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Microsoft seeing Xbox shortages in U.S.

Microsoft seeing Xbox shortages in U.S.Or maybe they're outbecause of replacing so many RROD units??? Maybe?Probably trueif one looks at eBay and other auction sites, even damaged and defective models still fetch a premium price, so a shortage on store shelf models coupled with replacement issues could spell still...

Tags: Game players, Microsoft Corp., Xbox shortage, Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2008-02-13

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The harsh reality of suburban broadband

Like millions of other Americans and many of New York City's "bridge and tunnel" crowd, I live in the 'burbs. While I do a great deal of travel for my full time job, I am also classified as a "mobile" employee, so I'm not formally attached to an office --...

Tags: Cable Modem, Phone, Verizon Communications Inc., Broadband, Network Technology, Broadband Internet, Modems, Cable, Telecommunications, Networking, Hardware, Components, Personal Technology, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-06-22

Blu-ray player prices spike - wow, who could have seen that one coming?

Blu-ray player prices spike - wow, who could have seen that one coming?What are you blabbering about?Not one manufacturer has raised the price of the players. In fact, they are lowering the prices. Sony just said their player will be $299 in the summer and $199 next year.The fact is...

Tags: HD DVD, DVD, Blu-ray, Consumer electronics, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-13

Microsoft says end of HD DVD won't hurt Xbox 360

Microsoft says end of HD DVD won't hurt Xbox 360sony should refuse to permit microsoft to have blu raythey could be in deep s**t. or they could charge they a eye and a arm for it .........RE: Microsoft says end of HD DVD won't hurt Xbox 360"We do not believe...

Tags: HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, Game players, Murphy, wii, HD-DVD, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, MICROSOFT SAYS, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-02-18

Wii: Can't keep up with demand or supply artificially limited

Wii: Can't keep up with demand or supply artificially limitedThis is right up there with the tinfoil hats...If the Wii was in temporary shortage for ONE Christmas holiday period I might agree, but the Wii has been in short supply from the outset. Nintendo might be guilty of seriously underestimating...

Tags: Game players, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd.

Discussion threads 2007-12-14

Ballmer: Microsoft will dunk on Google...eventually

Ballmer: Microsoft will dunk on Google...eventuallyAnd, he says this as they fall to a distant 4th behind an unknown Chinesecompany. Seems that if they can't bundle it with the OS, they can't compete for some reason??? Imagine that!! Of course they ARE trying to bundle, but it has not been...

Tags: Channel management, Team management, Corporate law, Microsoft Corp., Steve Ballmer, Google Inc., pinata, Web

Discussion threads 2007-10-18

LucasArts tries to get back in the game

LucasArts tries to get back in the gameIf it's from Lucas Arts I take a wait and seeLucas Arts games generally are really hit and miss. Even the good games are usually just a me too game with a Star Wars theme or such.The only game I thought was...

Tags: Games, computer game, Crysis, game, Lucas Arts, PC, LucasArts

Discussion threads 2007-05-03

Windows Vista's three killer features

In the 21st Century, the very idea of reviewing an operating system is, well, quaint. Are you really going to let someone at the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal or even ZDNet tell you whether you should buy a new operating system? The notion that any person...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, killer-feature

Blog posts 2007-01-30

Is a PS3 shortage in the offing?

Is a PS3 shortage in the offing?Oh my, what a surprise: a shortage.Nothing gets the price up better then good ol' "supply and demand"! Just make sure you supply only a fraction of what the demand is.Helps with the hype, too!Who CaresGTA 4 is going to be available at the...

Tags: Games, Nothing, Now IT, GTA 4, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony Corp., game

Discussion threads 2006-10-10

Intel Core 2 Duo in short supply and priced above list

Intel Core 2 Duo in short supply and priced above listBest bang for the buck?? nah...Don't get me wrong, the Intel Core 2 Duo chips are powerful cpu's, and I agree that the E6600 on up handily beat the best AMD currently has to offer at stock.As well, the AMD...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, PC, Intel Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CPU, stock

Discussion threads 2006-08-08

Microsoft ramps up Xbox 360 shipments

Microsoft ramps up Xbox 360 shipmentsI am a loyal xbox customer but...When my original xbox's drive died recently after 4 years of use, I picked up a 360. It had a build date of sometime in early January of 2006. I heard about some of the performance issues...

Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., game, Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2006-04-28

Sony's PlayStation 3 race

Sony's PlayStation 3 raceThe funny thing is...All the gamers I know have both consoles. I don't see that changing anytime soon.PS2?It's interesting, Sony plays up the success of the PS2 all the time, then, in an instant, they forget about the product entirely!!!"I think that you can see from...

Tags: Game players, Games, Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, game, Sony PlayStation 3

Discussion threads 2006-03-22

Microsoft steps up Xbox 360 distribution

Microsoft steps up Xbox 360 distributionIts about timeIts about time! There is no excuse for any company to run out of systems on the day of release. I mean its not like Microsoft didn't think their XBOX360 was not going to be popular.I don't get it...If they will be shipping...

Tags: Game players, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-03-21

Xbox shortage dings Microsoft sales

Xbox shortage dings Microsoft salesTHIS is the year M$ dies!Honest!MissMiss revenue, beat earnings not a bad thing I would say2 units in the black for the first timeDying I don't thinks soLet's see how SQL server 2005 will contribute to the next quarterhttp://sqlservercode.blogspot.com/BIll, Steve, welcome to the joys of working...

Tags: Game players, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, sales

Discussion threads 2006-01-26

Xbox 360 to hit shelves before Thanksgiving

Xbox 360 to hit shelves before ThanksgivingCan IBM deliver?According to murph, this box will have a 3-core PPC running at 3.2 Ghz. Is this true, and is IBM making them now?Why couldn't IBM make them for Apple? More Xbox 360s will be sold in a year than Macs - but...

Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox, IBM Corp., game, Apple Inc., Microsoft Xbox 360

Discussion threads 2005-09-15

Microsoft confirms Xbox shortage

Microsoft confirms Xbox shortageIn other news, Gamecubes are plentifuland useful as modular furniture as Cubist around the globe interconnect the cubes to form couches, bedding, tables and other useful items, like Dreamcast stands.Why have an ample supplywhen you lose money on every box? Time to raise the price . ....

Tags: Game players, X-Box, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox2, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-03-21

Report: Apple G5 chips scarce

Report: Apple G5 chips scarceUsual enlightening ZDNet Apple story"Could be," "may be." Really informative. Of course the headline says IS, but nothing in the story supports that. I have noticed that ZDNet seems to show a consistent anti-Apple bias in its stories. All the major CPU manufacturers are having problems...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, Apple Inc., chip, IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-08-18