HTC Desire HD is in Malaysia

Well, if you are one of the Android fanatics, you are about to see the greatest Android smartphone available in the market at the moment coming from Digi...the HTC Desire HD.
And the offer is quite attractive as well. This is probably one of the must get it product, especially since Christmas is coming and most of you are probably looking forward for a new gadget during this holiday season.

HTC Desire HD on Dg Smart Plan, and the plan cost you about RM63. It is a monthly unlimited internet usage for you, something that you must have if you want to enjoy the usage of a smartphone.

The DG Smart Plan from Digi

If you are a fan of Android and prefer the HTC Sense than the Samsung TouchWiz, this should be the offer that you wouldn't want to miss. Of course, you could also get the Samsung Galaxy S for about RM2200 in SenQ and pay using ezpayment for 3 years. But it's really a fair fight between this two devices.

One thing for sure...if you love web browsing, Android, HTC sense, and the many apps available on your smartphone, then HTC Desire HD is your choice. I will blog more on the comparison between these two giants...but for now, it's great to see another good offer by Digi. Just the other day we were talking about Blackberry Torch, the best Blackberry smartphone on the market now and today, we are talking about the Android giant here, offer by Digi once again....definitely a big thumbs up!! Wondering when will Digi be bringing in Windows Phone 7 as well...





Watching Movies With Handheld TV Whenever Stuck In The Traffic Jam

Movie lovers might be tempted to get a handheld TV with everything going mobile and handheld TVs are slowly getting more affordable than ever with the competition from portable media players like Ipod. However, movie lovers can still buy the handheld TV and install it in their car so that they can watch movies whenever they are stuck in the traffic jam.

The History of the Concept of Insurance

We all know that we must at least Buy Life Insurance to protect ourselves and at the same time provide coverage to our family members in case of anything goes bad. We all also know that the basis of insurance is "guarantee against loss", but how many of us really know when the concept really first started?

Way back the Babylonian times which is around 2100 B.C., the Code of Hammurabi was the first basic insurance policy. This policy was paid by the traders in the form of a loan to guarantee the safe arrival of their goods by caravan. Of course, caravans faced the same kind of perils our transportation industry faces today – like robbery, bad weather and breakdowns.

As history progressed, the needs for insurance increased. The Phoenicians and the Greeks wanted the same type of insurance with their seaborne commerce. The Romans were the first to have burial insurance – people joined burial clubs which paid funeral expenses to surviving family members. In medieval times, the guilds protected their members from loss by fire and shipwreck, paid ransoms to pirates, and provided respectable burials as well as support in times of sickness and poverty.

Of course, you can do some of your research and realize that the progress and evolution of insurance has always been the same...the need for a guarantee for protection.


Nowadays, insurance has become very organize and insurance company are coming out with new ruling that don't seems to happen in the past where Life Insurance No Exam required for understanding.


For those of you in the United States of America, 1-800-939-0710 is a toll free number where clients that are looking for Term Life Insurance in United States can get a free insurance quote.

Blackberry Torch

If you are looking for a suitable smartphone, one of the best options is the Blackberry Torch. Celcom is the 1st in Malaysia to launch the smartphone and if you are interested in the package, here is it:

Monthly Commitment	Celcom Exec Packages	Device Price (12mth contract)
RM118	CE50 +Blackberry Lite (Broadband Entry RM38 (FUP 1 GB) + Blackberry Internet Service RM30)	RM1688
RM148	CE50 +Blackberry Pro (Broadband Basic RM98 (FUP 3 GB)+ Blackberry Internet Service RM30)	RM1588
RM250	CE250 + Blackberry Internet Service	RM1388

Monthly Commitment	Celcom Biz Packages	Device Price (12 mth contract)	Device Price (24 mth contract)
RM118	P48 + BIS Professional Lite (RM68) + SMS Pack (RM2))	RM1688	RM1488
RM148	P48 + BIS Professional (RM98) + SMS Pack (RM2)	RM1588	RM1388
RM188	P148 + BB License (RM38) + SMS Pack (RM2)	RM1488	RM1288
RM248	Celcom BIZ 150* + BB Professional (RM98)	RM1388	RM1188

You will probably be able to find this from the Celcom webpage. If you are indeed a Blackberry fan, this is probably one of the must get it Blackberry as it is dubbed as the best Blackberry ever at the moment. However, it is quite a disappointing especially with reviewers from Engadgets mentioning that the best of Blackberry might not be good enough against the other top notched smartphone. However, if you are one of the professionals who need emailing, and love to get into social networking as well, this Blackberry is a must for you. 

