I got the Innergie Magic Cable Trio instead since it has 3 tips (Mini USB, Micro USB & Apple 30-pin connector) whereas the Innergie Magic Cable Duo has only 2 tips (Micro USB & Apple 30-pin connector).

You must be wondering since they are priced the same, one has 3 tips and the other has 2 tips, why don’t we just get the 3 tips one instead. This is where the length of the cable comes in. The length of the Innergie Magic Cable Trio is freaking short (20cm) where as Innergie Magic Cable Duo is 4 times longer (79cm)!

The build of the Innergie Magic Cable Duo/Trio is even better than the build of the Innergie Magic Cable – Multi-Tip USB Cable and I would say the build is similar to the official Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.

The Apple 30-pin connector fits perfectly to my iPhone 4S, something which Deal Extreme‘s version of any Apple 30-pin connector cable can never do!

I would say this cable is very well worth SGD$26.10 considering the official Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable already cost SGD$28.

Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Box Front

Innergie Magic Cable Trio

Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Micro USB On Nokia Lumia 800

Innergie Magic Cable Trio – Apple 30-pin Connector On Apple iPhone 4S

In case you are wondering, Innergie is popular for universal adapters for laptops.

This particular model of the Magic Cable comes with 2 tips, 1 for Micro USB and the other for Mini USB. Also the cable is retractable.

Despite being expensive, the build quality is pretty good. It is not as flimsy as those retractable cables that I bought from Deal Extreme.

And yes, there is a clone of Innergie Magic Cable on Deal Extreme which is called “Multifunction 3-in-1 Retractable Charging Adapter – Black“, it is a 3-in-1 cable instead of 2-in-1 as it contains the extra Apple 30-pin connector. Just for comparison, I did placed an order for that on 4th February 2012 since it is only USD$5 with free shipping to any country in the world. I will post about it when I received it 1 month later (Deal Extreme takes freaking long to ship).

Innergie Magic Cable – Multi-Tip USB Cable – Box Front

Innergie Magic Cable – Multi-Tip USB Cable

Innergie Magic Cable – Multi-Tip USB Cable – Mini USB Tip

Innergie Magic Cable – Multi-Tip USB Cable – Plugged-in

Engadget has their hands-on on with Google Chrome on Android! Check it out!

Google Chrome For Android

Introduction
In 2008, we launched Google Chrome to help make the web better. We’re excited that millions of people around the world use Chrome as their primary browser and we want to keep improving that experience. Today, we’re introducing Chrome for Android Beta, which brings many of the things you’ve come to love about Chrome to your Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone or tablet. Like the desktop version, Chrome for Android Beta is focused on speed and simplicity, but it also features seamless sign-in and sync so you can take your personalized web browsing experience with you wherever you go, across devices.

Speed
With Chrome for Android, you can search, navigate and browse fast-Chrome fast. You can scroll through web pages as quickly as you can flick your finger. When searching, your top search results are loaded in the background as you type so pages appear instantly. And of course, both search and navigation can all be done quickly from the Chrome omnibox.

Simplicity
Chrome for Android is designed from the ground up for mobile devices. We reimagined tabs so they fit just as naturally on a small-screen phone as they do on a larger screen tablet. You can flip or swipe between an unlimited number of tabs using intuitive gestures, as if you’re holding a deck of cards in the palm of your hands, each one a new window to the web.

One of the biggest pains of mobile browsing is selecting the correct link out of several on a small-screen device. Link Preview does away with hunting and pecking for links on a web page by automatically zooming in on links to make selecting the precise one easier.

And as with Chrome on desktop, we built Chrome for Android with privacy in mind from the beginning, including incognito mode for private browsing and fine-grained privacy options (tap menu icon, ‘Settings’, and then ‘Privacy’).

Sign in
You can now bring your personalized Chrome experience with you to your Android phone or tablet. If you sign in to Chrome on your Android device, you can:

• View open tabs: Access the tabs you left open on your computer (also signed into Chrome) – picking up exactly where you left off.
• Get smarter suggestions: If you visit a site often on your computer, you’ll also get an autocomplete suggestion for it on your mobile device, so you can spend less time typing.
• Sync bookmarks: Conveniently access your favorite sites no matter where you are or which device you’re using.

Availability
Chrome is now available in Beta from Android Market, in select countries and languages for phones and tablets with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. We’re eager to hear your feedback. Finally, we look forward to working closely with the developer community to create a better web on a platform that defines mobile.

Google Chrome Blog: Introducing Chrome for Android
Engadget: Chrome Beta for Android hands-on (video)

I have ordered many flowers from FEF.com and each time I am never disappointed with the quality of the flowers. I tried some other companies for flowers during Valentine’s Day and the quality is horrible, there is once they even staple the stalk of the rose to the wrapper!

Far East Flora has a mobile app called SG Florist on the App Store (universal app) that allows you to sent flowers to your love ones using your iPhone or iPad. Far East Flora has partnered with PayPal for payment on both their website and their iPhone/iPad app and hence making payment is a breeze!

