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Windows 7 Features: Themes

AshMan says…

Windows 7 unlike previous versions of Windows allows you the user to really personalising the look and feel of you PC Experience.

The backgrounds are no longer just static images, you can choose to display a slideshow of photos of your friends and family or anything else you want to display. You can even customise if you want those images shuffled, and how often you want your background to change.

The colour of your task bar is also fully customisable, allowing you to choose any colour on the spectrum you like to match your personality!

The video below shows you how you can customise the look and feel of Windows 7. Be sure to check it out.

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

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.

Windows 7 Family Pack Pre-Order…

AshMan says…

Microsoft has just announced The Windows 7 Family Pack.

This will allow you to install the operating system on three home PCs at a lower price. There are a number of online retailers offering the Family Pack and it is priced at approximately US$145. Originally this offer was going to be released on the 18th of October before the public release on the 22nd of October, so this is a bonus!

Windows 7 Family Pack Offer

Windows 7 Family Pack Offer

Another change to the Family Pack is its availability; it will now be available to North America, Europe – the U.K, Ireland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands and Sweden.

If you only need a single license however, you are still able to order one from online retailers including Amazon and of course, the Microsoft Store.

Xbox 360 Price Drop!!

AshMan says…

Microsoft has finally officially announced the new pricing for the Xbox 360. The pricing structure now stands as AU$449 for the Elite, AU $399 for the Pro and lastly AU$299 for the Arcade.

The pricing will come into effect on the 22nd of September. If you purchase an Elite on the first days of the new pricing you be will one of the few who miss out on the bonus bundling of Halo 3: ODST from October 20th.

Xbox 360 Elite Price Drop

Xbox 360 Elite Price Drop

With the new prices the Elite looks like the system of choice; especially when Halo 3: ODST is bundled which also includes an invitation for the Halo Reach BETA.

Welcome to AshMan says…

AshMan says….

Welcome to his new Blog! Make sure you check out this space for awesome news and reviews of new tech as it happens!

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