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News Archive for October 2007

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Running Linux on the PS3 - A detailed view of what's out there

Posted on Wednesday, 31 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoHEXUS' own Linux expert, Jo Shields, takes a look at the options for running Linux on the PS3 and explores the pros and cons of the major releases out there.

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community. Give it a Digg to spread the word.

HEXUS.net - news :: The Government decides to ignore e-crime

Posted on Tuesday, 30 October, 2007 by Nick

A press release from the House Of Lords Science and Technology Committee has highlighted the Government's stance on e-crime... which is, apparently, to do bugger all about it.

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Hundreds for chop as Tiscali launches Pipex jobs purge

Posted on Tuesday, 30 October, 2007 by David

LogoTiscali will slash hundreds of customer care jobs at recent acquisition Pipex broadband and voice, staff were told yesterday afternoon. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: WHOIS faces the axe

Posted on Tuesday, 30 October, 2007 by Steve

A growing group of net privacy advocates is pressuring Internet overseer ICANN into scrapping WHOIS, the web's domain-name 'phone book'.

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Antec Sonata III Chassis

Posted on Tuesday, 30 October, 2007 by Matt

LogoThe MkIII version of Antec's highly-popular Sonata series PC case is now on sale. But has the company continued to improve the chassis or is the third incarnation just more of the same? Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650: it's clobberin' time!

Posted on Monday, 29 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoIntel stretches its desktop performance lead via the launch of the 45nm-based Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650. You will want one. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Jon Peddie Research reports that overall GPU market was up an astounding 20% – desktop displaced mobile

Posted on Monday, 29 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoQ3 2007 has been a bumper quarter for graphics shipments. Jon Peddie Research tells you who's winning, who's keeping level, and who's barely afloat in this cut-throat industry - it makes for some interesting numbers. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.hardlines

Posted on Saturday, 27 October, 2007 by HEXUS

HEXUS.net

Reviews :: Can EQS's RS690IKM-AB6S best VIA's ITX-sized motherboards?
Reviews :: Lian-Li PC-A12 chassis
Headlines :: Major Mac OS X Leopard SMB bug solved!
Headlines :: PC processor shipments at record high
Headlines :: Microsoft invest heavily in Facebook
Headlines :: HEXUS is hiring!
Headlines :: BigPockets joins care@HEXUS community

HEXUS.tv

First looks :: HEXUS.tv squeezes the pipeline for more juice...
Interviews :: Dan Reeves From Antec Reveals All About His New Range!
Features :: Inside The Making of Naruto: Fight Sequences!
Previews :: World's First Look at Nick Playing Rockstar's Table Tennis for Wii
First looks :: What's comin' atcha down the HEXUS.pipeline ?

HEXUS.gaming

Reviews :: Tomb Raider Anniversary - Xbox 360
Reviews :: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary - PSP
Reviews :: Donkey Kong Jungle Climber - DS
Reviews :: Crash of the Titans - Xbox 360
Reviews :: Conan - Xbox 360 & PS3
Reviews :: Table Tennis - Wii
Reviews :: World Championship Poker 2 - Xbox 360
Reviews :: The Orange Box - PC
First looks :: FIFA Street 3 - Xbox 360 & PS3
Screenshots :: Soldier of Fortune - Xbox 360,PS3 and PC
Screenshots :: Devil May Cry 4 - Xbox 360/PS3
Screenshots :: And then there were none - Wii
Headlines :: Xbox 360 helps boost Microsoft's quarter-one figures
Headlines :: HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions :: BIGS giveaway - Win a Wii!
Headlines :: Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen coming to multi-formats
Headlines :: Sony profits up, no thanks to PS3
Headlines :: Wii to host maraca-shaking rhythm game
Headlines :: Assassin's Creed street date set
Headlines :: Crysis single player demo out tomorrow
Headlines :: Top hollywood actors to star in Ubi adventure
Headlines :: Microsoft stepping up Xbox 360 marketing push for Xmas
Headlines :: Tabula Rasa special beta event open to all
Headlines :: Guitar Hero III (3) demo and EXIT now on Xbox live
Headlines :: BBC's Top Gear team up with Gran Turismo 5 dev on PS3
Headlines :: HMV launches Pro-gaming partnership with Gamerbase.com
Headlines :: Xbox 360 arcade bundle gets UK release and pricing
Headlines :: Nintendo seize thousands of copying devices and Wii mod chips
Headlines :: Football Manager 2008 tops the charts
Headlines :: Xbox 360 Arcade confirmed by Microsoft
Headlines :: Heelys get the Xbox 360 treatment
Headlines :: The Manhunt 2 manhunt gets its man
Headlines :: Rumble vest debuts with Call of Duty II
Headlines :: EA believe one platform would benefit us all
Headlines :: KODE5 UK Qualifiers being held today

