I've noticed that over time my ps3 had slowed down some, i think its the hard drive. I always seem to be waiting for the damn blinking light to finish either when i 1st log in or when I'm in a high traffic area. Mind you my net speed is blazing, my girlfriend on her wireless-connected lap top has faster load times. She can be in same high traffic area with no problems, the game loads after log on way faster and she's on the same modem I'm on.
Have any PS3 users noticed and better changes with a faster newer HDD? I have checked out new egg and some ppl have said indeed a faster running drive has had great changes for loads, but of course no direct intell from ffxi players. Thanks in advance.