[StephanieL]

Has anyone started putting together their "must-have" electronics/games/cool toys wish list for the holidays? While I was at the Digital Life expo last week, I saw a new game that just might make me go out and purchase a PlayStation 2 (if I feel like parting with $200 or so). It's called Guitar Hero, and it sort of works on the same principle as Dance Dance Revolution: you have a mock guitar with five colored fret buttons, a button for strumming, and a whammy bar, and you follow along with the music by tapping the buttons in rhythm, sustaining the sound, etc. The more accurate you are, the more points you get. There are 30 rock, punk, and metal songs, 4 skill levels for each, 9 or 10 different avatars, and 6 different "concert venues" (from dive club to stadium). It's supposed to come out next month, but you can preorder now.

[Cathy]

The King of Conspicuous Consumption says the new video iPod is spectacular.

[winesonoma]

Ford FX4 F 250 pickup. It does have some electronics.

[Stone]

winesonoma, on Oct 21 2005, 03:22 PM, said:

Ford FX4 F 250 pickup. It does have some electronics.

I just bought a 1986 F 150. Love it.

[winesonoma]

I had one of those, traded it in on a 2002 Ranger 4.0 liter XLT. I need a trailer to sleep in so it's time for a bigger truck again.

[mongo_jones]

can one of you explain to me what they mean when they say "only one truck earned the right to be named the ford whatever"? also, what does "built ford tough" mean? and, finally, what's up with the cowboys?

[winesonoma]

Marketing. But I saw them at work every day. That's how I choose. Cowboys are fluff.

[bilrus]

Cathy, on Oct 21 2005, 03:47 PM, said:

The King of Conspicuous Consumption says the new video iPod is spectacular.

I want.

I also want a new surround sound for the new house I am buying. I currently have a Bose 321, which is a quasi-surround sound that works OK in small rooms, but only has two front speakers and a subwoofer. But the house I am moving into has high ceilings and is pre-wired for surround with speakers. I want the whole thing - all new speakers and receiver.

C'mon Santa.

[omnivorette]

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/18/technolo...9web-pogue.html

"Watching iPodvision also requires one free hand to hold the device, which feels awkward after a while. Remember, too, that in urban settings, where iPods are a favorite delicacy of muggers, you have to hold the thing out in full view. You feel like you're wearing a bumper sticker that says: "I'm an idiot. Rob me." "

[ngatti]

Cathy, on Oct 21 2005, 03:47 PM, said:

The King of Conspicuous Consumption says the new video iPod is spectacular.

[ngatti]

StephanieL, on Oct 21 2005, 03:24 PM, said:

Has anyone started putting together their "must-have" electronics/games/cool toys wish list for the holidays? While I was at the Digital Life expo last week, I saw a new game that just might make me go out and purchase a PlayStation 2 (if I feel like parting with $200 or so). It's called Guitar Hero, and it sort of works on the same principle as Dance Dance Revolution: you have a mock guitar with five colored fret buttons, a button for strumming, and a whammy bar, and you follow along with the music by tapping the buttons in rhythm, sustaining the sound, etc. The more accurate you are, the more points you get. There are 30 rock, punk, and metal songs, 4 skill levels for each, 9 or 10 different avatars, and 6 different "concert venues" (from dive club to stadium). It's supposed to come out next month, but you can preorder now.

ain't nuthin' like the real thing, bayybeee...

[omnivorette]

I want a steel string guitar.

I also want a Vespa but it makes no sense whatsoever.

[ngatti]

omnivorette, on Oct 21 2005, 06:16 PM, said:

I want a steel string guitar.

A very nice first steel string guitar.

Won't break the bank either. Street = 350-400 incl gig bag.

[omnivorette]

Thanks, Nick. Have you played one of those?

I need to sell my nylon string Spanish classical guitar on eBay or Craig's List, too.