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		<title>Unboxing iPad2 and Portenzo Leather Case</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Hey dad, I know you have 2 iPads&#8230; if you aren&#8217;t using one of them, can you borrow me for few months?&#8221; &#8220;You need it?&#8221; &#8220;Yes Pa, I often need to check mail on-the-go, especially during critical period of setting up ZenQ Desserts.&#8221; &#8220;What color do you want?&#8221; &#8220;I want black, all my gadgets are [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6013" title="ipad unbox 1" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-1.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p>&#8220;Hey dad, I know you have 2 iPads&#8230; if you aren&#8217;t using one of them, can you borrow me for few months?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;You need it?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Yes Pa, I often need to check mail on-the-go, especially during critical period of setting up <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ZenQ.Lintas">ZenQ Desserts</a>.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;What color do you want?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;I want black, all my gadgets are black&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;How many GB?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Eh? both of yours is 16gb, no meh? why ask me?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Answer la&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;32GB is enough&#8221;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6014" title="ipad unbox 2" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-2.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p>2 hours later.</p>
<p>&#8220;Come to my office. Your iPad2 is ready&#8221;</p>
<p>(Went to dad&#8217;s office)</p>
<p>Dad hands over a brand new iPad2.</p>
<p>&#8220;Walau, you buy new one for me ah!?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Yes. I bought 64gb. If you need this gadget for business purpose &#8211; I don&#8217;t mind buying it for you&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;WAH!! within 2 hours?! You buy already!?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;How difficult to buy a gadget? I got &#8220;kaki&#8221; one mah, son&#8221;</p>
<p>WOOOHOOOOOO!!</p>
<p>Now I am proud owner of Apple iPad2, hehehe.</p>
<p>Immediately, I went online to search for iPad2 casing.</p>
<p>I had a casing in mind called &#8220;DODOcase&#8221;. I witness this company took off in a lean startup competition, and build huge customer base since then. I&#8217;ve been eyeing on their products for quite some time now.</p>
<p>DODOcase is also one of the top-notch product in iPad casings.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6015" title="ipad unbox pontenzo 3" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-pontenzo-3.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p>But, I decided to purchase leather casing from <a href="http://shop.portenzo.com/">Portenzo</a> instead of DODOcase &#8211; they are direct competitors, and both have excellent reviews. The only thing that sets them apart is the <strong>packaging</strong>. Heh.</p>
<p>Below are the unbox photos for Portenzo iPad2 case. Heard plenty of excellent reviews online.</p>
<p>On one unrelated note, if you&#8217;re Malaysian who uses Facebook or Twitter, here&#8217;s a short cut way to <a href="http://ahbing.says.com/recommendations/saysweeklygiveaway">win MacBook Air</a>.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6016" title="ipad unbox pontenzo 4" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-pontenzo-4.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p>Portenzo leather casing is handmade in USA and takes est. 2 weeks of shipment time.</p>
<p>I hesitated for&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; 3 minutes before pressing the &#8220;BUY NOW&#8221; button.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6017" title="ipad unbox pontenzo 5" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-pontenzo-5.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6018" title="ipad unbox pontenzo 6" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-pontenzo-6.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6019" title="ipad unbox pontenzo 7" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-pontenzo-7.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6021" title="ipad unbox pontenzo size 9" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-pontenzo-size-9.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p>You know what?</p>
<p>I did not unbox my iPad2 until my Portenzo arrives.</p>
<p>Do not attempt this if you do not have strong will power. It&#8217;ll crush you &#8211; spiritually and mentally.</p>
<p>&#8220;To open.. or wait&#8230; to open.. or wait&#8230; to open&#8230; grrr..&#8221;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6020" title="ipad unbox pontenzo size 8" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ipad-unbox-pontenzo-size-8.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>
<p>It looks exactly like a leather note book. I didn&#8217;t have any worries leaving this case in car, or bringing it around, or simply leave it on table, because most of the people will think that this is a normal leather book.</p>
<p>After publishing this post, I cannot do this any more ^^;</p>
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		<title>New and Sexy Accessory For My Camera Panasonic LUMIX LX3</title>
		<link>http://www.ahbing.com/ricoh-lens-lc-1-review-lx3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ahbing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been a Lumix LX3 user for many moons now. So far, I am happy with the result and photos. Probably 90% of the photos taken in this blog were taken by this handy camera since October 2009. Here&#8217;s a review of LUMIX LX3 and sample photos. Today, I want to add some accesories to [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>I&#8217;ve been a Lumix LX3 user for many moons now. So far, I am happy with the result and photos. Probably 90% of the photos taken in this blog were taken by this handy camera since October 2009.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a review of <a href="http://www.ahbing.com/panasonic-lumix-lx3-review-and-sample-photos/">LUMIX LX3 and sample photos</a>.</p>
<p>Today, I want to add some accesories to this camera. Hell yeahhh <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  New toys, I like!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4354" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-1-copy.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /><br />
You see, the <strong>lens cap</strong> that comes with the original bundle is very mafan. Every time I need to take photo, I have to remove the lens cap and the cap will swing ah&#8230; swing ah.. swing ah&#8230;. and people always get hypnotized (like in the movies).</p>
