Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Gears of War + Black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - £34.98


New Xbox 360 owners might well be on the look out for an extra wireless controller. Well, if that's you, you're in luck because this Black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller & Gears Of War Bundle from Game is just £34.98 (RRP £47.98).

OK, if you already have this game then you'll be a bit miffed that it's a bundle deal but you can always trade it in or sell it on. The controller has adjustable vibration feedback to help save battery life and an integrated headset port to save long reaching wires when you're playing on Live.

The Gears of War game has been one of the biggest successes on Xbox 360, reaching the dizzy heights of 9 out of 10 in most reviews! It's a tactical third-person shooter where you take the role of Marcus Fenix, a disgraced former war hero, aiming to clear his name. You'll enjoy massive worlds powered by the Unreal Engine 3 to give breathtaking action and scenery. Not only is the single-player campaign engaging with plenty of action, you'll find that the multiplayer Xbox Live games are highly addictive and is one of the best multiplayer shooters out there.

We recommend checking out this bundle if you're a solo Xbox 360 gamer at the minute. You can bring your mates around now to play against you, rather than relying on 'Live' players taking you on.

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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Logitech Harmony One - Advanced Universal Remote Control - £104.45


The gadget buyers amongst us know that with more appliances come more remotes. you needn't have a sea of remotes anymore in your living room, because the Logitech Harmony One is a Universal Remote which pretty much controls anything and it's now £104.45 at Amazon (was £107.46).

Place this device in the palm of your hand and control will be yours! The remote can store 15 remotes in it's system and the handy touch-screen (as well as normal button navigation) will make confusing buttons a thing of the past. There are also one-touch presets available, so playing a DVD means just one touch of the screen and it will power up the device and start playing the DVD.
Now even your Gran will delight in how easy it is to watch her favourite movies!

The Harmony One also feels great to hold. It's been ergonomically designed for maximum comfort in your palm and takes on some of the characteristics of the Sky remote. If you're worried that your cheap branded device is never going to be controllable, then you'l be comforted to hear that the remote has an online database of more than 225,000 devices from more than 5,000 brands and the list grows larger every day. To get started, you'll need a PC or Mac to tell the device which products you want to control. A simple setup program will allow you to download the correct data for the remotes and hey-presto, you'll be controlling eveything in one hand. Now, just don't lose it!

Technical specifications:
  • Advanced remote control with full-colour touch screen for your home entertainment system
  • Full-colour touch screen provides easy, one-touch access to activities
  • Sculpted backlit buttons allow you to navigate easily - even in the dark
  • Replaces up to 15 remotes, reducing clutter and complexity in the living room
  • The ergonomic shape fits comfortably in your hand
  • The rechargeable remote eliminates the worry about changing batteries
  • 2-year guarantee
  • Full product support
  • PC setup requirements: Windows-compatible PC - Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista. Macintosh - Macintosh OS X 10.3 or later.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008

8GB SD HC Memory Card - £11.99


Struggling to find enough space on your SD card? Well, if your device is SDHC compatible, then you'll be glad to hear that Play.com's 8GB SD HC Memory Card is now just £11.99!

Play.com offer 5 years warranty so you know that if anything goes wrong, you can get a replacement. The card is made by Transcend which are high quality manufacturers of memory, so hopefully the warranty should be irrelevant. You'll be able to fit around 600, 10 megapixel images on this card, perfect for compatible digital cameras. The write speed is average but for this price you can't really complain.

Technical specifications:
  • Designed for SDHC compatible host devices
  • Class 4 SDHC
  • SDHC memory cards are just as compact and slim as the standard SD card
  • 5 year warranty
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Friday, October 10, 2008

Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS - £86.50


Getting lost used to be part of travelling in a car but it's rarer and rarer these days. Most Sat Navs give a 99% accuracy in the directions but there are bound to be some makes that are better updated and more accurate than others. This is why we've spotted the Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS with Eurpoean Mapping which Amazon have reduced to £86.50 (was £104.94).

