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Friday, 22nd January 2010Friday, 22nd January 2010
Apple iMac 21.5″ (Late 2009)
Posted by Lester Chan at 00:00 in Hardware

Ordered a 21.5″ iMac (3.06GHz) for my dad to replace his old computer (which is also my previous desktop computer). Actually suppose to order 2 sets. One for my Dad to put it at home and the other for my mom to replace her old Fujitsu laptop in the office. However, my mom got some doubts about the Mac OS X and software compatibility issues and hence ended up getting 1 set for my dad first. In the mean time she can play around with it at home before making a final decision.

Since I am still technically a student, I made use of the Education Store and hence it is cheaper by SGD$100. The iMac cost SGD$1,688. I also topped up another SGD$218 for Apple Care so that the warranty will get extended by another 2 years.

My mom preferred the idea of non-wireless keyboard and mouse so that there is no need to change batteries every now and then. I opted for the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. As for the Magic Mouse, I wanted it so I bought another Apple Mouse. The difference between each wireless and non-wireless mouse/keyboard is SGD$20, and unfortunately Apple do not refund you the difference if you opt for the non-wireless mouse/keyboard.

The Apple Mouse and the iMac was delivered on two separate dates maybe because I “customized” my iMac by changing the bundled keyboard.

Specifications

  • 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • 4GB memory
  • 500GB hard drive
  • 8x double-layer SuperDrive
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics

Damage

  • iMac: 21.5″ (3.06GHz): SGD$1,688
  • Apple Care: SGD$218
  • Apple Mouse: SGD$78
  • Total: SGD$1,984

Dates

  • Ordered Date: 17th January 2010
  • Apple Mouse Delivered Date: 19th January 2010
  • iMac Delivered Date: 20th January 2010


iMac Box


iMac Contents


iMac Accessories


Apple Mouse Box


Apple Mouse Box Open


Magic Mouse Front


Magic Mouse Back


Magic Mouse Side


iMac On The Table

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Thursday, 31st December 2009Thursday, 31st December 2009
Looking Back 2009
Posted by Lester Chan at 17:17 in Blog

Today is the last day of the year 2009. 10 years ago today, everyone was frantic about the Y2K bug. I will be watching Alvin & The Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel at 10:50pm at GV VivoCity, so I will be spending the countdown inside the cinema watching the movie, first time experiencing this. Last year I was in Taiwan for the countdown, kinda miss that, that countdown was the best countdown I have ever been to so far. Singapore’s countdown is a total joke, who the heck want to watch Mediacorp’s artists perform? They are seriously overworked and underpaid.

2010

  • 2010 will be the year I actually start finding a job and continue working for the rest of my life.
  • 2010 will marked my 26th birthday, I am halfway through to being 30.
  • 2010 will marked my 6th year together with Li Xiang.
  • 2010 will marked the 8th year of lesterchan.net.
  • 2010 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place between 11th June 2010 to 11th July 2010 in South Africa.

Wishing all my readers and visitors a Happy New Year 2010!

I created this monthly/yearly archive using WordPress shortcode so that it allows me to embed either a yearly archive or a monthly archive specified by me into a post.

Looking Back 2009

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November 2009

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Thursday, 17th December 2009Thursday, 17th December 2009
Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009
Posted by Lester Chan at 13:03 in Blog, Tour

After 2 years in Kindergarten, 6 years in Primary school, 4 years in Secondary school, 3 years in Polytechnic and 3 1/2 years in University, I have finally completed my course of study after 18 1/2 years! Went to Taiwan with Weiquan (knew him since Polytechnic), Kelvin and Hong Jun for our graduate trip for 7 days 6 nights.

Day 01 (Monday, 7th December 2009)

  • China Airlines flight CI0752 departed at 10:30am. There was a delay of about 45 minutes because one of the runway in Changi Airport was closed to allow another airplane to do emergency landing.
  • Reached Tao Yuan International Airport Terminal One at about 3.30pm and took the Free Go bus to our Nei Jiang Hotel (內江商旅).
  • Free Go bus cost NT$240 for a round trip and hotel cost NT$2380 per night.
  • Reached our hotel at about 5.30pm and spend about 1 hour to get the Wireless Router up and running but unfortunately it could not work because the voltage in Taiwan is only 110 volts and we need 230 volts. End up using Windows 7 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) which is a pain in the ass to set up.
  • Dinner was at Modern Toilet (便所主题餐厅) located in Ximending (西門町).
  • After dinner, we walked almost the whole of Ximending (西門町)!
  • Facebook Gallery: Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009 Day 01
  • Hong Jun’s Blog: Day 1

