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E:28.10.07:Dell Dimension XPS210 PC plus The Settlers: Rise of an Empire+more

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http://www.computerbuyer.co.uk/buyer/competitions/
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=460 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=2><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>Computer Buyer Competition (Issue 198)
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Expires: 28 Oct 07
As usual we've got some fantastic prizes to give away. This month's goodies include a Dell Dimension XPS210 PC, Samsung's SM245B monitor, Corel Graphics Suite software and great Dremel toolkits. Dell Dimension XPS210 PC plus The Settlers: Rise of an Empire
www.dell.co.uk
http://thesettlers.uk.ubi.com
One PC and monitor to win - £1,000 inc VAT
Five games to win - £29.99 inc VAT
The Dell Dimension XPS210 is a capable desktop PC that adds convenience with an array of ports and connections. Eight USB ports and front-mounted FireWire let you plug in multiple peripherals and gadgets with ease. The Dimension XPS210 comes with a 22-inch TFT monitor which has a speedy 5ms response time to keep up with games and movies, high contrast ratio and 1,680x1,050 resolution, displaying images, documents, graphics and video with stunning detail, vivid colour and fluid motion. To complement this system we have five copies of The Settlers: Rise of an Empire to give away. In this brand new game from Ubisoft, your challenge is to establish busy, bustling towns in a fantastic medieval world, care for the welfare of your settlers and protect your kingdom against dangers.
Samsung SM245B
www.samsung.com/uk
One to win - £430 inc VAT
22-inch screens are becoming common with new PCs, but the Samsung SM24B 24-inch widescreen monitor goes one better. The extra space is a boon with applications that have lots of tool palettes, including graphics, music and video programs, or when you want to use more than one application at once. Exclusive MagicBright 3, MagicColour and MagicTune technologies give you complete control over outstanding colour, and with a fast 5ms response time the screen is perfect for video editing, gaming, and of course enjoying DVD movies on your PC.
Epson Stylus D120
www.epson.co.uk
Epson's new Stylus D120 is a high-speed, high-quality printer for the office and home. As well as printing laser-like text, vibrant colour-graphics and photos, this four-colour inkjet is reckoned to be the fastest in its class. It uses Epson's individual ink cartridge system, and with only 15 watts of power consumption its low-power printing technology saves energy and keeps costs down.
iGo Auto/Power Xtender & Tips
www.igo.com
One of each to win - £27 inc VAT
The iGo Auto is an in-car charger that allows you to charge all your mobile devices, including mobile phones, satnav systems and portable gaming devices, while on the move. The iGo Power Xtender provides an emergency power source of power for your mobile gadgets using two AA batteries, and with a variety of 'tips' available to suit different devices it works with popular gadgets including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices and digital cameras.
CorelDRAWGraphics Suite X3
www.corel.co.uk
One to win - £329 inc VAT
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 simplifies the design process for projects of any scale, including logo creation, marketing brochures and eye-catching signs. But it's also straightforward enough to get anyone started. The package delivers an unmatched combination of superior design capabilities, speed, ease of use and affordability. More than 40 new enhancements in this version include Corel PowerTRACE, which quickly and easily converts images into editable vector graphics.
Dremel toolkits
www.dremel.com
Three to win - £150 inc VAT
Dremel is a top name in precision tools. This great toolkit includes the Dremel 300 Series Multi Tool, the new Multi-Vise, Flex Shaft, Dremel DVD and two cases with 75 accessories. The 300 series is a new multi-tool with unique ergonomic design, offering a comfortable grip and lightweight housing.
Trustive subscriptions
www.trustive.com
Two to win - £264 inc VAT
Trustive is a European wireless hotspot access provider that helps users connect via a network of hotspots. These are brought together in an easy-to-use unified service, allowing you to access the Internet from many different locations with one login and one bill. You can buy either a subscription or pre-paid minutes for the service, which you can access at any of Trustive's 23,000 hotspots across Europe. Ideal for laptop users on the move, the service will be at the disposal of two winners who'll get a year's subscription worth £264.
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</TD><TD vAlign=top>How many USB ports does the Dell Dimension XPS210 have?
