Wednesday, November 7, 2012

MICROSOFT LAUNCHES XBOX SMARTGLASS APP FOR IOS




Xbox SmartGlass iOS Release Date


So much for having to wait until 2013 to get Xbox SmartGlass on Android and iOS. A week after Microsoft (MSFT) released its Xbox 360 companion app on Windows 8 devices and Android, the company pushed out SmartGlass for iOS. Users who already have the My Xbox Live app on iOS will see Xbox SmartGlassas an update that rebrands the app.


As with the Android and Windows 8 apps, Xbox SmartGlass lets you control an Xbox 360 by using your iOS device’s touchscreen for text input, controlling media, and navigating the console’s dashboard and new Internet Explorer. The app also lets you tweak your 3D avatar, message friends over Xbox Live and track achievements.


In the future, Microsoft hopes to add deeper “second screen experiences” to SmartGlass to create more immersive content. Unlike the Wii U’s GamePad with built-in touchscreen, SmartGlass is a universal app on multiple mobile platforms that takes the devices you already own and connects them to the Xbox 360.


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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Google Chrome’s Latest Release Promises To Take It Easier On Your Battery, Adds “Do Not Track” Support



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Numbers don’t lie, Google’s Chrome web browser is indeed the dominant browser on the web. Since we surf the Internet so damn much, it takes a toll on our precious little devices. Be it a laptop, Chromebook, or whatever other device you can get Chrome on. Today, the team announced that the latest stable version of Chrome will save your battery life just a tad. Well, more than a tad for some.
In addition, Do Not Track Support is finally in Chrome:
This latest release also includes an option to send a “do not track” request to websites and web services. The effectiveness of such requests is dependent on how websites and services respond, so Google is working with others on a common way to respond to these requests in the future.
This is of course helpful for those of us who don’t want our surfing habits tracked as we move about the web, for advertising purposes or otherwise.
Here’s what the Chrome team said today:
We recently enabled GPU-accelerated video decoding for Chrome on Windows. Dedicated graphics chips draw far less power than a computer’s CPU, so using GPU-accelerated video decoding while watching videos can increase battery life significantly.
In our tests [1], the battery lasted 25% longer when GPU-accelerated video decoding was enabled. Now Chrome users on Windows will experience longer battery life so they don’t get cut off while watching their favorite YouTube video on repeat.
While this sounds like an extreme test, I often leave tabs open on my browser with YouTube videos running. In fact, when I have the sound off on my computer, or leave my headphones plugged in when I walk away, I’ll come back to a playlist on YouTube playing obnoxiously. So there’s something to this test.
In addition to the battery life saving, the Chrome team has also rolled out easier controls for handling specific website permissions, such as geolocation and video and microphone access. Basically, the browser is helping you save on resources and privacy if you don’t need to have them on in the first place. A lot of sites these days check for your location, even when they don’t really need them. It’s annoying.
The idea of using a lock to keep things controlled is easy enough for anyone to figure out. Since Chrome is dominating the marketplace, Google is going to have to keep on top of being at the forefront with ease of use, as well as resource usage. Safari and Chrome are my browsers of choice, and I personally can’t stand IE, and my Firefox usage has tailed off as of late.
If you’re a Chrome user, you probably get updates automatically, and if so…you might notice that your device’s battery life just got better.

Η Microsoft ανακοίνωσε ότι καταργεί το Messenger και ενσωματώνει την υπηρεσία στο Skype!


Skype Messenger
Η Microsoft ανακοίνωσε επίσημα πριν από λίγο την κατάργηση του δημοφιλούς Live Messenger και την ενσωμάτωση του στο Skype, αρκεί οι χρήστες να αναβαθμίσουν την υπηρεσία στην τελευταία έκδοση και να κάνουν login με το λογαριασμό που χρησιμοποιούσαν για το Messenger ώστε να δουν όλες τις επαφές τους!
Η οριστική απόσυρση του Live Messenger θα γίνει σταδιακά σε όλες τις χώρες μέσα στο πρώτο τρίμηνο του 2013! Δείτε παρακάτω τα επίσημα screenshots από το νέο Skype:
Skype Messenger 1

