Mobile Headache

Remember my shiny black brick of a phone? The one that I bought almost two years ago to replace my funky pink clamshell phone that was stolen from right under my eye??

I think that shiny black brick is paying me back for all those times that I complained that it's not the phone of my choice.. damnit! It hangs every time I try to text anyone! *pulls hair*

After mulling over it a while, I figured I might as well get a new phone since the not-so-shiny black brick is giving me such a headache and I've decided to get a Sony Ericsson this time. Never owned one before, so I thought it'd be cool to sway that way for once. Just so you know, my first choice was the iPhone but Chin Aun thinks that the iPhone is too fragile for someone like me. Besides, the camera is only 2.0MP and I was hoping to get something with a higher resolution... Anyway, after thinking about it for a day or so, I've boiled it all down to 2 choices: K810i and K770i

THE K810i

K770i

I liked the functions of the K810i more than the K770i because it was equipped with a genuine Xenon flash that is used in actual cameras. But then the physical attributes of the K770i is more appealing - it being slimmer and more brushed metal than the squarish and macho looking K810i :p and knowing me, since aesthetics would bear more weight than the Xenon flash, I made up my mind to go for the latter.

I went to Digital Mall with Chin Aun to ask around for the price range and to try out the actual handset. I found out then that it was available in 5 different colours - Truffle Brown, Sandy Beige, Ultra Violet, Henna Bronze and Soft Black. When I was viewing the phones on the Internet, my first choice was Truffle Brown, followed by Ultra Violet and finally Soft Black. To me, Sandy Beige looked more like Rotten Milk and Henna Bronze looked like Orange-Gone-Horribly-Wrong.

But when I saw the actual handsets, Truffle Brown dropped down from the list to No. 3 to be replaced by Soft Black and then Ultra Violet.

I waited until I was back in Penang to make the purchase with hopes that I would get a better deal here. AND I DID *beams* got a free set of speakers and an upgrade to a 2Gig memory card!! But the only catch was that the shop did not have Soft Black. I immediately went for Ultra Violet ;) I was having doubts about getting another black phone... it's so uncharacteristic of me to once again own a phone that is so understated in color. The purple was really striking and I guess if I don't put it close to anything Green, it won't remind me of stupid Barney.

So here's my new phone which I am still getting used to:

Referring to my last post - the quickie post... Yeah, I lost all my contacts so I hope you guys and girls would be darling enough to text me so that I can get back to 'rebuilding' my address book.

Oh yeah, one more thing... just an example of great minds thinking alike *ahems* Zeeks also just bought a new phone. I think it was yesterday :) he got a Sony Ericsson W660i ;) hehe.. ENJOY your phone dude!~

(ps - just so you know, iPhone is still number one in my heart...)

My WebCam

Ever since I've been back in Penang, I've been hooked on Skype! Don't ask me why, I just am *shrugs* So, when I got back to PJ, I headed over to Low Yat earlier today to get a webcam to make my Skype-ing even more interesting...

I wasn't ready to fork out a lot of $$$ for this new toy... after all, I am STILL gloriously unemployed :p (I've been in this sublime state for around a month? Or maybe less... so far, I'm liking it --- except the part about the $$$) Anyway, back to the topic at hand, I was looking up and down, left and right for the perfect one.

My requirements were VERY simple:

1. Must be above 1.0M

2. Compact sized

3. Suitable for laptops and desktops --- meaning gotta have a cute clip so that I can attach it to my laptop and yet be able to stand on its own

4. Cost effective --- BELOW RM100

My requirements sure sounded simple but that ain't the case when I was hunting for the darned thing!

I went to shop after shop after shop after shop after shop... you get the idea... I saw a few from Logitech but they were waaayyy over my budget. Minimum of RM150!! Saw one from Genius but the resolution was lousy althought it was really cute ;) Checked out some from Microsoft but nothing caught my fancy. Looked at some unfamilliar brands too, like A4Tech, that had pretty cool color-schemed ones that were within budget but the resolution was not up to par as well.

Then lo and behold, I saw a box that said "1.3M Pixels Web Camera" and then I immediately looked for the price tag ... "RM60.00" *did a double take!* Sure boh?!? 1.3M at RM60!? But it was of an unfamilliar brand. Anyone heard of "KER"??? After much discussion with Chin Aun, and taking into consideration a few that we saw around, we thought we'd go for it. Checked with the technician working there and he mentioned that this model was quite popular considering the price and specifications.

After we made the purchase, we also walked around to other shops to check it out and noticed that it was selling at RM89.90 at certain places! Guess I got a bargain...

Then I went home with my new toy and gave it a little cosmetic surgery...

From this.... (so boring looking!)

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To this!!! :D

SUI BOH?!?!?!?! (I am so blown away by my own 'talent'!!!! *grin*)

Hehehehe... And it does pretty cool effects too! :D

Some interesting effects of the webcam...

And I like this one most of all... *grin*

Syiok hor?!?!? ;))))

(Part 4) A Tribute iPod Fanatics (Zeeks)

Anyone who knows me well knows that I have an idiot of a friend called Tze Ko (or Zeeks if you must). Anyway, he went to the States for a friggin' holiday last month so I decided to save the blog post on his iPod and accessories until now that he is back in Malaysia.

Zeeks, we've been friends for more than 5 years now and he's just declared me as his Lifetime Best Buddy early this year (he asked me for a favour and I did it for him, only I've forgotten what it is by now). I provided him all information he needed to prep him on his to US and guess how he repaid me??

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HE BLOODY FORGOT MY BIRTHDAY!!!

(he thinks I should be thankful that he is emailing me on the 28th of June, one day after he touched down even though he is so jet-lagged *hmmmph*)

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Even though I'm as pissed as ever at this idiot, I shall not let my anger get in the way of appreciating something as infinitely beautiful as his iPod.

