, talking to relatives across the globe on my 50" HDTV. Can the Cell processor make my dream a reality by say year '08?

If the chip can work a Playstation, then I hope the workstations will also be reasonably priced. The current $20k uncompressed HD editing systems are out of reach for the indie-editor. And if it's cheap enough for a gaming console why not a PC? I think its broadband capabilities will be the biggest selling point for the average consumer. If the price is right - ditch your Pentium!