According to Engadget, Panasonic has created its new 152 inch 4K resolution 3D plasma TV and showed it off at the recent CES.
152 inch, mind you. Where on earth could we stuff a TV that size into homes and offices? Apparently it is destined for greater things. Wahaha...
Trust the Japanese to come up with such a super big TV that no one can afford to buy. $500,000 is enough to buy a HDB flat in Singapore. =/
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Getting a MicroSIM in Singapore for future use
Now that the iPhone 4 is out in the United States, the buzz in Singapore has also start to generate around the use of the microsim in the handset as well as the new iPad.
From this article, it appears that all 3 telcos in Singapore are offering their data plans that comes bundled with the microsim. Judging from the pricing, they seem eager to cash in on the new offerings.
For now, I have to wait and see how the telcos will adjust their plans when the iPhone 4 finally lands on Singapore's shore.
From this article, it appears that all 3 telcos in Singapore are offering their data plans that comes bundled with the microsim. Judging from the pricing, they seem eager to cash in on the new offerings.
For now, I have to wait and see how the telcos will adjust their plans when the iPhone 4 finally lands on Singapore's shore.
iPhone 4 Goes on Sale June 24
So dear old Steve Jobs has finally announced the golden date.
June 24th. Mark that down in your calendar. That day will be the day that lucky mortals in United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Japan will get their hands on the coveted iPhone 4.
Yes. Mark that date right now especially if you happen to be in these 5 countries. Me? Nope. Gotta wait it out. =(
June 24th. Mark that down in your calendar. That day will be the day that lucky mortals in United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Japan will get their hands on the coveted iPhone 4.
Yes. Mark that date right now especially if you happen to be in these 5 countries. Me? Nope. Gotta wait it out. =(
Read more on the iPhone 4 from Engadget
You can go to Engadget's website to read more about Apple's new iPhone 4 here. It's all taken from Steve's presentation at the WWDC 2010. =D
Totally awesomeness on iPhone 4
Steve Jobs said: "You gotta see this in person. This is beyond the doubt, the most precise thing, and one of the most beautiful we've ever made. Glass on the front and back, and steel around the sides. It's like a beautiful old Leica camera."
"24% thinner than the iPhone 3GS. "
"Here are the volume controls... we have a front facing camera, micro SIM tray, camera and LED flash on the back..."
"Something we call the Retina Display. What's that? In any display there are pixels. We dramatically increased the pixel density, Four times the amount."
"Because we have four times as many pixels, we get really, really sharp text. Now the retina display as 326 pixels per inch."
"Bang! 960 x 640 display"
"3.5 inch display"
" the iPhone 4 is powered by the A4 chip. This was designed by our own team. This is wonderful to have in the iPhone. You take the back off -- first thing you notice is that the iPhone 4 is packed to the gills. There's the A4 right there... micro SIM -- we needed the space! You can see the biggest component is the battery."
"7 hours of 3G talk, 6 hours of 3G browsing, 10 hours of WiFi browsing, 10 hours of video, 40 hours of music..."
"And 300 hours of standby."
"Quad band HSDPA, 7.2Mbps."
"Dual mics, 802.11n WiFi, GPS, compass, accelerometer."
"We're adding a 3 axis gyro, and we tied the gyro and accelerometer, compass, and gyro together for six axis. It's perfect for gaming."
"Now everybody loves to talk about megapixels, but we tend to ask the question how do we make better pictures? Megapixels are nice, but what these cameras are really about is capturing photons and low light photography. So we've gone from 3 megapixel to 5 megapixel, but we're using a backside illuminated sensor."
"In addition to that, when most people increase megapixels they make them smaller, but we've kept ours the same size. They don't capture less photons. 5x digital zoom, tap to focus, and we've got an LED flash."
"records HD video" ... 720p at 30fps!
"iMovie on iPhone 4"
"iOS 4!"
"Multitasking!"
"I wanted to hit on the enterprise stuff. Data protection, device management, multiple Exchange accounts... and on the consumer side, we have Google search and Yahoo!, and we're adding Bing."
"Number seven - iBooks. We are bringing it to the iPhone with the iPhone 4."
"We'll have it on the iPhone, the iPad, and the iPod touch. What can we do with these together? First, you can purchase and download a book. It will download wirelessly. You can download the same book to all your devices at no extra charge. Buy it on your iPad, download to your iPhone. And iBooks will automatically and wirelessly sync your current place, all your bookmarks, and all your notes."