Here goes :) ....

As much as I am pissed at him, I gotta say he takes great photos!

A multi-angled view of the iPod Nano (first edition)

He's got himself the first edition of the iPod Nano with the clear crystal finishing whereas Mel's iPod Nano is the one with brushed metal finishing.

The accessories that come together with this iPod Nano

the iPod Nano with a red tune-tie :) He gave me a black tune-tie when he got his iPod and I am still religiously using it! :D

Some other coloured Tune-ties :D I was actually thinking of getting the blue one to match my iPod Mini and a pink one to accentuate my iPod but ChinAun won't let me!

And this is the final installment of my iPod Fanatics series... until someone cares to donate an iPod Shuffle *hint hint* :D

(Part 3) A Tribute iPod Fanatics (Melissa)

Finally.... the 3rd installation of my iPod tribute....

As we have seen earlier, both May Chwyn and I have iPod videos... here's to someone who's a little different... Melissa has an iPod Nano -- IN SILVER!

So sexy right??? *grin* and there are many faces to her iPod nano as well... It even has a beanie bag to lean on... from this, you can see how much Mel loves her baby. Ultimate pampering ya, Mello?? How about giving your old friend here a beanie bag too?? *winks* *grin*

iPod Nano in Jellybean Green

I believe that of all, this is Mel's favourite cover :)

iPod Nano in Sexy Black

(I seriously like this one... it really looks as though it's its second skin! so sleek!)

Anyone wants to take a wild guess what this is??

IT'S A PORTABLE SPEAKER!! :) foldable into a cube too... isn't that cute??? :)

Since we are here admiring the new iPod nano, let's take a look at iPod nano's full range. If you're into colours and tiny gadgets, then the iPod nano is for you...

If it were for me, I'd either go for the blue, pink or black one. From there, you can tell the difference in my colour preference from Mel's.


Beauty with a Good Cause :)

The red iPod nano is a special edition. $10 from every iPod Nano PRODUCT (RED) sold (4G or 8G) goes directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa

**for further information on the Global Fund and PRODUCT (RED), log on to http://www.joinred.com/

Since this is the month of June, it is also the Melissa's birthday month :)

Here's to you, Mello...

*HUGS*

**HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY**

Wishing you the best of 2007 and the years ahead and may your days ahead be filled with the musical beauty of your iPod nano *wink*(and hopefully, even more iPods to add to your collection) *grin*

Love you loads... *muuuuuuuuuah*

(Part 2) A Tribute iPod Fanatics (May Chwyn)

I remember the time when I was doing my industrial training in Robert Bosch... That was almost 3 years ago *reminisce*

There were a few people who were communicating with me via e-mail every single day and May Chwyn was one of them. And one of our favourite topics was IPODS! hahaha... I was so excited about my iPod mini (which was on its way back from New York) and May Chwyn was confiding in me about wanting to buy an iPod but was contemplating hard because of its cost.

Well, whaddaya know... almost 2 years later, she did get one!! :D *clap on the back* I was so happy when I saw pictures of her iPod and when she told me she got the JBL Creature Speakers, I was GREEN WITH ENVY *I'm still green with envy*

Check out her baby...

Showing off Christina with stark clarity

her iPod in a jelly-case resting on the much coveted JBL speakers

*I'm turned so green that I think the colour has become permanent*

The many facets of her iPod / Apple addiction! hehe

(Kudos to her because you'll never find me owning much original soundtracks except broadways and musicals!)

And now... a special tribute to the JBL Creature Speaker / JBL Creature Speaker II :

Available in so many different colours :) *drools*

One can only look in envy

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This post is dedicated to May Chwyn,

A friend who's always been cool and loves gadgets as much as I do. I miss those times we had in college as well as the madness that envelopes us when we 'torture' jwo huei ;) hehehe... Missing you guys loads...

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Stay tuned for more posts on iPod fanaticism!!

(Part I) A Tribute to iPod Fanaticism -- my iPod Family :)

With my brand new modem, my bandwidth makes photo uploading a breeze!~!~

Here are some photos of my iPods :) I could stare at them all day... *dreamy smile* If only everything in life could be this perfect... *sigh*

Enjoy!~

*** My iPod Mini ***

my iPod mini's shiny baby blue exterior

When my aunt got this for me, she got Apple to engrave my name on it :)

Left: My 3 year old baby... has scratches on its back *heartache*

Right: my iPod mini in its jelly-skin protection

An STM hard case for it because I have the tendency to drop things

*** To Rock it With ***

Portable Speakers and iPod dock from Sonic Gear

(bought this when I first got my iPod mini)

JVC Jelly Earphones and a pink Rubber Roller from Mac City

(I'm dying to own Apple's In-Ear Headphones!)

*** my iPod Video ***

Green Day rocks my iPod video

Plenty of storage -- plenty of music :)

No engraving on this one though :(

A Pink Capdase casing --- it's all about aesthetics ;)

*** My Personal iPod Family ***

Since I'm an Apple supporter and an iPod addict, my friends would naturally have inclination towards the same things :D hahaha... I guess most people like beautiful things and you have to admit that Apple makes the most beautiful gadgets! ;)

Once you go MAC, you never go back. The sound quality that is produced by the iPod is magnifique! It's positively divine!! You can hear every decibel and if you close your eyes, the music will sweep you off your feet into a world where only sound, matters...

Once you own one... Music will never be the same again.

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I'm gonna posting tributes to a few of my buddies' iPods -- currently still awaiting some photos from them!! So keep your eyes peeled for the latest tributes!

So for now, it's toodle-doo~