HEXUS.lifestyle

Headlines :: And they say films don't influence people?
Headlines :: Audi to launch the ultimate mobile device?
Headlines :: Samsung to showcase 10mm thick panels at FPD 2007
Headlines :: Sony S610 Walkman review on pocketables

HEXUS.net - news :: Major Mac OS X Leopard SMB bug solved!

Posted on Friday, 26 October, 2007 by David

Apple
Soon after deploying OS X Leopard on a series of iMacs, we noticed some worrying behaviour when trying to connect securely to SMB shares. Happily, though, HEXUS discovered a workaround for this bug! Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Tomb Raider Anniversary - Xbox 360

Posted on Friday, 26 October, 2007 by Steven W

LogoThe legendary, and sexy, British archaeologist is back in action once more with an adventure that will etch itself into the illustrious history of the famous franchise. But, is it any good?

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - first looks :: HEXUS.tv squeezes the pipeline for more juice...

Posted on Friday, 26 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoGorgeous TECH PR0N is the biz... But who can tell us what it is ? Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - news :: HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions :: BIGS giveaway - Win a Wii!

Posted on Friday, 26 October, 2007 by Steven W

LogoCourtesy of 2K Games and in conjunction with the UK release of the larger-than-life action baseball game, The BIGS, HEXUS,gaming have a Wii Console and 5 copies of the game to give away. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Can EQS's RS690IKM-AB6S best VIA's ITX-sized motherboards?

Posted on Thursday, 25 October, 2007 by James

LogoThe EQS RS690IKM-AB6S motherboard packs a lot of punch into a tiny ITX-sized package but does it offer enough to stand out in a market space dominated by VIA? Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: PC processor shipments at record high

Posted on Thursday, 25 October, 2007 by Steve

CPU3Q07 is a record quarter for shipments of PC processors, according to market research firm IDC, with mobile chips continuing to do most of the market boosting legwork.

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Microsoft invest heavily in Facebook

Posted on Thursday, 25 October, 2007 by Steven

LogoThe battle between Google Inc and Micrsoft to invest in the online social networking site Facebook has come to a conclusion with the latter agreeing to a 1.6 percent stake in the company. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - interviews :: Dan Reeves From Antec Reveals All About His New Range!

Posted on Wednesday, 24 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoWith one of the world's most spectacular views behind him, ANTEC's Dan Reeves gave HEXUS.tv an exclusive interview - highlighting the launch of their new range and the guiding principals that have ensured ANTEC's success... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: HEXUS is hiring!

Posted on Wednesday, 24 October, 2007 by Steve

HEXUSEver wondered what it would be like to be part of the HEXUS team? Well now's your chance, because HEXUS is hiring!

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - features :: Inside The Making of Naruto: Fight Sequences!

Posted on Wednesday, 24 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoAs the launch of NARUTO draws near, HEXUS.tv can take you inside the developer's studio for a second time - with a special feature on the engine and psychology that drives the game's spectacular fighting sequences... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - news :: BBC's Top Gear team up with Gran Turismo 5 dev on PS3

Posted on Wednesday, 24 October, 2007 by Steven W

LogoPolyphony Digital, the creators of the Gran Turismo series and the BBC are teaming up to offer Top Gear episodes for download via Gran Turismo TV on PS3. But, we'll also be able to race around the Top Gear test tracks!

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Table Tennis - Wii

Posted on Tuesday, 23 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoSo now that Rockstar have launched Table Tennis on the Wii I’m a happy bunny. I can stand in my living room, thrash my Wii remote around like a pillock and pretend that I’m not as unfit as I am whilst enjoying all the goodness of Rockstar’s Table Tennis on my Wii… but how does this version hold up to the Xbox 360 version? Is it as good? Is it better because of the Wii remote?

