Saturday, January 30, 2010

Yes! That's iPad

Yup, all the chaotic rumour of the Apple new tablet pc finally burst from mist into light after Steve Jobs feverishly wound up the Apple special announcement few days ago. That's iPad.
Obviously, like what Steve Jobs claimed at the annoucement, iPad is the new category between the smartphone and notebook.

"People think that netbook will replenish the gap between smartphone and notebook, but it's wrong at all. Netbook doesn't got any function surpass smartphone or notebook, it's just only cheap and low performance."

"In order to completely fill up this gap, the device must be got something better than what smartphone and notebook can do. That's iPad." Steve Jobs.

Yup, definitely, after a short introduction, Steve Jobs guided a demo to provide an overview of the new iPad. What you can imagine is, you will be able tackle all the ordinary task by just handling a plate that lesser than 1kg, laying at the sofa, enjoying the incredible feeling of using the gorgeous iPad. In addition, Steve Jobs comfirmed that iPad will be available in the market in March and April (3G version) with a starting price USD499.

Thus, back to the most important question, what actually iPad got?

-9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
-1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
-1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip
-Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
-16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive
-Wifi + 3G
-Build in speaker & 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
-iPad will work with almost all of the apps designed for the iPhone, 140,000 apps are ready

In accordance with the demo, that 1Ghz Apple A4 easily cope with all the tasks work that working in iPad, everything seem fast and smooth. Hand with the iPad, you will be able to experience a wonderful feelling in watching the movie, listening the music, surfing the internet, enjoying the games and also reading the fictions. Moreover, iPad support to the iWork as well, in other word, one can conveniently finish their iWork tasks without a Macbook.


Apple iPad: http://www.apple.com/ipad

To sum up, iPad seem apparently fulfill the gap between the smartphone and notebook. However, every bean has its black, that's not far-fetched to say that a majority of Apple fans, including me, are disappointed with the new iPad.

What iPad doesn't got:
-Any video output option? iPad come with iWork and Keynote, but there are lack of video output? How can one use a iPad to show one's work?
-Cannot add with extra memory? The same problem arose in iPhone, Apple products always lack of the extra memory option for the heavy users.
-Is just a bigger size of iPhone(iPod touch)? Is it there got any extra reason for a iPhone users to get a iPad?
-How can a mobile OS compare with a PC OS? People usually eager to get more and more function at such a similiar price with a notebook, but iPad has limited in its mobile OS.
-More and more, welcome to discuss~

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Apple Unveiled Its New Announcement!



Yes folks -- the rumors are true. Apple is holding an announcement on January 27th to show off something the company is calling their "latest creation." The proceedings will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco, and will get underway at 10AM Pacific.

Obviously, we are ready for a show with all about the "creation", will we be able to see the long-rumored Apple Tablet which Apple aiming for the art devotee? or a new iPhone 4.0 OS plus with "creation"? Well, I presume that I am not the only ones for wild speculation, but the inclusion of splatter paint and the use of the word "creation" could indicate that Apple will really dig into a new realm of innovation. And the question always be the first appear in Apple's enthusiasts' mind: Will Steve Jobs carry on this announcement? Feel free to generate your own kooky concepts in comments^^

Friday, December 25, 2009

Maxis implements HSPA+ on its 3G network

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Maxis announced that they are deploying High-Speed Packet Access+ (HSPA+) into its network that would enable download speed up to 21Mbps (theoretically). For a start, users in selected areas of Klang Valley and Johor Bahru will experience significant improvement in download speeds.

The new HSPA+ network will consist of High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA). Maxis claims that its HSPA+ network can support speeds of up to 10–15Mbps in environments with good coverage. But, the operator did not release any details on the upload speeds.

Maxis said that the new technology is available to selected users on a trial basis and will be widely available to Maxis customers during 2010, however the company did not disclosed the exact date. When we can get the faster internet service? Regarding the before experience, let's us wait and wait for it^^

A picture show that the improvement of the wireless internet broadband technology:

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First touch with the P1 Wimax Head Office - Green Packet Building!

