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Get an Xbox 360 Elite for $199.99

Geeks.com has a ridiculously good deal on a refurbished Xbox 360 Elite: $199.99 (after applying coupon code XDEALS at checkout). Shipping will run you about $16.

For those not thoroughly versed in Xbox models, the Elite is, well, the elite. The top of the line. The Xbox that normally sells for $399.99.

Like a new unit, the refurb comes with a 120GB hard drive, an HDMI port, a wireless controller, and a headset. Unlike a new unit, the warranty expires after 90 days.

On the cabling side, the Xbox comes with only the usual component-video cable. If … Read more

Latest PS3 and Xbox 360 price cut rumors

Ars Technica's "favorite inside source" is at it again, telling the Web site that Sony is clearing inventory on the $399 80GB PS3 in advance of "dropping the price of hardware and launching the PS3 Slim rumor in the fall."

At the same time, Ars' mole claims the 60GB Xbox 360 Pro ($299) will be replaced by the Xbox 360 Elite ($399), which has a higher-capacity 120GB hard drive. In other words, Microsoft will offer up more hard drive capacity at the $299 price point, which seems to dovetail nicely with its plans to deliver … Read more

Easy prep with Cuisinart Elite Food Processor

A food processor is a fun kitchen tool to own. Once you dive into creating a meal with one, you never want to go back. They chop, slice, shred, and mix easily and at the touch of a button. As a kitchen task time-saver, food processors offer top-notch execution. It seems that with many tools designed to cut down on tedious tasks, overall quality often suffers. Not so with food processors. In fact, they keep improving.

The Cuisinart Elite Die-Cast Food Processor is constructed to last for years of use, while providing quality and convenience. With three nesting work bowls (… Read more

Netgear media extender never met a file type it didn't like

We've seen plenty of network-connected streamers over the last few months, most of which rely in some degree on Windows Media Center for content. This wouldn't be such an issue if Media Center would just play nicely with third-party devices.

These "extenders," like the Linksys DMA2200, gave us an inconsistent stream with unreliable picture quality regardless of our connection strength. On the other hand, the Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD wasn't able to play as many file types as we would have liked.

It is with the Digital Entertainer Elite that we've found the best … Read more

Xbox 360 Elite bundle now includes better games

The high-end version of the Xbox 360 Elite will soon begin shipping with two of that platform's top titles bundled in at no extra cost. Halo 3 and Fable II will be included with the $400 console, replacing Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda.

What's the impact? First off, most first time Xbox 360 buyers will be getting a far better deal: Halo 3 and Fable II are both 360 exclusives that garnered positive reviews when initially released (though Halo 3 is arguably the weakest entry in its series). Also interesting: instead of the family-friendly movie tie-in … Read more

Red all over: Limited-edition Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 Elite

In celebration of the release of "Resident Evil 5," Microsoft will be offering a limited-edition version of the Xbox 360 Elite console.

The Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 Elite will come in a red finish and have a red controller. Bundled inside the box you'll find everything the Elite has to offer, in addition to a code for an exclusive "Resident Evil 5" theme for your dashboard. Also included as a bonus will be a free voucher for "Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix."

The console should ship around the time "… Read more

HP Pavilion Elite m9500y can't stand heat, gets out of kitchen

We're not saying that the HP Pavilion Elite m9500y belongs in a pile of garbage. Far from it, in fact. At first glance, the spread of components you get for the price ($939) seems pretty decent: a 2.4GHz AMD Phenom Quad Core processor, a full 8GB of DDR2 RAM, a dedicated Nvidia 9500GS graphics card, 750GB of storage, and a wireless LAN card.

Unfortunately for HP, opinions change when you compare it with other systems like the Dell XPS 430-121B, which gives you faster DDR3 Ram, a more aggressive CPU, and trades Wi-Fi for a TV tuner card. … Read more