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - previews :: World's First Look at Nick Playing Rockstar's Table Tennis for Wii

Posted on Tuesday, 23 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoNick was (less than) happy to don skimpy clothing to show us how he likes to thrash his Wii... But our wardrobe department let Nick down... the game looks awesome - but just CHECK those shorts!

Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community. Share this video with the world, via Digg.

HEXUS.tv - first looks :: What's comin' atcha down the HEXUS.pipeline ?

Posted on Tuesday, 23 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoHEXUS strip down a gorgeous young model, put it under the hot studio lights and spin it gently around for your delight and delictation... but what (exactly!) is it ? Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: BigPockets joins care@HEXUS community

Posted on Monday, 22 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoOnce again, the care@HEXUS community is growing, with the addition of a new online retailer - BigPockets. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Lian-Li PC-A12 chassis

Posted on Monday, 22 October, 2007 by Matt

LogoAfter nearly 15 years of producing high-quality, beautifully-finished, aluminium system cases, Lian-Li has the sort of fanatical following that money can’t buy. We're checking out the company's latest range, starting with the 'budget' model, the sub-£90 PC-A12, to see if the reputation is still deserved. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.hardlines

Posted on Saturday, 20 October, 2007 by HEXUS

HEXUS.net

Reviews :: ASUS P5E3 Deluxe - fully-loaded and ready to fly
Guides :: Intel Core 2 Duo basic overclocking guide for beginners
Articles :: AMD reckons that its mobile proposition is better than Intel's Centrino.
Articles :: Antec set to unleash four 'new' chassis this winter
Opinions :: I am vexed: one man's fulmination against 118 118
Headlines :: Mobile phone is preferable to clean underwear, apparently
Headlines :: Apple now taking pre-orders for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

HEXUS.tv

Interviews :: Lucinda Barlow, Symbian VP Reveals Products and Strategies
First looks :: Symbian launch SCREENPLAY: See it FIRST on HEXUS.tv !
Promo-features :: What is the state of play with Ageia's PhysX - 18 months after launch?
Interviews :: DivX's Jerome Rota Reveals Home Content Streaming Technology
Features :: Naruto Designer Diarys !

HEXUS.gaming

Reviews :: Football Manager 2008 - PC
Reviews :: Stranglehold - PC
Reviews :: Carnival Games - Wii
Reviews :: Ratatouille - Xbox 360, PS2
Features :: Condemned 2: Bloodshot : Developer's Diary
First looks :: SEGA Superstars Tennis - Mulit-format
Screenshots :: Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution - Xbox 360, PS3, Wii
Screenshots :: Too Human - Xbox 360
Screenshots :: Uncharted Drake's Fortune - PS3
Screenshots :: Bee Movie Game - Xbox 360
Headlines :: Crimson Skies team journey into the Dark Void
Headlines :: Lost Planet ported to PS3
Headlines :: Okami weaves its magic on Wii
Headlines :: GRAW 2 Co-op Collection comes to Xbox 360
Headlines :: Toshiba snap up Sony's PS3 Cell in 1 billion dollar deal
Headlines :: US gets the thumbs-up for 40GB PS3
Headlines :: Nintendo say goodbye to NES - N64, SNES and Gameboy next!
Headlines :: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core announced for Wii
Headlines :: Rockstar aiming for 16 player GTA IV multiplayer
Headlines :: Microsoft offer 5 free 360 HD-DVDs!
Headlines :: Playstation Eye hits Europe in November
Headlines :: Guitar Hero III Xbox 360 version gets exclusive tracks
Headlines :: Jesper gets Assassin's Creed gig
Headlines :: FIFA 08 holds off PGR4 for top spot
Headlines :: The return of Bionic Commando on Xbox 360 and PS3
Headlines :: Churches spread the word by offering Halo 3 multiplayer nights
Headlines :: Army of Two recruiting
Headlines :: World in Conflict add-on now available
Headlines :: New Xbox 360 console arcade bundle confirmed
Headlines :: Green gaming with your Wii
Headlines :: Bungie reveal future Halo 3 plans
Headlines :: How to tweak your PS3 for better performance
Headlines :: C&C 3 cheats get banned
Headlines :: Unreal Tournament 3 Beta Demo out!

