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><channel><title>Product Reviews Net</title> <atom:link href="http://www.product-reviews.net/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.product-reviews.net</link> <description>Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:24:36 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Need for Speed: Shift (Xbox 360): Exclusive Ferrari Racing Pack DLC</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/need-for-speed-shift-xbox-360-exclusive-ferrari-racing-pack-dlc/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/need-for-speed-shift-xbox-360-exclusive-ferrari-racing-pack-dlc/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:33:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Need for Speed: Shift]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93645</guid> <description><![CDATA[Some new DLC will soon be available for Need for Speed: Shift on the Xbox 360, this DLC is a Ferrari racing pack and will be available from February 16th.
This will break the seven year absence of Ferrari&#8217;s featuring in the Need for Speed series, the DLC costs 800 Microsoft Points ($10), and consists of [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some new DLC will soon be available for Need for Speed: Shift on the Xbox 360, this DLC is a Ferrari racing pack and will be available from February 16th.<span
id="more-93645"></span></p><p>This will break the seven year absence of Ferrari&#8217;s featuring in the Need for Speed series, the DLC costs 800 Microsoft Points ($10), and consists of 10 different Ferraris.</p><p>The pack allows you to drive a 1996 Ferrari F50 GT, a 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider, a 2005 Ferrari FXX, a 2005 Ferrari Superamerica, a 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, a 2006 Ferrari F430 Challenge, a 2006 Ferrari F430 GTC, a 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia, a 2008 Ferrari California and a 2008 Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider. Some of these cars are restricted to certain game modes.</p><p>To find out more check out <a
href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/ferrari-racing-pack-exclusive-to-need-for-speed-shift-on-360/">JoyStiq</a>, their article also includes a <a
href="http://www.joystiq.com/photos/need-for-speed-shift-ferrari-racing-pack/">gallery of images</a>.</p><p>Will you buy the new Need for Speed: Shift DLC?</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/need-for-speed-shift-xbox-360-exclusive-ferrari-racing-pack-dlc/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Ideas: DIY treat tips for 2010</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/valentines-day-ideas-diy-treat-tips-for-2010/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/valentines-day-ideas-diy-treat-tips-for-2010/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:24:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valentines Day 2010]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93634</guid> <description><![CDATA[Are you looking forward to this year&#8217;s Valentine&#8217;s day celebrations? No doubt it is the perfect time to express your feelings towards your special partner, but have you ever thought of cooking up some special treats in the kitchen yourself?
We have found a very useful article from Metro, which gives you some tips on [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking forward to this year&#8217;s Valentine&#8217;s day celebrations? No doubt it is the perfect time to express your feelings towards your special partner, but have you ever thought of cooking up some special treats in the kitchen yourself? <span
id="more-93634"></span></p><p>We have found a very useful article from <a
href="http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/food/812278-valentines-day-ideas-how-to-make-your-own-treats">Metro</a>, which gives you some tips on how you can impress your loved one, with some homecooking.</p><p>Whether it is chocolates, marshmellows or a tasty cake, this article has some really fun ideas for you to try in your own kitchen, with simple ingredients.</p><p>If you&#8217;re someone who would usually just buy a box or chocolates, you might want to give this article a read, if you feel inspired to do something special this weekend.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/valentines-day-ideas-diy-treat-tips-for-2010/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>LG GT350 (KS360 Successor): Officially Announced</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/lg-gt350-ks360-successor-officially-announced/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/lg-gt350-ks360-successor-officially-announced/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:48:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Handsets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lg]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93642</guid> <description><![CDATA[Earlier today we heard that LG had officially announced the LG GD880 Mini handset, they have now announced another handset, however this handset is not quite as exciting as the GD880 Mini.