Let’s walk through the whole process.

Loading Screen + Country Selection

FEF.com has branches in Hong Kong as well and hence the country selection.

Surprise + Login

Once the app is loaded, you will get to the surprise screen which display some facts and tips about flowers and occasions (and if you are lucky, you get a discount code). You can shake your iPhone or iPad and new facts and tips will appear.

There is also a login button at the top left hand of the screen for you to login to your FEF.com account. This will load your recipients that you have saved in your FEF.com’s address book.

Shop

The main screen of this app should be the Shop screen which it allows you to browse all kind of flowers and gifts.

Hand Bouquets

Most of the time, I like to give hand bouquets, so I just tapped on the “Hand Bouquets” sub-category and it will show me a list of hand bouquets flowers with their names and pricing. You can also sort by date added, highest priced and lowest priced. If you do not like the detailed viewed, you can also switched to the grid view (which I do not really like).

Flower Details

Tapping on any flowers’ name, will bring you to more details about the flowers like the description of the flowers, earliest delivery timing as well as the option of adding it to your shopping cart.

Shopping Bag

They do not literally use the term Shopping Cart, but instead they just use Shopping Bag. Once you tapped “Add to Bag” a prompt will appear telling you that you have successfully added the flower to your shopping bag and whether you want to switch to the Shopping Bag screen so you can checkout immediately.

Checkout

Since I always used my PayPal account for FEF.com because it is much easier (just login to PayPal and click Pay) to checkout compared to native Credit Card payment. I tapped on “Pay with PayPal” and it will bring me to PayPal payment page where you have to login to PayPal to process your payment. If you like to see the breakdown of the cost, you can click on the Down Arrow at the top right hand of the screen.

Completed

Once you have logged-in to PayPal and click Pay, it will redirect you back to FEF.com where you can enter the details of your recipient. Do note that at this time, payment is not yet made. Only after you entered your recipient details and click Pay, then the payment will be processed.

As you can see after I keyed in my recipient details and click Pay, my transaction is completed and I received a confirmation email from FEF.com immediately.

Targus releases 2 mice using the Blue Trace technology, Targus Wireless Blue Trace Mouse (AMW50AP-53) which is retailing for SGD$29.90 and the other is Targus Compact Blue Trace Mouse (AMU75AP-54) retailing for SGD$18.90.

Targus Wireless Blue Trace Mouse

Targus Wireless Blue Trace Mouse – Packaging Front

Targus Wireless Blue Trace Mouse – Packaging Contents

Targus Wireless Blue Trace Mouse – Back View

The wireless frequency is 2.4GHz and I kinda like how the wireless receiver is being held. There is a magnet at the back of the mouse which is used to hold the receiver!

Targus Wireless Blue Trace Mouse – Grip

I also like the grip of the mouse and it is ambidextrous designed means both right and left hand people are able to use it.

Targus Wireless Blue Trace Mouse – Opened

The cover is also being held together by magnet!

Targus Compact BlueTrace Mouse

Targus Compact Blue Trace Mouse – Packaging Front

Targus Compact Blue Trace Mouse – Packaging Contents

Targus Compact Blue Trace Mouse – Back View

Targus Compact Blue Trace Mouse – Size Comparison

Targus Compact Blue Trace Mice – Front View

Targus Compact Blue Trace Mice – Back View

The Crumpler Dry Red No. 3 is a carry-on cabin luggage and it fits exactly the cabin of the plane (I have seen my colleague used it). It measures 38cm x 55cm x 23cm (Width x Height x Depth) and weights 2.7kg.

Dry Red No. 3 – Front View

Dry Red No. 3 – Back View

Dry Red No. 3 – Opened View

It has a front compartment suitable for laptops and it can fit up to a 17″ laptop. It comes with a very nice drawstring shoe bag as well!

Dry Red No. 3 – Laptop Compartment

Dry Red No. 3 – Shoe Bag

Front View

Back View

I bought the Timbuk2 Q Backpack 2011 (420d nylon gunmetal/blue/black) for USD$99 which after 8.75% California after tax comes up to USD$107.66 (SGD$134.18).

The thing I like about the Q Backpack 2011 is that it has a dedicated/separated side compartment for any 15″ laptops. So you do not need to remove your bag to access your laptop, just un-sling 1 end of the strap and you can access it.

It has a total of 5 compartments (including the laptop compartment) for different purposes.

Laptop/Side Compartment To Hold 15″ Laptop

Main Compartment For Books

The main compartment can fit a 1,000 pages textbook as well as a lunchbox.

Large Front Compartment

Large Front Compartment With Cocoon Grid-It

The large front compartment is for you to store your gadgets like a 3G dongle, pen, USB flash drive, portable HDD, cables, etc. It also fits my Cocoon Grid-It of 10.5″ x 7.5″ in size.

