sprites & bites

Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Live and a few biscuits on the side…
December 22, 2008

FEAR 2 Screenshots

Posted by : beck

F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin is the much anticipated sequel to F.E.A.R and the expansion pack F.E.A.R Files.  It is due out in Europe on Friday 13th february on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.  I hope you are not superstitious. Stay tuned for more incoming information about this games release.
In the meantime, enjoy these preview screenshots
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December 14, 2008

Vista on Advent 4213 Netbook

Posted by : beck
Filed under : Microsoft, hardware

So I have my shiny new netbook but it comes preinstalled with Windows XP.  Having used Vista since beta versions and got used to it’s features and way of working, I felt it was a backwards step to go back to XP and not have those extras.
First of all I installed the Vista compatibility wizard [...]


December 14, 2008

Netbooks – Todays Tech

Posted by : beck
Filed under : Microsoft, hardware

People will always remember the Asus eeepc kicking off the Netbook range but history books should show that it was the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) project that really started the concept of a netbook – that is a small, low cost laptop affordable for all.   Asus were the first to develop such a laptop [...]


December 7, 2008

PS3 Mini Keyboard

Posted by : beck
Filed under : hardware, playstation 3, ps3

Last week on a whim I bought the PS3 keyboard accessory which sits on top of the PS3 controller.
It is very strange and badly designed on so many levels I am not sure where to start.
The keyboard clips into place by a plastic hook which hooks under the front of the controller.  It sits over [...]