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Badminton Racket - Yonex MusclePower 45!

Posted on February 21st, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Rojak.

It has been a long time that I did not exercise, bad for health. Before going to Japan, I played badminton almost every week with my friends. I hope to reinstate that game…called my friends and this Sunday afternoon we are going to play badminton again.

I lost my badminton racket. I have two actually. One is the Yonex Carbonex 20, which was bought by my father more than 10 years ago. During that time, that was one of the best racket (or most expensive) from Yonex, second to the Carbonex 21. I was very proud to have that racket…though I don’t play that well…

I bought my own 2nd badminton racket few years ago, as my Carbonex 20 finally gave up and have cracked. Maybe due to too many clashes with other’s racket during the play. I bought a Yonex MusclePower (can’t remember the model number now), at RM160+. That is a very nice racket with very strong hitting momentum. Racket head is heavier than the body. I left it at home and after coming back from Japan…couldn’t find it anymore. My Carbonex 20 still lying there…guess whoever took the MusclePower must be happy with it.

Went out to buy my 3rd racket. I tried a few: MusclePower 21, 22 and 45. Price is RM159, RM169 and RM359. Yeah, MusclePower 45 model is so much more expensive than the other two. I have a hard time chooseing. In hand, MusclePower 45 definitely feels better with the slightly heavier head, while MusclePower 21 and 22 are having balance weight around the body. I can feel stronger momentum in smashing when using MusclePower 45.

I like to buy good quality things, as I believe that good things last longer and give better return as compared to those compromised items. I went to a few sports shop to check the price of MusclePower 45, not many have it and I finally found one with better deal (Free string, hand grip and at the price of RM330). I took the deal last night and today I have the new racket in hands. Tomorrow only I will be able to test it out…hopefully my body can still move/dance…

The string that I chose to go with my MusclePower 45 is Yonex BG66. This is among the most popular string use by many. BG65 is slightly thicker, can last longer but the repulsion power is not as good as the BG66. Since I seldome experience broken string, so I chose the BG66 this time with 25 pounds of tieing strength / power.

Some do not like Yonex nowadays, and there are many other brands, eg. ProAce, Carton, etc. For me, if I have to pay RM200+- for a racket, I might as well buy one that I am already confident with, Yonex is the biggest brand, couldn’t go wrong with it instead of trying out new brand.

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Bought Another Laser Mouse! Logitech V150 Laser Mouse for Notebooks!

Posted on February 18th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

I can’t stand my Microsoft optical mouse that I use on my Macbook anymore. So yesterday, I went to bought a Laser mouse:

Logitech V150 Laser Mouse for Notebooks

The one I got is dark blue, matte blue. Very nice.

My Microsoft optical mouse can’t read on my table or even book surface, which is very frustrating. The new Logitech Laser mouse that I got is only RM42, very smooth and fast and accurate! Cheap lah at that price…

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[ShaShinKi] Affiliate Program! Earn $$$ from Sales at ShaShinKi!

Posted on February 18th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT, Photography.

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- Customers that make purchase at ShaShinKi that were coming from your banner will have 0.5% commission from the total sales amount credited to you.
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Rumor? Nikon AF-S 10-18mm F/4 G ED (Pictures)

Posted on February 18th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

Saw some pictures of the Nikon AF-S 10-18mm F/4 G ED in the internet, looks pretty real to me.

(Someone beta testing the lens?)

From the naming, it looks like this lens is going to be a full frame lens (FX format). 10mm at FX format is going to be awesome ultra wide!No fisheye wording on the lens, so I would assume it to be a “normal” ultra wide angle!

Price? Judging from the current Nikon new increased price, the lens should be in RM6k range. Nano coating some more…good…

This won’t be the last lens from Nikon this year…

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Celcom wireless broadband - Poor service…slow…halted…wasting money…

Posted on February 17th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

I am really disappointed with the Celcom wireless broadband service that I subscribed since last year. It is slow, slow and slow. I paid for the RM9x package, which is supposed to be the faster service at higher price. I opt for this so called “faster package” so that there will be no excuse when the speed is slow.

No excuse? The service has brought me a lot of frustration.

In you are in a big city, then you will NOT want to have this wireless broadband service. Streamyx on the other hand although is slow…but when compared to Celcom wireless broadband, Streamyx is like light years ahead!

I have enjoyed the luxury of wireless service by using the Celcom wireless broadband that I have when I was in Sabah, PWTC…etc., where wireless service is hard to get. Although speed is slow, but still it is better than not able to go online.

In the last few days…or weeks, I seldom use the Celcom due to the very slow speed and most of the time it won’t send or receive any data at all. It just makes me frustrated with the monthly RM9x fee that I have to pay, but not getting the service right. This is really a rip off, and cheating consumers money.

