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Microsoft Owns Up To 360 Defects

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the call-bill-mr-fixit dept.

Next Generation reports on Microsoft's acceptance of responsibility for early 360 defects. While originally claiming that system failures were well within the norm for consumer electronics, they've now adopted a more service-friendly attitude. From the article: "Upon further investigation, it was further discovered that the bulk of the units were isolated to a group that was part of the initial manufacturing run of the console. Returns for repair are coming in for a variety reasons and it's a higher rate than we are satisfied with. We've made the decision to comp repairs for consoles manufactured before January 1, and provide refunds to the small group of customers who have already paid for repairs."

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  1. Yeah by Eightyford · · Score: 4, Funny
    While originally claiming that system failures were well within the norm for consumer electronics
    Yeah, because all of my power supplies melt!
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  2. Only 360? by rjstanford · · Score: 5, Funny

    Last time I heard, they had thousands of defects...

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    You're special forces then? That's great! I just love your olympics!
    1. Re:Only 360? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      Brickheaded literalism is a symptom of autism. Are you a Wikipedia admin, by any chance?

    2. Re:Only 360? by rjstanford · · Score: 5, Funny

      Sigh.

      Think about the phrase, "Microsoft Owns Up To 360 Defects." Not the conversation, just the headline. Now think about the response, "Only 360? Last time I heard, they had thousands of defects..."

      Now look up. No, higher. See that? That's the joke, going far, far over your head.

      Oh, never mind.

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      You're special forces then? That's great! I just love your olympics!
  3. 360 Defects? by afroken · · Score: 2, Funny

    This is Slashdot, right? There are a lot more than 360 defects with Microsoft. "Dear aunt, let's set so double the killer delete select all" doesn't happen by itself.

  4. Re:comp isn't verb; it's a legally-enforced Tradem by kfg · · Score: 2, Funny

    Quality English writing? Shit, I just read it for dick and fart jokes.

    KFG

  5. Re:comp isn't verb; it's a legally-enforced Tradem by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Yah, becoz their iz loik in USA! every1 is loik Sheikspeer lol

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