PSX Details

[TTP]

Yeah, I've found them (finally)

So, it should be

USB1.1: 12MBps
Firewire: 400MBps
USB2.0: 480MBps

 

[TTP]

DV cams are using 1394 if you want to transfer the stream digitally. USB interface on the DV cams are for the photos they take and stored on memory cards.

Got it. So the only way to transfer videos to PSX is doing it through analog connections (composite, S-Video). Well, that's fine for me cos my JVC DV cam doesn't output through 1394. Only USB output for still photos.

 

[maskrider]

When did the reason for buying a DV handy cam become "quality" ? It is more like being handy, just like handling DVD is a lot more handy than video cassette.

Compared to analog 8mm and VHS-C, it's quality period. Both 8mm and VHS-C are "handy" btw especiall 8mm since it's basically the same size as DV.

You think the problem is just the tape ? Even just with tape, a DV tape is still smaller than VHS-C or Video8/Video Hi-8. And the data is stored digitally on DV tape that it is less prone to be ruined (like CD to LP or cassette), is is more reliable, for sure it can be regarded as one of the qualities.

IMHO, the most important thing for DV cam is the small size and the durability of the DV tape. Video quality is not much of a boost IMO unless you are using a 3 CCD DV cam.

 

[PC-Engine]

I consider going from analog to digital as a quality improvement regardless of the physical size of the media.


Also TTP it's Mbps not MBps.

2. What is the difference between USB 1.0 and USB 2.0?

The USB Specification version 2.0, drafted by Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, NEC and Philips will increase device data rates to a maximum 480 Mb/s, 40 times faster than USB 1.1 devices.

 

[Simon F]

In reference to using USB rather than "Firewire"...

ok, but does it allow to do that albeit slowly?

To do that you'd need a big memory buffer and you'd be continually stopping and starting the tape - not a nice solution.

 

[ChryZ]

There goes the thread again ...

No DV via FireWire->DVD/HD feature for PSX. No need for further DV / USB / FireWire discussion .... derailing of this thread is NOT welcome, stay on-topic or stay away!

 

[maskrider]

Back to the PSX, I wonder if Sony will release a set of wireless controllers for it as its style is more suitable to be wireless than wired. I think the D-port will be changed to component and others to adapt the different regions. The D-port is Japan only anyway.

And I have checked a Panasonic HDD+DVD recorder in a reasonably big retail chain today, its price tag is HK$8998 (~ US$1150).

The PSX is indeed pretty cheap.

 

[ChryZ]

I like the clever case design, being that big is not even an issue with that design:

-vertical stance : LED on top and bottom, disc-slot-in like a toaster
-horizontal stance : stackable like AV equipment

Stylish yet functional ... NICE!

 

[London Geezer]

well, case design has never been Sony's problem....

 

[ChryZ]

Some thoughts/remarks:

PSX,
-is a Sony Electronics product, not one from Sony Computer Entertainment
-yet it crossed the line between Sony Electronics and Sony Computer Entertainment
-targets game-cosumers and none-game-cosumers (TV-watcher, PVR user, DVD, MP3/ATRAC3, in short: media-consumers)

Could this be a first sign of Sony getting their stuff together, to focus all their company advantages into one home entertainment hub, combining consumer electronics, content (movie,music) and computer/games stuff?

 

[Paul]

Could this be a first sign of Sony getting their stuff together, to focus all their company advantages into one home entertainment hub, combining consumer electronics, content (movie,music) and computer/games stuff?

Synergy. PSX is the first step.

Cell will bring this onto more depth, multiple devices running on the same architecture communicating and sharing power on a local scale.

 

[Fafalada]

Triple duty? You expect to burn games with this thing or something?

Ooh- good point, DVD burners like to fail when you actually USE them frequently... my school's technology dude has never had a DVD burner (nor CD burner) last him more than ~6 months...

I wonder why some people are acting like this machine is inventing cold fusion or something.
It's not the world's first home unit DVD recorder, it's not Sony's first DVD recorder - go look at the reliability rates for existing products - and newer models tend to only improve in those respects.

 

[TheMightyPuck]

if cell means proprietary standards it will fail. if buying one sony product means i have to buy a houseful of them to leverage the synergies of cell (whatever that means ) then it won't work. IMHO of course.

 

[PC-Engine]

Triple duty? You expect to burn games with this thing or something?

Ooh- good point, DVD burners like to fail when you actually USE them frequently... my school's technology dude has never had a DVD burner (nor CD burner) last him more than ~6 months...

I wonder why some people are acting like this machine is inventing cold fusion or something.
It's not the world's first home unit DVD recorder, it's not Sony's first DVD recorder - go look at the reliability rates for existing products - and newer models tend to only improve in those respects.

People will be playing PS2 games on this "DVD recorder"

Existing DVD recorders aren't used to play games they're used to record broadcasts and play DVDs. When you add in game playing, which will give the drive a good workout, you're decreasing the drive's life span by a significant amount.

PS2 by itself doesn't record and DVD recorders by itself doesn't play PS2 games.

 

[jvd]

is it just me or doe the color plastic ones look cheap . Other than that the system seems nice.

 

[maskrider]

People will be playing PS2 games on this "DVD recorder"

Existing DVD recorders aren't used to play games they're used to record broadcasts and play DVDs. When you add in game playing, which will give the drive a good workout, you're decreasing the drive's life span by a significant amount.

PS2 by itself doesn't record and DVD recorders by itself doesn't play PS2 games.

Doesn't it have a HDD there to record the shows ? The DVD recorder part is more likely for backup/compilation.

People will also use their "standalone DVD recorders" to record shows and playing DVD/CD/VCD media.

PSX is just a HDD+DVD recorder with a PS2 built in.

On the other hand, I don't quite expect the people that buys PSX will be playing games as frequent as the people buying PS2/PSOne do.

 

[chaphack]

is it just me or doe the color plastic ones look cheap . Other than that the system seems nice.

I am with you man!
I did comment before that PSX has that cheap plasticky dull PC whitish look.

 

[ChryZ]

is it just me or doe the color plastic ones look cheap . Other than that the system seems nice.

They've added a transparent layer (acrylic?perspex?) over the plastic casing, so it is not just plain white plastic. It gives the box a nice shiney surface texture ... using plastic IS cheap, but IMHO it doesn't look cheap. Just my $0.02

 

[Squeak]

Roundish design is so out of fashion.
I like more the angular style like what is now in some new Blu Ray recorders from Japan.

Just shows how far Sony was ahead of the wave, with the PS2 design.

 

[London Geezer]

looking at the picture....

noticed how many logos there are? i mean they occupy like half the length of the damn thing!!!!

one day Sony will release a psx5 that supports every kind of media device since the first PS1 and the logos will be so many they will print them around the whole thing.... like...

DPL - DPL2 - DD5.1 - DD6.1EX - DD7.1EX - DD8.1EX - DTS - DTSex - PS1 - PS2 - PS3 - PS4 - MP3 - MP4 - JMPEG - CD - DVD - BlueRay .....

just kidding