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Rival online retailers force HMV to sell Waterstone's
Amazon, Play and iTunes all piling on pressure 20 May 2011 14:11 GMT TweetHMV has agreed the sale of its Waterstone's bookstore business to Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut for £53 million under increasing pressure by online retail rivals such as Amazon, Play and iTunes.
With debts of around £170 million, and...
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God of War 3 £17.99 from Play.com
The bloodier the better? 11 November 2010 13:10 GMT TweetWith the just-released Call of Duty: Black Ops, gaming has featured quite heavily in our tech deal slot of late, however when we saw that God of War 3, which was launched earlier in the year, is on sale at Play.com for £17.99 we thought it our duty...
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Amazon remains UK's biggest e-retailer
4 years on the trot at the top of the list 2 July 2010 15:08 GMT TweetAmazon has held its position as the UK's biggest online retailer in the fourth annual IMRG/Hitwise Hot Shops list - a position it has held since the list's inception.
In fact, the top three remain unchanged with Argos in second place and Play...
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Microsoft Kinect: Two-player only
Specs revealed by online retailer 30 June 2010 12:38 GMT TweetPlay.com has let the cat out the bag with respect to the detailed spec of Microsoft's Kinect system - and it isn't good news for anyone who was hoping for big multiplayer action.
Although up to six people can be connected to Kinect, it can...
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Avatar becomes fastest selling DVD ever at Play.com
Selling like hot cakes 17 March 2010 18:05 GMT TweetAvatar has beaten off previous efforts from Mamma Mia and The Dark Knight to become Play.com’s biggest selling DVD ever.
We brought you news of the box office spectacular Avatar going on pre-order on the 16 March, since then it has... -
Avatar goes on pre-order
3D version out in autumn 16 March 2010 16:09 GMT TweetAvatar, the big 3D hit of 2009, has gone on pre-order meaning you can count down the days before its release and be safe in the knowledge that you'll have a copy winging its way to you.
Available on both DVD and Blu-ray, Avatar will go on... -
Play.com begins stocking Nexus One
Google's Android handset arriving on 16 February 8 February 2010 11:03 GMT TweetPlay.com appears to have put up a page on its website for an unlocked, SIM-free version of Google's Android-powered Nexus One handset. The retailer is confidently stating that it's due for release on 16 February.
As previously reported, the...
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Daily Tech Deal: Acer Aspire Timeline 5810T £349.99
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 5 February 2010 12:59 GMT TweetFor today's tech deal we have the Acer Aspire Timeline 5810T, on sale at Play.com for £349.99.
Play are suggesting that you're saving £150 off the RRP, which technically might be true but in reality it looks like elsewhere this would be... -
Daily Tech Deal: PlayTrade offers five free trades during January
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 15 January 2010 13:00 GMT TweetIf you have unwanted Christmas presents, then Play.com's online marketplace, PlayTrade is offering to help you offload them.
There are tons of services that offer the same - and that's not even taking into account eBay's clout, but Play.com...
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Countdown to Christmas: Up to 70% off at Play.com
Deals and gift ideas from around the Web 22 December 2009 13:00 GMT TweetSales seem to be two-a-penny at the moment, however one of note comes in the form of Play.com's "Biggest Ever", giving you up to 70% off certain products.
Usually when companies are citing such large reductions, the "tat alert"alarm should...
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How to shop safe online
10 ways to make sure you don't get scammed 7 December 2009 15:08 GMT TweetAmerica may have its Black Friday but today is Mega Monday in the UK - the day on which Christmas shopping traditionally goes berserk. The first Monday in December is the day we take a look at the calendar, realise where we are and that we've ignored...
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Play.com announces Mega Monday
Predicts busiest web shopping day of the year 7 December 2009 11:56 GMT TweetPlay.com has labelled 7 December "Mega Monday" - saying that it's likely to be the busiest shopping day of the year, with 1000 to 1,100 orders rolling in every minute.
Play also expects sales to rise 20% over last year's figures as shoppers...
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Daily Tech Deal: Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray player for under £150
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 30 November 2009 13:00 GMT TweetAny home cinema fans willl be pleased to know that the BDP-S360 Blu-ray player is currently available from Play.com for just shy of the £150 mark.
Offering 1080p picture quality, and 24p "true cinema", the S360 provides full 7.1 surround... -
Daily Tech Deal: Microsoft Wireless Mouse 4000 under £25
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 25 November 2009 13:00 GMT TweetThe humble computer mouse, admittedly not the most exciting piece of tech out there, but pretty essential, unless your an absolute whiz at navigating with the keyboard.
The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse is one such device and is available... -
Daily Tech Deal: Xbox 360 Elite with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for £200
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 17 November 2009 13:00 GMT TweetWe had a look at the PS3 yesterday and the news that Sainsbury's were selling the Slim version for £200.
Today we thought we'd give Sony's rival a chance and take a look at an Xbox 360 Elite bundle, which includes COD: Modern Warfare 2 and...
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