This handset is called the LG GT350 and is the successor to the low-end messaging handset the KS360, as it is a messaging device [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Earlier today we heard that LG had officially announced the <a
href="http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/lg-gd880-mini-officially-announced-brief-look-at-specs/">LG GD880 Mini</a> handset, they have now announced another handset, however this handset is not quite as exciting as the GD880 Mini.<span
id="more-93642"></span></p><p>This handset is called the LG GT350 and is the successor to the low-end messaging handset the KS360, as it is a messaging device it is no surprise that it features a slide-out 4-line QWERTY keyboard.</p><p>This handset also feature a 3 inch touchscreen display which supports a WQVGA resolution (384&#215;240), it also features dedicated buttons for &#8220;push e-mail, the web browser and instant messaging client&#8221;.</p><p>It is thought that this handset will launch in Europe this April, it will be available in Aqua Blue, Purple, Light Silver, and Black, for further details check out <a
href="http://www.intomobile.com/2010/02/09/lg-gt350-announced-as-a-success-to-the-ks360.html">IntoMobile</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/lg-gt350-ks360-successor-officially-announced/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Intel Tukwila / Itanium 9300 processor family: Officially Announced</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/intel-tukwilaitanium-9300-processor-family-officially-announced/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/intel-tukwilaitanium-9300-processor-family-officially-announced/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:18:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Computer Hardware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Computers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Intel]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93640</guid> <description><![CDATA[Although Intel are well-known for their desktop and notebook processors they also offer solutions for high-end servers, they have recently announced a new processor family.
This new processor family is called the Itanium 9300 processor family, previously this family was code-named Tukwila, these processors will be used in &#8220;corporate servers and data centers&#8221;.
This processor family will [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although Intel are well-known for their desktop and notebook processors they also offer solutions for high-end servers, they have recently announced a new processor family.<span
id="more-93640"></span></p><p>This new processor family is called the Itanium 9300 processor family, previously this family was code-named Tukwila, these processors will be used in &#8220;corporate servers and data centers&#8221;.</p><p>This processor family will feature four cores, each of which can execute eight threads when using Intel Hyper-Threading technology, not only this but they will offer up to &#8220;800% more interconnected bandwidth&#8221;.</p><p>These new Itanium 9300 series processors will range in pricing dramatically, the starting price should be $946 anywhere up to $3,838 when purchased in quantities of 1000, Intel will begin shipping these chips within the next 90 days.</p><p>Source: <a
href="http://www.slashgear.com/intel-tukwila-itanium-9300-cpu-line-gets-official-0973357/">SlashGear</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/intel-tukwilaitanium-9300-processor-family-officially-announced/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tom Clancy&#8217;s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier: Release Information</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-future-soldier-release-information/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-future-soldier-release-information/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:03:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sony Playstation 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ghost Recon: Future Soldier]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93638</guid> <description><![CDATA[When I brought my Xbox 360 in February 2006 the game I became addicted to first was Tom Clancy&#8217;s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, this game kept me entertained until late 2006 and then in 2007 Ubisoft released GRAW 2, we are now finally hearing details regarding the multi-platform release of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.
It is [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I brought my Xbox 360 in February 2006 the game I became addicted to first was Tom Clancy&#8217;s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, this game kept me entertained until late 2006 and then in 2007 Ubisoft released GRAW 2, we are now finally hearing details regarding the multi-platform release of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.<span
id="more-93638"></span></p><p>It is thought that a multiplayer beta for GRFS should emerge sometime in the Summer 2010, the official release should take place sometime in the Holiday Season this year.</p><p>Apparently this game promises to &#8220;go beyond the core Ghost Recon franchise and deliver a fresh gameplay experience, with an unparalleled level of quality that will excite long-time fans and newcomers alike.&#8221;</p><p>Details regarding different platforms are scarce, however it seems as if it should be available for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, one thing I hope is that they will use the left trigger for zooming-in your weapon as &#8216;panic zooming&#8217; was a nightmare on previous GRAWs.</p><p>Personally I can&#8217;t wait to see this game, especially as the console shooters have been recently dominated by Call of Duty releases, for more details check out <a
href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/09/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-future-soldier-to-be-present-holiday-2/">JoyStiq</a>.</p><p>Do you think Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be a welcome alternative to Modern Warfare 2?</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-future-soldier-release-information/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Aperture 3: Now Available from Apple</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/aperture-3-now-available-from-apple/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/aperture-3-now-available-from-apple/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:39:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Computers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aperture]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93636</guid> <description><![CDATA[Earlier today Apple&#8217;s Store was down with a notice reading &#8220;We&#8217;ll be back soon!&#8221;, now that the store is back online a new version of Aperture is available.