Yes, you may be a professional but it will definitely be cool to be able to watch social media while you are resting. This is what Blackberry Torch is capable of especially since it has 8GB memory and also expandable up to 32GB with a microSD card. There is also the pinch and zoom effect. 


Well, this is also the first Blackberry phone with 5MP camera and with LED flash as well, this will definitely help you capture memorable moments. There is also the continuous auto-focus and let's not forget about the image stabilization feature. Video recording is also available...you could easily capture spontaneous moments. 

Social network, social network...this is something that has become a trend. Young business entrepenuers and professionals would love the feature that is in the Blackberry. Integrated social feeds...facebook, twitter, LinkedIn and many others...image the ability to gather and filter all the social network and RSS feeds in one view....(well, we know that this is something that iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 7 are capable of as well....of course, not to forget Nokia which is using the Symbian OS). Nevertheless, this feature in Blackberry is still something that makes it as competitive as the other top smartphones available in the market now. 


Browsing on the internet is smooth and enriching. This is definitely important whether you are using it for business purposes or not. 

Well, this is Blackberry we are talking about....so the best feature as we all know is none other than the email and text messages. With the Blackberry Torch, you could enjoy on the go email. Now this is very important nowadays even if you are not working. Most university students including myself need to check email constantly for part time work updates, assignments, and many other jobs that require emailing. Well, we all know why is the email so strong in the Blackberry...the Push technology so this is something that is going to attract people. 

Other than that, we have the Voice notes available...text and sms becomes easy since the Blackberry Torch has the QWERTY keyboard as well. 
Besides the design alone, the Universal Search feature available on Blackberry Torch is making it an extraordinary and wonderful smartphone. The Blackberry that must be owned I would say.

At the moment, we have the plans from Celcom which are quite attractive especially if you are a business user. Blackberry Torch in Celcom will definitely be an interesting package given that it is launched much faster than Digi and maybe Maxis as well. 

If you are sick of the iPhone and iPhone look alike smartphones, Blackberry is definitely the one...a different and unique kind in comparison to the others. Probably another smartphone that is trying a different approach just as Blackberry RIM did is the Windows Phone 7...that will be left for another story though. Are you planning for a new smartphone?? If you are, Blackberry Torch might just be the right one for you. 
The crazy deals offered by Celcom is definitely a worthy one given that this is the smartphone intended for business, and it is at an affordable price that you could not find elsewhere (given that Digi and other Telcos have yet to offer their plans.)

If you are a lover of movies, then you will be lucky to get 2 GSC movie tickets as well if you purchase the phone from any Blue cube outlet. 

For those of you who are not keen on another contracts under another Telco, you could also buy the Blackberry Torch with a special price at RM2,188....too expensive? Well, at least it's cheaper than iPhone 4 and most of the other top Android smartphones...we have yet to hear from Maxis regarding the Windows Phone 7 packages. 


So, come on...Blackberry lovers and fans...go get the best one from Celcom...be among the first to own it and show it off in front of the Apple fanatics!!

gadgets...something to follow??

If you are one of those geeks who are into new gadgets, you will probably feel that there are a bit too much to follow these days. Just the other day when we heard about the Samsung Galaxy Tab, we have the Blackberry Playbook, and let us not forget about the rumour of the upcoming Ipad generation 2. Well, we also heard that Microsoft is going to launch their tablet pc based on Windows phone 7 soon. If you think that this is only the war between tablets, what about cameras? You probably be seeing new models coming out monthly. 
It is hard to imagine how young people are going to follow up with all these. Just about a month ago, we have the iPhone 4...now we are hearing about iPhone 5. and don't forget that HTC also has their own superphone coming, the HTC Desire HD. 
Well, we also have the Microsoft company rebooting their mobile OS with Windows Phone 7. Reviews have been good and it seems that each of these devices are lacking something. It probably mean that there are too much models to choose from...as more Android smartphones are also on the rise. 
The competition is tight and more gadgets are coming up. 

The question remains is this: are these gadgets gonna make mobility a convenience or simply a cool factor? The other day I was pondering on a new phone for myself but I couldn't really make up my mind due to the vast options available. At the end of the day, it is important to know which gadgets suit you and is it worth it to buy a gadget that probably would be out of date in the coming year? 

I am considering buying the Samsung Galaxy Tab but with the heavy price tag, I might eventually opt to buy a cheaper smartphone instead. I know a lot of people have been talking about Apple products but seriously, the Apple products ain't my first options....after all, with the antenna issues, I don't think I will splash my cash on the new iphone 4....after all, there might just be something new in the coming months...are you following?? Maybe that's why the Windows Phone 7 ads are actually quite revelant these days....if you have time, go and view it...i might be blogging on that soon...

