June 16th 08, 08:51 PM
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AMD to take back graphics crown from Nvidia ?
* Mr.E Solved!:
DerekBaker wrote:
* Blig Merk:
DerekBaker wrote:
Given that I've got an X800 from 2004 I certainly am.
With something that old, you are looking at a whole new system, not
just a new graphics card.
That's okay, because I am.
So, in fact, you aren't looking forward to a new card, but a whole new
system. Which reinforces the idea that there isn't much to get excited
about in these new offerings. Other than the potential of what comes
after them.
A new system with a new video card, yes.
Lastly, to make a point: Perhaps some of you are aware of nvidia's new
"UMAP" policy.
This is where you can't find out the price of an item that a vendor is
selling it for until to place it in your cart. Thusly breaking
price-checking engines and adding millions of unnecessary cart checks a
day.
Beyond the legal issues, beyond the inconvenience, beyond the utter
stupidity of the idea.. is that nvidia is in no position to **** away
whatever remaining goodwill they have. Which this idea is doing.
Shopping nvidia on Newegg is a chore now and can only hurt sales.
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...50aHVzaWFzdA==
I'm seeing (preorder) prices here, so I guess this policy won't float in the UK.
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Derek
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