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Nintendo Wii price Drops for Australia

AzzX — Thu, 06 May 2010 01:40:22 +0000

The Wii console buying craze appears to be diminishing so in an effort to boost some sales, Nintendo has dropped the price on this incredibly popular console by $100. The best price I have found for a really Cheap Nintendo Wii in Australia is for $269.95 available online from Fishpond and also comes with Wii Sports and all the accessories you need. I would highly recommend getting some component cables and upping the resolution to 480p as the supplied composite ones don't look great on a HD TV.

My Top 5 Wii games you must play

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. An adventuring masterpiece.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The greatest 2D platformer ever made.
Super Mario Galaxy. A unique 360 3d take on the 3D platforming genre.
Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus. Works Much better than watching a DVD exercise Vid.
Mad World. Adults only mindless violent Mayhem.

Cheapest Xbox 360 Elite Australia – $420.97

AzzX — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:13:39 +0000

Online game shopping in Australia has never been simpler, or cheaper. Fishpond again have an excellent deal on the Xbox 360 Elite package. It is just $420.97 including delivery.

The Xbox 360 Elite is the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish. Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox Live headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a whole library of Xbox Live Arcade games as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and more available from Xbox Live Marketplace.

Xbox 360 Console Elite (Black)

OzSource Australia Update

AzzX — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:47:44 +0000

You may have noticed all the non Steam content has evaporated from the site ozsource.org, That's because I have split the site and moved the media aspect to www.OzSource.com.au

ozsource.org will now remain a Steam fan/info site just the way it has always really been. Ozsource Australia will now be focused on alternative and future Media, something I have always had a passion for.

What's new at Ozsource AU?

Printable Home Theater signs and Logo’s

I came across this excellent resource of various Theater Signs whilst visiting AVS forums. What can you do with these? Checkout this AVS forum post and finish off your home theater room with some professional looking wall posters. You can even create an impressive desktop background or Collage for your HTPC screen using these images.

HDMI cables and Versions, buying cheap is fine.

Is a more expensive HDMI cable better? In most real world cases, the answer is a definite no. As long as the cable you are buying conforms to the HDMI 1.3 spec you will be fine in today's consumer devices. There is a common saying on the internet in regards to buying HDMI cables

What is ITC Processing: ATI

ITC Processing has been available on ATI graphics cards since Catalyst 9.2 though it can have a positive or negative impact depending on your display device. I posted this on my blog at azzx.org a while ago though I have yet to see any significant difference with having this option enabled.

Logitech Mini diNovo perfect for a HTPC

If you have a Windows based HTPC this little baby is an awesome addition to your Home theatre Centre. Offering two distinct operating modes: A media mode (see pic) and a cursor mode, this portable keyboard offers pretty much everything you require for a lounge room PC based perspective.

XBMC HTPC Windows Quick Setup guide

As highlighted with our previous XBMC introduction article, I have been using XBMC since it's transformation from XBMP (Xbox Media Player) and was the sole reason I purchased the original xbox. This day and age the focus is on High Definition formats and the original Xbox just doesn't cut it in terms of horsepower.

Cheapest online PS3 Slim Australia.

Available now for pre-ordering and finally arriving on the 3rd of September (Tomorrow) in Australia, the PS3 Slim is a hot piece of hardware. At long last Sony have got the pricing almost perfect on their current generation console. From the vast majority of stores, it looks as if it will retail for around AU$500

Smokers to pay $20 for a pack of cigarettes

AzzX — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:14:44 +0000

You have to give it to the Australian Government and its lopsided Health priorities and Freedom restrictions. It appears to be all part of a dodgy stimulus plan to replenish the Governments coffers with complete disregard for the actual health of its people.

According to this news.com.au article:

CIGS could cost more than $20 for a packet of 30 and come in plain wrapping if radical proposals now under consideration by the federal government are accepted.
The government is considering a cigarette tax hike and a ban on all remaining tobacco advertising and sponsorship in response to its yet-to-be-released Preventative Health Taskforce report.

What the hell is the Preventative Health Taskforce and what are their priorities?

It seems targeting smokers is a sure fire way to bring in the dollars under the guise of better health. Most smokers are of working age and earn enough to pay the excess tax and can put up with various price hikes.

Anti-smoking organisations such as the Public Health Association, the Cancer Council and the National Heart Foundation have backed the plan but fail to target the more fundamental issues present. What about the hundreds of proven dangerous additives available in our food today - this is a simple example of dodgy $$ fuelled prioritising.

Artificial colours and flavours are allowed in my kids food in Australia - stuff that has been banned in the UK due to known health issues.

The government needs to get its priorities right and stop treating Australians like idiots.

Free Google Adwords for Australian Businesses

AzzX — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:14:37 +0000

Google Australia is giving away their very own "Stimulus Offer": $75 dollars in free search based Google advertising via the Google Adwords programme. To take up this offer you have to be a new Adwords customer and then need to fill out the form here: Google Adwords

We're giving Australian businesses the opportunity to get $75 of free advertising on Google sites. In these challenging times, advertising on Google sites gives you a cost effective and measurable way of reaching prospective customers at the exact moment when they're searching online for your products or services.