Digi 3G Now in Kulim

It just surprise me today when I plugged my Digi 3G USB modem to my laptop and see the blue light blinking as this blue light means that I'm having 3G connection. When the Mobile Partner application loads, it is confirmed to me that Digi 3G now in Kulim as well and it means that I will have faster and stable internet connection.

First of all, I am not paid by Digi to promote the 3G service. I am writing this because I used all the broadband providers in Malaysia and Digi service satisfies me the most even when Digi has no 3G coverage in Kulim.

The first broadband service that I use is Maxis which did not last the seven days trial period last time due to lack of coverage in Kulim 2-3 years back. I still have my Streamyx service though, but sometimes when we go out of the house, we cannot use Streamyx because Streamyx is a wired Internet service, so I have no choice but to use one of those wireless broadband service that is available and that time Maxis is having promotion in my office.

Next, I switch to Celcom, which I'm quite satisfied with the service in the beginning. Slowly, the service turn from bad to worse and until I cannot bear with it anymore. Can you imagine, having HSDPA connectivity but not even successfully load a webpage while running MSN in the background or load two webpages at the same time. And if that is not bad enough, the connectivity will break like almost every few minutes and I have to keep refreshing the browser to load one webpage.

After Celcom, I decided to give Digi a try, knowing that there is no 3G coverage in Kulim. However to my surprise, the Edge connectivity that Digi has seems to be quite alright, best of all the Edge connectivity is stable compares to the HSDPA connectivity that I get from Celcom 3G. At least now I can still view few webpages and at the same time running the instant messaging in the background.

At the same time, I re-subscribe back to Maxis as one of my friend is saying that the Maxis 3G service is becoming better in Kulim recently, and yes, I can definitely tell you that I love it especially in my room where it is fast. Again, the problem that I find with Maxis is whenever I leave my room, I will be reverting back to the snail GPRS connection, unlike the Digi 3G service which I am using it to connect to the Internet now while I blogged this post. :D

If one is asking me to rate the broadband service by these three telcos, I would rate Digi the best, followed by Maxis and will advice him or her not to take up the Celcom service. In fact, I am not the only one facing problem with Celcom, my housemate is also facing the same and the move on to Maxis.

Windows Phone 7 to launch on October 21st 2010

While most people are still crazy about the new Iphone 4, let us not forget that the smartphone by Microsoft will be launch in about 2 weeks time, on the 21st of October 2010 in Europe while in the US, people will be expecting it to launch on the November 8th - unless of course if there is any major delay by Microsoft which is very unlikely as Microsoft has been very adamant in making a revolution changes to its Windows phone OS.


The bad news for Malaysian is however we still do not know when we can expect the launch of Windows Phone 7, however looking by the both launch dates in the US and in Europe, we can expect it to be between end of October to November time frame.


Several things we are still not sure about the Windows Phone 7 as Microsoft has been keeping it quite secret this time around, but one thing for sure, the new Windows Phone 7 is not the old Windows Mobile phone series where people has been complaining about the UI, and the laggy interface of Windows Mobile series phones that slowly allowed Iphone and Android phone gaining more market share that Microsoft used to dominate.


HTC HD3 will be renamed to HTC HD7 to mark the flagship OS, Windows Phone 7. Some of the details of a leaked HTC HD3 or now known as the HTC HD7 are it has a 4.3 inch screen, 1Ghz processor, 5 megapixel camera, a full complement of sensors, quad-band radio frequencies and many more. Perhaps the most disappointing specs of this HTC HD7 is the processor which could be the same as the HTC HD2 and the 5 megapixel camera.


Moving forward, I will blog more about the HTC HD7, but right now I logging off to watch I Will Always Know What You Did Last Summer....

Iphone 4 Fever In Malaysia

As I was writing this, many Iphone fans have already rushed to subscribe to either Maxis or Digi Iphone plan. Both launched the latest Iphone from Apple nearing last weekend and it is believed that the Iphone can help boost the subscribers of both Maxis and Digi. Both telcos are offering equally competitive plans to attract existing Iphone users and new potential subscribers that are bound to join the Iphone 4 fever.

