According to this article: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/17/technology/17sony.html?8hpib Next year's games consoles will feature 2x3.2GHz cpus (Xbox 360) and a 9x for Playstation 3. If that is true than the consoles will outperform most desktop systems sold in 2006 (few of which will feature dual CPUs). Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist