So, I wouldn’t be surprise when I found this iToilet mod.
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iToilet
Most of the Apple products are labelled with an”i” in front of the product names, like iMac, iPod etc. There are products modified from Apple products too, like what we have seen some iMac turned into aquariums.
So, I wouldn’t be surprise when I found this iToilet mod.
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So, I wouldn’t be surprise when I found this iToilet mod.
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Will you phone an iPhone?
The Apple iPhone: All that or just a bag of computer chips?
What I am about to reveal will be considered blasphemy in some circles. I’ve seen the iPhone and I’m not all that impressed.
It’s a sentence I never expected to write. When Apple was first rumoured to be developing a mobile phone, I clapped with glee. This was years ago, mind you, so cramming high-quality music into a phone was akin to slipping a television into your wallet - it wasn’t possible. But now everyone and his toddler has a phone that will play songs. Nokia has a phone that will store 8Gb of music. Sony’s putting out Walkman phones.
The iPod phone also had the potential to look like an iPod. iPods are pretty. I envisioned an iPod with numbers around a scroll wheel and discreet speakers. Instead we got a chunky black PDA. Some people will like it, sure, but does it come in white? Won’t it clash with white earbuds?
In case you’re yet to catch up, the iPhone is a mobile phone with a 3.5-inch widescreen that is touch-sensitive. You press icons instead of buttons. Naturally, it plays music and video, it makes phone calls, sends SMS messages, takes 2-megapixel photos, and has something called Visual Voicemail which, should your carrier allow it, will let you select which voice messages you want to hear. It also connects to the internet and has a web browser, email program, Google Maps and widgets, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
My phone does most of this already. It plays music, videos, sends messages and email, has Bluetooth, and surfs the web. So what’s the big deal? What else you got, Apple?
Plus, consider this: the iPhone is using 2.5G technology. Top-of-the-line mobile phones are already using 3G or Telstra’s Next G network which offer far faster downloads and a lot more content. Also, contrary to what you’d expect, the iPhone doesn’t download music over the air from iTunes. Odd.
Also, other phones have better cameras. Sony Ericsson is up to 3.2 megapixels. Sharp had one of those a while ago. Why settle for just 2, Apple?
Then there’s the iPhone’s battery - it’s locked into the phone like iPods of old, so when it breaks you can’t replace it yourself. And this phone will only operate for five hours if you spend them surfing the web, talking or sending email. Hand me my charger!
Then there’s timing. Australia won’t see a working iPhone for at least a year. Do you know how old this technology will be by then? Plus, Apple is likely to want to offer this phone through one carrier only, if America is anything to go by, and some of its services are carrier specific. This will make is much harder to use grey-market imports, so don’t even try buying one from eBay.
And have you ever seen a tidy touchscreen? Be prepared to see lots of iPhone fingerprint montages.
This is not to say the iPhone is a repulsive piece of technology. Far from it. It is pretty and it will do plenty. But is it the one mobile phone to rule them all? I’d rule it out.
What I am about to reveal will be considered blasphemy in some circles. I’ve seen the iPhone and I’m not all that impressed.
It’s a sentence I never expected to write. When Apple was first rumoured to be developing a mobile phone, I clapped with glee. This was years ago, mind you, so cramming high-quality music into a phone was akin to slipping a television into your wallet - it wasn’t possible. But now everyone and his toddler has a phone that will play songs. Nokia has a phone that will store 8Gb of music. Sony’s putting out Walkman phones.
The iPod phone also had the potential to look like an iPod. iPods are pretty. I envisioned an iPod with numbers around a scroll wheel and discreet speakers. Instead we got a chunky black PDA. Some people will like it, sure, but does it come in white? Won’t it clash with white earbuds?
In case you’re yet to catch up, the iPhone is a mobile phone with a 3.5-inch widescreen that is touch-sensitive. You press icons instead of buttons. Naturally, it plays music and video, it makes phone calls, sends SMS messages, takes 2-megapixel photos, and has something called Visual Voicemail which, should your carrier allow it, will let you select which voice messages you want to hear. It also connects to the internet and has a web browser, email program, Google Maps and widgets, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
My phone does most of this already. It plays music, videos, sends messages and email, has Bluetooth, and surfs the web. So what’s the big deal? What else you got, Apple?
Plus, consider this: the iPhone is using 2.5G technology. Top-of-the-line mobile phones are already using 3G or Telstra’s Next G network which offer far faster downloads and a lot more content. Also, contrary to what you’d expect, the iPhone doesn’t download music over the air from iTunes. Odd.
