...but Gamespot said the pice is going to be ~$185. Not a huge deal, but $10 = more than 5% of the price. Also, it makes for a $35 difference between it and the DS.
We can also speculate that when the PSP comes out in the states it will be even cheaper, as consoles tend to be more expensive on launch in Japan.
Agreed. I went to Valpo and when we ran out of bandwidth and the packetshaper wasn't working well enough, we had to get a DS3 (partial, I believe). Personally, I think that this need for more bandwidth can be attributed to the bloated filesharing programs out there. Napster never ate up bandwidth like Kazaa does, and more students = more computers + more malware, etc. It is not a good time to be in university IT. People want more bandwidth, but never want to pay for it...
That every year I hear the rankings of Top 10 party schools in Time, Newsweek, and other mainstream media outlets. I never hear a thing about campus rankings on issues that actually matter unless I turn to (relatively) obscure news sources like/.
I don't know about the financial aspect of things, but a lot of programmers worked really hard for this, and stealing the program just takes the shine out of all the work they put into it.
Unfortunately, people don't adopt a similar viewpoint with music. "What? So what if they spent 2 years making this album?! It costs $11.99!! Fsck the RIAA!!!" Hypocrisy is so sad sometimes. If you download an album, and you like it, then buy it.
It may not have much in the way of photo-taking abilities, but the A768i might be the thing for business users as it excels in the phone/messaging category.
Not necessarily. The fact that it has a camera at all makes it unuseable for me at work (security). Give me an option if I want a camera or not, and adjust the price accordingly. Then we will talk.
By the way, does this look just like a Palm m100 to anyone else?
It will be interesting to see how devices like this (if released in the US) will compete with the OQO, etc. I am guessing the prices of PDAs with a HD will be close to $1000, so the cost/benefit analysis of each will be interesting indeed.
Sorry. 1 in 5 is not a monopoly at all. A major player, obviously, but not a monopoly
The submission was not referring to Walmart as a music monopoly. They are a "goods" monopoly, though, not even just in the US. They are fast branching out all over the world, squeezing out smaller stores. I, personally, do not have a problem with them since they keep prices low and create jobs, but many people would disagree with me.
Oh, I agree that the quality of Dell computers has been falling for quite some time. However, the ignorance of the consumer (ie suckers for marketing) is remaining steady, so it works out well for them.
As long as Dell is almost exclusively Intel, then they ought to be just fine. It is Intel's exclusivity agreements that will sustain them in times like these, I'd wager. (Yes, I know Intel's problems aren't just in the desktop market, but I like to over-generalize).
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Not a problem at all. I was just curious if there was a price discrepancy already. Good post, though! You beat me to it. :)
We can also speculate that when the PSP comes out in the states it will be even cheaper, as consoles tend to be more expensive on launch in Japan.
Like fuel efficency, maybe? That *for sure* won't be coming to the US anytime soon!
Only on /. could a watercooling system be called "stylish."
"Hey baby, check out my new Abercrombie watercooler!"
Agreed. I went to Valpo and when we ran out of bandwidth and the packetshaper wasn't working well enough, we had to get a DS3 (partial, I believe). Personally, I think that this need for more bandwidth can be attributed to the bloated filesharing programs out there. Napster never ate up bandwidth like Kazaa does, and more students = more computers + more malware, etc. It is not a good time to be in university IT. People want more bandwidth, but never want to pay for it...
Do you guys use a Packet Shaper? That helped where I went...
Um...this is from Forbes, not Slashdot.
Unfortunately, people don't adopt a similar viewpoint with music. "What? So what if they spent 2 years making this album?! It costs $11.99!! Fsck the RIAA!!!" Hypocrisy is so sad sometimes. If you download an album, and you like it, then buy it.
This will help with the supply shortage on the release date!
I think Roland needs to read this summary.
Not necessarily. The fact that it has a camera at all makes it unuseable for me at work (security). Give me an option if I want a camera or not, and adjust the price accordingly. Then we will talk.
By the way, does this look just like a Palm m100 to anyone else?
"Hey baby - I can last for seconds!"
...errr, or years.
Women? Who? Oh you mean, those ladies that pose for me on the internet...ahhh....
If they give me enough time, I can come in anything... :)
Parents not McHappy over pokie toy
Funny...whenever I show children my "pokie" toy, the parents aren't too thrilled either...
It will be interesting to see how devices like this (if released in the US) will compete with the OQO, etc. I am guessing the prices of PDAs with a HD will be close to $1000, so the cost/benefit analysis of each will be interesting indeed.
The submission was not referring to Walmart as a music monopoly. They are a "goods" monopoly, though, not even just in the US. They are fast branching out all over the world, squeezing out smaller stores. I, personally, do not have a problem with them since they keep prices low and create jobs, but many people would disagree with me.
Excellent call. You got the best ones! Man that movie was fucking hilarious. :) P.S. Don't forget the "Montage" song!
Just another note...not only is a CC title being planned, but also FFIII for the DS. Looks good though, and best of luck with the site.
Apparently we are modding up links that don't provide what they promise?
Ahem...and where might the female love-making robots be in this list? I'm getting sick of waiting (and the Aibo is really a poor substitute).
Oh, I agree that the quality of Dell computers has been falling for quite some time. However, the ignorance of the consumer (ie suckers for marketing) is remaining steady, so it works out well for them.
As long as Dell is almost exclusively Intel, then they ought to be just fine. It is Intel's exclusivity agreements that will sustain them in times like these, I'd wager. (Yes, I know Intel's problems aren't just in the desktop market, but I like to over-generalize).