Maxis is offering four different iValue plans ranging from RM100 to RM375 for the Iphone fans to choose from. These iValue plans are actually a combination of internet plus voice plus messaging plan into one, and what is more important is that Maxis is offering competitive discount for the Iphone 4. Best of all, Maxis is also offering 24 months contract iValue 4 subscribers free Iphone 4. This means that if heavy users can actually get their Iphone for free.

iValue plans by Maxis

For existing Maxis Value Plus plan subscribers, they can just top up iData plans and then get the Iphone at a discount as well, should they feel the need to keep to their Value Plus plan.

iData plans by Digi

For Digi, the plan is pretty much simple and straight forward compares to what is offered by Maxis. Note that Digi only offers RM200 for the Iphone 4, no matter which plan that a subscriber chooses - but the plans are a lot more affordable compares to Maxis iValue plan. The lowest plan for Digi actually starts at RM63, although one can use auto-debit and then get additional RM5 discount on top of the current RM63 plan which already having RM25 discount.

Digi iPhone plans

Both Maxis and Digi are definitely pushing all out to gain more market share with Iphone fever in Malaysia. Which plans really suit you? Well, it really depends on how individual feels as both Maxis and Digi plans have slight advantage over each plan.


To understand more on Maxis iPhone 4 plan, click Maxis iPhone 4
To understand more on Digi iPhone 4 plan, click Digi iPhone 4

Apple iphone 4

If you are a fan of Apple's products, you will probably be proud of the new additional features in the iPhone 4 but with recent complaints on the antenna and proximity issues, the reputation of the loved brand might not be as strong as it used to be. Nevertheless, a lot of people love to talk about iPhone 4, including myself because it's cool.

Well, here are the addition to the coolest smartphone at the moment.

FACETIME
It helps you to video call with people who also have an iPhone. This is of course thanks to the new front camera, a new addition that many embrace and look forward to.

RETINA DISPLAY
Although I personally feel that this is over hyped by Apple's marketing team, the 3.5 inch screen of the 960 by 640 resolution definitely make graphics look extremely awesome...but really, why use retina display? it's far-fetched...

MULTITASKING DONE RIGHT
This is definitely something that is good for those who want to make use of a smartphone for proper usage besides games, cool and musics...well, Apple definitely is good at bringing things up slowly but in the right way...so a thumbs up for them here!!

HD VIDEO...
Well, if you notice, everything is about High Definition now...HD this and HD that...so it's not a surprise to know about the HD Video. With the ability to record and edit stunning video, many will be using it for video...

Well, seriously, this is one of the best smartphone available at the moment, if not the best...and you might probably wanna get a hand of it...however, I'll prefer to sit back and see if Windows Phone 7 will be able to challenge the new iPhone 4 although given the fact that there is no copy and paste functionality, Windows Phone 7 might be a generation behind. 

Anyway, iPhone 4 definitely has hit the market in the right way despite of some minor issues...

iphone 4 coming to Malaysia

If you have been following on the news regarding the latest iphone 4, you have probably be reading about the "death grip".
Well, this could be a heavy blow to the Apple brand as most people expect the latest iphone 4 to be the coolest. With such flaw, it could be quite inconvenient to most people.
Regardless of the issues faced, a lot of people are anticipating the arrival of iphone 4. Luckily for most people, we are seeing it coming in Maxis and Digi Malaysia. Both companies have asked people to register their interest for the iphone 4 in their websites. This could be an indication that the new iphone 4 is coming soon...stay tune!!

stay connected...

The other day I was using my brother's digi broadband to go online using my HTC Trinity. Although the smartphone is pretty old in comparison to the latest gadgets and many others such as the HTC Evo 4G as well as the iphone 4, with the right application, I could easily use it to connect with my friends through Facebook, Twitter, gmail, MSN and even blogs.
Although the Internet Explorer Mobile was not that good to view blogs, I still manage to use it for light reading.
It is important for us to stay connected especially if you are one of those who are addicted to social network. In a way, it is good because it helps us to keep connected with those matters most to us.

I might be getting myself a Digi Broadband but I will need to check and see if the 3G connection in my new house in KL is good or not. As for now, I'll continue to test with my brother's Digi since he's still in US. You could check his blog in http://justblog-it.blogspot.com/

iphone 4

the new iphone 4

I have not really blog about iphone 4 despite of the hype and talks about the latest gadget by Apple. From ipod classic to ipod touch, and then the iphone generations and then the ipad...finally now the iphone 4....so far, all of these gadgets have been very popular and a lot of positive feedbacks given to them.

The iphone 4 has been designed in such a way that it is the world's thinnest smartphone at the moment. Well, apparently, Apple claimed that it has retina display....and if you think that it is too far-fetched, then you might have to argue with a lot of people who seem to be impressed by it. It also has the Apple A4 Processor....which makes it possible for multitasking and Facetime calls now....impressive enough??
Well, and Apple which has always been good in the touch screen era will boast about the improved gyro and accelerometer in the new iphone. Better motion gestures and greater precision...making gaming experience a joy and satisfaction!!