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</TD><TD vAlign=top><INPUT type=radio value=5 name=ques1476 lf="forms[1].ques1476"> 5
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=competitionWinners colSpan=2>On completing and submitting this competition, you will automatically be entered into a draw for one of these prizes. No correspondence will be entered into and the winners will be notified by post or email within 28 days of the closing date. The competition is not open to employees of Dennis Publishing or participating companies. No cash alternative will be offered. The prize (s) described are available at the date of publication. Events may occur that render the promotion or the rewarding of the prize impossible due to reasons beyond Dennis Publishing’s control, which may at its discretion vary or amend the promotion and the reader agrees that no liability shall be attached to Dennis Publishing as a result thereof. Proof of emailing will not be accepted as proof of delivery and no responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or for any technical failure or for any event which may cause the competition to be disrupted or corrupted. Where necessary, in order to determine an outright winner or winners to a competition, the Editor reserves the right to request entrants to take part in an eliminating contest (or 'tie breaker'). Where for any reason there are more winners than prizes on offer, the Editor reserves the right to conduct a simple draw to determine the winner or winners of the prizes. Unless otherwise stated, entry to all competitions is restricted to entrants of 18 years of age or over. Names of winners will be available on receipt of a request enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Competitions Manager, Dennis Publishing, 30 Cleveland St, London W1T 4JD. If the winner of a competition is unable to take up a prize for any reason, the Editor reserves the right to award it to an alternative winner, in which case the first winner chosen will not be eligible for any share of the prize whatsoever. The Editor’s decision is final and it is a condition of entry to any competition that the entrant agrees to be bound by these rules whether they be published or not, and that the decisions of the Editor and judges on any matter whatsoever arising out of or connected with the competition are final. No purchase of the magazine is necessary.
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Expires: 28 Oct 07

www.dell.co.uk
http://thesettlers.uk.ubi.com
One PC and monitor to win - £1,000 inc VAT
Five games to win - £29.99 inc VAT
The Dell Dimension XPS210 is a capable desktop PC that adds convenience with an array of ports and connections. Eight USB ports and front-mounted FireWire let you plug in multiple peripherals and gadgets with ease. The Dimension XPS210 comes with a 22-inch TFT monitor which has a speedy 5ms response time to keep up with games and movies, high contrast ratio and 1,680x1,050 resolution, displaying images, documents, graphics and video with stunning detail, vivid colour and fluid motion. To complement this system we have five copies of The Settlers: Rise of an Empire to give away. In this brand new game from Ubisoft, your challenge is to establish busy, bustling towns in a fantastic medieval world, care for the welfare of your settlers and protect your kingdom against dangers.
Samsung SM245B
www.samsung.com/uk
One to win - £430 inc VAT
22-inch screens are becoming common with new PCs, but the Samsung SM24B 24-inch widescreen monitor goes one better. The extra space is a boon with applications that have lots of tool palettes, including graphics, music and video programs, or when you want to use more than one application at once. Exclusive MagicBright 3, MagicColour and MagicTune technologies give you complete control over outstanding colour, and with a fast 5ms response time the screen is perfect for video editing, gaming, and of course enjoying DVD movies on your PC.
Epson Stylus D120
www.epson.co.uk
Epson's new Stylus D120 is a high-speed, high-quality printer for the office and home. As well as printing laser-like text, vibrant colour-graphics and photos, this four-colour inkjet is reckoned to be the fastest in its class. It uses Epson's individual ink cartridge system, and with only 15 watts of power consumption its low-power printing technology saves energy and keeps costs down.
iGo Auto/Power Xtender & Tips
www.igo.com
One of each to win - £27 inc VAT
The iGo Auto is an in-car charger that allows you to charge all your mobile devices, including mobile phones, satnav systems and portable gaming devices, while on the move. The iGo Power Xtender provides an emergency power source of power for your mobile gadgets using two AA batteries, and with a variety of 'tips' available to suit different devices it works with popular gadgets including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices and digital cameras.
CorelDRAWGraphics Suite X3
www.corel.co.uk
One to win - £329 inc VAT
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 simplifies the design process for projects of any scale, including logo creation, marketing brochures and eye-catching signs. But it's also straightforward enough to get anyone started. The package delivers an unmatched combination of superior design capabilities, speed, ease of use and affordability. More than 40 new enhancements in this version include Corel PowerTRACE, which quickly and easily converts images into editable vector graphics.
