lost_soul on 7/10/2010 at 18:48
Well, given that the consumer is about to drop $300 on a machine, they should do some research first. They should learn that "Yes, they will have to install new firmware versions". They should also learn why these new firmwares are required: to keep them from actually controlling the hardware they buy.
The other day, I re-installed Windows on my laptop. This consisted of inserting Disk 1, booting the machine and saying "yes" when it asked if it was okay to destroy all of my data. The store will also charge you $50+ to do this. Is that wrong? IIRC they will even charge you for a "PC optimization" if you buy a new computer and allow them. This consists of removing trialware and other garbage and probably installing all Windows updates.
SubJeff on 7/10/2010 at 21:31
The firmware updating deal is in the manual. I see you're cut from the same cloth as these rip off merchants.
Sulphur on 7/10/2010 at 21:41
Making money by exploiting the stupidity of the general public is one of the oldest plays in the book. Making it a package deal with no opt-out, however, is pretty much as straight a swindle as you can get.
I'd admire Best Buy's brass balls if I didn't want to kick 'em so hard they'd pop out of their mouth instead.
june gloom on 9/10/2010 at 16:56
lost_soul actually defending a big bad corporation? Will wonders never cease.
242 on 14/7/2011 at 18:36
I imagine only very small percent of users use component instead of HDMI for HD modes anyway.
EvaUnit02 on 14/7/2011 at 18:52
Agreed. If anything those fucking cave dwellers should get with the times already.
Volitions Advocate on 15/7/2011 at 02:53
I know a few people who still use component. In any case HDMI is a sluggish archaic protocol as it is. It's the electronics companies that are cave dwellers. Where's our Displayport? PS4/Ecksbawks720 should support eyefinity on 3 - 6 60" Oled displays. *nodnod*
