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Roy Hopkins, 9 yrs Experience, B.S. Exercise & Sports Science (ECU), AFFA Certified - Local Entrepreneur and Pirate Alumni Opens Up Pro Fitness 24 (24-7 Training Studio and Wellness Club) Roy changes his magazine name from Healthy Pirates Magazine to Pro Fitness 24 The Magazine! I, Roy Hopkins, am not selling you just another gym experience but in return am selling myself as a true professional that eats and breathes health, sports and fitness. I’m in the relationship business which means I truely am a peoples’ person and enjoy meeting new people everyday. I was born and raised here in Pitt County where I played baseball at DH Conley High School and then went on to play at Pitt Community College. My passion has always been in working out and sports. I have been personal and athletic training in Greenville for about 10 years now and have trained close to about 1000 clients and counting. I have trained tons of athletes that have gone on to play at collegiate level! I pride my professional training on 2 degrees which one is a BS in Exercise & Sports Science where I earned from East Carolina University, my collegiate baseball career and my experience in the industry. I am so excited to announce that I just opened up my first 24-7 Training Studio and Wellness Club called Pro Fitness 24. Pro Fitness 24 is a first class facility which is about 4000 square foot where we have elite personal & athletic training, sports nutrition, group fitness classes (Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Body Pump, Martial Arts, ect), tanning, supplement store, and protein smoothie bar. I have put together a great staff of trainers and group fitness instructors that are highly certified and have years of experience. Pro Fitness 24 is opened up 24-7 with your own personal code access ability for your convenience. You will be able to train on your time and around your own schedule. Pro Fitness 24 has programs for kids, Seniors, athletes and any fitness level. You do not have to be a member of Pro Fitness 24 to use our tanning services. Come join the family and experience the difference! Pro Fitness 24 is located at 1913 East Firetower Road Suite E between the new location of the Salvation Army and Zaxby’s near the Bell’s Fork area. (Convington Square Shopping Center)PRO FITNESS 24 HAS STUDENT SPECIALS ON TRAINING, GYM MEMBERSHIPS

AND TANNING! MUST SHOW VAILID STUDENT IDRoy Hopkins, Pro Fitness & Athletic Training of Greenville,NCPhone: 252.353.7324 - Call Club Today for Walk Through! |GV

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THE LIFE | Pro Fitness 24, The Magazine!........pg. 1

Whats on Your Mind........................pg. 3

BCS Antitrust Violations Hurts ECU and ENC..................................................pg.4

Greenville Community Shelters..........p.7 Plus party pics + more! THE SOUND | Item 9: Best Band In Greenville .....pg.11 Tragically Funny Things That Have Happened to Barefoot Wade...........pg.12

99.5 The X Rock Report..............pg.15

Crowded Streets.........................pg.16

THE LOOK | Dos & Donts Of Fall Fashion..........pg. 18

THE GAME | Portable Playstation 2...............pg. 17

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Is there such a thIng as approprIate drInkIng, and If so, what would that be? Alcohol and other mood- altering substances have been around for thousands of years and have even been used in ceremonies and religious or spiritual endeavors in many different cultures. Some say that having one or two drinks every day is an acceptable and appropriate use of alcohol. Others believe that it is acceptable to drink only after five o’clock p.m. There are even those who think that drinking is only appropriate on weekends, and many seem to feel that any use of alcohol is inappropriate and downright evil. While the debate will probably go on forever, medical research tends to support the idea that having one or two drinks a day is appropriate and healthful. Some doctors have suggested one or two twelve ounce cans of beer a day to help people who have kidney/urinary problems. Others have suggested a glass or two of red wine a day because it can help with digestion, provide antioxidants and other nutrients which help with thinning blood, cardiovascular issues and overall health. The difficulty I see with daily use is that anything done on a daily basis can become habituated. Once alcohol use becomes habituated, the tendency is to develop tolerance which makes it necessary to increase the amount in order to achieve the same effect. Increasing amounts can lead to abuse, addiction and ultimately some major psycho-social and physical problems. My recommendation for healthy and appropriate use includes two to three drinks two or three times a week for women and two to four drinks two or three times a week for men. One drink would consist of one twelve-ounce beer, one six-ounce glass of wine, or one ounce of 80-proof liquor. (The amount for a woman is lower because a woman’s body fat tends to be higher making her digestion of alcohol a little slower.) This method of use, often referred to as the Drink Wise Method, came out of studies done in Canada. It reduces the likelihood of habitual use. It also gives anyone following this pattern a chance to explore whether or not they might experience any symptoms of withdrawal.