Regarding the last post that I had mentioned, I am undertaking as a P1 wimax agent in Subang Jaya now. After few week of intensive sales, that's my first time approach to the chief of the P1 - Green Packet Building which hold at the Petaling Jaya for attending a P1 Ambassador Certification Program.

P/S: Due to the absence of my own transportation, I only can took the public transportation to get there.A short distance which only cost car for about 10min but I totally spent one and half hour in taking Komuter Train + LRT + foot walk to arrive there!

First glance to the Green Packet Building. Why Green Packet? Because P1 Wimax is one of the subsidiary company of the Green Packet!


Wow, I could not help wondering to everything before my eyes. It's cool! The Green Packet Building inner design seem like a pub! Same with the world leading company, they provide a sort of relaxed and comforting environment to their employee, it is not just limited in latest technology equipments but also including sports room, self-relaxing division.


P1 Ambassdor Certification Programme, that's what I participated.


In the training room,


No doubt, after a few hours of spending in the training room, I successfully passed the certification test. In other words, I overcame the Ambassdor Certification Programme and finally got the P1 Ambassdor Tag.

What we will say usually when customer ask us where is our head office? Opposite the Naza World! What is the Naza World? Let's me show you some picture that I captured.






Yes, I think everyone already got the answer in mind. Naza World can be simply cite as a place where providing anyone who desire to buy a million dollar car! Haha^^

Monday, December 14, 2009

A surprise from Google?

Nothing but somehow interesting~ I just got a real Google "Mail" from the Google! In accordance with the stamp, it directly came from the California, US where the Google Head Office hold and underwent a long period of voyage accross the Pacific Ocean reached to my house. Wow~finally I realized that why the Google could become the most successful company in the world nowadays! Their spirit in customer service is marvelous!



What's inside? Haha~This is the only secret between Google and me^^

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Drilling my life in Subang Jaya, KL

Oops, finally finished my "Rock & Roll" November. Those experiences in both Youth Engagement Summit 2009 and Microsoft Events had forced my prespective dilate many times over. Otherwise, the challenge of UC application also incited me to contemplate truly for the first time to reevalute my fundamental ability - which I will interpret more afterward.

Yup, regarding my title, I am having my job in Kuala Lumpur now. Diverging from my first expectance - Get an IT technician position, the high salary fascinatedly impelled me to become a P1 wimax agent. I in charge the P1 branch where hold at Subang Jaya Carrefour. As Subang Jaya can be cite as a university town( A sort of university and education centre over there), I easily ensconced myself at a rental house which just lesser than 500meter from my work place.

My House:


My House Address: the SS15 section


As you can see: Taylor Business School just 200meter away from my house and the right one is the Taylor's American Degree Transfer Program Apartment.



My working place: Collaboration with one Indian and Malay guy.


No doubt, the first task to me is: Promoting and wheedling people get into the P1 wimax world. Everyday, I need to burst out all my enthusiasm for coaxing the apathy of people into the money inside my pocket. Hence, inevitably, it will be a best chance to me to get improving my english speaking and the skill of interaction^^.

After undergoing two weeks life in SS15, what I can acclaim is - I like SS15. Far from the prosperous fraction of Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya's are much better in its public security and there are full with aroma of study. So far so good~
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Ok, back to the matter that I mentioned just now. Influenced by the motivation from Dr.Lee who lectured computer engineering in NTU and UM before, she strongly recommend me to get a try to the University of California and thus, I delved into the mentally taxing UC application. I completed it hastily as the deadline is 30 Nov. Originally, I will sit for my SAT Reasoning Test in 5 Dec. Due to my busyness during Nov, I was less confidence and not yet well-prepared for my SAT Reasoning Test, therefore, I postponed my SAT test date to January. Ok, the problem come, I didn't notice that UC will not accept the applicant's January test result and thus my application was indisputably unvaild. In other words, I can only withdraw my UC application, not that all, my registartion fee which 140USD for both UC Berkeley and UCLA are not refundable! Damn..I think you already can imagine what the consequence I have - I need to abstract some of my salary to fill up this cave T_T

Ultimately, my UC application indicated to the full stop now. I re-evaluated myself and dug into the deeper discussion with my family and my mind. I was suddenly confusing with my ambivalance of feeling, which my dream continually allure myself to strive for US school and in other way, the taxing US application really gradually push me to give up for it.

