Sometimes it is hard to define precisely what kind of computing device a particular machine is—the lines are sometimes a little blurry. Help to identify these types of computing devices.

What keeps Sony’s PlayStation from being referred to as a personal computer?

1. Its history as a dedicated game device

2. It cannot produce graphics of a quality that matches that of a workstation

3. Its microprocessor is not as fast as those found on personal computers today

4. It cannot accept peripheral devices like keyboards or DVD players

In 2006, Sony Computer Entertainment came out with Playstation 3. Although Playstationi 1 came out in 1995 and Playstation 2 came out in 2000, it seams that every five to six years, a new Playstation comes out.

Do you see the Sony Computer Entertainment developing Playstation 4 in the future and could there possibly be a Playstation 4 out between 2011 and 2012?