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Sony Announces 160GB PS3 Bundle And Wireless Keypad

Published by Chris | Filed under Gadgets & Tech | August 20th, 2008



Sony is continuing on its quest to make its PS3 console the top-selling video game console in the world. It has a long way to go with Nintendo’s Wii thoroughly trouncing both the PS3 and Xbox 360 in sales.

In July, the Nintendo Wii outsold both the Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 in America. Nintendo sold 666,000 Wii consoles compared to 405,500 PS3’s and 219,800 Xbox 360s. That was a marked increase in PS3 sales compared to May 2008 when the best the PS3 could do was tie the Xbox 360.

In an effort to increase sales, Sony has tried several tactics with its PS3 console from slashing prices to offering limited edition PS3 bundles. In July, Sony announced that it would be pricing the 80GB PS3 bundle at $399 and discontinuing the 40GB PS3 that had previously occupied $399 price point.

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How to Fix The Top 10 Computer Annoyances

Published by Chris | Filed under Gadgets & Tech | August 18th, 2008



In a world where computers are supposed to make our lives easier, but most of the time they can be frustrating, time-wasting, stubborn machines. From the irritating “Access Denied” message when you can’t remember your 100th password, to all the useless email that clutters your inbox, to IT lockdown restrictions that keep you from getting your job done; let’s take a look at Top 10 Computer Annoyances and How to Fix Them written by lifehacker.com editor Kevin Purdy.

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Who Needs the iPhone–The iPod Touch is Good Enough

Published by Chris | Filed under Gadgets & Tech, iPod | August 17th, 2008



$1,320! That’s the cost of an original iPhone and one year of the cheapest plan. These days, the trend-setting phone costs even more money over its life and it’s more than a little restrictive and even a bit buggy. It’s a slimmer iPhone with almost all its features, it requires no contract, and when you can’t get a Wi-Fi signal, your plain, humble cell phone can step up to take its place. Here’s why anyone considering the iPhone should opt for the iPod touch—instead.

While you won’t get every single one of the iPhone’s capabilities when you opt for an iPod touch, you’ll save a lot of money. Buying an iPod touch costs you $300 for unlimited use, not a guaranteed commitment of more than $1,600 over two years that the iPhone involves (more, if you have to pay a penalty to get out of your current cell phone contract). Here’s how I use my plain old flip phone for calls and getting info in Wi-Fi less areas, and the iPod touch for everything else.Photo by sarchi.

Did you buy an iPod touch for similar reasons? Is always-on, full-web access the real reason you bought your iPhone? Do you not really see the need for either? Let’s hear it in the comments.

[Forget the iPhone–The iPod Touch is Good Enough] [Lifehacker]





Turtle Beach’s new Ear Force X4 Wireless Headphones

Published by Chris | Filed under Gadgets & Tech, Wearables | July 11th, 2008



Turtle Beach Ear Force X4 new headphones works wirelessly and can receives full Dolby 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Pro Logic II. It comes with a microphone for communication via Xbox Live and you can also remove the mic and plug this headset into any analog audio source for use as a normal pair of headphones.[PlunderGuide] Read more »