Comments on: Loyalty http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/ tech.gadgets.video.geekculture.gaming.kittens. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Veronica http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3274 Veronica Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:45:57 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3274 Yes, David, I have an almost weekly show called "Prizefight" that I shoot for CNET TV (www.cnettv.com). If you go there and do a search for Prizefight, you'll find all of them! Yes, David, I have an almost weekly show called “Prizefight” that I shoot for CNET TV (www.cnettv.com). If you go there and do a search for Prizefight, you’ll find all of them!

]]> By: David Wang http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3272 David Wang Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:41:39 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3272 I just bought a Gigabeat partially because of what you wrote for that one column. It's a good deal when your school has a deal with CTrax that charges you just $5 a month for unlimited subscription downloads.... Okay, and the Not-An-iPod factor. It's turned out pretty well so far. You WERE right about not liking the side buttons. That was actually one of the reasons I bought it, since I wanted dedicated volume buttons so I can use the thing when it's in my pocket, instead of accidentally hitting the center button on my iPod and seeking instead of changing the volume. That annoyed the hell out of me. However the side buttons actually turned out to be--- well, maybe I'm just not acclimated to the whole side buttons thing. I still haven't tried it. Case hasn't arrived it, so I'm not sticking that thing in my pocket. And come on! You did the Gigabeat vs Creative Zen thing, not vs iPod, and the only two categories you rated the Gigabeat higher in was the Sexiness category (which was no contest) and "Sound and Science". What exactly is there to complain about there? Oh, just realized that you said "Shot a segment". There's a video version of prizefight? Where is it? I also like how they put that you were the podcast diva... hahaha, is that because you have so many male fans? I just bought a Gigabeat partially because of what you wrote for that one column. It’s a good deal when your school has a deal with CTrax that charges you just $5 a month for unlimited subscription downloads…. Okay, and the Not-An-iPod factor. It’s turned out pretty well so far. You WERE right about not liking the side buttons. That was actually one of the reasons I bought it, since I wanted dedicated volume buttons so I can use the thing when it’s in my pocket, instead of accidentally hitting the center button on my iPod and seeking instead of changing the volume. That annoyed the hell out of me. However the side buttons actually turned out to be— well, maybe I’m just not acclimated to the whole side buttons thing. I still haven’t tried it. Case hasn’t arrived it, so I’m not sticking that thing in my pocket.

And come on! You did the Gigabeat vs Creative Zen thing, not vs iPod, and the only two categories you rated the Gigabeat higher in was the Sexiness category (which was no contest) and “Sound and Science”. What exactly is there to complain about there?

Oh, just realized that you said “Shot a segment”. There’s a video version of prizefight? Where is it?

I also like how they put that you were the podcast diva… hahaha, is that because you have so many male fans?

]]> By: Rodrigo http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3188 Rodrigo Wed, 04 Oct 2006 05:02:17 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3188 Don't know if you say that in USA. But in those situations I just say that you can?t please greeks and trojans... Don’t know if you say that in USA.
But in those situations I just say that you can?t please greeks and trojans…

]]> By: John B. http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3169 John B. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 16:28:34 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3169 I tend to like Apple products more than others for various reasons, but I'm the first one to admit that there are other good products out there. In fact, because of your first Prizefight, I considered purchasing a Gigabeat S. (I stuck with iPod, for a number of reasons, but not because I'm blind to the idea that other companies make good products, too.) Anyone who tells you that you don't know what you're talking about hasn't been listening to BOL or MP3 Insider for very long. You clearly know your stuff, you have excellent product insight, and just by virtue of the fact that you're "into" tech as much as you are is good enough qualification to have a valid opinion. Just hit 'Delete' on those emails. It's not worth the aggravation. Keep up the great work! I tend to like Apple products more than others for various reasons, but I’m the first one to admit that there are other good products out there. In fact, because of your first Prizefight, I considered purchasing a Gigabeat S. (I stuck with iPod, for a number of reasons, but not because I’m blind to the idea that other companies make good products, too.) Anyone who tells you that you don’t know what you’re talking about hasn’t been listening to BOL or MP3 Insider for very long. You clearly know your stuff, you have excellent product insight, and just by virtue of the fact that you’re “into” tech as much as you are is good enough qualification to have a valid opinion.