This compact GPS is one of the cheapest European Mapping versions we can find from the larger manufacturers. A great feature with this GPS is the choice between 2D or 3D mapping to make it easier for you to recognise your path and pick out landmarks of interest. The large touchscreen makes it quick and easy to choose your route.
The GPS also includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. An SD card slot is also included so you can ad travel guides and more to this Sat Nav.

The sensitive GPS receiver also allows you to move the GPS to somewhere more comfortable, should you wish to just use the voice-guided directions. Your not going to be astounded by the any extra features but if you're looking for a reliable and sturdy GPS with Europena Mapping, this is just the job and at a great price too!

Technical specifications:
  • 256mb storage
  • 320x240 TFT screen
  • Battery life 5 hours
  • Car power adapter
  • Internal SD slot
  • Suction Cup mount
  • Built-in speaker, JPEG photo playback, 2D / 3D map perspective, Garmin Lock
  • German, Danish, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, English languages
  • 97x71x20 mm
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Thursday, October 9, 2008

Dell UltraSharp 2709W - £439.74


If you're looking for a premium 27inch monitor display, then you can't get much better than the Dell UltraSharp 2709W, especially since it's been reduced down to £439.74 (was £592.20).

This monitor will give you
1920 X 1200 pixels, Full-HD experience and comes with an array of connections, including HDMI, two DVI (with HDCP), component, composite, VGA and the latest DisplayPort. Our favourite feature with this monitor is that it's a S-PVA monitor, which means you get great viewing angles (178 degrees) and a good 6 ms response time, although hardcore gamers may notice lag when playing games.

Features on this model include a card reader supporting
CF/xD/SD/MS/MMc, plus there are two usb ports which enables the monitor to act as a hub. There are even three 3.5mm jacks to support 5.1 sound when hooked up through HDMI. The 2709W also supports Picture-in-Picture (allowing you to view two sources at the same time). Colours are vivid and contrast is at a ratio of 3000:1 producing deeper blacks and crisper text. You could get annoyed with the fiddly touch-sensitive buttons on the display and the preset colours need to be adjusted but other than these niggles this is a highly recommended purchase if you have the money.

Technical specifications:
  • VGA, DVI with HDCP, Composite, Component, HDMI, DisplayPort
  • 3000:1 Contrast ratio
  • 400 cd/m2 brightness
  • 178 degrees / 178 degrees viewing angle
  • 1920 x 1200 pixels
  • 27 inch diagonal size
  • 6ms pixel response time
  • 9-in-2 media card reader
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Hub with 1 USB upstream port and 4 USB downstream ports
  • Kensington® security port
  • 1.07 billion colours; 110% colour gamut
  • AC 100 to 240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 2.0A (maximum) power
  • 541.9 x 632.1 x 200 mm Dimensions (H x W x D)
  • 12.2 kg
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Philips VOIP3211 VOIP And Skype Compatible Digital Cordless Telephone - £29.99


Using Skype can be a great cost-effective way of talking to your friends and family. However, you need to have your computer on to receive calls. Well, there is another way of getting those calls when your computer is off! Yes, this Philips VOIP3211 VOIP And Skype Compatible Digital Cordless Telephone allows you to receive Skype calls and normal calls and Amazon are selling it for just £29.99 at the moment (rrp £59.99)

The LCD display lets you know who from your Skype contacts is online, so you can give them a quick call. Conference calls are also supported with this handset, so you're not restricted. Audio and microphone quality is clear and you will find installation is a breeze. In fact, the only thing we think is missing is a video camera but then you'd be paying a lot more than £29.99 and you'd have to wait for the technology to catch up - you may as well boot-up your PC!

Technical specifications:
  • Direct Skype key to access your contacts
  • Free calls worldwide via Skype to any other Skype users
  • Direct Skype key to access your contacts list
  • Skype conference calls with several friends
  • Make or take calls via Skype
  • Make or take calls via landline
  • Low rate call cost on standard phone numbers via SkypeOut
  • Skype contacts list accessible anywhere at home
  • As easy to use as a standard cordless phone
  • 2 rechargeable batteries - AAA type
  • Standby Time: Up to 100 h
  • Up to 600 min Talk Time
  • Caller ID
  • Conference Call Capability: 3-way
  • Cordless Phone Standard: DECT
  • Phone Directory Capacity: 50 names & numbers
  • LCD display - monochrome
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera + lens kit - £788.49


Getting tired of that point and shoot camera? Want to live out the paparazzi life style, or just simply like amateur photography. Well, we have found a treat for you. This Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera with a 17-85mm lens kit for £788.49 also comes with £60 cash back (until 12th January 2009). That's a good £10 cheaper than other retailers offering the same cash back!

