I agree with the above post... in as much as to say that I would think that not everyone that sent out for a free replacement of the power cord is going to be someone who mods his xbox or whatever... I mean, how many people do you think go and ask for the free replacement?
Jason, the new cord is like the original but they added a breaker to it so that if there isn't enough power or too much power, it trips and keeps the box from getting the spike. If you've ever seen a blow dryer cord(not sure if they all come with one like that) it looks like one of those. It even has a light that tells you if it is working or not. I think it is pretty good idea. I like the idea of them sending it for free, it's only right. I have an unmodded 100% legit xbox, all original and I buy my games when they go on special... so I am not worried about any of that. Also, if I were to ever want to mod my xbox, and I did, then how would MS know? I never plan to go on xbox live since they charge alot (in my opinion) so how would they know if I never connect? are they going to bug my house? will they assign somebody to watch me to make sure that I am not doing anything like that? come on... the only way to really be safe is to never give out your info at all, to live in the woods without an internet connection, grow your own food and never buy anything with credit or a credit card, check, or other means where electronic ANYTHING is involved. I ordered my cord because of the risk it is supposed to defend against. I don't want my stuff catching on fire or shorting out. Also, by posting their privacy disclaimer and then breaking it... hmmm.... that would be sweet because then we could sue and get some free money! ha ha...
It's smart to be careful, maybe even a bit paranoid, but there is a fine line...
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I agree with the above post... in as much as to say that I would think that not everyone that sent out for a free replacement of the power cord is going to be someone who mods his xbox or whatever... I mean, how many people do you think go and ask for the free replacement?
Jason, the new cord is like the original but they added a breaker to it so that if there isn't enough power or too much power, it trips and keeps the box from getting the spike. If you've ever seen a blow dryer cord(not sure if they all come with one like that) it looks like one of those. It even has a light that tells you if it is working or not. I think it is pretty good idea. I like the idea of them sending it for free, it's only right. I have an unmodded 100% legit xbox, all original and I buy my games when they go on special... so I am not worried about any of that. Also, if I were to ever want to mod my xbox, and I did, then how would MS know? I never plan to go on xbox live since they charge alot (in my opinion) so how would they know if I never connect? are they going to bug my house? will they assign somebody to watch me to make sure that I am not doing anything like that? come on... the only way to really be safe is to never give out your info at all, to live in the woods without an internet connection, grow your own food and never buy anything with credit or a credit card, check, or other means where electronic ANYTHING is involved. I ordered my cord because of the risk it is supposed to defend against. I don't want my stuff catching on fire or shorting out. Also, by posting their privacy disclaimer and then breaking it... hmmm.... that would be sweet because then we could sue and get some free money! ha ha...
It's smart to be careful, maybe even a bit paranoid, but there is a fine line...