| landguy1 said: I see a big difference in the Media center as you see it. A media center has HDMI pass through and allows with IR blaster to control your whole entertainment center(with voice or motion controls no less). There isn't a $50 device that does that - Probably more in the $300-$1000+. The Fitness trainer is free the first year and we don't know the cost after that, but the cost could be $500+ if you were to include club charges and a trainer. High def video conferencing equipment with good audio/mic systems are $300-$1000+. Voice controls exist on some tv systems, but you have to buy a whole new $2,000+ tv to get that(and again motion controls too). On Screen fantasy footbal options are really only available in the US for $300+ through Direct TV, and that is very limited compared to what has been shown. I think that most of these features can be purchased on the cheap, but they aren't really comparable in capability. just remember, they alson get a next gen gaming system Valued at $350+ by itself. |
Yea, there are cheaper alternatives but none that can do everything that you listed. The average consumer might not see all that value as you listed considering they may only be interested in a couple of the features. Microsoft probably should make a few different commercials explaining the features more in depth instead of just one commercial trying to state all the features. Perhaps they should steal Sony's marketing slogan... It only does everything.