This 10.1 megapixel beast will give you all the control you need. Add to that a 6.5 frames per second 'burst' rate, a new 9 sensor auto focus system, a 3inch screen and all-weather magnesium alloy casing, you'll be prepared for anything that hits you... or goes past you. Canon are specialists in the photography business and it's great to hear that they've worked on making better features on the camera, compared to the 30D predecessor. Even the shutter mechanism has been modified to create an almost silent sound - perfect for the nature photographers. You can even buy an optional Wi-Fi adaptor to wirelessly print and store your images, how cool is that?

Plenty of reviewers have given this camera 9/10. You may think that 10 megapixels is not enough but you can print these out at A3! We think the best feature is the larger size of the 40D. It's been built for the normal hands and can be grabbed comfortably. Check out the specs below if you're interested.

Technical Specifications:
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • APS-C CMOS sensor
  • 6.5fps, 75 JPEG image burst
  • High precision wide area AF
  • DIGIC III processor
  • 3.0” LCD with Live View mode
  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System
  • Clear and bright viewfinder
  • Customisable Picture Style processing parameters
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 14.6 cm x 7.4 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Weight: 0.7 kg
  • Supported Flash Memory: CompactFlash, Microdrive
  • Sensor Dust Reduction: Yes
  • Lens Aperture: F/4.0-5.6
  • Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
  • Min Focus Range: 35 cm
  • Image Stabiliser: Optical
  • Camera Flash: Pop-up flash
  • Microphone: None
  • Viewfinder: Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Display: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour
  • Supported Battery: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( included )
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Monday, October 6, 2008

iPod Speaker System and Dock - £14.99


Portable iPod speakers are ten-a-penny these days and offer varying degrees of quality. We've spotted this iPod Speaker System and Dock at Argos for just £14.99 and we can't believe how compact it is.

Whichever iPod you have from the last couple of years it will work with it and charge it at the same time. If you have another audio source you want to use too, then you'll be happy to hear it also comes with a 3.5mm jack input. The speakers can only pump out a combined 6 watts of power but when you're travelling you hardly expect fantastic sounds from a unit this small (and cheap). This unit is functional and will save you space. It's not going to change the world in terms of quality but is recommended for those on a budget who like to travel with their iPod.

Technical specifications:
  • Suitable for iPod with video, iPod with colour display, iPod 4th generation, iPod Mini and iPod Nano
  • Speaker system and docking / recharging
  • 2 x 3 watt output
  • Includes DC adapter
  • DC adaptor or AAA batteries (not supplied)
  • White
  • 3.5mm stereo jack for connecting iPod Shuffle, MP3 CD or mini disc player
  • Carry bag included
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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Fujitsu Siemens L22-11 22" TFT Monitor - £119


22 inch widescreen TFT monitors are a great upgrade to a monitor setup, especially if you're still using a 17 inch CRT 4:3 monitors. This Fujitsu Siemens L22-11 22" TFT Monitor is a bargain for £119 from Tesco Direct (and you even get Clubcard points if that's your thing!)

You'll get 1680x1050 pixels of space with this monitor which is plenty for watching 720p videos on your PC. The blacks are good on this monitor although colours may seem pale on first inspection so you may have to adjust the monitor to your preference. One slight downside is that this monitor only takes VGA but there are plenty of cheap connectors to allow you to use your DVI. Apart from that, this is a bargain especially for the pixel real-estate your investing in!