Small Front Compartment

The smaller front compartment is for easier access of your keys, wallet and perhaps your namecard holder.

Bottom Compartment

Last but not least, the bottom compartment is meant for your laptop charger, since it is the heaviest item your will probably put in your bag, it makes sense to place it at the bottom so as not to squash your items!

It is a yearly gathering of mig33 users in Indonesia. Kopnas is derived from the word “Kopi” (Coffee) and “Nasional” (National) which means a gathering for coffee.

The event starts at 9am till 8pm and is held at Plaza Barat Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia.

mig33 Kopnas 2012 Entrance

Huge mig33 Logo

mig33 XL Starter Pack

mig33 – XL

This is our biggest Kopnas event yet as we have partnered with XL to introduce the “mig33 XL Starter Pack”. The starter pack cost IDR5,000 and it includes a phone voucher of IDR2,000 and just top up a minimum of IDR10,000 each time to enjoy these benefits:

• Free access to mig33 for 5 days
• Free calls between mig33 users (within XL)
• Free migCredit bonus (10% of top-up value)
  • IDR1,000 for IDR10,000 phone top-up
  • IDR2,500 for IDR25,000 phone top-up
  • IDR5,000 for IDR50,000 phone top-up
  • IDR20,000 for IDR200,000 phone top-up

miniblog

mig33′s miniblog

We also officially launched our mig33 miniblog service on that day. For more information about miniblog, check out the coverage by VentureBeat: mig33 launches Twitter-like Miniblog for emerging mobile markets. I have been working on the miniblog for than 6 months together with my colleagues and to see it goes live and being used by 300,000 daily active users really gives you a sense of satisfaction. It is the same feeling that I got when I created my WordPress plugins and seen it being used in so many websites and having a total download count of 6.3 million!

Feel free to sign up for a mig33 account and follow me on my miniblog at b.mig33.com/u/lesterchan!

mig33 Kopnas 2012 – Merchandises
I have been to some smaller mig33 users gathering before but this is my first time attending a mig33 event of this scale and size.

Despite the event starting at 9am, the crowd only started coming in around 1pm.

I did not know how much the mig33 users are fanatic about mig33 till this event. 90% of the users come to the event wearing their own mig33 community t-shirts, some brought alone their banners as well. We have booths allocated to different mig33 communities as well as mig33 users selling mig33 merchandises (some are even handmade) featuring our famous migBots!

migBots

mig33 Merchandises

mig33 Mugs

Handmade mig33 Piggy Banks

miterbot is one of the stall selling mig33 t-shirts and they look nice!

miterbot Stall

My Favourite Design

I kinda like this t-shirt with migBot holding a green heard shape with the words “GREEN”, I kinda regretted not buying it.

mig33 Kopnas 2012 – Communities

mig33 Cirebon Community

mig33 Karawang Community

mig33 Mafia Chat Community

mig33 Cibitung Community

There are quite a number of cases of mig33 users got to know each other through mig33 and got married, like the users below!

Husband & Wife mig33 Users

As a mig33 staff, you are like a celebrity to the users, when you are there, everyone wants a photo taken with you!

mig33 Staffs

The Boss, Steven With mig33 Users

Jeffrey With mig33 Users

Manael With mig33 Users

Look at our users creativity in designing their own mig33 t-shirts!

mig33 Users T-Shirt

mig33 Users T-Shirt

mig33 Users T-Shirt

mig33 Users T-Shirt

mig33 Users T-Shirt

mig33 Kopnas 2012 – Performance

mig33 Kopnas 2012 Hosts

No event is complete without performance! In mig33 Kopnas 2012, there are performance by local bands such as Pee Wee Gaskins, Danger Rangers, Slank and Last Child and local artists such as Indah Dewi Pertiwi, Lina Geboy (who went viral on YouTube) an d Gisella Anastasia (Indonesian Idol Finalist 2008)!

Last Child

Gisella Anastasia With Last Child

Lina Geboy

mig33 Kopnas 2012 Gallery

Looking Back

• Started working for mig33
• 1 year later at mig33

I wish they sold it in Singapore but because there is no iTunes Movies/TV Shows rental service in Singapore, I doubt it will happen anytime soon. Nevertheless, it is still not a bad media player for that price. Not forgetting that the Apple TV is powered by Apple A4 chip.

Instead of using the provided Apple remote, you can also control your Apple TV with your iPhone/iPad using the Apple Remote App.

You can stream movie from your iPhone/iPad to your Apple TV using AirPlay which I tried and it is awesome!

I just bought Real Racing 2 for iPhone for USD$0.99 as EA is having that as it’s daily deals and I tried AirPlay Mirroring to my Apple TV and it looks great!

In addition to that, you can watch YouTube & Vimeo videos and view Flickr & Photo Stream in iCloud photos on your TV.

