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Computers
Maingear Shift’s Spartan Case Belies High Performance PC Line
1:00AM Jack Loftus | Maingear, the custom PC maker and purveyor of tramp-stamp laptops, has let loose a duo of simplistic-looking desktop towers this morning designed to “shed the bling” and focus instead on what’s going down inside the case. More »
Entertainment
12:29PM Nick Broughall | One of the best films of 2009, District 9, is coming to Blu-ray, and if you happen to pick up the US version (and your PS3 is US as well), you’ll get the added bonus of being able to play a demo of the upcoming game God of War 3 for PS3. More »
US District 9 Blu-ray Will Have God Of War 3 Demo On The Same Disc
12:29PM Nick Broughall | One of the best films of 2009, District 9, is coming to Blu-ray, and if you happen to pick up the US version (and your PS3 is US as well), you’ll get the added bonus of being able to play a demo of the upcoming game God of War 3 for PS3. More »
Games
Microsoft Says No Xbox Blu-ray Drives Period
10:45AM Wilson Rothman | In a revised statement, Microsoft says it has “no plans” to introduce any Blu-ray add-on for the Xbox 360. But—despite the fact they watched the same video you did—they claim Ballmer was referring to the PC. More »
Games
Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-ray Add-On For Xbox Coming?
3:00PM Wilson Rothman
In the first segment of our exclusive Steve Ballmer interview series, the Microsoft CEO and I talk about Natal, the blurring of console generations, and the surprising fact that “you’ll be able to get” Blu-ray add-on drives for Xbox 360. More »
Entertainment
R2-D2 Caught In Transformers 2
1:33PM Jesus Diaz | ILM Special effects supervisor Scott Farrar said that R2-D2 made a cameo in Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. My bet was that she was behind Megan Fox’s arse at one point, giving her a back rub. More »
Deals
12:48PM Nick Broughall | Panasonic’s got a pretty decent bonus add-on promotion running for their Blu-ray home theatre systems – a year’s subscription to Quickflix for either DVD or Blu-ray rentals. More »
Panny Offering A Year’s Worth Of BD Rentals With Home Theatre Purchase
12:48PM Nick Broughall | Panasonic’s got a pretty decent bonus add-on promotion running for their Blu-ray home theatre systems – a year’s subscription to Quickflix for either DVD or Blu-ray rentals. More » Advertisement
Catch The Fugitives And Win A Panny BD Recorder!
Panasonic is putting up a Blu-Ray Recorder as bounty for the capture of its Prison Break escapees. There will be 8 manhunts in 8 locations with 8 bounties and we’ve got the details. Hit the jump for a full rundown. More »
Entertainment
11:30AM Nick Broughall | If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of The Dark Knight on Blu-ray, you should probably do yourself a favour and hold off until next month. Because during November, Warner Bros are going to donate $1 from every sale of 31 specially marked Blu-ray films, including Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Hangover. More »
Buy Warner Blu-Ray Movies In Movember
11:30AM Nick Broughall | If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of The Dark Knight on Blu-ray, you should probably do yourself a favour and hold off until next month. Because during November, Warner Bros are going to donate $1 from every sale of 31 specially marked Blu-ray films, including Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Hangover. More »
Computers
Sony CW Starts At $US770, Available With Blu-ray
9:23AM Joanna Stern | Starting at $US770, the 14-inch Sony CW series will be available in five colours (red, pink, white, black and purple) when Windows 7 launches. It will have Blu-Ray and Nvidia dedicated graphic options. More »
Entertainment