Showing posts with label My Tech Stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Tech Stuff. Show all posts

Sunday, April 18, 2010

First Purchased Mouse

Sensonic Glaser Mouse G30

All my wired mouse are all dead or have defects. With that, I bought a normal mouse from e@curve IT Hypermall for RM29. Another store nearby sells it at RM18 =.=





Wednesday, December 9, 2009

First Sony Product & First Walkman





NWZ-B133F/P

This is what I got for my farewell party upon leaving my first permanent job. Thanks to those who organise it and also attending it. 


Description

1 GB with FM Tuner and direct USB for easy connection and easy operation. This Walkman MP3 Series has "Power Illuminator" Red LED, which flashes with rhythms of music when the "Bass" button is pushed for bass enhancement. You can now enjoy powerful sound on the way to school and during your workout.

• 1 GB capacity
• Stamina with Quick Charge Technology (3 min charge, 90 min playback)
• Super Bass Enhancement with a push of the bass button
• Voice Recording function
• Power Illuminator Red LED which flash with rhythms of music when bass button is pushed
• FM Tuner / FM Recording


Overview

Superb Battery Stamina
Often the bugbear of hand-held entertainment devices, battery performance has been given a longer lease of life in our Walkman® MP3 Players – stay enshrined in crystal-clear music or high-resolution videos for long hours.

Drag-and-Drop Transfer
Drag-and-drop your music, videos, photos, even playlists, seamlessly between your PC and Walkman® with our Content Transfer software via hi-speed USB connection.

Quick Charge Technology
With Quick Charge Technology from Sony, it only takes three minutes of charging to render you with up to 3 hours (selected models only) of blissful music on the go.

Super Bass Enhancement
Groove to powerful bass sounds and savour the pull of those doubly deep beats. Simply push the bass button and brace yourself for delightful impact.


Specifications
Memory (Available capacity may vary)1 GB
Display3- Line LCD Display
FM TunerYes
Input / Output TerminalsHeadphone / Hi-speed USB (2.0)
Maximum Power Output (16 ohms/mW)5+5mW
Power SourceBuilt-in Li-ion Rechargeable Battery / USB power through the USB connector of the player
Recharging MethodVia USB Port
Recharge TimeApprox. 70 mins (3-min Charge for 90 mins Playback)
Dimensions (W x H x D)89.5 × 25.0 × 15.0mm
Maximum Dimensions (W x H x D)90.7 × 25.0 × 15.2mm
WeightApprox. 29g
Supplied AccessoriesHeadphones, Quick Start Guide
Sound Settings5 Band Equalizer (Heavy / Pop / Jazz / Unique / Custom)
Searching MethodsFolder / All Songs / Artist / Album / Genre / Release Year / Playlists
Play ModeNormal / Repeat / 1 Song Repeat / Shuffle Repeat
Continuous Playback TimeApprox. 16 hrs (128kbps)
MP3 AudioBit rate: 32 to 320kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)), Sampling frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48kHz
WMA AudioBit rate: 32 to 192kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)), Sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Atom - Leading through innovation

Imation Atom 8GB Flash Drive
*Note: Some pictures above are the 1GB version.

Spotted another small sized flash drive. Went searching for it and finally, bought it on 3rd May 2009 for RM72 in the same place I got my envo. It is just another capacity upgrade, while the previous one was 4GB, it is 8GB this time. It is almost the same price with my 2GB Migo when I first bought it. It is more expensive as compared to other 8GB drives, which cost around RM50. Maybe it is the brand, or maybe it is the small form factor, or the security software, the technology used to built it, the aluminium material used, etc. I'm not too sure myself either.

There is a comprehensive review for the Imation Atom which I find it very informative. It includes several performance test and also description of its physical features.

You could read the review here: http://www.cdrlabs.com/Reviews/imation-atom-usb-flash-drive.html



Description:
For those requiring the ultimate in data storage portability, the Imation Atom Flash Drive is the answer. An ultra compact, unique design allows you to attach this drive directly to your other mobile devices making it easy to manage and transfer digital files. Clip it to your phone, key chain or slip it into your pocket to ensure that your data stays with you and is ready anywhere it’s needed.