Aperture 3 is said to include 200 new features and is said to be &#8220;the perfect choice if you&#8217;re ready to take your photography to the next level&#8221;, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Earlier today Apple&#8217;s Store was down with a notice reading &#8220;We&#8217;ll be back soon!&#8221;, now that the store is back online a new version of Aperture is available.<span
id="more-93636"></span></p><p>Aperture 3 is said to include 200 new features and is said to be &#8220;the perfect choice if you&#8217;re ready to take your photography to the next level&#8221;, you can currently buy the software for $199.00, if you own a previous version of Aperture you can upgrade for $99.00.</p><p>For those of you who have never used Aperture 3 heres a quick overview of what the software offers, Aperture 3 is said to expand on a lot of the functionality offered in iPhoto.</p><p>As mentioned above there are more than 200 new features, some of the most impressive new features include the ability to &#8220;organize photos by the people in them using Faces&#8221; and to &#8220;create stunning multimedia slideshows that weave together HD video, audio tracks, and custom titles&#8221;.</p><p>To run Aperture 3 you need a Mac running Mac OS X v10.5.8 or v10.6.2 or later, compatible models include the Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, iMac or Mac mini, for further details check out the <a
href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB957?mco=MTY5NjUxOTk">Apple Store</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/aperture-3-now-available-from-apple/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gran Turismo Vs Forza Motorsport: No contest according to figures</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/gran-turismo-vs-forza-motorsport-no-contest-according-to-figures/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/gran-turismo-vs-forza-motorsport-no-contest-according-to-figures/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:54:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sony Playstation 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gran Turismo Vs Forza]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93629</guid> <description><![CDATA[While the ongoing tussle between Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport will continue up until the release of GT5, we have found an interesting article which indicates that the Gran Turismo franchise is actually miles ahead of Forza in sales, even though Microsoft insist that Forza Motorsport is right up there alongside GT.
Take a look [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While the ongoing tussle between Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport will continue up until the release of GT5, we have found an interesting article which indicates that the Gran Turismo franchise is actually miles ahead of Forza in sales, even though Microsoft insist that Forza Motorsport is right up there alongside GT. <span
id="more-93629"></span></p><p>Take a look at this article we have found over at <a
href="http://play.tm/news/28939/gran-turismo-sales-run-over-forza/">Play.tm</a>, it&#8217;s quite an interesting read if you are a fan of both series. It comes after Gran Turismo makers Polyphony Digital recently announced lifetime sales for their long-running series.</p><p>It turns out that since the original PS1 title was released 13 years ago, over 55 million copies of GT games have been sold up until now, compared to all three Forza games by Microsoft, which has only sold 10 million combined.</p><p>To rub salt in the wound further, Play.tm also point out that Gran Turismo for PSP, the handheld offering of GT, has already outsold the original Forza on the Xbox, with 1.8 million copies so far.</p><p><strong><em>What do you make of these latest figures?</em> </strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/gran-turismo-vs-forza-motorsport-no-contest-according-to-figures/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Nokia 5230: Release on T-Mobile US in March</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/nokia-5230-release-on-t-mobile-us-in-march/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/nokia-5230-release-on-t-mobile-us-in-march/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:23:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phone Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nokia 5230]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93632</guid> <description><![CDATA[Do you remember hearing about the compact Nokia 5230 all the way back in 2009? It is a Series 60 smartphone that was available last year in Europe, but now we have confirmation that T-Mobile will be bringing the affordable handset to the States next month.