This is the paper that I used to decide my futher studies. A sort of schools gradually disqualify from my list.



Ok, my final decision out - I will only apply to Princeton U, MIT and Johns Hopkins U in my US school list. Wait..wait~, I heard some snicker behind: "Is this guy crazy? He desire to get into Princeton U, MIT those top US Ivy League School? Is this joke? " Well,yup, of course, I certainly comprehend that the dream and reality got their distance, the potential to get into those school are extremely tiny. I have my reason. My father's affirmation clearly show up that I must fund for my futher studies by myself, my familly have less wealth to support me. Hence, Princeton U, MIT and Johns Hopkins U are the top US school which provided the need-based financial aid to the international students, they will ensure all the admitted students meet the financial aid. Of course, Harvard, Stanford U, U of Penn got this offer as well(But I not interested in them at all). Consequently, the reality compel me to get try with them, if fail( I know I mostly will fail, if you want to know the reason, just feel free to ask me.), dream break, I have not regret about that, I only want get it a try.

Overall, same, my life seem glossy but full of caves. I need to back to my book now, SAT Reasoning score will be the vital part that waver the potential of admission and I also need to encounter with IELTS test in January, a challenge get going again! T_T
Last, I got 770 in Math II, 740 in Math I, 720 in Physics in my SAT Subject Test, the full score is 800.

Wish all the Best to me!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

How My Life Going Recently?

How my life going recently? I sat in front of my computer screen and wrote down a short-list of my November events, seem there are really an excited month which I really will encounter!

My little short-list:
7/11 SAT II: Subject test
9/11 Graduation Ceremony
15/11~19/11 Youth Engagement Summit 2009
21/11~22/11 Afamosa Malacca,Class 2nd Graduation Trip
24/11 "The New Efficiency",Microsoft Windows 7 Talks
29/11~30/11 School Track Team Genting Highlands Trip

Wa~Oops~it's really crazy~My November will be filled up with a sea of event!Haha
However, I really enjoy and expect for them. Despite the fact that I will totally become exhausted, those are the way that I enjoy my life!^^
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Yup, I just completed my SAT II:Subject Test last week at Metropolitan College, it's really a new realm of challenge which I never faced it before. No doubt, I took Math Level1 & Level 2 and Physics in my SAT Subject Test. Actually, I am quite confident in my Math Level1 & 2 but my Physics seem underwent some trouble. In SAT Subject Test, Physics require the candidate answer 75 multiple-answer questions in one hour, in other words, 48seconds per question, it's really a rush exam! I just skimmed through the question and circled the answer at one glance. If you thought to flip back to check your answer or waste more than one minute in one of your question, sorry, you would have no enough time to continue your following questions! Oops~God Bless Me!
My SAT II result will reveal on 24 November, thanks College Board.
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Ok, Let's talk about Youth Engagement Summit 2009 (YES 2009)!

What is YES 2009?
The Youth Engagement Summit (YES2009) is a platform to create a cadre of engaged, active youth leaders dedicated to making positive changes happen in their communities and in the world. Youths are not just leaders of the future, they are today's leaders in their own schools and communities.

Hence, it is with this in mind that the Youth Engagement Summit has been established to bring together youths, active youth leaders, world leaders in business, government, entertainment, and the general public to a platform where opinions, discussions and experiences can be shared.

Just few month ago, I stumbled across this summit through some website. YES 2009 will select 500 special winners from all around the South East Asia countries who will receive the full free trip to this summit. Thus, I found it really incited me and I started digging into its application process.But of course, I knew that the potential to get this chance is quite low.