Utilizing the Imation SIP (system in package) module, the Atom drive allows you to store up to 8GB of data while the password protection and drive partitioning capabilities safely and efficiently manage your information. The Imation Atom Flash Drive is fully compatible with the Windows Vista operating system and Windows Vista ReadyBoost technology. When used with the Windows Vista OS, the Atom drive can be used to boost system performance by allowing the drive to act as an additional memory cache.


Features & Benefits:
Ultra Compact Design – Durable, compact design makes it easy to attach to your keys, cell phone or other mobile devices.
Password Security – Password protection and partitioning software make this drive a safe and efficient way transfer data, music, photos or video.
Windows Vista ReadyBoost Compatible – Can accelerate system performance
without adding additional internal memory.

Technical Specifications:
Capacities: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Size: (LxWxH) 12mm x 32mm x 4.8mm / 0.47” x 1.26” x 0.19”
Hardware Compatibility:
Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista
Mac OS™ 9.x and above
Linux® kernal 2.4 and above
Software Compatibility:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Interface: High Speed USB 2.0 or 1.1
Warranty: 5 Years Limited



*
Specifications adapted from: http://www.imation.com/PageFiles/109/Atom_Flash_Drive_SS.pdf

Monday, January 12, 2009

Windows Almighty!


The iPhone drooled many people's eyes. I, too, wanted to get my hands on it. Unfortunately, it was only available in selected countries. Until HTC came with the new HTC Touch HD, which surpasses all the specifications of the iPhone 3G. The only thing that it could not beat was the finger friendly user interface. Apart from that, the HTC Touch HD outbeats many other phone such as the Samsung Omnia, T-Mobile G1, Blackberry Storm. (I saw a video from "The Gadget Show" that shows the competition between those few phones and the HTC Touch HD won!)

Bought the HTC Touch HD for more than RM3k. It really hurts my wallet. Pre-ordered it on the second day of KL PC Fair (13 December 2008) and got the device on 16 December 2008. Its my very first windows mobile device. I think I require plenty of time to explore and get used to this phone.


Detailed Technical Specifications of HTC Touch HD T8282 (HTC Blackstone 100)

Brand: HTC
Manufacturer: High Tech Computer
Hardware Designer: High Tech Computer
Project Codename: HTC Blackstone 100
Model ID: BLAC100
Release Date: October, 2008

Physical Attributes
Dimensions(width x height x depth): 62.8 x 115 x 12 millimetres2.5 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
Bounding Volume: 86.7 cubecentimetres
Mass: 146.4 grams (battery included)

Software Environment
Embedded:Operating;System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Operating System Kernel: Windows CE 5.2

Microprocessor, Chipset
CPU: Qualcomm MSM7201A
Width of Machine Word: 32 bit
CPU Clock: 528 MHz
CPU Core: ARM1136EJ-S
Instruction Set: ARMv6

Memory, Storage capacity
ROM type: Flash EEPROM
ROM capacity: 512 MiB, including 327.15MiB user-accessible non-volatile storage
RAM type: mobile DDR SDRAM
RAM capacity: 288 MiB, 195.5MiB accessible

Graphical subsystem
Display Type: color transflective TFT display
Display Color Depth: 16 bit/pixel (65536 scales)
Display Diagonal: 3.8 " (97 millimetres)
Display Resolution: 480 x 800 (384000 pixels)
Dot Pitch: 0.104 millimetre/pixel

Audio Subsystem
Audio Channel(s): stereo sound
Analog/Digital Converter(Recording): 16 bit nominal quantization 44100 Hz sampling frequency
Digital/Analog Converter(Playing): 16 bit resolution44100 Hz holding frequency
Microphone(s): mono sound
Loudspeaker(s): stereo sound
Audio-Output: 3.5mm plug

Cellular Phone
Cellular Networks: GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS900, UMTS2100
Cellular Data Links: CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Cellular Antenna: Internal antenna
Call Alert: 40 -chord melody (polyphonic)
Vibrating Alert: Supported
Speakerphone: Supported
Phone Controller: Qualcomm MSM7201A (QDSP4000, QDSP5000)
SAR (head) GSM850: 0.529 W/kg
SAR (body) GSM850: 1.11 W/kg