As reported from BGR, the Nokia 5230 will be [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you <a
href="http://www.product-reviews.net/2009/08/26/new-nokia-5230-touchscreen-on-video/">remember</a> hearing about the compact Nokia 5230 all the way back in 2009? It is a Series 60 smartphone that was available last year in Europe, but now we have confirmation that T-Mobile will be bringing the affordable handset to the States next month. <span
id="more-93632"></span></p><p>As reported from <a
href="http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/02/09/nokia-5230-nuron-headed-to-t-mobile-on-march-17th/">BGR</a>, the Nokia 5230 will be re-labelled as the &#8216;Nuron&#8217; in preparation for its US release on T-Mobile on March 17th.</p><p>The 3G-enabled phone is fully touch supported and comes with a 3.2-inch display screen with virtual keyboard. It will have access to social features such as Twitter and Facebook, while it will also have full compatibility with the Nokia Ovi Store &#8211; which will let you download whichever apps you may need.</p><p>No word on pricing yet, but we&#8217;ll keep you informed closer to release. <em><strong>Will you be picking up the Nokia 5230?</strong></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/nokia-5230-release-on-t-mobile-us-in-march/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bigger Apple iPhone 4G: Is that ok with you?</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/bigger-apple-iphone-4g-is-that-ok-with-you/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/bigger-apple-iphone-4g-is-that-ok-with-you/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:41:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Polls]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPhone 4G]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93626</guid> <description><![CDATA[Following on from our earlier post, which showed you the rumored pictures of the upcoming iPhone 4G, but more importantly a bigger model than the current iPhone 3GS, we would like to know if you welcome the idea of a bigger iPhone or not.
If you are yet to see the &#8216;unofficial&#8217; pictures of the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following on from our <a
href="http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/new-iphone-4g-2010-prototype-vs-3gs-release/">earlier post</a>, which showed you the rumored pictures of the upcoming iPhone 4G, but more importantly a bigger model than the current iPhone 3GS, we would like to know if you welcome the idea of a bigger iPhone or not. <span
id="more-93626"></span></p><p>If you are yet to see the &#8216;unofficial&#8217; pictures of the iPhone 4g, you can do so in our <a
href="http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/new-iphone-4g-2010-prototype-vs-3gs-release/">previous post here</a>. Over at <a
href="http://www.techtree.com/India/News/iPhone_4G_to_be_Larger_than_its_Predecessors/551-109203-893.html">TechTree</a>, they have talked about the slightly bigger screen and reflective display in a bit more detail.</p><p>They also believe that Apple will choose to go down the AMOLED route with the fourth-generation model, but we are still intrigued with the idea of Apple choosing a &#8216;bigger&#8217; option, rather than a smaller, stylish option to &#8216;go with the times&#8217; if you like.</p><p>Would you welcome a bigger iPhone model or not? Vote in our poll below and give us your reasons for your decision.</p> Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.
]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/bigger-apple-iphone-4g-is-that-ok-with-you/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Russia 4G Roll-Out: iPhone and other devices drive up data usage</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/russia-4g-roll-out-iphone-and-other-devices-drive-up-data-usage/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/russia-4g-roll-out-iphone-and-other-devices-drive-up-data-usage/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:34:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phone Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPhone]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93620</guid> <description><![CDATA[It appears as if the Swedish telecom operator Tele2 AB are looking to roll out &#8216;high-speed fourth-generation networks&#8217; in Russia, however they are currently awaiting licenses from regulators.
