Things that make you go “woohoo, I want it”. And no, that’s not a euphemism. It’s all about toys, gadgets, games and software
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) I realise this will probably prompt an e-mail or two from readers telling me the thousands of ways they feel Apple and/or Linux are superior to Windows, but I don’t care: I adore Windows XP. There, I said it. Do your worst gentle readers, but […]
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If (like me) you’re not feeling the love from your ISP lately and if (also like me) you’ve made the decision to have a change, ISP Find could be just what you need. You tell the clever wee site just what you’re looking for in an internet connection and it will find you your perfect
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ROBOQUAD, from Wowwee; RRP $209: This little critter is all fun, all the time. He’s a four-legged robot who scuttles around your house entertaining the cat, waving at anything that takes his fancy, dancing to his own tune and freaking out the occasional overly sensitive soul who claims he looks like a spider and shrieks
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UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE, for PlayStation 3. RRP $119.95, rating: R16: If you’re getting a PlayStation 3 for Christmas, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, would be a great game to kick off your PS3 collection. Game studio Naughty Dog — the company behind huge hits such as Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter — has produced another winner
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Kiwi gamers were the first in the world to get their hands on the latest chapter in the most popular Xbox game. The hugely anticipated Halo 3 was finally launched at 12.01 yesterday morning. Harvey Norman Invercargill computer proprietor Rachel Bryce said at least 45 people turned up at midnight for the release, and the
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Instant messaging is coming to Xbox 360. From the week beginning May 7, Xbox 360 owners can connect with friends and family, connecting and chatting directly from their televisions using Windows Live Messenger, a network of more than 260 million active accounts. The Xbox 360 Autumn Update will let Xbox 360 owners worldwide access Windows
Xbox fans with a few spare dollars burning a hole in their pocket have a new toy to consider. Microsoft yesterday unveiled the much anticipated Xbox 360 Elite console. It features a sleek black finish and joins the 360 and Core consoles in the Xbox lineup. It will include a 120GB hard drive, a high-definition
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Happy birthday to the antipodean Xbox 360 — 1 year old tomorrow. To mark the occasion, the Aussies are auctioning off a series of celebrity consoles in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish foundation so if you fancy making a bid for a customised console from the likes of Peter Jackson or Russell Crowe, head to https://www.xbox.com.au/
