Nero 8 (PC)
List Price: ?59.99
Amazon Price: ?49.48
Customer Review: A useless resource hog
Well I’ve been using the trial version before going for the upgrade and I am so glad I did because I would have wasted my money. It refuses to read other CDs / DVDs written with other software and stubbornly insists that discs that Nero burnt as multi-session are closed for good. After 2 hours of trying to improve things by reinstalling it, watching is crash, and the main burning utility and the quick CD ‘drop and drag’ utility run the CPU usage up to 100% and then stop responding, crash again etc etc I can honestly say that this is the most useless piece of junk to be created for some years. Forget it. You’ll be happier. Trust me.
Customer Review: System Hogger, but I ain’t complaining. =)
I think the Nero 8 s/ware is pretty awesome sauce so have awarded it 5* despite it being so heavy on system resources. Don’t mind admitting I am quite an Audio perfectionist,*I extract audio files to WAV before burning and have created Master Discs for archival purposes and Listening discs for my entire, extensive music collection. =)* and Nero 8’s quality and ease of use suits me well. Sony’s CD Architect does have a slight edge when it comes to burning audio but not enough to stop Nero’s user friendliness making it my usual programme of choice. I have concentrated on Nero 8’s audio burnng properties but it’s a good performer in all departments, excelling at CD/DVD burning. As others have mentioned it is a big piece of s/ware and resource hungry *I don’t agree it’s such a serious bloat as some have suggested* but this is much reduced if you customise it when installing rather than just accepting the default settings. And it’s such a good product this shouldn’t really be a problem, quality is worth a bit of effort. Back to Audio again. =) Nero does rip to WAV efficiently but to produce absolutely top quality cds i recommend extracting to WAV first with Exact Audio Copy s/ware, *the best extractor in existence, and it’s FREE! Google it.* then burn files to disc in Nero. My recommendation for CD-R is definitely TDK Audio CD-R, not to be confused with the ones that can be bought on spindles, these are dedicated to audio and well worth the extra dosh. You may not want to do this for your whole music collection as i have but it’s well worth it for your fave albums, just pump up the volume and hear the difference. =)

Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface 6 Foot Cable for Playstation 3 Ps3
Customer Review: Very Good Cable
Cables are really good i was thinkin of buying one of those high quality cables for may be 3 times what this is worth but this baby right here did the job! so for a less price you can get the same quality to save some money! and spend it on something else like gas…
Customer Review: Tastes like chicken…
Great cable and awesome price. Don’t ever waste your money on digital interconnects. Get this cable and enjoy every bit of signal fidelity your component has to offer. If anyone tries to sell you $50 HDMI cable, feel free to laugh in their face and walk away from them.

Little Big Planet
List Price: $59.99
Amazon Price: $59.99

Playstation 3 Monster GameLink Kit
The PLAYSTATION 3 is more than a game console, it’s a state-of-the-art entertainment platform for experiencing high-definition games and Blu-ray Disc movies. But for all your PS3’s HD action, you need the right connection. The one true gamers prefer when HDMI isn’t an option: Monster GameLink Component Video and Fiber Optic Digital Audio. It’s the all-in-one solution for HD gaming in 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.
List Price: $69.99
Amazon Price: $66.99
Used Price: $13.00
Customer Review: 1080i is great but not from monster!
you can find many places on the net that sell high quality component cables that perform as well and better than monster no need waste your money on this marketing hype, even the Sony brand is cheaper and performs very well…. do some research when getting into home theater and electronics!! its easy and you’ll be glad your not getting swindled!!
Customer Review: Unbiased Monster review
Bought this set at bargain price from one of the Amazon’s merchants! It was used and price of it was of 1/3 of the list price. High quality cables, I especially liked the component one: 3 meter cable with good shielding, it’s as thick as some power cables, multi-AV easily fits the PS3, RCAs are made of thick metal and sit tight on component inputs. It takes a little time to connect them, you just have to rotate them carefully. So I don’t understand all this whining about ubertight Monster cables! Come on people! Use your brains not only for writing dumb reviews! Summary: Good but expensive set for the owners of old projectors and TVs without HDMI input. Please note that you can’t get analog sound with this set. Only digital sound through optical cable! Receiver with optical input is a must!

F.E.A.R. (PS3)
Amazon Price: ?49.99
Used Price: ?15.00
Customer Review: Great game, shame for PS3.
I’d have given this game more stars if the graphics had been better. The game itself is great, I’ve played it on the Xbox360 and my PC. Trouble is, given the power the PS3 has, the game lets it down. Whether the PS3 lacks power or whether it was lazy programming the game just does not run as smoothly as it does on a PC (Pentium D 915 with 8800GT even 8600GT is smooth) or the Xbox360. There seems to be no anti-aliasing which leaves jaggies everywhere. A shame for such a fine game (it’s a game that can really make you jump at times). It looks so low resolution. However, don’t let that put you off if you only have a PS3, it’s a fine game. Tough in places, soft in others. The story is interesting and the AI is rather good. Enemies will try to outflank you or flush you out with grenades. If you show signs of advancing they will retreat to cover and peek out to take a shot or two at you. Graphics and areas are a bit samey but it’s the scares that work on me, truly creepy. Oh! Apparently there’s an extra level and an extra weapon in this version, I look forward to that.
Customer Review: your in 4 a scare…
If you want a game that will have your heart pounding and atmosphere, this is it. The visuals are sharp and detailed, and it definitely creates tension. You will be drawn into the encounters and visions, and will have you wanting to know more as the story enfolds. The enemy AL are intelligent and difficult. I dont think you will be playing it continually compared to a game like uncharted or COD4, but if your in the mood for tension and a spooky atmosphere, you should play this. Definitely one of the current best ps3‘>ps3 shooters. Don’t play it on your own, mind. graphics 9/10 online 6/10 gameplay 9/10 lifespan 7/10

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