Skype Messenger 2
Skype Messenger 3

Το Microsoft Surface 32GB σας δίνει διαθέσιμα μόνο τα μισά GB για αποθηκευτικό χώρο

Μόλις χτες είδαμε το promo video για τις υποδοχές του Microsoft Surface και απ’ ότι φαίνεται η χρησιμότερη απ’ όλες είναι αυτή για τις κάρτες μνήμης microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC, καθώς η εταιρεία αποκάλυψε πόσος ελεύθερος χώρος απομένει για τον χρήστη στις δύο εκδόσεις του tablet.
Microsoft Surface White
Συγκεκριμένα, στην έκδοση των 32GB, στον χρήστη απομένουν διαθέσιμα περίπου τα μισά, αφού τα 32GB στο δεκαδικό σύστημα μεταφράζονται σε 29GB στο δυαδικό και από αυτά απαιτούνται 8GB για το λειτουργικό σύστημα Windows 8 RT και άλλα 5GB για τα εργαλεία επαναφοράς, επομένως περισσεύουν 16GB. Παρομοίως, τα 64GB της μεγάλης έκδοσης αντιστοιχούν σε 59GB στο δυαδικό σύστημα και με τις ίδιες αφαιρέσεις απομένουν διαθέσιμα τα 46GB.
Δεν πρέπει να σας παραξενεύει το γεγονός ότι ο πραγματικός ελεύθερος χώρος είναι μικρότερος από αυτόν που αγοράζετε, μιας και όλες οι εταιρείες ακολουθούν την ίδια τακτική και όλα τα λειτουργικά συστήματα καταλαμβάνουν αποθηκευτικό χώρο (όπως και τα προεγκαταστημένα widgets, εφαρμογές, UIs κλπ.). Ωστόσο, είναι η πρώτη φορά που συναντάμε μόλις το μισό διαθέσιμο από την αναγραφόμενη τιμή.
Ευτυχώς, υπάρχει η υποδοχή για τις κάρτες μνήμης (έως 64GB), η υπηρεσία SkyDrive (δωρεάν 7GB) και φυσικά η υποδοχή USB για τη σύνδεση Flash drive ή εξωτερικού σκληρού δίσκου.

Web Profiles: Το Instagram τώρα και σε web έκδοση!


Η αναμονή για πολλούς χρήστες του Instagram έφτασε στο τέλος της καθώς η εταιρεία εγκαινίασε το Web Profiles, μία νέα ιστοσελίδα που καθιστά τη δημοφιλέστατη -mobile μέχρι σήμερα- εφαρμογή διαθέσιμη και από υπολογιστή.
Με το Web Profiles έχετε πρόσβαση στο δικό σας προφίλ αλλά και αυτά των φίλων σας. Με μια πρώτη ματιά η ιστοσελίδα θυμίζει σε εμφάνιση το γνωστό σε όλους Facebook Timeline, με μια μεγάλη ‘Cover Photo’ να εμφανίζεται στο πάνω μέρος της σελίδας (η οποία περιέχει φωτογραφίες σας που εναλλάσσονται) και τη φωτογραφία προφίλ σας στο κάτω αριστερά μέρος.
Πιο κάτω βρίσκονται οι φωτογραφίες σας ταξινομημένες με χρονολογική σειρά. Περνώντας το ποντίκι πάνω από μια φωτογραφία, μπορείτε να δείτε την ακριβή ημερομηνία ανάρτησής της καθώς και τον αριθμό των σχολιών και likes.
Το μόνο που δε μπορείτε να κάνετε για την ώρα είναι να ανεβάσετε φωτογραφίες απευθείας από την υπηρεσία και να θέσετε τα φίλτρα σας. Το Web Profiles είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση Instagram.com/user (όπου user συμπληρώνετε το username σας). Σε περίπτωση που το προφίλ σας δεν είναι ακόμη διαθέσιμο, θα χρειαστεί να κάνετε μερικές μέρες υπομονή.

Rovio introduces Angry Birds prepaid debit cards


Rovio seems to be merchandising to make complete use of its most popular game series - Angry Birds. The company has in the past made merchandise like apparel and accessories. According to PCMag, the company is expanding its merchandising horizons, and has announced plans to introduce Angry Birds prepaid debit cards.

