Original Domain Names VS Generic Ones ? (seo)

We've currently a debate here about original domain names versus generic domain names in term of seo efficiency.

We mean by generic domain names, domains like :

- buy-hifi.com
- game-news.com
- easy-meet.com

We mean by original domain names, domains like :

- hifihot.com
- gamesmaniac.com
- lovein.com

What is your opinion ? (actually it's more a poll than a actual question but developments 开发者_如何学JAVAare welcome)

I remember reading an article about AccuWeather being offered the chance to buy weather.com. They passed on it because it didn't reflect their image, The Weather Channel snatched it afterwards, and AccuWeather ended up regretting their decision. While a generic name won't sing your brand, and a brand is important, it's hard to say which is better. I couldn't imagine generic domain names for companies like Apple, Microsoft, IBM, etc., so I suppose it depends. What a lousy answer. How about this: both. Why not have both name types and offer redirection?