HEXUS.lifestyle

Headlines :: Gadget of the day: Lightrider bike light
Headlines :: 16Gb iPhone on the way?
Headlines :: Sony-Ericsson W910 and K850 pictured

HEXUS.net - articles :: AMD reckons that its mobile proposition is better than Intel's Centrino.

Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoAMD-based laptops feature components that are 'designed to work better together'. Find out what I'm twittering on about.. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - articles :: Antec set to unleash four 'new' chassis this winter

Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoAntec was keen to showcase four new chassis that cover different segments of the consumer market. We had the opportunity to give them the once-over. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - interviews :: Lucinda Barlow, Symbian VP Reveals Products and Strategies

Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoAt the SMARTPHONE 2007 show, HEXUS.tv spoke with Lucinda Barlow, Symbian's VP for Market Communications. In addition to explaining the launch of SCREENPLAY and FREEWAY, Lucinda also shared some insights into the existing market and future trends... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - opinions :: I am vexed: one man's fulmination against 118 118

Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoAn inability for someone to carry out a simple job has annoyed Tarinder this week. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Football Manager 2008 - PC

Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2007 by Steven W

LogoWhy is Football Manager one of the UK's best loved franchises? Don’t the games merely involve shuffling through dozens of spreadsheets and reams of text and then simply watching a graphically feeble simulation of the beautiful game? Join us as we take look at the latest iteration...

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: ASUS P5E3 Deluxe - fully-loaded and ready to fly

Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoThe race to produce the most feature-rich, fastest LGA775 chipset has lead to Intel releasing the X38. ASUS was only too happy to oblige with a retail example in the form of its fully-laden P5E3 Deluxe. HEXUS puts it through the mill and tells you whether it's worth buying or not.. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - news :: Toshiba snap up Sony's PS3 Cell in 1 billion dollar deal

Posted on Thursday, 18 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoSony has today confirmed that they will be selling their computer chip operations to Toshiba, giving the company full manufacturing responsibility for the PS3 chip. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - first looks :: Symbian launch SCREENPLAY: See it FIRST on HEXUS.tv !

Posted on Wednesday, 17 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoHEXUS.tv was at the SMARTPHONE 2007 show at London's Excel Centre to see Symbian launch their brand new, ultra-high-quality, graphics architecture. Nokia have already jumped on board - now see what the fuss is about for yourself... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Mobile phone is preferable to clean underwear, apparently

Posted on Wednesday, 17 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoResearch commissioned by LINK shows that an 18-to-24-year-old is more concerned with carrying their mobile phone than packing clean undies on an overnight trip. Dirty but connected, eh? Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - promo-features :: What is the state of play with Ageia's PhysX - 18 months after launch?

Posted on Wednesday, 17 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoHEXUS first examined Ageia's PhysX proposition in April 2006. With WARMONGER and UNREAL TOURNAMENT 3 itching to go, Ageia asked HEXUS.tv to create a promo-feature that brings their complete story up to date... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Carnival Games - Wii

Posted on Wednesday, 17 October, 2007 by Steven W

LogoDesigned for families and children of all ages, Carnival Games hopes to bring home all the excitement and fanfare of a day at the carnival. Try out your skills at the Hoopla, test out your aiming with Balloon Darts or pay a visit to the Great Swami, who will tell your fortune through the power of the mind...

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - interviews :: DivX's Jerome Rota Reveals Home Content Streaming Technology

Posted on Tuesday, 16 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoStreaming HD content wirelessly around the home is now a reality thanks to new technology from DivX and partners like DLink. Jerome Rota, inventor and founder of DivX gave HEXUS an exclusive interview to explain... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Apple now taking pre-orders for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Posted on Tuesday, 16 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoApple's Mac OS X Leopard is shipping on October 26th and promises over 300 new features. Pre-orders start today.... Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - guides :: Intel Core 2 Duo basic overclocking guide for beginners

Posted on Tuesday, 16 October, 2007 by David

IntelIn its original incarnation as a forum thread, the beginners guide to overclocking Intel Core 2 Duo processors written by David Marshall (aka Clunk) has already had over a quarter of a million hits. About time we turned it into a proper article, then? Check it out!

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Ratatouille - Xbox 360, PS2

Posted on Monday, 15 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoWell, the movie of Ratatouille has raked it in at the box office and had a great critical reception, so surely THQ will do Pixar proud and at least throw everything they've got at this videogame spin-off? Let's take a look...

