PS3 Slim coming next month for $299

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	Scott Ard CNET.com PS3 Slim in September for $299 Add this to the list of thing's we're thankful for: Moore's law. Since Intel co-founder Gordon Moore first observed that the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years, we have enjoyed a bounty of tech gadgetry that gets smaller, better, and cheaper each year. Today's example is the Sony PlayStation--a dynamite gaming console that doubles as a Blu-ray player. September 1, Sony will start selling a PS3 Slim that is 33 percent smaller and has a whopping 120GB hard drive but will cost just $299, a $100 haircut from the current 80GB model. Sony did not finish the announcement with "you're welcome," but it may as well have. Read more As seen on CNET TV Buzz Report: Google builds a better Google This week in Buzz, Google wants to improve itself, the LHC gets a downgrade, and Twitter just exhausts us all. Watch this video Today on CNET CNET TV Ugliest tech Bad products can often look great, but when good gadgets look bad, it's an affront to technology. In this week's episode of Top 5, we count down our ugliest tech picks. Read more CNET Slideshow Pebble Beach: Concept cars The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is a great place to see a flawlessly restored 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II. Plenty of the latest cars also get their turn in the spotlight. Read more MP3 Insider Oldies but goodies There are still older, choice pieces of gear worthy of your dough. Find some killer deals on 1- or 2-year-old MP3 players, without sacrificing too many features. Read more CNET Reviews Thin-and-light for $750 If you're searching for a great-looking thin-and-light laptop at a good price, the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 bridges the gap between personal and professional. Read more What's new on CNET 2010 Chevrolet Camaro The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT is largely about style, although it isn't bad on the performance side. For cabin tech, only a few essentials are available. Read more  Check prices Logitech Gaming Headset G330 The G330 Gaming Headset is one of, if not the, most comfortable headsets we've ever tested and may have you sacrificing audio quality for comfort. Read more  Check prices eMachines EZ1601-01 If you must buy a Nettop, the eMachines EZ1601-01's large screen and category-competitive components make a decent argument for its value among other systems like it. One look at a true budget desktop, or even a Netbook, and the appeal of this system diminishes quickly. Read more  Check prices Crave corner One song still a mystery for Beatles: Rock Band Lance Whitney Beatles lovers will soon be able to feel what it's like to sing and play with the Fab Four in the interactive game The Beatles: Rock Band. But what famous Beatles tunes will be featured on the disc? Read more Top mobile Internet devices 1. Apple iPhone 3GS (AT&T) 2. Palm Pre (Sprint) 3. Samsung Mondi SWD-M100 4. Samsung Omnia (Verizon Wireless) 5. Samsung Jet 6. T-Mobile MyTouch 3G (T-Mobile)   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners
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