It is thought that handsets such as the Apple iPhone and multiple Google Android devices have put extra stress on networks worldwide, therefore Tele2 AB are looking at [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It appears as if the Swedish telecom operator Tele2 AB are looking to roll out &#8216;high-speed fourth-generation networks&#8217; in Russia, however they are currently awaiting licenses from regulators.<span
id="more-93620"></span></p><p>It is thought that handsets such as the Apple iPhone and multiple Google Android devices have put extra stress on networks worldwide, therefore Tele2 AB are looking at ways to increase the capacity of their network.</p><p>It is thought that Tele2&#8217;s Swedish 4G network will be provided by Huawei Technologies Co, last year a contract was agreed which should result in a 4G network being up and running in Sweden in 2010.</p><p>If Tele2&#8217;s Russian 4G network proves to be a success it will be great for their share holders, currently shares are at SEK105.60 (Swedish Krona), for further details check out <a
href="http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100209-704067.html?mod=WSJ_earnings_MIDDLETopHeadlines">WSJ</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/russia-4g-roll-out-iphone-and-other-devices-drive-up-data-usage/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>2010 Prius/2010 Lexus HS 250h/Camry Recall: FAQ&#8217;s</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/2010-prius2010-lexus-hs-250hcamry-recall-faqs/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/2010-prius2010-lexus-hs-250hcamry-recall-faqs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Autos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toyota]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93616</guid> <description><![CDATA[As you have probably heard Toyota have now officially announced the voluntary recall of models affected by the recently revealed ABS problem, they have recently put together a list of FAQs to help consumers understand this latest recall.
We have now heard that another car which shares a similar component to the 2010 Prius is the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As you have probably heard Toyota have now officially announced the <a
href="http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-prius-uk-recall-8500-models-to-get-abs-software-upgrade/">voluntary recall</a> of models affected by the recently revealed ABS problem, they have recently put together a list of FAQs to help consumers understand this latest recall.<span
id="more-93616"></span></p><p>We have now heard that another car which shares a similar component to the 2010 Prius is the Lexus HS 250h, therefore they have been recalled aswell, apparently in total there are 133,000 2010 Prius models to recall, and 14,550 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to recall.</p><p>There have also been 7,300 Toyota Camry&#8217;s recalled, this is due to a power steering hose which may be coming in contact with one of the front brake tubes.</p><p>There are 18 questions answered on Toyota&#8217;s website, if you think you may be affected I would strongly advise checking out their <a
href="http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/faqs-about-prius-recall-153624.aspx">article</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/2010-prius2010-lexus-hs-250hcamry-recall-faqs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Star Wars: The Old Republic &#8211; Release date update from EA</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/star-wars-the-old-republic-release-date-update-from-ea/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/star-wars-the-old-republic-release-date-update-from-ea/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:50:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93623</guid> <description><![CDATA[For all of you interested in picking up the next big Star Wars game, The Old Republic, we have an update on the expected release date for the game, direct from EA CFO Eric Brown.
As reported from VG247, EA has now stated that they &#8216;do not expect&#8217; the game to be released before the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For all of you interested in picking up the next big Star Wars game, The Old Republic, we have an update on the expected release date for the game, direct from EA CFO Eric Brown. <span
id="more-93623"></span></p><p>As reported from <a
href="http://www.vg247.com/2010/02/09/star-wars-the-old-republic-beyond-march-2011-says-ea/">VG247</a>, EA has now stated that they &#8216;do not expect&#8217; the game to be released before the end of March 2011. What this means is that, we are now likely to see a release for the game around April or May, providing that there are no delays (which could well happen with an MMO of this scale).</p><p>However Brown did add that EA will <em>&#8221;continue to increase significant development cost as we prepare this title for launch.&#8221;</em></p><p>So there we have it. Not really a delay as such, but the game is still clearly miles away from completion. Let us know your thoughts on this, Star Wars fans.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/star-wars-the-old-republic-release-date-update-from-ea/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>LG GD880 Mini Officially Announced: Brief Look at Specs</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/lg-gd880-mini-officially-announced-brief-look-at-specs/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/lg-gd880-mini-officially-announced-brief-look-at-specs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:24:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Handsets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lg]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93619</guid> <description><![CDATA[LG have recently announced a new handset, this handset is called the LG GD880 Mini and is apparently &#8220;the smallest and slimmest full-touchscreen handset on the market today&#8221;.