Rovio is partnering with Kaiku - a company based in California that offers prepaid debit cards. Users will be able to load the card from a bank account, credit card, direct deposit, or through PayPal.
The Angry Birds debit cards in a tie-up with Kaiku
The Angry Birds debit cards in a tie-up with Kaiku


"We launched Kaiku with a commitment to be a next-generation prepaid product for all kinds of consumers," Kaiku CEO Jon Round said in a statement. "Angry Birds is one of the most popular global games today and therefore epitomizes widespread appeal. This makes Rovio an ideal partner to help us make prepaid a smart and affordable financial option in today's increasingly cashless and mobile society."

"Rovio and Kaiku share a common philosophy in that we love to delight our fans with products that are affordable and packed with great features," said Rovio's vice president Andrew Stalbow.

The card will be available to the public in early 2013.

Earlier this month, it was revealed that the PC version of Angry Birds will be getting a retail release in India through a tie-up between Rovio Entertainment and Milestone Interactive. The games available in India will be Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio, and Angry Birds Space, with the prices starting from Rs 499.

“We are proud to finally make the Angry Birds franchise on PC available to fans in India. The Indian PC gaming market is vast and playing Angry Birds on this platform will make the experience enjoyable for gamers and casual fans alike," said Milestone CEO Jayont R Sharma.

Angry Birds Space was updated with ten new levels. With the update, a player can get 10 new levels of the Red Planet, and the main concept of the story is that the Bad Piggies are still hiding out on the fiery planet with the commandeered Mars Curiosity Rover. The plot of the game is for the birds to recover the eggs and rescue the rogue rover.

The 10 new levels feature on the Red Planet, and it also includes Curiosity Rover boss level. Another feature found here is that if one can get three stars in all levels, one can unlock an antenna egg level. Also, if a hidden rover has been found, then a player can unlock a super-secret bonus level. There are all new space eagle bonus levels, one per episode. If one gets 100 percent on the space eagle destruction metre then one can unlock five new levels.

When Angry Birds Space was first launched the game as the name suggests is set in space and is available for iOS, Android, PC and Mac with a whole new set of characters, scenarios and of course, the twisted physics of space.

Belkin first to release third-party Lightning accessories for iOS devices



When Apple launched the new Lighting connector with the iPhone 5, they immediately made all the existing accessories for iOS devices obsolete (unless you plan on using one of the optional adapters). However, it looks like it’s not going to take take long for accessory makers respond to the change and come out with new accessories designed for the new interface.
Belkin is the first out of the gate with a couple of accessories for your car that are compatible with the Lightning connector. The first is a car charger, that plugs into your car’s power outlet and connects to your iOS device through a Lightning connector. The second one is a Charge + Sync Dock, that doesn’t actually have a Lightning connector of its own but includes an audio jack and you can route your Lightning cable through it.
At $29.99 each, both accessories are considerably expensive for what they do and it would actually be cheaper to buy Apple’s adapters and use your old accessories. It would be best to wait for more manufacturers to release their products before jumping into the Lightning accessory market.

Το 65% των χρηστών του Internet έχει πέσει θύμα ηλεκτρονικής απάτης [Infographic]


Με τα κρούσματα ηλεκτρονικών επιθέσεων ολοένα να αυξάνονται, η ασφάλεια των δεδομένων μας είναι σήμερα ένα θέμα μείζουσας σημασίας. Σύμφωνα με νέα έρευνα του Ponemon Institute, το 65% των χρηστών του Internet σε όλο τον κόσμο έχει πέσει θύμα ηλεκτρονικής απάτης, είτε αυτή έχει να κάνει με ιούς είτε με την υποκλοπή των δεδομένων του.
Όσον αφορά τις αμερικανικές επιχειρήσεις, το 90% έχει υποστεί παραβίαση κατά τον τελευταίο χρόνο και το 59% περισσότερες από μία φορές. Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες δείτε το παρακάτω Infographic και φυσικά να θυμάστε να επιλέγετε πάντα ισχυρούς κωδικούς και όχι κάποιους από τη συγκεκριμένη λίστα (25 χειρότερα passwords για το 2012).
























Monday, November 5, 2012

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.