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - features :: Naruto Designer Diaries !

Posted on Saturday, 13 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoThe cool guys down at UBISOFT have revealed the NARUTO DEVELOPER DIARY in high resolution - and HEXUS.tv is carrying it in all it's glory... no U-Tube pixelations around here mate ! Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.hardlines

Posted on Saturday, 13 October, 2007 by HEXUS

HEXUS.net

Reviews :: Sapphire Radeon HD 2600 XT Dual
Reviews :: Radeon HD 2600 XT shootout - GeCube v Sapphire
Headlines :: HEXUS Sharewatch - special edition
Headlines :: Apple and AT&T in the dock
Headlines :: Build your own performance laptop - courtesy of SCAN

HEXUS.tv

First looks :: AMD Launch New FireGL Range
Features :: Voyager & Survivor Vs Pump Action Shotgun!

HEXUS.gaming

Reviews :: Colin McRae DiRT - PS3
Reviews :: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 - Xbox 360
Reviews :: FIFA 08 - Xbox 360
Reviews :: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 - PC
Features :: The Alien Races In Mass Effect
First looks :: The return of Sega Bass Fishing - Wii
First looks :: Pirates of the Burning Sea - PC
Screenshots :: Carnival Games - Wii
Screenshots :: Call of Duty 4 - Single Player - PC
Screenshots :: Hellgate: London
Opinions :: Have Sony hit the 'sweet spot' with the 40Gb PS3?
Headlines :: Ratchet and Clank demo and more at the PS3 store
Headlines :: The rebirth of a video games show in the UK?
Headlines :: Sony roll out IPTV for PS3
Headlines :: Championship Manager PC demo out today and launch date announced.
Headlines :: PS3 version of The Orange Box is inferior to other formats? Valve slate PS3
Headlines :: Chinese Unies ban computers to fight online gaming addiction
Headlines :: First Falcon and now Jasper - the revised Xbox 360
Headlines :: New Oblivion content for Xbox 360 and PC
Headlines :: Free upgrade for existing Wii internet channel users
Headlines :: New PS3 bundles now available
Headlines :: Logitech Announces Classic Keyboard 200 Support for Nintendo’s Wii Console
Headlines :: Everyday Shooter blasts onto PS3 this week
Headlines :: The Orange Box is now open on STEAM
Headlines :: Nintendo to take on Xbox live and PSN with 'Wii Ware'
Headlines :: Halo 3 matchmaking update
Headlines :: Infiltrating Sega's 'The Club'
Headlines :: PGR4 races onto Xbox live marketplace
Headlines :: Games for Windows Live Service- Update V1.2
Headlines :: HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions :: Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Complete Edition
Headlines :: Revised version of Manhunt 2 rejected by BBFC
Headlines :: The Church resist PS3 game award nomination
Headlines :: PS3 sales won't affect HD-DVD success/ 60GB discontinued
Headlines :: Sony plan 160GB PS3?

HEXUS.lifestyle

Articles :: Saving energy with 100 ideas
Beans :: SAPPHIRE puts you in the (DP) frame
Headlines :: Roll back your iPhone to factory settings
Headlines :: Telefónica and Nokia open the door to Mobile Internet

HEXUS.net - news :: HEXUS Sharewatch - special edition

Posted on Friday, 12 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoHEXUS Sharewatch is back for a snapshot look at a handful of tech company shares.

Join us as we see who is sky-rocketing and who is floundering in the global markets. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Sapphire Radeon HD 2600 XT Dual

Posted on Friday, 12 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoSapphire pulls a dual-GPU Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics card out of the technical hat. We tell you if it's any good. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Apple and AT&T in the dock

Posted on Friday, 12 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoTwo lawsuits have been filed against Apple and AT&T. The charge? anti-competitive behaviour, at the very least. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Build your own performance laptop - courtesy of SCAN

Posted on Thursday, 11 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoBored of mass-produced laptops that aren't easy to upgrade? SCAN reckons it may have the answer with some tasty-looking barebone units. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Radeon HD 2600 XT shootout - GeCube v Sapphire

