First Micro Four Thirds DSLR - Panasonic G1

Posted on September 12th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Panasonic has today announced the world’s first DSLR that uses micro four third sensor that was announced recently.

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Carl Zeiss 16-35mm F2.8 - What a Beautiful Lens!

Posted on September 12th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

What a Beautiful Lens!

This lens makes me want to get a Sony DSLR and mount the lens on it!

Zeiss is tempting…so much nice design as compare to the “Ugly” lens…

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Sony Announces 70-400mm F4-5.6 - Silver colour…What an Ugly Lens!

Posted on September 12th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

What an ugly lens in silver colour…

No, this is not an amatuer lens, but professional lens with price tag over RM7k! Sony should have just make it black, or white, or grey, but come on…NOT SILVER!

Luckily I am no Sony user…

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Just came back from a short holiday…Kyoto & Osaka

Posted on September 9th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Yes, just came back from a short holiday…went to Kyoto and Osaka with my wife and daughter. Driving all the way up there from Hiroshima. It takes around 4 hours to reach Kyoto from Hiroshima, smooth drive. Thank God, we have a pleasant and safe trip, though a bit tiring. Depart on Sunday, back today (Tuesday).

Will share the photos when free…

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Just installed Firefox 3 on Mac…it is FAST!

Posted on September 9th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

I have just installed firefox 3 on my Macbook, was using FF2 until I accidentally deleted the install file. No problem, download FF3 and installed within just a few minutes.

Actually I have forgotten and didn’t realized that I was still using FF2 until I installed and opened up FF3 browser. Wow…it is FAST man! Loading time is much faster than FF2 and pages appear smoothly in short time!

I have been a big fan of Firefox browser, using it 99.9% of the time since many years ago. I have been using FF3 in Windows XP for many months, but only now installed to my OSX. No regret, great software, great upgrade!

The best thing…IT IS FREE!

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More Megumi…

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Took on 14th March 2008…Megumi at 9 months old exactly…

Enjoying the biscuits…

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Some Megumi Photos…from my computer HDD

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Found some old photos while cleaning up my PC…not sure have posted before or not…but better uploaded the photos here as I will be deleting them away from my laboratory PC…

Megumi…2 days to 9 months…took on 12th March 2008

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Just ordered a Dell PC today…

Posted on September 2nd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

Went to Dell Malaysia website just now…looking for good bargains, found the Dell Inspiron 530s to be of good value and interesting.

After 30 mins, ordered one.

Highlights (the one that I ordered)

• Intel(R) Pentium(TM) Dual-Core Processor E2180 (2.0GHZ, 1MB L2 CACHE, 800MHZ FSB) - I have never been a fan of super fast processor. As long as it is fast, then enough. You don’t have to waste or allocate most budget into the processor.
• Dell(TM) SE198WFP 19″ Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - Good enough, wide enough for normal use
• Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Basic 32 bit SP1 Edition (English) - Too bad Windows XP no longer available…
• 2GB (2X1GB) NECC Dual Channel DDR2 667MHz SDRAM Memory - will add more memory when needed, cheaper to buy memory outside than Dell
• 250GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing
• 16X DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer Write Capabilities -It has been a long time that I did not copy or burn DVD…
• Integrated Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 - Since no PC game for this computer…so an integrated is good enough…
• Integrated Sound Blaster(R) Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio
• Dell(TM) AX210 USB Stereo Speakers
• Dell(TM) USB Quietkey(R) Keyboard with Silver Trim (English)
• Dell(TM) Optical USB Mouse
• 56K PCI Data/Fax Modem - Thanks to Streamyx…
• Integrated Fast Ethernet 10/100 - must have…again, thanks to Streamyx…
• Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft(R) Office 2003/2007 Software) - OEM-Word Processor/Spreadsheet/Database/Calendar/Powerpoint viewer/Email Tools - Original software is good, don’t use pirated one.
• Dell Inspiron Desktop(TM) Slim Tower - I love the small clean design tower!

I have just seen a very nice Dell computer in a local store in Japan two days ago, yes, the same Inspiron 530s slim tower type that I ordered just now. Dell really makes very nice computer, clean and sleek design, much better than those DIY CPU casing that I have seen out there. Yes, I have been a fan of Dell computer, my current notebook (use by my wife) is a Dell as well (Latitude D800).

Yes, I added a Data / Fax modem to the system, as with the unreliable streamyx service in Malaysia, better get a dial up as backup. Internet is essential to me/my wife.

Total damage? RM2139.00, charged to credit card. I think that is a very reasonable price! I have not follow PC pricelist for a long time, but I think DIY a computer with 19″ LCD monitor will not be that much far off from the specs and price above. This one, you get Dell service and warranty for one year, better for the peace of mind.

The above system is not for me, but more for my wife. I will get a better PC when I reach Malaysia in Oct.

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Grape Farm Visit in Japan

Posted on September 1st, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

We went to grape farm two days ago…really good experience and the grapes are among the best you can get! Can’t even find in supermarket, best quality seedless grapes fresh from the trees!

Megumi loves those grapes too. (more…)

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Louis Vuitton…worth buying?

Posted on August 25th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

What so special about LV that one is willing to spent $$$ on getting just a simple bag? Is it the brand? the quality? the price?

Hmm…Lv…LV…Louis Vuitton!

Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM - N51106

Price tag? JPY86310 (RM2850.00), out of stock.

Many reseller in Japan is selling at ABOVE LV SRP, and still…sold out in most places.

Ok, this GM model is of bigger size than the PM model that I bought for my customer in the post that I recently blog about, both seems very high demand and sold out at LV stores and many online resellers.

Will get one…soon…

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ShaShinKi Merdeka Logo…

Posted on August 25th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

Inspired by Google…I have started Seasoning Logo of ShaShinKi since many years ago (yeah…ShaShinKi is nearly 3 years old now).

Coming this 51st Independence Day of Malaysia (Hari Merdeka), I have created a dedicated Merdeka logo of ShaShinKi. Not to say astonishing design, but just to remember the day of my country getting independence.

I am not a very creative person myself…no choice…can’t afford a dedicated art designer at the moment…so will have to try with whatever lightbulbs in my brain…

Happy Merdeka Day to All!

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Avril Lavigne Continues! Yeah…she is coming… :D

Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

Yeah…after the canceled event that makes Malaysia shine on the world’s stage…now the authority has allowed the show to continue and will be held on the predetermined date of 29th August 2008 on Merdeka Stadium.

If this story (canceled and resumed) is just part of the advertising campaign tactics, then the planner is sure one genius as every major news agencies in the world has talked about this show “for free”…and I guess the ticket will be sold to near 100% by the time of the concert…hahaa…yeah…

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Amazing Google Index Speed!

Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

It is amazing how fast and how efficient Google Bot is! I just blogged about the LV bag this morning, and now Google has already indexed the page!

In fact, the post that I blogged 24 mins ago has also been indexed by Google! That is really amazing!

I heard Google loves blog…but I don’t know if they loves it that much!

(I wonder how long does it takes for this post to show up on Google search later… :D)

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&suggon=0&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=nG5&q=Amazing+Google+Index+Speed!&btnG=Search

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Canon EOS 50D Specifications - “Accidental” Leaked from Canon China

Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Canon China posted up the specs and information of the up coming Canon EOS 50D at:

http://www.canon.com.cn/products/camera/eos/50d/index.html

The above link has been removed as of now…too late? No problem…see below:

Highlights

• 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
• DIGIC 4
• 1.6x crop
• Dust Reduction
• Auto Brightness Processing
• 95% viewfinder .97 magnification
• 9 point af (All Cross Type)
• 35 meter area equipped with high-precision sensors
• AF Fine Tuning
• ISO 100-12800
• 6.3 fps (high speed) 3fps (low speed)
• Buffer: 16 RAW - 60 JPG - 10 RAW+JPG
• 920,000 points VGA 3.0-inch LCD monitor (finally following Niko superb LCD trend!)
• 100,000 cycle shutter
  
• Rugged magnesium alloy body

Full Specifications (from Photography Bay) (more…)

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Louis Vuitton (LV) Damier Neverfull MM Bag N51105 = Authentic or Fake?

Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

Helped a customer to get a LV bag in Japan recently. Bought from a reliable shop at quite a premier price (though might still be cheap to some).

I did not buy from a LV store, as this bag is of so very high demand that most LV stores in Japan have run out of stock. Instead, I ordered from a big bag seller in Japan.

When receiving the bag, to my surprise there is NO BOX or any label showing if the bag is genuine or fake. I have a hard time telling, as I have not bought a LV bag before (my wife and I are no an of LV). However, I must admit that the bag looks very nice, very neat stitches and very simple and clean design.

Here are some photos to share (as there will be many pirates selling this bag in the internet, so I better watermarked my photos below):

Louis Vuitton (LV) Damier Neverfull MM Bag N51105

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Stone Age Computer? Come on…

Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

I read about a friend’s blog recently, that her company is still using and providing her a “stone age” computer for her to use.

A Chinese saying:”If you want to have Quality results, you should use Quality tools” (sorry, I do not have a Chinese software to type in Chinese)

For people who use computer daily, he/she should know very well how important it is to have a good and fast running computer in order to have the job done (quality job). A slow and ill working computer might still get the job done, but that is not good enough. Quality job comes from happy employer. If you can keep your employer happy and highly motivated, then you will get Quality job done. Google knows this very well, hence providing a world refreshing working environment to their employers, where everybody (ok…almost everybody…or many people…) wish to get into Google.

This is 21st century now…computer is the very very basic tool that one should be stingy of. As myself is using computer everyday (more than 8 hours a day), personally I can feel how frustrating it is when a computer is slow and irresponsive.

Soon I will get a new PC. I am going to get a 24 inches LCD monitor for myself, while I will get a 19″ LCD new computer for one of my staff. CPU? Anything with coreduo is not going to disappoint in today’s world, but of course I am going to pump the memory to 3GB or 4GB. Can’t wait to build my own PC again!

(Blogged using a 12″ macbook intel duo core 1.83Ghz with 2GB memory.)

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LV (Louis Vuitton) Stores in Japan

Posted on August 21st, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

LV (Louis Vuitton) Stores in Japan (more…)

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Avril Lavigne Concert in Merdeka Stadium = CANCELED!

Posted on August 20th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

Yes, Avril Lavigne Concert in Merdeka Stadium on the 29th August 2008 has been canceled by the government of Malaysia, announced yesteday.

Reason?

‘too sexy’

This is bad, sad and stupid.

Read further at:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeq

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Olympic Medals…20th August 2008

Posted on August 20th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

As of today, China has won 43 Gold Medals in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Creating a history high score. Followed by USA which has 26 Golds so far. It is very likely that China is going to be the Grand Champion this time…crowning as the world best athletes/sports country.

Here’s the link to the medal standing:

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml

There are still 4 more days to go before closing…

Malaysia? We have one Silver won by LEE Chong Wei, and I believe that is the only medal that we will bring back from this 2008 Beijing Olympic. Well done, Lee!

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Wimax service in Klang Valley!

Posted on August 20th, 2008 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (P1) has today launched and announce the service of WIMAX to Malaysians!

What so special about WIMAX? It is the high speed internet connection service that you no longer crawling but on the express lane of internet (in Malaysia standard)!

Only selected areas are with WIMAX service at the moment: KLCC, Golden Triangle, Pekeliling, Setapak, Gombak, Seri Rampai, Sentul, Pudu, selected areas in Subang Jaya, USJ 1, USJ 7 and Subang Hi‐Tech area.

Too bad, Johor not part of it yet. I do wish to have fast internet connection, especially on the wireless. I have heard horror story about Streamyx, really hope to have an alternative for high speed internet connection in Malaysia.

The fee seems very reasonable, not much different from Streamyx, however the service quality is still yet to know…

Anyhow, an alternative to Streamyx is good…the more the merrier…no monopoly please…

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