Day 02 (Tuesday, 8th December 2009)

  • Breakfast was at Ay Chung Mian Xian (阿宗面线) also located in Ximending (西門町).
  • Went to Guang Hua Digital Plaza (光華數位新天地) which is like the Sim Lim Square of Singapore.
  • Lunch was at Mr.J Restaurant (Mr.J義法廚房).
  • Went to Taipei 101 and went up the Sky Observatory.
  • After Taipei 101, went to walk around New York New York (纽约纽约) and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (星光三越).
  • Dinner was at Ding Tai Fung (鼎泰丰).
  • After dinner went to Shida Night Market (师大夜市).
  • Facebook Gallery: Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009 Day 02
  • Hong Jun’s Blog: Day 2

Day 03 (Wednesday, 9th December 2009)

  • Went to Xin Beitou (新北投)’s 水都温泉馆.
  • Had lunch at 满来温泉拉面.
  • Went to Dan Shui Old Street (淡水老街) to buy some metal eggs (鐵蛋).
  • Had dinner at Shilin Night Market (士林夜市).
  • Facebook Gallery: Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009 Day 03
  • Hong Jun’s Blog: Day 3

Day 04 (Thursday, 10th December 2009)

  • Had breakfast at McDonald’s. The McDonald’s breakfast there is half the price of Singapore!
  • Took the Taiwan High Speed Rail (台灣高鐵) to Taichung (台中).
  • Went to our Minsu (民宿) called Tomato Rooms which is located near Feng Jia (逢甲).
  • After depositing our bags there, we went to Yi Zhong Street (一中街) to do some shopping as Feng Chia Night Market (逢甲夜市) only open after 6pm.
  • Had dinner at Feng Chia Night Market (逢甲夜市).
  • Facebook Gallery: Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009 Day 04
  • Hong Jun’s Blog: Day 4

Day 05 (Friday,11th December 2009)

  • Had breakfast at 小品屋 which is provided by the Minsu (民宿), we top-up some money for a better meal.
  • Took the Taiwan High Speed Rail (台灣高鐵) back to Taipei (台北).
  • Had lunch at Fei Tian Mala Huo Guo (飞天麻辣火锅). The buffet includes free-flow Haagen Dazs Ice Cream!
  • Went to Wufenpu (五分埔) to take a look at clothes.
  • Went to Rao He Street Night Market (饶河夜市) after that.
  • Facebook Gallery: Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009 Day 05
  • Hong Jun’s Blog: Day 5

Day 06 (Saturday, 12th December 2009)

  • Took the Taiwan Railway (台鐵) to Ruifang Station (瑞芳).
  • Went to Jiufen (九份) to get some snacks to bring back to Singapore.
  • Went to Carrefour to get 满汉大餐 – 麻辣锅牛肉面 to bring back to Singapore as well. Love the instant noodles there!
  • Went to Luxy but unfortunately there is some private event there and we ended back up in Ximending (西門町) and we caught a movie, Law Bidding Citizen.
  • Law Bidding Citizen is good! Quite similar style to Prison Break.
  • Facebook Gallery: Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009 Day 06
  • Hong Jun’s Blog: Day 6

Day 07 (Sunday, 13th December 2009)

  • Last breakfast in Taiwan at Ay Chung Mian Xian (阿宗面线).
  • Had some drinks at Cafe 85 °C (85度C).
  • Took the Free Go bus back to Tao Yuan International Airport Terminal One.
  • China Airlines flight CI0751 reached Singapore at about 8:45pm.
  • Facebook Gallery: Taiwan Graduate Trip 2009 Day 07
  • Hong Jun’s Blog: Day 7
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Thursday, 26th November 2009Thursday, 26th November 2009
SingTel Sitex 2009 Promotions
Posted by Lester Chan at 15:09 in Community

Here are the following promotions for SingTel’s Singnet Broadband for Sitex 2009 available at all SingTel Retail shops or SingTel exclusive retailers, SingTel will not have any booth at Sitex 2009 this year.

SingTel’s promotion at Sitex 2009.

  • Apple MacBook 13″ (White) worth $1,588 with 10Mbps Premium Plan @ $88/mth. Upgrade to 15Mbps for just $10/mth more.
  • Free Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium Upgrade worth $219 @ with 10Mbps Premium Plan @ $49.90/mth OR 15Mbps Premium Plan @ $62.90/mth
  • 15% off 6Mbps No-Frills Plan with free wireless modem @ $33.92/mth (U.P. $39.90)
  • Receive free 2 months subscription for a new 10/15Mbps mio Home plan by signing up for Barclays Premier League or Barclays Premier League + ESPN Star Sports Channels.

