@ JJ -Theres still a few available in the North East of England. Also 2nd hand ones can be found.
@ Shades - Recheck your post you clearly say "Memory card reader" and talk about having to go to a friends to play your ps2 saves.
I still stand by the fact that 2 USB ports are enough for the average PS3 user.
1 for keyboard 1 for camera Joypad can be used instead of mouse and thats wireless and headsets use bluetooth. As I said if you really really want more they can always be added at a later date. So its not that bad an idea.
The 80GB PS3 due for release in the UK is said to have all the features of the 60gb