Archive for September, 2007
Halo 3
If you ask me do I play Halo? I say no. I don’t have a Xbox 360 nor the PlayStation 3 and I am not a hardcore gamer. I only play simple and fun games, more interest to Final Fantasy, Command and Conquer and games that is top just like Halo. Now, all the new video games’ graphic are so nice and so real, and their very cool trailer makes me want to buy PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 home to play the game.
Xbox owner sure know about the game Halo, I played Halo 2 before on my friends’ Xbox, but without Live. I have saw video of people playing it on Xbox Live and it looks so cool. If I successfully make money online, I will get myself a video game console, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3? I don’t know, I hope I have the money to buy both. Hehe.
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Even though I don’t have a Xbox 360, I feel kinda excited for the release of this game - Halo 3 on the Xbox 360. Because it’s the number 1 game on the Xbox and it’s also the only reason for me to get the Xbox 360. Well, people do say Xbox 360 have a lot of strong title, but the PS3 is stronger, you see got Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid and more. But with only Halo on the Xbox 360, it’s enough.
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In Malaysia, although we don’t have officiall Xbox 360 from the Microsoft (all the Xbox 360 here are parallel import from Singapore Microsoft, thus no official warranty), Xbox 360 users here are crazy on Halo 3. As far as I know, there will be a launching party at the cinema, playing Halo 3 on a super big cinema screen at Full HD and cinema sound system. Who say Malaysia don’t have Xbox 360 and Xbox Live player?
The problem is I don’t have money to buy myself gadgets. I am not a rich kid out there, working myself for money through Internet and there are so many things to buy etc. iPod touch, PlayStation 3, DSLR, ear piece for music player, cell phones. I will be broke if I buy all of these in one shot. So, let’s go slow and steady. iPod touch is next from now. Then, either a video game console or a DSLR.
Since my friend is getting his Xbox 360 very soon, I will go his place and try out the new Halo 3. I watched the trailer over and over again and I still haven’t feel bored about it yet, it just makes me want to buy the game. Anyway, have fun with your Halo 3.
iPod classic (Semi) Hands On
Last weekend, I went to the Apple Store to check out if the new iPods in store already or not, and yes it is here. iPod classic and iPod nano is here but then iPod touch is not here yet, I believe that it will be arriving in store by the end of this month, can’t wait to get my hand on it.
Well, I tested the iPod classic on the booth but not the Nano because there was someone using it.
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So the design becomes more classy, because of the matte coating. Screen is still same size as the old 5G iPod. The best part is the new UI (User Interface), now with Cover Flow and thumbnails. 1 thing is bad is the UI is kinda laggy or slow, but according to my brother, after updating the firmware, the problem will be gone.
iPod classic is something from music lover, because of its big capacity feature, one can have over 10000 of songs. I do not recommend watching video on a small screen, but for short video clip or music video will be fine.
80GB is too much for you? You can turn it into a portable hard disk too, isn’t that a wonderful portable media player?
What do you think about the iPod classic?
Buy Things Online
It’s HERE!
Do you know what to do with the earning you made online? Buy stuff you like! I does not make a lot from the Internet most probably because I am still a newbie to this make money online field.
I want to talk about my experience on buying stuff online. I had not try any online shopping before. I only bought my domain and hosting last time.Last time, I always wanted to try buying things online, but I scared of fraud and the item will not successful sent to my place. If I choose to send by big courier company like FedEx, UPS and DHL, it will cost me a lot. But then with free delivery, I scared of it will be stolen or whatever things that is bad.
But after this, I am not scared anymore. For the fun, I just bought a cheap $3.99 Silicon Case for my PSP. It’s really very cheap, I just want to try buying things online. I paid with PayPal, where my earnings save at and I don’t own a credit card, maybe in the future, I’ll get myself a prepaid credit card for online shopping. I chose the free delivery and it took like about 10 days to arrive here.
When I came home from school today, I saw the package in front of the door. Stupid postman, what if it’s something fragile? He just threw the thing on the floor and walkaway. Luckily it’s just a silicon case or else the Pos Malaysia sure received complain.