<p>I say, &#8220;Come, smile for me please&#8221;&#8230; they really smile. The swing lens works.</p>
<p>My hypnotization skill has improved drastically. However, it&#8217;s too mafan to remove it.. and put back.. and remove.. and put back. You get what I mean lah.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4345" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap 2 front back" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-2-front-back.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /><br />
So I online and search for solution&#8212;seems like I am not only LX3 user who has this problem. And there&#8217;s a simple solution to this matter. Buy a retractable lens cap!</p>
<p>This lens cap is not made specially for LX3, but it fits the size perfectly. Hohohoho.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4346" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap 3" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-3.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /><br />
Now my LX3 is like a camera on steroid. Looks like Transformer more than a camera. Hahaha.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4347" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap 4" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-4.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /><br />
I have to give my camera a name liao.. the action of lens pushes out the lens cap is like little Alien popping out from human stomach&#8212;I want to name my camera like that. Is there a vocabulary that suits?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4348" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap 5" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-5.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /><br />
Lens popping out in slow motion. You follow the numbers 1,2,3,4. Then reverse 4,3,2,1&#8230; then 1,2,3,4, then 4,3,2,1&#8230; and repeat.</p>
<p>Can you feel it? can you? can you?</p>
<p>Ohhhhh yeah, that&#8217;s sexy right.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4349" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap 6" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-6.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" />This is how my camera looks like after <strong>zooming all out</strong>. The lens cap is half way closed, looks can be deceiving. If you see my camera pointing at you like that, you better run, cause I am trying to take photos of your acne.</p>
<p>According to LX3 community, this lens cap will leave a vignette spot if you try to zoom the lens (the further you zoom, the more lens retracts). Which means, the photo is &#8220;blocked&#8221; by 3 pieces of the lens cap, like illustrated above, leaving 3 dark corners.</p>
<p>I was expecting to soft-mod the lens cap to solve the problem. Seems like everything is working fine so far, wooooo! <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4350" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap 7" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-7.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /><br />
<strong> Here&#8217;s an example</strong>: A photo sample taken outside my room. No zoom.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4351" title="Ricoh LC1 lens cap 8" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Ricoh-LC1-lens-cap-8.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /><br />
<strong> Example</strong>: Fully zoomed, with not vignettes on corners. Which surprises me, wohooo! this is excellent.</p>
<p>You can find this Ricoh LC-1 lens at <a href="http://www.yamiya.com">Yamiya.com</a> and <a href="http://www.shashinki.com">Shashinki.com</a>. I bought mine at Yamiya.com because they can send next business day. Which arrives my door 36 hours later.</p>
<p>Uhm, I do not know how to end this post&#8230;. so&#8230; that&#8217;s it. Buhbye. haha.</p>
<p><strong>On a side note</strong>: I am going Taiwan next month and I will bring this camera with me, without any doubt! Going to take photos with many many many many many many 台妹.</p>
<p>我愛台妹 台妹愛我, sha lalalalaaa~ /sing</p>
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		<title>Ahbing Haz New Gadget: Blackberry® Bold 9700 2 Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ahbing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am officially a proud Blackberry® Bold 9700 user Bought a Blackberry 9700 under DiGi Smartplan™. Unlimited internet blablabla&#8230; wanted to get this phone since March, but couldn&#8217;t find a good reason for replacing my phone. And now, my Nokia N95 finally dies. After 30 months of constant abuse and, rare case, swimming sessions. I [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>I am officially a proud <strong>Blackberry®</strong> <strong>Bold 9700</strong> user <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3752" title="blackberry 9700 size on palm" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-size-on-palm.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>Bought a Blackberry 9700 under DiGi Smartplan™. Unlimited internet <a href="http://www.digi.com.my/internet/smartplan/blackberry_bold9700.html">blablabla</a>&#8230; wanted to get this phone since March, but couldn&#8217;t find a good reason for replacing my phone.</p>
<p>And now, my Nokia N95 finally dies. After 30 months of constant abuse and, rare case, swimming sessions. I am still surprise how it can survive for so long. Nokia phones really tahan lasak!</p>
<p>Now gimme a crab, I want to crack the shell with N95. See who wins <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="blackberry 9700 logo" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-logo.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>Anyone wanna see how my N95 looks like right now? It&#8217;s cruel and obscene, especially to Nokia hardcore fans. (hello @tallboyz)</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3753" title="blackberry 9700 qwerty keypad" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-qwerty-keypad.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>The main criterion for choosing <strong>Blackberry®</strong> <strong>Bold 9700</strong> is simple&#8212;I want buttons. So I can text while driving (yet to master that skill, still practising)</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3754" title="blackberry 9700 trackpad" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-trackpad.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>This is the second generation for <strong>Blackberry®</strong> <strong>Bold 9700</strong>, it replaces a trackball with a trackpad. I have to say, this little thing is awesome! Makes navigation so much easier. You only need to rub&#8230;</p>