Control Peripherals
Positioning Device: Touchscreen
Primary Keyboard: Not supported
Directional Pad: Not supported
Scroll Wheel: Not supported

Interfaces
Expansion Interfaces: microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, SDIO Supports High Capacity (SD 2.0/HC) memory cards with capacity of up to 32GB
USB: USB 2.0 client, Hi-Speed (480Mbit/s)USB Series Mini-B (mini-USB) connector
Bluetooth (802.15): Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate, Internal antenna
Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi (802.11): IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 54 Mbit/sInternal antenna
Infrared Gate: Not supported

Multimedia Broadcast
Analog Radio: FM radio (87.5-108MHz) radio reciever Proprietary headset as antenna
Digital Media Broadcast: Not supported

Satellite Navigation
Built-in GPS module: Supported
GPS Protocol: NMEA 0183
GPS Antenna: Internal antenna
Complementary GPS Services: Asisted GPS, QuickGPS
Navigation Chip(set): Qualcomm MSM7201A gpsOne

Built-in Digital Camera
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor
Resolution: 2560 x1920 pixels (4.92MP)
Autofocus (AF): Supported
Optical Zoom: 1 x
Macro Mode: Supported
Built-in Flash: Not supported
Camcorder: 320x240 pixels , 30frame/sec
Recordable Image Formats: JPG, BMP
Recordable Video Formats: 3GPP, MPEG4, MJPG

Built-in Secondary Digital Camera
Sensor Type: CMOS sensor
Resolution: 640 x480 pixels (0.31MP)
Camcorder: 320x240pixels
Recordable Image Formats: JPG
Recordable Video Formats: 3GPP, MPEG4
Power Supply
Battery Technology: Supported
Battery Build: removable
Estimated Battery Life: 8 hours
Battery Capacity: 1350 mAh
Estimated Avarege Current: 169 mA
Additional Details
Built-in accelerometer: Supported
Additional Features:
GPRS Class 10
HTC TouchFLO 3D (HTC Manila)
Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP)
pre installed Opera Mobile 9.5


Related Page:
http://www.htc.com/www/product.aspx?id=64796
Datasheet State: Preliminary specifications
Datasheet Added: Sep 10, 08 19:54:03


More reviews and specifications could be found at:

More pictures and detailed specifications here http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/review/htc-touch-hd-en.shtml


p/s: with just few weeks of the release of the HTC Touch HD, Nokia released its 5800 ExpressMusic, which has almost the same features, but with only 1/3 of the Touch HD's price =( While many says that the Touch HD's quality and features are way much better, I just hope that it is true and truely worth to be priced that value.



*Specifications adapted from: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=1469

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Very first handphone


This is my very first handphone which I got it on 4th January 2005. It costs RM390 at that time, I think. Wanted to get the Sony Ericsson T610 at that time which cost more than RM700, but was forbidden from buying that. Therefore, I ended up with this phone for almost 4 years.
Sounds like….
Awesome MP3 and MIDI ring tones let you play clips of real music and set ringtones to identify incoming callers, all complemented by a rich color display.

Shine On!
Be the first to send your friends and family the latest news, songs and pictures. Impress your boss and colleagues by sending the latest business and industry news all with MMS picture messaging. The model C380 also helps you get organized with a feature that synchronizes your date book and phone book with your PC using the optional USB accessory cable. Now you can’t help but shine socially and professionally.

Entertain Yourself
All work and no play? No way! With the Motorola C380 you can download different games and applications for hours of entertaining fun. Or, exchange pictures with friends and family and take in the full view on the rich 65K color display ideal for your new mobile photo album.
Look Mom!
No HandsWhen it’s time to multi-task, the Motorola C380 has you covered with an integrated speaker phone. Talk hands free while doing house work, or finishing a memo at work – it’s easy and it’s fun.
Summary of Features:
Preloaded & downloadable games & applications (J2ME™)
Large, vibrant 65K color display
Wireless Village Instant Messaging with presence
MP3 & polyphonic ringtones (22 kHz)
MotoMixer re-mixable ringtones
Triband capable
Integrated speakerphone
1.5MB user memory
Picture caller ID
Downloadable themes, wallpaper, screensavers, ringtones
EMS 5.0; MMS
WAP Browser