SingTel’s Partner promotion at Sitex 2009. The partners are located in Sitex.

  • Free Acer Aspire one 10.1″ UItra Slim Netbook (AO531h) worth $999 with 10Mbps Premium Plan @ $56/mth. Upgrade to 15Mbps for just $10/mth more. (SITEX 2009, Singapore Expo Hall 6, Foyer 2, Booth 6C20)
  • Exclusive 500GB Hard Disk Drive: Free Acer Aspire Touch and Rotate Notebook (AS1820PTZ) worth $1,498 with 10Mbps Premium Plan @ $69.29/mth (SITEX 2009: Booth 6C20).
  • Exclusive Model: Free Lenovo IdeaPad U150 Notebook (Black) worth $1,299 with 10Mbps Premium Plan @ $69.29/mth. (SITEX 2009: Booth 6A20).

Scanned Singnet Promotion Brochure By Boot Strike: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | More

There are no promotions for SingTel mobile because they just have that during the Suntec Christmas Fair which took place on the 21st and 22nd November 2009.

Sitex 2009 is happening at Singapore Expo on the 26th to 29th November 2009 at Hall 5 and 6. Check out all the scanned price lists of Sitex 2009 by Boot Strike.

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Friday, 20th November 2009Friday, 20th November 2009
World’s Longest Chain Of Light-Sticks For SingTel ZoukOut 2009
Posted by Lester Chan at 18:47 in Community, Press Release

The lightup will start tonight at 7:30pm outside Wisma Atria’s INDOCHINE restaurant, on level 1. The world longest chain of light-sticks consisting of about 10,000 red light-sticks will stretch from SingTel’s Comcentre headquarters at Exeter Road through Skate-Park, Orchard Cineleisure, ION, Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City, Heeren, Centrepoint, Plaza Singapura, Cathay Orchard, Singapore Management University, Raffles City, Esplanade, Collyer Quay, Keppel Road and Vivocity to Siloso Beach (Sentosa). That is about 8.09km long!

World’s Longest Chain Of Light-Sticks Beckons Singapore’s Youth To Come To Where The Bright Lights Dance – Singtel’s ZoukOut 2009

Singapore’s youth will feel the light on the night of the 20th of November, as most parts of the island frequented by young people will be draped in possibly the world’s longest chain of light-sticks. This unique and record-breaking installation is one of the highlights of SingTel’s on-going campaign for ZoukOut, which it is presenting for the fourth consecutive year.

The chain of close to 10,000 specially designed red light-sticks is about 8.09km long, and will stretch from SingTel’s Comcentre headquarters at Exeter Road through Skate-Park, Orchard Cineleisure, ION, Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City, Heeren, Centrepoint, Plaza Singapura, Cathay Orchard, Singapore Management University, Raffles City, Esplanade, Collyer Quay, Keppel Road and Vivocity to Siloso Beach (Sentosa). Each light-stick bears an invite to “Come where the bright lights dance” at SingTel’s ZoukOut 2009.

The region’s biggest music and dance festival presented by SingTel, will take place on the 12th of December, 2009. Sentosa’s Siloso Beach will be rocked by the vibes of DJs such as Armin Van Buuren, Martin Solveig, Bob Sinclair, Ame and Kings of Tomorrow.

“SingTel is pleased to present ZoukOut 2009 for the fourth year running in partnership with Zouk. ZoukOut 2009 is an ideal platform for our customers to be entertained by world-class acts including an impressive line-up of international DJs. This partnership further demonstrates our commitment to reaching out to youths through music and entertaining lifestyle-related activities, and our customers can look forward to more similar events from us,” Ms Sarah Chua, Vice President of Consumer Marketing, SingTel, said.

“ZoukOut is a dusk to dawn event, and bright light-sticks are a common sighting amongst the partygoers. SingTel has hence decided on the deployment of brilliant light-sticks as the invitation to our young customers to the region’s biggest and wildest music & dance festival. At ZoukOut 2009, our customers can also look forward to more delightful surprises at the SingTel VIP zone,” Mr. Derrick Heng, Director of Segment Marketing & Communications, SingTel, said.

ZoukOut 2008 saw SingTel’s customers chilling out on board a specially erected VIP yacht. Customers can gain free entry to ZoukOut 2009 by signing up to any SingTel youth plan. SingTel customers also enjoy free-flow from 8-11pm at the VIP zone, which structure still remains a mystery.