"Number eight... iAds. Why are we doing iAds? To help our developers earn money."
"We're going to turn on iAd on July 1st for all iOS 4 devices."
"It's called FaceTime. WiFi only. iPhone 4 to iPhone 4. No setup."
"Pricing -- there's two colors. White and black. Pricing -- $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB."
"These go on sale June 24th."
"Pre-orders start a week from tomorrow. And we're shipping in 5 countries. In July we're shipping in 18 more."
Gosh! That is so much more than what my iPhone 3GS is offering!!! And tomorrow is 8 June 2010!
If you are wondering, the 5 countries are United States (duh), France, Germany, United Kingdom and Japan. Lucky Japan since it's the only country in the East to get special privilege from Apple.
One last thing from Steve Jobs:
"And I'd like to talk for minute about iOS 4 upgrades. For the 3G, not all the features are supported, same with the iPod touch, and this excludes the first generation. Upgrades are free for all these products."
And the WWDC continues on...
*Credit to Steve Jobs and Engadget*
"24% thinner than the iPhone 3GS. "
"Here are the volume controls... we have a front facing camera, micro SIM tray, camera and LED flash on the back..."
"Something we call the Retina Display. What's that? In any display there are pixels. We dramatically increased the pixel density, Four times the amount."
"Because we have four times as many pixels, we get really, really sharp text. Now the retina display as 326 pixels per inch."
"Bang! 960 x 640 display"
"3.5 inch display"
" the iPhone 4 is powered by the A4 chip. This was designed by our own team. This is wonderful to have in the iPhone. You take the back off -- first thing you notice is that the iPhone 4 is packed to the gills. There's the A4 right there... micro SIM -- we needed the space! You can see the biggest component is the battery."
"7 hours of 3G talk, 6 hours of 3G browsing, 10 hours of WiFi browsing, 10 hours of video, 40 hours of music..."
"And 300 hours of standby."
"Quad band HSDPA, 7.2Mbps."
"Dual mics, 802.11n WiFi, GPS, compass, accelerometer."
"We're adding a 3 axis gyro, and we tied the gyro and accelerometer, compass, and gyro together for six axis. It's perfect for gaming."
"Now everybody loves to talk about megapixels, but we tend to ask the question how do we make better pictures? Megapixels are nice, but what these cameras are really about is capturing photons and low light photography. So we've gone from 3 megapixel to 5 megapixel, but we're using a backside illuminated sensor."
"In addition to that, when most people increase megapixels they make them smaller, but we've kept ours the same size. They don't capture less photons. 5x digital zoom, tap to focus, and we've got an LED flash."
"records HD video" ... 720p at 30fps!
"iMovie on iPhone 4"
"iOS 4!"
"Multitasking!"
"I wanted to hit on the enterprise stuff. Data protection, device management, multiple Exchange accounts... and on the consumer side, we have Google search and Yahoo!, and we're adding Bing."
"Number seven - iBooks. We are bringing it to the iPhone with the iPhone 4."
"We'll have it on the iPhone, the iPad, and the iPod touch. What can we do with these together? First, you can purchase and download a book. It will download wirelessly. You can download the same book to all your devices at no extra charge. Buy it on your iPad, download to your iPhone. And iBooks will automatically and wirelessly sync your current place, all your bookmarks, and all your notes."
"Number eight... iAds. Why are we doing iAds? To help our developers earn money."
"We're going to turn on iAd on July 1st for all iOS 4 devices."
"It's called FaceTime. WiFi only. iPhone 4 to iPhone 4. No setup."
"Pricing -- there's two colors. White and black. Pricing -- $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB."
"These go on sale June 24th."
"Pre-orders start a week from tomorrow. And we're shipping in 5 countries. In July we're shipping in 18 more."
Gosh! That is so much more than what my iPhone 3GS is offering!!! And tomorrow is 8 June 2010!
If you are wondering, the 5 countries are United States (duh), France, Germany, United Kingdom and Japan. Lucky Japan since it's the only country in the East to get special privilege from Apple.
One last thing from Steve Jobs:
"And I'd like to talk for minute about iOS 4 upgrades. For the 3G, not all the features are supported, same with the iPod touch, and this excludes the first generation. Upgrades are free for all these products."
And the WWDC continues on...
