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I unbox the Acer Aspire AS5253-BZ893 Notebook featuring AMD’s C-50 APU. This processor combines a dual core (1.0 GHZ) CPU with a Radeon 6250 Graphics Processor. Look forward to my full review coming April 22nd! Follow me on twitter: twitter.com Become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com Watch exclusive content on Blistered Thumbs: www.blisteredthumbs.net Subscribe to 3Killabytes: www.youtube.com

The Acorn Electron was the baby brother of the BBC Micro, both of which are relatively unknown outside of the UK and Europe. And although it wasn’t the unprecedented success Acorn might have hoped it to be, it’s still an awesome 8-bit machine that I think any computer collector or retro gamer should consider! This is a basic overview of the history, hardware and software of the Elk, from the perspective of an American collector. How do the pros and cons stack up, and is it worth getting an Elk over the BBC Model B? Many thanks to UKRetroGames for the Electron! www.youtube.com Also a big thanks to ImperialProductions for the Elk software! www.youtube.com Get your LGR swag here! Help support the show and your own geek pride! www.cafepress.com Follow LGR on Twitter for updates and retro ramblings: www.twitter.com

Review from the perspective of a somewhat casual collector: is the first “home PC” from IBM, the PC jr, worth buying today? A run-down of the history, pros and cons of the system and games, what to look for and be aware of when buying. 3-voice square wave sound forever! Paratrooper King’s Quest Leisure Suit Larry Demon Attack Boulderdash Thexder Lots more information and troubleshooting at: www.brutman.com

The first Macintosh. Not many computers are this legendary or can make the claim that even being from 1984 its direct descendants are still sold today. But is it worth buying one to a games collector? The Insanely Great Apple Macintosh 128 Computer System Thanks to Killgruz for assistance and inspiration! His rad channel: www.youtube.com Lode Runner Banzai Crystal Quest Daleks Mac Bugs! Cairo Shootout

Watch in High Definition! Classic Game Room HD reviews HEAVY WEAPON for XBLA on Xbox 360 Live Arcade. This Heavy Weapon review has gameplay footage from Heavy Weapon in HD showing game play action as you drive your awesome tank into combat! It’s like Robotron 2084 meets Metal Slug. Wave after wave of bombers, airplanes and helicopters come at you in glorious 2D to blow your tank to bits. You fight them off with Robotron style controls and a variety of upgraded weaponry like rockets, flak and lasers. The Megalaser clears out enemies with one fell swoop, the nukes blast them to bits and achievement points can be won in Heavy Weapon on XBLA. Released in early 2007 by Pop Cap, Heavy Weapon is affordable today and totally awesome with a mission mode, survival mode and 4-player co-op gameplay. If you like old school arcade video games then Heavy Weapon will appeal to you because of it’s excellent gameplay and obvious influence from 1980′s video games like Robotron and Space Invaders. Classic Game Room HD reviews XBLA video games because CGRHD is an XBLA game reviewer reviewing XBLA games on Xbox 360. Earn achievement points in Heavy Weapon.

A brief review of the Apple IIGS and a look at its history.

This is my look at and review of the BBC Master 128K from 1986. Also featuring in this review is a viglen 5.25 inch double disk drive and a Microvitec 452 monitor….enjoy an feel free to comment :o) I also have a Facebook group and I can also be found on Twitter too if you want more insanity in your life :o) Facebook : Cut and paste this search “RetroGamerVX, Retro gaming” Twitter : twitter.com