“once alcohol use becomes habItuated, the tendency Is to develop tolerance whIch makes It necessary to Increase the amount In order to achIeve the same effect.”

Remember that alcohol is not a necessity, but it can be used as part of a healthful diet and lifestyle. You want to create experiences that are going to bring you fond memories for a lifetime - not a series of troubles, traumas or tragedies that you are going to have to endure. If you choose to use alcohol, use your head! Do not operate any dangerous machinery or equipment, and set a “written-in-stone” limit! Enjoy, but be sure that you are the one making the decisions in your life - not some chemical. mIchael g. morrIs CSAC, CRT, LCAS

the lIfewhat’s on your mIndby mIchael g. morrIs CSAC, CRT, LCAS

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As a student and a teacher staying healthy and taking care of yourself is extremely important. If you happen to become ill with a cold or the flu this winter, you won’t be able to give your full attention to your studies or your students among all of your many responsibilities. To put it simply, there just isn’t time for illness these days! So, what, then, can you do to stay healthy this season? Applying These Tips Will Help You Stay Healthy:

1. Eat WEll - For your best shot at staying healthy this winter, make sure you get at least three servings of vegetables each day, and two servings of fresh fruit. In addition, opt for whole grains when you can, and make sure you’re taking in at least two servings of milk or yogurt each day.

2. Wash Your hands - Wash your hands with hot, soapy water every time you use the bathroom and before every meal. To be sure you’re really washing away the potential viruses and bacteria you’ve come in contact with, use hot water and really scrub your hands for at least 60 seconds.

3. GEt PlEntY of slEEP - To make sure your body is fully capable of fighting off illnesses this winter, create a consistent bedtime routine. This should include going to bed at the same time each night so that your body learns to anticipate sleep. As well, you might consider adding some habits that relax you at bedtime, such as a warm bath or reading a novel.

4. takE a Multi-VitaMin - This simple daily step can play an important role in keeping your body healthy. Get into the habit of taking a once-daily multi-vitamin.

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5. GEt a flu shot - There are many flu clinics at grocery stores and pharmacies where you can get a flu shot for under $20. Or, if you prefer to see your regular doctor, you might consider getting the flu mist, which is a vaccine inhaled through the nasal passages. | GV

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The annual Greenville Jaycees Christmas parade is right around the corner! The parade will happen in downtown at 10 a.m. on December 3rd. This year’s theme will be “Children’s Christmas Stories”, as we celebrate the stories that we loved growing up. Come, and take part in the celebration and wonder of the season. There will be a competition for decorative floats, marching bands, candy, and of course, the big guy himself will

be there, Mr. Santa Claus! More information can be found online by visiting w w w. g re e n v i l l e j a y c e e s .com/projects. You can also find an application to be a participant or sponsor of the parade, or contact the parade chair at christmasparade@

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staton HoUse Fire Department - anUUal tUrkey sHoot The Staton House Fire Department’s annual Turkey Shoot will begin in November. The turkey shoot will be held every Saturday night during the

month of November, beginning at 7:00 PM and running until. It is located on Hwy 11 North at the intersection with Futrell-Robson Road, approximately 3.5 miles north of the US 264 Bypass. There will be turkey rounds, money rounds and the light box shot nightly. The light box is a 50-50 split of the pot. Concessions are available. For more information, contact 252-752-0897 or visit the website www.statonhousefire.com Staton House Fire Department is a volunteer department located in Pitt County, operating two stations and eight apparatus. Members provide

both fire and rescue coverage in the area north of Greenville around and including the industrial park.