*Credit to Steve Jobs and Engadget*
Steve Jobs Live on WWDC Keynote! iPhone 4 Arrives!
Oh gosh!!!! It's for real. The boss of Apple has just confirmed it. The newest generation, iPhone 4, has arrived at California!
Right now, Steve Jobs is live at the WWDC keynote and this is a liveblog feed. He is going through the new specifications of the iPhone 4 and it certainly has many many new features that makes me wanna change my iPhone 3GS and mind you, it was still a new model since it was released only last year.
Oh man, Apple has got everybody all keyed up for its new offering and no one will let it go without ever showing its new baby and no, I'm not talking about the iPad. The feed is still live as Steve is still in the midst of his presentation.
Gotta go!!!
Right now, Steve Jobs is live at the WWDC keynote and this is a liveblog feed. He is going through the new specifications of the iPhone 4 and it certainly has many many new features that makes me wanna change my iPhone 3GS and mind you, it was still a new model since it was released only last year.
Oh man, Apple has got everybody all keyed up for its new offering and no one will let it go without ever showing its new baby and no, I'm not talking about the iPad. The feed is still live as Steve is still in the midst of his presentation.
Gotta go!!!
Friday, May 28, 2010
iPad Lauches All Over the World
According to Channel NewsAsia, Apple has launched its much hyped new product, the iPad, today officially over several countries in a staggered product launch.
It looks like the iPad is a winning product for the California-based Apple, with long queues formed at all launching countries. The report also mentioned that Singapore will be in the next round of launch in July this year. But I won't be tempted to buy as the price of owning an iPad is too high. Plus I have just gotten my new Toshiba laptop this year too and thankfully, it has served me well after the first week of terror use.
Even Japan's Sony is already getting on the touchscreen tablet bandwagon but I seriously doubt it can defeat Apple's new crown jewel.
What do you think about the iPad?
PS. the name still sounds horrible to my ears. It's too close to what ladies uses every month. =/
It looks like the iPad is a winning product for the California-based Apple, with long queues formed at all launching countries. The report also mentioned that Singapore will be in the next round of launch in July this year. But I won't be tempted to buy as the price of owning an iPad is too high. Plus I have just gotten my new Toshiba laptop this year too and thankfully, it has served me well after the first week of terror use.
Even Japan's Sony is already getting on the touchscreen tablet bandwagon but I seriously doubt it can defeat Apple's new crown jewel.
What do you think about the iPad?
PS. the name still sounds horrible to my ears. It's too close to what ladies uses every month. =/
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Apple announces iPhone OS 4.0
Wow... Apple is really going places with its hugely popular product, the iPhone. The latest news from Apple announced that OS 4.0 is going to be released for the iPhone 3GS, third-generation iPod touch and iPad.
This new OS will add one critical function to the iPhone, multitasking. Currently, the iPhone is not able to multitasking and each time a new App is opened, the existing App will be closed. In other words, switching between Apps is not possible right now.
Other touchscreen phones are able to multitask without any hitches, so it's high time that Apple should follow suit in its competitors' footsteps. With multitasking, the iPhone is seriously going to kick some ass.
When the new OS comes, I can switch between my Facebook App and eBuddy App without closing either one of them. This saves me lots of trouble in opening and closing Apps all the time.
Hopefully Apple will continue to put in more attractive and relevant features so that the phone will be a better product that rises above its competitors.
This new OS will add one critical function to the iPhone, multitasking. Currently, the iPhone is not able to multitasking and each time a new App is opened, the existing App will be closed. In other words, switching between Apps is not possible right now.
Other touchscreen phones are able to multitask without any hitches, so it's high time that Apple should follow suit in its competitors' footsteps. With multitasking, the iPhone is seriously going to kick some ass.
When the new OS comes, I can switch between my Facebook App and eBuddy App without closing either one of them. This saves me lots of trouble in opening and closing Apps all the time.
Hopefully Apple will continue to put in more attractive and relevant features so that the phone will be a better product that rises above its competitors.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Yay! Manga on my iPhone!
I have finally figured out how to create manga files and read them on my iPhone using this software that I downloaded from the Apps Store.
eManga helps to create manga files by using its own software and then synchronizes with a compatible iPhone to the manga library. It is quite a nifty software and I can read my favourite mangas on my iPhone.
The only thing is that it requires a lot of effort in creating the manga files from my own database. That alone takes up a lot of time as I need to sort out the cover page, credits page and the manga pages into the software during the creation.
