Nintendo DSi Video

I thought this would be a helpful video for everyone trying to get their hands on the Nintendo DSi. The video contains a look at the new system, and it looks pretty cool. A number of people have used LineJumpers.com to find their Nintendo DSi in-stock. Word as of late is that they're in low production just as the Wii's were.

Out of Stock Emails Discontinued

We're very happy that there are currently 170 or so users that are subscribed to at least one of the products featured on LineJumpers.com. This update is regarding 'out of stock' emails. The feedback we've gotten is that they clog up inboxes and are really unnecessary. When we heard that, a light bulb went off! You come to LineJumpers.com because you're looking for a product that is hard to find. More often than not, our subscribers react quickly to in-stock email and desktop alerts. Most of the die-hard users know that if they don't react quickly, the item will soon be out-of-stock.

For this reason, we're going to discontinue sending 'out-of-stock' emails to subscribers. You'll all still get 'in-stock' email alerts, and if you don't react timely, they'll probably be gone, so we (and you) don't feel that the out of stock notifications are necessary. It's safe to say that if you get an in-stock email and wait more than an hour or so (sometimes much less than that), it's probably out of stock. If you still want to check, the desktop software and our Web site will let you know if it is indeed out of stock.

We hope that this makes the process better and more user friendly for everyone. We can't please everyone, but we seek to please the majority of users.

Side note: the Nintendo DSi is going to be available on 4/5/2009. Sign up now for alerts, as we've read that availability may be limited. Given the economy, this might not be true, but as they say, better safe than sorry.

Nintendo DSi Preorder Available from Amazon

Nintendo DSi is now available for preorder from Amazon! Exciting news that we're currently trying to act on. Within the next day or two we'll update our DSi tracker page to allow you all to preorder the DSi if you want. Rest assured that on April 5th we'll update the page so that you can just go buy it from either Amazon, Walmart or Gamestop (we might have had time to add Best Buy and another store by then, fingers crossed).

Note that the DSi is only available in Black and Blue for preorder, with more colors available upon full release. It's exciting in that this is the first system released in some time that. Most blogs that I've read are saying that you should certainly replace your DS lite with the DSi. Check out the product page or previous blog posts to figure out if it's worth it for you.

DSi: Should You Buy It?

IGN had a great article on the Nintendo DSi, weighing both the pros and cons of the new handheld system by Nintendo. There are a few new juicy details about the system, well, one. It's official release will now be on April 5th, 2009 in the USA! If you've ordered it from Japan already, good for you, but for the rest of us we'll wait impatiently. Make sure you find your DSi in stock by using our DSi tracker service.

The DSi will cost $169.99. Not too bad all in all, and certainly, IMHO, worth the upgrade. Above is a sneak peek of the corner of it.

You can change in and out cartridges without losing any info or crashing your handheld, its got a camera, music playback, recording software, space to add memory, slightly bigger screen, what other reasons do you need? According to one Nintendo exec, the lame buttons (squishy feeling) from the DS lite are gone, and the DSi has clicky buttons that you can actually tell when you pushed them.

I'm getting one, how about you?

New Trackers Added

We've added two new trackers for the Canon 5D Mark II and the camcorder Canon VIXIA HF10. Both of these cameras have become hard to find on store shelves since their release earlier today. The Mark II is a new and phemonemal camera for true photographers who want to purchase a reasonably priced camera. While the Canon VIXIA HF10 is quickly becoming one of the top new camcorders with incredible HD quality digital recordings.

If your goal is to take great photos and videos, purchasing one of these is taking a step in the right direction. See the product profiles for more detail on each, and good luck finding your own.

Nintendo DSi Review

COMING SOON: NINTENDO DSI RELEASE DATE: APRIL 2009

Nintendo has announced the new version of the wildly popular Nintendo DS; it's called the Nintendo DSi. If you have to find the Nintendo DSi, sign up for our Nintendo DSi tracker. Find the Nintendo DSi in stock quickly and easily by using the LineJumpers desktop alerts.

So, why do you need to find a Nintendo DSi in stock when you or your kid already has a Nintendo DS? If you're the type to get your son or daughter every new toy, then you have your answer, but if you need to be convinced, keep reading. If you sign up for our Nintendo DSi tracker and are lucky enough to find a Nintendo DSi in stock, you'll find the top 10 updates to the original Nintendo DS in our Nintendo DSi review:

1) The screen is bigger, by 17%, so you don't have to hold the Nintendo DSi so close to your face.

2) It's thinner - by 12%, and although only slightly, anything helps when you're used to carrying the original.

3) It includes a camera! So, you can kill two birds with one stone. Buy the Nintendo DSi and get a gaming system and digital camera (3 Megapixel) in one.

4) Audio enhancements - you won't hear the normal 'static' or 'scratching' noises you are used to.

5) Memory Slot - The SD memory slot allows you to take photos and look at them on your Nintendo Wii.

6) Built In Browser - A built in internet browser makes it possible to download games online and play them on your new Nintendo DSi.

7) A Digital Shop - Peruse the digital online shop and download DSiWare. You can download add-ons to the Nintendo DSi as well as games. When you first log in to the Digital Shop, you get 1,000 FREE points to spend!

8) Music Playback - Full music play back, as well as adjusting the pitch and playback speed. One of those features that kinda makes you shrug your shoulders.

9) Compatability - Most of your favorite Nintendo DS games will work properly on the new Nintendo DSi, they'll just look and sound better.

10) Release & Cost - The Nintendo DSi will be released in the U.S.A. around April 4th, or spring 2009. The cost? Only $179.99, which is really only about $50 more than the Nintendo DS.

So, is it worth the upgrade? For the serious gamer, absolutely. The camera and built in browser alone are instant upgrades that make it worth the purchase, not to mention it's thinner and has a bigger screen. The price is reasonable given the enhancements.

Find your new Nintendo DSi in stock using our Nintendo DSi tracker. It's not available yet, but on the release date, we'll update the tracker. Sign up now so you don't waste time on the day of release. Good luck to everyone!