...Except, it doesn't. Look more closely, it's still...ahem...rhombus...ic, even in the stand.
PlayStation 4 (codename Orbis) technical hardware investigation (news and rumours)
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HollovVpo1nt
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This is probably a stupid question but, where are the air intakes on this thing? From the images I can only see the roster on the back and I assume that the whole back side is out take?
Somewhat related, but I have read many previews on the newly announced Vaio Pro ultrabooks and all of them are extremely positive on the build quility, dimensions and weight, touting it as incredible piece of engineering, especially the 11" version. One of the previews I've seen said that when they got handed the ultrabook, they thought it was a dummy..
Also somewhat related, Jack Tretton said on GT that this is the work of Sony as a whole. This resonates the rumours of an upcoming 21 megapixel Sony Cybershop phone. Sony has various devisions, from movies to tv to cameras, but they create individual products. Sony's goal is to combine the expertise of the whole company into their products, and the 21 megapixel cybershop phone will be a compined effort of Sony Imaging and Sony Mobile.
With so much talent in house, I indeed think the PS4 design is a combined effort, with a lot of input from various Sony divisions.
Somewhat related, but I have read many previews on the newly announced Vaio Pro ultrabooks and all of them are extremely positive on the build quility, dimensions and weight, touting it as incredible piece of engineering, especially the 11" version. One of the previews I've seen said that when they got handed the ultrabook, they thought it was a dummy..
Also somewhat related, Jack Tretton said on GT that this is the work of Sony as a whole. This resonates the rumours of an upcoming 21 megapixel Sony Cybershop phone. Sony has various devisions, from movies to tv to cameras, but they create individual products. Sony's goal is to combine the expertise of the whole company into their products, and the 21 megapixel cybershop phone will be a compined effort of Sony Imaging and Sony Mobile.
With so much talent in house, I indeed think the PS4 design is a combined effort, with a lot of input from various Sony divisions.
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djskribbles
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^I was thinking there were probably intake vents on the upper or bottom part of the sides... allows them to have a sleek, vent-less design when viewed from the front or looking down on it. Wasn't the biggest fan of the design originally, but it's growing on me.
Yup the sides have vents if screengrabs from the teaser video that came out are any indication.
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/05/20/sonys-ps4-teaser-trailer-frame-by-frame-screengrabs/
here is the picture that looks like it anyways.
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/05/20/sonys-ps4-teaser-trailer-frame-by-frame-screengrabs/
here is the picture that looks like it anyways.
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It's not a rhombus, they have equal length sides. It's a parallelogram, or more accurately a rhomboid (but no one calls things rhomboids).
After spending 10 minutes looking at their hi res Flick.r gallery, I think it looks decent; it's definitely a Playstation design, you won't be mistaking it for an Apple or Nintendo product that's for sure.
I'm guessing it's something that will look better in real life than in pics.
Kudos to them for going with a design with an unusual geometric shape rather than the usual rectangles/squares with either straight or rounded edges/corners that are prevalent in consumer electronics.
Finally have time to sit through the entire video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvpCdtjTrAo
It's rather familiar (admittedly responsive) AR, gyro stuff.
As expected, they also show tablet integration for a simple AR + user created content demo. IMHO, it may be easier (less tiring) to sculpt with a tablet as opposed to using Move.
Same comment as before. Should have made iPad/Android version of Wonderbooks (instead of paper version).
There's a brief moment of the robot scanning the user. Hope they expand on that more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvpCdtjTrAo
It's rather familiar (admittedly responsive) AR, gyro stuff.
As expected, they also show tablet integration for a simple AR + user created content demo. IMHO, it may be easier (less tiring) to sculpt with a tablet as opposed to using Move.
Same comment as before. Should have made iPad/Android version of Wonderbooks (instead of paper version).
There's a brief moment of the robot scanning the user. Hope they expand on that more.
steveOrino
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So no internal shots until release?
Never thought I'd say this, but that's actually prettty awesome.
The fact that the advanced reality stuff is working that nicely/responsively nearly half a year before release is very encouraging to see.
Some very interesting, creative use of the DS4's input features, too. Loving it.
They really need to announce a PS4 + PS4Eye + PSVita bundle for 599€ and sell it as the perfect all-around play-everything-everywhere-everytime-Christmas-present for the entire family. Some very good and diverse value proposition right there.
pMax
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Hey, that's really cool!
Some people over in Japan noticed this.
Don't have to translate the golden ratio and the silver ratio do I?
oh I just did lol.
am I looking at that picture wrong, or did they get the wrong side up for the vertical image...it should be the other way around?
The playstation logo is right side up so I believe it's fine.
Just confirms that the PS4's design is very though-out.
It's the design of the vents that really convinced me, though. Looks sleak and very functional. Perfect to put it in a rack (no vents that would be obstructed at the sides or at the top, hot air directed to the back.
Great.
I also really liked that they put the (kind of shy) designer into the spotlight during their conference (if ever so shortly). Nice touch of giving credit to dedicated employees who don't normally get much public attention.
It's the design of the vents that really convinced me, though. Looks sleak and very functional. Perfect to put it in a rack (no vents that would be obstructed at the sides or at the top, hot air directed to the back.
Great.
I also really liked that they put the (kind of shy) designer into the spotlight during their conference (if ever so shortly). Nice touch of giving credit to dedicated employees who don't normally get much public attention.
SedentaryJourney
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PS4 looks amazing in photos and live video. The renders aren't doing it any justice.
I'm definitely a fan. The original Playstation is my favourtie for nostalgic reasons, but this is the second best looking Playstation (the phat PS2 was the worst).
I'm definitely a fan. The original Playstation is my favourtie for nostalgic reasons, but this is the second best looking Playstation (the phat PS2 was the worst).
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