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We'd already thought the PS4's low power consumption would mean cooler operating temperatures, but Sony has now had the PS4 approved for FCC registration.
This means that - as far as the FCC is concerned - the PS4 is a viable electronic suitable for sale to the public in America.
It's fairly early for an FCC which does suggest the PS4 could be further along the line than we might have been led to believe.
What is interesting is the tidbits of info the FCC registration coughs up. According to the registration, the PS4 will run at 5-35 degrees Celsius - which is fairly cool compared to the PS3's average of 45-55 (over 60 and you're at risk of the YLOD).
So the low power consumption of the PS4 does mean that it's at less risk of failures, since overheating is the primary cause of failure for consoles.
Additionally it is revealed that the PS4 has a maximum clock efficiency of 2.75GHz and weighs approximately 2.8kg (the latest model of PS3 weighs 2.1kg, while the original fat PS3 weighs 5kg).
The model number for the PS4 will be CUH-1001A