PS3 Slim shipping on August 26th

It looks like there might be a trend brewing among products with nondescript September release windows coming out in August instead — first with Apple, and now with Sony. Supply shortages or no, Amazon’s telling those who pre-ordered the PlayStation 3 Slim the first day it was announced should expect to have their consoles in-hand on Wednesday, August 26th, almost a whole week before the new month begins. Delivery estimates are subject to change, of course, but Amazon’s not one to typically screw around with shipping confirmations. Any other early adopters received confirmations lately?

Source: Engadget.com

Spanish La Liga Kick-Off

A brand new season of Spanish la liga will begin 29th of this month.
Both Real Madrid and Barcelona begin their long fight this season at home.

Here are the fixtures for the opening weekend of August 29-31:

• Valencia v Sevilla
• Real Madrid v Deportivo Coruna
• Malaga v Atletico Madrid
• Almeria v Real Valladolid
• Real Mallorca v Xerez
• Racing Santander v Getafe
• Osasuna v Villarreal
• Real Zaragoza v Tenerife
• Athletic Bilbao v Espanyol
• Barcelona v Sporting Gijon – Monday, August 31

The two biggest matches of the season between Barcelona and Real Madrid are scheduled for the weekend of Nov.