Specifications

General
2G Network : GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
Size
Dimensions: 107 x 44 x 20.9 mm, 80 cc
Weight
80 g
Display
Type - CSTN, 65K colors
Size - 128 x 128 pixels, 5 lines
Screensavers and wallpapers - Downloadable logos
Ringtones
Type - Polyphonic (22 channels)
Amount - 20
Customization - Composer, download
Vibration
Yes
Memory
Phonebook - 500 entries
Call records - 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Card slot -No
1.8 MB shared memory
Data
GPRS -Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
USB - Yes

Features
Messaging - SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser - WAP 2.0/xHTML
Java
T9 (iTAP)
Organizer
Currency converter
Calculator
Built-in handsfree
Battery
Standard, Li-Ion 800 mAh (BX200)
Stand-by -Up to 190 h
Talk time - Up to 5 h

Sunday, January 4, 2009

First bluetooth device


My first bluetooth device which I got for free with purchase of my HTC Touch HD T8282. It is said to be worth RM88 (as of 4Q 2008). While the indicator light is not the common bluetooth blue LED, it is instead a big bright blueish white (which looks like grey but more towards white, plus a little blue to it). Has different blinks to indicate different status such as connected, not connected, connected with call, low battery, etc. It also has several melody which is played through the earpiece such as when connected to a call, disconnected from a call and others. Below are the specifications for this device:
JABRA BT2010


Specification
Manufacturer: Jabra
Part Number:100-92010000-02

General
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Width: 0.9 in
Depth: 0.9 in
Height: 2 in
Weight: 0.4 oz
Recommended Use: Cellular Phone
Additional Features: Volume control , Answer/end button

Headphones
Headphones Type Headphone - Monaural
Headphones Form Factor: Over-the-ear
Headphones Technology: Dynamic
Connectivity Technology: Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles: Headset Profile (HSP) , Hands Free Profile (HFP)
Sound Output Mode: Mono

Microphone
Type: Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode: Mono

Remote Control
Type: None

Wireless Link
Transmission Range: 33 ft

Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Earhook

Power
Power Device: Power adapter - External
Battery Headset: battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Run Time (Up To): 7 hour(s)
Standby Time: 200 hour(s)
Features and Specifications
  • Discreet and intuitive design
  • Optimized sound quality with Bluetooth 2.0 EDR & eSCO
  • Optional earhook included for secure fit
  • Easy to use – put it on with one hand
  • Up to 7 hours talk time and up to 200 hours standby time
  • Jabra Discreet Light feature – the light indicator (LED) does notcontinually flash
  • Light weight – only 11 grams
  • L50 mm x W22 mm x D24 mm (L2.0 x W0.9 x H0.9 in)
  • Features auto-pairing, incoming call alert, answer/end, redial,voice dial*, three party calling*, and call reject*
  • Supported Bluetooth Profiles: Headset version 1.0 andHands-free version 1.5 (or higher)
  • Standard charging plug: USB Mini-B, 5-pin


Friday, August 8, 2008

Personal audio


As mentioned earlier, the Sonic Gear Evo 5 Pro comes with a free calendar and also a Sonic Gear headset. This is the picture on how the headset looks like together with its specifications. The market price in the year 2007 is RM15.

HS 405Stereo Multimedia Headset 405

Specification
Microphone: 6 x 5 - 58 +- 3dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
Speaker Dimension: 27 mm
Sensitivity: 105dB/mW
Impedance: 32 ohms (Ω)
Cord Length: 2.5 m

Features
PC Headset with microphone
Volume Control
Gold Plate Audiojack
Lightweight
Ideal for Video Chat
Ideal for Multi-player gaming
Ideal for Music listening
Ideal for Speech recognition


*Specifications adapted from: http://www.sonicgear.com.sg/?id=2&pcid=29&pid=110&iid=1226

