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Corsair flash survivor 32g

Review: Corsair Flash Survivor 32G

Fri, 1st May 2009
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Flash drives are everywhere, and they're pretty cheap – but with cheap comes the spectre of being incredibly fragile.
Samsung syncmaster 2243bwx 22in

Review: Samsung Syncmaster 2243BWX 22IN

Fri, 1st May 2009
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The 2243BWX features DVI and D-Sub connections, and has a thin bezel that makes the most of the screen space, as it draws the eye in.
Asus vk222u lcd 22in

Review: Asus VK222U LCD 22IN

Fri, 1st May 2009
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reviews
ASUS's VK222U dazzles with excellent geometry and colour, but a fiddly base and minor flaws keep it from perfection.
Aoc toriba 831s 19in

Review: Aoc Toriba 831S+ 19IN

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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aoc
The Toriba 831S+ is budget priced – were it not for the 16-inch ASUS VW161D, it would be the cheapest monitor we looked at.
Acer 19in v193wb

Review: Acer 19IN V193WB

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
Acer's 19IN V193WB monitor impresses with its sharp calibration and solid build, though button labelling falls short. Average verdict.
Toshiba a300

Review: Toshiba A300

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
Toshiba's A300 dazzles with performance and style, yet its size and battery life may not suit all. Perfect for desktop replacement seekers.
Altec lansing expressionist classic speakers

Review: Altec Lansing Expressionist Classic Speakers

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Altec Lansing's new speakers dazzle with stage-like design but deliver merely average sound, fitting best for those valuing looks over audio quality.
Asu

Review: Asus VW161D 16IN

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Asus VW161D review: An affordable, compact monitor. Ideal for saving desk space, but compromised on screen quality and connectivity options.
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Don King Boxing

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Don King Boxing for Wii packs a punch with stunning graphics and intense workouts, proving virtual boxing is a knockout way to fitness and fun.
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Guitar Hero Metallica

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Facing Metallica's might in Guitar Hero: Metallica, I went from novice to rock devotee, proving it's more than a game—it's a rock journey.
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Singstar Queen

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
SingStar Queen Game: A must-have for fans, offering the challenge of Freddie Mercury's range with a polished presentation and all the hits.
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Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Shooting sprees, hot-wiring parked cars and screaming pedestrians are all part of the sadistic charm of Grand Theft Auto.
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Resistance Retribution

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
resistance: retribution is not so much a continuation of the previous Resistance game but rather a side plot involving a new protagonist named James Grayson.
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Monsters vs Aliens

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Monsters vs Aliens game breaks the curse of movie tie-ins, offering innovative gameplay that captivates, albeit briefly.
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SCENE IT? BOX OFFICE SMASH

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Scene it? Box Office Smash! is the second outing for the Xbox 360 franchise based on the popular DVD movie trivia party game.
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SOCOM Confrontation

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Tired of solo play? SOCOM: Confrontation offers a merciless, multiplayer onslaught, ditching story for sheer battle thrill.
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THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD OVERKILL

Fri, 1st May 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
House of the Dead: Overkill brings zombie-slaying and unabashed gore to the Wii, in a gory, sweary, B-movie shoot 'em up spectacle.
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The final furlong

Fri, 1st May 2009
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microsoft
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workplace
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axon
ACE Computer Technology students reflect on their course and prepare for final exams before entering the workplace.
Brocade logo 3

Brocade: embroidering the channel proposition

Fri, 1st May 2009
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brocade
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education, learning & training
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resellers
After acquiring Foundary Networks late last year, Brocade is now in the process of restructuring its channel partnership model.
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Westcon wins Nortel

Fri, 1st May 2009
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uc
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partner programmes
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express data
Shortly after announcing the arrival of its financing program in New Zealand, Westcon also announced an exclusive deal with Nortel.