A new firmware version 1.6 is now available for download.  The following information was posted on the PS3 forums:

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The PLAYSTATION®3 System Software version 1.60 update includes the following:

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Folding@home connectivity, background downloading of content from the PLAYSTATION®Store, support for Bluetooth® keyboards and mice, and an optional full QWERTY on-screen keyboard for text entry.

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Yet another update for the PS3.  This puts the firmware up to 1.54.  Apparently there isn’t anything major in this release.

New for 1.54: [Screen Mode] has been added as an option in the options menu for video chat. The image of the person you are chatting with during video chat can now be changed to match the screen size.
 New for 1.54: You can now use a compatible USB camera compliant with USB video class (UVC) for video chat.
* For information on supported models and usage instructions, contact the retailer where the cameras are sold.

You can find the details here.

Like some, the though of purchasing a stand alone BD player seemed quite an investment in a technology that could ultimately fail.  The last thing you as a consumer would want to do is spent $800+ on a BD player with the possibility of the format failing.  Not to mention the cheaper Samsung BD player has been plagued with QC issues. (more…)

Having been a big fan of CoD2 for the 360, I decided to get CoD3.  However instead of opting for the 360 version, I decided to go with the PS3 version. (more…)