Rsync To Dropbox / Jungle Disk
Here I share some rsync snippets I use to back up my data to Dropbox or Jungle Disk on my Mac. When I started, I struggled to find the rsync flags for these, so hopefully this post saves someone trouble.
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EA Acquire PopCap Games For US$1.3 Billion
PopCap Games has hit the jackpot, having produced hits like Bejeweled and Plants vs. Zombies. EA has now acquired the studio for US$650 million plus US$100 million in stock and a multi-year earn-out, bringing the total to US$1.3 billion.
Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB
I got the Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB from Amazon for US$91.49, alongside my Cocoon Grid-It, with shipping totalling US$21.46. The Eye-Fi isn't officially sold in Singapore, so you must buy from overseas resellers or Amazon, where it works out cheaper.
Cocoon Grid-It
Cocoon makes an interesting product I'd call a bag organiser for gadgets, the Grid-It. It comes in various sizes and colours to suit different bags and devices, with prices from US$10 to US$50. It's a patent-pending object retention system.
SingTel AMPed Lady Gaga “Born This Way” Showcase
Thanks to SingTel for inviting me to the SingTel AMPed Lady Gaga 'Born This Way' Showcase at Marina Bay Sands on 7th July 2011. Lady Gaga came to mark AMPed's second anniversary, having launched the service here two years earlier.
Simplism DockCarabiner Neo For iPhone
I'd wanted the Simplism DockCarabiner Neo for iPhone at PC Show 2011, but the black sold out on day two, with no restock by day three. It was only S$13.20 at EpiCentre, and I've since checked several branches.
Retractable Cables
I got a retractable USB cable for iPhone, iPod, Mini USB, and Micro USB, 70cm long, from Deal Extreme for just US$7.20, the very same cable Challenger sells for S$29.90. I also grabbed a retractable RJ45 network cable for US$1.81.
Nokia E7 Review
The Nokia E7 is essentially a Nokia N8 with a keyboard, as you've probably heard many times. I won't dwell on the OS, since it's the same Symbian^3 as the N8, so this short review mostly compares the two.
4 Years On Twitter
I joined Twitter on 29th June 2007, and today marks my fourth year on the platform. Curiously, despite signing up in June, my very first tweet only came on 7th October 2007. Do follow @gamerz if you're so inclined.
Google+ Project
Google+ is an intriguing project that reminds me of Facebook with its friend lists, though I won't know how different it really is until I try it. I do love the Circle UI, a fresh and interesting take.
Sima Ultra Bright Video Light SL-20LX
Thanks to DK for buying the Sima Ultra Bright Video Light (SL-20LX) from Amazon. Justin Ng and Dennis got one too, after Daniel Tsou brought his to a tech event. Tech events often have poor lighting, leaving photos noisy.
Nokia Connection 2011
This year, Nokia Connection 2011 took place within CommunicAsia, held for the first time at Marina Bay Sands. Nokia CEO Stephen Elop delivered the opening keynote. The main highlight was the Nokia N9, with Symbian Anna and new dual-SIM phones.
Firefox 5.0 Released
Three months after Firefox 4.0, Firefox 5.0 has been released today. It seems Mozilla is competing with Google Chrome on version numbers. Its new rapid-release development cycle aims to deliver cutting-edge features, performance gains, security updates, and stability improvements.
Capdase Car Charger Holder
I got the Capdase Car Charger Holder from EpiCentre for S$59.90. Having applied for the ANZ credit card and completed two transactions, I received a S$50 EpiCentre voucher. ANZ cardholders also enjoy 10% off third-party accessories there.
Tanita Glass Digital Bathroom Scale HD-382
I got the Tanita Glass Digital Bathroom Scale HD-382 at TANGS for S$78. Its large LCD with a blue backlight is handy when reading from above. I finally have my own scale, having previously had to weigh myself elsewhere.
Sapido MB-1132 (N+ Mobile Router)
I got the Sapido MB-1132 for NT$1,790, about S$76.83, thanks to my relative Andy, who picked it up at Guang Hua Digital Plaza in Taiwan during Computex 2011. It impressed me, charging USB devices and acting as a router.
Abercrombie & Fitch Flagship Store In Singapore
I'd missed this news from March 2011: Knightsbridge, the four-storey retail podium on Singapore's premier shopping belt, is now fully leased, with Abercrombie & Fitch taking the prime corner unit. It marks A&F's first step into Southeast Asia.
Cover Lover – We Promise You
The Promise is an awesome, creative marketing campaign by PayPal, remarkably personalised and targeted at individual bloggers. It follows four ordinary Singaporean boys, Eugene, Nicholas, Erik, and Josh, who've banded together to raise awareness of issues close to their hearts.
D-Link DGS-1008D
On the night of PC Show 2011, my brother called to say my D-Link DGS-1008D switch, bought at IT Show 2009, had died. I went home, confirmed it, and returned the next day to buy the same switch for S$85.
Belkin Home Series 4-Socket Surge Protector
With my cable Internet contract expiring, I'm switching to Fibre before 24th August 2011. With no Fibre Termination Point in my room, the gateway must move to the living room. To ease the move, I got the Belkin Surge Protector.
Crumpler Bag – Dederang Heist
After passing my MacBook Pro 15-inch to my brother, I use my work MacBook Pro 15-inch as my laptop, carrying it between office and home. My Fabrix sleeve needed a hand to carry, so I bought the Crumpler Dederang Heist.
SingTel’s Priority Pass Mobile Broadband Service
SingTel's Priority Pass is an interesting mobile broadband service. These days, almost everyone is on an iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry tapping the same data network, including 3G USB dongles. If you pay only for mobile broadband, you share that bandwidth.