<p>I love the word &#8220;rub&#8221; <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Sorry, I couldn&#8217;t find a better word to fit this description.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3756" title="blackberry 9700 camera flash" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-camera-flash.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p><strong>Blackberry® Bold 9700</strong> also comes with a 3.2mp camera. I love this camera cause it doesn&#8217;t produce the &#8220;chik-chak&#8221; sound like my old Nokia N95. This makes candid shots much simpler.</p>
<p>I wonder why no sound&#8212;I remember reading an article about the regulations on the compulsory camera sound on certain country to prevent under-skirt photos. Malaysia is included I think.</p>
<p>Without sound is much fun laaaaa of course!</p>
<p><strong>Edit</strong>: OHHHH&#8230; got CHIK-CHAK sound! but barely noticeable <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>(I took a candid shot here, after England lost to Germany at #WC2010. The fans fell asleep at Cafe &#8211; <a href="http://tweetphoto.com/29492923">http://tweetphoto.com/29492923</a>)</p>
<p>Now with this phone connecting to my Twitter, Facebook 24/7.. I am more active on Tweetphoto. Follow me at Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ahbing">@ahbing</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3757" title="blackberry 9700 back" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-back.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>And one of the features that differenciate <strong>Blackberry® Bold 9700</strong> from other Blackberries is the sexy leather.</p>
<p>Barely noticeable in many occasions, but it does make a difference. I like this feature cause it makes <strong>Blackberry® Curve</strong> (lower spec) look like a toy <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3759" title="blackberry 9700 top" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-top.png" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>On top of <strong>Blackberry® Bold 9700</strong>, there are two buttons.</p>
<p><strong>Left:</strong> Keylock&#8212;you only need to press once to lock and unlock your phone. I am going to show you more <em>geng-chau</em> function later on.</p>
<p><strong>Right:</strong> Mute&#8212;this requires no explanation. If your dad calls, you press this button and it&#8217;ll shut up your dad. There&#8217;s a function which it will send automatic message to your dad</p>
<p>(e.g. Don&#8217;t kacau me first, I call you back later!)</p>
<p>Nah, just kidding <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3760" title="blackberry 9700 left" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-left.png" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>On the left side of the phone&#8212;A headphone jack for music, movie or hands-free. In Malaysia, you don&#8217;t need hands-free.</p>
<p>Traffic police is happier that way, you make whole Malaysia complete.</p>
<p>The right photo is a fast-access button to any application you want. In this case, I set the button to <strong>Blackberry Messenger</strong>. You can set this button as camera, email, activate bluetooth, music player&#8212;almost any function.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3761" title="blackberry 9700 right" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-right.png" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>On the right side of the phone&#8212;Another fast-access button, similar to left one. And a volume controller for incoming calls.</p>
<p>What I like about these buttons are, all of them can be assigned to different tasks. Memang syok.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3763" title="blackberry 9700 holster compare" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-holster-compare.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p><strong>Blackberry® Bold 9700</strong> comes bundle with a leather case (holster) too. This case&#8230;. don&#8217;t play play. Got hidden mechanism wan.</p>
<p>After one week of using this phone, I only realised that this holster has a magnet inside. You put the phone inside, it&#8217;ll <em>automatically</em> lock keypad.</p>
<p>You can also set the phone to vibrate only when it&#8217;s in holster, or automatically pick up phone when you pull the phone out.</p>
<p>So many awesome setting to play with @.@</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3765" title="blackberry 9700 speaker holster" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-speaker-holster.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>The holster also designed to expose the speakers so the alarm goes off loud and clear every morning. Get your ass up!</p>
<p>Oh by the way, my current ringtone is Justin Bieber&#8212;I will immediately pick up incoming calls to avoid <em>her</em> singing any longer.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3766" title="blackberry 9700 charge holster" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-charge-holster.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>The charger port also conveniently exposed! These people are genius.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3762" title="blackberry 9700 bottom sides" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/blackberry-9700-bottom-sides.png" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>The bottom of the phone is&#8230; two metal thingie&#8230; which I have no idea what&#8217;s it for.</p>
<p>Anyone can tell me what&#8217;s it for ah? I push, rub, touch, scratch&#8212;nothing happened. It looks awesome nonetheless.</p>
<p>I am a big fanboy for <strong>Blackberry® Bold 9700</strong> now hehehehe.</p>
<p>My BB Pin is&#8230; nah, not going to let you know.</p>
<p><strong>ONLY GIRLS ALLOWED</strong> <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Gadget Review: Dell Inspiron 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is my new laptop, a 13&#8243; laptop. Mainly for working on my personal projects during my prolonged travel period. This is not a gaming machine so I did not go for higher spec.. and this only costs RM1,399 (RM300 cash debate rebate during promotion) Initially I wanted a black color cover because all my [...]<p></p>
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<p>This is my new laptop, a 13&#8243; laptop. Mainly for working on my personal projects during my prolonged travel period. This is not a gaming machine so I did not go for higher spec.. and this only costs RM1,399 (RM300 cash <del datetime="2010-04-20T04:41:56+00:00">debate</del> rebate during promotion)</p>
