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Technology Gifts stories - Page 553

The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.

Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
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Review: EEE Box
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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asus
ASUS’s Eee Box takes the basic Eee concept - inexpensive PC components in a tiny case - and presents it in desktop form.
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Review: Acronis True Image 2009
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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digital entertainment
Acronis True Image 2009 dazzles with a Vista-like interface and handy one-click setup, making digital backup less daunting yet essential.
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Review: Iolo System Mechanic Professional
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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iolo
Iolo System Mechanic Pro review: A feature-rich PC toolkit with some overblown claims. Offers deep cleaning but can be overly talkative.
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Review: Iclone 3 Pro
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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iclone
iClone 3 Pro streamlines 3D animation for budding creators, despite a lingering complexity. A tool ripe with potential.
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Review: Macbook 2.4GHZ
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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reviews
Apple's new aluminium Macbooks boast sleek design and performance boosts, but a USD $300 price hike makes them less affordable despite the enhancements.
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Review: Kworld DVD Maker
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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kworld
Kworld's DVD Maker reviewed: A handy tool for digitising old video sources with easy setup but is let down by its subpar software.
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Review: Lexmark X5650 Multifunction Printer
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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printing
The X5650 is a multifunction printer with scanning and copying capabilities at the kind of price point we’ve come to expect from these all-in-one units.
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Review: Sony Ps-Lx300USB Turntable
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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sony
Sony's Ps-Lx300USB turntable revives vinyl with USB compatibility for easy LP digitisation, despite some software hiccups.
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World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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technology gifts
WHEN THIS LATEST EXPANSION PACK for World of Warcraft went on sale it was probably instantly purchased by most of its fanatical fans.
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RESISTANCE 2
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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technology gifts
Resistance 2 elevates the PS3 experience with a refined, expansive shooter, offering an adrenaline-fueled campaign and a massive 60-player online mode.
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Prince of Persia
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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technology gifts
Ubisoft revamps Prince of Persia with stunning visuals but gameplay falls short in their latest release, leaving nostalgia behind.
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Super Street Fighter II HD Remix
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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acp
Capcom enlists fan and pro-player David Sirlin to revamp the iconic Street Fighter II, resulting in a competitive masterpiece with HD flair.
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Kirby Super Star Ultra
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Put simply: Kirby is a fat pink puffball. Did we mention how adorable he is? No? Well, he’s cute enough to kidnap.
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Game review: Legendary
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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game review
Legendary reminds me of cheesy old horror shows like Hammer House of Horror, just minus the entertaining tongue-in-cheek humour.
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Carnival Games Mini Golf
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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technology gifts
Carnival Games: Mini Golf disappoints with subpar visuals and controls, despite its creative courses and customisation options.
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TOMB RAIDER UNDERWORLD
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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tomb raider
Tomb Raider Underworld reignites Lara Croft's legacy with stunning graphics and epic puzzles, reviving the series' former glory.
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Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts shatters expectations, unveiling a vehicle-building adventure that diverges boldly from its platforming roots.
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LEFT 4 DEAD
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Left 4 Dead takes gamers on a thrilling zombie apocalypse adventure, emphasizing teamwork and strategy to survive the undead horde.
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Midnight Club Los Angeles
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Rockstar Games' Midnight Club Los Angeles dazzles with its detailed cityscape but the gameplay often leaves players at the mercy of luck.
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GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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guitar hero
The only thing that annoyed me about World Tour was having to spend a lot of time fiddling around with the peripherals to get them working perfectly.