January 5th, 2009 / 3 Comments » / by jeje
Optical Vs Laser Mouse
By: admin
Most people do not really care what type of mouse they are using. Some of them, buying a mouse just because it has nice color and design. Today, i will try to make you understand how a laser mouse can increase your daily work efficiency.
Laser mouse are almost similar to optical mouse by their appearance. To differentiate them, is the packaging itself (laser mouse packaging should written “LASER”) and the price perhaps. Laser mouse price ranging from RM25 onwards. Otherwise, both are almost same.
Whats good about laser mouse?
1. Higher Accuracy - Laser mouse using dual-optical lenses instead of one on optical mouse. Therefore, laser mouse have better accuracy and does not experience cursor dislocation like most of optical mouse.
2. Work on any surface - Laser mouse work on any flat surface including glass. Therefore, laser mouse does not required any additional mouse pad. Hassle-free.
3. Last longer - Generally, laser mouse last longer than optical mouse. Optical mouse users change their mouse more often especially when the mouse become ’stubborn’. On the other hand, a laser mouse has years lifespan.
4. Shape-of-Palm - Most of laser mouse manufacturers commited with the shape of mouse for better comfortability. On the other hand, optical mouse (cheap version) manufacturers do not emphasis on the mouse shape that could endanger the user hand.
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November 24th, 2008 / 5 Comments » / by jeje
HTPC PROJECT - PART I
INTRODUCTION TO HARDWARE
By: jeje
HTPC is quite new in Malaysia. HTPC is similar to normal PC, but it serve different functionality, as multimedia center. HTPC is placed at guest hall as TV, DVD player, media center, gaming console, internet station, photo album and even wall picture. Moreover, it uses special Operating System (OS) and hardware (different in shape). In this part, im going to introduce the hardware used in this project. Personally, i prefer to have good-looking, affordable (i consider used hardware), quality and mid-performance hardware. Some people may prefer cheap/new/high-performance/full-features hardware depends on their budget.
1. The monitor - Panasonic plasma TV 42″
The TV is bought by my father. My home doesnt has Astro (my family members dont watch TV so much, we are internet freak!), so the big TV without any special capability is just a waste. Its has HDMI Input, so the HTPC can connect to TV by using HDMI cable.
2. The casing - Cooler Master Media 282 HTPC casing (RM425)
This casing is most affordable (yeah that expensive) with good looking by Cooler Master. There are a lot more HTPC casing up to RM3000 and it just a casing! But dont worry, there is a lot of alternative HTPC casing out there from as low as RM200.
3. The remote control - Logitech Dinovo Mini (RM450)
The is mini keyboard with touchpad. Its wireless and the battery can last up to 1month for every 4hours charging. This keyboard was designed specially for HTPC. Its small but it costs a bomb! and there is no other alternative keyboard that has looks, function and design like it is. Anyway, you can use normal size wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.
4. TV/FM Tuner Card - Campro Videomate TV Gold TV Tuner (RM100-used)
This is PCI-E TV card. It has poweron capability, which is your HTPC can be switched ON just by pressing power button on the remote. Its make your PC behave like normal TV. It also has FM tuner, so you can listen to radio on your HTPC. It costs me RM100 for second hand unit (to cut cost). 
5. CD/DVD player - Pioneer DVR S16FXB (RM119)
It just normal DVDRW drive. It is cheap from as low as RM60+. However, i choose this one because Pioneer drive is just awesome. It can play any CD/DVD even the disk is full of scratch/break into two
6. Graphic Card - Gigabyte 4670 512MB DDR3 (RM320)
The graphic card detemines the display quality on your TV. This graphic card support DirectX 10.1 (DX10) for Vista (yes, we are running Vista Ultimate). It has acceptable performance and be able to support 42″ monitor. This is medium-end graphic card, but i suggest you get a high-end graphic card which RM500 onwards especially when you want your HTPC to be your main gaming station.
7. The processor - Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 Processor (RM230-used)
It is advisable to get multicore processor to fully support Windows Vista.
8. The RAM - Kingston Value RAM 2×2GB DDR2 800MHz (RM158)
4GB RAM for just RM158!. The RAM is damn cheap nowadays. It is advisable to buy RAM with at least 2GB capacity. 4GB of RAM is recommended.
9. The Motherboard - MSI P45 Platinum (RM400-used)
The most important thing to decide. Make sure your motherboard compatible with all other hardware. This motherboard uses P45 chipset from Intel, it support high definition (HD) audio and video output (most of latest motherboard support HD AV). You can buy any other motherboard from as low as RM250 for new one.
9. The Hard Disk - Seagate 500GB 7200RPM (RM205)
11. The Power Supply - Cooler Master Real Power 450W (used-RM100)
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The total cost is = RM2508.
The cost for casing + keyboard + motherboard = RM1275 (51% of total cost)
As you can see, these 3 hardware is highly affect the cost of your HTPC. I prefer good-looking hardware (the casing and keyboard) for my HTPC. The motherboard is value for money hardware as the seller decide to sell to me at RM400 for 2month old motherboard (The price as Nov 20th 2008 is RM550). If you have greater budget, you can consider sound card and speaker as well.