For those of you who are looking to buy iphone 4 from Malaysia, you might have to wait until August, September or even until the end of the year....hopefully, we won't have to wait too long to see the offer from Digi or Maxis...

all the new phones out there but I'm sticking to my old one...

I know...there are so many new phones around...and all of them come with great features.
The temptation to buy one is too great but nevertheless, if you start to think with your brain, you will realize it doesn't worth the money.

I am still using my old HTC P3600i (trinity) and for those of you who have been bored of me telling how awesome my phone is, I want you to take your time and think about the advantage that the new iphone4 has that my HTC don't have.

First of all, iphone 4 is coming up with video call (finally, thank goodness!!) but my HTC P3600i has been able to go for video call for a long time. Of course, I must give credit to the Apple mega popular phone for having a nicer camera and video...HD apparently. Here is one area that my HTC is beaten flat. Talking about other ability....multitasking...it's something that is in HTC for quite a long time. And I could even do switchprogam (similar to our desktop Alt-Tab) with my HTC P3600i thanks to the Spb PocketPlus feature.

There is still a need for the usage of stylus and I must admit messaging is not as easy as iphone probably but if you are good at using stylus, it might be quite easy for messaging as well. Battery wise, HTC P3600i has one of the best and the only time I need to be charging it consistently is when I am using it to go online all the time. (But isn't that the same for all the other phones...)
Speed wise...yah...I know...I'm way behind the latest technology but what difference does that make? Don't tell me you are going to use your smartphone to do something important that requires a fantastically fast speed. I wouldn't boast about the speed of my HTC Trinity but it definitely is good enough for daily usage.

Social networking...there are plenty of applications out there...and I could go for Facebook and Twitter as easily as one could go for it using iphone. Well, I have my Office...probably not the new one but then, it works magic....and if I get myself an external keyboard, I could work on my articles and blogs easily using my smartphone.

So, why the need for a new phone? Well, the only reason could be the cool factor and I ain't gonna dump my money in for the sake of cool...there are so many other things that might be worth the money...maybe the new Xbox and Kinect? and don't forget about the new Nintendo DS...so think before you buy.

You might be buying yourself something better with the money you save from all the unnecessary ones...connection is important but let's use it wisely. Think before you buy the new phone...don't be tricked and manipulated by the hype all around the HTC Evo 4G and iphone 4.

HTC EVO 4G

Well, if you do not know about it, HTC EVO 4G is out and it is gaining a lot of popularity.
If you need any proof of these, the sales of HTC Evo 4G on its' release date is the proof of it. All of the devices disappear from the shelf in no time.
This is definitely good news for HTC and also Android....Google OS for mobile.

And there are a lot of people who opt for the HTC Evo 4G and chose not to wait for iphone 4G. Well, this is something that Apple must take note of.
Also, let's not forget about Microsoft.

Will Iphone 4G be able to attract the consumers like its' previous generation did? And can Microsoft be making a strong comeback with Windows Phone 7?



The sales definitely show that a lot of people are confident with Android platform and people love the high speed connectivity. A lot of people also know about the issues and problems Evo 4G has...the storage card bug issues and the battery issues. But knowing all these issues, people are still buying them.

It is hard to see if it's all just hype or is it because the Android phone is really that cooL??
We're all waiting to find out!!

5 HTC Windows Phone 7 on the way?

Just when everyone is busy talking about Android and iphone, Windows is trying to play catch up with their latest Windows Phone 7.
Apparently, there will be 5 HTC phones running in Windows Phone 7 platform coming.

There is the HTC Gold_W (with the "W" indicating it's a CDMA + GSM world phone) headed for Sprint.
The HTC Schubert headed to Telus
HTC Mondrian for Telus and Rogers
The HTC Spark_W headed for Bell Mobility and Verizon
HTC Scorpio reaching Verizon and Bell.

There are not a lot of details on these phones at the moment but many are looking forward to see how Windows Phone 7 will develope. Although there have been a lot of criticism on these latest effort by Microsoft on mobile products, many are hoping that Steve Ballmer will finally get it right this time.

Will Windows Phone 7 help Microsoft fight back in the smartphone industry? That's something that we will be seeing at the end of the year....

22 Inch LCD TV

With LCD TVs are getting cheaper each day, it is quite normal to have at least a minimum size of 22 inch lcd tv in the family room. Not only 22 inch LCD TV is affordable, but 22 inch LCD TV has decent viewing size which makes it more comfortable for the whole family to sit together and enjoy their favourite movie together.