Just hit ‘Delete’ on those emails. It’s not worth the aggravation.

Keep up the great work!

]]> By: eric f. http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3160 eric f. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:28:32 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3160 I had serious buyers remorse when I chose a Dell 2407 LCD over the 23"cinema display. Believe me, I had several arguments with myself regarding the pros and cons of each before I went against my brand loyalty. I had serious buyers remorse when I chose a Dell 2407 LCD over the 23″cinema display. Believe me, I had several arguments with myself regarding the pros and cons of each before I went against my brand loyalty.

]]> By: CoolB http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3146 CoolB Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:14:39 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3146 Well, I've been known to be fanboyish at times too, and I was shocked when you picked the company you don't get fangirlish over on the podcasts, but it just means you weren't being biased. And you give lots of explanation as to why you pick what you pick so overall I think you're doing an awesome job and I look forward to more prizefights. Although I am wondering what will happen if a product ever wins the first 2 rounds of the prizefight, will it just end there or will you make sure that never happens? Well, I’ve been known to be fanboyish at times too, and I was shocked when you picked the company you don’t get fangirlish over on the podcasts, but it just means you weren’t being biased. And you give lots of explanation as to why you pick what you pick so overall I think you’re doing an awesome job and I look forward to more prizefights.

Although I am wondering what will happen if a product ever wins the first 2 rounds of the prizefight, will it just end there or will you make sure that never happens?

]]> By: Diso http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3133 Diso Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:23:43 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3133 Dear Dweeby, Guilty as charged, I visit the Apple website on a daily basis ? I think people write so that they can interact with you, don?t take it the bad way. You?re probably the most adorable geek they have ever seen and you?re actually interested in the same things that they are. They dream about playing Nintendo, PSP or that Warcraft thingy that you do with you. Don?t take it personally, but if you can?t help it, try to enjoy it ? You?re doing a great job!!!! Dear Dweeby,
Guilty as charged, I visit the Apple website on a daily basis ?
I think people write so that they can interact with you, don?t take it the bad way. You?re probably the most adorable geek they have ever seen and you?re actually interested in the same things that they are.
They dream about playing Nintendo, PSP or that Warcraft thingy that you do with you. Don?t take it personally, but if you can?t help it, try to enjoy it ? You?re doing a great job!!!!

]]> By: Veronica http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3131 Veronica Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:29:20 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3131 Manical - you can! In CNET TV (www.cnettv.com) you can make playlists with certain shows. You just need to register. Manical – you can! In CNET TV (www.cnettv.com) you can make playlists with certain shows. You just need to register.

]]> By: manical http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3128 manical Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:08:41 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3128 I used to purchase all Sony products just because it was Sony. I guess I do it because I thought it meant build quality and design quality was above the rest. Maybe it isn't that way for Sony anymore... I am still guilty of that thought by purchasing Apple products. It is based on personal preference and experience. If I owned a product that I swear by and it has never let me down I'd be willing to recommend that to a friend. The reason for the product working great is maybe by the stroke of a higher power's grace that I got the one unit off the assembly line that was perfect, the friend might have gotten one that was less perfect and would never recommend it. It's life... But the prize fight video off Cnet is great... I wish there was a way just to filter out certain videos on Cnet though. Like ones for Buzz Report or Prizefight, and have it on my que. Keep up the good work. I really can;t believe people actually tell you that you don't know what you are talking about. If anyone listen to BOL or any of your other vid-casts they should realize that you're rather informed. I used to purchase all Sony products just because it was Sony. I guess I do it because I thought it meant build quality and design quality was above the rest. Maybe it isn’t that way for Sony anymore… I am still guilty of that thought by purchasing Apple products.
It is based on personal preference and experience. If I owned a product that I swear by and it has never let me down I’d be willing to recommend that to a friend. The reason for the product working great is maybe by the stroke of a higher power’s grace that I got the one unit off the assembly line that was perfect, the friend might have gotten one that was less perfect and would never recommend it. It’s life… But the prize fight video off Cnet is great… I wish there was a way just to filter out certain videos on Cnet though. Like ones for Buzz Report or Prizefight, and have it on my que.

