Yeah, with little to no variety compared to Xbox and take a look at how many people use Live compared to the PS network...
http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/26/playsta...ll-way-more-pr/
^No. of users. PSN is PS3, PSP, FORUM, all that etc, whereas Xbox has more just on ONE console.
NATAL - coming to XBL soon, announced at E3 - takes it to a whole new level, whilst PS3 still tries to copy 360's widgets and friend list ideas.
Red ring happens for a number of different reasons, the full ring, most common is when it over heats. Turn your Xbox off after your done and don't keep it in direct sunlight or near a heater...
Everyone I know that have got it fixed under warranty have not have a problem again, so either your talking rubbish which I assume (why would you buy another xbox and not get it fixed???? - if you've had such a bad experience why continue to buy them?).