Posted on Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoTwo special-edition Radeon HD 2600 XTs go head-to-head in our shootout. Sapphire's silence against GeCube's cooling. Which one is better? Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.lifestyle - beans :: SAPPHIRE puts you in the (DP) frame

Posted on Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 by Tarinder

SapphireWhile the smaller models have no memory at all of what you did last night, the 10.2" Amazonian comes with 128MB to assist in its pixel pumping... Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - first looks :: AMD Launch New FireGL Range

Posted on Tuesday, 9 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

FireGL Danny ShapiroWorkstation applications represent the most demanding of challenges. Danny Shapiro, Director of Business Development for FireGL, spoke exclusively to HEXUS.tv about his belief that AMD is about to field a team of 'certified winners'... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions :: Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Complete Edition

Posted on Monday, 8 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoTo celebrate the upcoming release of Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Complete Edition, HEXUS.gaming have 5 copies of the strategy bundle to giveaway, courtesy of 2K Games!

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.lifestyle - news :: Saving energy with 100 ideas

Posted on Monday, 8 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoBristol's Mall shopping centre is hosting a super-green energy efficient house designed to save money and the environment, while affecting lifestyles as little as possible. HEXUS popped down to have a look and find out what kinds of things we can all do. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - features :: Voyager & Survivor Vs Pump Action Shotgun!

Posted on Monday, 8 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoCorsair's Hardcore Storage Tag Team of VOYAGER and SURVIVOR pit their outer-shells against an absolute onslaught of Pump Action Shotgun rounds, but - once the heavy metal riffs die down - who will be the last man standing ?... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.hardlines

Posted on Saturday, 6 October, 2007 by HEXUS

HEXUS.net

Reviews :: HIS Radeon HD 2900 Pro 512MiB Limited Edition
Reviews :: Intel X38 and Foxconn X38A
Reviews :: Vadim Fusion LQX PC - a sight to behold at £5,800
Articles :: Run your own home-entertainment server with Linux and MythTV: we show you how.
Headlines :: Thecus brings RAID 5 home
Headlines :: A favour for a favour: share your Wi-Fi broadband with BT and FON

HEXUS.tv

Features :: Vivendi's Empire Earth III Explored by Eric Krasnauskas!
Features :: Corsair Voyager/Survivor Vs Armoured Personnel Carrier!
First looks :: PhysX As Standard on DELL XPS 1730

HEXUS.gaming

Reviews :: Stranglehold - Xbox 360/PS3
Reviews :: Super Paper Mario - Wii
Reviews :: Jam Sessions - Nintendo DS
Reviews :: Halo 3 - Xbox 360
Features :: 5 great songs to play on Jam Sessions - Nintendo DS
First looks :: 9th Company: Roots of Terror
Screenshots :: Condemned 2: Bloodshot - PS3
Screenshots :: Burnout Paradise - Xbox 360/PS3
Screenshots :: Dynasty Warriors 6 - PS3
Headlines :: Codemasters bring Ology series to Wii and DS
Headlines :: New downloads available from the Playstation Store
Headlines :: Award-winning Xbox 360 shooter comes to PC in November
Headlines :: PS3 price drop and 40GB model for 299
Headlines :: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: The Facts - PS3
Headlines :: Xbox 360 gamer quit his job and sold his wares to hit the big time
Headlines :: Mass Effect and the Collector's Edition
Headlines :: First details of City of Heroes / City of Villains free expansion pack
Headlines :: More tracks trickle out for Guitar Hero III(3)
Headlines :: BladeStrom: The Hundred Years' War marches onto Xbox 360& PS3
Headlines :: Turok gets the Hollywood touch
Headlines :: TimeShift revamped and ready to roll
Headlines :: Paradox announce Europa Universalis: Rome
Headlines :: Wii still flying off the shelves, PS3 lags behind
Headlines :: Tom Clancy takes to the skies in new franchise
Headlines :: Xbox 360 Falcon Chips arrive, but will they stop overheating?
Headlines :: Further details surface on 40GB cheaper PS3
Headlines :: Super Smash Bros Brawl - Wii
Headlines :: Wii shortages this Christmas

HEXUS.lifestyle

Headlines :: Sony releases hundreds of bunnies in New York.
Headlines :: HD DVD throws interactive shopping into the format war

HEXUS.tv - features :: Vivendi's Empire Earth III Explored by Eric Krasnauskas!

