Didn't the Nintendo Gameboy VR system give people seizures, besides being amazingly bulky and requiring its own tripod?

There are generally two choices after setting your budget: The easy way: Ask some knowledgeable people. But be prepared to spend some time sorting out opinion and fact. Your end result: Depending on how knowledgeable your sources, you will usually wind up with a PC that generally suits your purposes, but may not be what YOU want. The harder way: Ask around, and then back up your findings with research. Sometimes a bad end-user experience doesn't mean a bad product. Once you've researched, made your decisions, and marked your budget then you can begin the process of building. Your end result: Barring any manufacturer or installation errors you will usually wind up with a PC that does what you want and will live up to your expectations. I've tried both ways and that was my experience, and has been the experience of most people that I talk to. Just remember to build your computer to what you need. If you don't need the big flashy CPU, or the water cooling system, or the high-end GPUs then don't get them...Although I must say I was sold after seeing the pretty lights inside my case! 'the burden of proof is yours to carry'

It may have began as an advertising company, but it has certainly made its presence known in many other sectors. But that seems to be the trend these days - most cable/satellite service providers now also have internet service - it seems that when it comes to the general public the more services that you offer the less expendable you are.

IMO this is just yet one more example of Google (regardless of your thoughts of the company as a whole) is making an intelligent business decision. Buying and selling energy will be yet one more reason for people to go with Google as their main provider. Since Comcast and Verizon have started offering all in one packages (TV, Phone, Internet), why wouldn't Google do the same, imagine getting everything on one bill, Google Phone, Water, Electricity, Internet, and TV? While I enjoy the flexibility to choose different providers for different services, it seems that this might make a good target for large corporations...has kind of an ominous ring to it...Is Google Earth starting to sound creepy to anyone else?

I wonder if this will cause Comcast to change their advertising practices? Or perhaps they'll offer a truly unlimited service for more money. I think people won't mind paying the extra money if they know what they are truly getting is unlimited service, as opposed to 'throttled' service.