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Ninja Gaiden II

Ninja Gaiden II

This action-packed sequel isn't quite up to the standards of its precursors, but it's still a brutal blast.

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

After a long hiatus, Rare is bringing back Banjo and Kazooie for their first appearance on a console since the days of the Nintendo 64.

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 - keyboard, mouse

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 - keyboard, mouse

Though it may not offer much relief from clinical repetitive stress injuries, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 will satisfy users who want a slightly more comfortable keyboard and mouse than the one that came with their computer.

Internet Explorer 8 beta

Internet Explorer 8 beta

We poke and prod the test version of the next Microsoft browser, still very much a work in progress.

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Windows Vista SP1

Windows Vista SP1

We poke and prod the test version of the next Microsoft browser, still very much a work in progress.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1

We poke and prod the test version of the next Microsoft browser, still very much a work in progress.

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Special Media Edition)

We poke and prod the test version of the next Microsoft browser, still very much a work in progress.

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Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.

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Mass Effect

Mass Effect

An excellent story and fun battles make this a universe worth exploring.

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Flight Simulator X: Acceleration

Flight Simulator X: Acceleration

New aircraft, new missions, and new multiplayer racing modes make Acceleration a worthy addition for any Flight Simulation X fanatic.

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Project Gotham Racing 4

Project Gotham Racing 4

Gentlemen, prepare your calluses. Project Gotham 4 plays to the series' strengths and adds new twists along the way.

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Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000

Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000

It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better.

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Viva Pinata: Party Animals

Viva Pinata: Party Animals

Viva Pinata: Party Animals isn't much of a game to be enjoyed by yourself. Playing it alone won’t prove to be much entertainment for long. It has a strong multiplayer focus which is why it is of course a party game, being able to play with up to four-players on or offline.

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Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000

Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000

Microsoft's ambitious, if slightly awkward, Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 covers all the bases with built-in memory, both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz, and even a rechargeable battery.

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Microsoft SideWinder Mouse

Microsoft SideWinder Mouse

The Sidewinder is a good attempt by Microsoft to launch themselves back into the gaming arena after testing the waters with the Habu, but they're not quite there yet.

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Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000

Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000

For mobile mousing without the hassle of a receiver, Microsoft's Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 fits the bill as long as you don't mind its somewhat lumpy design.

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Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000

A little bit bigger and the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000 could be a regular desktop mouse, which makes it easy to use, but not the best for easy traveling.

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Halo 3

Halo 3

Halo 3 builds upon the concepts of Halo 2 in ways that you'd expect, but there are also new modes and options that send the series in exciting new directions.

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Windows Live Hotmail

Windows Live Hotmail

Drag-and-drop message organisation and a built-in MP3 player are among the notable new features to this radical overhaul of Hotmail.

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Xbox 360 Hard Drive (120 GB)

Xbox 360 Hard Drive (120 GB)

It's a 120GB hard drive, it comes with software and a cable to sync data between two drives, and it stores multimedia content. Its cost however is slightly prohibitive, making it a little hard to swallow even for hardcore gamers.

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