Dremel toolkits
www.dremel.com
Three to win - £150 inc VAT
Dremel is a top name in precision tools. This great toolkit includes the Dremel 300 Series Multi Tool, the new Multi-Vise, Flex Shaft, Dremel DVD and two cases with 75 accessories. The 300 series is a new multi-tool with unique ergonomic design, offering a comfortable grip and lightweight housing.
Trustive subscriptions
www.trustive.com
Two to win - £264 inc VAT
Trustive is a European wireless hotspot access provider that helps users connect via a network of hotspots. These are brought together in an easy-to-use unified service, allowing you to access the Internet from many different locations with one login and one bill. You can buy either a subscription or pre-paid minutes for the service, which you can access at any of Trustive's 23,000 hotspots across Europe. Ideal for laptop users on the move, the service will be at the disposal of two winners who'll get a year's subscription worth £264.
<FORM action=/buyer/Competition/frontend.php method=post><INPUT type=hidden value=1529 name=id> <INPUT type=hidden value=/buyer/competitions/0709141558/124980/computer-buyer-competition-issue-198.html name=http_ref> <INPUT type=hidden value=/Competition/0709141558/competition.php?id=124980 name=http_ref_old> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=349 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=right width=20>Q:
</TD><TD vAlign=top>How many USB ports does the Dell Dimension XPS210 have?
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top align=right width=20>A:
</TD><TD vAlign=top><INPUT type=radio value=5 name=ques1476 lf="forms[1].ques1476"> 5
<INPUT type=radio value=6 name=ques1476 lf="forms[1].ques1476"> 6
<INPUT type=radio value=8 name=ques1476 lf="forms[1].ques1476"> 8
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=competitionWinners colSpan=2>On completing and submitting this competition, you will automatically be entered into a draw for one of these prizes. No correspondence will be entered into and the winners will be notified by post or email within 28 days of the closing date. The competition is not open to employees of Dennis Publishing or participating companies. No cash alternative will be offered. The prize (s) described are available at the date of publication. Events may occur that render the promotion or the rewarding of the prize impossible due to reasons beyond Dennis Publishing’s control, which may at its discretion vary or amend the promotion and the reader agrees that no liability shall be attached to Dennis Publishing as a result thereof. Proof of emailing will not be accepted as proof of delivery and no responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or for any technical failure or for any event which may cause the competition to be disrupted or corrupted. Where necessary, in order to determine an outright winner or winners to a competition, the Editor reserves the right to request entrants to take part in an eliminating contest (or 'tie breaker'). Where for any reason there are more winners than prizes on offer, the Editor reserves the right to conduct a simple draw to determine the winner or winners of the prizes. Unless otherwise stated, entry to all competitions is restricted to entrants of 18 years of age or over. Names of winners will be available on receipt of a request enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Competitions Manager, Dennis Publishing, 30 Cleveland St, London W1T 4JD. If the winner of a competition is unable to take up a prize for any reason, the Editor reserves the right to award it to an alternative winner, in which case the first winner chosen will not be eligible for any share of the prize whatsoever. The Editor’s decision is final and it is a condition of entry to any competition that the entrant agrees to be bound by these rules whether they be published or not, and that the decisions of the Editor and judges on any matter whatsoever arising out of or connected with the competition are final. No purchase of the magazine is necessary.
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Is the answer 8?0
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Yes it's 8, says so in the description.:money:0
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That link didn't work for me for some reason. Took me to an item of news about 3 and Skype.
Try this one folks if the above one doesn't work for you too:
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/buyer/competitions/0709141558/124980/computer-buyer-competition-issue-198.html“We are not interested in the fact that the brain has the consistency of cold porridge.” - Alan Turing (1912-1954)0 -
monsieur_epargnant wrote: »That link didn't work for me for some reason. Took me to an item of news about 3 and Skype.
Try this one folks if the above one doesn't work for you too:
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/buyer/competitions/0709141558/124980/computer-buyer-competition-issue-198.htmlto be updated:;)0 -
If (like me) you can't find comp. Log in, then come back to OP link, and you will get the comp page.0
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