<p>Initially I wanted a black color cover because all my gadgets are black. Changing the cover to maroon red or pearl white will cost additional RM89.00. Customer service called up and say black out of stock, and I am given choose of red or white for free <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2891" title="dell inspiron 13 laptop" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-laptop.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>This laptop is light and compact. As you can probably see, The laptop has full sized keyboard, which is one of the reason I am attracted with. Minimal body size with full size keyboard, I like.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2892" title="dell inspiron 13 keyboard" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-keyboard.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>The keyboard feels great. Unlike older keyboards, you only need to press lightly on this keyboard, without losing the feeling of &#8220;Did I press that button&#8221; kind of feeling.</p>
<p>You press the button half millimeter, it will automatically sink all the way in.</p>
<p>Feels like Apple&#8217;s product <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2893" title="dell inspiron 13 touchpad" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-mousepad.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>The touchpad has a rough and matte surface. Older touchpads will accumulate dusts on the side after a period of time, but this touchpad surface is much easier to clean, and chances are you won&#8217;t leave dirty marks or finger marks.</p>
<p>My finger doesn&#8217;t feel warm after a prolonged period of touching and rubbing <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2894" title="dell inspiron 13 webcam" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-webcame.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>Like most of the laptop these days, it comes with a built-in webcam. This webcam comes with software bundle, where you can make a cat talk like a human. Hehe.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2896" title="dell inspiron 13 spec" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-spec.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="211" /></p>
<p>This laptop runs with Windows 7 operating system. Thank god! I rather spend the money on beer if this laptop runs with Vista. Never had any good experience with Vista.</p>
<p>I upgraded the graphic card with additional RM133 , give or take &#8211; can&#8217;t remember the exact price. ATI HD4330 is only enough to play World of Warcraft under low settings but rest assured, no games are installed in this machine.</p>
<p>Installed Starcraft under influence of 颓废 friend, removed it under 24 hours. Phew.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2897" title="dell inspiron 13 card reader" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-card-reader.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="197" /></p>
<p>On the left side, there is a built-in SD card reader and HDMI port.</p>
<p><strong>Did you know? </strong>HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data — such as HD DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, video game consoles such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2898" title="dell inspiron 13 ports" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-ports.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="218" /></p>
<p>On the right side, you have all the ports you need. Microphone line in, headphone, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_1394">IEEE 1394</a>, 2 USB, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esata#External_SATA">eSATA</a>, and and LAN port.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2905" title="dell inspiron 13 ventilation 2" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-ventilation-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="170" /><br />
The ventilation grill is on the left side. This laptop does not have overheating problem so far. According to customers review, they are satisfied with the overall cooling. The worst heat I had was merely warm, compare to my old laptop, it&#8217;s totally different league.</p>
<p>My old laptop can produce enough heat to cook omelet on it.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2900" title="dell inspiron 13 size" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-size.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a comparison on how small this laptop is. I do not feel &#8220;squeezed&#8221; with both my hands on it. Feels just right <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2901" title="dell inspiron 13 thickness" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-thickness.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="254" /></p>
<p>Dell Inspiron 13 is way thinner than usual laptop is because&#8230; it doesn&#8217;t have CD-ROM. I need to use external CD-ROM to overcome the problem. But that&#8217;s okay because this laptop is mainly for online purposes.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2902" title="dell inspiron 13 adapter" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-adapter.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>The charger port with lights when you turn on. Neatt&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2903" title="dell inspiron 13 adapter 2" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dell-inspiron-13-adapter-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="246" /></p>
<p>Small size adapter for portability, it&#8217;s very light.</p>
<p>The last time I checked on this product (this morning while writing this review), seems like Dell.com has discontinued this product. The closest one you can find is 13z, which is RM1,000 more expensive.</p>
<p>Overall, I am very satisfied with this laptop. I give it a 9.5/10 given the price I paid. Oh did I tell you I bought this laptop with my online earnings? Satisfaction gao gao <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<h3>What I do not like about this laptop:</h3>
<ul>
<li> Gloss cover and screen &#8211; attract dusts and leaves fingermarks easily</li>
<li>No CD-rom</li>
<li>Only 2 USB ports</li>
</ul>
<h3>Things you should know:</h3>
<ul>
<li> Also known as <strong>Dell Inspiron 1320</strong></li>
<li>The Inspiron 13 is only available in Singapore and Malaysia</li>
<li>Recently discontinued</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Are you satisfied with your computer performance? Tell me </strong> <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Panasonic LUMIX LX3 Review and Sample Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUMIX LX3 is the main *official* camera for Ahbing.com! Yay! This is an amazing camera. Its a compact camera that shoots as well as a mid-range DSLR. Best of all, it costs half of what a bottom-end DSLR costs. I bought Panasonic LUMIX LX3 not long ago, and already received messages from friends. Two main [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p class="alert"><strong>LUMIX LX3 is the main *official* camera for Ahbing.com! Yay!</strong></p>
<p>This is an amazing camera. Its a compact camera that shoots as well as a mid-range DSLR. Best of all, it costs half of what a bottom-end DSLR costs.</p>
