They make money on the overage fees. Thats why there is such a gap in data between the plans. I would also like to be able to have the option of a smart-phone plan that is Wi-Fi only. Why do I have to pay for a data plan at all? Wi-Fi is practically everywhere.

I just hope it is better than MSE.

Of course, anything to scare parents into getting their kids vaccinated before the drug is available generic.

The feds can just ask the cable companies what you are watching. They'll cave.

"New data from the Japanese government" 'nuff said.

I was bummed when you stopped writing for CPU magazine. But leaving Slashdot? It just won't be the same. Good luck Rob! Thanks for all the fish.

The only reason the Volt looks like it is selling is because the dealerships are selling them to each other to get the rebate from the feds. I have seen several Volts here, in Portland, Oregon...listed at over $50k. And that is for a "used" one, with less than 100 miles on it.

But if they cannot make the technology profitable at $120k, how can they expect to do it at $50k?

Secretaries and those who do medical transcription have been using them for years.

My son used to work at Best Buy. He said the managers at his store purposely had a TV connection screwed up to show a bad picture, and they were instructed to tell customers is was because of cheap cables. They were also ordered to push expensive cables on TV buyers or risk being reprimanded, and being made fun of at team meetings.