Most Wanted Gifts for This Holiday Season..or so we think !

Tis' the Season for giving and these days every retailer/web-site is on the bandwagon to voice their opinion on the most desired gifts for the Christmas holidays, circa 2010. Sites like Amazon, MSN, ebay, etc. to name a few, have their own top selling lists . Hey, if the big Kahunas can play so can we! That's right, we too have own list...heh heh!!




Here goes...

1. Canon Power Shot SD1400 IS ELPH
2. The iPad or the Samsung Galaxy Tablet
3. The Kindle and/or Aluratek ebook reader Pro w 100 books/mp3 player
4. Garmin Nuvi 1350
   
5. Cyborg R.A.T 7 gaming Mouse
6. Speakal iPig iPod Docking Station (Pink)
7. Xbox Kinect ..and the list goes on.
   

Another quick list that we would like to share is http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-gifts. This site takes into account gifts for every age group.

If you have a list, please do share it with us. We shall publish it on our blog for all to see.

So until the next blog, get ready for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and all those wonderful celebrations that make life more meaningful !!

Phone skins...every gadget should have one.

There are everywhere, in every store and cranny round you. Phone skins are what fashion is to humans. They come in various colours , designs and heck you can even customize them.

Companies like iSkin, Marware, Belkin and a host of others are working mercilessly to carve a niche in this ever booming market. Big Box stores and online stores such as The Magik Box are also part of this big revolution in tech design.

What constitutes an accessory? As per the Merriam Webster Dictionary , an accessory is defined as not essential in itself but adding to the beauty convenience and effectiveness of something else.

To begin , the cell/ mobile units are not a cheap bunch . Even with 3-year plans they can range from $79.99 to the max (depending on the phone). You’re going to need the must have accessories to protect your investment and be apart of the in-crowd without breaking a sweat.

Generally, the basic functionality is to protect the device. Variation in designs and texture is what makes them desirable and thus fall into various price brackets. As for their colours and desings , you can get one to match anything from a suit to a dress, from and executives day out to a Tea Party, to a club . To the new tech generation, skins are a must have; the "in thing"!

Remember, quality does come at a price, so it would be wise to spend a little more than the $5 case that will last you for a week or so. Cheap here doesn't cut it, we are speaking about something that is a lot of $$$$.

We, at the Magik Box, bring you the best manufacturer's in the industry for less. We carry quality and reasonably priced accessories for iPods , iPhones, Blackberry, and more. From the macho/ rugged look(RadTech OtterBox 3G iPhone Defender Case at $49.99 ) to the more feminine feel(Marware Emmie iPhone 4 Leather Clutch Purse Case - Black/White $31.99) , we have them all.

The list of manufacturers and their accessories just keeps on getting longer and longer. We do our best to keep up with the phones carried by the Major Canadian Telecomm Giants like Bell, Rogers and Telus. The newer entrants into the market have now got us on a limb as it means more variety and better accessories and even better deals for our customers.

Promos are in the works for the holidays, but that is another blog, another time. Will keep you posted.

ESET Smart Security V4.0 3 User (Bilingual)

ESET Smart Security V4.0 3 User (Bilingual)

Product Description

With a personal firewall, antispam, and the same antivirus and antispyware protection delivered by ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Smart Security is the most comprehensive defense against Internet threats. These threats come in many forms. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, approximately 70 new variants of malware-viruses, trojans, worms, rootkits, spyware, and more-will have been released. But ESET Smart Security will keep you safe. And with the addition of personal firewall software, you can proactively filter content, ensuring customized protection. ESET Smart Security is a tightly integrated solution designed to protect computers from a range of threats. Built on the award-winning ESET NOD32 Antivirus and its powerful ThreatSense engine, ESET Smart Security provides antispyware, antispam and customized firewall features to protect you, your family and your business from Internet threats.

Product Benefits

Built on the award-winning NOD32 antivirus and antispyware engine, ESET Smart Security stops most new threats proactively, well before other vendors have issued a signature, maximizing your defense against new and unknown threats.

• Integrated antispam and personal firewall keeps your online life safe and cleans Internet traffic and email, even when it's SSL-encrypted.
• Stops threats from entering through removable devices so you can share files with confidence
• Integrated SysInspector and SysRescue simplify system diagnosis and recovery
• Self defense prevents malware from degrading your level of protection
• Tiny signature updates happen discretely as needed and won't bog down your system

We at The Magik Box personally use ESET Smart Security and we have been very happy with it's performance.

Saitek Cyborg R.A.T 5 and the R.A.T 7...we got 'em !

We got RAT'S and we are damn proud of it !! The Magik Box now has the new and revolutionary PC gaming mouse called the Cyborg R.A.T 5 & R.A.T 7 at exciting prices of $67.99 and $97.99. These mice have features that make PC Gaming a breeze. The R.A.T's are fully customizable gaming mouse/mice completely decked out with specialty buttons, movable plates, and a wickedly accurate tracking system. The entire body of the mouse is able to conform to the user’s hand by way of several knobs. Also, the back plate of the mouse, the part that rests under the palm of the hand, pulls out or in to accommodate the general size of their hand.