With the amount of time it takes, I am better off reading my mangas off the computer and it sure doesn't take up much time either.
Loading some mangas on my iPhone can help to pass the time while travelling outside. So far I have loaded a bit of 07 Ghost, Penguin Prince and Zettai Kareshi.
Anyway my real problem is not getting to read mangas on my iPhone but how to manage my huge manga collection in my external hard disk. My 1TB external hard disk is already maxed out and I still have more new manga releases to be stored. It looks like I have got to buy another external hard disk soon. Thank goodness the IT show is coming on 11 March and I can resolve my storage issue for now.
Still, I have got to plan out how to manage my storage space efficiently since I can't be buying external hard disks all the time if I run out of space to keep my e-data. Man, I wonder if anyone could offer me a permanent solution to this and no, I don't have a DVD writer either. This kind of sucks.
My manga collection can take up a lot of space in a disk. Oh, I also have my anime collection too. So these two collections are more than enough to suck up all the free space in my 1TB disk. Scary eh?
I seriously need some advice on this storage issue. Gah! X_X
eManga helps to create manga files by using its own software and then synchronizes with a compatible iPhone to the manga library. It is quite a nifty software and I can read my favourite mangas on my iPhone.
The only thing is that it requires a lot of effort in creating the manga files from my own database. That alone takes up a lot of time as I need to sort out the cover page, credits page and the manga pages into the software during the creation.
With the amount of time it takes, I am better off reading my mangas off the computer and it sure doesn't take up much time either.
Loading some mangas on my iPhone can help to pass the time while travelling outside. So far I have loaded a bit of 07 Ghost, Penguin Prince and Zettai Kareshi.
Anyway my real problem is not getting to read mangas on my iPhone but how to manage my huge manga collection in my external hard disk. My 1TB external hard disk is already maxed out and I still have more new manga releases to be stored. It looks like I have got to buy another external hard disk soon. Thank goodness the IT show is coming on 11 March and I can resolve my storage issue for now.
Still, I have got to plan out how to manage my storage space efficiently since I can't be buying external hard disks all the time if I run out of space to keep my e-data. Man, I wonder if anyone could offer me a permanent solution to this and no, I don't have a DVD writer either. This kind of sucks.
My manga collection can take up a lot of space in a disk. Oh, I also have my anime collection too. So these two collections are more than enough to suck up all the free space in my 1TB disk. Scary eh?
I seriously need some advice on this storage issue. Gah! X_X
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Perseids for Google Logo
I was browsing through the web earlier when I came across Google's new design for its logo. It looks very interesting and upon clicking on the picture, I was brought to a search page containing everything on the Perseid meteor shower.
Google Search Home Page (click on the image to enlarge)
Live image of the Perseid meteor shower (Credit: NASA)
According to NASA's page, this is an annual occurance that can be seen in the North America. The Perseid meteor shower is so-called because it appears to radiate from the constellation Perseus. This meteor shower seems to appear mostly in the Northern hemisphere. Well, I suppose I won't be able to see this kind of phenomenon in my part of the world. Singapore is situated directly in the centre of the Earth and that means we miss seeing lots of interesting stuffs that goes on in the atmosphere. I really hate that.
So the only way to enjoy these phenomenons is to go to websites like NASA, where pictures were taken using the latest technological equipments to capture that precious moment in the sky. The universe is such a wonderful entity that continues to thrill us non-stop with its display of works such as meteor showers.
I have never seen a meteor shower before and I heard it's really amazing to see it with your own eyes. Aww... I really wish that I could be in North America right now to see the Perseid meteor shower.
Oh man, my life sucks. Big time. =P
Google Search Home Page (click on the image to enlarge)
Live image of the Perseid meteor shower (Credit: NASA)
According to NASA's page, this is an annual occurance that can be seen in the North America. The Perseid meteor shower is so-called because it appears to radiate from the constellation Perseus. This meteor shower seems to appear mostly in the Northern hemisphere. Well, I suppose I won't be able to see this kind of phenomenon in my part of the world. Singapore is situated directly in the centre of the Earth and that means we miss seeing lots of interesting stuffs that goes on in the atmosphere. I really hate that.
So the only way to enjoy these phenomenons is to go to websites like NASA, where pictures were taken using the latest technological equipments to capture that precious moment in the sky. The universe is such a wonderful entity that continues to thrill us non-stop with its display of works such as meteor showers.