Apple TV – Box View

Apple TV – Box Contents

Apple TV

Apple TV – Ports

Apple TV – Main Screen

Apple TV – YouTube

Apple TV – AirPlay Mirroring

I hereby wishes all Chinese a Happy Lunar New Year! May you all HUAT till no tomorrow!

Lunar New Year on 2013 will happen on Sunday, 10th February 2013!

Sony Tablet S

Prices

• 16GB – WiFi Only – SGD$618
• 32GB – WiFi Only – SGD$748
• 16GB – 3G & WiFi – SGD$798

Technical Specifications For Sony Tablet S (3G/16GB)

• Operating System: Android 3.2
• Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor with Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU 1 GHz
• Display: 9.4″ wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour LCD
• Memory: 1 GB
• Storage: 16 GB
• USB port: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Micro-AB connector (host/client support) x 1
• Headphone Jack: Stereo, mini jack x 1 (works as a monaural microphone jack)
• Wireless LAN Specification: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Wireless LAN Data Rate: Maximum transmission speed: 72 Mbps, Maximum receipt speed: 72 Mbps
• Technology: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+(850, 900, 1900, 2100MHz), GPRS/EGPRS(850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz), StandaloneGPS/AssistedGPS
• Bluetooth Technology: Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1 + EDR
• Supported Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HID, SPP, OPP
• Sensor: Accelerometer (3-axis accelerometer), Gyro, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor
• IR Remote control function: Yes (Supports various devices (pre-loaded remote control code) and learning function)
• Memory Card Slot: SD memory card x 1 (Supports SD, SDHC)
• Speaker: Built-in stereo speakers
• Microphone: Built-in monaural microphone
• Front Camera: web camera (Resolution: 640 x 480, Effective Pixels: 0.3 Mega pixels)
• Rear Camera: HD camera powered by “Exmor for mobile” (Resolution: 2592 x 1944, Effective Pixels: 5 Mega pixels)
• Supplied Accessories: AC adapter (SGPAC10V1), Power Cord, Strap
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery pack
• Browsing web with Wi-Fi, watching video, listening to music: Up to 8.0 hours (Standard usage)
• Standby: 400 hours
• Playing music: 31.0 hours
• Playing video: 6.0 hours
• Browsing web with Wi-Fi: 6.2 hours
• Browsing web with 3G: 4.5 hours
• Battery Charging Time: 5.0 hours
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 241.2 x 10.1 – 20.6 x 174.3 mm
• Weight: 625g

Official Microsite: Sony Tablet S
Official Product Site: Sony Tablet S

Motorola XOOM 2

Technical Specifications

• Software: Android 3.2 Honeycomb
• Display: 10.1″ (1280 x 800) HD display with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
• Special features: Splash-guard and special flattened edges for easier holding
• Camera: 1.3 MP front and 5 MP rear-facing HD cameras with digital zoom, auto focus, and LED flash
• Memory: 1GB RAM; in-built 32 GB storage, additional 32 GB microSD slot
• Battery life: Up to 9.7 hours of video playback / Up to 28 days stand-by on 3G
• Sound: 3D virtual surround sound
• Dimensions: 253.9 mm x 173.6 mm x 8.8 mm
• Weight: 608g

Official Site: Motorola XOOM 2

Sony Xperia S

The specs for Sony Xperia S is pretty impressive (1.5GHz Dual-Core + 1GB RAM) and it does supports NFC as well. The only complain I have is it should be launching with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) instead of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It will be available in 2 colors, black or white.

The Sony Xperia S will be available in Q1 2012 and the update to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) will only be available in Q2 2012 and the RRP wil be available at a later date.

Technical Specifications

• Screen: 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Resolution: HD resolution screen (1280 x 720)
• OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• RAM: 1 GB
• Storage: 32GB flash storage
• Memory card slot: 32 GB eMMC
• Front Facing Camera: Front (720p)
• Back Camera: Sony’s Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor (12.1 MP) With 1080p HD recording
• Connectivity:
• Size: 128.0 × 64.0 × 10.6 mm
• Weight: 144g

Official Site: Sony Xperia S
Press Release: First smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony

Now, if only Nokia included in NFC to the Lumia 900 and it would be perfect!

Nokia Lumia 900

What Has Changed?
The design is almost the same as the Nokia Lumia 800 except it has bigger screen 4.3″ vs 3.7″ while maintaining the same resolution of 800×480.

The processer speed is the same at 1.4GHz, but the Nokia Lumia 900 uses a newer Snapdragon S2 processor, which I think should give it some performance boost over the Nokia Lumia 800.

When it comes to camera, the back camera remains the same while a 1MP front-facing camera has been added.

Gyroscope has been added to the Nokia Lumia 900 which was missing in the Nokia Lumia 800.

According to My Nokia Blog, the SIM tray design has been changed as well, now it requires a SIM Door Key (as what Nokia calls it, similar to iPhone’s SIM Tray Eject Pin) to open the SIM tray. Because of this change, the microUSB port is now exposed.