A real frustration with HTC TyTn ii

Now first of all, I know that it is probably outdated to be talking about HTC TyTn ii now that the latest HTC Evo 4G is emerging. Well, just to let those of you guys who are changing new phones all the time...it is great to be doing that...new gadgets, tech and all that are real cool. But there is always this problem. If you keep changing phones, you are actually contributing to the pollution of the environment. (I'll be starting a blog on this soon enough)

Well, saying that doesn't mean I won't change a new smartphone but let us learn to appreciate and make full use of our phones.

Well, I'm having a hard time trying to use my sis' HTC TyTn ii. I'm still using my HTC P3600i which is my love. Although the specification of these phones are not as great as iPhone, HTC Desire, Nexus One and others, with the right applications, my phone is pretty useful for everything.

Anyway, back to HTC TyTn ii. To be honest, I'm at the point of giving up. (as I suspect that the issue with the phone is hardware, and my sis phone no longer under warranty.)
I tried flashing the ROM again with the official update from the HTC page and I even asked around people in the forum.
But none of them actually solve the problems with the phone. The HTC TyTn ii has been freezing and even crash at times. This happened almost everyday. I even find it difficult to be using the SMS function.

I'll give myself another week with the phone and if it really still don't work, I might consider giving up on this project and recycle the phone instead.
Just feel the need to release the frustration...signing off now!!

the real competition in the mobile world

We have heard a lot about the iphone for the past few years. Of course, it is a normal scenario given the fact that Apple products have always manage to give us surprises and the WOW! factor.
But then just as the Apple Iphone seems to be without any competitor, we have the Droid phone coming out....Google of course is at the right track.
This then leave Microsoft helpless with their old, dull and boring Windows mobile 6.5. I mean...what the heck!! the upgrade was nothing much and people hate it.
It was then that the announcement of the Windows Phone 7 being made at the WMC, World Mobile Congress. Just as Windows 7 was a hit, the WP7 seems to be on the right track as well. The WOW! factor is back....and people are starting to talk about Microsoft getting serious in the smartphone industry.
Then it was not long after that we heard about Iphone 4G and people are starting to be amazed again...although I don't see too much a difference. (forget me for being bias here) and let us not forget about iPad...the name might be quite sissy but the sales that just hit 1 million is telling us a different story.
Well, the real competition in the mobile is beginning. We are seeing a lot of major changes.
The money that you pay for your smartphone will be worthy of its' values.
For those of you who think that 2010 is awesome with all these announcements, I can tell you, 2011 brings you even more excitement.

Microsoft "Pink" is the beginning of a new mobile direction?

Well, it is not a surprise to be hearing about Microsoft "Pink". After all, this was supposed to be one of the top secret under Microsoft project. Well, when Microsoft chose instead to talk about Windows Phone 7 during the MWC, it was rather a huge surprise and a big question mark on where would that leave "Pink".
That question mark is about to be answered because in less than 15 minutes, Microsoft will introduce two phones, codenamed "Turtle" and "Pure".
We have yet to know about the name of these phones and rumours about the specifications have yet to be confirmed...

2010 holds a lot of excitement for the mobile world

It has been quite some time since I blog. I was busy with my studies, assignment and also helping YenLeng to prepare for her exam. Well, I also need to write a lot of articles but then it is good as it helps me to make some extra money as I have yet to receive my scholarship money.

Well, 2010 indeed holds a lot of excitement for the mobile world. First, we have the MWC that release the details about Windows Phone 7 (apparently, the series has been deleted from the name), then we have the release of Ipad (although the buzz and hype about this is not that WOW!!).
Anyway, APPLE still manage to hold something exciting for us this year with their best product, the iPhone....and it's the 4G. There are a lot of rumours about the launch of the iPhone 4G around the mid of the year.

Now, the question that is running through my head is whether Microsoft could finally beat the Apple. Well, there have been a lot of questions about the strategy to promote their products and apparently, Apple still has the edge as the Itunes provide a lot of different applications that could be very useful in our community today. Of course, Microsoft boast about the integration of ZunePlayer, Xbox Live, and apparently, the company is taking advantage of this to attract more gamers.

Well, it will still be a long way before we know who will be the NEXT thing...but one thing for sure, the date of the decisive battle between Microsoft and Apple is drawing closer...indeed, 2010 holds a lot of excitement for the mobile world!!

Windows Phone 7 or iPhone??

