When it comes to playing video games, there are essentially three major pieces of hardware that are used for that purpose: the PC, video game consoles and mobile devices. There is some speculation that video game consoles might be going out of style. However, based on information from a recent Forbes report, this assertion is actually quite incorrect.
First, let’s take a look at what video game consoles have become nowadays. They are essentially a computer that has been optimized to play video games. Companies and console manufacturers spend millions on Game Programming each year to ensure that they are giving players the best gaming experience. As such, the hardware behind video game consoles is always evolving to meet the needs of video games that are far more advanced in terms of graphics and functionality.
Some have speculated that mobile devices will start taking away some market share from consoles. This is also incorrect, according to recent industry reports. Game console manufacturers have also invested considerable amounts of money in game quality assurance as well as research and development for mobile gaming consoles, with the hopes that gamers will find these more attractive than playing on smart phones. However, it should be noted that mobile gaming consoles, such as the Nintendo DS, are there to fill a specific need in the market: providing a device for those who want to play on the go. However, there will always be people who will want to get the full experience and play on their big screen TVs at home, rather than looking at a screen that is barely a few inches across.
Simply put, there will always be a demand for consoles, no matter what other devices can be used to play games, whether they are PCs or smart phones. Furthermore, according to many Game Testers, consoles give the best gaming experience for players, as they have been engineered for just one purpose. And they have many advantages when compared to the PC. With a console, the hardware is standard and uniform. So when you buy a game for the PlayStation 3, for example, you can be sure that it will work well on the PlayStation 3 console, just like it is intended. On the other hand, if you buy a PC game, you can never be completely sure as to whether the game will have some compatibility issues with your hardware or software. Or you will need to spend time checking as to whether your PC is powerful enough to play what you are buying. All of these problems are simply non-existent with consoles, which explains why they are preferred by so many gamers out there.
How you were treated is an ominous sign. I have had so many u/s in my life, and even though the tech give you too much info., in a normally developing pregnancy they always do show you the and give you a picture. Call your doctor and ask for what the info was on u/s.
I too was at the ER recently having a pelvic u/s and they turned the screen away from me too. I have only had this happen when something unexpected is happening. For me its that spot on the ovary this time, though I think I would have been able to pick that up from seeing the screen.
Kevin: I understand your reasoning and applaud your self-control. Me? No impulse control whatsoever. While I did nothing Friday night but read some blog coverage of the iDay madness, on Saturday morning my gadget lust overcame my reason and I drove over to the ABQ Uptown Apple Store, walked right up to the first free employee and less than three minutes later walked out with an 8GB iPhone. Got home (after picking up some lunch for me and Sue – just to prove I completely out of control) plugged it into my already updated MacBook (latest system and iTunes update) and within another five minutes had sold my soul to AT&T for two years.
been carrying two phones for almost a year so already OK with that. As just returned my Treo 700p to my former employer, the N95 will provide my business line and tethering and the iPhone will be my internet, e-mail, media device. I know in a really unusual place having two of the coolest phones available in the high-end media segment. Lucky me.
My lack of impulse control can be blamed in large measure on my accountant assuring me that the iPhone is a legitimate business deduction in my consulting and blogging work. I can afford it, and so decided to ignore all of my own considered opinions about how the first-generation was flawed (no user swappable battery or memory and a lock to a provider I had no existing business with).
I have to tell you it is an amazing device and absolutely raises the bar for mobile devices from the UI experience and sheer sexiness perspectives. I have any pangs of remorse (yet). off to San Jose this afternoon for a quick trip and see how the iPhone does as a traveling companion on the plane and on the go.
I tend to agree with you that the device is more of a consumer play than a business solution. But my lines are pretty blurred and I can envision a day where a future version of the iPhone could be the only converged mobile device I take with me.