Can't answer your question about the maximum operating altitude, but as regards the power source: the iPod includes a plug that attaches to the Firewire cable so that it can be charged from a regular AC power outlet, so you shouldn't have any problems attaching it to a 12 v jack.
I'm not so sure about that. Part of what separates console gaming from PC gaming is that it just works--turn the console on, pop the disc in, and a few moments later you're in business. You don't have to worry about updating your operating system, configuring your hardware, or downloading the latest bugpatches for the game itself. In this respect, console games are more like a reliable toy than operating a PC. It looks like the Xbox is going to perform more like a PC, not surprising given its architecture and operating system.
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It's quite simple, really. Apple will send you a mailing box overnight, with delivery fees prepaid.
Can't answer your question about the maximum operating altitude, but as regards the power source: the iPod includes a plug that attaches to the Firewire cable so that it can be charged from a regular AC power outlet, so you shouldn't have any problems attaching it to a 12 v jack.
I'm not so sure about that. Part of what separates console gaming from PC gaming is that it just works--turn the console on, pop the disc in, and a few moments later you're in business. You don't have to worry about updating your operating system, configuring your hardware, or downloading the latest bugpatches for the game itself. In this respect, console games are more like a reliable toy than operating a PC. It looks like the Xbox is going to perform more like a PC, not surprising given its architecture and operating system.