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a clothing & food drive. The most recent thing the shelter has done was cut its operating hours from 24 hours to 14hrs. This wouldn’t be bad but that means there will be a lot of people on the streets with nothing to do. Some aren’t in school and some are without jobs. There are even elderly that will have to find a place warm to go. Below is a list of other ways to be involved, (Taken from their website), but as a community lets help our brothers and sisters who are less unfortunate as us.• Volunteer to serve breakfast/lunch on a weekend. OR Make sack lunches for those going to work on weekdays

• Help with nightly registration of clients from 6:00pm-9:00pm seven days a week.• Volunteer at the Emergency Assistance Ministry office Monday - Thursday 10:00am – 1:00pm, and a Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm.• Plan or assist with a weekend activity with the children (arts/crafts, sports, plays, stories). • Plan or assist with an activity for the adults.• Facilitate client group discussions on topics of interest.• Do a Supply Drive – We can provide a Wish List.• Get a group together to volunteer for labor projects (carpentry,

painting, yard work, etc.).• Volunteer to straighten food pantries and storage closets; assemble toiletry kits.• Volunteer to do office work (filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, labeling newsletters for mailing).• Get involved with special projects (Club Rudolph, Christmas holiday gift wrapping, goodies bags for other holidays)• Write notes of encouragement to residents• Participate in community clean-ups in your neighborhood! Find out more by visiting their websitereenvillecommunityshelter.org ,

or give them a call, 252-758-082

GREENVILLE COMMUNITY SHELTERSby: BRIAN GOINGS As you know this month is the time when we prepare to see all the goblins and witches and everything scary. But the scariest thing is the fact that a lot of people are living homeless. Our community shelter has cut back some of the programs they offer due to the lack of funds. Because of this a lot of people will be out on the streets. We should help the Greenville community shelter get back on its feet. Raising money, Food donations, or cooking meals for the homeless are all ways to help. This Month my fraternity is helping raise awareness by having

anti-competitive mergers and tie-in schemes (i.e. bowl tie-ins) and, in some circumstances, price discrimination (i.e., price fixing). The true test of legality is whether the restraint imposed merely regulates and perhaps thereby promotes competition or whether it suppresses competition. The BCS is a cartel that puts unreasonable and unfair restraints on competition and free trade because schools from the five non-AQ conferences are

(CONT’D) BCS ANTiTruST ViOlATiONS HurTS ECu & EASTErN NC by BrEEZE l. AlCOrN, ESQ.

not afforded equal access to BCS bowl games. Moreover, the BCS engages in price fixing practices by barring conferences from negotiating payout distributions directly with bowls in an effort to monopolize an extremely lucrative industry. Consequently, the BCS is harming taxpayer-funded institutions to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars by willfully suppressing competition. The BCS system is particularly frustrating for ECU because of the football program’s history of competing with regional AQ opponents despite the intrinsic disadvantages that accompany non-AQ status. Additionally, ECU’s attendance and athletic facilities surpass many AQ programs and virtually all other non-AQ programs. It seems that ECU has always done more with less but now the gap between the haves and the have-nots seems to be widening even more then ever. Conference realignment is in full swing for the first time in seven years and many non-AQ teams are scrambling to find a

home in an AQ conference. ECU’s Athletic Director Terry Holland and Chancellor Steve Ballard have ostensibly exhausted every possible resource to get ECU into the Big East only to watch other Conference USA programs get the nod instead. This is baffling because ECU has won two out of the last three Conference USA football championships and packs considerably more fans into its stadium then any other team in its conference. Not being in an AQ conference limits the visibility of the University as a whole and there is a direct correlation between athletic notoriety and academic standing in this country. Outside of the Ivy League, a majority of the nation’s elite universities have outstanding athletic programs. It is certainly not a stretch to assume that if ECU was on television more often, pulling in more revenue and playing higher profile opponents then the University would flourish athletically, financially and academically. An even more critical issue

concerns the community at-large. Greenville is certainly a college town and the city itself, in many respects, revolves around the University. ECU generates much-needed jobs, health care, consumers, professionals and other countless benefits to not only Greenville but also to the entire eastern region of our state. Obviously, the financial boost that AQ status would provide would substantially trickle down throughout Greenville and the surrounding area. Unfortunately, when it comes to the BCS, it appears that ECU can neither beat them nor join them. Unless an unforeseen invite to the “country club” magically appears, it seems that the University and the people of this region will have to collectively hope that the ongoing legal actions, government probes and extensive scrutiny can finally tear down the almighty BCS. Otherwise, ECU might permanently be on the outside looking in. | GV

