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July 26, 2007

Microsoft Consolation

Although Microsoft aren't admitting the actual figures, retailers and educated guessers suggest that 30% of Xbox 360 consoles are dying. This compares with the Playstation 3's official failure rate of less than 1%.

Does this deter prospective purchasers of the Xbox 360, especially now that Microsoft have belatedly offered a 3 year warranty? At the very least, it might make some people delay buying till they're sure Microsoft have got the problems sorted out.

July 24, 2007

Monarchy Quiz launched

If you fancy pitting your wits against the mind of the Chaucery on questions like:

"Who was on the throne during the Great Fire of London?"

then you may enjoy the Monarchy Quiz. Be warned, though, that it's quite difficult.

July 18, 2007

Potter mania

Which country is the most obsessed with Harry Potter? The book sales indicated by Nielsen Media Research show that Britain and Australia own the most Harry Potter books per person:

Will the final book of the series propel sales to one per person in Britain. It's not far off...