maathewof updated 2 products

maathewof — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:51:24 -0400

1. updated Nintendo Wii - October 13, 2009 at 3:51 pm

agreed: "the people on Wii are cute, but i wish they had the graphics of xbox games"
disagreed: "Wiimote wrist strap not as strong as it should be. (may have been fixed in newer shipments due to bad press)"
agreed: "Novelty of Wiimote wears off quickly"
agreed: "The only good games are made by Nintendo"
agreed: "The speaker on the the Wii Remote is a monospeaker and produces low-qualitiy sound."
agreed: "Online service is completely unintuitive."
agreed: "Audio (Dolby Prologic 2) is awful compared to audio on the Xbox 360 or the PS3."
agreed: "Lack of quality games"
agreed: "Wiimote accelerometers inaccurate, movements do not always translate to on screen action."
agreed: "Expensive, especially when you consider Wiimote accessories"
agreed: "Does not have support for flash"
agreed: "Many games are built around the wiimote as a gimmick."
agreed: "No wired Ethernet port (USB-to-Ethernet dongle sold separately)"
agreed: "Cant be used as a media centre"
agreed: "Nintendo doesn't upgrade system like PS3 or XBox (i.e. media centre, Mii's etc)"
agreed: "Numerous expensive accessories are required to take full advantage of the system"
agreed: "Wiimote is required to navigate the menus, even just to start up a GameCube game"
agreed: "Virtual Console games do not support online multiplayer"
agreed: "Tough to find in stores"
agreed: "No built in ethernet port"
agreed: "Virtual console games are too expensive ($5-12 each)"
agreed: "Games that are not built specifically for Wiimote are awkward."
agreed: "Graphics are last-gen."
agreed: "Less powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3"
agreed: "No HD resolution (480p maximum)"
agreed: "Small size"
agreed: "Shorter loading times compared to competing systems"
disagreed: "Parents can monitor what and how much their children are playing."
agreed: "Able to connect with Nintendo DS on certain games"
agreed: "NES & SNES through Virtual Console (retro games)"
agreed: "Allows exercise while playing."
agreed: "Very few reported defects (as opposed to thousands of dead 360s, and many PS3s)"
agreed: "Ability to Download classic games in Virtual Console"
agreed: "Integrated Web browser with Flash support"
agreed: "Built in Wi-Fi connection"
agreed: "Backwards compatible with Gamecube games"
agreed: "Cheaper than competing systems."
agreed: "Console can be played by anyone from any age bracket"
agreed: "Runs very quiet. No loud fans."
agreed: "Controller is innovative and allows for new game types"

2. updated Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen - October 13, 2009 at 3:27 pm

disagreed: "not the greatest value when compared to getting an iPhone - despite high data costs"
disagreed: "not a great update for those uninterested in gaming"
agreed: "high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB"
agreed: "lower end model remains the same as the previous generation - 8GB, older internal components, poor value and a complete scam compared to new competition"
agreed: "no internal GPS"
agreed: "no open source codec support"
agreed: "no camera"
agreed: "full built in browser"
agreed: "mature as a software platform - an array of useful applications are available"
agreed: "improved as a gaming platform"
agreed: "improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS "
agreed: "upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB"
agreed: "integrated WiFi"

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maathewof — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:10:40 -0400

1. updated Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen - October 12, 2009 at 11:10 pm

tapped as "want it"

2. updated Microsoft Zune HD - October 12, 2009 at 10:57 pm

agreed: "HD video output requires dock which is sold separately "
agreed: "Zune is so far about the only PMP that can't play Blu-Ray "Digital Copy" files. "
agreed: "sold in the USA only"
agreed: "applications are slow to start"
agreed: "Cheaper alternative to Ipod Touch"
agreed: "connects with Xbox "
agreed: "can output high definition 720p video"
agreed: "very slim design"
agreed: "Internet browser"
agreed: "OLED touchscreen display"
agreed: "WiFi connectivity"
agreed: "HD radio receiver"
agreed: "Doesnt have true hd (1080p)"
disagreed: "app store isn't as mature as Apple's "

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maathewof — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:56:32 -0400

October 12, 2009 at 10:56 pm

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