They Got Laser's BABY !! 4000 and 5600DPI respectively.. Woohoo !!

Wait and there's more... Click here for more detailed features.

Origins of The Magik Box

The Magik Box (www.themagikbox.com) is a dream in motion. Born in a basement in Scarborough, Ontario in the late summer of 2008, the business concept was based on affordable pricing for everyone in the fast track world of technology.

Like a phoenix from a flame, with no spending cash but plastic, we decided to plunge into the world of retail. Once decided on the products to be sold , we then had to contact distributors. But again , skepticism raised it’s ugly head. Which distributor would have enough faith to deal with a sole proprietor that decided to build a store from ground zero? At the time, every distributor we approached asked us for how much inventory we would carry and what our annual sales targets were..yeah right !! We simply replied 'NONE and had no idea as we just arrived on the scene. Based on tip from a friend, who used to manage an Apple Store in Toronto, we finally found one distributor who agreed to support The Magik Box on its way (They are with us to this day..Love them !!).

We moved to outsource our web-site creation overseas. It was a really slow process but a good web-site was created nonetheless. Family and friends decided to pitch in to populate the site and it went a bit smoother from then on.

There is more to narrate ,if you are interested (info@themagikbox.com)

Back to the Box, the aim of The Magik Box is to bring the latest and the best in computing software , PC and online gaming, Accessories (iPod, iPad, Blackberry), computer components, etc. We carry all the well known brands like Microsoft, Apple , Belkin, Steelseries, Symantec, iSkin, Logitech...and the list goes on and on.

We do not just want to be the online store that you will pass by in cyberspace. Time and money are both precious to our Customers. A one-stop shop is what will definitely meet your needs. The Magik Box will bring you the best possible customer service and prices, guaranteed. We will be with you every step of the way.

Like a magic lamp, we want to be the genie you can call on when decide on a new techie gadget, you need to create your special experience.

We look forward to building relations with you and thank you for being our customer.

Sincerely,

Rohan Figueirado

Principal

Fallout New Vegas

October 2008..It has been almost 2 years since Fallout 3. Given a 9.2 rating by IGN.com, it still competed with the mega successful COD: Modern Warfare, released a month later. We think that this game will do equally well if not better that its predecessor Fallout 3.

First Shooter games have the best sales, motivating their manufacturers to out perform and out succeed the competition.

Back to Fallout New Vegas , the Release dates seem all over the place with October 19th, 2010 (US), October 22nd, 2010 (EU) & November 4th, 2010 (JP) ..Poor chaps!

Background: The game is set in a post-apocalyptic,retro-futuristic Las Vegas following the Great Wat (aka nuclear war) between the US, China and the other countries, a conventional that occurred on October 23, 2077 . It lasted less than 2-hours despite causing immense damage and destruction. Before the Great War were the Resource Wars, during which the United Nations disbanded, a plague rendered the United States paranoid, and good ol' Canada was annexed. The city of New Vegas itself, didn't get hit as much as other districts, and most buildings were left intact. The Hoover Dam now supplies all the free electricity and water to those who hold reign over it.

Story
Fallout: New Vegas takes place in 2280, 3-years after the events of Fallout 3 and 39-years after Fallout 2. The New California Republic plays a major part in the story in a three way struggle between the Caesar's Legion slavers and the local New Vegas populace.

Moving on...('nough with the time line already !!)

The Courier, the player character, is meant to deliver a package to Primm (is one of the towns in the Mojave Wasteland). However, the Courier ends up shot and buried in a shallow grave, only to be rescued by Victor (a securitron) and taken back to Goodsprings. The Courier is then treated by a man named Dr. Mitchell.

Gameplay (courtesy Amazon.ca)
Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, America's First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland.

Game Features

• Feel the Heat in New Vegas! Not even nuclear fallout could slow the hustle of Sin City. Explore the vast expanses of the desert wastelands – from small desert towns to the New Vegas strip – and see the Great Southwest as could only be imagined in Fallout.
  
• Feuding Factions, Colorful Characters and a Host of Hostiles! A war is brewing between rival factions that will change the lives of everyone in New Vegas. The choices you make will bring you into contact with friends and foes, and determine the final explosive outcome of this epic power struggle.
  
• New Systems! Enjoy new additions such as a Companion Wheel that streamlines communication with companions, a Reputation System that tracks your actions, and the aptly titled Hardcore Mode. Plus, special melee moves and real-time combat mechanics give you new ways to fight.
  
• An Arsenal of Shiny New Guns! With double the amount of weapons found in Fallout 3, you’ll have more than enough exciting, new ways to deal with the threats of the wasteland. In addition, a new weapons configuration system that lets you tinker with your toys and see the modifications in real time.
  
• Let it Ride! In a huge, open world with unlimited options you can see the sights, choose sides, or go it alone. Peacemaker or Hard Case, House Rules or the Wild Card – it’s all in how you play the game.

Fallout New Vegas is available for pre-order at the Magik Box (XBox 360, PS3 & PC) at http://bit.ly/cGBK2t. The collector's edition for the game (PC) is also available.