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more about #ripoffs more comments → Kravin Moorehead: Or just buy a buffalo wireless ethernet converter for $75, and hook up for devices via an RJ-45 cable. That way all you techies can hook up you PS3, X... more » Alex Morel: Wow the people over at Microsoft are assholes. So if I, an owner of the original Xbox 360 (you know 20GB HDD, no HDMI) wanted to upgrade to a 120GB H... more » lutherjw: So ... I could either pay $299 and get built-in, free access Wi-Fi; or pay $299, have to pay an additional $100 to access the Internet, and then pay $... more » Lizard_King: I can't tell you how inconvenient it is to have to plug in an ethernet cable into my xbox. The unit is otherwise so portable, taking it out on the bac... more » triggerx: Oh the continued hate. Why price it at $100? Because they can... and they will sell like hotcakes. Why do you need N? Because I've seen people try... more » anexanhume: I'm reminded of the definition of insanity when someone actually expected something different. more » HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: And this is why you always use wireless bridges instead of proprietary dongles. Half the price, and far more versatile. For example... more » Steve: Hey 360 owners: Could you explain to me one more time why your console beats the PS3? Because I'm pretty sure this reinforces the opposite assertion. more » A Pimp Named DaveR: The ad copy sounds like it was written by Smoove B. "We will use only the finest error correcting software. Also, there will be chocolate-covered st... more » MrBlahBlah: Okay, I'm going to have to disagree with this article. All of us come here because we know our shit regarding technology, and to us this is ridiculou... more » chubbymandoo: I worked as a Geek Squad agent and succeeded in ripping off the masses. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about what I did and ask fo... more » notlikeacat: Thats not a bad price. OfficeMax charges $10 just to simply put any file onto a CD. and they have customers line up. Been there, burned that. more » joel_roberts: Call me chronically lazy, but I would actually pay to have my 200+ cd collection ripped to FLAC with tags. more » PrimroseSkunk: It is also sad that there are people who rely entirely on technology for THERE every need, and neglect other aspects of life. No need to get angry go... more » Brian Lam: I will do this same thing for anyone for 95 cents a cd. minimum 50 cds. thank you. more » -
#ripoffs
Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Coming 11/3, Costing an Absurd $100
Want to get your Xbox 360 online using the fastest wireless protocol possible? Get ready to pony up an unconscionable $100 on 11/3, according to GameStop. Seriously, Microsoft? [Gamestop via Joystiq] -
#bestbuy
The Geek Squad's Newest Racket: CD Ripping
Building on a proud tradition of charging for things that shouldn't cost anything, Best Buy's crack team of dudes who can fill out inane bubble tests will now rip your CDs, for the low low price of $1 a disc. More » -
#tgif
8 Of The Most Ridiculous "As Seen On TV" Gadgets
The pitch may claim that your life will be easier with 2 easy payments, but most As Seen On TV gadgets end up being a colossal waste of money. It's a good thing Billy Mays isn't around to see this.
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#knockoffs
Refreshed Nokla E81—With an L—Nokia Knockoff Packs Plenty of Swivel
If Nokia had ever followed through on that rumored swiveling "E71-type handset" we heard about last April, it would probably have looked a lot like Nokla's E81 phone here. In fact, Nokla's betting a few people don't know the difference. More » -
#iphoneapps
First iPhone App with In-App Purchasing: $1 App, $10 Per Month
Bad news: the first app to use in-app pricing in the App Store is a huge ripoff. Gokivo, is a $1 turn-by-turn directions app. Want to actually use it? That'll be$1/minute, $3/10 minutes or$10/month. Updated. More » -
#ripoffs
Sony Blatantly Rips Off Improv Everywhere For Crappy 'Viral' Ad
You've probably seen Improv Everywhere's amazing Frozen Grand Central video — it's gotten over 15,000,000 YouTube views. Apparently, so has Sony, because they totally ripped it off without asking permission or giving credit. Weasels. More » -
#gougings
NYT: Text Messages Are an Even Bigger Ripoff Than You Thought
We all know that text messaging is overpriced, but the NYT has pulled back the technological shroud to find out that the prices aren't just bad, they're practically extortionate. More » -
#ripoffs
Monster Offers White Version of Beats Headphones, Charges $700 For No Discernable Reason
If there's a company out there that engages in price gouging more blatantly than Monster, I've never heard of them. Today's offense: charging $700 for a pair of $350 headphones painted white. -
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#homeentertainment
The 10 Worst HDTV Ripoffs Explained
If you are planning on picking up an HDTV in the near future, HD Guru's list of the 10 worst HDTV ripoffs for 2008 is required reading—pure and simple. Chances are, many consumers have already heard about the issue with HDMI cables—which is probably one of the biggest scams of all time (right up there with Q-Ray ionized bracelets and the Ionic Breeze). Other scams, like the one involving contrast ratio specifications are also making their way into the public consciousness. More » -
#questionoftheday
Question of the Day: Do You Use Expensive Cable or Generic Cable?
The debate between expensive cable and generic cable has raged on for ages now, with the manufacturers of high-end products receiving quite a bashing for their high prices. So, even with all of the negative press about expensive cable being a waste of money, we have to ask: Do you use expensive cable or generic cable? More » -
#ripoffs
$300 "Audiophile Grade" Power Cable is Really Worth $15
Wasting money on expensive audio cables is one thing, but spending money on "audiophile grade" power cables? That seems downright idiotic. So you probably won't be too surprised to learn that $300 Virtual Dynamics Power 3 cables contain about $15 worth of components. More »
