Nintendo have announced that they will launch the new Nintendo DSi XL in March this year. The hand held consol will be a bigger version of the DSi consol and will feature two 4.2 inch LCD screens.
The DSi XL, has been designed due to customer demand and will come in two colours, wine red and chocolate brown. According to the Times Online Robert Saunders of Nintendo said:
We find that families like to play games together huddled around one console, and the smaller screen was making that difficult. The new screen also brings a level of detail to the graphics that has never been seen before.
The Telegraph reported that it will come pre-loaded with two games, including Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: Arts Edition and Dictionary 6 in 1. If you find the Nintendo DS too small then this DS could be ideal for you.
January 21st, 2010
Legendary rocker Iggy Pop will once again feature in swiftcover.com’s TV adverts, but this year’s £30million advertising campaign comes with a twist as Iggy reveals ‘Little Iggy’, an impatient, trouble making Iggy Pop puppet.
Despite last years TV adverts being somewhat controversial, Marketing Director, Tina Shortle says:
Iggy loved the fact that last year’s campaign stirred up a lot of emotion, so this year we’ve played on the controversy with even more irreverent humour. The introduction of ‘Little Iggy’ allowed Iggy to play against type and become the chilled-out, golf-playing rock star whilst ‘Little Iggy’ causes havoc.
Iggy Pop also fronted swiftcover.com’s 2009 campaign which proved successful as sales increased by a third. This year’s campaign will continue to be about getting your insurance quickly so you can ‘get a life’. The Little Iggy car insurance advertising campaign will be seen on TV, radio, billboards, and online.
Keep an eye out for the new TV advert or you can view it on YouTube
January 19th, 2010
Over the past few weeks the snow and freezing weather conditions has resulted in flight disruptions, which affected flight arrivals and caused delays to departures.
Flights from Gatwick, Southampton, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol and Exeter airports and passengers at Cardiff, Heathrow, Manchester and Stansted were all affected. The daily mail reported that some passengers were told to leave terminal five without their luggage due to flight delays, and it had been recommended that passengers contact the airline before going to the airport.
If you are planning on travelling make sure you are prepared and have adequate travel insurance, you never know when you might need it. Click here for the latest travel news.
January 14th, 2010
The start of a new year can be stressful as the Christmas period comes to an end, and after the Christmas spending some may feel financially strained. swiftcover.com have put together a 60 second guide to de-stressing so if you are having a stressful day why not take a minute to unwind.
Take slow deep breaths; focus just on your breathing rather than the stress you are feeling. It can help to walk away from wherever the stressful situation is such as your desk, this way you will remove yourself both physically and mentally from the stressful situation. And always remember to smile; even if you don’t feel like it, the simple act of smiling can make you feel much better.
Start the New Year positively and make 2010 less stressful. For more information take a look at www.stress.org.uk or find out more about stress by visiting NHS Direct.
January 7th, 2010
With the wet weather conditions and increased traffic on the roads expected at Christmas, it is important to take extra care on the roads. Here are a few tips which will help make your journey safer:
Check your tyres are properly inflated and have sufficient tread depth.
Check your headlights are working and you have a full tank of petrol, so you can avoid getting stranded.
Take along an emergency kit, including a blanket, water, high energy snacks, a torch, basic tool kit, first aid kit, jump leads and a tow rope.
Make sure your windscreen is fully de-iced before you set off.
Drive safely this Christmas to avoid starting the New Year with a car insurance claim.
December 23rd, 2009
swiftcover.com found that many people become impatient on the road and nearly one in ten men admit that their impatience has caused them to have an accident. 37% of people said they are more impatient now than they were three years ago, which has not only caused problems on the road but also at work and home. There are a number of factors which contribute towards drivers becoming impatient, such as tailgating, or when other drivers talk on their mobile phones.
