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Eee box

Review: EEE Box

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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notebook
ASUS's Eee Box takes the basic Eee concept - inexpensive PC components in a tiny case - and presents it in desktop form.
Acronis true image 2009

Review: Acronis True Image 2009

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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dr
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digital entertainment
Acronis True Image 2009 dazzles with a Vista-like interface and handy one-click setup, making digital backup less daunting yet essential.
Iolo system mechanic professional

Review: Iolo System Mechanic Professional

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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iolo
Iolo System Mechanic Pro review: A feature-rich PC toolkit with some overblown claims. Offers deep cleaning but can be overly talkative.
Iclone 3 pro

Review: Iclone 3 Pro

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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iclone
iClone 3 Pro streamlines 3D animation for budding creators, despite a lingering complexity. A tool ripe with potential.
Macbook 2

Review: Macbook 2.4GHZ

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
Apple's new aluminium Macbooks boast sleek design and performance boosts, but a USD $300 price hike makes them less affordable despite the enhancements.
Kworld dvd maker

Review: Kworld DVD Maker

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kworld
Kworld's DVD Maker reviewed: A handy tool for digitising old video sources with easy setup but is let down by its subpar software.
Lexmark x5650 multifunction printer

Review: Lexmark X5650 Multifunction Printer

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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printing
The X5650 is a multifunction printer with scanning and copying capabilities at the kind of price point we've come to expect from these all-in-one units.
Sony ps lx300usb turntable

Review: Sony Ps-Lx300USB Turntable

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony's Ps-Lx300USB turntable revives vinyl with USB compatibility for easy LP digitisation, despite some software hiccups.
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Prince of Persia

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Ubisoft revamps Prince of Persia with stunning visuals but gameplay falls short in their latest release, leaving nostalgia behind.
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Carnival Games Mini Golf

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Carnival Games: Mini Golf disappoints with subpar visuals and controls, despite its creative courses and customisation options.
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Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts shatters expectations, unveiling a vehicle-building adventure that diverges boldly from its platforming roots.
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Super Street Fighter II HD Remix

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acp
Capcom enlists fan and pro-player David Sirlin to revamp the iconic Street Fighter II, resulting in a competitive masterpiece with HD flair.
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My blogging network

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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martech
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flo2cash
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seo
Richard MacManus, the man behind Read/WriteWeb, talks about his journey from hobby blogger to successful entrepreneur.
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BIONIC COMMANDO

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Bionic Commando sequel swings into action, offering players a thrilling adventure with a bionic arm capable of superhuman feats.
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LEFT 4 DEAD

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Left 4 Dead takes gamers on a thrilling zombie apocalypse adventure, emphasizing teamwork and strategy to survive the undead horde.
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World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
WHEN THIS LATEST EXPANSION PACK for World of Warcraft went on sale it was probably instantly purchased by most of its fanatical fans.
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RESISTANCE 2

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Resistance 2 elevates the PS3 experience with a refined, expansive shooter, offering an adrenaline-fueled campaign and a massive 60-player online mode.
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Channels – the nature of enablement

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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microsoft
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customers
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education, learning & training
Donald Hastie, CEO of ERMLive, reveals how re-designing software to integrate with Microsoft tech transformed his channel strategy and improved sales.
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Eco friendly IT

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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lenovo
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investment
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it infrastructure
Many organisations are extending the lifecycle of their IT infrastructure amid economic uncertainty, aiming to save costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
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Top techs for economic downturn

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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clean technologies
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avaya
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sustainability
Firms adapt IT budgets amidst recession, betting on tech like Unified Communications to propel efficiency without hefty initial costs.