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Massive storage



Pendrives after pendrives, still their capacity is limited. As files are getting bigger and bigger, it definately would not be able to fit in a floppy disk. I decided to invest in a bigger external storage - an external 2.5" Hard Disk. At that point, the biggest 320GB storage was not that popular and is very costly. Therefore, I opt for the 250GB which cost almost RM300 (If I'm not mistaken, it is around RM289 or so). The cheapest price I could get during the 2008 PC fair was the Samsung. All HDD comes with a cheap normal casing and I wanted something that looks better. That particular booth which I bought my HDD has only a limited selection of external HDD enclosures. One of them, the Nexstar Lite caught my attention. It has 2 different colours available - Onyx Black and Metallic Silver. Unfortunately, only the Onyx Black is available. Without any choice, I replaced the normal enclosure and bought the Nexstar Lite for an additional RM40 or so. That sums up the cost of my new external HDD for approximately RM320+.


Introduction

Vantec Nexstar Lite, 2.5" SATA External HDD Enclosure, USB2.0 - Black ( NST-285S2BK ) Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar-Lite 2.5” External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror Finish in two classic colors-Onyx Black and Metallic Silver, the Vantec NexStar-Lite stands out from the crowd. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat, protecting your drive from overheating. The NexStar-Lite also utilizes USB 2.0, offering speeds up to 480Mbps, 40 times the speed of USB1.1

Specification
The Vantec NexStar-Lite is a high performance, Lightweight, and durable portable storage solution and lets you store your personal data in an enclosure with style
Compatible With 2.5" SATA Hard Drives
Supports High Speed USB 2.0 & 1.1
Easy Installation without screws
Powered by USB Hot-Swappable & Plug-n-Play
Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive

Interface: SATA to USB 2.0
Dimension: 128mm x 73mm x 12mm
Material: Aluminum Alloy
Supports: Window 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / VISTA Mac OS 8.6 & Above



*Specifications adapted from: http://www.advantionline.com/vantec-nexstar-lite-25-sata-external-hdd-enclosure-usb20--pr-16233.html

*Note: The above information might not be correct. Another similar model's specifications could be found at the manufacturer's website: http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/229

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Hidden wires



Frustrated with wires, I was longing for a wireless mouse or Bluetooth mouse. As the Toshiba does not have built in Bluetooth and the price of a Bluetooth mouse is way more expensive than a wireless mouse, I opt for the one without Bluetooth. To my surprise, I got the Kensington Ci75m for my 2007 birthday and the best thing is that I think it is the only wireless mouse with wired backup. Therefore, if the batteries goes dead, I still could use it like an ordinary mouse. Moreover, it is flat, slim and lightweight and good for carrying it around. The price for the Kensington mouse is RM95.

The first one was black with orange finishing. But the scroll has some problems and I went for the warranty claim. Unfortunately, they do not have the same colour at the moment and would require me to wait for few weeks. I couldn't wait at that moment and got the silver one with orange finishing. The black one was more plasticky feel while the silver one is more towards aluminium look and feel.

Introduction
The sleek, stylish Ci75m is more than just a pretty face. The low profile design saves space on your desk and travels easily. Plus there’s the versatility of power back-up for use in wireless restricted areas and an automatic sleep state for power conservation.

Features
Up to 30% thinner than a standard notebook mouse to eliminate bulk from your travel bag
Back-up power for wireless or USB powered operation
Automatic sleep state conserves power and protects the optical sensor
Sleek, ergonomic design provides comfort and mobility
Performance Optical Sensor

Specifications
PC and Mac® compatible
27 MHz wireless
Performance Optical™ sensor (1000 dpi)
Low battery indicator on scroll wheel

Dimensions
mouse dimensions 4.25"
cord length 25.5"L
usb receiver dimensions 2.75"L X 0.25"H X 0.75"W

Warranty
Ci75m Wireless Notebook Mouse is backed by the Kensington 5-Year Warranty and free technical support.



*Specifications adapted from:http://us.kensington.com/html/13314.html

Cooling Solution


As electronic things get older, it tends to produce more heat. The Toshiba Satellite A80 is getting older and it is time to get some cooling solution for it. My aunt also was searching for some cooling fans and shopped around when she was in Malaysia. In the end, she decided to buy a Cooler Master laptop cooling solution, the Note Pal P1. With surprise, she offered to buy one for me as well and it cost RM99. I got it not long after I bought the Toshiba.

