Originally posted by .Spike.
Actually...what kind of moron would want a slim anyway? Since it is utterly useless. So technically its everyone fault for being dumb enough to buy one of those rediculous so called Ps3's knowing it had this issue, not sure why they'd downgrade the system like they did but that's Sony for you. They seem to be getting dumber by the day. And seem to be brain washing people in the process.
What are you talking about? This is no "issue". If you're too lazy to unplug the power cord, that's your fault. I have a slim and I love it. I would prefer a slim over the older model any day. If any of the two models were faulty, it would be the FAT as the chances of a defected lens were quite high.
Also, you can't assume everyone bought a slim model by choice. My local GameStop has been selling slims since they hit shelves. Though, I would have gotten a slim anyway... If they had any FAT models, they're most likely the bundled ones that are not worth the money.
The only 'downgrade' SONY has ever made would be the PSP GO in my opinion.