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All bands have a story and a starting point which hopefully evolves into something greater than the individual members themselves. The story of Item 9 starts with the musical domestic partnership of Gene and Gina. Having delighted bar patrons for 10+ years in various projects, Gene and Gina found themselves in a local band called “Bones McCoy”. It wasn’t long before they acquired the additional percussive services of Grade-A noisemaker, Tom “The Sniper” Barrington in 2006.This addition created a monster, two-drummer power house of a sound. After the departure of other drummer Brandon Davis, and bassist Antonio Oden in 2009, fate would connect them with an enigmatic sibling duo collectively referred to as “The Brother’s Smith”, who were both playing with a band at the time called “The Household Objects”. Following a string of smoking shows that summer, “The Household Objects” would sadly disband. Their lead singer and guitarist, Will Bridges, was then abducted by aliens and deposited in western North Carolina where he remains today knitting sweaters for underprivileged alien children. Shortly after the abduction, John Smith was quick to offer the services of his genius younger brother, Rick, as well as his own talents thus completing the band now known as “Item 9”. Sharing a common love for Pink Floyd, Rush, Umphreys McGee, Peter Gabriel and The Grateful Dead, this seemed a no-brainer for everyone involved (except of course for the evil monkey that lives in Tom’s closet). Embarking on a psychedelic pilgrimage to acquire the necessary mojo for world

domination, Item 9 has spent countless hours practicing and writing songs that will leave their audience in a Zombie like state. Armed with musical skill and the blessings of Artimus Pyle (The original drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd), Item 9 is presently being held hostage by a group of rogue Smurfs in a home studio (dubbed “The Skillit Studio”) here in Greenville, North Carolina. This is where they are recording there debut album “Voodoo-ism”. The rogue Smurf’s insist that this album will be released on CD and Vinyl LP in the upcoming winter. Item 9 played a handful of shows in the Greenville and Raleigh area throughout the summer of 2011. One of these shows included the soon-to-be legendary (and well-kept secret) “Farmstock Festival” in Ayden, NC where there may or may not have been variable Loch Ness Monster and Sasquatch sightings. I recently woke up on the couch at The Skillit Studio and said to myself “Why not ask the band some questions while I’m here and pretend this is an official interview. After all, the longer I stall on leaving, the better chance I have on someone here serving me some breakfast”, so I proceeded to act like a journalist and ask them all the usual cliché questions.... Name of all band members and what instrument they play:Gene Funkenstein: Vocals, Guitar, Lead Cowbell, and various digital instrumentsGina Gerard: Flute, Keyboards, Wind Synthesizer, Harmonica, Melodica, and Gene’s Pump Organtom BarrinGton: Drums, Rhythm Cowbell, and background vocalsJohn smith: Guitar, Vocalsrick smith: Bass

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What year did “item 9” oFFicially BeGin? Our cloudy minds believe it was 2008When did this current line up come into play? At the end of the summer of 2010-when the gods of rock bestowed upon us, the Brother’s SmithhoW do you descriBe your sound? A modern psychedelic flavor with roots in progressive rockWhat role do draGons play in your Band?We are dragon supported so they chase down and eat critics and other people who don’t come to our shows....Afterwards, we repay them by individually scratching each dragon belly till digestion.When and Where are your next perFormances? We are playing here in Greenville on 11/11/11 at Tie-Breakers where we anxiously look forward to experience the magical art of Joe Tronto’s superb sound engineering.has anyone else in the current Band Been aBducted By aliens? That is questionable-John and Rick have seen UFO’s, but won’t admit to an abduction. However they will admit to secretly wanting to swim amongst the dolphins as equals...not as humans.iF your Band memBers Were all cartoon characters, Who Would everyone Be? Gene and Gina-Wonder Twins, Tom-The Flash, John-Superman, Rick-Batman