With the release of Surface, Microsoft is taking a serious dive into the wide world of hardware production. But this isn't the first time Microsoft has gone down that road. In fact, Redmond has racked up a pretty impressive catalogue of devices. Here's a list of all of them.

Surface Hardware

Surface RT

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.

Photo: Microsoft

Surface Touch Cover

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.

Photo: Microsoft

Surface Type Cover

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Hardware

1st Gen: Zune 30

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

2nd Gen: Zune, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

3rd Gen: Zune 80

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Ted S. Warren/AP
Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

4th Gen: Zune 180

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photos: Microsoft

5th Gen: Zune HD

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photos: Microsoft

Zune Sync Cable

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Home AV Pack

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Travel Pack

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Premium Headphones Version 1

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Premium Headphones Version 2

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Dock Version 1

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Dock Version 2

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Zune Car Charger

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Keyboards

Arc Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Digital Media Pro Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Internet Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Recycledgoods

Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Multimedia keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Natural Ergonomic Desktop 4000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Natural Elite Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photos: Microsoft

Natural Keyboard Pro

Natural MultiMedia Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Sculpt Comfort Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Sculpt Mobile Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder 4x keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder 6x keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

 Wedge Keyboard Mobile

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wired Desktop 200

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photos: Microsoft

Wired Desktop 400

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wired Keyboard 500

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photos: Microsoft

Wired Keyboard 600

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Comfort Keyboard 4000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Comfort 5000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Optical Desktop Elite Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 8000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Media Desktop 1000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Keyboard 2000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Keyboard 3000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Keyboard 6000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Keyboard 800

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Laser Desktop 3000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Laser Desktop 5000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Laser Desktop 6000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Laser Desktop 7000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Multimedia Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Natural MultiMedia Keyboard

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Recycledgoods

Wireless Optical Desktop 700

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Reclusa

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Webcams

LifeCam Studio, LifeCam HD 3000, LifeCam Cinema, LifeCam Show, LifeCam VX-2000, LifeCam VX-5000, LifeCam VX-5500, LifeCam HD-5000, LifeCam HD-5001, LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photos: Microsoft

LifeCam NX-3000, LifeCam NX-6000, LifeCam VX-1000, LifeCam VX-3000, LifeCam VX-6000, LifeCam VX-7000, LifeCam VX-800

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photos Microsoft

Assorted Other Goodies

The Digital Sound System 80, DSS80

Microsoft Cordless Phone System

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Fingerprint Reader

Microsoft RoundTable

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Response Point

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Bluetooth Number Pad

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Cooling Base

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Pixel Sense (Tech Formerly Known as Surface)

Actimates

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: HKIEd Library
Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: HKIEd Library/Microsoft
Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Home Networking Products

Wireless Base Station MN-700

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Base Station MN-500

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Base Station MN-100

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless USB Adapter MN-510

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter MN-710

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Ethernet USB Adapter MN-110

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Notebook Adapter MN-720

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Notebook Adapter MN-520

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Ethernet Notebook Adapter MN-120

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless PCI Adapter MN-730

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Ethernet PCI Adapter MN-130

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

5-Port Switch MN-150

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Notebook Kit MN-820

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Notebook Kit MN-620

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Desktop Kit MN-610

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Headsets

Lifechat LX-1000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Lifechat LX-2000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Lifechat LX-3000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Lifechat LX-4000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Lifechat LX-6000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Lifechat ZX-6000

Every Single Microsoft Device. Ever.Photo: Microsoft

Xbox Hardware

The Original Xbox


Photo: Steve Wilson/Newsmakers)/Getty Images

Xbox: Atari Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2

Photo: Ebay

Xbox: Launch Team Console

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: seattlegoodwill/Ebay

Xbox: Skeleton Black

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox: Panzer Dragoon Orta Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: PlayRight

Xbox: Translucent Green

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox: Halo 2 Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: 1990gabe/Ebay

Xbox: Kasumi-Chan Blue

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox: Mountain Dew Edition

Xbox: Hulk/Pepsi Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: xfusion2010

