I have to say Raven is probably right though in the fact that when nvidia releases the highend GT300 card, it will likely cost $600+, just like the 8800gtx did on release and like the gtx280 did on release and like the gtx295 did on release. ATI’s highend cards are never AS highend but they are always loads cheaper, which is what keeps them in business.
Also with the release of the 5870, it is stupid to buy a gtx285/295 because you are paying for “older” tech now. Unless of course you are one of the ppl that upgrade their cards every year, in which case the 5870 is probably not as appealing. It’s more appealing for those that want to buy a card now and make it last 3 years (sound familiar MasterP?)