>> READ PART II - Windows Vista Ultimate, The Operating System (OS) - Under Construction
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Tags: HTPC Hardware, HTPC Project
September 16th, 2008 / 1 Comment » / by jeje
DELL STUDIO HYBRID
From: DELL Computer
A green desktop PC from DELL. It consume about 70% less power consumption than a normal desktop. Compact design which is about 80% smaller in size, and it contains 75% less by weight when compared to typical tower desktops. Stylish design with 6 interchangeable color sleeves or also one in bamboo. The packaging is made from 95% recyclable materials and comes with a system-recycling kit, so you can help preserve and protect the environment. Dell Studio Hybrid desktop comes optionally with TV tuner, wireless mouse and keyboard, LCD monitor and several advanced hardware configuration which give you freedom to customize your PC suitable for your needs. You can buy Dell Hybrid Studio at Dell online store which offer discount and free delivery to your door step!
Technical Specification:
- Intel® Core 2 Duo
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate
- Memory up to 4GB2 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Drives up to 320GB3 Serial ATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
- 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW) or 6X Slot Load Blu-ray/CD/DVD Combo Drive
- Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
- Intel High Definition Audio 2.0 or Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced HD (optional)
- Wifi 802.11a/b/g or Draft-N Wireless Networking (Optional)
- 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet LAN on system board
- Five USB 2.0 compliant ports
- IEEE1394a port (4-pin)
- HDMI video connector, DVI video connector
- AC adapter connector
- Digital Audio: S/P DIF Out
- Analog Audio: Headphone (front); Line-in / Line-out (back)
- Weight: 2.18kg
More Info: Dell Studio Hybrid
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September 11th, 2008 / 6 Comments » / by jeje
DELL STUDIO 15 and STUDIO 17 LAPTOP
From: Dell Computer
Lets have a look to new Dell Studio. Featuring latest technology and fancy design colors, this latest notebook from Dell will give satisfaction to those who want stylish and high performance notebook at affordable price. The Dell Studio assure you running smooth when doing animation or editing picture. It is available in 7 colours, 5 Artist Designs and 4 trim colour options! So grab one today. 
Dell Studio 15 Specification
(The specification can be customize online)
- Intel Core 2 Duo processors ( up to 2.5GHz)
- Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate
- Up to 4GB RAM
- Intel 965PM/GM chipset
- Intel GMA X3100 graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
- 15.4 inch display or high resolution glossy LED widescreen display
- Intel HD Audio or Optional Sound Blaster HD
- Up to 320GB HDD
- DVD burner or Blu-ray/DVD combo drive
- 2 megapixel webcam
- Wi-Fi
- Optional Bluetooth
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- HDMI
- VGA
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 54/ExpressCard slot
- Measures 14 x 1 x 10.3 inches and weighs 6.11 lbs
- Prices start at RM2899
Dell Studio 17 Specification:
- Intel Core 2 Duo processors ( up to 2.5GHz)
- Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate
- Up to 4GB RAM
- Intel 965PM/GM chipset
- Intel GMA X3100 graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
- 17.0 inch display or high resolution glossy LED widescreen display
- Intel HD Audio or Optional Sound Blaster HD
- Up to 640GB HDD
- DVD burner or Blu-ray/DVD combo drive
- 2 megapixel webcam
- Wi-Fi
- Optional Bluetooth
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- HDMI
- VGA
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 54/ExpressCard slot
- Measures 15.46 x 1.18 x 11.36 inches and weighs 7.87 lbs
- Prices start at RM3799
More Info: Dell Studio Product Page
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September 1st, 2008 / 9 Comments » / by jeje
SONY ERICSSON G900 REVIEW
From: Sony Ericsson
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Sony Ericsson G900 is one of the best phone in its class. The market price between RM1100-RM1200, makes this phone is value-for-money with style and elegance. Featuring 5mp camera, touchscreen TFT, 3G and Wireless 802.11b/g and a lot more, this phone very tempting for those who love all-in-one gadjet with affordable price.
Sony Ericsson G900 Specification:
|
Type |
TFT touchscreen, 256K colors |
| Size |
240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches |
|
- Wallpapers, screensavers |
|
Phonebook |
Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall |
| Call records |
Practically unlimited |
| Card slot |
Memory Stick Micro (M2) |
|
- 160 MB internal memory |
|
OS |
Symbian OS, UIQ |
| Messaging |
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, Instant Messaging |
| Browser |
WAP 2.0/HTML (Opera), RSS reader |
| Games |
Yes + downloadable |
| Colors |
Dark Red, Dark Brown |
| Camera |
5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, image stabiliser, video, flash; secondary videocall camera |
|
- Java MIDP 2.0
- FM radio with RDS
- MP3/AAC/MPEG4 player
- Handwriting recognition
- StickyNotes
- TrackID music recognition
- Business card scanner
- Picture editor/blogging
- Document reader/editor
- Organiser
- Stopwatch
- Built-in handsfree
- Voice memo/dial |
More details: Sony Ericsson G900 Review
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