Destructoid linked this collection of PS3 factoids, positive and negative, that was posted by Gamepro in order to provide a set of decision-making points by which to decide your next-gen purchases.

The PS3 is super quiet.

At a rating of just 22 decibels, it's only slightly louder than a human whisper. All we know is that we could barely hear it running. That's definitely worth something.

And as the Toids pointed out, #19 is "The PS3 is very shiny." Eliza Gauger

The PS3: 24 Things You Need to Know [Gamepro]