<p>I bought Panasonic LUMIX LX3 not long ago, and already received messages from friends.</p>
<p>Two main types of messages from them</p>
<p>1) Congratulation! I am jealous!<br />
2) How was the camera?</p>
<p>I promised them to write a review, so here is it.</p>
<p>Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model.</p>
<p>By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.</p>
<h3>How the camera looks like</h3>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5800/resizedimg1936.jpg" alt="" /><br />
The size of LX3 is smaller than what I had in mind. I can easily cover the whole camera with my palm.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2138/resizedimg1937.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I can switch the aspect of the camera immediately with three easy switches. These aspects determine the &#8220;square size&#8221; of your camera. If you want to have wide-screen effect, choose 16:9. Pretty much like a television.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2996/resizedimg1938.jpg" alt="" /><em>I did not clean the camera properly after came back from experimenting at city ^^;</em></p>
<p>Auto Focus &#8211; Macro Mode &#8211; Manual Focus. These switches are mostly not available in compact cameras. Sometimes I forgot to switch back to AF after taking food macro shots ^^&#8221; so is a habit I need to change.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4447/resizedimg1939.jpg" alt="" /><br />
The round switch on the left is the manual switches. Notice there is no &#8220;Automatic&#8221; shot.</p>
<p>Start from SCN (clock wise) &#8211; SCENE &#8211; intelligentAperture &#8211; Program &#8211; Aperture Priority &#8211; Shutter Speed Priority &#8211; Manual &#8211; Custom 1 &#8211; Custome 2 &#8211; Video</p>
<p>W and T button is zoom function. This camera only comes with 2x zoom but I am satisfied with current zoom.</p>
<p>Focus &#8211; ah haaa I love this function. I can set the focus point manually.. usually only dSLR has such functions.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5792/resizedimg1940.jpg" alt="" /><br />
And more more more more buttons which I am too lazy to explain ^^&#8221;</p>
<p>This is definitely not a camera for new comers. But once mastered, this is a <strong>really really really really</strong> powerful compact camera. Especially in low light conditions.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8568/resizedimg1942.jpg" alt="" /><br />
I bought a new memory card specially for this camera. I take high resolution shots to give myself more room to edit photos in Photoshop. Normally one photo is around 3mb. If I shoot in RAW mode, one photo is around 11mb.</p>
<p>The battery life sucks. I need to get a spare one.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3060/resizedimg1943.jpg" alt="" /><br />
The lens will become <strong>long long </strong>when you turn it on. <del datetime="2009-10-13T00:09:12+00:00">Many girls love this motion. I turn on my camera, they also turn on themselves. Haiyaya. I don&#8217;t know why la.. but some how that boost my ego a bit. </del></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4131/resizedimg1944.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>This spot right here very geng one.. can put external flash or viewfinder.</p>
<p>Eh? external flash? this means LX3 does not have flash? No no no.. this is not what I mean. This camera has its own build in flash.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/4746/resizedimg1945.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Jeng jeng jeng&#8230; build in flash! You push a button, and the flash will pop up with a *click* sound. Haha its addictive to play with the click sound.</p>
<h3>LUMIX LX3 sample screen shots</h3>
<p>These shots were taken without going through manual book. There is much room for improvement <em>(I hope)</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3839/indoor.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Chris holding my <a href="http://www.ahbing.com/index.php/rummy-during-the-weekend/">Fantasy Chicken Wing™</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6344/lowlight.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Low light condition &#8211; without flash.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6741/macro.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Macro shots.. focused on the edge.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1517/nightscene.jpg" alt="" /><br />
10 second expose &#8211; outside my room.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/726/daylightx.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<a href="http://www.brisbanestudentguide.com/the-purple-trees-around-brisbane/">Jacaranda trees</a> during daylight mode. Photos taken for my <a href="http://www.brisbanestudentguide.com">Brisbane Student Guide</a> website.</p>
<h3>Tutorial Websites</h3>
<p class="note">Step by step video guides &#8211; <a href="http://www.lbguides.com">http://www.lbguides.com</a><br />
Lowyat Forum &#8211; <a href="http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1154419&amp;st=">http://forum.lowyat.net</a><br />
Sample LX3 photos &#8211; <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=lx3">http://www.flickr.com</a><br />
Famous blogger using this camera &#8211; <a href="http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/1624/LUMIX+LX3.html">http://www.dannychoo.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CCLBSA/?tag=danivent-20"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2564" title="Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/31rqgKSugoL._SS400_.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="400" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Panasonic DMC-LX3 10.1MP Digital Camera with 24mm Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CCLBSA/?tag=danivent-20"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2560" title="More Info" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/more-info-red-button.jpg" alt="" width="194" height="58" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>This is an amazing camera.</strong></p>
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		<title>My Encounter With LUMIX LX3</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ahbing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I always wanted to change my old camera. My camera, Canon IXUS 850 IS, has served me well all these years. Been to many parties, and got many phone contacts of chicks friends, and many many many many photos for ahbing blog and fuizaibing blog (old blog). The photos taken by this camera has probably [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><span class="drop_cap">I</span> always wanted to change my old camera.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2167" title="resized_canon-ixus850IS" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/resized_canon-ixus850IS.jpg" alt="resized_canon-ixus850IS" width="200" height="160" />My camera, Canon IXUS 850 IS, has served me well all these years. Been to many parties, and got many phone contacts of <del datetime="2009-10-04T14:16:51+00:00">chicks</del> friends, and many many many many photos for <a href="http://www.ahbing.com">ahbing</a> blog and <a href="http://fuizaibing.blogspot.com">fuizaibing</a> blog (old blog). The photos taken by this camera has probably showed more than 100,000 times to readers.</p>