I have never seen a meteor shower before and I heard it's really amazing to see it with your own eyes. Aww... I really wish that I could be in North America right now to see the Perseid meteor shower.
Oh man, my life sucks. Big time. =P
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
New HTC Magic
Whoa, andriod phones are starting to invade the mobile phone market and the newest model from HTC is the MTC Magic.
It looks so much better than its predecessor, the HTC Dream. So far not much details are known about this phone except that it doesn't come with a slide out keyboard like the HTC Dream.
Based on looks, it sure wins over the HTC Dream anytime but iPhone is still way too sleek for its competitors to catch up to it in terms of the looks.
So far reports are saying that the phone will be selling in Europe but no releases has been announced for Asia yet. By the time that release comes, Apple will probably have released its third version of its hugely popular iPhone, which is slated for an update this July.
It looks so much better than its predecessor, the HTC Dream. So far not much details are known about this phone except that it doesn't come with a slide out keyboard like the HTC Dream.
Based on looks, it sure wins over the HTC Dream anytime but iPhone is still way too sleek for its competitors to catch up to it in terms of the looks.
So far reports are saying that the phone will be selling in Europe but no releases has been announced for Asia yet. By the time that release comes, Apple will probably have released its third version of its hugely popular iPhone, which is slated for an update this July.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
HTC Maple, a Blackberry lookalike?
According to CNET, a HTC smartphone is supposedly due to be released and for now, is codenamed as HTC Maple.
Upon the first look, RIM's Blackberry comes to mind as the designs are very similar. See illustrations below for references:
HTC Maple
Blackberry Bold
Judging from the pictures, the 2 phones certainly look alike. Whether HTC will market this phone in Asia is still unknown but it would be interesting to see how its phone will fare against the Blackberry, the king of business phones.
Even my company is using Blackberry for all its managerial staffs and above, which in my opinion is a waste as our company is a statutory board, not a private-owned entity.
Nonetheless, let's see how the mobile phone sector will heat up with this new entrant.
Upon the first look, RIM's Blackberry comes to mind as the designs are very similar. See illustrations below for references:
HTC Maple
Blackberry BoldJudging from the pictures, the 2 phones certainly look alike. Whether HTC will market this phone in Asia is still unknown but it would be interesting to see how its phone will fare against the Blackberry, the king of business phones.
Even my company is using Blackberry for all its managerial staffs and above, which in my opinion is a waste as our company is a statutory board, not a private-owned entity.
Nonetheless, let's see how the mobile phone sector will heat up with this new entrant.
New iPhone Coming Soon?
There are rumours afloat on the internet that Apple might be releasing a new generation of its hugely popular iPhone soon.
If that's the case, I might be able to get my hands on the new iPhone by the end of this year. Hopefully Singtel will get to sell the new phone and at a competitive price so that I can buy it.
I like the phone more for its design rather functionality. However it does not seem to be doing very bad in the funtionality department either. If the latest reincarnation of the iPhone manage to address all the grips that current iPhone users have, then it would be the best phone in the world.
Whether Apple will have a successful 2009 or not probably depends on this new baby. If the new phone turns out to be lousy, then Steve Jobs will have lots of fans to answer to.
Anyway I'm still stuck on contract with my Nokia N95 8GB till next August so it's kind of early for me to buy anything. *sighs*
If that's the case, I might be able to get my hands on the new iPhone by the end of this year. Hopefully Singtel will get to sell the new phone and at a competitive price so that I can buy it.
I like the phone more for its design rather functionality. However it does not seem to be doing very bad in the funtionality department either. If the latest reincarnation of the iPhone manage to address all the grips that current iPhone users have, then it would be the best phone in the world.
Whether Apple will have a successful 2009 or not probably depends on this new baby. If the new phone turns out to be lousy, then Steve Jobs will have lots of fans to answer to.
Anyway I'm still stuck on contract with my Nokia N95 8GB till next August so it's kind of early for me to buy anything. *sighs*
New Colours for Nintendo DSi
According to CNET, Nintendo has announced new colours line-up for its upcoming DSi as seen in the picture below:
I wonder if there's a red colour version. However these new colours will not be seen in Singapore for quite a while as currently there are no news that distributors for Nintendo products will be bringing them in. *sighs*
Every time Singapore receives the goodies late and we have no choice but to live with it. This is boring, man. Living in Japan seems to be very good as all the things that I like have originated from Japan.
