Chaude Maison: September 2009

Netbook

The technology has been evolved super fast like a lightening and sometime hard to catch up. There has been started with terminal client, desktop, laptop and now Netbook. Everyone wish to own a smaller , ultra-light and portable device which they can carry wherever they goes even though they can put into their handbag.

There are pros and cons as stated below.

The Pros
1. Portability with extended battery life
2. Price: Under $400
3. Easy access to apps and data for mobile workers
4. Enterprise-level management and security
5. Great value for loaners

The Cons
1. Underpowered
2. No TPM (Trusted Platform Module) or Biometric Security
3. Default OS Not Enterprise Ready (Shipping with Windows XP Home)
4. No Optical Drive
5. Too Small

Ironies of life - humour

Men :
1. All men are extremely busy.
2. Although they are so busy, they still have time for women.
3. Although they have time for women, they don't really care for them.
4. Although they don't really care for them, they always have one around.
5. Although they always have one around them, they always try their luck with others.

Women :
1. The most important thing for a woman is financial security.
2. Although this is so important, they still go out and buy expensive clothes and stuff.
3. Although they always buy expensive clothes, they never have something to wear.
4. Although they never have something to wear, they always dress beautifully.
5. Although they always dress beautifully, their clothes are always just "an old rag".
6. Although their clothes are always "just an old rag", they still expect you to compliment them.
7. Although they expect you to compliment them, when you do, they don't believe you.

Wisdom :

WHEN I WAS MARRIED 25 YEARS, I TOOK A LOOK AT MY WIFE ONE DAY AND SAID,
"HONEY, 25 YEARS AGO WE HAD A CHEAP APARTMENT, A CHEAP CAR, SLEPT ON A SOFA BED AND WATCHED A 10-INCH BLACK AND WHITE TV, BUT I GOT TO SLEEP EVERY NIGHT WITH A HOT 25-YEAR-OLD BLOND."

"NOW WE HAVE A $2M HOME, A $245,000.00 CAR, NICE BIG BED AND 50" PLASMA SCREEN TV, BUT I'M SLEEPING WITH A 50-YEAR-OLD WOMAN. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT YOU ARE NOT HOLDING UP YOUR SIDE OF THINGS."

MY WIFE IS A VERY REASONABLE WOMAN. SHE TOLD ME TO GO OUT & FIND A HOT 25-YEAR-OLD BLONDE, AND SHE WOULD MAKE SURE THAT I WOULD ONCE AGAIN BE LIVING IN A CHEAP APARTMENT, DRIVING A CHEAP CAR, SLEEPING ON A SOFA BED AND WATCHING A 10-INCH BLACK AND WHITE TV!!

Smooth Traffic

How wish we can have a smooth traffic everyday what we experience since last few days and also today. There are not much car on the road and I guess most of people are taking long leave (about a week). I foresee there will be a heavy traffic which starting next week. Good luck !!!

Best Smartphone under $100

The above captioned really attracted me but unfortunately not in Malaysia. As we know that Europe and America has such interesting offers (above captioned) to their clients. How nice we have such offer in Malaysia (if compare dollar to dollar). I'm currently looking for a smartphone or PDA phone but unfortunately there are too expensive for me. :)

Below is a summarize of top 10 Smartphone under $100.

1. Nokia E71 $100 (w/ 2 years contract - AT&T)
2. Apple iPhone 3G 8GB $100 (w/ 2 years contract - AT&T)
3. Blackberry Pearl 8120 $80 (w/ 2 years contract - T-Mobile)
4. Samsung Omnia $50 (w/ 2 years contract - Verizon)
5. Samsung Jack $80 (w/ 2 years contract - AT&T)
6. HTC Snap $100 (w/ 2 years contract - Sprint)
7. Blackberry Storm $50 (w/ 2 years contract - Verizon)
8. Nokia Surge $80 (w/ 2 years contract - AT&T)
9. T-Mobile Shadow $100 (w/ 2 years contract - T-Mobile)
10. Palm Centro $30 (w/ 2 years contract - Sprint)

Prince II NRD Registration

Today is the 14th day Prince II join our family. So, I went to NRD this morning to register Prince II birth certificate and MYKID as required. We are given 14 days from birth to register.

So we are no choice, I have to settle it by today ... If not, I will kena fine ... :(

It took me about 2.15 hours to register Prince II birth certification and MYKID as I reached at 8.30 am this morning and already 41st (1041) in the queue for new registration which exclude the MYKAD/MYKID collection. Timing not good !!!

Hopefully, NRD will not be so crowded when its time to collect my Prince II MYKID next month.

Cheers,

Fish a Fish

I really love the Fish A Fish game in facebook. It really test your ability to aim (accuracy), response (reflex), good memory (given a very short time period) and also patients before you catch a fish. You can view various type of fishes in my aquariums in Fish a Fish ....

Btw, I am at level 19 and aiming for level 20. Level 20 reward is a new aquarium which I plan to house the Piranha... hehe ...

Prince I also play Fish a Fish and reach at level 4 and he really play it by himself. Keep it going, Prince I !!! His mum also not bad, reach at level 11 now. Come and catch me ... hehe ...

Let's have fun at below URL.
http://apps.facebook.com/fishafish/

Interesting Proverb

I would like to share some interesting proverbs during the economy climate. It really make sense for me as below (Trend Hunter).

1. Chaos Permit you to think differently
2. Don't be seduced by complacency
3. Look beyond the failure of others
4. Avoid retreating to you comfort zone
5. Understand the pattern of disruption

Let's to make ourselves better and always be prepared.

Introduction of My Princes

I would like to introduce my Prince I and Prince II. I'm sure most of people are wondering who are my princes.

Prince I (Cavan) and Prince II (Caden)

Water Play at TTDI Park

This morning, I have promised to my Prince I that I will bring him to TTDI park for water play. Thus, we went for breakfast with his "Poh Poh" first before we heading to TTDI park.

When we reached there and saw so many cars and have to look for parking space. It is really surprise me that TTDI park is so crowded and most of people are jogging and picnic with their family in second day of Hari Raya. The children are so happy with playing the water, sand and catching fishes at the stream.

Prince I really can't wait and straight away jumping into the stream to play water. He is so excited and happy as he had waited so long.