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• Member since: June 29, 2004

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• No, I have a solution
  Vote this time! Kick out these fear mongers! Chertoff, Rove, Cheney, bush, Rummy and so many more - all need to go. All short-sighted, self-serving and very, very dangerous to our world and obviously this industry, the most stellar example of imagination and real freedom.

  October 18, 2006

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• No, I have a solution
  Vote this time! Kick out these fear mongers! Chertoff, Rove, Cheney, bush, Rummy and so many more - all need to go. All short-sighted, self-serving and very, very dangerous to our world and even this industry.

  October 18, 2006

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• Transparent Marketing Attempt
  Silly attempt at positioning. Symbian should know better by now. Don't pander. It is an insult to a very sophisticated consumer base. PC form factors have changed since the late 70s, yes. But the server, the desktop, the laptop, and the various handhelds have all developed on their own. They will continue to develop on their own. Imagine typing this on a keyboard even the size of the Sidekick; or staring into a 3-inch screen for more than 30 minutes. Or, running a network - even at home - from a phone. Keep your day job (developing an outstanding OS) and try not to gaze too hard into that crystal ball of yours; I predict they don't work too well.

  October 18, 2006

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• Where to start...?
  Reviews like this puzzle me and, I'm certain, a lot of other slightly-more-than-casual gamers. Sure, the eyes are quite there, yet. But if you're at all focused on that, you're not that interested in the game play. The new generation of consoles offer an amazing jump in graphics capabilities, but that's just the start. Body movements - and the resulting gains in control - very realistic city, building and arena renderings - providing far more immersion - deeper and broader levels, better sound, more character intelligence, and more, make for MUCH better game play. If you're that kind of person, of course. I also remember the first Coleco and Atari consoles and know this is just another incredible step in development. Given this essentially good review, what should have been covered is how important the console introduction is in relation to what we all think Sony will be doing. With a few outstanding games covering the important genres, the fact that it is nearly 100% backward compatiple, the expected difference in cost, that it is every bit a player in the more general home entertainment market, and getting the jump on the introduction at precisely the right time of year could tip the ultimate sales scales in the other direction.

  October 11, 2005

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• Gee, sign me up, Toby
  Interesting, but ignorant perspective. I'd like to know how many years you've spent working in the custom furniture business, or even, perhaps, working in the high-end PC business. I would ask the good, very hard-working people at companies like VooDooPC, Alienware and Sony about what it takes to create a cutting-edge PC. Or how about the amazing artisans like Steve Knowles or at companies like Kindel Furniture who have spent 10-15 intense years honing their craft every day to turn out perfection in wood. For some reason - and I just can't put my finget on it - I don't think you've had these experiences.

  January 12, 2005

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• Heading in the right direction
  Warmth, approachability, and even passion; these are words not associated with PC equipment. But, words frequently associated with better furniture or works of art. PC equipment that can be comfortable in our living rooms and bedrooms will not be so because of the technology inside. It will be because we feel good about it, a result of great design. The last comment by Jonah Becker was far too cautious, and the designs a little naive, but certainly head in the right direction. What more would all of you like to see?

  October 15, 2004

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• Where it needs to go
  If personal technology equipment is to reside comfortably in our more personal spaces, it will need to become warmer and more a part of the visual environment. I'm certain these concepts are fitting for some living rooms, but most of us have somewhat more traditional decor. These are fine ideas, but just the beginning. And, in reply to "Ugly", do you think the polished wood and intricate inlay on fine furniture is anything like the adhesive plastic on old station wagons? To be a little more objective, Microsoft, with over 40K employees has more than one division.

  October 15, 2004

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