Kutaragi of Sony just announced that the PS3 isn't a game console, it's an entertainment system. From the beginning, Sony's been trying to turn the Playstation into something it's not, an all in one household entertainment system. This time around, Microsoft is making no qualms about the fact that they've designed the X-Box to be more than just a gameconsole as well.
So, we have the PS3 which isn't a game machine but just happens to play games.
The X-Box 360, which is touted as a media center that plays games.
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The Revolution, the console that Nintendo company big wigs say is designed to play games, games, and more games. In fact, 5 generations of games all under one roof, most of which will be instantly accessible over the internet at little or, in some cases, no cost.
I don't know, I've got media center and powerful computer covered. I have a 7 disc DVD changer, so no console is going to replace that. I have a ReplayTV. I also have a stereo that I stream audio from my computer and the internet to, so I can't see myself using any of the music functions on any of these consoles. What I want, to complement all of this, is a game console. Do Sony and MS actually expect me to toss out my entire entertainment system to replace it with their all in one box? Heck no...I don't want to pay extra cash for things I already have.
Looks like I'm going to be buying the Revolution this time around, the only console without an inflated price and an identity crisis.
If you designed them this archive system and didn't provide a way of having more than one backup of information that's so vital to the company that they'd go out of business if the disc was hurt/destroyed...knowing good and well that cds and dvd's have a set shelf life to begin with...you deserve to get sued.
I call shenanegans.
Of course it did the opening weekend. Every geek and his mother (mother for lack of girlfriend) saw it opening weekend. I'll wager good money it'll show cult movie appeal and fall off the charts after next weekend.
What if you plugged the power RJ-45 connector into the the ethernet card and not the power input? Wouldn't you fry, at the very least, your network card? Or are typical network cards rated to 15.4watts of current?
I don't know, I think that even if it does work and doesn't damage network cards that it would still be confusing to consumers...
I swear, the typical Slashdot reader goes by the Fox News esq over dramatization given by/. and don't even read the article.
If nothing else, this might expand the market. Other MMORPG's have been based 100% on real life cash. Sony is offering players the option of playing on servers where items can be bought and sold for cash. I would think that this, in combination with PVP (that Sony is planning to introduce soon), could totally change the market. Think of clan warfare when (potentially) money is on the line?
Personally, I will continue to play on a server that does not allow this because I like to work for my gear. What next, though? Gamblers getting addicted to EQ?
When you go out in public and randomly tell girls/children/elderly couples "I've got something in my pocket, it's 7 inches, and I'm ready to play" they don't think you're a pervert...
The massive storage is just the icing on the cake. Gmail's appeal comes from the fact that it's a fully featured e-mail client that you can use from any location. It's fast, it works, it's aesthetically pleasing, the "labels" system is/was innovative, and , of course, Google is just "cool." Yahoo! lost it's cool back around 96-97.
It would be nice to see real competition to Gmail, but if yahoo wants to play with the big boys, they need a MAJOR GUI overhaul. Not only on their e-mail client, but on their site as a whole. I would rather use Hotmail over Yahoo! Mail...Yahoo! is just that ugly...
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Sure, this works for now. But Sony had the forsight to make their system flash updatable through bios updates via a wireless network or gamepack. They could go the same route that Microsoft did with the X-Box and force firmware updates when you play new games or connect to Sony's network, effectively breaking the ability to play video off a memory stick.
Of course, there will always be "the scene" and people hacking the firmware, etc. But I would count on this ability to be broken at some point because Sony is too short sighted to use it as a marketing gimick.
The fact that the mount has firewire integrated makes absolutely no difference. If you've been keeping up with the news, you'd know that Apple is now marketing the iPod as a USB2 device. It's no longer shipping with a firewire cable. Why would that make steps towards integrating the iPod with the mini via firewire when they're abandoning their whole stance on firewire to begin with?
Maybe they're leasing Palm's software just for their handwriting recognition? Really, all they need to do is integrate an AIM client w/ handwriting recognition from Palm and they'd have a MAJOR hit on their hands. Of course, it would be nice to have the Palm software too. But adding an AIM client to the package would make it a killer ap IMO!
Google is a company. Like all companies, it's goal is to make profit. If AMD wants to pay to show advertisement everytime that someone searches for "Pentium," why not? AMD is not paying to change the results of the search engine, they are paying to change the results of the advertisement that pops up on the sidebar. This is a legit business model. In fact, this is the basis of all advertisement...to display ads in a place that makes consumers rethink their desicion. To outlaw this is ludicrous. You might as well ban all advertisement.
