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PlayStation 2 finally launches in Brazil for the bargain price of around US $462 {Engadget}
Nov 22nd 2009 12:05AM So your saying the PS3 should be a big hit in 2016 when it makes its way to Brazil, starting at only $1349.99
Microsoft roadmap pegs Windows 8 release for 2012, or just after the world's end {Engadget}
Nov 21st 2009 11:59PM So Windows 7 is list up there just as a goof? I'm sure Microsoft is not implying that Windows 7 is a 'Server OS', but given the slide title and your rational it would appear it is.
Banned Xbox modders get a class-action lawsuit to call their own {Engadget}
Nov 20th 2009 2:04PM @Dummy00001
It's basic contract law the people in question or suing because they were paid Live Gold members so this throws out Silver members that weren't paying anything. So going by this basis a contract is formed for services to be rendered by Microsoft to the end user through Xbox Live. The user violated a term of said contract, these dumb SOB's should be lucky Microsoft isn't suing them for break of contract. The contract stated that they would not be refunded for services expect in certain circumstances as outline. Getting your dumb ass banned for violating the TOS, is not one of those reasons. Maybe people should read contracts before they agree to them, might keep these sorts of lawsuits from waiting a bunch of time and tax dollars.
YouTube pulls a Hulu -- yanking API access from Popcorn Hour (Update: Google responds) {Engadget}
Nov 20th 2009 1:44PM @futurepastnow
Probably has a lot to to with advertising revenue. Youtube has never been a very profitable venture. If the API isn't advertisement friendly aside from the annoying in bottom of window ads that pop up on the regular interfaces, it may simply boil down to money. I don't recall seeing adds on Youtube streams on the iPhone. I have never used a Popcorn device so I can't speak for the presence or lack of ads on those devices. However, if devices that could bypass the majority of the ads that Google makes money got too popular and affected the revenue stream or increased costs by going the API route then Google would be forced to respond. I'm not saying its right, I'm not saying it a good PR move, but it's a business decision and Google is going to have to deal with the fallout.
Apple tablet(s) in 2H 2010 with OLED screen and tailored content in tow? {Engadget}
Nov 19th 2009 10:06AM @nicholi
$500 with or without a 2yr contract for that sim card slot? They won't even sell you a regular old iPhone without a contract for $500, what makes you think they would sell a 9.7-10.6" screened iPhone for $500 off contract?
Apple tablet(s) in 2H 2010 with OLED screen and tailored content in tow? {Engadget}
Nov 19th 2009 9:34AM 2k for a tablet, I smell another Apple TV.
IBM simulates cat's brain, humans are next {Engadget}
Nov 18th 2009 2:10PM Let me know when the simulate it and can read a cats mind. That way maybe I can get mine to STFU and leave me alone.
3D mapping drone fires lasers from a mile away (video) {Engadget}
Nov 18th 2009 8:30AM Great, this thing is perfect for when Skynet wants to go site seeing.
Magellan debuts GPS app / car kit for iPhone and iPod touch {Engadget}
Nov 17th 2009 3:48PM @Archion - The lack of a cell tower sticking out of your ass is only one concern. The other would be where is the iTouch user suppose to shove the Mifi?
Addonics Mini NAS: when RAID is too much to ask for {Engadget}
Nov 17th 2009 12:08PM The lack of gigabit ethernet is certainly annoying, just like the lack of it on some wireless N access points. Why bother having a nice fast device if you are going to gimp it with 10/100Mbps ethernet. 10MBps doesn't cut it for data traffic for most anything anymore.