The battery capacity has also been increased from 1,450mAh of the Nokia Lumia 800 to 1,830mAh of the Nokia Lumia 900.

In the same post, Nokia Lumia 900 vs Nokia Lumia 800 – what’s changed by My Nokia Blog, it states that the Nokia Lumia 800 has a cured screen with no bezel while the Nokia 900 has a flat screen with raised edge bezel.

The Nokia Lumia 900 will only be available in 2 colors (Black or Cyan) instead of 3 like the Nokia Lumia 800.

Technical Specifications

• Operating: Windows Phone Release 7.5 – Mango Commercial Release 2 (Mango + LTE)
• Processor: 1.4GHz Snapdragon APQ8055 + MDM9200
• Networks: GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/1900/2100, LTE Band 4 (1700/2100) & 17 (700)
• 4G/LTE – up to 50Mbps down/25Mbps up, HSPA – up to 21Mbps down/5.76 Mbps up
• 4.3″ ClearBlack AMOLED display with WVGA 800×480 resolution
• 512MB RAM
• 16 GB internal memory (14.5GB user memory)
• Primary (Rear-facing): 8MP with f2.2/28mm Carl Zeiss lens and dual LED flash, Auto Focus, 720p, 30fps video capture
• Secondary (Front-facing): 1MP with f2.4, 30fps video capture (VGA video call resolution)
• A-GPS, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), USB 2.0 high-speed, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 3.5mm headset connector
• 1830mAh battery
• Accelerometer, Proximity, Magnetometer, light sensor, Gyroscope
• Volume: 90cc
• Weight: 160 g (5.6 ounces)
• Dimensions (max): 127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm (5 x 2.7 x .45 inches)

Nokia Conversations: Nokia Lumia 900 – Born for the USA
Engadget: AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 Hands-on at CES 2012 (video)
My Nokia Blog: Nokia Lumia 900 vs Nokia Lumia 800 – what’s changed

Galaxy Nexus

• World’s first smartphone running on Android™4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform
• Features a 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED display at 720p resolution and an ultra-fast 1.2GHz dual core processor to take advantage of GALAXY Nexus’ enhanced multitasking capabilities
• Redesigned user interface with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC support and a full web browsing experience
• Designed to provide a “pure Google” experience, GALAXY Nexus will be the first to receive software upgrades and new applications as soon as they are available

Official Link: Galaxy Nexus
Press Resource Link: Galaxy Nexus

Galaxy W – January 2012 – RRP: SGD$498

Galaxy W

• Ideal for those seeking a balance between style and performance
• Powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY W weighs just 114.7 grams
• Value-added features include Samsung’s Social Hub, Samsung Apps, Polaris Office, Android Market

Press Resource Link: Galaxy W

Omnia W – January 2012 – RRP: SGD$498

Omnia W

• First Samsung Smartphone based on the latest release of Microsoft’s Windows Phone, code-named Mango
• Sleek design with a metallic finish and a rich 3.7″ Super AMOLED display, ensuring photos and videos captured with the 5MP camera can be enjoyed with vivid clarity
• Enhanced Windows Phone usability including superior web browsing with integration of Internet Explorer 9 and Bing, and Office Hub that provides productivity on-the-go
• Samsung-exclusive productivity apps including Samsung AllShare that provides seamless content transfer between the smartphone and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTVs, monitors and digital cameras

Official Site: Omnia W
Press Resource Link: Omnia W

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus – January 2012 – RRP: SGD$768

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

• With a 7-inch display and weighing just 345g and measuring only 9.96mm in thinness, GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus provides enhanced portability and fits easily into a jacket pocket or handbag
• Offers voice and video call support, without the need for a headset, allowing users to catch up with friends and family from anywhere

Official Site: Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Press Resource Link: Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Galaxy Tab 7.7 – 11th February 2012 – RRP: SGD$898

Galaxy Tab 7.7

• World’s first tablet to feature the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus display technology that allows for a wider range of colours that make images incredibly vivid
• Powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY Tab 7.7 is one of the most portable devices available in the market, measuring only 7.89 millimeters in thinness and weighs 335 grams
• Samsung’s Hub Services – Game Hub, Readers Hub and Social Hub – offers easy access to content including games, eBooks and music; GALAXY Tab 7.7 is the first mobile tablet to include a pre-loaded Game Hub with easy social games delivered with lightning fast graphics

Official Site: Galaxy Tab 7.7

Prada Phone by LG 3.0

LG will be having a 1-day-only sale event at its LG LIVE Store located at Marina Bay Sands on the 21st January 2012. You can get the phone without contract on that day and you will receive a limited edition LG Prada Cradle (worth SGD$228) with every purchase of the Prada Phone.

For SingTel, the Prada Phone by LG 3.0 will be available for order on the 20th January 2012. No word on the pricing with contract yet. You can check out this link, www.singtelshop.com/pradaphone for more information.

For m1, StarHub, I can’t seem to find the link for Prada Phone on their website.