It's funny because at one time, Windows mobile was a brand that most people would not look into as others prefer to look at Android phone, iPhone or even Blackberry. The smartphone industry is one that Microsoft has failed to penetrate into.

However, with the announcement of Windows Phone 7 series, the feedbacks and remarks have all been positive. The question now remains is whether the Windows phone could challenge iPhone in the smartphone industry. We have seen what Android phone has managed to do and the competition is getting tighter. It is not a surprise that Apple decide to sue HTC. It is after all a case of trying to dominate the market. But we have heard that Microsoft is ready to help these companies regarding the lawsuit.

That aside, Windows Phone 7 has been gaining praise for a few reasons.

1. Microsoft is willing to do away with the old UI and stylus style as the trend shift to touchscreen phone. The new layout that was presented to us last month was fantastic. The hubs available help made the usage of phone easier and smarter.
   
2. Then, there is the Microsoft Office Mobile, which is something that the company is very strong at. The inclusion of OneNote and the showing off of the Office function was fantastic, nice and adorable. It also helps with all the integration available via the internet.
3. Of course, Windows are also introducing a few new functions...we all know bout Zune player, Zune software on the computer and now Zune is coming to mobile phone. Well, it would be interesting to see how this is going to challenge the Itune of Apple.
4. Then, gaming is something that Windows know they are capable of challenging other companies. And it is true with Xbox. And now they are bringing the Xbox Live to Windows Phone. And more is to be told about the cool features available.
5. Social network integration is also a must as Microsoft recognize that.
   

With all these available, Microsoft is definitely ready to wrestle with Apple's Iphone. But then again, we are hearing about Iphone 4G or something like that. It would be interesting to see how the competition continue to develop.

Seeing value

I've been talking a lot about Windows mobile and windows phone and phone. Smartphone has been the talk of this blog most of the time. Anyway I am going to write something else for a change.
I am writing this out of the excitement of seeing such offer given by an optical company. For years I've been disgusted by promotion banners and posters regarding optic products as eventually the price would be much more expensive the one offered.

With our constant engagement in the world of technology, our eyes are forced to look at the computer screen, smartphone screen and basically, our eyes are tired from all these strain. This is why optic products are of such importance even at this time.

One of the best and genuine offer that I found regarding optical products are the ones offered by Zenni Optical. The article "Cheap eyeglasses are a reality. Check out Eric's review of Zenni Optical" may sounds too good to be true but after having friends and family who go for the packages, the cool design eye glasses has helped them to save up to about 80%. The eyeglasses are also of good quality and high durability level.

In order to know why is it that the company could come out with such discounted price and yet maintain the standard and quality of their products, I google and read through Eric's reviews.

It was then that I realized that Zenni Optical uses the latest modern materials, manufacturing as well as marketing systems in order to deliver the product directly from factories to customers and. This enables the company to sells their own brand without the need to look for the services of middleman and retail overhead. The company also manage to further reduce their cost as they invest on a different advertisement strategy. Instead of paying big amount of money for advertisement company, they depend on the satisfacction of their customers and their good reviews as well as testimonials on the products.

I probably will go and get one myself soon since there's still a long wait for the Windows Phone 7 to be released. Apparently, it would be out somewhere October 2010....I might spend a bit on a new pair of eyeglasses and then start budgeting so that I could get a hand on the new phone as well. ;-)

I guess that's all for now...

The phone is not a PC

The phone is not a PC. That's official now that Microsoft has unveiled their next mobile phone platform, Windows Phone 7.
And using "the phone is not a PC" as the mantra, Microsoft seems to be sure that Windows Phone 7 would be a hit.
Apparently, the company is also certain that the "web browser" on the phone would be much more advance although no statement has been made regarding the version of desktop Internet Explorer it borrows the core components.
With Windows Mobile 7, you are seeing a totally different Windows mobile. No longer do we have the old and boring UI. But if you think it's just another make up for Microsoft, then you are wrong. With strong integration with Xbox live, Zune and social network as well, we are probably looking at the next mobile platform that will stand out. And if you are thinking that Microsoft is trying to create a competitor for Iphone, then you might only guess half of it. Microsoft is playing to win with Seven.

In the congress, this is how Windows Phone 7 series were introduced: "Phones kind of look like PC...and the phone is not a PC."

And Windows Phone 7 series is giving Apple and Google everything to be afraid of. From the beginning of the introduction of Windows 7, it has only been giving the "WOW" factor.

More updates on Windows Phone 7 series will be released here.

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Obsession

Well, it must be funny to be reading the title of the post "OBSESSION". All the more you are reading it in a blog that talks about smartphone, staying connected on the go....and many others related to technology.