Quickly, few week ago, I received the offer letter from YES 2009~!After I double checked the winner list on its offical website, inevitably, my name really revealed over there!Amazing! I was extremely excited and grateful to YES 2009!

And more important, I found that several desirable speakers will give a lot of different talk during this summit and the speakers included the Biz Stone(Co-Founder of Twitter.com),Randi Zuckerberg(Marketing Director of Facebook.com,the founder sister!),Long Yongtu
(China’s former Vice Minister of Trade),Garry Kasparov(Russian living legend of chess who vs Deep Blue that one!) and many more~
Wau~Really a life-changing opportunity can be expected!YES 2009 will be the largest and most magnificent event that I had ever attended before!

Friday, October 30, 2009

My Dream Path

Well,well,well~ Finally, my graduation exam ended and now is the time to bid adieu to my wonderful high school voyage.

About My Grateful Heart:

Thanks all the teachers and all my friends who used to accompanying me pass through a sea of adventures during my high school life.It's really heartfelt and meaningful. Without them, my life would be a tortuous path leading to nowhere.It will not be far-fetched to say that their influences built what I am today. My mind, my personality had totally led to a new realm of vision which I never imagined before I trapped in high school.

About School:

Ok, back to the topic, My Dream Path. Yes, after my high school, here coming to my further studies now.Diverging from common students, I think most of you already knew that I am dreaming of topping a US school. Sure, serveral high ranks and magnificent US schools had always revealed in my short-list. After a great research and comparing my interest, here are those university which I eager to trap in and I will apply for them after all my exam result out.

United States
Princeton University
Cornell University
Stanford University
Pennsylvania University
UC Berkeley
UCLA

Australia
Australia's National University

Taiwan
National Taiwan University
National Chiao Tung University

Singapore
National University Singapore
Nanyang University of Technology

My UEC certificate will be valid for those Australia's, Taiwan's and Singapore's schools.Thus, the potential of topping those school merely depands on my UEC result.On the other hand, applying to the US schools will be a tough work, it's really a mentally taxing challenge.You will be not only required to show your grade but also show out all your fundamental abilities and essence. It is very difficult to define myself on one of piece paper, whatever word I can grasp will never have the richness of emotion they meant to convey the intensity of my actual feelings. I will continually pour attention into those application recently and share my application process over here once I done.

About Major:

I think it will be an easy decision for me to decide taking what major. Computer Science and Computer Engineering are the last two major which most probably I will choose for in my further studies. Since young, computer is the only thing ignited my mind with ardent passion. and I had had already dreamt day to day for becoming a man who as successful as Bill Gates or Steve Jobs in the computer's field. Choosing the Computer Science or Computer Engineering major will be the first step for me to move up the ladder of success.

About My Passion:

While all my friends enjoying their "examless" holidays, I still sitting on my desktop, fighting for the SAT examination.And more paradoxically, each time I really find myself allured by those joyful occasion and gradually lost my persistence in striving for my dream. Suddenly, errant speculation churning my mind, what the actual mean that I brought so much burden to myself? Finally I got that answer: I am greedy, I desire to enjoy the ultimate realm of education and indulging myself with boundless wisdom which I am always curious to learn more.Yet because of this expansive perspective, it have become the only motivation impelled me to continually seize on my dream.

What's more, in spite of the persecution of the school admission, financial problem also be a hindrance in my plan. My familly have less weath to support me on the further studies, in other words, I must try myself to get the scholarship or grant from any method that I can grasp.

Ultimately, my furthur studies seem glossy but full of caves.Wish me all the best!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

What Apple said for Microsoft Windows 7?

Finally, after a long period of using that troublesome Vista and several time of beta edition , Microsoft's next generation operating system- Windows 7 had unveiled itself on 22 October 2009.

Well,no doubt, as the long-term rival on this cutthroat operating system market , Apple revealed some advertisement to "celebrate" the coming of Windows 7, let's check out on them!







Seems to me,"Trust Me!" Haha ,Apple seem really fearful to the Windows 7 then.
Haha,indisputably, really a funny advertisment that Apple done^^