Typical response from TNB...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
HTC HD2
Is there a point where your mobile phones' screen size just becomes ridiculous ? Not for me...that's why im drooling over the recently announced HTC HD2.
Packing a processor that matched the first DELL I ever bought, a 1GHz Snapdragon and the usual connectivity options - 3G, 7.2MBPs HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE, WiFi, BT 2.1 and GPS, the specification that really stands out is the ginormous 4.3inch 480x800 WVGA screen.
Another new entry is the capacitive touchscreen. The first for a WinMo device. Capacitive meaning the touch interface is like the Samsung Omnia HD or the iPhone as in you use your fingers and not a stylus. A subtle hint that its WinMo 7 or Windows Phone ready...For multimedia, as slim as it is,(11mmx67mmx120.5mm) it still has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 5MP camera with dual LED flash and autofocus. It also comes with an accelerometer and a proximity sensor.
With all this, what concerns me is the slightly low end 1230mAh battery. For such a huge screen, will the battery be sufficient? or die after 20 mins of using GPS? Also, HTC hasn't been the best with its built in camera's...How will this 5MP pan out? With the limited release set for end of the month, we'll just have to wait for the reviews.
In the meantime, have a look at the pictures and video :)
Packing a processor that matched the first DELL I ever bought, a 1GHz Snapdragon and the usual connectivity options - 3G, 7.2MBPs HSDPA, GPRS, EDGE, WiFi, BT 2.1 and GPS, the specification that really stands out is the ginormous 4.3inch 480x800 WVGA screen.
Another new entry is the capacitive touchscreen. The first for a WinMo device. Capacitive meaning the touch interface is like the Samsung Omnia HD or the iPhone as in you use your fingers and not a stylus. A subtle hint that its WinMo 7 or Windows Phone ready...For multimedia, as slim as it is,(11mmx67mmx120.5mm) it still has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 5MP camera with dual LED flash and autofocus. It also comes with an accelerometer and a proximity sensor.
With all this, what concerns me is the slightly low end 1230mAh battery. For such a huge screen, will the battery be sufficient? or die after 20 mins of using GPS? Also, HTC hasn't been the best with its built in camera's...How will this 5MP pan out? With the limited release set for end of the month, we'll just have to wait for the reviews.
In the meantime, have a look at the pictures and video :)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Summon for Eating while Driving
I think, just like phones, the cops should fine people who are caught eating while driving.
If it's just simple pop in your mouth snacks, then its fine..but as long as you require one hand to be holding the food, I think the cops should be able to stop you. I'm guilty of trying to eat a McD's burger while driving....nearly climbed the curb ! :P
If it's just simple pop in your mouth snacks, then its fine..but as long as you require one hand to be holding the food, I think the cops should be able to stop you. I'm guilty of trying to eat a McD's burger while driving....nearly climbed the curb ! :P
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
TNT - Tomorrow, not Today
I had a letter that needed to reach its destination by 30th September (tomorrow). I've had mail lost when using POS Malaysia so I decided to use a courier service, in this case TNT.
I called them on Wednesday (23/09) evening and arranged a pickup on Thursday afternoon. (24/09) The guy came early, so I was pleased with that. He gave me the consignment form to fill in but I had an issue because the address I had to fill in was extra long. He offered to fill it in for me. Also, FYI, you better have exact change because the rider will not give you any. Regardless of the difference.
Today morning I get a casual call saying that the letter was rejected from the address because of lack of information. And the cool cat that is calling me has the nerve to say "Actually, the letter came back yesterday, but I'm only calling you today". I am not exaggerating. His response to me telling him that his man filled in the form was "Oh..."
After I give him the extra information, he says he will call them to verify but can only deliver earliest tomorrow morning. The snap I heard would be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. While I can't give the exact details of the call, it was settled that it will be delivered today, and not tomorrow.
What is the point of using a courier service that emphasizes the word "Express" on their consigment note when it takes them FOUR days just to call me to tell me there was a problem ?
Tomorrow, I will have to call to make sure the envelope was received.
This is definitely the last time I use/recommend TNT.
I called them on Wednesday (23/09) evening and arranged a pickup on Thursday afternoon. (24/09) The guy came early, so I was pleased with that. He gave me the consignment form to fill in but I had an issue because the address I had to fill in was extra long. He offered to fill it in for me. Also, FYI, you better have exact change because the rider will not give you any. Regardless of the difference.
Today morning I get a casual call saying that the letter was rejected from the address because of lack of information. And the cool cat that is calling me has the nerve to say "Actually, the letter came back yesterday, but I'm only calling you today". I am not exaggerating. His response to me telling him that his man filled in the form was "Oh..."
After I give him the extra information, he says he will call them to verify but can only deliver earliest tomorrow morning. The snap I heard would be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. While I can't give the exact details of the call, it was settled that it will be delivered today, and not tomorrow.
What is the point of using a courier service that emphasizes the word "Express" on their consigment note when it takes them FOUR days just to call me to tell me there was a problem ?
