"Fabulous new mobile phone, lots of bells and whistles = people happily pay $500"
Even the highly touted (and supposidly expensive) RAZR phone can be had with a commitment for around $50. Most phones are in that range (or cheaper) with 1 or 2 year plans. And the people who buy the more expensive ones are few and far in between, most people are perfectly happy with the one that comes free with the plan.
"Fabulous new video iPod, lots of nice features = people giddily pay $500"
According to Apple's store, the 30GB iPod video retails for $250, and the 80GB version for $350, a far cry from $500.
"Fabulous new game console, nex-gen features = people freak out, say $500"
Because game consoles that have succeeded have always cost in the $200-$300 range. And its not "just $500", it is "Starting at $500"
"It looks like Nintendo is taking a page right from Microsoft in their online approach, and due to their huge history of games on their past consoles they are likely to have an even higher revenue stream from 'classic' game sales."
Nintendo stated that they were going to have a virtual console when Microsoft resisted the idea. It was only after Nintendo announced it that Microsoft warmed up to the idea.
"According to the review, the single-card X1950 is a better performer versus the GeForce; however, in CrossFire mode, the X1950 doesn't quite have the punch to overtake the GeForce in SLI."
According to the actual game benchmarks, the score is even. That tone makes it sound like the GeForce SLI was the one in the lead. The Fear benchmark went towards ATi, the next two games were even depending on resolution and the last game went to nVidia.
I installed RC2 when it came out and it completely wiped out my bookmarks in 1.5. To top that off, the tab functionality was completely broken. I think I'll wait till after the RCs.
Yes, because everyone who buys a computer wants to start at the $1000 range. Perhaps you've never worked in retail, my friend. About 70% of people who come in want something closer to $400. Does Apple sell a $400 computer? Nuh uh. Compete with Dell? Not in a business where price is the primary deciding factor.
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"Fabulous new mobile phone, lots of bells and whistles = people happily pay $500" Even the highly touted (and supposidly expensive) RAZR phone can be had with a commitment for around $50. Most phones are in that range (or cheaper) with 1 or 2 year plans. And the people who buy the more expensive ones are few and far in between, most people are perfectly happy with the one that comes free with the plan. "Fabulous new video iPod, lots of nice features = people giddily pay $500" According to Apple's store, the 30GB iPod video retails for $250, and the 80GB version for $350, a far cry from $500. "Fabulous new game console, nex-gen features = people freak out, say $500" Because game consoles that have succeeded have always cost in the $200-$300 range. And its not "just $500", it is "Starting at $500"
"It looks like Nintendo is taking a page right from Microsoft in their online approach, and due to their huge history of games on their past consoles they are likely to have an even higher revenue stream from 'classic' game sales."
Nintendo stated that they were going to have a virtual console when Microsoft resisted the idea. It was only after Nintendo announced it that Microsoft warmed up to the idea.
"According to the review, the single-card X1950 is a better performer versus the GeForce; however, in CrossFire mode, the X1950 doesn't quite have the punch to overtake the GeForce in SLI."
According to the actual game benchmarks, the score is even. That tone makes it sound like the GeForce SLI was the one in the lead. The Fear benchmark went towards ATi, the next two games were even depending on resolution and the last game went to nVidia.
I installed RC2 when it came out and it completely wiped out my bookmarks in 1.5. To top that off, the tab functionality was completely broken. I think I'll wait till after the RCs.
Yes, because everyone who buys a computer wants to start at the $1000 range. Perhaps you've never worked in retail, my friend. About 70% of people who come in want something closer to $400. Does Apple sell a $400 computer? Nuh uh. Compete with Dell? Not in a business where price is the primary deciding factor.