Where online can people hear your music and hoW can aliens, posinG as humans, contact you? Check out our new single, “Dang Ol’ Zombies” at http://rukusradio.ning.com/And for our websites go to www.facebook.com/item9band or www.reverbnation.com/item9bandLast but not least, our e-mail address for our Alien counterparts is geneandgina@gmail.com | GV

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Life will always be filled with moments that are good, bad or funny. Occasionally all these emotions coincide into the same event. Also, an event can be so tragic that it is really kind of funny. And sometimes an event that seemed very negative at the time can yield a positive result in the long run. That being said here is a list of events in my life that go under the category of “Tragically Funny”. In a 24 hour time period: I got fired from my job at a movie theater, my girlfriend (at the time) moved to Virginia, and a deer jumped out and totaled my truck. The upside to this is I wrote my first country song that day and I’ve been playing music for a living ever since. I once went to criminal court for sticking my head out of a car window in a parking lot of the above mentioned movie theatre which was apparently a violation of the Onlsow county city ordinance, 25-11. The two friends that were with me were basically charged with conspiracy. We all pled guilty with no lawyer and the judge found us not guilty and proceeded to chew out the cop for wasting his and our time. My junior year in high school I was written up for skipping a class that I had actually attended. The irony is that I had never skipped class before. But after I got in trouble for it, I figured that I’d might as well give skipping class a try. I was somewhere in Florida near St Augustine at a small beach bar. I was of course barefoot like usual, when the bartender angrily and loudly accused me of sneaking liquor in my shoes. I then had to explain to her that I was not wearing any shoes and then the whole bar (minus the bartender) erupted with laughter. I actually published this story in its entirety in the February 2010 issue, but it seemed appropriate to revisit the moment. I was heading to Virginia to play at a really big concert and on the way there, the transmission in my previous van went out. I immediately got a rental van, reloaded everything and continued on to the concert. On the way back, the rental van broke down. The upside is I got a good song out of it that I constantly get request for.

TRAGICALLY FUNNY THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED TO BAREFOOT WADE...by BAREFOOT WADE

THE SOUND One of the winters I was living down in Key West, I went on a date with this waitress who explained to me that she had moved to the keys 3 years ago with the sole purpose of meeting Jimmy Buffett, a goal in which she had yet to conquer. The date went great and she even asked me out on a second date before I got a chance. When that date came around, she was a no show. So I went out to a bar anyway that night and randomly ran into Jimmy Buffett. A few days later, that same girl ran into me at the bar that I was playing at and started to apologize for not showing up. I explained to her that I wasn’t upset at all because had she not stood me up, I wouldn’t of meet Jimmy Buffett that night. She was pissed... I was supposed to play at another hippie music festival this past weekend and had received the time slot right before a band called “The Vertigo Jazz Project”. For some unknown reason, that band informed the promoter (and me) that I should not perform and demanded that he cancel my performance. So basically, I drove 5 hours for nothing. Being that we were running right on schedule and we had never met before, I’m not quite sure why the band took an instant dislike for me. I can only assume that they were intimidated by the fact that I play more instruments then they do. Or maybe they felt insecure because I’ve released two albums and I have an awesome full size tour van with a bed in the back while all they have is an online demo with a minivan and an ego that far exceeds there musical capabilities. The upside to this is I get to make fun of them right now in a publication that dispenses over 10,000 magazines each month. I have also since decided that they should change their band name to “The Sandy V Project”. And in this case, the “V” does not stand for “Vertigo”. Barefoot Wade will be performing here in Greenville at The Upper Deck on November 20. He will also be performing with his new backup band at Tiebreakers on November 12 and at LIVE on November 17. For out of town and out of state shows, please check out www.barefootwade.com | GV