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Monday, 9th November 2009Monday, 9th November 2009
Glico Christmas 2009 Products
Posted by Lester Chan at 00:42 in Food

Looking for a perfect Christmas gift to your love ones or friends? My mom’s company is one the two official Glico agents in Singapore. For this Christmas, it is the first time my mom will be importing some special Glico products from Japan.

The Glico Giant Rainbow Pocky will be retailing for SGD$7.90 while the Giant Chocolate Collon and Giant Strawberry Collon will be retailing at SGD$19.90 each. These special products are exclusive to Watsons only and will be available from Thursday, 19th November 2009 onwards while stocks last.

The Giant Rainbow Pocky consists of 7 flavoured Pocky sticks namely:

  1. Strawberry (Red)
  2. Orange (Orange)
  3. Banana (Yellow)
  4. Green Tea (Green)
  5. Blueberry (Blue)
  6. Chocolate (Indigo) – Only this flavour cannot represent the indigo color
  7. Grape (Violet)


Giant Rainbow Pocky (SGD$7.90)


Giant Chocolate Collon (SGD$19.90)


Giant Strawberry Collon (SGD$19.90)

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Sunday, 8th November 2009Sunday, 8th November 2009
A Christmas All Decked Out
Posted by Lester Chan at 00:08 in Event

This year Singapore Christmas light-up is themed “A Christmas All Decked Out”. Three Christmas icons namely Santa, reindeers and snowmen are given designers makeovers and all decked out in haute couture. The first Christmas light-up started in 1984 (the year I was born). So this is the 26th year running.

The decoration in Orchard road is divided into three zones, the blue zone covering from Tanglin Mall all the way to Shaw Center, the orange zone covers from Ion Orchard all the way to Heeren and lastly the red zone covers from Orchard Building till the end of Orchard Road.


Blue Zone


Orange Zone


Red Zone

Some trivia, the Christmas light-up launch mechanism was constructed from recycled wood panels with crystal ornaments from previous years Christmas decorations.

Personally I think the this year decoration is better than last year, my personally favorite is the “snowing effect” simulating by white LED lights.


Visit Singapore

For more information, check out Celebrate 2009 and for more pictures check out my Facebook Gallery: A Christmas All Decked Out.

Thanks to Benjamin from STB for the invite =D

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Sunday, 24th May 2009Sunday, 24th May 2009
Singapore Food Expo 2009
Posted by Lester Chan at 22:28 in Blog

Singapore Food Expo 2009 will be held at Singapore Expo Hall 5 on the 29th May 2009 to 2nd June 2009 from 11am to 10pm daily. My mom has been taking part in the Singapore Food Expo since 2003. This year my mom will have 3 booths there, SA07 selling miscellaneous food products, SA15 selling Glico products and SB15 selling mushroom products. I will be there at booth SA15 aka Glico booth to help out after work.

Glico will be launching new products at the Singapore Food Expo 2009 this year and hence we will be giving away free Pocky Choco Banana or Pretz Ham & Cheese for the first 100 customers daily. All you have to do is print out the promotion flyer and fill in your particulars and present to the staff at our Glico booth, SA15.

View: Glico Promotion Flyer

As with all promotions, there are terms and conditions and here they are:

  • Products given out will be at our discretion. We will alternate the 2 flavors given out on different days
  • Available to the first 100 customers per day
  • Limited to 1 redemption per customer
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Saturday, 7th March 2009Saturday, 7th March 2009
BlogOut! 2009
Posted by Lester Chan at 21:48 in Blog

*Phew* Finally my nervous presentation at BlogOut! 2009 was over. BlogOut! 2009 was a huge success.

There is some re-scheduling, my presentation was moved up to about 11.45am instead of 1.30pm. Once I am up there presenting, I don’t feel so nervous anymore. Elvin from Intel told me to look at the audience more often and smile which I agree. I think I am too engross looking at my screen and notes instead of the audience. Li Xiang told me that my hand moved too much and should hold onto the podium to prevent it from moving about that often. I hope I can do better next time. If I have the time, I hope to speak again at the Singapore PHP User Group when WordPress 2.8 comes out.


Me Presenting

I have uploaded my slides for WordPress as a Blogging Tool to SlideShare.

Thanks to Claudia for the invite to speak at BlogOut! 2009.

Cheers to all who mingled with me during the breaks, thanks for using WordPress as well as supporting my plugins =D

Till we meet again in BlogOut! 2010!

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Wednesday, 4th March 2009Wednesday, 4th March 2009
IT Fairs Date In Singapore 2009
Posted by Lester Chan at 17:50 in Blog
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