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gamer.blorge.com - 11/24/2008

Netflix on Xbox 360 defeats the purpose

— gamer.blorge.com — I have been playing around with the new Netflix feature on the latest Xbox 360’s NXE update.... After studying the features and capabilities, I have to say it is quite underwhelming. Many consumers [...] (more) Netflix on Xbox 360 defeats the purpose

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Geek Squad Installs Gaming Systems For The Technically Confused
GEARFUSE — ... including the PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. Part of the set up includes installing parental restrictions, controls and even the Internet. Sometimes AV inputs and a power cord can be too much for some folks. Don’t worry, the Geek Squad is here to help. No mention of the price of the service if you purchased a system from Best Buy, however, the Geek Squad will charge you $30 bucks if you bought it elsewhere. It’s almost as much of a hoax as that Bluetooth set up service it offers. Link [ via ]

Geek Squad Announces At Home and In Store Game Console Setup
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Make: television "fact sheet"
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Make: television around the web...
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CrossLoop Brings Remote Support to Macs
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Make: television at Maker Faire
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