Today I want to introduce you guys a new messaging app that I have been using lately which is quite addictive and fun. It’s like WhatsApp on the mobile but instead of sending text, it sends voice.

TalkBox is a voice messaging application for the iOS and Android device and it sends voice message. It has bubbled messaging system and works like a walkie-talkie because of it’s “Push to Talk” feature. Besides only sending voice message, you can also send photos too, at the same time sharing your location. The app finds your contact through Facebook account, you can also add other TalkBox user with your TalkBox user name too.

Another great feature of it is the group chat which allow you to send your voice message to several friends.

Android app just released few days ago and now iOS can now talk with Android. It’s fast and easy to use and truly recommend this app.

Visit the site for more info.

Hello people, I just bought a new motherboard and that is the Asus P5G41C-M LX for Socket 775 with Intel latest G41 chipset. Previously I was using the Gigabyte G31 chipset motherboard but on a lovely day, one of the RAM slot went dead. I thought I was still doing OK with 2GB ram on a slot, but BSOD keep appearing in front of me and I’ve decided to quickly dismantle the PC and go get a motherboard ASAP.

The motherboard cost RM180 (57US$) and is currently one of the most valuable and good G41 chipset motherboard for Socket 775 processor.

The motherboard is a micro ATX board so it fits almost any chassis well. I have a huge chassis for it though.

The good thing about this motherboard that it support DDR3 RAM. However you can’t mix DDR3 with DDR2 and with DDR3 you can have RAM up to 8GB or 16GB. If you are heavy gamer, this might not be a good one to you as there is no SLI or CrossFire support. You still can use a super high-end graphic card with it.

I use this motherboard with Intel Core2Duo E8500 3.16Ghz processor, 3 SATA HDD (1TB, 250GB, 500GB), very old 6800GT 256MB Graphic Card, 400W PSU and 2x 2GB DDR2 800 RAM.

After searching around for so long for a external battery pack, finally I found Chinese made MiLi at Switch World Expo that held at Gurney Plaza lately. I wanted an external battery pack to charge my phones, the Nexus One and Nokia N95 8GB when they run out of battery. I feel that having an external battery pack is better than swapping battery because swapping battery need to power it off and on again, very troublesome.

But with an external battery pack, it’s different. Just plug it into the phone it will charged like from the power at home.

It’s actually a rechargeable battery which can be charged then output with a USB and then connect it to any of your gadget device. You can charge your iPhone or whatever thing with the USB. It’s very easy to use too. There’s two color, black and white and I picked up the blacked one.

Opening up the box, there’s the little battery pack, it’s very small and very light, come with a pouch, USB cable and a few connectors for your phone and gadget.

It’s a finger print magnet with it sleek glossy surface. A full charged of the MiLi will allow you to charged your iPhone for 2-3 times. I uses it on my Nexus One though. Very easy to use too. Pressing on the center button will indicates how much battery is left. If the blue LED is on, means there’s still power.

Just plug it into your phone, then press the center button, it will start charging your mobile phone or gadget. One thing, the charging is very fast, it’s a lot faster than the power from your computer’s USB.

Good buy and I bought this form RM129 (around US$39).

I have been using this new Google Nexus One phone for two weeks already and I am very satisfied with the new phone, love it a lot although there’s still don’t-like about the phone.

I live in Malaysia and it’s not listed in the shipping destination of four countries. There’s United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore. Luckily, I have a brother who resides in Singapore, he helped me to order and shipped to his address in Singapore, only then he bring it back to Malaysia during the Chinese New Year holiday two weeks ago.

The shipping from USA to Singapore was pretty fast, it took DHL 4 days and hand delivered on a Sunday.

The package comes with the phone and another order of the Europe-Asia AC Adapter, it’s actually useless because the two-pin works here too!

Inside the phone box, there’s the phone, a pouch, earpiece, USB cable and 2-pin adapter.

I like the earpiece because the microphone is tiny, although not as tiny as the iPhone’s but still it camouflaged into the media key and not many will notice it’s actually an earpiece with mic for the Nexus One. People will think that I am either talking to air, or just listening to MP3.

I was on Symbian, familiar with iPhone OS and it’s my first time using Android 2.1. Very unfamiliar with the UI and not very friendly at first, the keyboard was not as sensitive as the iPhone but I am getting used to the OS already. Although Android apps are not as many as the iPhone apps, but I believe it will grow, perhaps is because that it’s still new.

Another thing I dislike is the capacitive touch screen doesn’t feel good as the glassy one on the iPhone, and last dislike thing is the 4 touch sensitive button below the screen are annoying, because I always touch on it accidentally.

Afterall, I like my phone, I am satisfied with it. I can’t dislike the battery life because all smart phone’s battery life is like that.

If you want this phone, you need a data plan because it syncs a lot.

Here’s mine LIKES and DISLIKES.

Likes:

• Larger than iPhone’s screen.
• Capacitive multi-touch screen.
• Thin and lightweight.
• Solid built.
• 5MP Camera.
• Android open-sourced platform.
• Google Account and Facebook sync.
• Cheaper than iPhone.
• Unique because less people own it here at my place.
• Pouch with Android cute logo.
• Earpiece.

Dislikes:

• Less apps.
• Can’t buy paid apps here in Malaysia.
• Screen not as sensitive as iPhone.
• Battery life.
• Speaker phone not so nice.
• Facebook Application for Android. SUPER LOUSY.
• 4 touch sensitive buttons below the screen.

I think that’s all. =)

I just bought a new wireless desktop set for my PC. Previously I was using the Logitech S510 but I then I am using it for my HTPC in my room so I need another set of keyboard and mouse for my main PC. I already have a wired Microsoft laser mouse already and I only need a wireless keyboard but then there’s not much only-keyboard set, it’s more likely a combo of keyboard and mouse.

Until now, I only favor the Logitech desktop set. I know Microsoft do have their wireless desktop set, I bought a set before and I don’t like the performance, lag and lack of media and shortcut key.

I am a budget user so I found this Logitech Pro 2400 Cordless Desktop for RM185. I only need the keyboard though and I’ll keep the mouse for emergency use.

Comparison of S510′s receiver and the Pro 2400′s receiver.

Keyboard is a little bit huge, I still prefer the size like the Apple Aluminium Keyboard. It runs via 2.4ghz wireless interface and it’s better than RF and can transmit further. The receiver is very tiny too, it’s like a thumb drive.

Lack Next and Previous button, I programmed the Next and Back Internet key for it.

So many shortcut keys, I only use the media key, and sleep button.

It has media key that I wanted, I use it to control my iTunes and volume control mostly.

One thing is that the mouse look the same like the mouse came with the Logitech S510, only that this runs on 2.4ghz and in full black color. I keep it aside though.

Comparison of S510, Pro 2400 and Microsoft Wireless Desktop 700.

Typing on the keyboard feels good, they key very soft but not very quiet. IMO, Apple Aluminum Keyboard still have the best typing experience for me. This is a recommended buy but I still want to complain that they keyboard is a little bit big.

After experiencing with the Samsung DVD 1080PK player for a few weeks, I am liking the player because to me, I uses a Samsung LCD TV and with its remote, I can control my TV and player at the same time. So, there’s no need to use 2 remote control for 2 devices.

All latest Samsung DVD player’s remote controls are capable of doing so. So if you have a Samsung TV, it’s good to get a Samsung DVD player too.

Don’t classified me as a Samsung fanboy, it’s just a coincidence that I am using a Samsung LCD TV and I got to review the Samsung DVD player. Of course, I love my TV and the player too.