Anyway I am not sure whether I would be purchasing the DSi as I'm still using my Sony PSP Slim which is serving me well. The technology world moves so fast that it's impossible to keep up with the latest gadgets, no matter how drool-worthy they are.
If only I have all the money in the world, or if I just shut down permanently from the internet, then I won't have to agonize over things like that anymore. Haha!
I wonder if there's a red colour version. However these new colours will not be seen in Singapore for quite a while as currently there are no news that distributors for Nintendo products will be bringing them in. *sighs*
Every time Singapore receives the goodies late and we have no choice but to live with it. This is boring, man. Living in Japan seems to be very good as all the things that I like have originated from Japan.
Anyway I am not sure whether I would be purchasing the DSi as I'm still using my Sony PSP Slim which is serving me well. The technology world moves so fast that it's impossible to keep up with the latest gadgets, no matter how drool-worthy they are.
If only I have all the money in the world, or if I just shut down permanently from the internet, then I won't have to agonize over things like that anymore. Haha!
Rumours of an Apple Netbook?
Rumours are abound with leaked news that Apple will be producing its own version of a netbook, the only computer firm that has yet to release any.
If the rumours are to be believed, Apple will release a touchscreen-enabled netbook that will offers the company's signature sophisticated gadgets and operating software.
At this moment in time, one can only hope how Apple won't be pricing the supposed netbook way out of netbook range. Otherwise we are better off with web-browsing on its iPhone. Hey, I just thought of a lame name for the netbook, iNet. Wahahaha!
If the netbook comes out with that name, you know you read it here first.
If the rumours are to be believed, Apple will release a touchscreen-enabled netbook that will offers the company's signature sophisticated gadgets and operating software.
At this moment in time, one can only hope how Apple won't be pricing the supposed netbook way out of netbook range. Otherwise we are better off with web-browsing on its iPhone. Hey, I just thought of a lame name for the netbook, iNet. Wahahaha!
If the netbook comes out with that name, you know you read it here first.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
MSI Wind U123 Coming Soon
This time round, the spotlight is on MSI and its Wind line. The MSI Wind U123 is also getting equipped with the new Intel Atom N280 processor and is rumoured to be arriving in April too.
The interesting bit is that it will be available in either 6-cells battery or 9-cells battery. Both sound excellent in terms of maximising energy usage. The original Wind initially only came with a 3-cells battery option which was a huge disappointment. Battery life was weak and I could only squeeze out 1.5 hours of usage before my Wind raises the flag for AC power.
I can't wait for the new Wind to arrive and read reviews on it. Nonetheless I am still happy with my 1st generation of MSI Wind. Even if the new Wind is available now, I don't see the need to buy it.
Still, kudos to MSI for keeping with the latest changes in technology.
The interesting bit is that it will be available in either 6-cells battery or 9-cells battery. Both sound excellent in terms of maximising energy usage. The original Wind initially only came with a 3-cells battery option which was a huge disappointment. Battery life was weak and I could only squeeze out 1.5 hours of usage before my Wind raises the flag for AC power.
I can't wait for the new Wind to arrive and read reviews on it. Nonetheless I am still happy with my 1st generation of MSI Wind. Even if the new Wind is available now, I don't see the need to buy it.
Still, kudos to MSI for keeping with the latest changes in technology.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Latest ASUS Eee PC 1000HE
According to WIRED, ASUS has updated its famous Eee PC flagship with the newest Intel 1.66-GHz Atom N280 processor.
The new chip is able to provide fast computing speed as well as providing good HD video playback. On the existing Atom chip, video playback is poor and choppy at times. Thus with Intel's new Atom chip, users can look forward to a better entertainment choice.
I wonder how the rest of the competition would line up their own products. For now, ASUS has once again won the edge for being the first to come out with a new product of the new chip. The only thing that's left would be the pricing. It's reported to be selling at $400, which I suppose is roughly around S$800.
Quite a mid-range pricing, considering the previous netbook options. Let's see how the competition heats up for the new Intel chip.
The new chip is able to provide fast computing speed as well as providing good HD video playback. On the existing Atom chip, video playback is poor and choppy at times. Thus with Intel's new Atom chip, users can look forward to a better entertainment choice.