This definately affects Saab's. The "key" isn't even really a "key" in the common meaning of the word. There's no teeth to the key. Just a transmitter that fits into a hole. Stick it in, turn, and the car starts. I'm assuming that I could do the same thing with my finger if something was transmitting the right code.
My guess, based on the "touching is good but feeling is better" clue, is that it will be a highly advanced sound algorithm. Remember those old stands at attractions where you put on the headphones and listened as someone cut your hair, you were in a race, etc. And the sound was so amazing that it actually felt like you were getting your hair cut, wind was blowing in your face, etc. I would guess something like this along with headphones.
At one point it was speculated that half the reason Nintendo decided to go with the smaller discs was so their was potential in the future to make a portable Gamecube. It's a nice thought, although I doubt it would ever happen. But if the next gen GameBoy (the DS is not the next gen Gameboy) just happened to be a miniture, handheld version of the Gamecube with a screen that played Gamecube games, that would be nice.
I call BS on this one, especially the ThinkPad statement. From first hand experience I can tell you that the ThinkPad's the most solid laptop on the market. I wouldn't say the best, but by far the most solid/bug free laptop you'll find.
I think someone had a couple bad experiences with IBM and has decided to make up stories now...
They couldn't do that...we really dont' want to hand over blueprints to the Hubble to some random foreign country. Not like it holds any secrets which could be a threat to the national security of the country...but I'm sure there's plenty or classified information in how the things built. That would be a no no.
It all depends on where you live. Aditionally, I still don't understand why network admins think that they are in a high paying field. During the IT spike in the 90's, when very few people where knowledgable to be competent IT people, yes...you could demand high salaries. These days you could go to any given high school and find students that know enough to be good IT people.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the IT field isn't as specialized and elite as it once used to be. It's not like you're programmers. And you demand programmers salary. I've worked as a system admin before. Currently I work at a technical writer. Let me tell you, talk about an underpaid field. A lot of experienced tech writers make less than entry level system admins. Having worked both fields, system admin is a cake walk.
You, more than likely, never stacked another game ontop of the one that you were trying to play. People used to to this to force the contacts against the pins for a better connection. All it really did in the long run was push the pins apart, making it harder to get a tight connection...
I'll have to pick up a brush cleaner...never tried that...
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Kutaragi of Sony just announced that the PS3 isn't a game console, it's an entertainment system. From the beginning, Sony's been trying to turn the Playstation into something it's not, an all in one household entertainment system. This time around, Microsoft is making no qualms about the fact that they've designed the X-Box to be more than just a gameconsole as well.
So, we have the PS3 which isn't a game machine but just happens to play games.
The X-Box 360, which is touted as a media center that plays games.
-and-
The Revolution, the console that Nintendo company big wigs say is designed to play games, games, and more games. In fact, 5 generations of games all under one roof, most of which will be instantly accessible over the internet at little or, in some cases, no cost.
I don't know, I've got media center and powerful computer covered. I have a 7 disc DVD changer, so no console is going to replace that. I have a ReplayTV. I also have a stereo that I stream audio from my computer and the internet to, so I can't see myself using any of the music functions on any of these consoles. What I want, to complement all of this, is a game console. Do Sony and MS actually expect me to toss out my entire entertainment system to replace it with their all in one box? Heck no...I don't want to pay extra cash for things I already have.
Looks like I'm going to be buying the Revolution this time around, the only console without an inflated price and an identity crisis.
If you designed them this archive system and didn't provide a way of having more than one backup of information that's so vital to the company that they'd go out of business if the disc was hurt/destroyed...knowing good and well that cds and dvd's have a set shelf life to begin with...you deserve to get sued. I call shenanegans.
At least when you get pissed off at the game and throw the controller at the tv, it'll come back to you now...
Of course it did the opening weekend. Every geek and his mother (mother for lack of girlfriend) saw it opening weekend. I'll wager good money it'll show cult movie appeal and fall off the charts after next weekend.
I don't know, I think that even if it does work and doesn't damage network cards that it would still be confusing to consumers...
I swear, the typical Slashdot reader goes by the Fox News esq over dramatization given by /. and don't even read the article.
If nothing else, this might expand the market. Other MMORPG's have been based 100% on real life cash. Sony is offering players the option of playing on servers where items can be bought and sold for cash. I would think that this, in combination with PVP (that Sony is planning to introduce soon), could totally change the market. Think of clan warfare when (potentially) money is on the line?
Personally, I will continue to play on a server that does not allow this because I like to work for my gear. What next, though? Gamblers getting addicted to EQ?
When you go out in public and randomly tell girls/children/elderly couples "I've got something in my pocket, it's 7 inches, and I'm ready to play" they don't think you're a pervert...
