Agreed!

The only exceptions I take advantage of are picking up games the day they're released (versus one or more days of shipping delay) and buying things where I really want to talk to a human so something doesn't get fucked up or where I might be able to take advantage of some wiggle-room. Buying a 3G iPhone on the 11th at an AT&T store will be me combining both of those at once ;). Most cell phone sales reps in stores that I've dealt with have been very helpful in gaming the rate plans and whatnot.

Also: Amazon Prime is the shit!

The PS3 Guitar Hero guitar does not work with Rock Band.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/24/tabulator-guitar-hero-rock-band-guitar-compatibility/

Agreed. Unless I am in a 'physical browsing' mood (which is rare), shopping in b&m stores only aggravates me these days.

The gap between B&M electronics prices and online prices is just absurd.

Yeah, but Amazon won't yet let you fondle the MacBook. You can get a nice 3D model, but 3D force feedback has a long way to go.

Seconding boffo on the absurd electronics prices, though. HDMI cable in a gaming store: $40 and up. Perfectly good HDMI cable online: about $7.