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Acer's X1200 series: the mini-PC that could be the perfect HTPC

9 July 2008, 11:12

Acer has announced its X1200 desktop PCs, and the small-but-capable systems could be one of the best HTPC solutions to date.

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Duke Nukem 3D ready to roll next week onto Xbox 360?

9 July 2008, 10:08

A couple of pictures have apparently been snapped, proving that Duke Nukem 3D could well be about to explode onto XBLA!

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Leaked AMD slides hint at 790GX performance

9 July 2008, 10:02

AMD's 790GX chipset is just around the corner, and a pair of leaked slights boast a significant IGP performance boost.

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Pistol-whipping PS3 controller pictured?

9 July 2008, 09:50

It's still a rumour for now, but check out this picture of what is believed to be the new remote motion-sensing PS3 controller!

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Xbox 360 buyers receive confirmation of new SKU?

9 July 2008, 09:02

The rumour that a new Xbox 360 SKU is on the way is gathering pace following a leaked email sent to retail buyers, apparently.

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ASUS Eee Box priced: got £200 to spare?

8 July 2008, 16:39

ASUS' Atom-powered desktop machine, the Eee Box B202, will be priced at a very tempting £199 when it lands next month.

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Averatec all-in-one PC: the closest iMac clone yet?

8 July 2008, 13:58

Averatec's getting in on the all-in-one market with a system titled...wait for it... the all-in-one PC!

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DreamWorks studios sides with Intel

8 July 2008, 13:14

DreamWorks Animation SKG is expected to choose Intel over AMD as the supplier of processor technology for its computer-animation studios.

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SCAN director discusses new store and NVIDIA price cuts

8 July 2008, 12:31

Elan Raja talks to HEXUS.channel about SCAN’s new retail outlet and the effect of increased completion in the GPU market.

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Lian Li launches proper HTPC chassis: MUSE C36 and MUSE C37

8 July 2008, 12:04

Lian Li's on something of a home-theatre mission and has today launched a further two HTPC chassis, the MUSE C36 and MUSE C37.

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HEXUS.tv :: This is how the pros do it...

8 July 2008, 11:11

At the Intel Race Day, the BMW Sauber F1 Team driver, Christian Klien, takes us on a few laps to show us amateurs how it should be done.

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HEXUS.gaming :: Get nouveau-retro with Space Invaders Extreme

8 July 2008, 11:10

The classic Space Invaders gets a thorough updating from Square Enix.

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Catch 'em all: Pokémon debuts on Wii

8 July 2008, 11:03

This week's Wiiware releases sees the debut of the Pokémon series on Nintendo's console, but there's also a bubble popping game if that's your bag.

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Acer confirms pricing and availability of Aspire One

8 July 2008, 10:49

You will be able to get an Intel Atom based mobile PC for as little as £219.99 before the end of July.

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OCZ aims for the high-end, announces DDR3 kits for notebooks

8 July 2008, 10:48

Low-cost portables? Who needs them! OCZ tells us there's a demand for next-gen notebooks, and it's responding with DDR3 kits.

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Acer Aspire One available for pre-order

8 July 2008, 10:00

Play.com states Acer's Aspire One netbook will be available on July 25th, and pre-orders start now.

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PS3 firmware problems solved, apparently

8 July 2008, 09:54

The firmware update for Playstation 3 has been patched and, according to users, is now ready to download.

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Gamers can bolster their Fable II bank accounts before launch

8 July 2008, 09:35

Pre-order Fable II and get to play Fable II Pub games before launch to bolster your bank account!

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Harvest Moon series gets two new titles on DS and Wii

8 July 2008, 09:04

In its 10th anniversary year, the popular farming simulation series is back with two new titles on Nintendo DS and Wii.

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Vadim Computers goes into liquidation

7 July 2008, 17:58

Bespoke, high-end UK PC maker announces that it went into voluntary liquidation today.

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MySims : screenshots and info - PC

7 July 2008, 16:26

MySims is a far more structured, story driven game that offers up a variety of missions to the player, which makes it more accessible and engaging...

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Corsair's stylish 4GiB Flash Voyager Mini now available

7 July 2008, 16:21

Corsair's Flash Voyager Mini, one of the smartest-looking flash drives, offers a blend of functionality and style.

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Compro's VideoMate Vista E900F TV tuner landing in the UK later this month

7 July 2008, 15:49

Compro's latest TV tuner promises to do it all and will be available by the end of the month, priced at around £85.

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HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions : A handbag full of Xbox 360 games to giveaway!

7 July 2008, 15:30

Three Xbox 360 games to giveaway to one lucky HEXUS.community member! If you could be any videogame character who would it be and why?

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Microsoft reconfirms interest in buying Yahoo!

7 July 2008, 15:23

In a response to a letter Carl Icahn sent to Yahoo! shareholders, Microsoft said it would be interested in doing business with a new board.

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Packard Bell announces ipower X2.0 gaming monster

7 July 2008, 14:14

Packard Bell has announced its plans to enter the gaming market with ipower X2.0. Warning: it's almost as scary-looking as the Acer Predator.

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Get your maracas out!

7 July 2008, 14:12

Turn up the volume and shake your maracas!

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Retailer calls for low cost OS from Microsoft

7 July 2008, 13:34

In an open letter to Microsoft, an independent PC retailer has called on Microsoft to offer a low cost OS or risk losing business to Linux.

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Swann Security launches the ultimate spying tool: FlashlightDVR

7 July 2008, 13:33

Swann Security's latest device, the FlashlightDVR, hides a camera and DVR for those who need to capture without being noticed.

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DSVision service launches in Japan

7 July 2008, 12:49

The DSVision service has launched in Japan allowing owners to download a variety of media to their hand-helds.

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Pay & Go iPhone 3G delayed until Christmas

7 July 2008, 12:29

If you're waiting to get your hands on a pay-as-you-go iPhone 3G, we've bad news, you'll be waiting until the Christmas period.

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Nintendo force Freeloader-killing Wii update

7 July 2008, 10:08

Nintendo isn't stupid you know! If 'Freeloaders' thought they could get away with not updating their console, they've got another thing coming.

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Industry set to beat piracy by offering games for free?

7 July 2008, 09:42

EA has paved the way for other mainstream developers to follow the 'Free 2 Play' business model with Battlefield Heroes, but will others follow suit?

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