Disappointed with the Celcom wireless broadband.

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Valentine talk…2009!

Posted on February 14th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

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Photo Editing - Simple Tutorial (by Kho King)

Posted on February 13th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family, Photography.

My sister asked me how come my photos so nice colour, what setting I use for my camera and if I use flash or not. It is hard to explain in words, so I have decided to write a small and simple tutorial here.

After discovering Lambency, my flash photography results have changed entirely. Flash no longer harsh and everything seems to be very natural even for indoor shots. I no longer scared of using flash, and no longer having the problem of “fake” flash type of photos. I have blogged about Lambency before, which you can read in the link below:

http://shashinki.com/blog/?s=Lambency

As to where you can get the Lambency diffuser, visit:

http://shashinki.com/shop/lambency-m-69.html

If your original photos are already of very harsh flash result, then editing will be very difficult. Not everything can be corrected in post processing, so try to get things RIGHT on the first place.

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Bought a PC…DIY this time.

Posted on February 12th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Computer / IT.

I just bought a PC recently, not for myself but for my staff. After coming back to Malaysia, I have bought a Dell PC (few months back). This time I decided to go for DIY (I have assembled PC before, but that was many years ago).

Cost = Around RM2500, buy parts and DIY.

Specs:

• Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 2.6Gz (RM425)
• Seagate 500GB Sata 3 32MB (RM185)
• Kingston 2GB x 2 (RM65 x 2)
• Intel DQ45CB Mainboard with 2 DIV output (RM350)
• Viewsonic 22″ VX2233WM monitor (built in speaker, full hd 1920 x 1080 resolution, dynamic contrast.) RM545, very worth buying.
• Logitech laser mouse (RM45)
• Logitech keyboard (RM25)
• I-Cute Casing (RM230)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (RM259)
• Kaspersky Internet Security (RM70)
• PK AVR (RM59)

The above system is fast…very fast indeed. You don’t need the best specs in the market, but above average is already able to give you very satisfying performance. The key is DO NOT install rubbish software, make your computer simple and install only what you are using. Install and uninstall will still slow your computer down, so do not use your working machine as a software testing machine.

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Finally, Chinese New Year 2009 photos sharing (Miri, Sarawak)

Posted on February 12th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Chinese New Year 2009 in Miri

This is the first time Megumi came to Miri. I have not been back there, my home town, for 3 years+, since I went to Japan. Hmm…maybe not…I did went back during my sister’s wedding. Anyway, it is definitely Megumi’s first visit.

We went to my father’s house for Nien 30 dinner, which is a tradisional gathering of Chinese family.

My father in the middle (living room).

The cheong sam that Megumi wore was bought in Japan. I guess next year she can’t fit in anymore…

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Chinese New Year 2009 photos…

Posted on February 12th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

My sister asked me where is my Chinese New Year 2009 photos…yarlo…I haven’t process or upload it yet…I shall do it later…

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An old friend in Japan…Jenny…

Posted on February 11th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

Thanks to Facebook…today I managed to get back in touch with an old friend in Japan…Jenny. She and her family are now staying in SuChow, China, following her husband there.

My family and her family have a good and memorable time in Japan…really missed the time there. It is good to have a blog, as when you look back to the previous blogs…you can remember those nice friends and family in your life…

http://shashinki.com/blog/?s=jenny

Hope to be able to meet her and her family again one day. May God bless her and her kids, and husband. Protect them and their stay in China. In Jesus Christ name I prayed, amen.

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Digital Camera Magazine (Malaysia Edition) is now available at ShaShinKi.com!

Posted on February 10th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Photography.

We are proud to announce that Digital Camera Magazine (Malaysia Edition) is now available at ShaShinKi.com!

First issue being offered at ShaShinKi.com is February 2009 Issue 38:

Price is same as those sold at bookstores/newstands, but with free poslaju delivery to your home for order above RM50 at ShaShinKi.com! Yes, you can combine your order with other products at ShaShinKi.com.

Do check out ShaShinKi advertisement inside this issue with free Angpow worth RM8.00 to all readers!

See ya!

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…my uncle passed away…

Posted on February 8th, 2009 by KhoKing.
Categories: Family.

One of my uncle passed away 3 days ago…on the 5th Feb 2009, Thursday. It is really sad…I met him during Chinese New Year 2nd day in Miri…He is the husband to my Ah Hung Gugu…my father’s younger sister. My father is the eldest son in the family.

I don’t know what to say to Ah Hung Gugu…I called her and talked to her for a while. Really feel sorry and sad for her and her two sons, Daniel and Lopek…hope they all will be strong and God be with us all.

Treasure those beside you and still in your life…in Jesus we trust and in Jesus we will reunion again one day.

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