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Keep It For Yourself - HardwareZone V-Day Special

V-Day Special: It's About YOU, the Men

It's About You, the Men! 

Creative Gigaworks T3

This sweet $299 2.1 speaker set from Creative delivers an aural experience that should please even the most jaded ears. Pour on your hard hitting rock music and skip the sappy love songs while basking in the booming bass that's delivered via Creative's SLAM (Symmetrically Loaded Acoustic Module) technology. Better yet, go wild on gaming and fill the halls with the sounds of your victories!

Price: S$299

 

Sony PSP Brite

Skip the not-so-manly DS Lite and grab yourself the Sony PSP Brite, the third incarnation of the Sony's popular portable gaming console. Indulge yourself in fantastical battles against evil villains and monsters while saving yourself the hassle of planning for a romantic dinner for two. After all, a $300 dinner for two is nice to munch on, but a $300 PSP will still probably be with you months after.

Price: S$300

 

Samsung S2 portable HDD

Hard disk running out of space? Need to carry large amounts of data on the go? Fret not, Samsung is here to help with their S2 range of super-stylish portable external hard disks. Lugging data around has never been this fashionable. So get one, load it up with your favorite movies and animes and organize an all guys get-together movie/anime-marathon. Who says we guys need girls to have fun?

Price:From S$169 (250GB)

 

Razer Mamba

Wired or wireless mouse? Well if you can't make up your mind, why not get both? No, not two mice, but a mouse that is both wireless and wired! The good news? It's for gaming, so expect blazing speeds of 1ms polling rate while wireless means you won't be let down even while not on the wire. The bad news? It's expensive at US$130, so your girl may not be too happy there's nothing left in the budget for her. Too bad.

Price: US$130

 

Microsoft Xbox 360

Does she like it? Will she go out with me? What should I say when I see her? Bah! Why waste your time fretting over such trivial things? There are more important things in life... Like games! Get yourself a Xbox 360 today and get connected to Xbox Live where all the fun is. With many first-class AAA titles to choose from, such as Call of Duty: World at War, Gears of War 2 and Halo 3, there's never a dull moment, as you venture from server to server looking for more people to frag, pwn and humiliate.

Price: From S$369

 

Rock Band 2 (PS3/Xbox 360/Wii)

Have friends, will rock. While that sums up neatly what Harmonix's Rock Band 2 is all about, the actual experience of jamming the whole night long with a few close pals is indescribable. Best of all, the "Battle of the Bands" option allows one to compete online against other players so there's never a lonely or dull moment, even when your friends are too washed out to play. Prices vary depending on console.

Price: S$279 for PS3 (import version)

 

Apple App Store

 

Put the iPhone 3G you got from previously to good use. For as little as zero dollars, you can get the most of out the iPhone 3G via the iPhone Apps Store. Download the Facebook app and check out what everyone's doing, or just spend a minimal sum of US$5.99 to get some hard hitting action games like Hero of Sparta.

 

Price: Anything from Free to US$9.99 (and above)

 

Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet

Whilst the PSP does perform video playback, you might find the Archos Internet Media Tablet more to your liking. Supporting a variety of video formats and a wide 5-inch screen, the Archos 5 has what one calls an impeccable audio fidelity that should satisfy you immensely. Giving it to the girlfriend to keep her occupied whilst you enjoy a game on the PSP? We say, keep the best stuff for yourself!

Price: S$639 - 60GB version

 

HP Mini 2140

HP's latest Mini-Note PC, the 2140 is targeted at the business executive who's travelling really light. Equipped with an 10.1-inch screen, this Atom-powered ultraportable weighs just over 1kg and comes with sufficient battery life for short business trips. Finally, with its classy aluminum shell, the HP Mini-Note 2140 looks more expensive than its starting price: US$599. Looking like an up and coming member of the business elite with the Mini-Note in hand: Priceless

Price: From SS$799

 

Denon AH-D1001

Widely acknowledged by audiophiles as the best bang-for-buck closed headphones, the AH-D1001 from Denon, at S$189, is a good introduction for budding audiophiles. Featuring technologies such as the Acoustic Optimizer and Microfiber diaphragm, these headphones perform remarkably well over the entire audio spectrum. Furthermore, its adjustable headband and comfy ear cushions ensures many, many pleasant hours of blissful listening. Ignore her this Valentine's and immerse yourself in what only can be described as audio nirvana.

Price: US$149.99 ~ S$189

 

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