Also, other phones have better cameras. Sony Ericsson is up to 3.2 megapixels. Sharp had one of those a while ago. Why settle for just 2, Apple?
Then there’s the iPhone’s battery - it’s locked into the phone like iPods of old, so when it breaks you can’t replace it yourself. And this phone will only operate for five hours if you spend them surfing the web, talking or sending email. Hand me my charger!
Then there’s timing. Australia won’t see a working iPhone for at least a year. Do you know how old this technology will be by then? Plus, Apple is likely to want to offer this phone through one carrier only, if America is anything to go by, and some of its services are carrier specific. This will make is much harder to use grey-market imports, so don’t even try buying one from eBay.
And have you ever seen a tidy touchscreen? Be prepared to see lots of iPhone fingerprint montages.
This is not to say the iPhone is a repulsive piece of technology. Far from it. It is pretty and it will do plenty. But is it the one mobile phone to rule them all? I’d rule it out.
Zippo Lighter Style Digital Camera
I know some friends who collect Zippo lighter as a hobby, they might be interested in getting one of this pocket stealth camera. The untra small size camera is named l’espion S Digital Dream .Com Ltd. It is a 0.3 Megapixel camera which could possibly hold over 300 images at the resolution of 320 x 240.
In fact, it is not permanently attached to a Zippo style-like lighter casing, it can be removed from the casing. It uses ST Micro technology and LiteSync technology, which enable the camera for high quality image capturing and store them in a small file size. Moreover, at such a small size, the l’espion S amazingly has all three functions of snapping pictures, video recording and voice recording.
To use the camera is pretty easy, flip the cover of the casing, press the snap button, close the casing. It is no doubt a great tool for spying, isn’t it?Continue Reading » Zippo Lighter Style Digital Camera
To use the camera is pretty easy, flip the cover of the casing, press the snap button, close the casing. It is no doubt a great tool for spying, isn’t it?Continue Reading » Zippo Lighter Style Digital Camera
Optimus Keyboard
Last month, we saw a keyboard with no inscription on the keys, which we won’t see any words printed on those keys on the board.
Today, I introduce you another interesting keyboard, which planned to be released in 2006: Optimus Keyboard.
Today, I introduce you another interesting keyboard, which planned to be released in 2006: Optimus Keyboard.
This conceptual keyboard is designed by Art. Lebedev Studio, the largest design company in Russia. Anyway, the keyboard is still in initial stage of production and hope fully will be priced less than a good mobile phone.
It can be programmed to display in any sequence and there is an additional block of keys on the left, which meant for switching between programs or modes.
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Don’t think you’ll be able to finish the igloo for yourself by the end of the winter. So, why not build for your hamster or something instead.Google Set
Not sure have you tried this cool tool from Google (yes, again!) called Google Set.
It’s a tool which you key-in a few related terms, then Google Set will return a few more related terms to you. It’s amazing !
I tried 3 terms like eyes, nose, ears (which happened to appear on the face), it return some other terms like cheeks, mouth, hair etc.
Enjoy playing with it, guys.
It’s a tool which you key-in a few related terms, then Google Set will return a few more related terms to you. It’s amazing !
I tried 3 terms like eyes, nose, ears (which happened to appear on the face), it return some other terms like cheeks, mouth, hair etc.
Enjoy playing with it, guys.
NaturalLogin Pro
NaturalLogin Pro is a product from Palcott which helps you to secure networks so that not to be compromised when users leave their computers unattended.
NaturalLogin Pro is basically a software that makes use of your existing USB MP3 players or USB flash drives to establish a hardware link with Windows login account and privileges. Once the users installed NaturalLogin, users no longer have to re-enter their passwords each time they approach their computer. Users can be automatically logged on to their machine as they plug in their USB drive. NaturalLogin Pro recognizes users and determines their access privileges, preventing information from falling into the wrong hands.
Palcott says that NaturalLogin Pro provides robust security for stand alone or networked computers, as well as the personalization and convenience which users require. From home users to workgroups and even large hospitals with hundreds of people accessing dozens of computers, NaturalLogin Pro ensures the security of a network, the privacy of sensitive data, and user satisfaction.
NaturalLogin Pro costs USD$29.95, and supports Windows 2000/XP.A 15-days trial is available at Download.com.
Palcott says that NaturalLogin Pro provides robust security for stand alone or networked computers, as well as the personalization and convenience which users require. From home users to workgroups and even large hospitals with hundreds of people accessing dozens of computers, NaturalLogin Pro ensures the security of a network, the privacy of sensitive data, and user satisfaction.
NaturalLogin Pro costs USD$29.95, and supports Windows 2000/XP.A 15-days trial is available at Download.com.
