On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 4:34 PM, Majestik <mystamajestik@gmail.com> wrote:
> My "incorrect assumption" is based on the facts around me. I don't know a
> single person who uses IE. Not ONE. At least half of them have gone through
> the trouble of removing it entirely from their machine(s).
>
> Again, I have 2 PCs for everything you listed there. And it really seems
> that laziness is what is making people feel the "need" to have a Browser on
> their 'box. "God forbid i have to get up"....seriously?
>
> Then again, maybe I just don't spend as much time in front of the 360 or the
> computer to need it all in one place. Besides the fact that you can only use
> one at a time....unless you know a way of using the 360 to do two things at
> once. With your PC ( and whatever browser you choose ) you can have both if
> you are one of those people who can't live without being "connected" at all
> times.
>
> I don't mind if anyone else wants it. Honestly, I don't care if you want it
> or not. I speak for myself and that's all I did. I also reiterate the
> sentiment of everyone I have spoken to about it and they feel the same way.
> I'm not trying to make you not want it....because, again, I wasn't asked
> what YOU want - nor do I care.
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 10:30 AM, PRoPHeTiZeR <prophetizer@wrup.net> wrote:
>>
>> it's faster than what?
>>
>>
>> From: Aaron Berry
>> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 10:27 AM
>> To: Xbox@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Xbox] 8 Simple Ways to Improve Xbox Live
>> FireFox rules. It's faster, too!
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 07:57, PRoPHeTiZeR <prophetizer@wrup.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I use firefox, there are just extensions I can't live without
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Alex Atkin
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 11:47 PM
>>> To: Xbox@yahoogroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Xbox] 8 Simple Ways to Improve Xbox Live
>>> Which is why they got into trouble as people assumed they HAD to be using
>>> some
>>> top secret API commands that nobody else had access to.
>>>
>>> I don't think IE is too bad these days, but I prefer Firefox because I
>>> can run
>>> that on any OS with more or less the same results.
>>>
>>> I have a PC right next to the HDTV but when I have just been playing a
>>> game,
>>> or especially after watching a movie, sometimes you want to just fire up
>>> a
>>> browser without leaving your seat, although quite rare. But how many
>>> people
>>> have the PC exactly next to the TV?
>>>
>>> I do know my friends like to quickly check the sports results without
>>> having
>>> to mess around with the PC. Especially if they had just been playing
>>> FIFA
>>> and were about to leave, or while changing games. Just as I see them use
>>> messenger TONS on the 360, you really miss it when on the PS3. (which
>>> ironically has the browser)
>>>
>>> There are many occasions when a browser on the console is useful.
>>> Especially
>>> as there's a LOT more information on xbox.com than they offer on the
>>> dashboard/marketplace. Can't say I'm that bothered personally but then I
>>> have a Wii, PS3 and the PC hooked up to the TV so its not like I am
>>> missing a
>>> browser on the TV.
>>>
>>> Alex.
>>>
>>> On Thursday 07 August 2008 13:44:59 PRoPHeTiZeR wrote:
>>> > it also renders pages faster and better than any other browser on the
>>> > market, FACT!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > <http://profile.mygamercard.net/PRoPHeTiZeR>
>>> > <http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/Users/PRoPHeTiZeR>
>>> >
>>> > Nelson (nelzp) wrote:
>>> > > Ya let's now get into a browser war considering IE still owns
>>> > > about 80% share. But I do agree, the 360 doesn't need a browser.
>>> > >
>>> > > thanks,
>>> > > Nelson
>>> > >
>>> > > <http://profile.mygamercard.net/nelzp>
>>> > > <http://www.us.playstation.com/PSN/Users/nelzp>
>>> > >
>>> > > *From:* Majestik <mailto:mystamajestik@gmail.com>
>>> > > *Sent:* Thursday, August 07, 2008 7:04 AM
>>> > > *To:* Xbox@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Xbox@yahoogroups.com>
>>> > > *Subject:* Re: [Xbox] 8 Simple Ways to Improve Xbox Live
>>> > >
>>> > > Numbers 1, 2 and 3 have no place or business being implemented. The
>>> > > rest I don't have a problem with, really....but those first three are
>>> > > completely unnecessary.
>>> > >
>>> > > 1. I'm in a Clan, so it would work for me. But, do you realize how
>>> > > many people AREN'T in one? Most of the subscriber-base, I would be
>>> > > willing to bet. It's time consuming, cumbersome and the dashboard (
>>> > > even with the Update ) doesn't need anything bogging it down that
>>> > > only
>>> > > a small % of people will use. Especially since nothing about it will
>>> > > bring them money.
>>> > >
>>> > > 2. A Browser is the LAST thing the 360 needs. For one, how many
>>> > > people
>>> > > still use IE? No one I know....and I'd be willing to make the
>>> > > assumption that the "360 Browser" wouldn't be even slightly better.
>>> > > Plus, 98% of the people who have Live! have a computer. Again,
>>> > > another
>>> > > addition that just isn't necessary to facilitate gaming needs. Maybe
>>> > > they should figure out how to make IE run on a PC before trying to
>>> > > bring it to a console.
>>> > >
>>> > > 3. I have several TVs....don't you?
>>> > >
>>> > > I'm out the door to work in about 5 minutes, but will be happy to
>>> > > elaborate later tonight. Especially on #2, as there are plenty more
>>> > > reasons why that idea is garbage...and has been since the first time
>>> > > I
>>> > > heard about it years ago.
>>> > >
>>> > > BTW - Nintendo isn't now, nor have they ever been, trying to "reach"
>>> > > M$ or Sony. Nor do they ever feel the need to compete.
>>> > >
>>> > > On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 5:27 AM, Nelson (nelzp) <nelson@nelzp.com
>>> > > <mailto:nelson@nelzp.com>> wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > http://www.planetxbox360.com/articledetails/show/4397
>>> > >
>>> > > Being included among the 12 million Xbox Live members and
>>> > > counting, I can attest to the frustrations that come with Xbox
>>> > > Live every so often. With that said, let’s jump right into a
>>> > > few
>>> > > areas where Microsoft should focus their time on improving. Here
>>> > > are eight steps to help elevate Xbox Live to a place that Sony or
>>> > > Nintendo will find it hard to reach.
>>> > >
>>> > > *RSS Desc:* News, Games and Forums for the Xbox 360
>>> > > *RSS Link:* http://www.planetxbox360.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
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