<p>I started to became fussy about the quality of the photos. I compare to newer cameras. Therefor, I decided to get a new camera. Looked around for camera reviews, <strong>Panasonic LUMIX LX3</strong> is always <em>the recommended one</em>. I am happy with current camera, but&#8230; I just feel like spending money. And that is my reason to change camera HEHEHEHEHE.</p>
<p>After much thought (and countless brainwash by photography kaki). I decided to by this camera through online shop &#8211; <a href="http://www.topbuy.com.au/">Topbuy.com.au</a>. They offer the best price at that moment.</p>
<p>I placed my payment and I waited for the camera to arrive, everyday. One month passed, and the camera has not arrive yet. I contact the customer service and they said the order was not processed, no more stock in their inventory and they returned my money.</p>
<p><strong>What the fuck. </strong></p>
<p>But seems like friends around me are more upset ^^; They keep complaining about that online shop. I did not complain much. Probably it&#8217;s not the <em>time </em>yet.</p>
<p>I wanted that camera to take food photos for restaurant reviews at one of my website, <a href="http://www.brisbanestudentguide.com">Brisbane Student Guide</a>. But since I&#8217;ve decided to <a href="http://www.ahbing.com/index.php/i-am-not-a-student-anymore/">go back Malaysia for good</a>. &#8220;Aiya I don&#8217;t need that camera anymore la I am going back liao. No need take food photo anymore&#8221; I said to myself.</p>
<p>One month passed, a friend of mine, Ryan, wrote a blog entry about <a href="http://ryanozh.blogspot.com/2009/09/090909.html">compact cameras</a>. He ask his readers to expect the ultimate compact camera, The Leica series. Whoaaaa damn my desire to buy camera <strong>kena burn gao gao</strong>. But fairly disappointed to know that camera cost USD$1,995. Wayyy out of my budget.</p>
<p>After rounds of comparison, the most suitable camera for me is still undoubtedly Panasonic LUMIX LX3.</p>
<p>Besides that, one of my favourite blogger, Dannychoo, <a href="http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/1624/LUMIX+LX3.html">uses Panasonic LUMIX LX3 to take photos too</a>. My heart feels so itchy&#8230; <strong>fucking itchy</strong>.</p>
<p><em>*rhyme* I&#8217;ve got a feeling! That tonight I will get a new toy.. that tonight I will get a new toy.. that tonight I will get a new, new toy~ woohoooo</em></p>
<p>On the last day of September, I decided to look for second hand Panasonic LUMIX LX3 at eBay (suddenly got feel). A new listing was posted for 10 days, and the listing was up only 10 minutes. The starting bid is <strong>AUD$399</strong>, buyout price is <strong>AUD$499</strong>. The owner claimed he only took 200 images, bought from a camera house at Brisbane and it comes with original receipt and warranty.</p>
<p>The original priced I previously paid online was <strong>$647</strong>. <strong>$499</strong> for second hand, almost brand new. <strong>What the fuck?!</strong></p>
<p>I bought the item immediately <strong>-___-</strong> I swear this is my fastest decision to spend so much money online without thinking twice. I leave my contact number to the seller, and he called me 3 minutes after I paid the item.</p>
<p>&#8220;Can I get the camera from you tomorrow?&#8221; I said.</p>
<p>&#8220;Alright! Meet at city&#8221; replied the seller with heavy Aussie slang. Soon I found out he is 50 years old white collar who works in middle of Brisbane CBD.</p>
<p>We exchange numbers. Met up the next day&#8230; and guess what? I am a proud owner of <strong>Panasonic LUMIX LX3</strong> now <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>JENG JENG JENG&#8230;..</strong></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5800/resizedimg1936.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The camera looks a bit dusty&#8230; because&#8230; I used it whole afternoon, haven&#8217;t clean it yet ^^; I will review the camera soon. Join my <a href="http://twitter.com/ahbing">Twitter</a> to get updates!</p>
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		<title>I Have A New Gadget: iMac</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WOOOOO! Mac! I&#8217;ve got a Mac! And it&#8217;s in my room right now! I have a friend, called Yam. She went to US for student exchange few days ago, and she &#8220;appointed&#8221; me to take care of her computer until she returns. Prior leaving Australia, she stopped renting her accommodation and we offer her our [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>WOOOOO! Mac! I&#8217;ve got a Mac! And it&#8217;s in my room right now!</p>
<p>I have a friend, called Yam. She went to US for student exchange few days ago, and she &#8220;appointed&#8221; me to take care of her computer until she returns. Prior leaving Australia, she stopped renting her accommodation and we offer her our bigger room to stay over. Well you see, Chuan and I are a bunch of nice guys. Got girls¹ come over to stay wo.. confirm give them biggest room la. We usually call it <em>The Common Room </em>la..</p>
<p>After she left, I asked Jimmy² to reformat the Mac for me. I want to learn it from basic and customise everything. Jimmy agrees that&#8217;s the best approach and he taught me a few tips and tricks, the rest I&#8217;ll have to figure out myself. Sap sap sui la&#8230; I <em>think</em>.</p>
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<p>Unfortunately, by the time of this post being written (and the Mac has left untouched for one week). I am still using the Ultimate Tingkap³. I am unable to familiarize quick enough to do things efficiently and productively. Biggest reason of all? I could not figure out the way to logout Adium*. Sungguh paiseh. And I am still busying on customising my other website &#8211; manyholes.com (You could drop by and check out the design being altered bit by bit everyday). <strong>Update 24/08/09: Manyholes.com design is done!</strong></p>
<p>Jimmy assumes that my productivity will increase dramatically once I mastered the basic usage of Mac. Only if I mastered&#8230; hahahaha. Ah well. I still have 4 months to use it anyway. I&#8217;ll take my time. Oh by the way, <strong>can any of you recommend me must-have applications? or any advice to new Mac users?</strong> Please leave comment below.</p>
<p>At the mean time, I&#8217;ll grab some cold beer from fridge and continue working on my website.</p>