Posted on Friday, 5 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoHEXUS.tv's cameras were given an exclusive interview with Eric Krasnauskas, one of the leading game developers behind Vivendi's up-coming Empire Earth III release. Eric's knowledge, openess and honesty help set the scene and bring the game to life... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: HIS Radeon HD 2900 Pro 512MiB Limited Edition

Posted on Friday, 5 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoThere's a new GPU in town, and its job is to pistol-whip the GeForce 8800 GTS 320 in to submission. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: Thecus brings RAID 5 home

Posted on Thursday, 4 October, 2007 by Steve

LogoUnless you're a true RAID monkey and have a room that closely resembles a datacenter, chances are you've not got a RAID-5 NAS device in your house. Thecus has set out to change that. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - articles :: Run your own home-entertainment server with Linux and MythTV: we show you how.

Posted on Thursday, 4 October, 2007 by Jo

LogoHEXUS details a step-by-step guide on building and configuring your own MythTV- and Linux-based home-entertainment server. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - news :: A favour for a favour: share your Wi-Fi broadband with BT and FON

Posted on Thursday, 4 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoBT has finally tied up with FON and offers you the opportunity of using members' Wi-Fi for free! Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - features :: Corsair Voyager/Survivor Vs Armoured Personnel Carrier!

Posted on Thursday, 4 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoOK, the Voyager survived being wheel-spun by a performance motor, but can it's rubberized casing fair as well against a British-Built 15 Ton Animal of an APC ? PLUS, will the metal-skinned Survivor make it through ? Check for yourself... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Jam Sessions - Nintendo DS

Posted on Wednesday, 3 October, 2007 by Steven W

LogoJam Sessions could be the ideal way to woo a lady on a first date, but a word of warning, under no circumstances should you play James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" - unless you want her to vomit in her meal.

Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Intel X38 chipset and Foxconn X38A

Posted on Wednesday, 3 October, 2007 by James

LogoCan Intel's X38 chipset offer enough to tempt users away from highly-popular motherboards based on the P35 and nForce 680i SLi chipsets? We're taking a look at an early sample of Foxconn's X38A motherboard to try to find out. Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.tv - first looks :: PhysX As Standard on DELL XPS 1730

Posted on Tuesday, 2 October, 2007 by HEXUS.tv

LogoWith Warmonger and UT3 to come, Ageia's confidence is at a new high following Dell's decision to included a PhysX daughter card as standard on their brand new, top-of-the-line gaming notebook, the XPS 1730. Dan Forster from Ageia explains... Watch the show and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.net - reviews :: Vadim Fusion LQX PC - a sight to behold at £5,800

Posted on Tuesday, 2 October, 2007 by Tarinder

LogoVadim Computers' Fusion LQX PC costs £5,800. It's got fancy water-cooling, a massively overclocked quad-core processor and some saucy air-brushed artwork. But what kind of value can it be with only a two-year warranty and a single graphics card and no monitor, mouse, keyboard or speakers? Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

HEXUS.gaming - reviews :: Halo 3 - Xbox 360

Posted on Tuesday, 2 October, 2007 by Steven W

LogoFor three years Intense pressure has unenviably been on Bungie to deliver the ultimate first person shooter with Halo 3. The time has now come to judge and critisise their work. So, has Halo 3 really been worth the wait? And does it deserve to be the highest grossing launch game of all time? Read more and comment in the HEXUS.community.

Breast Cancer Awareness month

Posted on Monday, 1 October, 2007 by David

October 1st marks the start of Breast Cancer awareness month, and with that HEXUS has added the pink ribbon to each of our pages. We encourage you to support any events happening this month around you.

You can read more about cancer and how it affects people please read more on the offical Cancer Research website, and Breast Cancer Care website.

Cancer affects 1 in 3 people in the UK, and many more around the world. Supporting the research and treatment of this illness can impact many lives, other charities are also involved such as Breast Cancer Care who support the families, relatives and friends of those who have been affected by Cancer

Wanna be a news writer?

Posted on Monday, 1 October, 2007 by Steve

HEXUS is always looking for new talent. Right now, we're seeking a news writer to deliver to the world interesting technology and lifestyle stories as they break.

If you have an enthusiasm for technology and a good command of the English language, then check out the HEXUS vacancies page.

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