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Rock Band 2 dated for UK
Expect it on November 21st 29 October 2008 16:26 GMT
Harmonix has confirmed that Rock Band 2 will indeed be with us before Christmas, and will begin shipping in Europe on November 14th.

However, with an exclusive launch window in Europe, the game won't make it to UK shelves until November 21st.

The...
VIDEO: Megawhat tackles a week of launches
Intel Centrino 2, Rock laptops, tough phones and so much more 21 July 2008 8:00 GMT
Another week, and more wonders from the world of gadgets and technology.

In this week's Megawhat episode, we get to grips with the cornucopia of computers that have launched of the back of the arrival of the Centrino 2 chips.

And our very own Stuart...
VIDEO: Megawhat News - Intel unveils the Centrino 2 processor
The day's hottest headlines - in a video 15 July 2008 20:57 GMT
Want to know the latest news but don't have time to read the stories we've written?

Well why not take a peek at the top stories on video.

In today's headlines: Intel unveils the Centrino 2 processor and Rock announces four laptops based on the...
VIDEO: Hands on with the Rock Xtreme 780 gaming laptop
And a chat with Intel about the shiny new tech 15 July 2008 17:19 GMT
Rock launched four new laptops this morning - all built around the new Centrino 2 processors.

We went down to the UK launch and had chats with both the pros from Intel and from Rock about the new lappies, and the technology behind them.

Hit the...
Rock launches Pegasus 320 laptop
Blu-ray player and writer included 15 July 2008 5:00 GMT
The Pegasus 320 from Rock is built around up to a Core 2 Extreme T9500 Processor.

You also get Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS DDR2 256MB graphics; up to 4GB DDR2 RAM and up to 500GB 5400rpm or 250GB 7200RPM SATA HDD.

The Pegasus 320 has a 13.3 inch WXGA...
Rock produces Pegasus 520 laptop
15.4-inch model 15 July 2008 5:00 GMT
Rock has unveiled the Pegasus 520 - a new 15.4-inch laptop.

The new model is built around up to a Core 2 Extreme T9500 Processor.

It boasts the Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT DDR2 1024MB Graphics.

There are a variety of different specs available...
The Xtreme 620 from Rock
2.9kg, 15.4-inch model 15 July 2008 5:00 GMT
Rock has launched four new models this morning, including the Xtreme 620.

This top spec version of this 15.4-inch laptop has a Core 2 Extreme T9500 Processor.

You also get the Nvidia GeForce 9800M GT DDR3 512MB graphics.

Memory wise,...
Rock launches Xtreme 780 gaming machine
With Intel inside 15 July 2008 5:00 GMT
Rock was bought by Stone Group just 4 weeks ago, and now it's gaming expertise has produced the first model for joint venture.

The Xtreme 780 packs in up to Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme X9100 processor.

Graphics wise, you get an Nvidia GeForce Go 9800M...
Stone buys Rock Computers
No longer in a hard place 22 May 2008 10:38 GMT
Laptop maker Rock Computers, which went into administration last week, has been acquired by Stone Group for an undisclosed sum.

The company suffered financial difficulties as a result of "stock misappropriation by a former employee" when a salesman for the...
PC maker Rock goes into administration
Leaves consumers high and dry 8 May 2008 16:03 GMT
PC maker Rock has gone into administration citing cashflow difficulties for calling in the administrators.

The news means that consumers are likely to be affected if they still have outstanding orders.

In a statement on the company's website Rock...
Rock offers 17-inch Pegasus 710 with HD DVD from £999
"Perfect balance of graphics, processor power and battery life" 25 October 2007 11:58 GMT
Rock today announced the latest addition to their line-up of high-performance notebooks and it's the first time a 17-inch laptop has launched in the Pegasus range.

The Pegasus 710 features a 17-inch X-Glass widescreen, NVIDIA 8600M GS graphics, HD DVD drive...
CeBIT 2007: Rock meivo LCD computer TV announced
It's a TV, no wait it's a computer, no wait, it's both 15 March 2007 15:14 GMT
Rock, who normally make laptops here in the UK, has launched a new LCD TV with an integrated computer at CeBIT 2007 in Hannover, Germany.