Men were found to have the least patience with nearly 62% of male drivers confessing to swearing and gesturing to other road users, compared to 47% of women. The rudest age group are those between the ages of 45 to 54 with 53% saying they have made rude gestures or sworn while driving. Regionally drivers in the South West were found to be the rudest with 60% admitting to being rude, and London was found to be the most polite area with only 38% of people admitting to being impolite. 5% of people have taken up yoga to improve their patience and 11% have resolved to be nicer to others.
It is important to stay patient on the road, as impatience could lead to an accident which could push up your car insurance premium. To help ease the stress you could organise school lift clubs, car sharing or you could leave a little earlier in the morning to avoid the traffic.
December 15th, 2009
If you know someone who is a car lover, you may want to buy an automotive gift for them this Christmas.
A personalised registration plate would make a great gift. Car insurance provider, swiftcover.com recently found that despite motoring costs increasing, people are still buying personalised number plates as they add to the enjoyment of motoring.
There are also many gadgets and accessories to choose from, such as a car torch or a car boot organiser, or how about a car magazine subscription or a driving experience? Have a look at www.meandmycar.co.uk and www.gifts.com for some more automotive gift ideas.
It’s probably best to avoid buying furry dice and car stickers, after swiftcover.com discovered that people who have these in their cars are more likely to have road rage.
December 7th, 2009
Christmas should be a relaxing and enjoyable time of year but often you can get caught up in all the rush and preparation and end up missing the good bits. To make sure you don’t miss out on the important things this Christmas, plan ahead and take some of this advice from online motor insurer ,swiftcover.com:
Buy your presents online, then you can relax in the comfort of your own home and your gifts will be delivered directly to your door.
Christmas always comes with a bit of over indulgence but you can miss out on some of the festivities by spending a lot of time in the kitchen. This year why not order your food and treats online? Try www.formanandfield.com.
You can buy your tree online and get it delivered to your door rather than worrying about how you will fit it into your car. Look at www.buyatree.com and www.pinesandneedles.com to find the perfect tree.
To make Christmas cards a little easier and fun, you could buy them from www.moonpig.com, they will create personalised cards and even post them for you so you don’t have to think about queuing at the post office. Or you could try www.elfyourself.com where you can create dancing elf versions of yourself or others, which you can then email to your friends and family.
December 3rd, 2009
The countdown to Christmas has begun and with that comes the rush to buy Christmas presents. However, going to a shopping mall at this time of year can be a rather stressful experience, and the excitement of buying gifts often fades as you see the crowds.
With long queues, and pushing and shoving it’s no surprise that more people are deciding to buy their Christmas gifts online. With no hassle and less fuss it often proves the easier option, and you can buy them wherever and whenever you want to.
According to Sky News, it was predicted that yesterday would be the busiest day of the year for internet shopping. It was the first Monday before the start of December and many online stores saw a rise in sales as people started their Christmas shopping. They also said that this year 69% of consumers will do some of their Christmas shopping online.
Buying online can save you a lot of time and money. From buying your Christmas gifts through to buying your essential, but not as exciting, household and car insurance policies. Nowadays it’s easy to compare prices and find the best deals, and it is almost a stress free experience.
December 1st, 2009
Research was taken out by car insurance company swiftcover.com, to see how many motorists knew what their motor insurance policies included and what exactly they were covered for. The research returned provided some interesting results.
Facts showed that 17% of car insurance customers admitted to never reading their policies, and diving straight in at the deep end. Online car insurance provider swiftcover.com try to solve this issue by providing motorists with useful, broken down information on every little aspect or term that is involved in a policy document.
The first ever online car insurance jargon buster which helps people who are looking for a car insurance quote was produced by swiftcover.com, and helps motorists understand terms from car modifications to voluntary excess, in fact 23% of car owners had no idea what voluntary excess actually meant. Some other facts included; 51% do not know that ‘material fact’ is the information that you give to your insurer that could affect your insurance policy, such as having points on your licence.
Swiftcover’s car insurance jargon buster proved to have helped 46% of motorists, providing them with more detailed information, helping them understand what they are buying and how to receive cheaper car insurance quotes.
Read more information on what car insurance customers were puzzled about when it came to understanding car insurance.
November 27th, 2009
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