famaya26 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 No. The dude that thinks he knows what he's talking about. Oh ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Can you source that turning a computer on/off shortens the lifespan? Just about everything I've read is inconclusive. Turn it off or put it in sleep mode, you're better off doing so than leaving it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Turn it off or put it in sleep mode, you're better off doing so than leaving it on. I already turn off my computers when not in use. I'm looking for a credible reference that suggests otherwise to back-up his claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Can you source that turning a computer on/off shortens the lifespan? Just about everything I've read is inconclusive. Most computers don't last long enough to find out. Before you would have to worry about the problem, it's obsolete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 My last two laptops failed because I always left them on. Atleast that's what HP told us when we sent them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Your last two laptops failed because they were made by HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Then I'm confused. You seem to imply that the lack of an always-on options is a weakness because There wouldn't be anything stupid about it if you couldn't just leave the console on and achieve the same thing, while prolonging its life by not heat cycling the internals. But you then say it's not something that will ever be encountered. Most computers don't last long enough to find out. Before you would have to worry about the problem, it's obsolete. Is it or is it not a flaw? Also, could still use a reference that turning a computer on and off shortens its lifespan, regardless of how useful it will be at the end of it's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I already turn off my computers when not in use. I'm looking for a credible reference that suggests otherwise to back-up his claim. I understand that, I'm just saying don't pay any attention to what he said. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Your last two laptops failed because they were made by HP. This is probably very much true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Then I'm confused. You seem to imply that the lack of an always-on options is a weakness because But you then say it's not something that will ever be encountered. Is it or is it not a flaw? Also, could still use a reference that turning a computer on and off shortens its lifespan, regardless of how useful it will be at the end of it's life. First post was about consoles. (~10yr expected lifespan) Second post was about personal computers. (~3yr expected lifespan) And sleep mode on a console isn't a "flaw", it's just unnecessary. As for a reference, I have none, other than the physical properties of metals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 3 year expected lifespan? My group has about 250 laptops/desktops that we shut down every night and power up in the morning with no issues. I welcome sleep mode and would definitely put it to good use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Meh, I have a completely functional PS3, and for the money they will want for a PS4 I'd rather buy a gun, or ammo, or something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5032 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm going to wait until sony gets the bugs worked out of this one. The PS3 bluray drive failures of the fat PS3 and Xbox360 rrod of the early models are enough to make me wait. I had two bluray drive failures of my fat PS3, and the second time I just bought a PS3 slim and it has been fine for about 2 years. I have a PS2 that is over ten years old and still works fine, but spending $300 fat PS3 and getting 2 years out of it stinks. And there will need to be a LOT of good, original games besides recycled first person shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Infamous: Second Son and Watch Dogs are worth it alone. That said, I still have a ton of PS3 games on my list to play before I even consider a PS4. No point of shelling out launch price when they'll come out with a smaller, lighter version that's cheaper a couple years later. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm going to wait until sony gets the bugs worked out of this one. The PS3 bluray drive failures of the fat PS3 and Xbox360 rrod of the early models are enough to make me wait. I had two bluray drive failures of my fat PS3, and the second time I just bought a PS3 slim and it has been fine for about 2 years. I have a PS2 that is over ten years old and still works fine, but spending $300 fat PS3 and getting 2 years out of it stinks. And there will need to be a LOT of good, original games besides recycled first person shooters. No new technology in the PS4. I think it'll be alright, but sure a revision will be nice as it'll be quieter and run cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 My original fat PS3 sounded like a loud jet taking off. I'd move it in the coldest areas, well ventilated, yet it was unbearable. I now have two slim PS3's that act as blu-ray players, netflix browsers and media centers. I don't think I have any need to upgrade to a PS4 when it first comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'll upgrade once I can't buy Grand Theft Auto, Madden or Gran Turismo on the current platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 So what did you guys think of the Driveclub video? I like that you can walk around the cars, get under the hoods, open the doors etc. It looked better than FM4's autovista mode and it seems to be applied better too since you use those features in-game rather than in a separate game mode. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Didn't see the previews, was updating through my phone so didn't get video. Just looked up the Trailer on YT an it looks sweet. Cant wait to see what GT6 will look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 *sigh* the more announcements they make about the system the more I'm disappointed by it. They're removing the ability for it to play PS1, 2, or 3 discs, AND PSN games won't be compatible either, really? Emulation costs for discs is fine, but I really don't see why they couldn't manage to be able to port your PSN purchases over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That's where they lost me as a gamer with the PS3. Great media device, no interest in their half-baked ecosystem and "backwards compatible! No wait, just kidding lol". I'll be watching all the stuff they put up around the PS4 more intently than the console itself. Hopefully they get a few more things right outside of hardware specs this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 BC is not a big deal guys, my PS3 still plays PS3 games. I want a PS4 not another PS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have no desire to play previous gen games once a new console is out. Especially not something as old as ps1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 BC is not a big deal guys, my PS3 still plays PS3 games. I want a PS4 not another PS3 Not all of us want multiple generations of the same consoles laying around. That wasn't really the point anyway. They made a huge deal about PS3 being backwards compatible at launch. I get salty when useful launch features are later removed. I still have a box of PS2 games that never got played because it didn't occur to me Sony would lol on that particular feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5032 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 There are a couple of good games that I still like to play on the Nintendo 64, XBox and PS2. I don't really like the clutter of having extra systems, but for the $30 Gamestop will give me for an old console and a couple of games I would rather just keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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