Belkin has been famous in the router and modem for quite some time already and recently they have release a new lineup for their router, bring ing the new 802.11n to home and a redesigned of their modem.

With the new line up, they promote the idea of “Surf, Share and Play” at the same time, running on a simultaneous dual-band wireless N and the Play Max Routers deliver the best speed and performance for streaming HD Videos.

It also features Easy Start and Self-Healing which is for those who are not tech-conscious to go online and keep them surfing. So it’s good for your grandma or grandpa too. Another feature is there’s app built into the router like Print Genie, Music Movier and Daily DJ which utilized the USB ports and your external hard drive.

For torrent freak, there’s Torrent Genie which keep your file torrenting even if your computer is not switch on, it will just download into your external HDD which connected into the router.

These routers will be available starting mid July 2010. Pricing will be announced soon.

Check out full press release after the break.

IMO, routers are very important for home. Do not just get something cheap and can be used for yourself, get something good. I am running on wireless G and N network at the same time and soon will convert everything into N.

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I went to look for torch light in hardware store few weeks ago before I went to in the National Service camp. At first, I was thinking to look for those military style Chinese made LED torch, they look very cool, but somehow I couldn’t find it and I didn’t want torch which doesn’t uses LED. LED is brighter and save energy.

I found this for RM10 (3USD), pretty cheap, bright and best part of all it doesn’t need battery. There’s built in rechargeable battery and I only need to plug it into normal power socket to recharge it.

So far, I have been using it for quite some times already and I didn’t even recharge it, means the battery life is quite lasting.

For all the time when Apple reintroduce the white plastic MacBook, I never put that in mind, I wouldn’t introduce friends to get a MacBook. But now with their latest revision, they’ve upgraded the processor and the GPU (Graphic Processing Unit) and promises a 10-hour battery life, it’s a good buy obviously for only US$999 (US$950 after education store discount).

It’s not very expensive and what I love the most is still the 10-hour battery. I am using a 2008 White MacBook and the battery life I got is like 4 hours only. It’s already better than my netbook and if it could be longer, it will be so damn awesome for me! Though, my next buy will of course go to the pro. =)

Yesterday, I went to the mall to shop for RAM. My MacBook originally comes with x2 1GB RAM in total of 2GB. Now I am running more stuff inside like VMWare and multitask a lot so I need the RAM to go to the max. Wonder why Apple don’t want to put in 1 2GB instead of 2 1GB. I have to extract the 2 1GB and throw it aside not using it and get 2 2GB RAM.

There’s some problem occur yesterday when buying RAM. MacBook couldn’t turn on after installing 2 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM and only 667 MHz works.

The person who help me insert the RAM was kinda un-tech conscious (n00b?) because he didn’t know where’s the RAM slot is. Maybe he works too much with PC and not the Mac. Took him sometimes to figure it out and insert the thing. Luckily I didn’t buy the RAM and insert it myself, else I would have to go back to change to 667 MHz again. A piece of 2GB RAM cost me RM180 (~56USD), not so cheap though.

After upgrading, the system is obviously faster, especially on the start-up and when running dual OS via VMWare. =)

Rumors have been circulating around the Internet, blogs, twitter this few weeks about the tablet that will be announcing my Apple. Every year, at this time of the year, Apple will have an Apple event, announcing their latest stuff. Mostly, this time will be more on software and a little on hardware, probably not iPhone or iPod.

So, Apple maybe talking about

• the iPhone’s carrier.
• the iPhone OS 4.0.
• Apple Tablet! (named iPad? iSlate?)

In addition, I hope they will update the line of MacBooks with new processor. Very excited about it. The live coverage will be cover by a few tech blog tomorrow at 1am Malaysian Time (28th January 2010) or 10am Pacific Time (27th January 2010).

Sites that I follow: Macrumors, Gizmodo, Engadget.

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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.