Cool Thumbdrives - Chameleon & Humping Dog
Getting bored using your normal looking USB thumbdrive?Want something cool?
Then it’s time to get one of these:
Then it’s time to get one of these:
Humping Dog will be released in December, 2006, whereas January, 2007 for Chameleon. Humping Dog costs only 998 yen (USD$8.55) each and Chameleon is priced at 2940 yen (USD$25.17). For less than USD$10, I would sure want to get one of the Humping Dog. By the way, who came up with such name? LoL…
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Continue Reading » Cool Thumbdrives - Chameleon & Humping Dog
Nokia Revealed N76, N93i and N800
Nokia have just revealed 3 new high end N-Series mobile phones at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2007, which is held from 8-11 January, in Las Vegas.
Nokia N76
Nokia N76
Nokia N76 is a 3G multimedia clamshell smartphone. It has been perceived to be the answer from Nokia to Motorola RAZR series as it has a thickness of only 14mm when folded!Just like the Motorola RAZR models, Nokia N76 also features a flat metal keypad too. In term of multimedia features, Nokia N76 is integrated with a 2-megapixel camera, a MP3 player, a FM radio and a 2.4-inch colour screen. An advatage N76 has is that it comes with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack to enable you to use your own headphones to listen to music. The hot swappable microSD slot allows you to expand the memory up to 2GB without turning off the mobile phone.
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How To Turn Normal TV Into Flat Panel LCD TV
Dreaming of having a 52″ flat panel LCD TV in your living room like the one below?
Dream no more!I will show you the tip of how to turn you normal TV into a flat panel TV in one single step!
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7x Optical Zoom Webcam
Have a webcam? What other purpose you use your webcam for other than having video chat or video conferencing with friends/family? I don’t know about you, but I do use my webcam as a surveillance camera. My webcam is a cheap one (costs about RM25/US$7) and it is able to zoom digitally for about 5x only. As you might have known, the picture quality is not good using digital zoom.
This 7x optical zoom webcam is definitely a perfect webcam to act as a cheap solution for surveillance, while you can zoom more without compromising the picture quality. In fact, this webcam is just like normal CMOS camera of 1.3-millon pixels. However, it has an edge over other webcams as it has a special telephoto lens to get fixed onto it in order to leverage the optical zoom capability!
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Continue Reading » 7x Optical Zoom Webcam
Nokia Launch Mobile Mapping Service
Just about a year ago, I blogged about Nokia Mobile Search, which is a free application for Nokia mobile phones to search local services, websites, images and mobile contents. Besides, I also blogged about the free mobile mapping service provided by Mobile GMaps for viewing Google Maps on Nokia mobile phones.
Well, today I present you another free service by Nokia, its latest mobile mapping service : Smart2go!
Well, today I present you another free service by Nokia, its latest mobile mapping service : Smart2go!
Smart2go is basically a new service for Nokia mobile phone users to browse high resolution map with locations details on mobile phones. With Smart2go, when you come across any happening places you can save them as your favourite spots then share with your friends.
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Continue Reading » Nokia Launch Mobile Mapping Service
Smart2Go Review
Hafiz Ismail sent me a comprehensive review of Smart2Go he did last week. He is a Malaysian reader of this blog who currently stays in the UK. Not to mention he is an enthusiast of mobile application too. I sincerely thank him for the wonderful review and for informing me Smart2Go now supports maps in Malaysia!
Download Hafiz’s Review of Smart2Go (PDF, 573KB)
In this review, Hafiz discloses 2 popular free navigation application for mobile phone as alternatives to some fee-based satellite navigation applications. Anyway, Smart2Go is the main focus of the review after all.
Download Hafiz’s Review of Smart2Go (PDF, 573KB)
In this review, Hafiz discloses 2 popular free navigation application for mobile phone as alternatives to some fee-based satellite navigation applications. Anyway, Smart2Go is the main focus of the review after all.
Basically, the review covers from the installation of Smart2Go to navigating the Nokia Maps using the Smart2Go. As a Malaysian, Hafiz tried on navigating from Jalan Ampang to Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia map. On top of that, Hafiz generously offers his priceless insight of the newly launched Smart2Go as well as provides some useful screen shots too. A picture worths a thousand words ya!
Thanks Hafiz for your time and efforts!
Exabytes RM0.99 Domain Crazy Sale
I have blogged about some crazy domain sales from Yahoo and GoDaddy before. Today there is another unbeatable crazy sale of domain name, this time is from one of famous local hosting companies, Exabytes!