This handset features a 3.2 inch display which should support a resolution of 480&#215;854, this display has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Other specifications worth mentioning include the handset&#8217;s [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LG have recently announced a new handset, this handset is called the LG GD880 Mini and is apparently &#8220;the smallest and slimmest full-touchscreen handset on the market today&#8221;.<span
id="more-93619"></span></p><p>This handset features a 3.2 inch display which should support a resolution of 480&#215;854, this display has an aspect ratio of 16:9.</p><p>Other specifications worth mentioning include the handset&#8217;s 5 megapixel camera which features &#8216;advanced face detection&#8217;, FM radio, and its WiFi and A-GPS connectivity.</p><p>The handset also features HSPDA connectivity of up to 7.2 Mbps, this should allow fast web browsing and quick and simple uploading of media to social networking services.</p><p>It is thought that the LG Mini will run an LG OS instead of Android, which may disappoint many, however this OS has apparently been designed around Twitter and Facebook etc.</p><p>It is thought that the handset will launch in Europe in March 2010, there have not been any details regarding carriers and pricing, however as we find out more we will keep you posted.</p><p>Source: <a
href="http://www.slashgear.com/lg-gd880-mini-gets-official-super-slim-touchscreen-phone-0973307/">SlashGear</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/lg-gd880-mini-officially-announced-brief-look-at-specs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Motorola Droid: Android 2.1 update release this week</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/motorola-droid-android-2-1-update-release-this-week/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/motorola-droid-android-2-1-update-release-this-week/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:14:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phone Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Motorola Droid]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93617</guid> <description><![CDATA[We have some good news for Motorola Droid owners now, as the carrier has just announced via their official Facebook page, that the update to Android 2.1 will be rolling out to customers throughout this week.
As reported from Pocket-Lint, Motorola firstly apologized for their lack of updates regarding the highly anticipated Android 2.1 update, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have some good news for Motorola Droid owners now, as the carrier has just announced via their official Facebook page, that the update to Android 2.1 will be rolling out to customers throughout this week. <span
id="more-93617"></span></p><p>As reported from <a
href="http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/31351/motorola-milestone-gets-android-2-1-update">Pocket-Lint</a>, Motorola firstly apologized for their lack of updates regarding the highly anticipated Android 2.1 update, but thankfully confirmed that it will be available to everyone before the end of the week.</p><p>They also stated that they will be giving further information for updates on other handsets, so make sure you keep your eye on further updates this week.</p><p>We are hearing that the update is already available for some users in Europe, but are you one of them? If you are a Droid / Milestone owner, let us know what you think of this.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/motorola-droid-android-2-1-update-release-this-week/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360 &amp; PC): DLC Released Today</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/mass-effect-2-dlc-released-today/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/mass-effect-2-dlc-released-today/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:04:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jamie Pert</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PC Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mass Effect 2]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93621</guid> <description><![CDATA[We have recently heard that BioWare should soon be releasing download-content for both Xbox 360 and PC versions of Mass Effect 2, this was originally revealed on BioWare&#8217;s forums.
The post on BioWare&#8217;s forums was titled &#8220;Cerberus Armor and Eviscerator Shotgun DLC Available Tomorrow Feb 9&#8243;, this was posted 15 hours ago and states that the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have recently heard that BioWare should soon be releasing download-content for both Xbox 360 and PC versions of Mass Effect 2, this was originally revealed on <a
href="http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/103/index/1074772">BioWare&#8217;s forums</a>.<span
id="more-93621"></span></p><p>The post on BioWare&#8217;s forums was titled &#8220;Cerberus Armor and Eviscerator Shotgun DLC Available Tomorrow Feb 9&#8243;, this was posted 15 hours ago and states that the &#8216;Cerberus Assault Armor&#8217; will increase heavy weapon ammo capacity by 10%, will increase shields by 10% and increase health by 10%, this particular armor is apparently designed for shock troops.</p><p>The M-22a Eviscerator Shotgun is apparently a &#8216;longer-range shotgun&#8217; with armor-piercing ammo, apparently &#8220;this design also violates several intergalactic weapons treaties, so the M-22a is not distributed to militaries&#8221;.</p><p>The DLC should be available from 2PM ET, this means the UK should receive the DLC at around 9pm, for further details check out <a
href="http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/08/new-mass-effect-2-dlc-armor-shotgun-available-tomorrow/">JoyStiq</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/mass-effect-2-dlc-released-today/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Toyota Prius UK Recall: 8,500 models to get ABS software upgrade</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-prius-uk-recall-8500-models-to-get-abs-software-upgrade/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-prius-uk-recall-8500-models-to-get-abs-software-upgrade/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:51:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Autos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toyota Prius]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93614</guid> <description><![CDATA[We have more details on the UK-specific recall of Toyota Prius models now, as it has been reported that as many as 8,500 third generation models are due to be recalled and will be given an ABS software upgrade.
