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  • How does the iPad compare to its competitors?

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 30. May 2010 on Geeks & Gadgets, Technology, no comment

    The BBC takes a close look at the Apple iPad and it’s closest rivals including the new Dell Streak in a 4 minute video documentary, take a look here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_10180000/newsid_10180000/10180016.stm

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  • Remote Record

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 24. May 2010 on Geeks & Gadgets, Technology, no comment

    A few weeks ago I downloaded the remote record app from Sky for my Windows mobile phone. At the time it didn’t seem to function correctly and a search online brought up mixed results, more non working than working. Of course the flavour of the moment is the iPhone and of course there’s an iPhone [...]

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  • Google marks PAC MAN 30th anniversary

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 21. May 2010 on Gaming, Geeks & Gadgets, Internet, no comment

    The Pac-Man 30th anniversary Google doodle Google has become famous for changing its logo for special events, but it has never converted it into a playable game before. Today, it is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man’s launch in Japan with a version that lets you steer your pizza-shaped protagonist* around a maze that spells [...]

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  • A closer look at the new Dell Inspiron One 19 Touch

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 17. May 2010 on Geeks & Gadgets, PC, Simple PC, no comment

    I’ve had some interest in these new units from customers wanting to reclaim space, great for family PC’s especially in a kitchen or family room. Enjoy the video!

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  • Reduced Rates

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 16. May 2010 on Simple PC, no comment

    From today, Simple PC has reduced it’s hourly rate back to £35 along with some of their other fixed rate pricing. The full list of pricing can be found on the following pages: www.simple-pc.com/support www.simple-pc.com/repair Also take a look at the new Simple Cube Home Servers with huge price reductions against the previous versions, now affordable [...]

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  • Private Ryan’s gone bad!

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 14. May 2010 on Geeks & Gadgets, Technology, no comment

    I received an email this morning regarding my recent purchase of Saving Private Ryan on Blu Ray disc. A manufacturing error is causing the audio to fall out of sync by 1/5 of a second during a chapter crossover in the middle of the film. This has affected all the discs currently released in to [...]

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  • Microsoft Office 2010 takes aim at Google Docs

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 12. May 2010 on Internet, PC, Technology, no comment

    Microsoft is preparing to launch its latest weapon in its ongoing battle with Google. The software giant will launch its flagship product Office 2010 to businesses on 12 May. The latest version of the software has a free online component – called Office Web Apps Analysts believe the web offering is a response to Google, [...]

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  • Dell Fast Track

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 11. May 2010 on PC, no comment

    Need a desktop PC or laptop fast? Dell offers throughout their range a number of fast track systems delivered within 48 hours. You’ll find the configuration options are limited, all units supplied in standard black, but you can still grab a fantastic PC and fast! The latest offers include a Dell Studio 15″ laptop with Intel Core [...]

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  • Updates

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 10. May 2010 on Internet, PC, no comment

    It’s time to check everything’s up to date once again. Java – updated to Version 6 update 20, not sure which version you have? Head to Control Panel, Click the Java icon to open then click the About button, your current version is listed here. Adobe Reader – updated to version 9.3.2, not sure which version you [...]

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  • Bag yourself a bargain!

    Posted by Simon Salvin on 09. May 2010 on Internet, PC, Simple PC, Technology, no comment

    It’s not a well known fact that Dell have an outlet store. Look hard enough on their website and you’ll find it! Offering returns or cancellations, fully tested, packaged to factory standard and with a full warranty at largely discounted prices. Both laptops and desktop PC’s are on offer, sometimes there’s lots to choose from [...]

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