Bear Grylls series have arrived...

I have been youtubing about these gadgets couple of months ago, and always had them in my wish list of "stuffs that my wife will not understand why I should buy them".

I just passionate about these survival stuffs. To me, they bring piece of mind , connecting the dots of the great old days , during my youth , as a scout , as a campers , as a group of friends whom enjoy nature and exploration. Once a scout , always a scout.

Last week, a friend of mine helped me to order these stuffs through on line store, better price and secured delivery. I went to pick them up near his house. In fact, i just drove 800km just to have a peek on the survival store for 30 mins, just to look for a family house tent. Bit dissapointed as they are not available on any of the shops. The one I discovered fit 16 people, way to big ! But I had to consider somehow.

In real life, of course, these stuffs are normally ended as my collectibles , and seldom serves as their true function. But having them in my closet are just like having a pool of energy and scouting spirits within me, which I wish one day can be made converted into some great experience, with my kids especially. And hopefully with some of my friends who shared the same enjoyment and hobby. I am glad that finally my wife found her passion in Foreign Exchange Trading activities, which makes her occupied. So less nagging on me. As long as she has internet, I am free to do my stuffs.

I let my kids hold the "Parang" , and my wife was really  paranoid having to see that. Yes, these stuffs are not toys, but one day they too can join the scouts, and learn the safety and the correct procedures of handling survival gadgets. My father never thought me all these stuffs. But my brother did.

So, Bear Grylls , thanks for the adventourous moments, though I paid for that, but it worth every penny as it brings meaningful moment and hopes in my life as a grown up boy. Once a Scout, Always a Scout.

Toshiba Netbook : Wifee and Kiddee version

Finally, I got this handsome looking netbook model SB520 for my wife to spend her productive time on Forex. Sufficient enough for her to perform the analytical stuffs she always does , which I don't really understand much actually. Well, this netbook model was a big seller during last PC Fair in Penang, sold off just within a day. 2 weeks after that, still no stocks. I even checked in Ipoh, still no stock until end of November 2011.

This machine is quite handy and can last around 5 hours ++, (based on the review forum but in certain forum, it was reported that the 6 cells battery can last up to 10 hours.  My Ipad is still handier by the way, but somehow the software for my wife favorite Forex site doesn't seem to work with iOS. Tried both on Ipad and Mac Book. Though I can do partition for my Mac Book to enable windows, I guess it would be much more convenience for her to have her own mobile gadget. And most importantly, I can have mine peacefully without having to share.

SB520 is pretty cool especially for doing typing work (compare to my tablet of course).  But nowadays, tablets come with dock in station, but cost slidely more expensive than this netbook.  There are choices of tablets from androids, windows , meeGo etc. So, if you are willing to spend more, probably a tablet would be much more practical, especially those who always on the go.

On the other hand, the best part of this Toshiba SB520 machine is the harman/kardon speaker. Louder and better than my Mac Book Pro. My kids enjoy listening to youtube with pretty loud sounds. So it solves some of the internal problem in my house of sharing computers. The kids can alternately use ipad and netbook, the mother will use the desktop while at home, and I will have my mac book. ( I saw the Alienware, quite impressive for gaming and graphic work, but looks a bit bulky, definitely a non Stevie Jobbie)

Still early to say good stuffs about this new machine. Well it runs with Intel Atom dual core , clocked at 1.5Ghz, with 1Gb DDR3 Ram memory and 250Gb SATA.  Still hot from oven, but for gadget less than RM1,000, I don't really put a high hope. My daughter already booked one for her for birthday, but dad always put a rule, of course , to position herself well in school, not just academic , but some extra co-curriculum. After reading & assimilating to Rich Dad Poor Dad dogma, I somehow reserve my expectation on just scoring A's. I like one of my friend's sharing in Facebook; it goes something like this ; A students became doctors, high skill engineers , but then they report to B student who became managers, officers  or CEO, but then these C students became involved in politics and control both A students and B students. And then finally the D, E or F students, whom turned out to be mobs or gangsters, control the C students, or the politician. So they controlled everyone....great food chains...have to think about it..

The Orator of divergence, and convergence

        I used to feel so proud of this troop, where so called intelligence super troopers, made known to some
but the so called intelligence troopers somehow turned divergence, and that's not intelligence was all about.
I knew I could have turned out to be better, and the best , out of all the intelligence troopers, but I knew it would not supersede the divergence, if everyone silent and hungry for solace.

where should I stand in this world to see the same old history , repeatedly , blindly manouvered.
I am sorry that I am part of the divergences , well, I am part of the puzzles.
I am sorry that I could be the clone of the originator , and the so called Great Orator.  

