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Microsoft sues Comet for Windows piracy
UK retailer alleged to have copied 94,000 discs 4 January 2012 13:47 GMT TweetMicrosoft is suing UK electronics and PC retailer Comet for allegedly counterfeiting thousands of copies of Windows Vista and Windows XP. The shop is accused of pirating 94,000 recovery discs without the permission of the software giant.
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Comet showing 3D Wimbledon in store with the help of Amy Childs
The Only Way is Essex star makes a racket 1 July 2011 14:56 GMT TweetWimbledon coverage is being broadcast in 3D for the very first time this weekend and Comet is showing the matches live in some of its stores for those who don't own a 3D TV.... yet.
And to highlight the fact, the retailer employed the talents...
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MacBooks and iMacs discounted at Comet
Voucher code still available 26 January 2011 13:00 GMT TweetVouchercodes.co.uk is currently offering a voucher that will give you 5 per cent off a MacBook or iMac at Comet.
It is well known that discounted Apple products tend to be rare, so if any of you are in the market for one of these machines then...
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Tech deals: Xbox 360 Kinect bundle £219
Controller-free gaming 9 December 2010 13:37 GMT TweetDepending on your ever-so-unique gaming needs you may need an Xbox 360 with a bit more under the bonnet, but if you're happy to settle for the smaller 4GB model and are desperate for a bit of Kinect action, this could be just the thing.
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Tech deals: 3D TV bundle under a grand at Comet
Blu-ray player and glasses thrown in 13 August 2010 13:07 GMT TweetEveryone seems to be after a 3DTV at the moment, and with many coming in at over the £1500 mark this deal just in from Comet might be worth looking at.
The offer is on a Samsung LE40C750, a 40-inch 3D LCD TV with a C5900 3D Blu-Ray player... -
Daily Tech Deal: Savoo.co.uk offers 10% off all hard drives at Comet
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 6 January 2010 13:00 GMT TweetAdmittedly hard drives aren't exactly "cool", but they have a purpose, perhaps best described as the unsung heroes of the gadget family - making sure all that precious data is kept safe and sound.
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Why should gadgets have a gender?
COMMENT: Good design is just good design 27 November 2009 10:59 GMT TweetA survey by Comet has revealed that 48% of women now "feel more comfortable with technology than ever before". Does that make you wince, too? The statistic feels outdated, offensive and wrong for a whole heap of reasons.
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Lulu Guinness for Comet toaster launches
Designer appliance gets lippy 6 November 2009 12:59 GMT TweetDesigner Lulu Guinness has teamed up with Comet to create a limited edition toaster "to add a touch of glamour to one of the most quintessentially British gadgets".
Featuring Lulu's iconic "lip" designs, with red and cream lips on a black... -
Daily Tech Deal: Free extras with iPods at Comet
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 28 July 2009 13:00 GMT TweetToday's tech deal doesn't get you money off an Apple iPod - Apple's famously strict pricing policy means that's rarely seen - but it does get you some handy extras.
Comet is currently offering a free case and worldwide charger worth up to... -
Daily Tech Deal: Nintendo Wii bundle deal
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 26 May 2009 12:51 GMT TweetIf you've not made the Wii leap yet, or want to introduce a fellow human to the wonders of motion-controlled gaming, then today's Tech Deal gives you an enticing offer to do so.
Comet currently has a Nintendo Wii bundle offer that we think... -
Daily Tech Deal: 2 DS Lite games for £30
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 28 January 2009 13:00 GMT TweetToday's Daily Tech Deal is quick, easy and straight to the point.
Comet are offering selected Imagine Nintendo DS Lite titles individually for £29.95, however buy two and you get them for £30 - so basically two for the price of one. -
DSGi posts £30 million loss
"Prepared for a recessionary environment" 27 November 2008 11:27 GMT TweetIt's more bad news from the UK's high street retailers as the Dixons Store Group International has posted a massive multi-million pound loss.
In the last six months of trading the group - that covers PC World, Currys, Dixons and PIXmania... -
Intempo Go Pack launches
iPod accessories galore 12 November 2008 12:40 GMT TweetIntempo has launched the Go Pack, describing it as the essential kit for music lovers everywhere.
The kit offers a portable iPod speaker dock, an FM transmitter, an in-car iPod charger and a worldwide mains charger.
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Cdiscount to launch in UK
Targeting DSGi Group's sales 12 September 2008 15:38 GMT TweetFrench retail giant Casino is about to launch what's being called a "major assault" on the UK market.
The chain will launch its online brand "Cdiscount" in the UK, apparently setting its sights on stealing market share from DSGi, Comet, Tesco... -
LG SolarCUBE launches
All-in-one micro-grill-oven 29 May 2008 13:22 GMT TweetLG Electronics has launched an all-in-one oven that integrates both microwave and grill functions.
The claim is that the SolarCUBE oven can cook nutritious meals up to four times faster than a conventional oven, which also means it uses...
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