If you pre-order with any of the local telcos, you will also receive a limited edition LG Prada Cradle (worth SGD$228) with every purchase of the Prada Phone.

Specifications

• Operating System: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Processor: 1.0 GHz Dual-Core/Dual-Channel/Dual Memory
• Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps
• Dimensions: 127.5 x 69 x 8.5 mm
• Screen: 4.3″ WVGA (800 x 480) NOVA Plus (800 nits)
• Camera: 8.0MP with Auto Focus and LED, 1.3MP front camera
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, HDMI/MHL, NFC, A-GPS
• User Memory: Up to 8GB internal + microSD
• Battery: 1,540mAh Li-Ion

Official Site: Prada Phone by LG 3.0
SingTel Shop: Prada Phone by LG 3.0

The PlugBug charger acts as an US travel adapter for your MacBook Pro/Air MacSafe Power Adapter and on top of that it gives you an additional USB port that allows you to charge your iPhone or iPad. I find it super useful for hotels that has limited power sockets. If you prefer not to attached it to your MacSafe Power Adapter, no worries as it can be used as a standalone USB charger.

The USB output produces a 5V at 2.1A which is perfect for iPad charging.

An international version is in the works right now and should be available by early next year and I am so going to get that as well!

Box Front

Box Back

PlugBug Charger (Standalone)

PlugBug Charger (Attaching)

PlugBug Charger

PlugBug Charger On The Wall

For my 2011 resolution/wish, I would like to visit the US or any country with snow! I have not seen let alone touch snow in my 26 years of life before (Snow City is not counted as it is crap). I am so going to make this wish comes through. Tentatively planning to go to the US in December 2011.

I have been to San Francisco and Los Angeles and going to see some snow tomorrow at Big Bear Mountain! I have completed my resolution! So happy!

For 2012, my resolution/wish is pretty simple and much cheaper! I just want a new iMac to replace my 4 year’s old desktop and a MacBook Air to replace my 4 year’s old MacBook Pro as well!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers, visitors and supporters a very Happy New Year 2012! HUAT AH (hokkien word for prosperity)!

Looking Back 2011

December 2011

• 31 - Looking Back 2011
• 28 - Apple – The Company Store
• 26 - Google Building 44 (Android Mascots)
• 24 - Garmin Nuvi 1390LMT
• 21 - SingTel’s Broadband on Mobile Prestige 75
• 20 - Timbuk2 Bags
• 16 - Away To US (West Coast)
• 14 - Winners Of The Nokia ‘Amazing Everyday’ Contest
• 13 - UOB Mobile iPhone App
• 12 - Crumpler Pouch – Haven (M)
• 09 - Nokia Lumia Availability In Singapore
• 08 - Canon PowerShot S100 Now Available In Singapore
• 07 - Sanyo Eneloop Quick Charger NC-MQR06W
• 05 - Sanyo Eneloop Glitter AA Battery 8HR-3UTGA-SECP-GL
• 01 - Nokia ‘Amazing Everyday’ Contest

November 2011

• 29 - Nokia N9 Review
• 28 - Griffin PowerJolt Micro
• 27 - SingTel Unveils Singapore’s Next Social Media Star
• 25 - Crumpler Bag – Dry Red No. 2
• 24 - Mophie Juice Pack Boost
• 23 - Bluelounge Sumo
• 22 - Bluelounge Milo
• 21 - Bluelounge Kicks
• 18 - Apple iPhone Micro USB Adapter
• 17 - Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
• 16 - Fabrix Fifth October iPhone Case
• 15 - SingTel Launches Singapore’s 1st E-Book Service
• 15 - Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Now Available in Singapore
• 14 - Case-Mate Waddler Penguin Case (Black) For iPhone 4/4S
• 12 - Happy 27th Birthday Li Xiang!
• 11 - 11-11-11
• 10 - Motorola RAZR
• 09 - Samsung Galaxy Note & Galaxy Nexus Availability In Singapore
• 09 - Firefox 8.0 Released
• 08 - Google+ Pages
• 04 - Nokia World 2011 – Post Event
• 03 - Nokia World 2011 – Day 02
• 02 - Nokia World 2011 – Day 01
• 01 - Nokia World 2011 – Pre Event

October 2011

• 27 - SingTel iPhone 4S Price Plans
• 21 - Apple iPhone 4S Prices In Singapore
• 21 - YouTube Singapore (youtube.com.sg)
• 20 - Galaxy Nexus & Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Officially Announced
• 19 - Canon Launches Canon EOS-1D X
• 17 - SingTel Looking For Singapore’s Next Social Media Star
• 15 - ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 & Smart Security 5 Launch
• 13 - Apple iOS 5.0 Out
• 12 - SingTel iPhone 4S Register Interest Page Up
• 12 - Marvel’s The Avengers Trailer #1
• 06 - RIP Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
• 05 - Apple Announces iPhone 4S
• 03 - Canon Product Launch For 2nd Half 2011
• 01 - Featured Section

