On Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:45:28 -0500, Ted <nospamforted@nospam.com>
wrote:

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>Rob Browning wrote:
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>> Sorry, but it's physically impossible to make a system that's both
>> portable enough to fit well in a pocket and at the same time is as
>> comfortable to manipulate as a console controller 
>
>You've obviously never played a Jaguar or Intellivision...

I've played an Intellivision, yes, as well as a Colecovision and an
Atari 5200.  What is your point?

>The original DS doesn't quite fit comfortably in a pocket (well, in
>cargo shorts or a jacket it's fine), but its traditional controls are, I
>think, as comfortable as the SNES controller or the original Genesis
>controller. The stylus interface can in many ways be more comfortable

Controllers have gotten more comfortable since then.

>As for the monitor, it's possible that near sighted people may prefer a
>small but close screen compared to a larger screen that would
>necessitate distance.

Most nearsighted people who can afford a DS can also afford contact
lenses or glasses.

Rob
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