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Now That’s What I Call Steampunk! Volume 1
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Steampunk
Sony DVPNS318B DVD Player – Black – MULTI REGION + Free Connect 1.5m Scart lead only offered by Avtastic
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Home Cinema & Video
Product Description
With its Precision Drive 3 mechanism, the DVPNS318 tracks accurately and helps the Sony read a wide variety of discs including Super VCD, MP3s and DivX discs.
Custom Picture Mode and Picture Sharpness help give this value Sony DVD player a class-leading picture quality. TV Virtual Surround Sound helps beef up the sound quality and is particularly effective when using just the TV’s speakers.
Other great features include a remote control that will also operate many brands of TV, a contents browser for MP3s and a wide range of smooth scanning modes.
At just 4.3cm in height, the DVPNS318 is super slim and fits the tightest of gaps under your TV set.
Perfect as a first DVD player or equally ideal for a second room, the Sony DVPNS318 ticks all the boxes.
- Multi-format DVD Playback (Including MP3, JPEG & DivX)
- Super Smooth Playback (Precision Drive 3), Fast & slow playback with sound
- Excellent Picture Quality (12bit/108MHz ), Multi Disc resume,
- Fast / Slow Playback with Audio, Playback DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/RW,DVD+R double layer, MP3, JPEG, &DivX, 2ch analogue, 12bit/108MHz video DAC, SCART (RGB), Composite video out
- Multi Region Sony DVPNS318B + Free connect 1.5m scart cable is only offered by Avtastic
PURE Chronos CD Series II, DAB/FM/CD/MP3 Stereo Clock Radio – Black
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Portable Sound & Vision
Product Description
Chronos CD Series II features a stylish design and impressive audio, from CD, DAB or FM radio thanks to its highly optimized, 2.5 custom-wound speakers and latest digital amplifier. With lots of easy-to-use bedside features, Chronos CD Series II fits the maximum audio performance into the minimum space. The light sensor automatically adjusts the display brightness and handy front-panel connectors enable you to connect your iPod/MP3 player and to connect headphones. Theres also a PowerPort, providing power for handy USB accessories. The alarms can be set for weekdays, weekends, daily or as one offs.
- Cd Clock Radio Alarm
- Four Independent Alarm Settings
- Plays CD or CD-R/RW
- DAB & FM Tuners
- Headphone Output
PURE Chronos CD Series II, DAB/FM/CD/MP3 Stereo Clock Radio – Black
Sony Alpha A230L Digital SLR Camera With 18-55 mm Lens
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Photography
Suck UK Sun Jar Solar Light, LED, Yellow
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Gadgets
Product Description
When the standard lightbulb was invented, naturally, we applauded. But science means progress – and the world is now looking for alternative ways to light up our homes. This is one of the best we’ve found. Inside the Sun Jar is a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and three low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in direct sunlight, the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. When it gets dark or lights are turned off, this energy powers the three natural-coloured LED lamps inside the jar. The frosted glass of the jar then diffuses the light, giving the appearance of trapped sunlight.
- Solar panel, beautifully designed into a traditonal masons storage jar
- The solar panel charges the light during the day and sensors switch on at dusk to create a warm mood light
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage
- 105 x 105 x 160 mm frosted jar
- Water proof
Institute Benjamenta
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Cult Film
Early Film Noir: Greed, Lust and Murder Hollywood Style
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Noir
Discworld Noir
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Noir
Amazon.co.uk Review
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld is, perhaps unsurprisingly given the game’s title, the setting for this point-and-click romp which combines the best elements of Bogart-esque private eye movies with the best-known fantasy environment in the world.
The game follows the trials and tribulations of the Discworld’s first PI as he takes on his first case–a missing persons job on behalf of a darkly mysterious female client who’s husband has gone walkies.
It’s pretty standard adventure fare with pointing and clicking aplenty as the case unravels, villains are revealed and outrageously long FMV sequences disturb the flow of the plot.
OK, so far it doesn’t sound that good, right? But perseverance is the name of the game and you won’t be able to help getting drawn further into the plot to the point where it is impossible to leave it alone. The major draw in this title is the obvious input from Pratchett himself. The characters really bring this game to life, mixing the new, such as Lewton the private eye and main character, with the old, Nobby Nobbs of the City Guard, Death and the Grim Squeaker–a hilarious character who is actually the Death of Rats.
Comedy abounds here, from the obvious to the incredibly subtle, and there is plenty going on to keep you playing for quite a while.
At the end of the day, this is more suited to the Discworld fan then to someone looking idly around for an adventure game to fill in a couple of hours, but with its budget price thanks to an Infogrames re-release, Discworld Noir is a good purchase. –James Gordon
H. G. Wells: H. G. Wells bibliography, H. G. Wells Society, Science fiction, Invasion literature, Fabian Society, Steampunk, Jules Verne
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Steampunk
Novelty Sudoku Puzzle Quiz Game Loo Roll Toilet Paper!
Posted by Notcot on May 19, 2010 in Home Cinema & Video
Product Description
We all know that having a sit down can be a time consuming and boring process. Some people read, others sing. Why not play Sudoku with your loo paper? Contemplate not constipate! Sudoku is dangerously addictive, and if you get frustrated with it and can’t complete it, just use it as toilet paper and flush it away.
Sudoku is easy to play, just complete the grid so each row, each column and each 3 by 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.
Great toilet fun and a perfect present for the true sudoku fan!