AshMan says…
Happy New Year!
AshMan says…
Happy New Year! 2011 is going to be a huge year for the blog including showcasing a number of awesome upcoming tech, as well as previews of events including TechEd 2011, and this years SmackDown.
Stay tuned for news from CES 2011 starting in the US on the 5th of Jan.
Halo Reach World Premiere – Trailer
AshMan says…
A little while ago I posted some leaked screen shots from Halo Reach, which promised a even better graphics, and a new story set before the original trilogy. A new trailer is now available.
Halo is one of those video games which has reach legendary status and raises the bar every time a game is released. Halo is known for how fantastic it looks graphically, the story which not only is fantastic but makes you want to look deeper into the universe and the multiplayer.
A World Premiere trailer has been released and gives a brief look into the new set of characters which you will possibly be playing in the game.
Linked below is the trailer in HD, so feel free to sit back and watch this fantastic trailer.
The BETA for Halo Reach Multiplayer also goes live next year, to be apart of that you need a copy of Halo 3:ODST so if you don’t have it grab a copy from below!
20% off Xbox 360 Controllers RRP
AshMan says…
Earlier in the year you may recall a 20% Cash Back offer from Microsoft. A similar promotion is now on offering up to 20% off the RRP for the 360 Controllers directly at the retailer.
Up to 20% off RRP Wireless Controllers
This time they have really streamlined the process for the end consumer as you don’t have to do anything else such as online forms or sending off receipts. The controllers have to be purchased before the 15th of November 2009 to be eligible as well as purchase from a participating retailer. The participating retailers are: Big W, Clive Peeters, Dick Smith, Dick Smith Powerhouse, Domayne, EB Games, Game, JB Hi-Fi and Myer
It’s a great opportunity to share the Xbox experience with your mates.
Microsoft ‘Courier’ device unveiled
AshMan says…
Whilst the rumor mill is working hard around the Apple tablet device, Microsoft has been working hard on one of their own.
At the moment it’s called the ‘Courier’ and is in the “late prototype” stage. The device itself features dual 7-inch screens which are multitouch, perfect for writing, flicking and drawing with a stylus and your fingers.
Microsoft 'Courier' Source: Gizmodo
Originally the device was top secret which was only known to a few engineers and executives.
They are currectly collaborating with another firm called Pioneer Studios, who have put together the video. This demo gives a look around the device and what it can do.
The heritage of Microsft revolves around very much with “digital ink” and this interface is unlike anything else. Ideas from both the Surface and Zune HD can be seen.
Xbox 360 250GB Modern Warfare 2 Bundle
AshMan says…
Infinity Ward yesterday hosted a multiplayer even for Modern Warfare 2 and during the event Larry “Major Nelson” came to the stage to reveal a special Modern Warfare 2 bundle called the “Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console”. This bundle is great because the hardware spec of the console is different.
Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console
- Xbox 360 Console – with military-themed case design
- 250GB Hard Drive
- Two Black Xbox 360 Controllers
- Xbox 360 Headset
- Standard Edition copy of Modern Warfare 2
It is estimated to retail for US$399/AU$599 and will be released on November 11; which just happens to be a day after Modern Warfare 2 is due for release.
Limited Edition Console for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
The bundle is confirmed to be sold in Australia, Europe, the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), UK, US, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and New Zealand.
To check more information check out here.
Windows 7 Student Prices
AshMan says…
Students in Australia, US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Korea and Mexico will all be able to purchase the upgrades to Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional for a significantly reduced price.
Prices haven’t been confirmed for Australia yet, however in the US and UK the upgrades will be on sale for US$30 and £30 respectively. To be eligable for the discounted price you are required to have a valid student email address (an email address provided to you by your university)
You can find some more information at the Windows UK and Windows US sites.
Windows 7 Upgrade to be only US$30 for students with a valid email.
Massive HTC Pro Three
AshMan says…
There have been rumours about the HTC Leo going around including rendered images around two months ago. Leaked photos have just been released of the Leo in it’s physical form.
The Leo (aka Pro Three or Pro3) when placed next to the current HTC Touch Pro2, it simply makes an already big phone look quite small.
HTC Pro3 (Leo) vs HTC Touch Pro2
The Leo boasts a WVGA 4.3 inch screen (also rumoured to be a capacitive touchscreen similar to the iPhone) as well as a 1GHz Qualcomm processor and 320MB of RAM.
HTC Pro3 Specifications
The Leo definately looks like a killer phone, but until we are able to get a hands on we won’t be able to tell if this monster Windows Phone is too big.
HTC HD (Left) vs HTC Pro3 (Right)
802.11n Wi-Fi Standard Approved
AshMan says…
It has taken seven years to finally finalise the new wireless networking standard 802.11n (six from the first draft).
Meru Networks published a blog breaking the news. The blog displays an email sent by Bruce Kraemer (Chairman of the 802.11n Task Group) to other group members regarding the approval.
The final approval of the standard will likely be formally announced on the 15th of September.
802.11n is now the fastest standard coming in at 300 megabits per second, with 802.11g coming in second at 54 megabits per second.
Draft N no longer
It is also reported that all Draft-N wireless products will work with devices the finalised version. There is also word spreading around that most (maybe all) Draft-N products can be upgraded to the final version via a simple firmware update.
Apple Rock n Roll Event Spoilt by Cygnett
AshMan says….
Don’t worry about staying up until 3am to watch the Apple Rock n Roll Event Keynote for the new iPods to be revealed. Cygnett in a post have already uploaded details about the new iPods (Touch 3G and Nano 5G).
Case for Nano 5G (Credit: Cygnett)
Both iPods now have updated firmware and hardware with the biggest difference being built-in-cameras on both the Nano and Touch.
Touch 3G with camera in hard shell case (Credit: Cygnett)
Check out the rest of the photos at http://cygnett.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/cygnett-announces-range-of-cases-for-the-new-ipod-touch-g3-and-new-ipod-nano-g5/
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