Well it seems to me that Microsoft wanted to get the 360 out too quickly. Avoiding damage to necessary xbox accessories is a fundamental design factor, seems that MS must have been stumped as to what they should do to avoid ruining game discs, they must have asked their granny for advice! Creating a product fit for the purpose is basic product law, if the console is scratching discs then it is not fit for the purpose (the purpose being to play the said discs). There can be no excuses for poor product design, the fact the MS knew about this problem and did nothing should be enough for people to seriously consider alternative products!
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Well it seems to me that Microsoft wanted to get the 360 out too quickly. Avoiding damage to necessary xbox accessories is a fundamental design factor, seems that MS must have been stumped as to what they should do to avoid ruining game discs, they must have asked their granny for advice! Creating a product fit for the purpose is basic product law, if the console is scratching discs then it is not fit for the purpose (the purpose being to play the said discs). There can be no excuses for poor product design, the fact the MS knew about this problem and did nothing should be enough for people to seriously consider alternative products!