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Give everyone free iPhones, of course!

You know, I sometimes wonder if technology has spoiled us. I remember being on a 28.8k modem and being patient was a part of life. When you say "The difference between things opening in 2 seconds and things opening in a fraction of a second is a HUGE deal for the consumer", I can't help but to think 'What kind of impatient son of a bitch consumers are we where .5 seconds and 2 seconds make or break a PHONE?'.

Let's be honest here. Should they have upgraded the hardware? Yes. But, I'm still holding out hope on a finalized US device review by several other sources before I make my judgement. On top of this, I've read various comments here and there providing insight as to why the system could be sluggish, primarily of which could be the fact that you can have numerous widgets on up to seven home screens. Also, I see no reason why future firmware revisions couldn't work out some of the sluggishness. Writing it off so quickly is foolish, IMHO.

Fix the economy? We must build more pylons, of course...

Sandbox, definitely.

You don't seem to get it. Reading on a backlit screen is murder on the eyes. Ever try reading a novel on your LCD computer screen? It's eyeball rape.

This is where the e-reader comes in. You see, it has this thing called e-ink. It is almost indistinguishable from real print ink. In fact, if you've never seen an e-reader in action before I guarantee you'll attempt to try and rub the screen to see if it isn't actually printed paper. It is really that realistic looking.

As such, it makes reading as easy on your eyes as reading an actual book. The upside? You can carry around hundreds of books in that small of a package. It is also much easier to hold in many situations - in bed, on the can, in the tub (risky, but hey, live on the edge), in the car, on the bus, etc.

Besides that, LCD backlights suck up electricity like a hooker sucks.. well you know. E-Ink only requires energy to flip the page, so you're using very little electricity and thus the batteries can be quite small and last you for several thousand page flips. Can you say that about an LCD screen? Didn't think so!

Kindle question: With that keyboard, can you write things in a text editor?

People like you that drive me mad with deals like this. Someone that might actually wish to purchase this PS3 at an awesome deal getting shoved out of the way by people like you that just want to make money.

Go die in a ditch.

Yeah, I forgot that the vice president just basically sits around and does little to nothing and only really comes in to power if and when the president is no longer able to lead the country. Oh, wait...

The vice president can help draft and push or pull a bill through the house and senate before the president gets to sign it... not to mention that the vice president can persuade or otherwise help guide the president in to making a decision about whether or not to sign a bill in to law or to veto it.

I only worry now about Biden's past on supporting RIAA/MPAA bills.

Where are you guys getting your midnight copies? I live in a large city (Las Vegas) but am not aware of any place that is releasing at midnight. WalMart, perhaps, but they've let me down in the past ("It's in back but we won't be putting it out until morning stock."). Any ideas? ONE HOUR!