____/ waterskidoo on Thursday 23 August 2007 16:16 : \____
> On 2007-08-23, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Marks and Spencers refuses to stock unreliable Xbox 360.
>>
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>>| Marks & Spencers are currently stocking Sony PlayStation 3 and the PSP. A
>>| spokesman said they are looking forward to stocking the Nintendo DS and Wii
>>| when Nintendo are able to guarantee a consistent stock supply.
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>> http://www.playthree.net/2007/07/marks-and-spencers-refuses-to-stock.html
>>
>> So while Microsoft gets the finger, Sony steps in.
>>
>> Sony confirms PS3 PVR
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| Sony has confirmed its plans for a TV tuner and PVR software for the
>>| PlayStation 3, as foreshadowed by one of its New Zealand executives.
>> `----
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>>
http://www.itwire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14129&Itemid=1063
>>
>> Sony to launch navigation accessory for PSP
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| he PSP equipped with the global positioning (GPS) accessory will compete
>>| with dedicated navigation devices such as those made by TomTom and Garmin
>>| Ltd.
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>> http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUKL2213494120070822?rpc=44
>>
>>
>> Related:
>>
>> Updated PS3 Linux Distro Kit released
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| Geoff Levand just announced an update to the PS3 Linux Distro Kit:?For
>>| those interested, an updated PS3 Linux Distributor?s Starter Kit (v1.4) was
>>| released..."
>> `----
>>
>>
http://lkmltimes.brucalipto.org/announce/updated-ps3-linux-distro-kit-released/
>>
>>
>> Pachter: PS3 will outsell Xbox 360 for July
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>>| Oft quoted analyst Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan has attempted to
>>| predict the official game hardware/software sales for July in North
>>| America. His prediction; Sony PS3 up, Microsoft Xbox 360 down.
>
>
> Sony was smart building upon the cell processor technology and making
> the box with upgrade/add on capabilities. My personal feeling is that
> they missed the price point (too high), but maybe now
> that they have reduced the price sales will pick up.
> Hardware wise the unit is very high quality IMHO.
> The Wii is also a very nice, different game console.
> At the moment though the Xbox has the hot games and that's
> a major factor with the kids.
It also hot problems that are a major factor with Red Rings of Death.
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