Introduction
Good things come in small packages.Note Pal P1 is a lightweight portable note book cooler crafted from aluminum. Note Pal P1 has a no-skid surface with rubber rings on top, which holds your notebook in place. The curvy design is for easy handle and there is a compartment on the bottom for USB cable storage.

Features
- Lightweight and portable design for convenient usage
- Accommodate most notebook dimensions and wide screen
- Multi-air inlet design and ultra silent fan provides super airflow for best cooling performance
- Ergonomic design for great comfort
- Directly consume power from notebook with On/ Off power button
- Provide 2 USB ports

Specifications
Material: Aluminum
Dimension (W / H / D): 330x160.5x42 mm
Fan Dimension (W / H / D): 70x70x15 mm
Fan Speed: 1500 R.P.M.± 10%
Fan Airflow: 9.5 CFM± 10%
Bearing Type: Sleeve bearing
Fan Life Expectancy: 30,000 hours
Fan Noise Level (dB-A): 21 dBA
Rated Voltage: 5 VDC
USB Port: USB 2.0 x 2


Monday, August 4, 2008

In-fashion


Time goes by, age increases, and so does the required storage capacity for pendrives. While shopping for one that is sleek, tiny and has good appearance, I stumbled across the pendrive which I was searching while I bought the Kingston Mini Migo. It is the Pendrive Envo. From 1GB to 2GB, this time it is 4GB. The Pendrive Envo measures slightly small in certain dimension as compared to the Kingston Mini Migo. Longing to get my hands on it, I decided to buy it eventhough the price is higher as compared to other 4GB pendrives. This time, it cost me RM53. (Cheapest 4GB pendrive cost around RM35)

“Envo” which derives from the word “En-vogue” means in-fashion. The roundish back loop has a light that luminates when data is being transferred. A very special thing is that it comes with a unique packaging, allowing it to be re-usable in many ways. (I didn't expect it to have a nice casing, and it is the first pendrive I've ever come across which has a casing!)


Specifications
Capacity: 4GB
Dimensions: 40mm x 20mm x 8mm (L x W x D)
Compatible with USB specification 2.0 and 1.1
Hot plug & play
No external power is required - DC 4.5V ~ 5.5V from USB port
Durable solid-state data retention for at least 10 years
Shock resistance:1000G (maximum)
Read Speed: 6.0 MB/sec
Write Speed: 4.0 MB/sec

System Requirements
Support of Windows Vista / XP / 2000 / ME without device driver
Support of Linux Kernel 2.4.10 and higher without device driver
Support of Mac OS 8.6 and higher without device driver
Support of Windows 98 / SE with device driver needed

5 years warranty

Package Contents
PenDrive Envo 2.0
Retractable String


*Specifications adapted from: http://www.pendrive.com.my/usb-envo.htm

Evolution Lifestyle


The Sonic Gear Morro 200 is not giving enough power and the maximum volume is still considered soft. Its time to move on from a 2.0 speaker to a slightly better 2.1.

Appearance is the primary consideration for me. Therefore, I am particularly interested in the Sonic Gear lifestyle speaker, Evo 5 Pro. This is because of the EQ (well, it is not exactly EQ but mainly based on the base amplitud only) and its beautiful blue lights. There are 2 colours available, glossy black and glossy white. I chosed the latter. The Evo 5 Pro cost me RM129 during the 2007 year end PC fair (December). It is bundled with a free Sonic Gear 2008 Calendar and a Sonic Gear multimedia headset HS405 which cost about RM15.

EVO 5 PRO Multimedia Speakers

Specification
Pro-designed 3-way System using 3 different drivers for greater punch and clarity
1" Tweeter, 3" Full Range Driver and 4" Bass driver (enclosed)
Solid wooden woofer and satellite enclosure projects natural sonics
Animated EQ Graphic Display
Volume, Bass and Treble Control
Woofer: 18 Watts
Satellite: 2 x 8 Watts

Description
Lifestyle Audio System with drivers for individual audio spectrum and animated EQ graphics


Getting smaller in size


Only around 2 years of use, the USB connector of the Pendrive Mini started to show signs of defects, probably due to the frequent action of plugging in and out from USB ports. With that, it is time to change.

