http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/ Engadget Comments for Dell and Microsoft get official with (PRODUCT) RED gear http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
IE. Before he retired, he had worked in a regular office like everyone else in his company.

Not trying to say he's that special or anything, but that tibit about his lifestyle might clear up some things about his not so fabulous appearance.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/

As for Bono, I think south park got it right they said about him doing all this good stuff, but still coming across like a piece of sh*t...]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
I guess you consider a house valued at $135 million "modest"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates'_house]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
BTW fairly modest my butt. Look at his house and tell me that's fairly modest.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
BTW fairly modest my butt. Look at his house and tell me that's fairly modest.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
BTW fairly modest my butt. Look at his house and tell me that's fairly modest.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
$135 million may not be "modest" to most people, but it is VERY modest when you're worth OVER FIFTY BILLION. That's about 0.25% of his wealth.

Relatively speaking, it'd be like an average earning guy living in a kennel. It's extremely modest.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
So what if he has a $135 million house? He and his wife Melinda do a fuckton of good, their foundation is one such example:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_and_Melinda_Gates_Foundation

Disclaimer: I primarily use Apple products.]]>Jan 24th 2008 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
The guy has a house that's 50,000 square feet, in the woods and on the waterfront, and is a showcase for home automation. He built it himself (or rather, had it built himself) - it is completely custom. It has an olympic-length indoor pool, tennis courts, a grand staircase, a library, a full theater (not a "home theater"). This is not "modest" by any standard, even among rich corporate CEO's.

His property taxes are over $1 million per year alone. Think about that: he pays twice as much in property taxes every single year as my entire house is worth. And I'm upper middle class!

If you want to see how a "modest" billionaire lives, Warren Buffett - the world's second richest man - lives in a 6,000 square foot house in Omaha with an assessed value of $700,000.

"Modest" is not really a relative term, but even if you're using it that way and comparing Gates to other rich guys, he's nowhere even close to living modestly.
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Expressing the value of his house in terms of his wealth is entirely reasonable, as for most people their home is their single biggest asset. In this case it shows that while spending upwards of 100 million on a house may seem excessive, in this case it is only a tiny tiny proportion of what he could afford to spend on it. That makes is modest.

Comparing the cost of the Capitol building to the GDP of the US is not relevant here. Again, for most people their home is their single biggest asset. This is clearly not true of countries and Capitol buildings, in which it would be ridiculous for a country to invest most of its money.

When looking at others, your definition of modesty depends upon your own circumstances. Really though, modesty is relative to the individual concerned. Spending less than you can comfortably afford to IS modest, whether you're worth $50 billion or $5 thousand. ]]>Jan 24th 2008 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
What about his more than 40 hours work week, his car, his office, etc.?

The list goes on and on. Think about other multi billionaires.
What do they drive, and do?]]>Jan 24th 2008 5:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 12:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/]]>Jan 25th 2008 1:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://photos/red-xps-m1330/" which obviously does not work. This has been ongoing for weeks and commented on before.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
I would really dig Vista Ultimate with a visually red aero theme natively. That would be cool, if the theme was up to scratch. I do however get the feeling you're getting a wallpaper a warm feeling inside.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 2:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_Red#Criticism

Spending $100 million in advertising and bringing in only half that amount? Not real efficient.]]>Jan 24th 2008 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 11:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 25th 2008 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
yeah, they could have gave the 100 mill rite off, but would you rather have 100 mill, or atleast 50 mill constantly which is only going to get bigger...]]>Jan 25th 2008 4:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 25th 2008 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 25th 2008 10:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
( . ) ( . )]]>Jan 24th 2008 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Jan 24th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/Yes the screen is probably not a Toshiba brand LCD but a cheaper alternative they use (CMO - Chi Mei Optoelectronics) when they can't get Toshiba stock. I have had 5 of these screens replaced due to a grainy "looking through a flywire" effect, until I realised that I should have had a Toshiba LCD.

If you don't have one, demand one. Dell will swap it out at no expense.]]>Jan 24th 2008 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/24/dell-and-microsoft-get-official-with-product-red-gear/
Oh, and: ((())()()))([[{}[)}]]>Jan 24th 2008 2:30PM