Well, I guess the title come about due to my obsession with Windows Mobile and other smartphones news lately.
But then again who wouldn't be now that the business is full of challenges and it is definitely becoming more competitive now.

Now there are actually a lot of things running through my head now with the rumour about the Windows mobile 7 coming out at the end of the year becoming more rapid and talks have been Microsoft will be the next thing if Windows Mobile 7 is as good as some proclaim it to be. But hold your anticipation there...we all know that this is also not the first time Microsoft disappoints her faithful users. But then we also remember how the company turn XBox into one of the most entertaining invention of the last decade.

Speculation has been ripe for more than a year now that Microsoft is working on a new phone, hardware to rival the Apple iPhone. Project Pink has been alive, declared dead, and then brought back to life in the space of a few months. New evidence suggests that at the very least Zune is going to play a big part in Windows Mobile 7, and at most a Zune Phone could be in the offing.
Microsoft has promised to reveal something big at the Mobile World Congress event in February, but that is assumed to be the final version of Windows Mobile 7. Those assumptions, however, could be wrong, and Microsoft may actually be preparing to reveal new hardware rather than its new mobile OS.

Well, with such excitement in the news, how can one not be obsessed with it??

And then recently, I read about an article that talks about the failure of Microsoft performing has caused the sales for HTC to gone flat despite of the hot sales in smartphones. But then I guess it's great to see how much longer HTC will wait and hold onto Microsoft. Although the company might have been the reason for HTC to be one of the strong smartphone manufacturer, there is a certain patience in their wait and with Android going strong, there might just be a change.

As a WM user, I must admit that I envy the Iphone users when they show off how they play with their toys. But I definitely given the resources and financial fundamentals of Microsoft, it is definitely the right choice to believe in the next Windows Mobile. But then again, I believe it is time and there is a great need for Microsoft to start IMAGINE again, so that they could come with something new, something that transform the smartphone industry. Maybe, just maybe they might pull this through.

Anyway, besides all the news that have been capturing my attention lately, I've downloaded the apps called "EVERNOTE". It is definitely an app that helps me to take down notes and I could easily access it through the internet. The information being stored in the "cloud" seems to be the right direction and so far, I'm enjoying it on my HTC P36ooi. Now that might have been a rather old model for a smartphone but it still entertains me.

Getting a free netbook?

With the economy not going too good even though many predict a growth trend for 2010, it is always wise to look for the cheapest and best bargain available. Now with our Budget 2010 specifying the need to offer cheap broadband to university students, Streamyx has a "Promotion" specially for university student.

It is only RM50 and you will get Streamyx 384kbps. No installation fee or activation fee will be charged. You will get FREE Wifi modem, a netbook delivered to your doorstep, and also Streamyx Zone ID which makes mobility possible.

However, only first or 2nd year students are offered this promotion. This offer is open to IPTA as well as IPTS students. There is a list of university students who are eligible to apply for this promotion. Feel free to log in Streamyx website to check out for more information about this website.

Now, we finally have some good PROMOTION that intends to help university students. Surely this will help them to manage their finance better as well as to have more cash in hand as they do not need to spend a few thousands for a laptop or computer.

Windows Mobile 7 to be shown in Mobile World Congress??

Now there might be a lot of people who rule out Microsoft from the smartphone industry. However, it is always dangerous and stupid to forget about the biggest company in the information industry. After all, this is Microsoft we are talking about.
Even as the economy slump, the company is still very strong financially and have we forgot about how Windows 7 makes the rest of the world stand in awe again of Microsoft. Well, the smartphone industry might not be as easy as the OS especially with iphone going to go better with their version 4 for sure.

Of course, there have been rumours about the delayed of the launching of Windows Mobile 7 with some saying that it could be too late to save Microsoft. Well, the latest rumour surrounding the hype of Windows Mobile 7 is that it could be shown and mentioned of during next month Mobile World Congress which begins on the 15th of February.

There have been new rumour which says that WM7 could come into 2 different version, with one for the BUSINESS EDITION and another MEDIA EDITION. The one that many would look forward to would be the ME as much changes have been said being made to make WM7 the next HiT to revive Microsoft in competing with Iphone, Blackberry and others.

The mobile OS may come with a variety of different features including an impressive mobile version of Office, online collaboration, high-definition video, Xbox Live, and streaming TV, according to WM Experts, a Windows Mobile news site.

It is said that it is likely that Microsoft would show off part of WINDOWS MOBILE 7 during the MWC this year. Well, it is definitely something that we should look for...after all, it is the competition that set a higher level for the smartphone industry.