This uses 0.5 watts of total power consumption while web browsing (one page open, no flash in use etc.) And 6 watts when playing Crysis.
Whereas a core i7 965 uses 70 watts of power while web browsing, just for the cpu. So a core i7 965 paired up with a 15 watt motherboard and a 2 watt onboard graphics solution is using 87 watts and sounds like a boeing 747 if you live in a quiet neighbourhood (ambient decibels here falls to about 5 db during winter at night. i.e realllly quiet.) And it sounds like that 747 with all passive components except for the power supply and most of the power supply noise is power-supply buzz. If you put a fan in that rig, it's texas chainsaw massacre time.
You people need to understand that some of us live in pin-drop quiet places where the computer room reaches 50 degrees celcius.
CULV with GMA4500 is a useful device. At any price. Get over it. We don't all spend a million dollars a year on air conditioning bills or US$35,000 on a solar panel array.

But will will it run Prototype? no. Crysis yes, Prototype no.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/12/ask-engadget-best-pc-speakers-for-the-office/2#comments

see page 2 of the comments.

Um, I accidentally clicked "undo" on the "replying to" before clicking add comment. Windows 7 RC mouse properties not set yet on the new install... oops.

aseer didn't mention it first. And aseer didn't even point out the A2's specifically.
If you are going to waste space with "mee toooo" comments, at least get the facts straight.

"mikalew @ Jun 12th 2009 11:55PM

Audioengine A2 will blow you away. I replaced my Klispch Pro Media 2.1 with them and don't regret it for a minute. These little beauties will only set you back $200. Google them and read the reviews, don't take my word for it. "

"aseer @ Jun 12th 2009 12:42AM

check out AudioEngine."

btw, I'm not saying that mikalew suggested A2's first, just that mikalew suggested A2's a whole 47minutes before aseer! For me to know who was first I'd have to read the replies to every comment up till 11.55PM. And that's not even including deleted comments and replies.

aseer didn't mention it first. And aseer didn't even point out the A2's specifically.
If you are going to waste space with "mee toooo" comments, at least get the facts straight.

"mikalew @ Jun 12th 2009 11:55PM

Audioengine A2 will blow you away. I replaced my Klispch Pro Media 2.1 with them and don't regret it for a minute. These little beauties will only set you back $200. Google them and read the reviews, don't take my word for it. "

"aseer @ Jun 12th 2009 12:42AM

check out AudioEngine."

btw, I'm not saying that mikalew suggested A2's first, just that mikalew suggested A2's a whole 47minutes before aseer! For me to know who was first I'd have to read the replies to every comment up till 11.55PM. And that's not even including deleted comments and replies.

It's not enough that Eschelon already secretly monitors your phone and email accounts*, now they want to secretly monitor your energy use aswell!
Where will it end!?

*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECHELON

PS3 has noise issues, heat issues. It overheats the amp and TV recorder (which overheat constantly on their own anyway, but y'know, no need to make it worse.) Air conditioning is considered environmentally irresponsible and paying for it takes the shine of the money you saved by buying the PS3.
PS3 doesn't fit in style wise with other gear in an AV rack.
Many BRDs are noisy too, but the PS3 is worse usually.
On the other side, I need a PS3 because I like some of the PS3 games. Although overall the PS3 games aren't very good.
My PS3 is not stored in a place that works well for use as a blu-ray drive either.