The percentage of electronics at the end of their lives which were recycled.
The EPA found that the percentage remained consistent from 1999-2005. Even as recycling rates went up, the amount of electronics reaching end of life outpaced the increase, leaving the figure static. (source: EPA, July 2008)
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I've got an Xbox 360 and I'm pretty happy with. My main reason for purchasing the Xbox 360 was for the games itself. Pure and simple. I have mine hooked up to my 60" HDTV and I love it.
I would consider purchasing a PS3, but I think I'll "wait and see" as more details are released. I currently have a HD DVR (well, TiVo) from DirecTV. So, the DVR function for the PS3 is a nice feature to have, but not a nessecity (for me). As for the PS3 online service, I'm sure it'll be great, but I don't even use my Xbox Live feature on my Xbox 360 (yet). So, again, it's not a (big) nessecity (at least in my view).
And as for it displaying 1080p.... well how many people out there currently own an HDTV??? Seriously?? Not that many (at least not yet). I'm the only person in my entire family who actually owns an HDTV. And I'm the only person in my family who owns a HD receiver. My receiver and HDTV displays up to 1080i. To me, that's just perfect. Yes, 1080p probably looks even better, but who can afford to get an HDTV---that's also is capable of displaying 1080p??? Most people who might be considering getting an HDTV soon will most likley go for the lesser expensive one that displays up to 720p and/or 1080i (just my opinion).
Looks like the PS3 will be a "hot item" (whenever it's released) and I'm sure all the features on it will be great. But, I wouldn't be surprised to see Sony release 2 different PS3 consoles (like with Xbox 360 core console and Xbox 360 premium console). Because it looks like a "deluxe PS3" console (that also has a Blu-Ray HD DVD player built into it) will probably cost around $499.99 (minimum).
I don't know what you all think, but that's a big "dent" in most people's credit cards.
Just my opinion, though.