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<p>Cheers everyone. Have a good night!</p>
<hr />¹ &#8211; Yam and Xiao Yun<br />
² &#8211; The Mac guru. He converted a few friends around him into Mac-heads.<br />
³ &#8211; Window Vista Premium<br />
* &#8211; Instant messaging for Macs, MSN in windows.</p>
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		<title>Big-ass TV and Xbox, there goes my summer holiday.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ahbing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ahem. 40&#8243; big ass tv. Ahem. Xbox 360! Ahem. Summer holiday. Ahem. No time to blog. See? I don&#8217;t even bother to type that much any more! Understand? Click the link below to read main entry =) I spend more time in common room these days. Not only me, my housemate too. Hahaha. Thanks to [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-837" title="xbox1" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xbox1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p><strong><em>Ahem. </em></strong></p>
<p>40&#8243; big ass tv.</p>
<p><strong><em>Ahem.</em></strong></p>
<p>Xbox 360!</p>
<p><strong><em>Ahem.</em></strong></p>
<p>Summer holiday.</p>
<p><strong><em>Ahem.</em></strong></p>
<p>No time to blog.</p>
<p>See? I don&#8217;t even bother to type that much any more!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-838" title="xbox2" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xbox2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Understand? <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Click the link below to read main entry =)</strong></p>
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<p>I spend more time in common room these days. Not only me, my housemate too. Hahaha. Thanks to him, we finally have a TELEVISION. I damn &lt;3 this television!! I am so passionate when I hug the TV haha. I&#8217;ve only realised that I don&#8217;t own a television in Austrlia despite all these years. Probably it wasn&#8217;t so important for me afterall. And you know what? I don&#8217;t even own a radio, until one month ago, Chris borrowed me <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Oh, my bicycle does not belong to me. Friend gave recently.</p>
<p>Where do I spend most of my money? FOOD. anyway that&#8217;s a different topic, we&#8217;ll discuss about that next time <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>OHHHH, I own that guitar too!! See that black guitar in the photo? Ngek ngek ngek.. I am so proud. I can finally play better guitar than <em>Slash </em>and <em>Wilson Tsen</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-839" title="xbox3" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xbox3.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p>
<p>We changed our house feng shui because of the television set. We moved the sofa forward from where it belongs. Then, I put all my gym equips behind the sofa. <em>Whoala</em>, I have my own gym &#8216;room&#8217;!! So proud leh me. Hehehehe.</p>
<p>I got a stand fan blow my balls while I lift weights! Hahaha cool right? Where to find oh..</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-840" title="xbox4" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xbox4.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="402" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-844" title="guitar-hero-web-logo" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/guitar-hero-web-logo.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>The two photos above&#8230; look alike mah? I <em>curi-curi practice </em>those pose while no one at home&#8230; so when got chicks around, I can show off abit. I don&#8217;t usually do that when I am playing alone.. hahaha. Chee sin meh. I pose for ahbing.com readers only ok.</p>
<p>If you appreciate my effort, please donate to ahbing.com. I accept MasterCard, VisaCard, American Express, EFTPOS and hutang.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-843" title="guitar_hero" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/guitar_hero.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="571" /></p>
<p>Do you understand? I don&#8217;t.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-845" title="fable-2-5" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/fable-2-5.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="281" /></p>
<p>Another game I am currently playing&#8230; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fable_2" target="_blank">Fable 2</a>. It&#8217;s a RPG (Role Playing Game) where you able to play the game anyway you like. Aiya lazy explain la. Go wikipedia. One cool thing about this game it&#8217;s diversity game play. You can get marry and have kids, having protected or unprotected sex (got sell condom in game, 5 bucks only), gay marriage somemore. And you can buy real-estate, affect the economy of the game by corruption or donations&#8230; many many many many things else to explore.</p>
<p>Oh, gamble.. prostitution.. violent killing..</p>
<p>OHHH&#8230; your character appearance will change according to the way you play it. My character ate a lot of meat pies.. then I become so damn fat that I can&#8217;t run or fight properly, then I have to eat celery stick to slim down wtf. Cool right.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-841" title="xbox5" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xbox5.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="1488" /></p>
<p>Play until sleep. Wake up then play. Play liao then sleep. hahahhaaha. This life is ridiculous. Don&#8217;t do this at home, your parents wil be damn mad at you.</p>
<p>*Disclaimer* Nola&#8230; despite all the photos above, I spend most of my time outdoor doing sports or university. I am a Master student next year FFS! still play play meh!! I only play during afternoon when Chuan is working. Night time we change shift, he play game &#8211; I study.</p>
<p>Laugh la laugh la.</p>
<p>Ui you guys leave comment eh, don&#8217;t be stalker bah! I chop off your head o.</p>
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		<title>I have a new hookah, baby.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am so happy. Finally get my new hookah. I went all the way to Zone 5 (30 minutes drive on highway) only to get this little thing. We were lost on our way because the information given was incorrect. I blog about that here. This is my new Hookah. According to Wikipedia, a Hookah [...]<p></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>I am so happy. Finally get my new hookah. I went all the way to Zone 5 (30 minutes drive on highway) only to get this little thing. We were lost on our way because the information given was incorrect. I blog about that <a href="http://www.ahbing.com/index.php/harold-and-kumar-go-to-woodridge/">here</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-531 aligncenter" title="shisha1" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>This is my new Hookah.</p>