Technical specifications:
  • Accessories Included: Power cable, data cable (VGA), audio cable
  • Assembled Dimension Depth: 20.6
  • Assembled Dimension Height: 51.5
  • Assembled Dimension Units: cm
  • Assembled Dimension Width: 41.5
  • Assembled Weight: 5.4
  • Assembled Weight Units: kg
  • Box Contents: Monitor, monitor stand, cables (see accessories), manual
  • Brand: Fujitsu Siemens Computers
  • Brightness in Cd / m2: 300
  • Built in Speakers: Yes
  • Built in TV Tuner: No
  • Colour Supported: 16.2 million
  • Contrast Ratio: 5/4/1900 0:01
  • Dot Pitch: 0.282mm
  • Features of Product: Easy to use with plug and play technology, auto adjust and on screen menu. The integrated speakers mean you can free up desk space for other accessories. Wall mountable with a standard vesa fitting, freeing up valuable desk space. 22 Inch widescreen format means you can watch DVDs in the format they were made
  • Inputs: VGA, 3.5mm stereo phone jack
  • Max Resolution: 1680x1050
  • Response Rate in MS: 5
  • Screen Size: 22"
  • Screen Size in CMs: 55.9 cm
  • Wall Mountable: Yes
  • Widescreen: Yes
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Friday, October 3, 2008

MX vs ATV: Untamed (Wii) - £9.99


Wii gamers will be pleased to hear that older games are coming down in price. We've spotted this relatively new moto-cross racing game, MX vs ATV: Untamed (Wii) for just £9.99 (rrp £39.99) on Play.

Expect to use your Wii-mote with the Nunchuck in default profile but you can also just use the Wii-mote horizontally to control your vehicles (like Mario Kart Wii). Although this is a franchise game which has all of the usual MX Vx ATV modes you'll see on all platform versions, the Wii and PS2 versions stand out with their special 'Ski jump' mode, where you go 'Eddie the Eagle' style down a slope and pull off as many tricks as you can before you land - fantastic! This version also comes with an online multiplayer (friend codes required) but don't expect the action to be as hectic as Mario Kart. For £9.99, this is a game to buy if you're a fan of racing/off-road bike arcade-style simulators.

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Sony MDR-EX85 In Ear Headphones - £13.99


Earphones are getting more and more advanced despite music getting louder and deafening us quicker! So whatever volume you like to play your music at, you'll appreciate the look and sound quality of these Sony MDR-EX85 In Ear Headphones now reduced to £13.99 (RRP £25.49).

At first glance you may think these earphones are quite odd looking. You'll be pleased to hear (excuse the pun) that the design actually helps the earbuds to stay comfortably inside your ear and prevent them falling out. If you're an active person looking for music on the go or whilst you exercise then these are recommended. You'll get a L shaped, gold plated jack connector for better contact to enhance audio frequencies, and a useful carrying case to keep them tucked away when you're not using them. A great purchase if you can't afford to go for the Shure equivalent.

Technical specifications:
  • Superior sound quality with 13.5mm closed type driver unit
  • Neodymium magnet
  • Silicone ear buds for superb fit and comfort, available in 3 size: S, M, L
  • Frequency 5 - 24,000 Hz
  • Carrying case
  • Available in Black and White
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Daewoo 32" DLT32C3FTB HD LCD TV - £199.00


Anyone looking for a cheap but decent HD ready LCD TV needs to look at this deal. Play have this Daewoo 32" DLT32C3FTB LCD TV for less than half the RRP at just £199 (rrp £419.99)!

Picture quality on this unit is good and it will handle 720p as well as 1080i signal inputs. Contrast ratio is very good for a 32 inch LCD, producing crisp images. There is only 1 HDMI input and the freeview guide isn't the best we've seen but for this price you can't really complain. we're sure this TV will fly off the virtual shelves, so don't wait just buy it now whilst it's in stock!

Technical specifications:
  • Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768
  • HD Ready
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Luminance: 550 CD
  • Contrast Ratio: 5000:1
  • View Angle: 178(H), 178(V)
  • Output Dimension: 576(H) x 392(V)
  • Active Area: 698(H) x 392(V)
  • Component video input
  • Composite video/audio input
  • HDMI input x 1
  • Headphones
  • S-Video input
  • SCART x 2
  • VGA input
  • Common Interface
  • 5 Band equalizer
  • Built In Digital and Analogue Tuner
  • Picture Still
  • 17.8kg
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 806 x 627 x 230mm
  • 20 Watt stereo speakers
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