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Blogs Thoughts on The Arctic Cooling GCM

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by arcticstoat, 18 Feb 2011.

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  1. arcticstoat

    arcticstoat Minimodder

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    This isn’t really a review, and I can’t label it as such, if only because Arctic Cooling’s GCM isn’t really the type of device we usually cover. Still, when it landed in the office I just couldn’t help myself. It looked so cheap and nasty that the other guys in the office recoiled from it in melodramatic disgust. I had to write about it....

    http://www.bit-tech.net/blog/gaming/2011/02/18/thoughts-on-the-arctic-cooling-gcm/
     
    arcticstoat, 18 Feb 2011
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  2. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    Arrrgghhhhhhhh!

    My eyes are bleeding!

    Damn you!
     
    adidan, 18 Feb 2011
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  3. Loafers

    Loafers What's a Dremel?

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    Since nobody in your office likes them, can I have one :D?
     
    Loafers, 18 Feb 2011
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  4. mi1ez

    mi1ez Modder

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    I'll stick with my original Game Boy then (which still comes on holiday with me)!
     
    mi1ez, 18 Feb 2011
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  5. antiHero

    antiHero ReliXmas time!

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    Quietpc has them for 29 pounds before vat.
     
    antiHero, 18 Feb 2011
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  6. Canon

    Canon Reformed

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    looks set to rival the 3DS for sure :eyebrow:
     
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  7. FelixTech

    FelixTech Robot

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    I think the review still stands :)
     
    FelixTech, 18 Feb 2011
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  8. Guinevere

    Guinevere Mega Mom

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    What no screen shots?
     
    Guinevere, 18 Feb 2011
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  9. Zurechial

    Zurechial Elitist

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    But can it play Crysis?



    ...Sorry.
     
    Zurechial, 18 Feb 2011
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  10. Xir

    Xir Modder

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    Why is it called Arctic Cooling?
    Doesn't fit into their productline at all :confused:
     
    Xir, 18 Feb 2011
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  11. mkb

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    LOL that was a little scathing hehe. So in summary: do not want.
     
    mkb, 18 Feb 2011
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  12. PureSilver

    PureSilver E-tailer Tailor

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    Bargain!
     
    PureSilver, 18 Feb 2011
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  13. maverik-sg1

    maverik-sg1 Minimodder

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    So reading between the lines - you don't like it then? :p
     
    maverik-sg1, 18 Feb 2011
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  14. Cupboard

    Cupboard I'm not a modder.

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    On one hand, good that you seem to have made up with Arctic Cooling.
    OTOH, lol
     
    Cupboard, 18 Feb 2011
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  15. Skippylee

    Skippylee Now then!

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    Having tried one of these I totally agree with the review. It is as described. But I have to say the product is not aimed at mature gamers, those people how are used to the game play of the more modern hand held gaming consoles, so you would think it is a "pile of crap", I know I did, and still do!

    The GCM is aimed at young children of 4-7, the type of kid who will pick up a console like this, play it for about a month or so and then move onto some new. Trust me I know. I have a kid at that age and that is exactly how it went, he loved it! Therefore it is cheaper for you to buy a console like this than one of the more expensive mainstream alternatives. It's better to waste £30-40 rather than £100+!
     
    Skippylee, 18 Feb 2011
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  16. l3v1ck

    l3v1ck Fueling the world, one oil well at a time.

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    You guys need to come up with a "Bit-Tech Steaming Turd Award" for products this bad.
     
    l3v1ck, 18 Feb 2011
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  17. enciem

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    Looks like trash, but I'd love something similar that had all the old LCD Game & Watch games on it. Loved those things.
     
    enciem, 18 Feb 2011
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  18. edzieba

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    Could be worse. It could be a PopStation.
     
    edzieba, 18 Feb 2011
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  19. Toploaded

    Toploaded What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah pretty much, it's what gamers like us would give to their young kids to stop them whining on about playing our PSP's. However, for the same price you could probably get a gameboy advance with a good few games off ebay, so there really is just no justification for this.
     
    Toploaded, 18 Feb 2011
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  20. Blackmoon181

    Blackmoon181 Geography,Its not just colouring in

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    whats the battery life like on it ?

    the only saving grace perhaps....
     
    Blackmoon181, 18 Feb 2011
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