Keep up the good work. I really can;t believe people actually tell you that you don’t know what you are talking about. If anyone listen to BOL or any of your other vid-casts they should realize that you’re rather informed.

]]> By: Andrew G http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3125 Andrew G Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:31:27 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3125 You go Girl.....lol. -grin p.s. you know we know you know what your talking about. but they dont know we know you know and you know what we know all bout what u talkin bout, well that didnt make sense but watever You go Girl…..lol.
-grin

p.s. you know we know you know what your talking about. but they dont know we know you know and you know what we know all bout what u talkin bout,

well that didnt make sense but watever

]]> By: Frank L http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3124 Frank L Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:10:38 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3124 See, this is what happens when you push people out of their comfort zone... We all get wrapped up (without really knowing it) in the idea that our world, and the things we have come to value in it are well informed reasoned decisions, and that logically we have made the correct choice. We forget that there are other people, with different wants and needs also sharing this blue and green sphere, and that maybe, just maybe, the idea of Tekken is more appealing to some than the idea of MarioKart. And let's face it-this is the little stuff in a lot of ways. Thankfully! Can you imagine what people would do if they were fanboyish about politics, health, dating advice, or *gasp* religion? I can't imagine the atrocities that would be carried out in the name of some of these things.... Course, I heard there's a few books on that ;) Stay the course V! See, this is what happens when you push people out of their comfort zone…

We all get wrapped up (without really knowing it) in the idea that our world, and the things we have come to value in it are well informed reasoned decisions, and that logically we have made the correct choice. We forget that there are other people, with different wants and needs also sharing this blue and green sphere, and that maybe, just maybe, the idea of Tekken is more appealing to some than the idea of MarioKart.

And let’s face it-this is the little stuff in a lot of ways. Thankfully! Can you imagine what people would do if they were fanboyish about politics, health, dating advice, or *gasp* religion? I can’t imagine the atrocities that would be carried out in the name of some of these things….

Course, I heard there’s a few books on that ;)

Stay the course V!

]]> By: Tim http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3123 Tim Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:41:34 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3123 I'm totally guilty of brand loyalty purchases...and then afterwards I look at what i've done and sulk for weeks wishing I hadn't been fooled by the marketing department. I don't think i'd have the balls to call someone out for choosing a different product than the one I own though. That seems a little, uh, INSANE! I’m totally guilty of brand loyalty purchases…and then afterwards I look at what i’ve done and sulk for weeks wishing I hadn’t been fooled by the marketing department. I don’t think i’d have the balls to call someone out for choosing a different product than the one I own though. That seems a little, uh, INSANE!