I am happy, it’s here and I wear the silicon case onto my PSP and it looks great right now.
Free Pownce Invitation Giveaway
Yes! I am giving out Pownce Invitation for free. Of course it is free, I won’t be like those idiots selling Pownce invitation at eBay. They are crazy, I am not. Hehe. I have been giving out the invitation for sometimes and now I still left some invitation for grabs. So hurry up before it ends up.
Pownce is still on invitation based. So, you need an invitation from other Pownce user like me in order to join Pownce.
It’s FREE!
You don’t really need to do anything. I just hope you can mention about this Free Pownce Invitation Giveaway in your blog or to your friend. =) Drop me a comment below with your email address then I’ll send you the invitation right away.
But wait, don’t know what is Pownce? Read here. It’s a new social networking site that is simple, fun yet addictive.
I Pownce, Do You?
Er, for real, I don’t really Pownce a lot. In fact, I Twitter more than Powncing. Pownce have been in the Internet for a few month since Kevin launches the service. Until now it’s still in Beta service, means that Pownce is still in invitation based.
Pownce is a great way to send stuff to people you know. Add friends, then send them big files, invite them to upcoming events, share great links, and whip off a note to anyone, everyone, or just a few people.
Last time, I was mistaken that Pownce is the new Twitter. Actually it’s not. Although the client for both service look alike on the Mac - Twitteroo and Pownce for Windows/Mac, it doesn’t mean that they are the same. However, they also share some same feature.
Pownce’s client on the Windows and Mac.
Aside from the client/software, Pownce and Twitter allow you to share your current status, etc. What are you doing?. Or when you update your blog, you can post it there and other Pownce user that is your friend will notice it. Twitter is a more simple service, or known as microblogging but Pownce is not. Pownce is more on the social networking side. Twitter offers RSS and Widget to be placed on site showing your latest updates and text message feature which allow you to send Twits from your phone or received your friend’s update. All these doesn’t appear on Pownce.
What is so special about Pownce is you can share files, photos and links beside just updating your status. That’s what you can’t do on Twitter. Besides that, you have a profile page in Pownce, which similar to other Social Networking site, it shows your photo, friends, basic info and updates. That’s why I said that it’s more likely a new social networking site which is very simple and fun to use.
So do you want to be invite to join Pownce? Stay tune, I have plenty of invitation to be given out. But Pownce can make money? I am still figuring it out. Hehe.
Updates : Pownce do offer RSS updates.
3 New iPod Prices in Malaysia
Well, because I am staying in the Malaysian and a Malaysian proud to be. So I am sharing this info with you guys.
Before showing the iPod prices in Malaysia. Here is the iPod prices in the U.S.
- iPod shuffle : $79
- iPod nano: $149(4GB), $199(8GB)
- iPod classic : $249(80GB), $349(160GB)
- iPod touch : $299(8GB), $399(16GB)
iPod prices in Malaysia :
iPod classic SRP (Silver and black)
- 80GB: RM1,099 ($312)
- 160GB: RM1,499 ($427)
iPod nano SRP (Silver, blue, green, black)
- 8GB: RM829 ($235)
- 4GB: RM619 (silver only) ($176)
iPod shuffle SRP (Silver, blue, green, purple)
- 1GB: RM349 ($99)
Where’s iPod touch?
Still no news about it yet. I emailed Apple Centre in Penang and they said they are still waiting for reply from Apple Malaysia. Well, I guess it will be around RM1300-RM1700
After doing some currency conversion, the price here is still more expensive than in the U.S. That sucks man. But anyway, my future iPod touch will be from Singapore, if I am not mistaken, it will be few bucks cheaper than in Malaysia. Since I’m going to Singapore next month to visit my brother, might as well getting myself and iPod touch.
BUT WAIT! I want an iPod, how do I get it? Ok, I have already mentioned it before, through some little online business and allowance saving. Wish me luck and I hope you get your iPod touch soon.