September 2011

• 30 - Heckler Design OneLessDrop
• 29 - Microsoft Singapore Officially Launch Windows Phone 7.5
• 28 - Firefox 7.0 Released
• 27 - WhatsApp For Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango)
• 26 - Sony ICF-DS15iP
• 24 - Lobangclub App
• 23 - PowerPac Plug Key
• 22 - Taiyo 3-Pin Plug Adapter
• 21 - Trend Micro Titanium Cloud Edition Maximum Security 2012
• 20 - MiPow Power Tube 6600
• 19 - Nespresso Pixie
• 17 - TuneWear Eggshell iPad 2
• 16 - Google+ API Released
• 15 - Bluelounge Extra Connectors
• 14 - Microsoft Windows 8 Developer Preview
• 13 - Bluelounge MiniDock
• 12 - Bluelounge SpaceStation
• 11 - Household.sg
• 09 - Nokia N9 Blogger Event
• 08 - Yelp Now Available in Singapore App Store
• 07 - Logitech Harmony 300
• 06 - D-Link DNS-320
• 05 - Sanyo Eneloop Standard Charger NC-MQN09
• 03 - Aftermath Of Bluelounge CableBox
• 02 - Bluelounge The Sanctuary
• 01 - Winners Of SGD$10 Spinelli Vouchers Giveaway

August 2011

• 31 - HP TouchPads at Comex 2011
• 28 - DBS Places
• 27 - Bluelounge Notebook Kit
• 26 - Bluelounge Cool Feet
• 25 - Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO At Apple, Tim Cook Takes Over
• 25 - Nokia Launches Nokia 700, Nokia 701 & Nokia 600
• 24 - Bluelounge Cableyoyo
• 23 - Bluelounge CableBox Mini
• 22 - Symbian Anna Singapore Variant Will Be Released On 2nd September 2011
• 22 - Bluelounge POP
• 20 - Bluelounge CableDrop
• 19 - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 With 3G Now Available In Singapore
• 19 - HP Kills WebOS
• 18 - Logitech Harmony 200 Remote Unveiled
• 17 - Firefox 6.0 Released
• 16 - Bluelounge CableClip
• 15 - Google to Acquire Motorola Mobility
• 02 - Bridging Huawei HG256s & D-Link DIR-855

July 2011

• 27 - HP TouchPad Available In Singapore
• 27 - Windows Phone Mango RTM
• 25 - Transformers (Jaguar) USB Flash Memory Drive
• 21 - Apple Releases OS X Lion, Refreshes MacBook Air, Mac Mini, Introduces Thunderbolt Display
• 20 - Posterous
• 19 - Nokia E6
• 18 - SingTel & HTC Most Checked-in Party
• 17 - mig33 Developer Program Launch
• 15 - Rsync To Dropbox / Jungle Disk
• 13 - EA Acquire PopCap Games For USD$1.3 Billion
• 11 - Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB
• 10 - Cocoon Grid-It
• 09 - SingTel AMPed Lady Gaga “Born This Way” Showcase
• 08 - Simplism DockCarabiner Neo for iPhone
• 06 - Retractable Cables
• 03 - Nokia E7 Review

June 2011

• 29 - 4 Years On Twitter
• 29 - Google+ Project
• 24 - Sima Ultra Bright Video Light SL-20LX
• 22 - Nokia Connection 2011
• 22 - Firefox 5.0 Released
• 21 - Capdase Car Charger Holder
• 20 - Tanita Glass Digital Bathroom Scale HD-382
• 19 - Sapido MB-1132 (N+ Mobile Router)
• 18 - Abercrombie & Fitch Flagship Store In Singapore
• 17 - Cover Lover – We Promise You
• 16 - D-Link DGS-1008D
• 15 - Belkin Home Series 4-Socket Surge Protector
• 14 - Crumpler Bag – Dederang Heist
• 13 - SingTel’s Priority Pass Mobile Broadband Service
• 09 - Starhub Not IPv6 Ready
• 07 - SingTel Prepaid Card Data Plan
• 03 - Facebook Engineering Tech Talk: Pushing Millions Of Lines A Code 5 Days A Week
• 02 - Stephen Elop’s Nokia Adventure
• 02 - Microsoft Previews Windows 8

May 2011

• 30 - Samsung Galaxy S2 Available In Singapore From 24th June 2011
• 27 - Nokia X7 Blogger Preview
• 26 - Nokia E6 Blogger Preview
• 25 - Microsoft Previews Windows Phone “Mango” Update
• 24 - Singapore Food Expo 2011
• 14 - SwitchEasy CoverBuddy
• 13 - SingTel Tag Lite
• 12 - SingTel Starts Selling iPad 2 On 14th May 2011
• 11 - Bluelounge CableBox
• 10 - Bluelounge Refresh
• 07 - Bluelounge Nest
• 05 - Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter
• 04 - Apple Refreshes iMac
• 04 - Trigon Bicycles
• 03 - Lego LED Key Light
• 02 - Asus EEE Pad Transformer
• 01 - SingTel Bridge Data Roaming – Part 2