As reported from MotorTrader, the recall in the UK will apply to all models built &#8216;before&#8217; [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have more details on the UK-specific recall of <a
href="http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-recall-prius-in-japan-brakes-defect/">Toyota Prius models</a> now, as it has been reported that as many as 8,500 third generation models are due to be recalled and will be given an ABS software upgrade. <span
id="more-93614"></span></p><p>As reported from <a
href="http://www.motortrader.com/industry-news/car-dealer-news/29764-toyota-confirms-prius-brakes-recall-in-the-uk.html">MotorTrader</a>, the recall in the UK will apply to all models built &#8216;before&#8217; 27th January 2010. While the recall has now reached a global scale and is hitting the headlines all over the world, no issues have been reported in Europe yet, so it seems as if Toyota are just taking extreme precautions.</p><p>As for the ABS software upgrade that will affect all 8,500 models in the UK, we are hearing that the process will last around 40 minutes, and Toyota will be informing affected owners this week, with further instructions.</p><p>Let us know your thoughts on this. <strong><em>Do you have an affected model in the UK?</em></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-prius-uk-recall-8500-models-to-get-abs-software-upgrade/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Final Fantasy games: Future in the balance after XIII?</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/final-fantasy-games-future-in-the-balance-after-xiii/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/final-fantasy-games-future-in-the-balance-after-xiii/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sony Playstation 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Xbox 360]]></category> <category><![CDATA[final fantasy]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93612</guid> <description><![CDATA[We have an interesting article for Final Fantasy fans to check out now, as both Motomu Toriyama and Yoshinori Kitase have admitted that they were left slightly confused with president Yoichi Wada&#8217;s comments, when referring to the future of the Final Fantasy franchise.
As reported from Eurogamer, Wada recently stated that it &#8216;remains to be [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have an interesting article for Final Fantasy fans to check out now, as both Motomu Toriyama and Yoshinori Kitase have admitted that they were left slightly confused with president Yoichi Wada&#8217;s comments, when referring to the future of the Final Fantasy franchise. <span
id="more-93612"></span></p><p>As reported from <a
href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ffxiii-devs-confused-by-wada-comment">Eurogamer</a>, Wada recently stated that it <em>&#8216;remains to be seen&#8217;</em> if the team are going to continue to internally create this kind of game again &#8211; obviously talking about the future after Final Fantasy XIII. He added that he thinks that the team who worked on FFXIII should move onto something else, as we move into the &#8216;next generation&#8217; of gaming.</p><p>However, Toriyama and Kitase, the director and producer respectively stated that they <em>&#8216;didn&#8217;t know what he meant by that&#8217;</em>. Pretty strange, don&#8217;t you think guys?</p><p>They did add though, that they thought Wada could of been referring to the sheer scale of time and numbers of staff spent on Final Fantasy XIII, and that he simply wanted to become more &#8216;efficient&#8217; for the next game.</p><p>We want your thoughts on this. Full article through the link.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/final-fantasy-games-future-in-the-balance-after-xiii/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Toyota Recall Prius In Japan: Brakes defect</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-recall-prius-in-japan-brakes-defect/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-recall-prius-in-japan-brakes-defect/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Autos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toyota Prius]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93610</guid> <description><![CDATA[After weeks of ongoing speculation, it has now been confirmed by Toyota that they will be recalling more than 220,000 vehicles in Japan, including the Prius model, as a result of the brakes defect.
