Reasons to buy a PS3....

1) Blu-ray movie playback.
2) Hey, it also plays games.
3) It streams media from your PC without any additional software if you have WMP installed (Images, videos, music)
4) You can surf the web and play youtube videos, if that's your thing.
5) Online gaming is 100% free, just added the Trophy system, although the f/w wwas temp. pulled.
6) Exclusives include: Resistance 1 & 2, MGS4, Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, Motorstorm, Heavenly Sword among others, inclusing but not limited to a new franchise that Rockstar is going to launch late this year early 2009. (Details are top secret, Sony is not even allowed to talk about it)
7) Every system has a HDD, so developers can use that to help with load times and what not.
8) WiFi out of the box, don't need wires running around the room.
9) Will one day see an update to make it a DVR like they did in Europe).. Oh, wait, you're in Europe
10) You can replace the HDD with any laptop HD without voiding the warantee.

I'll let others add and subtract.

Come on, if you're going to link to something, link a credible article. That doesn't sound half true.

My PS3 doesn't heat up and it's pretty enclosed.

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Come on, if you're going to link to something, link a credible article. That doesn't sound half true.

My PS3 doesn't heat up and it's pretty enclosed.

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You don’t have to browse many message boards to figure out that die-hard fans of either the Xbox 360 or the PS3 don’t really get along with those that use the other system.

I think you've just proven it to be correct 

BTW: I'm planning to buy a PS3 myself, XBOX was never an option.
One of the most important reasons for me was that the PS3 gets it's firmware updated with new developments so that you're not suddenly sitting next to $ 400,- of electronic junk

You're calling me a Sony fanboy and you don't even know wht I do or do not own?

You must be psychic.

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You're calling me a Sony fanboy

Guilty conscience much? 
He called you a "die-hard fan" of the PS3, not a Sony fanboy. And he doesn't have to be psychic to say that as you've already stated you own one.

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My PS3

I think I can tell what you own by your own comment. 

But seriously, I never intended to offend you, if I did so, please accept my excuses.

I didn't call anyone anything, the quote in question came from the linked site.

No problem, just a misunderstanding.

@Northbloke
I know I said my PS3. I do own one, you could draw that conclusion from my sig.... It was just a misunderstanding

Quoting NewEnglander:

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Reasons to buy a PS3....

1) Blu-ray movie playback.
2) Hey, it also plays games.
3) It streams media from your PC without any additional software if you have WMP installed (Images, videos, music)
4) You can surf the web and play youtube videos, if that's your thing.
5) Online gaming is 100% free, just added the Trophy system, although the f/w wwas temp. pulled.
6) Exclusives include: Resistance 1 & 2, MGS4, Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, Motorstorm, Heavenly Sword among others, inclusing but not limited to a new franchise that Rockstar is going to launch late this year early 2009. (Details are top secret, Sony is not even allowed to talk about it)
7) Every system has a HDD, so developers can use that to help with load times and what not.
8) WiFi out of the box, don't need wires running around the room.
9) Will one day see an update to make it a DVR like they did in Europe).. Oh, wait, you're in Europe
10) You can replace the HDD with any laptop HD without voiding the warantee.

I'll let others add and subtract.

11) It can be used as a print server
12) You can attach a printer to it (currently only Epson and Canon)
13) Can be used as a fully functional Linux machine
14) Stream Sirus or XM music
15) Lossless audio (yes, for gaming too)
16) Media card reader (80GB only)
17) Backwards compatible with the largest game library on the planet
18) Video/audio conference with up to 5 other people (PS Eye required for video)
19) A host of remote play features (PSP required)
20) SACD playback (80GB only)
21) Better DVD upscaling with accurate colors

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17) Backwards compatible with the largest game library on the planet

Except for PS2 games if you're in Europe and buy the current model. Generally I'd be loath to recommend it based purely on the games out so far as there isn't strong PS3 catalogue yet. However Drakes Fortune is a very good game and I am enjoying MGS4, even though I've never played the previous games. Depends if a few strong games are enough to tempt you.

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21) Better DVD upscaling with accurate colors

Being in a position to compare the two my standalone DVD player does a far better job than my PS3 on upscaling. Both are connected via HDMI, it's also not region free, which is a consideration for many UK users.