Tomorrow, I will have to call to make sure the envelope was received.
This is definitely the last time I use/recommend TNT.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Cool Sand Art...
Saw this video...thought it was amazing...
Amazing what people can do with just sand and their fingers...
Amazing what people can do with just sand and their fingers...
Friday, September 18, 2009
Old Town White Coffee....Bluek
I don't get how they are so popular...
I went to the one in Jaya One recently with my mum and my cousin. It was nice and bright and the smell of coffee was alluring so we went in. I ordered the ice blended hazelnut coffee and curry mee, mum had toast and hot hazelnut coffee and my cousin had asam laksa with ice lemon tea (i think).
Firstly, there were about 6 waiters standing around and none attended to us till we called them and handed the "self-order sheet". Curry mee came first and the waiter just put it on the table and said "Curry". ?!?!?! Then the rest of the dishes came.
My curry mee was bluek. It was watery and the mee, I think, had been in the freezer or something for a while so it tasted weird. I would have taken a packet of Maggi Curry anyday. My mum's toast had 4 blocks of butter just cut and put on top of it. It wasnt melted or even slightly spread on the toast. Cousin's asam laksa was OK except when she asked for the fish paste/sauce that usually comes with asam laksa, the waiter brought the soya sauce.
The drinks were good. Mainly because they OD'ed on the sugar. Looking around, not many people were eating. Mostly were students having drinks and doing their work(free WiFi) and for that I think its an nice place. But I definitely am not gonna eat there again.
Was it just a one off bad experience ?
I went to the one in Jaya One recently with my mum and my cousin. It was nice and bright and the smell of coffee was alluring so we went in. I ordered the ice blended hazelnut coffee and curry mee, mum had toast and hot hazelnut coffee and my cousin had asam laksa with ice lemon tea (i think).
Firstly, there were about 6 waiters standing around and none attended to us till we called them and handed the "self-order sheet". Curry mee came first and the waiter just put it on the table and said "Curry". ?!?!?! Then the rest of the dishes came.
My curry mee was bluek. It was watery and the mee, I think, had been in the freezer or something for a while so it tasted weird. I would have taken a packet of Maggi Curry anyday. My mum's toast had 4 blocks of butter just cut and put on top of it. It wasnt melted or even slightly spread on the toast. Cousin's asam laksa was OK except when she asked for the fish paste/sauce that usually comes with asam laksa, the waiter brought the soya sauce.
The drinks were good. Mainly because they OD'ed on the sugar. Looking around, not many people were eating. Mostly were students having drinks and doing their work(free WiFi) and for that I think its an nice place. But I definitely am not gonna eat there again.
Was it just a one off bad experience ?
Monday, September 14, 2009
The Raya Police Checks
Who else has noticed the increase in police checks this Raya season ?
I'm not exaggerating but I can't remember the last time there was a roadblock on the road opposite Jaya One. There has been one there almost every night for the past month. My cousin was dropping me home at about 3 am one night, and they were still there. They didn't stopped us but stopped a lady driving a Myvi. They even have it at peak hours. Just yesterday, during lunchtime, the queue was from the turning into Jaya one right up to the roundabout.
My dad's office buys a lot of paper from a supplier in Old Klang Road. I usually go and collect it. Again, I've never gone through a roadblock there. After the roundabout before going straight to Old Klang Road (coming from PJ Section 6), a long queue had started. I figured it was an accident. Right after turning right at the traffic lights, there they were. Our boys in blue. The jam was crazy.
Went for dinner in SS2 last night, and they were there in full force as well. I'm just curious, where were they all this time? what are they checking for? Will they be there after Raya?
Who else has notice the blocks? Let me know and I will update the list below.
Roadblocks
1. Opposite Jaya One
2. SS2 (turning off from the LDP but they vary)
3. Old Klang Road (under the bridge)
I'm not exaggerating but I can't remember the last time there was a roadblock on the road opposite Jaya One. There has been one there almost every night for the past month. My cousin was dropping me home at about 3 am one night, and they were still there. They didn't stopped us but stopped a lady driving a Myvi. They even have it at peak hours. Just yesterday, during lunchtime, the queue was from the turning into Jaya one right up to the roundabout.
My dad's office buys a lot of paper from a supplier in Old Klang Road. I usually go and collect it. Again, I've never gone through a roadblock there. After the roundabout before going straight to Old Klang Road (coming from PJ Section 6), a long queue had started. I figured it was an accident. Right after turning right at the traffic lights, there they were. Our boys in blue. The jam was crazy.
Went for dinner in SS2 last night, and they were there in full force as well. I'm just curious, where were they all this time? what are they checking for? Will they be there after Raya?
Who else has notice the blocks? Let me know and I will update the list below.
Roadblocks
1. Opposite Jaya One
2. SS2 (turning off from the LDP but they vary)
3. Old Klang Road (under the bridge)
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