Xbox: Tony Hawk 2 Underground Edition

Xbox: Hello Kitty Crystal

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: N/A/Microsoft

Xbox: Pure White

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Play Asia

Xbox: World Racing Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Thairetro

Xbox Controllers

Xbox 360 Elite

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 S

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Xbox 360: Halo 3 Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360: The Simpsons Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360: Resident Evil 5 Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360: Modern Warfare 2 Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360: Modern Warfare 3 Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360: Halo 4 Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360: Halo Reach Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360: Gears of Ware 3 Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Launch Team Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: johnporcaro

Xbox 360: Kinect Star Wars Bundle

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controllers

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Evan-amos/Wikimedia Commons
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Evan-amos/Wikimedia Commons
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Blackwatch21/Wikimedia Commons
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controller: Spartan and Brute Editions

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controller: Dragon Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controller: ODST Edition

Xbox 360 Controller: Radioactive Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controller: Fable 3 Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controller: Halo 4 Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Controller: Xbox Live 5 Year Anniversary

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: xbox-scene.com

Kinect

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images

Chatpad

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Alphathon/Wikimedia Commons
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Alphathon/Wikimedia Commons
Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 HD DVD Player

Xbox 360 Wireless Headset

Xbox 360 Wireless Headset: Halo 3 Edition

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Wired Headset

Xbox Live Vision Camera

Xbox 360 Detachable hard drive

Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter

Xbox Wireless Adapter MN-740

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Battery Pack

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Charge and Play Kit

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Modern Warfare 3 Bluetooth Headset

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Hard Drive Data Transfer Cable 

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 High Speed HDMI Cable

Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Wired Mice

Basic Optical Mouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Comfort Mouse 3000

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Comfort Mouse 4500

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Comfort Mouse 6000

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Comfort Optical Mouse 1000

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Comfort Optical Mouse 3000

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Compact Mouse 100

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Compact Optical Mouse 500

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Express Mouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

IntelliMouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Bill Buxton/Microsoft

IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

IntelliMouse 4.0

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Intellimouse Explorer 4.0 with Bluetooth

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

IntelliMouse Optical

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Mobile Memory Mouse 8000

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Notebook Optical Mouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Optical Mouse 100

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Optical Mouse 200

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Optical Mouse by Starck

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photos: Microsoft

Wheel Mouse

Wheel Mouse Optical (AKA The Best Mouse Ever)

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Original, no-wheel mouse

Microsoft Mouse: 1982

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Trackball Optical Mouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 2Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Gaming Hardware

Sidewinder Gamepad


Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder 3D pro

Microsoft Megalist Page 3

Photo: Smirnoff103/Wikimedia Commons

Sidewinder Precision Pro

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: MOS6502/Wikimedia Commons/Microsoft

Sidewinder Precision 2

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft/Jlochoap/Wikimedia Commons

Sidewinder Force Feedback 2

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Joystick

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Force Feedback Wheel

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Strategic Commander

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Game Voice

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Freestyle Pro

Sidewinder Dual Strike

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sidewinder Gamepad Pro

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Mice

Arc Mouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Arc Touch Mouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Explorer Touch Mouse

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Microsoft Megalist Page 3Microsoft Megalist Page 3Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photos: Microsoft

Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 7000

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Sculpt Touch Mouse

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Standard Wireless Optical Mouse 1000

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Touch Mouse

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Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Wedge Touch Mouse

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Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer

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Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0

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Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth

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Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader

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Wireless Laser Mouse 5000

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Wireless Laser Mouse 6000

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Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 v2

Microsoft Megalist Page 3
Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Laser Mouse 8000

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Wireless Mobile Mouse 1000

Microsoft Megalist Page 3Photo: Microsoft

Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000

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Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500

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Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000

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Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000

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Wireless Mouse 1000

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Wireless Mouse 2000

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Wireless Mouse 5000

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Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000

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Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 7000

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Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000

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Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000

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Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000

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Wireless Optical Mouse

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Wireless Optical Mouse 2000

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Wireless Optical Mouse 5000

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Explorer Mini Mouse

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Mobile Memory Mouse 8000

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So that's it, which brings us to the final burning question: What did I miss? This was the most ludicrously, absurdly completionist assignment I've ever received. Despite hours of scraping Microsoft's list of current drivers, and going insane due to ridiculously generic product names ("Notebook Optical Mouse?" Really?) I must have missed something. You know what it is? Throw a picture in the comments, add to this preposterous list, and spare me my boss's fiery wrath.