Dell is offering free shipping on their cheapest computer on their site at the moment. The normal shipping charge for it is $99. I've never seen an exorbitant shipping fee on the level of $250 from Dell. I think you're exaggerating.
If all I want is CD burning capability, internet surfing, and word processing, for myself or, more likely, for a family member...
Dude, they're getting a Dell.
Given that the professor in question is, in fact, a professor of marketing, I'd say it's only a matter of time. Prof. Wansink does most of his work on these and similar topics, typically focusing on portion sizes and perception. I worked with him at his previous school on a couple studies- it's interesting research that has real application for food marketers.
For example, people are likely to eat more calories worth of miniature cookies than full size cookies because we have a hard time distinguishing what a proper portion is.
I went through the exact same thing in high school, playing a disgusting little game called Gemstone III. I ended up dropping my grades from straight A's to B's, alienated most of my real friends, gained 50 pounds, and spent 90% of my waking hours in a dark bedroom slashing away at text and hanging out with my "friends."
Finally, one day I just decided it was a stupid idea, sold off my character, went on a diet, went out into the real world, and became a person again.
Don't even try to tell me MMORPGs aren't addictive - I know they are. It screwed up my life as bad as drugs while I was on it, but without the long term effects. I still regret missing out on the fun in high school though.
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Dell is offering free shipping on their cheapest computer on their site at the moment. The normal shipping charge for it is $99. I've never seen an exorbitant shipping fee on the level of $250 from Dell. I think you're exaggerating.
If all I want is CD burning capability, internet surfing, and word processing, for myself or, more likely, for a family member... Dude, they're getting a Dell.
Given that the professor in question is, in fact, a professor of marketing, I'd say it's only a matter of time. Prof. Wansink does most of his work on these and similar topics, typically focusing on portion sizes and perception. I worked with him at his previous school on a couple studies- it's interesting research that has real application for food marketers. For example, people are likely to eat more calories worth of miniature cookies than full size cookies because we have a hard time distinguishing what a proper portion is.
I went through the exact same thing in high school, playing a disgusting little game called Gemstone III. I ended up dropping my grades from straight A's to B's, alienated most of my real friends, gained 50 pounds, and spent 90% of my waking hours in a dark bedroom slashing away at text and hanging out with my "friends." Finally, one day I just decided it was a stupid idea, sold off my character, went on a diet, went out into the real world, and became a person again. Don't even try to tell me MMORPGs aren't addictive - I know they are. It screwed up my life as bad as drugs while I was on it, but without the long term effects. I still regret missing out on the fun in high school though.