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Actually, a hybrid RV makes a TON of sense, because it would have a really large battery bank thanks to the hybrid system, and would eliminate the need for separate "truck" and "coach" batteries. It would have the amperage needed to go all-electric, ditch the propane tank, and switch to an electric cooktop and water heater. Plus it would make "boondocking" (staying in places without AC power hookups) much more viable. For RVers who do long-term travel, it could easily be the best option by far.
Uhhhh, a 100-watt incandescent light bulb puts out somewhere in the range of 1600 lumens. A 75-watt bulb will put out over 1100 lumens. Their 975 max lumens will seem pretty dim by comparison.
Seems like most of the commenters are seeing the trees but not the forest.

The forest says that Nintendo sold 721,000 Wiis in March 2008. That's more than the TOTAL number of PS3s and 360s sold. Combined with the DS, Nintendo sold 68%--more than 2/3--of EVERYTHING.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/52293

In other words, in March, Nintendo effectively WAS the console market. Sony and Microsoft were fighting for the "serious gamer" niche, the sub-1/3 remainder of the market.

If Epic wants to remain as an also-ran in a niche market, that's their business.
I'm sorry, but saying that the 360 has a great warranty program DOES NOT make up for a horrible failure rate. I would not put up with a third (or even second) return on the system. It would go back to the store for a refund or under the hammer if I couldn't get my money back. I'm amazed at how patient and supportive people are being to Microsoft on this. (And how much they are thus validating Microsoft's poor response to a very serious problem.)

Seriously. Think about it. Would you put up with multiple failures like this on a TV? A microwave oven? A desktop or laptop computer? I don't think so. I for sure would not. One failure, OK, maybe, failures sometimes happen even with the best products. Two? Three? More?!? NO!!!

I was seriously thinking about buying a 360--the games look like a ton of fun. But I will not put up with that sort of aggravation and product shoddiness for any reason. It is completely unacceptable.

Come on, 360 owners! Grow some spines! Be proactive consumers! Take those failed boxes back to the store, get your refunds, and don't look back.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm pretty much a complete noob when it comes to camera stuff. My wife loves to take pictures, though. So much so that she literally wore out her first point and shoot camera, and the Kodak Z712 I bought for her less than two years ago is starting to act up as well. To compound the matter, we are expecting our first born sometime next year. I fear the Kodak just isn't going to cut it any longer. What would be the best starter DSLR to get? She hates missing photo opportunities due to camera 'lag' so speed would definitely be at the top of the list. Photo quality and features would be next. Price should be no more than $800. I'm not interested in video capabilities."
 

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