I wonder how the rest of the competition would line up their own products. For now, ASUS has once again won the edge for being the first to come out with a new product of the new chip. The only thing that's left would be the pricing. It's reported to be selling at $400, which I suppose is roughly around S$800.
Quite a mid-range pricing, considering the previous netbook options. Let's see how the competition heats up for the new Intel chip.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Treasure found via Google Earth?
Once again, Google Earth is in the news.
This time round, a man was reported to have used the software to find a treasure off Aransas Pass in Texas. Apparently, a shoeprint-shaped had made him believe that what he had found was the wreckage of a Spanish barquentine.
Now the case has ended up in court as the location in which the wreckage was located appeared to be in someone's private property.
If this man can prove that the land beneath which the ship is submerged is navigable waterway, he will get the treasure first, according to U.S. law.
However the lawyers of the property's owner is claiming otherwise. If that's the case, then the owner will get the treasure rather than the man who googled it. Interesting, eh?
In addition, the state of Texas' lawyers are sure that there's no commercial waterway there. Therefore, as far as they are concerned, if it's in water, it's in Texas's water. That adds an interesting mix to the claim equation.
How will all these pan out? Let's wait and see.
Now it's time to start using Google Earth since it has brought us many interesting nuggets in the technology world.
Ahoy! I bet Captain Jack Sparrow is teething with jealousy right now. Haha!
This time round, a man was reported to have used the software to find a treasure off Aransas Pass in Texas. Apparently, a shoeprint-shaped had made him believe that what he had found was the wreckage of a Spanish barquentine.
Now the case has ended up in court as the location in which the wreckage was located appeared to be in someone's private property.
If this man can prove that the land beneath which the ship is submerged is navigable waterway, he will get the treasure first, according to U.S. law.
However the lawyers of the property's owner is claiming otherwise. If that's the case, then the owner will get the treasure rather than the man who googled it. Interesting, eh?
In addition, the state of Texas' lawyers are sure that there's no commercial waterway there. Therefore, as far as they are concerned, if it's in water, it's in Texas's water. That adds an interesting mix to the claim equation.
How will all these pan out? Let's wait and see.
Now it's time to start using Google Earth since it has brought us many interesting nuggets in the technology world.
Ahoy! I bet Captain Jack Sparrow is teething with jealousy right now. Haha!
Google Earth catches people in toilet?!
This is quite an old piece of news but it's still interesting to share nonetheless.
The Inquirer had reported that Google Earth had managed to capture an image of a man sitting in the toilet. Man, that is sure a high piece of advance technology.
This image was reportedly taken off an inner-city Melbourne backyard in Australia. It's amazing how Google Earth managed to capture such an image. Poor guy probably still didn't know that he had made headlines in the news.
But then again, it's his own fault for not closing the door when using the toilet. Hmmm...
What say you?
The Inquirer had reported that Google Earth had managed to capture an image of a man sitting in the toilet. Man, that is sure a high piece of advance technology.
This image was reportedly taken off an inner-city Melbourne backyard in Australia. It's amazing how Google Earth managed to capture such an image. Poor guy probably still didn't know that he had made headlines in the news.
But then again, it's his own fault for not closing the door when using the toilet. Hmmm...
What say you?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Anime Watch: Skip Beat! Episode 17!
Wow. I am so thankful for people like MiJani7. They are so fast in uploading the latest anime updates that fans like me are able to watch the series first-hand.
Now Skip Beat!'s latest episode has been uploaded and you can view it here:
Watch Skip Beat! ep 17 Subbed | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
This episode finally reunites Kyoko with her hated man, Fuwa Shoutaro!!! How will she react to seeing him again after so long? What is Shou's reaction upon seeing her?
Oh man, I couldn't wait for the next episode to arrive for that's the penultimate episode in the series. Things are getting very interesting and very fun to watch, though it's still better to read the manga as well.
Anyway, on to the show!!!
w00t! =D
Now Skip Beat!'s latest episode has been uploaded and you can view it here:
Watch Skip Beat! ep 17 Subbed | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
This episode finally reunites Kyoko with her hated man, Fuwa Shoutaro!!! How will she react to seeing him again after so long? What is Shou's reaction upon seeing her?
Oh man, I couldn't wait for the next episode to arrive for that's the penultimate episode in the series. Things are getting very interesting and very fun to watch, though it's still better to read the manga as well.
Anyway, on to the show!!!
w00t! =D
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