I chose a different path, to prove that the orator is not always right
and it turned out to be right , but those involved in my decisions,
had to temporary suffered the divergences , I am so sorry for that, as some of you are victims of the collateral damage. Some of you are simply clueless and sinless.

What is life with lies and ridicules , I dont know why I am so opposite of the orator but yet so being a clone. God knows why I did that
As the orator is still the human , that has limitation over the actions, grievences, slanders and exagerations over my conscious acts.

If the world has to know, and let the world enjoy the show
I am available for them on cable TV, and it is always me that will be the thug and fugitive,
For those who understand , will always understand , I doubt those who should have so ,
Turn around and say ..yes we know...let's forego , and celebrate the divergence

I am on the othehand inspired with this nation, with some men who erode the divergences , with great intelligence and passions , I want to be like them
Though I have to acknowledge, the failure of my own kind
When I see great collaborations, happiness and bondages, it took my breath away
Away from the impossibility of the convergence 
I had to carry it with me , thought some were severely screwed , and brewed ..

              Where and when did the divergence start? Hell I couldnt have imagine it should have started
what so funny of this people , dont even care of your own people ,
your own blood of origin..probably it is only and just only the orator , my orator , that I wish to love and be loved, forever..
The orator thought me to be strong , and here I am , as strong and confidence I could be
The lessons of no mercy, has turned out to be my policy , my dignity ...

If I follow like a cow , I will be loved like a cow , and enjoy being a cow. And be one day, be slaughtered like a cow. Mooooo.....

Ultrabook pulak...

Last night I accidently peeked through an article in my e-mail about the ultrabook from Toshiba. I just spent a significant amount of money on the Apple Macbook Pro last week. But this Toshiba ultrabook is so damn tempting and simply irresistable.  In a more polite word, so freaking sexy. They werent available in the last PC fair, 2 weeks ago.

On the other hand, I am still struggling to make full use of my Macbook. 13 inch screen is now seem too small. After a week. How come I saw it as sufficient last week. Did I make the right choice then? For sure, I couldn't undo.   

Always had a dilemma when purchasing these kind of stuffs. It has this but don't have that, and so on so fourth. If I were to wait, well, I have been waiting ever since Mr Jobs was still around. I want something that is easy and convenience but yet produces a great amount of quality and satisfaction. I am yet to feel that now, with my Mac Book. I do miss some of the interesting features from Mr Gate operating system, free and much easier to get.

 

But a week is a subjective amount of time for conclusive statement to be made about an Apple. I think it much depends on the user level of knowledge, to manipulate and harness this machine. I couldnt wait for the Mac101 class in Jusco, Perda, probably next month. But let's not put to high hope on that class, i don't want to become Angry Birds.

Let's wait a couple of months before I declare, "Dang ...I should have waited for the Toshiba protege ultrabook. 

Eeek, help, Spike, ohh..no...Molly....

I finally chose MacBook Pro, i5

After spending two days at the Penang PC Fair , I finally confused myself of what type of Laptop I should get for myself. My wife had always wanted anything that can log into her Forex application. On the other hand,  I wanted something for my photography and video editing. I knew that for my wife, netbook would be sufficient for her specific request, but surprisingly , the Toshiba netbook were like hot cakes at PC Fair, sold off even in the first day of the PC Fair. Have to wait for 2 weeks before next order.

Frustrated as I was in the first round of the PC Fair, a couple of months ago while I was searching for tablet, again, I have decided to wait look somewhere else. Toshiba Satellite is kind of acceptable mode;l and specs, but the PC fair deal was not much different of what I could get from the PC outlets elsewhere. I tried to close deal for 2 units , Toshiba Satellite L745 i5, 240 Ghz, 4Gb Ram with additional 2Gb free + one Lenovo Netbook with Atom Processor, for RM3,000. But the salesperson wanted additional RM150 for that, without any extra free gifts, which I thought would be a normal price elsewhere.

Having tested and peeked couple of times the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, i decided to go for another round at one of the Switch store in Sunway Carnival, Seberang Jaya. It was 9pm. Just me and my 7 years old son. The salesperson in charge was quite informative and sincere in answering my queries. I have been into the shops couple of time but somehow this time,  this person could sense that I was a serious buyer. In fact, Steve Jobs demised was still fresh in memory, buying an Apple products was like buying a Nirvana T-Shirt as Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994.  I have never used a Mac before, the only experience with Apple was the iPad, which I truly felt value for my money, as Steve Jobs used to say, it connected the dots among my family and friends.

Without much hesitation, I decided that an additional bucks for this device would be worth it, compare to those laptops that I have in mind much earlier. I hope I made the right decision. Anyway, it still uses Intel Sandy Bridge processor. The outlet /store have also made arrangement for Mac 101 class for the beginner, which I am eagerly looking forward to attend. There are so many to be asked, to be unleashed. Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.