Re: new Broadband gaming console Replacement XBOX ?

["Andrew Cooke" <acooke@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You make some valid points Simon. And I think I have to agree.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Rafferty" <simonr@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] new Broadband gaming console Replacement XBOX ?


I am an avid online gamer and tbh this device holds no attraction for me
whatsoever. I have a pc, I have a gamecube, I'll get my xbox back shortly.
And looking at the specs:

a.. AMD® AthlonT XP 2500+ central processing unit (CPU)
b.. NVIDIA® GeForceT FX 5700 Ultra graphics processing unit (GPU)
c.. NVIDIA nForceT2 Ultra 400 platform processor
d.. 256 MB RAM
e.. 40 GB local content cache
f.. Microsoft Windows XP® Embedded Operating System
g.. Dynamic, personalized user interfaces customizable for age, gender or
technical expertise
h.. Lapboard, mouse and game pad included
It isnt exactly cutting edge. Where new games like Doom3, HL2, Everquest 2
are looking for platforms with at least 1/2 gig of RAM this device isnt
really going to cut it. Yes it maybe nice to play Original Half Life, or
Doom 1 on demand, but I can play most of these anyway. TBH I really dont
see
this product going anywhere. Plus the XBox plays movies and music

Simon
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Cooke
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 1:59 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] new Broadband gaming console Replacement XBOX ?



I wish I could explain this device.

However quite simply, if you like the idea of an XBOX type device that can
play ANY PC game. Then this may be the device for you.

http://www.phantom.net/

Click on the PRODUCT DEMO and watch the video.

Personally I think this is a great device. And I'm sure will be able to
play videos and music as well.

Overall could be a welcome addition to your 'automated home'

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