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Crowded streets are nothing new in downtown Greenville, especially when the band known as Crowded Streets makes an appearance. Having formed in 2006 and made multiple appearances

over the years at Greenville’s former Catch 22, it seemed only right that G-Vegas make the list for the band’s current Get Your Fix Tour. Crowded Streets is a Dave Matthews Tribute band, not a cover band and are about as real as it gets if you are trying to have a legitimate DMB experience. From the vocals to the strings and onto the sax and drums, through and through the band is truly “The World’s Second Best Dave Matthews Band.” The band performed September 17th at Tavern on 4th and it was a show you did not want to miss. A huge crowd came out, full of old and new fans. Crowded Streets has a large fan base that will not hesitate to tell you that they would prefer A Crowded Streets show to a DMB show any day. The members of the band are very committed to what they do. Distance is nothing to these dedicated Dave admirers who live throughout Virginia and Maryland and still manage to practice several times a week. The band also have a few “rituals” or rules they abide by for each show to ensure the best performance possible. One of these rules is no drinking two hours prior to performing. Their perseverance to deliver a powerful and precise performance makes for a delivery like no other. If you missed the show you can check the band out at www.crowdedstreetsband.com. FUN FACT: Not only are the members of the band fans of Dave Matthews but they are also huge fans of movies. Skilled at singing any Dave song they also possess the talent of quoting ANY comedic movie released in the past ten years. It is truly amazing. Check them out at their next live show December 3, 2011 at 4th Street Tavern! | GV

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If you’re stuck at home Halloween night pining for candy from strangers, don’t worry. There will be some audio candy available for you in the form of Megadeth. The band will be on” Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Halloween night performing songs from their upcoming album “TH1RT3EN” (in stores November

1st). Even though Megadeth and Metallica patched things up for The Big Four the two bands remain rivals with Metallica’s project with Lou Reed “Lulu” releasing an album on the same day. Based on what I’ve heard from the Metallica/Reed collaboration I’m hedging my bets on Megadeth getting a better response. Before Halloween was even over stores were already pushing Christmas on us. And guess who’s pushing a Christmas album. It’s actually hard to get my fingers to type this artist’s name. It’s Scott Weiland. Yeah, the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver

frontman is singing 10 Christmas classics. This seems like a hilarious rumor, Weiland singing “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and more, but it’s not. I’m all for ringing in some Holiday cheer, but Scott Weiland? Seems like he should be singing “I’ll Be Stoned For Christmas,” “Silent High” and “Xmas Type Thing.” Don’t get any wrong ideas. These are NOT rocked up Christmas songs. Weiland’s voice is almost unrecognizable. Simply put, it’s just weird. I now believe he has multiple personalities. Just imagine Weiland singing a reggae version of “O Holy Night.” Yeah, weird. Merry Christmas? Rock horns and pudding on board, Mick | GV

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In the wake of the Sony PSV (PlayStation Vita): here is a retro preview: PSP2. Codenamed The “NGP”, the PlayStation Portable2 is Sony’s newest toy. It sure doesn’t pack any punches with the addition of its OLED interface, a new, simple game medium and the inclusion of dual analog sticks, finally! The days of UMDs are gone, and now NGP is equipped with a small flash memory based card, dedicated for its future software. The addition of flash memory allows for full software titles plus any DLC that may come afterwards. The size of the average retail NGP title has not been issued, but with beauty of the PSP2’s Uncharted, it’s safe to assume that it’s likely going to spread across multiple gigs. NGP also comes equipped with two cameras on the front and back of the device. Not to be outdone by the company’s own innovation, NGP also comes equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer and an electronic compass. Perhaps the biggest surprise from last night’s predecessor. NGP will have a touch screen frontal display partnered with

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a touchpad on the rear of the device. Sony has boasted that NGP will, to some extent, go toe to toe with the Playstation 3. The portable device is powered by an ARM Cortex A9 processor, and the graphics are primarily handled by a quad-core Power BR SGX53MP4+ GPU. It’s a very powerful handheld to say the least, and it will be curious to see its potential maxed towards the lifespan’s eventual end. | GV

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