Web Development On Mac
Long a Windows user doing web development for years, I switched to Mac when I started work because my whole engineering team used them. Going with the flow, I found the experience excellent after a short adjustment.
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Valve to Deliver Steam & Source on the Mac
Yes! Time to get a new Mac! Valve has announced it'll bring Steam and Source, its game engine, to the Mac. Steam's library including Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal and Half-Life is coming too.
Canon EF-S18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Bought the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens from Alan Photo on Saturday for S$1,070. I regret not getting the 50D Kit III instead, but back then I knew nothing about photography and just wanted something cheap, simple and multipurpose.
Nokia N900 Blogger Preview
Attended the Nokia N900 blogger preview at Segafredo in Chinasquare Plaza, Telok Ayer Street. The N900 launches in Singapore at the end of March 2010, with no local pricing yet, though elsewhere it's around US$649, roughly S$911.
Sentosa 4D Magix & CineBlast
Thanks to 24seven, Li Xiang, I and a few other bloggers got to experience 4D Magix and CineBlast at Sentosa today. First up was Desperados, Singapore's first interactive shoot-out game, where about 25 of us blasted away together.
Crumpler Photo Neck Strap (The Industry Disgrace)
Bought Crumpler's Photo Neck Strap, The Industry Disgrace, at Raffles City for S$25, though the website oddly lists S$34.24, likely an error. It's definitely worth it; you really feel the difference between this and the camera's stock strap.
Chingay Parade 2010
Along with other bloggers, I was invited by the Singapore Tourism Board to Chingay Parade 2010, themed ImaginEast. For the first time it's held at the F1 Pit Building beside the Singapore Flyer, a fine seaside choice of venue.
Phottix Cleon 2 Wireless Remote C8
Bought the Phottix Cleon 2 Wireless Remote C8 from Red Dot Photo for S$59, paid by PayPal with free delivery. Ordered 16th February 2010, it reached me in just two days. I got it for my growing tripod use.
Digi Cabi Electronic Dry Cabinet AD-050
Mom bought me the Digi Cabi Electronic Dry Cabinet AD-050 for S$209 at Challenger VivoCity. I got one after spotting rust on my lens filter, probably from condensation, since I only run the bedroom air-conditioner at night.
Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7 Series
Microsoft today unveiled Windows Phone 7 Series at Mobile World Congress 2010. Being a brand-new OS, they dropped the Windows Mobile 7 branding for this name instead. From the first look, it looks pretty impressive.
Happy Lunar New Year 2010
This week ends my second week at mig33, and work has been smooth; I love it. Instead of coding WordPress plugins for that community, I'm now coding mig33 software. Today is also Lunar New Year's eve.
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand Review
The Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand holds your phone while it charges, and doubles as an 8-in-1 memory card reader and a two-port USB hub. The package bundles the stand with eight different charging connectors and a charging cable.
LG Monitor W2486L Review
My first impression of the LG W2486L monitor was how slim and light it is; the whole boxed package weighs 6.6kg, and just 4.6kg with its base. My Dell 2408WFP must weigh nearly double, and it's noticeably bulkier too.
Logitech Notebook Riser N110
Got the Logitech Notebook Riser N110 from Challenger VivoCity for S$37 for office use. It raises my MacBook Pro so the screen can sit beside my future monitor for dual screens, and meanwhile gives me a nicely elevated viewing angle.
Apple Keyboard With Numeric Keypad
Got the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad for office use from DG Lifestyle, a Hong Kong company, at VivoCity for S$78. A solid full-size board with the dedicated number pad I need at work.
Web Engineer at mig33
I've spent the first quarter of my life studying: six years primary, four secondary, three at Singapore Polytechnic, two-plus years serving the nation, and three and a half at NUS. Finally it's time to step into the working world.
Uniquely Singapore Clipper
Thanks to Benjamin and Lionel from STB for inviting me aboard the Uniquely Singapore Clipper! We were out at sea nearly three hours, and I steered a boat for the first time, like driving a car without power steering.
iPhone 3G/3GS USB Desktop Sync & Charge Cradle Review
Received my Apple iPhone 3GS/3G USB Desktop Sync & Charge Cradle from MobileFun yesterday. At just £9.99 it's a great alternative to Apple's own iPhone 3G Dock and Universal Dock, working exactly the same, bundling cradle, cable and charger.
Apple Announces iPad
Apple has announced the iPad, built around a custom 1GHz A4 system-on-a-chip. It has a 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS Multi-Touch display at 1024x768 (132ppi) with an oleophobic coating, plus Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity.
Synology DiskStation DS210j
After a week and a follow-up email, D-Link replied. The normal repair is US$61, but out of goodwill they offered 30% off, bringing it to US$42, so I'll repair it and get a Synology DiskStation DS210j too.
Singapore Digital Brand Index (DBI 2.0)
Conducted across eight Asia-Pacific markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India and Taiwan, the second quarterly Digital Brand Index (DBI 2.0) keeps surfacing insights on the most discussed brands online and the subjects sparking the liveliest debate.
Apple iMac 21.5″ (Late 2009)
Ordered a 21.5-inch 3.06GHz iMac for my dad, to replace his old computer. I'd meant to order two, the second for my mom's office, but she had doubts about Mac OS X and software compatibility.