The massive storage is just the icing on the cake. Gmail's appeal comes from the fact that it's a fully featured e-mail client that you can use from any location. It's fast, it works, it's aesthetically pleasing, the "labels" system is/was innovative, and , of course, Google is just "cool." Yahoo! lost it's cool back around 96-97.
It would be nice to see real competition to Gmail, but if yahoo wants to play with the big boys, they need a MAJOR GUI overhaul. Not only on their e-mail client, but on their site as a whole. I would rather use Hotmail over Yahoo! Mail...Yahoo! is just that ugly...
Sure, this works for now. But Sony had the forsight to make their system flash updatable through bios updates via a wireless network or gamepack. They could go the same route that Microsoft did with the X-Box and force firmware updates when you play new games or connect to Sony's network, effectively breaking the ability to play video off a memory stick.
Of course, there will always be "the scene" and people hacking the firmware, etc. But I would count on this ability to be broken at some point because Sony is too short sighted to use it as a marketing gimick.
The fact that the mount has firewire integrated makes absolutely no difference. If you've been keeping up with the news, you'd know that Apple is now marketing the iPod as a USB2 device. It's no longer shipping with a firewire cable. Why would that make steps towards integrating the iPod with the mini via firewire when they're abandoning their whole stance on firewire to begin with?
Maybe they're leasing Palm's software just for their handwriting recognition? Really, all they need to do is integrate an AIM client w/ handwriting recognition from Palm and they'd have a MAJOR hit on their hands. Of course, it would be nice to have the Palm software too. But adding an AIM client to the package would make it a killer ap IMO!
Google is a company. Like all companies, it's goal is to make profit. If AMD wants to pay to show advertisement everytime that someone searches for "Pentium," why not? AMD is not paying to change the results of the search engine, they are paying to change the results of the advertisement that pops up on the sidebar. This is a legit business model. In fact, this is the basis of all advertisement...to display ads in a place that makes consumers rethink their desicion. To outlaw this is ludicrous. You might as well ban all advertisement.
....it's called a PDA.
"Just a transmitter that fits into a hole. Stick it in, turn, and the car starts."
Sounds like I implied it to me....
Yes, this key lets you open the door. This key does not let you start the ignition. Thank you.
This definately affects Saab's. The "key" isn't even really a "key" in the common meaning of the word. There's no teeth to the key. Just a transmitter that fits into a hole. Stick it in, turn, and the car starts. I'm assuming that I could do the same thing with my finger if something was transmitting the right code.
My guess, based on the "touching is good but feeling is better" clue, is that it will be a highly advanced sound algorithm. Remember those old stands at attractions where you put on the headphones and listened as someone cut your hair, you were in a race, etc. And the sound was so amazing that it actually felt like you were getting your hair cut, wind was blowing in your face, etc. I would guess something like this along with headphones.
It will be interesting to find out, though!
At one point it was speculated that half the reason Nintendo decided to go with the smaller discs was so their was potential in the future to make a portable Gamecube. It's a nice thought, although I doubt it would ever happen. But if the next gen GameBoy (the DS is not the next gen Gameboy) just happened to be a miniture, handheld version of the Gamecube with a screen that played Gamecube games, that would be nice.
Perhaps monkeys will fly out of my ass....
I call BS on this one, especially the ThinkPad statement. From first hand experience I can tell you that the ThinkPad's the most solid laptop on the market. I wouldn't say the best, but by far the most solid/bug free laptop you'll find.
I think someone had a couple bad experiences with IBM and has decided to make up stories now...
They couldn't do that...we really dont' want to hand over blueprints to the Hubble to some random foreign country. Not like it holds any secrets which could be a threat to the national security of the country...but I'm sure there's plenty or classified information in how the things built. That would be a no no.
It all depends on where you live. Aditionally, I still don't understand why network admins think that they are in a high paying field. During the IT spike in the 90's, when very few people where knowledgable to be competent IT people, yes...you could demand high salaries. These days you could go to any given high school and find students that know enough to be good IT people.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the IT field isn't as specialized and elite as it once used to be. It's not like you're programmers. And you demand programmers salary. I've worked as a system admin before. Currently I work at a technical writer. Let me tell you, talk about an underpaid field. A lot of experienced tech writers make less than entry level system admins. Having worked both fields, system admin is a cake walk.
I can't wait for the first lawsuit. Headline: "Nerd sues Motorolla, phone 'melts nuts off'"
I can only find what I'm looking for in Wal Mart about 60% of the time anyway, so really it all balances out in the long run...
You, more than likely, never stacked another game ontop of the one that you were trying to play. People used to to this to force the contacts against the pins for a better connection. All it really did in the long run was push the pins apart, making it harder to get a tight connection... I'll have to pick up a brush cleaner...never tried that...