ProductWiki: bobbyt

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Apple Macbook (Early 2008)
February, 2008

$1,300.00

Pros

intel chip allows you to run windows
runs Mac OS X
SLot for optical drive .. no tray .... Less dirt to go thru ...

Cons

Only 2 USB ports
integrated video card not good for gaming
dirt shows up easily on case

Logitech Harmony 676

$200.00

Sony SIXAXIS
November, 2006

$40.00

Pros

Tilt motion can be used to enhance games
Nice and light considering whats in it

Cons

Controller feels very light compared to the old Playstation 2 controllers.
Tilt motion sensitivity is poor

Nintendo Wiimote
November, 2006

$40.00

Pros

Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
Includes a speaker in the controller
Remote-control configuration intuitive for older first-time gamers

Cons

Not suitable for all game types
doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
Speaker produces low quality sound.

Apple iPhone 3G
July, 2008

$199.00

Pros

GPS Support
Good selection of free apps available
High speed 3G

Cons

Can't replace the battery yourself, can't replace with a "spare"
Crippled Bluetooth (only hands-free devices supported)
Battery life is disappointing when using 3G

Apple iPhone 2G
June, 2007

$399.00

Pros

Innovative touchscreen gesturing UI
Two-finger interface to resize images
screen with high dpi which is easier on the eyes

Cons

Not 3G yet
Expensive.
Cannot replace battery - soldered to the motherboard

Sony Playstation 3
November, 2006

$299.00

Pros

Has a built-in Blu-ray and DVD player
Full HD support, including an HDMI port
Built in WiFi connection

Cons

No backwards compatibility on the 40GB model
Games can be expensive ($60)
Difficulty to program for is hurting quality of games being ported to it

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (2005)
November, 2005

$50.00

Pros

Very nice ergonomics - fits well in hand
Many buttons, triggers, and thumbstick controls
wireless

Cons

Rechargeable battery costs extra.
D-pad feels 'mushy' and you can accidentally get diagonal directions you didn't want.
Battery indicator on controller is distracting and only shows if the battery is below 50% or so.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Original
November, 2005

$299.00

Pros

Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
Broad selection of titles.
Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.

Cons

Very loud fans and disk drive
Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep

Wii Sports
November, 2006

$21.89

Pros

Good use of the Wiimote (different for each sport)
Comes free with the purchase of a Nintendo Wii.
Can upload your own Mii characters made on the Wii console to play sports with.

Cons

No online play
The graphics are sub-par for the Wii
The controls are sometimes unresponsive.

Nintendo Wii
November, 2006

$200.00

Pros

Controller is innovative and allows for new game types
Runs very quiet. No loud fans.
Console can be played by anyone from any age bracket

Cons

No HD resolution (480p maximum)
Less powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3
Graphics are last-gen.

Mario Kart Wii
April, 2008

$50.00

Pros

Includes a Wii Wheel accessory with the game
Excellent visuals, graphics, and overall presentation
Fun and solid driving physics

Cons

Battle mode does not have a last man standing option like N64
Full range of maneuvers are accessed only with the Wiimote + Nunchuck control scheme
No two-player grand prix mode