Called meivo, the unit is HD ready and VISTA enabled and will come with PVR functionality, IPTV and internet TV support.
Rock launches Intel Centrino Pegasus 335
3 1/2 hour battery life and more 27 November 2006 22:13 GMT
Laptop maker Rock, today announced the latest addition to their Pegasus laptop range. The Pegasus 335 features Intel Centrino technology with a Core 2 Duo processor.

Weighing just over 2kg and only 34mm high, the new laptop features a Core 2 Duo processor,...
Rock go for gamers with the 20-inch Xtreme SL Pro
Big screen, big graphics card 17 November 2006 20:48 GMT
Notebook manufacturer Rock has followed in Dell's footsteps and launched a 20-inch laptop.

The new model, called the Xtreme SL Pro, is clearly aimed at gamers and goes against Dell's XPS range includes NVIDIA's new GeForce Go 7950 GTX graphics cards that use...
Rock and Intel team up for Cannonball 8000 rally
VIPs get to drive a Porsche very fast 6 September 2006 17:34 GMT
Gaming notebook specialist Rock is teaming up with Intel to take part in the Cannonball 8000 Rally from London to Budapest.

Nick Boardman, the CEO of Rock, and Paul Shenton of Intel UK are driving a Porsche 911 GT3 guided by CoPilot Live on Rock’s limited-edition...
Rock integrates Core 2 Duo processors in its T12 gaming notebook
Notebook that lasts all day 25 August 2006 15:59 GMT
Rock’s latest gaming notebook integrates Intel Core 2 Duo processors and manages to squeeze 7 hours of juice out of its battery.

The Pegasus T12 features a unique 10,000mAh extended battery that is able to last “all day” according to Rock, because the new Intel...
Rock powers its gaming notebooks with Intel's Core 2 Duo
Quick to adopt the just-announced processor 28 July 2006 9:58 GMT
After Intel announced the launch of its two newest chips, the Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme, computer manufacturers were quick to announce machines that would be equipped with these latest superfast processor.

Notebook manufacturer Rock has announced that it has...
Notebook maker Rock is the first to ship Intel's new chip in its PCs
Dual Core processor to come standard in the Xtreme CTX T2700 17 July 2006 14:36 GMT
Notebook manufacturer Rock are the first in the UK to build notebooks with Intel's Core Duo T2700 CPU.

The Xtreme CTX T2700 starts at £1499 ex VAT, and includes a boosted 512MB nVidia GeForce GO 7900 GTX video card without any price increase.

Nick Boardman,...
Rock notebooks offer top-of-the-line specs for gaming
New models sport nVidia graphics cards and a choice of Intel or AMD processors 28 June 2006 18:09 GMT
Rock is aiming for the gaming market with the launch of two new high-spec, reasonably-price notebooks.

The 15.4-inch widescreen Pegasus 660 features Intel's Centrino Core Duo Mobile Technology, while the 17-inch Quaddra YX2 is for AMD Turion 64 X2 dual core processor...
Rock launch Dungeons and Dragons painted laptop
Roll playing game gets spruced up laptop 27 April 2006 15:54 GMT
Rock, the UK laptop manufacturer and Atari have joined forces to produce 100 limited edition notebooks featuring Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach game artwork.

A scene depicting four game characters doing battle with the iconic red dragon is individually...
Rock launches silent laptop range in the UK
Two new media friendly laptops from Rock 29 March 2006 16:17 GMT
Rock, a UK laptop firm, has launched the Pegasus 330, a portable entertainment notebook the promises silent running at the press of a button.

The new Pegasus 330 notebook weighs 2.1kg, has a battery life of 3.5 hours, and uses the Intel Centrino technology with...
UK company ships world's first notebook featuring dual core processor
A little known PC manufacturer in the UK is the first in the world to ship a notebook featuring dual core processor 15 December 2005 17:36 GMT
A little known PC manufacturer in the UK is the first in the world to ship a notebook featuring dual core processor.

The Warwick based company shipped the Xtreme 64, a desktop replacement notebook with leading edge graphics, featuring NVIDIA 6800 Ultra graphics...