They are now selling .com, .net & .org domain names at only RM0.99!! Yes, the price is quoted in Ringgit Malaysia!Exabytes claims this is the cheapest offer and the FIRST in Malaysia to offer such a price! I do agree on this.
They are now selling .com, .net & .org domain names at only RM0.99!! Yes, the price is quoted in Ringgit Malaysia!Exabytes claims this is the cheapest offer and the FIRST in Malaysia to offer such a price! I do agree on this.
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Is Your PC Windows Vista Capable?
I bet all PC manufacturers are now bundling their computer with the latest Windows Vista operating system (OS) since the launch of the OS early this year. Most of the new PC are now built/designed for Windows Vista, but what about old PC that we are still using right now?
Many people, including myself, are curious to know whether is our PC Window Vista capable. I bought a Dell laptop end of 2006 and it is labeled Windows Vista capable. Hence, I have a chance to upgrade to Windows Vista for a minimal cost (some systems are entitled to free upgrade though). So, I headed over to Dell’s Vista Upgrade website to check for the cost of upgrading. This is what I got :-
Many people, including myself, are curious to know whether is our PC Window Vista capable. I bought a Dell laptop end of 2006 and it is labeled Windows Vista capable. Hence, I have a chance to upgrade to Windows Vista for a minimal cost (some systems are entitled to free upgrade though). So, I headed over to Dell’s Vista Upgrade website to check for the cost of upgrading. This is what I got :-
The cost is reasonable, but what I was more curious is how efficient will my laptop become after upgrading to Windows Vista.
Continue Reading » Is Your PC Windows Vista Capable?
Continue Reading » Is Your PC Windows Vista Capable?
Online Blog Chat Service
Google’s GMail has a nifty feature which allows us to chat from within the user interface of the email system. That is really a good idea to keep in touch with anyone in your mailing list, in a fast and easy way. As for blog owners, we can put a chatter box in our blogs for the same chatting purpose too.
Now we have another revolutionary online chatting service available for selection : Geesee.com!
Just by putting in a few lines of code into your blog template, this free service offers you a place to chat from your blog itself. Blog owners are able to create specific chat topics to suit the theme of the blog; while visitors of the blog are able to chat among themselves, with the owner, and also with those interested in the same topic around the world. Anyway, let the screen shots do the talking :-
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Now we have another revolutionary online chatting service available for selection : Geesee.com!
Just by putting in a few lines of code into your blog template, this free service offers you a place to chat from your blog itself. Blog owners are able to create specific chat topics to suit the theme of the blog; while visitors of the blog are able to chat among themselves, with the owner, and also with those interested in the same topic around the world. Anyway, let the screen shots do the talking :-
100 Million iPod Sold
iPod’s fans have made history as Apple announced yesterday that there have been 100 million iPods sold to date, since its launch in November 2001! 100 million sold in five and a half years is incredible and there is no doubt iPod is still the pioneer in music player industry.
Aside from making history, one of the good side effects from this incredible sales is that it brought sales to other products too.
Anyway, if you want to know more about iPod, Wikipedia has a very detailed page for it.
Differences Amongst Windows Vista Versions
I’m sure many of us are thinking of upgrading our computer operating system to the latest Windows Vista. Apart from wondering will the current computer hardware be compatible to Windows Vista, probably we are facing the dilemma of choosing which version of Windows Vista.
Basically, there are 5 versions of Windows Vista to choose from, they are Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise and Ultimate.
Basically, there are 5 versions of Windows Vista to choose from, they are Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise and Ultimate.
his is the link to a comprehensive comparison chart of all 5 versions of Windows Vista. Hope it helps you to make your upgrading decision.
Pointing Device For Your TV
Ever think of using a “mouse-like” device as pointing device for your TV instead of the dull TV remote control? You know, like having a cursor moving in your TV just like what we have for PC?
Hillcrest Labs actually has this revolutionary pointing device for TV called HōMETM Interactive Media System.
Quoted:Hillcrest Labs’ HōMETM Interactive Media System combines the first graphical, zoomable interface for television with a patented motion control technology called FreespaceTM. Where Freespace is a motion control technology senses motion in three dimensions and precisely translates human motions into on–screen cursor movement.
This device is used with a special program to recognize hand movements and provides graphical interface for televisions. In fact, the HōME software can be embedded in a broad range of digital media devices, including high definition televisions, set–top boxes, and PCs too.
Here is a video demonstration of this futuristic device by CNET. The device looks very promising even though it will only hit the market maybe another year later.
Here is a video demonstration of this futuristic device by CNET. The device looks very promising even though it will only hit the market maybe another year later.
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