As reported from Guardian, the figure now brings the recall total to 400,000 vehicles across the world. The four main hybrid [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After weeks of ongoing speculation, it has now been confirmed by Toyota that they will be recalling more than 220,000 vehicles in Japan, including the Prius model, as a result of the brakes defect. <span
id="more-93610"></span></p><p>As reported from <a
href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/feb/09/toyota-recalls-prius-over-brakes">Guardian</a>, the figure now brings the recall total to 400,000 vehicles across the world. The four main hybrid models affected include the 2010 Prius model, the Prius PHV, the SAI and the Lexus HS250h.</p><p>The issue for Japanese Toyota owners is exactly the same as seen in the U.S recently &#8211; which is the possibility of temporary brake failure at low speeds, when travelling on slippery or bumpy surfaces.</p><p>Toyota, who still remain the world&#8217;s biggest car maker, are expected to make further announcements on the recall later today. We will keep you updated on this.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/toyota-recall-prius-in-japan-brakes-defect/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Deus Ex: Human Revolution &#8211; Square&#8217;s new baby?</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-squares-new-baby/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-squares-new-baby/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:34:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gaming]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93608</guid> <description><![CDATA[While most Deus Ex fans will know about the upcoming release of Deus Ex 3, did you know that Square-Enix has just registered a full title for the upcoming game?
As reported from VG247, the registered title is Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but we are unsure as to if this game is actually Deus Ex [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While most Deus Ex fans will know about the upcoming release of Deus Ex 3, did you know that Square-Enix has just registered a full title for the upcoming game? <span
id="more-93608"></span></p><p>As reported from <a
href="http://www.vg247.com/2010/02/09/square-enix-registers-deus-ex-human-revolution/">VG247</a>, the registered title is Deus Ex: Human Revolution, but we are unsure as to if this game is actually Deus Ex 3, or a separate spin-off all together.</p><p>Either way, its refreshing news for fans of the franchise to see that the geniuses at Square-Enix are working on the next installment of the game.</p><p>Just in case you are in the dark about the purpose of this story: Square-Enix assumed all rights to Eidos back in April last year.</p><p>Let us know your thoughts on the &#8216;Human Revolution&#8217; tagline.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/deus-ex-human-revolution-squares-new-baby/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>New iPhone 4G: 2010 Prototype vs. 3GS Release</title><link>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/new-iphone-4g-2010-prototype-vs-3gs-release/</link> <comments>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/new-iphone-4g-2010-prototype-vs-3gs-release/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Alan Ng</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phone Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cell Phones]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPhone 4G]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=93606</guid> <description><![CDATA[Some exciting news for iPhone lovers across the globe now, as we have a series of pictures to show you, which are supposedly the first pictures of the upcoming iPhone 4G handset.
If you head over to Apple Insider, you will be able to see close-up images of the 4G model for yourself. Interestingly, the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some exciting news for iPhone lovers across the globe now, as we have a series of pictures to show you, which are supposedly the first pictures of the upcoming iPhone 4G handset. <span
id="more-93606"></span></p><p>If you head over to <a
href="http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/02/08/purported_4th_gen_apple_iphone_parts_show_largely_unchanged_design.html">Apple Insider</a>, you will be able to see close-up images of the 4G model for yourself. Interestingly, the new model is around a quarter-inch taller than the iPhone 3GS.</p><p>Other changes include a reflective surface located at the top of the speaker on the front panel, while the LCD screen itself is said to be more secured to the digitizer, similar to that seen in the first generation iPhones, rather than the 3G and 3GS.</p><p>If these details about the 4G turn out to be real, we are still no closer to realising if this will be the type of &#8216;A+&#8217; upgrade, that Steve Job promised we would see, most likely in June.</p><p>Take a look at the pictures of the iPhone 4g over at Apple Insider, then let us know what you think of them.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/02/09/new-iphone-4g-2010-prototype-vs-3gs-release/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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