April 2011

• 30 - Got My Apple 32GB iPad 2 WiFi + 3G!
• 29 - Crumpler Pouch – Artisanal Loaf
• 27 - iPhone 4 White in Singapore Tomorrow
• 27 - iPad 2 Available in Singapore on 29th April 2011
• 21 - Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Launches On 22nd April 2011
• 20 - Motorola Mobility Brings Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi To Singapore
• 16 - SingTel Red Prestige
• 13 - Power Support Smart Pen
• 10 - Todai Singapore
• 07 - Cacti

March 2011

• 31 - Google +1
• 28 - Singapore Mobile Operators Launch Donation Drive via SMS To Aid Japan Disaster Victims
• 28 - Site Response Time Optimization
• 27 - Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, Neo & Play
• 26 - HP’s Everybody On
• 25 - Happy 27th Birthday To Me
• 22 - Firefox 4.0 Released
• 22 - Apple iPad 2 Available In Singapore In April 2011
• 21 - Crumpler Bag – Herbas (L) Wide
• 19 - LG Blogger Night – LG Optimus 2X & LG Optimus Black
• 18 - Samsung Nexus S Now Available In Singapore
• 17 - Website Monitoring
• 15 - Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) Released
• 12 - A.C. Ryan Playon! HD Mini 2
• 11 - Angry Birds Plush Toy & SingTel Droid Toy At IT Show 2011
• 10 - 3G Internet Speed In Singapore MRT Tunnels
• 10 - Canon First Product Launch For 2011
• 10 - Apple iOS 4.3 Out
• 09 - How To Force Resync/Reindex Of Dropbox
• 08 - mig33 Is Hiring Webmaster
• 03 - Apple Announces iPad 2
• 02 - Flickr For Windows 7 And Windows Phone 7
• 01 - Norton 360 Version 5.0

February 2011

• 28 - Challenger At Funan Will Be Open 24 Hours
• 27 - kaypo.me: Update Your Facebook Status via SMS
• 24 - Apple Refreshes MacBook Pro
• 23 - Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Released
• 17 - Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
• 16 - Facebook Launches Facebook Places In Singapore
• 12 - Crumpler Pouch – The Tuft
• 11 - Nokia Now Using Windows Phone As Its Primary Smartphone Platform
• 11 - TikTok + LunaTik Multi-Touch Watch Kits
• 10 - HP Veer, HP Pre 3 & HP TouchPad
• 02 - Happy Lunar New Year 2011
• 01 - 1 Year Later At mig33

January 2011

• 31 - Nokia C7
• 24 - Crumpler Bag – Seedy One
• 20 - Losing Weight
• 19 - WC3 HTML5 Logo
• 19 - Apple Magic Trackpad
• 18 - How Facebook Ships Code
• 13 - SingTel Bridge Data Roaming
• 13 - A.C. Ryan Announces Playon!HD2 And Playon!HD Mini2
• 12 - Verizon’s iPhone 4 Summary
• 11 - Apple One-Day Chinese New Year Sale
• 07 - Mac App Store
• 03 - Moved To Vodien

The famous “I visited the mothership” t-shirt is no longer in print, and now the new t-shirt design prints “I visited the Apple campus, but that’s all I’m allowed to say.”

Each t-shirt cost USD$16.95 before tax and most of them are Made in USA.

I visited the Apple campus, but that’s all I’m allowed to say.

1 Infinite Loop

1 Infinite Loop (Building Sign)

The Company Store Sign

T-Shirts Section

T-Shirts Section (View From Behind The Store)

Gadgets Section

View From The T-Shirts Section To The Gadgets Section

Cashier

When I went reached there, I noticed some snow on the ground and I thought it doesn’t snow there and indeed it doesn’t. Those are artificial snow that Google made for the Christmas season. Too bad I missed the whole white snow part as when I am there, most of it has already melted.

Android Version History (From Wikipedia):
Since April 2009, each Android version has been developed under a codename based on a dessert item. These versions have released in alphabetical order: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich. The pre-release versions of Android were dubbed Astro and Bender, but these names could not ultimately be used for trademark reasons.

• Cupcake (v1.5) (30th April 2009)
• Donut (v1.6) (15th September 2009)
• Eclair (v2.0/2.1) (26th October 2009/12th January 2010)
• Froyo (v2.2) (20th May 2010)
• Gingerbread (v2.3) (6th December 2010)
• Honeycomb (v3.x) (22th February 2011)
• Ice Cream Sandwich (v4.x) (19th October 2011)
• Jelly Bean (v5.x) (TBA)

Android

Cupcake

Donut

Eclair

Froyo

Gingerbread

Honeycomb

Ice Cream Sandwich