This time, I opt for a smaller pendrive, the smallest I can obtain in the market. Well, there is another that is smaller, just like a size of 2 SIM card side by side. Unfortunately, I feel that it is too fragile. Moreover, there is no read/write indicator.


In the end, I landed up with the Kingston Mini Migo Edition 2GB for RM75.


Features/Benefits:
Convenient— mini-sized for easy portability
Simple — just plug and play into a USB port
Functional —preloaded with Migo software for Windows-based systems
Guaranteed — five-year warranty


Specifications:
Capacities* — 1GB
Dimensions — 0.70 x 1.42 x 0.40 (17.85mm x 36.0mm x 10.24mm)
Operating Temp — 0o C to 60o C (32o F to 140o F)
Storage Temp — -20o C to 85o C (-4o F to 185o F)
Compliant — designed to Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specifications
Multilingual — Migo Operating Language support in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Simplified and Traditional Chinese
Supported Email Clients — Microsoft Outlook Express® 5.0 and above, and Mozilla Thunderbird® 1.5.0.5 and above
Supported Browsers — Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 5.0 and above, and Mozilla Firefox® 1.5 and above

Migo Software Supports:

Windows Vista**
Windows XP (SP1 and above)
Windows 2000 (SP3 and above)





*Specifications adapted from: http://www.kingston.com/flash/dtmini_migo.asp?id=2

The REAL "pendrive"



As time goes by, the requirement for higher capicity storage increases. With that, it is time to move on and get myself a better pendrive. In the end, I landed up with the Pendrive Mini which cost RM95 (April 2006).

Specifications
Capacity: 1GB
Dimensions: 53mm x 18mm x 8mm (L x W x D)
Compatible with USB specification 2.0 and 1.1
Hot plug & play
No external power is required - DC 4.5V ~ 5.5V from USB port
Durable solid-state data retention for at least 10 years
Shock resistance:1000G (maximum)
Read Speed: 6.0 MB/sec
Write Speed: 4.0 MB/sec

System Requirements
Support of Windows XP / 2000 / ME without device driver
Support of Linux Kernel 2.4.10 and higher without device driver
Support of Mac OS 8.6 and higher without device driver
Support of Windows 98 / SE with device driver needed

Service
5 years warranty

Package Contents
PenDrive Mini 2.0
Lanyard



*Specifications adapted from: http://www.pendrive.com.my/usb-mini.htm

First light weight removable storage

One of the most popular piece of computing hardware these few years is the pendrive. Also known as thumb drive or flash drive, this little piece of hardware has the capability of storaging huge amount of data. Its main advantage is its portability.

With the purchase of the Toshiba Satellite A80, several accessories were bundled with it. Among it is a mini optical mouse and a pendrive.

Well, a pendrive has not much specifications and its read/write speed is unknown (Probably should be 6Mbps read and 4Mbps write, most kingston pendrives are with that specs).

Features
Type : USB Flash Drive
Capacity : 256 MB
Interface : Hi Speed USB
Warranty : 5 year warranty

Sound wave origin


With the purchase of the Toshiba Satellite A80 during PC fair, there is a lucky draw which you could get several things such as a printer, speaker, etc.

My lucky draw gift was the speaker, and it was only 2.0, the Sonic Gear Morro 200.

Specification
Satellites: 2 x 3” driver per channel
Freq. Response: 150 Hz - 18 KHz
Input Sensitivity: 300 mV S/N
Ratio: > 60dB
Separation : 45dB
T.H.D. : <> Control : Power / Master Volume

Features
Powered by USB port, no mains power needed
Ultra slim design with Blue LED power indicator
2 x 3” Full Freq range driver - no compromise on audio
Portable and compatible with all Desktop and Notebook
3.5 mm earphone plug included





*Specifications adapted from: http://www.sonicgear.com.sg/?id=2&pcid=15&pid=47