]]> By: Jonathan C http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3117 Jonathan C Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:56:29 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3117 wow, quite an interesting post to read with my bagel and coffee (god, how NY-er am i). the way i see it is no matter what product we choose, there'll always a demographic we'll manage to unwittingly piss off. its just a matter of keeping a open perspective on things...puts yourself ahead of the fanboys/girls who are one-sided. i was shocked when you chose the toshiba gigathingy, but you proabably looked at countless gadgets anyway...i just saw about 3 before buying my first ipod mini many years back, and i'm a big apple fan...just not a fanboy. when it comes to a product, i buy based on specialty. like if i get a camera, i buy one from a brand that specializes in them...like Canon, not Proctor-Silex. I'd say my only fan-ism came years ago when Sony released the now-defunct Clie TJ37 PDA. it had alot of hype that palm never had and other hype. after the pda was discontinued i felt abandoned but i knew it was my fault for bieng fanboy-ish. if any fan-ism resides in me, it's with Apple...but i can control it :-)...trust me wow, quite an interesting post to read with my bagel and coffee (god, how NY-er am i). the way i see it is no matter what product we choose, there’ll always a demographic we’ll manage to unwittingly piss off. its just a matter of keeping a open perspective on things…puts yourself ahead of the fanboys/girls who are one-sided. i was shocked when you chose the toshiba gigathingy, but you proabably looked at countless gadgets anyway…i just saw about 3 before buying my first ipod mini many years back, and i’m a big apple fan…just not a fanboy. when it comes to a product, i buy based on specialty. like if i get a camera, i buy one from a brand that specializes in them…like Canon, not Proctor-Silex. I’d say my only fan-ism came years ago when Sony released the now-defunct Clie TJ37 PDA. it had alot of hype that palm never had and other hype. after the pda was discontinued i felt abandoned but i knew it was my fault for bieng fanboy-ish. if any fan-ism resides in me, it’s with Apple…but i can control it :-) …trust me

]]> By: George http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3114 George Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:33:09 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3114 Coincidence? I don't think so! Coincidence? I don’t think so!

]]> By: Ross C Brown http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3113 Ross C Brown Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:17:48 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3113 Sony Rocks! He He. The ONLY brand I am loyal to is Sony - which is somewhat ironic as all the stuff I have bought from them in the last year or so has broke and required fixing - including my VAIO FS. It has broken four times inside nine months so I'm going to replace it - with a Sony VAIO SZ. Some people never learn and others are like.no.other! Sony Rocks! He He. The ONLY brand I am loyal to is Sony – which is somewhat ironic as all the stuff I have bought from them in the last year or so has broke and required fixing – including my VAIO FS.

It has broken four times inside nine months so I’m going to replace it – with a Sony VAIO SZ.

Some people never learn and others are like.no.other!

]]> By: george http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3112 george Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:14:53 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3112 wow! I have the same name as the first guy who comment on this. this is a different george by the way. It is really disappointing when someone is ridiculing the brand that you are loyal on. I, myself, is a sony fan. i like sony brand and i prefer sony than most other products. However, like you v, i am well rounded. I don't get mad because someone has a different opinion than me. i just mind my own business and try to appreciate other products. wow! I have the same name as the first guy who comment on this. this is a different george by the way.

It is really disappointing when someone is ridiculing the brand that you are loyal on. I, myself, is a sony fan. i like sony brand and i prefer sony than most other products. However, like you v, i am well rounded. I don’t get mad because someone has a different opinion than me. i just mind my own business and try to appreciate other products.

]]> By: Pattersson http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3111 Pattersson Mon, 02 Oct 2006 07:52:21 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3111 Like you said on the Cowon A2 vs. Archos 604 prize fight, is YOUR personal oppinion, and every one if allowed to have their own. Even the Nintendo Fanboys....so just be glad that it is your oppinion and NOT theres who gets to be on CNET TV!! Like you said on the Cowon A2 vs. Archos 604 prize fight, is YOUR personal oppinion, and every one if allowed to have their own. Even the Nintendo Fanboys….so just be glad that it is your oppinion and NOT theres who gets to be on CNET TV!!

]]> By: George http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/comment-page-1/#comment-3109 George Mon, 02 Oct 2006 07:27:38 +0000 http://www.veronicabelmont.com/2006/10/loyalty/#comment-3109 There's nothing you can do to make everyone happy. And those that complain will never stop nor understand the delima you're faced with each time until they become a public figure themselves. Just part of the circle of life! :) I think the trick is just to know how to filter good feedback you can actually use to improve the show versus the unintelligent boos and hisses. There’s nothing you can do to make everyone happy. And those that complain will never stop nor understand the delima you’re faced with each time until they become a public figure themselves. Just part of the circle of life! :) I think the trick is just to know how to filter good feedback you can actually use to improve the show versus the unintelligent boos and hisses.

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