<p>According to Wikipedia, a Hookah is <em>&#8220;a single or multi-stemmed (often glass-based) water pipe for smoking. Originating in India, it has gained popularity, especially in the Arab World. A hookah operates by water filtration and indirect heat. It can be used for smoking herbal fruits.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>And only in ahbing.com, I am going to show you how to setup a hookah and demonstrate a proper way to use it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-532 aligncenter" title="shisha2" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>First, open your manual book.</p>
<p>Then, follow instructions.</p>
<p>Then, you&#8217;re almost done <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-533 aligncenter" title="shisha3" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha3.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>The hookah comes with 3 AAA size battery (only modern ones). Surprisingly, the hookah has rainbow LED on the bottom of the bottle! My hookah can <em>bling bling </em>in dark room man.. so cool.</p>
<p>Then I&#8217;ll show you how to lit up the fruity herbs (what a good name), we usually call it tobacco.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-534 aligncenter" title="shisha4" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha4.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>I lazy explain so I copy whole paragraph from Wikipedia. <em>&#8220;The jar at the bottom of the hookah is filled with water sufficient to submerge a few centimeters of the body tube, which is sealed tightly to it. Tobacco is placed inside the bowl at the top of the hookah and a burning charcoal is placed on top of the tobacco.&#8221; </em></p>
<p>The red thingy on the right photo is the tobacco.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-535 aligncenter" title="shisha5" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha5.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>&#8220;Some cultures cover the bowl with perforated tin foil to separate the coal and the tobacco, which minimizes inhalation of coal ash with the smoke.&#8221;</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t understand, look at the photo itself <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-536 aligncenter" title="shisha6" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha6.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="188" /></p>
<p>Lit the charcoal with fire. I use lighter to demonstrate only. Usually I use cooking stove to burn the charcoal. One charcoal usually last 20-30 minutes. Then start smoking loh. We call it &#8220;TARIK&#8221;. The picture below will explain how a hookah works.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/140px-hookah-lookthroughsvg.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-570 aligncenter" title="140px-hookah-lookthroughsvg" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/140px-hookah-lookthroughsvg.png" alt="" width="140" height="210" /></a></p>
<p><em>&#8220;When one inhales via the hose, air is pulled through the coal and into the bowl. The air, hot from the charcoal, roasts the tobacco, producing smoke. This smoke passes down through the body tube, which extends into the water in the jar. It bubbles up through the water and fills the top part of the jar, to which the hose is attached. When a smoker inhales from the hose, smoke passes into the lungs, and the change in pressure in the jar pulls more air through the charcoal, continuing the process.&#8221;</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-537 aligncenter" title="shisha7" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha7.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="667" /></p>
<p>Besides that, there are many flavours to choose from. I bought Jasmine flavoured tobacco, grape flavoured tobacco, mixed fruits flavoured tobacco and &#8230; tobacco flavoured tobacco. I have no idea how it taste like, haven&#8217;t try.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-538 aligncenter" title="shisha8" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shisha8.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="667" /></p>
<p>I do not know whether shisha tobacco has addictive substances or not, but so far I am not addicted. I just like to play with <em>the smoke</em>. (hahaha sounds like excuse, its not!) It&#8217;s fun to play shisha together with friends while have a few glass. Plus, it only has 0.5% of nicotine and 0% tar.</p>
<p><strong>edit:</strong> after reading wikipedia, long term hookah causes addiction o.O</p>
<p>After few rounds of practise, I know how to make proper smoke circles. Nyahahahah can impress more chicks &gt;=D</p>
<p>P/S: Can this thing smoke weed? If yes, how? I am curious. Please leave comment. I pay you. I have a samseng friend from Sarawak interested to know. (YES I AM TALKING TO YOU)</p>
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		<title>Something to play in dark condition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ahbing</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dance party in my very own room. Duk zik duk zik! More photos, enjoy A bit scary I should say, but this is part of the experiment. Here is the instruction to achieve this effect: Camera with long shutter speed option Tripod Dark environment A light source (phone, torch, laser pointer) Set your camera to [...]<p></p>
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<p>Dance party in my very own room. Duk zik duk zik!</p>
<p>More photos, enjoy <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-291" title="img_8704" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/img_8704.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-292" title="img_8708" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/img_8708.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-293" title="img_8709" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/img_8709.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-294" title="img_8711" src="http://www.ahbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/img_8711.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></p>
<p>A bit scary I should say, but this is part of the experiment.</p>
<p>Here is the instruction to achieve this effect:</p>
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<li>Camera with long shutter speed option</li>
<li>Tripod</li>
<li>Dark environment</li>
<li>A light source (phone, torch, laser pointer)</li>
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<p>Set your camera to <strong>long shutter speed</strong>, eg 10 secs. Disable your flash.</p>
<p>Start swinging your light source while the shutters are open.</p>
<p>Have fun experimenting <img src='http://www.ahbing.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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