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My first Sony experience is with my Sony Walkman

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It’s really good to reminisce the past! Looking back, I can only smile to those silly things I have done. But what I can’t really forget is those happy times when I was in high school – the most memorable part of one’s life, agree?

Since during those good ‘ol days, mp3, mp4 and iPod, among others, were just in our imagination, all I have to boast is my Sony Walkman. I had it for more than two years. Talking about quality products….

Since I’m the only one, I think (lol), who had this “hi-tech” gadget that time, I instantly became popular at school and many befriended me. And guess what?! One of them is my crush…. (giggles). At that time, I really felt lucky to own a Sony Walkman, through it, I don’t need to swoon over him so he’d just look at me.

Sony Walkman
Sony WalkmanMy classmates and friends are literally falling in line to borrow my walkman. Yes, that’s really true! (my school was just a small one and belongs to the “never-heard -schools”). When it’s my crush’s turn to borrow it, I’ll act as if I don’t like him to borrow it. I even told him that I can’t enjoy listening to my favorite musics/bands anymore because they’re always borrowing it.

Luckily, my strategy worked and he’d plea to borrow it. After some pleas and refusals, I would agree but on one condition. Of course, he’ll ask, “what’s that?” I just simply replied, “We share”. In short, we both listen to my Sony Walkman, and I, at that time, was very very happy to be with him, beside him, actually…

There were also some times where I’m not listening to my professor but to my walkman, instead. My crush would even sit beside me, we’d hide the walkman and share the earphones. Oh, that was heaven for me! Honestly, I’m giggling right now remembering those times (lol).

Those were the days… (sighs)… I just wish I still have my Sony Walkman now and not just those pictures…Actually, I lost it since we have been moving homes a lot of times, so it was misplaced. But what we have until now is the Sony VHS at my mom’s place and surprisingly, it’s still in perfect condition, though we seldom use it now due to the advent of a much sophisticated and multifunctional DVD’s.

Anyway, it (my Sony Walkman) definitely gave significance in my life just like the Sony’s World’s First World’s First Slimmest Camera with Optical Image Stabilizer: Cyber-Shot T77, which is not just slim and stylish but also handy that I can carry it anywhere, anytime especially during blogger’s event like the Sony Expo event.

Written By Aeirin

Filed under Gadgets, Personal
Nov 26, 2008

Click

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Like Adam Sandler in the movie Click, I have troubles locating our television remote control. Most of the time, I am confused between our TV and home theater remote control, and that drives me to look for a universal remote control.

While looking for a remote online, I came across Gadget Advisor. It is a resource for gadgets and technology news. It has reviews of the latest and hottest gadgets in the market today, from network media player, game console, Walkman, and of course universal remote control. When you have time, check out their evaluation of online backup services as they may be helpful if you are serious about having online backup protection.

aEiRiN

Filed under Gadgets, Personal
Oct 9, 2008

iPhone 3G is here!

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This is the moment I’ve been waiting for. iPhone 3G will be available in the Philippines on August 22. Globe will launch iPhone 3G here and they are offering special post paid plans that will allow consumers to experience the exciting features of this phone.

So, if you are interested in purchasing iPhone 3G with Globe postpaid and prepaid offers are encouraged to start making their reservations beginning August 6 by calling Globe’s 24-Hour Call-in Service via landline (632)7301000 or 211 via toll-free mobile or visiting www.iphone3g.globe.com.ph.

aEiRiN

Filed under Gadgets, Philippines
Aug 18, 2008

My New Baby

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Hey, I would like to introduce to you my new baby…





It’s Asus F9F 12″ Core 2 Duo Ultraportable Laptop with 2gb RAM. Though I’m the subsequent owner of this sleek gadget, it is worth a buy!

Specifications

Processor & Cache Memory: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5500 2MB L2 Cache (2 x 1.66Ghz)
Operating System: None
Chipset: Intel® 945 GM +ICH7M
Main Memory: 2 x 1GB SODIMM DDR2 667 (2GB Total)
Display: WXGA, 12.1″ (16:10) active matrix TFT, 1280×800, Regular/Glare Screens
Video Graphics & Memory: Intel® Int. GMA 950 Gfx (Intel® 945GM)
Built-in Camera: Built-in 1.3 mega pixels 240° rotational Camera
Hard Drive:2.5″ SATA 80GB 5400 RPM
Optical Drive: 5.25″ 12.7 mm DVD Super-Multi DVD-RW drive.
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN:
MDC Azalia Fax/Voice Modem
10/100 bps Fast Ethernet controllers
Support Wake-On-LAN on S4 AC-In Mode only
Intel® Golan & 3rd party WLAN
(Mini Card Form factor) (2nd mini card reserved)
MIMO (antenna reserved)
LED Status Indicator
LED color: Orange/Green
Caps Lock (Green)
Num Lock (Green)
Power-on/Suspend (Green)
Bat. Charging/full/low (Orange)
Storage device access (ODD/HDD) (Green)
Wireless status (Green)
Bluetooth status (Green)
Interface One VGA port (reserve DVI-I for further upgrade)
3x USB 2.0 ports
1x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF)
1x Microphone-in jack
1x Lan RJ45
1x Phone RJ11
1x TV-out
Hot Keys Instant launch Keys (2 buttons):
1x WLAN/Bluetooth on/off
1x Power4Gear
Audio: Azalia CODEC supported
Built-in two stereo speakers
Integrated Microphone
Keyboard
18,5 mm full size 88key with MS-Windows function keys
2.35mm travel
Battery Pack & Life:Li-Ion 53WHrs (6 cells, 4800mAh)
AC Adapter Output: 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W
Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
3/ 2 pin compact power supply system
Dimension & Weight 310 x 223.5 x 27~34 mm (W x D x H) 1.9Kg (w/12.1 panel,2.5”HDD,ODD, 6cell )
BIOS Booting User Password Protection
HDD User Password Protection and Security Lock
Kensington Lock hole provided
Supplied Accessories Optical Mouse
Carry bag: Targus Bag
Multimedia Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1
Adaptec Easy CD creator v4.2+ or Nero v5.0+ (w/ Combo model)
Virus & Tool Software ASUS LifeFrame2
ASUS Live Update
NIS 2005
Asus Splendid (EDID)
Multi-Frame
Power4Phone
ASUS Security Protect Manager 2.0
Net4 Switch
ASUS Utility Asus Built or modified for Win XP:
Asus Winflash for BIOS
ASUS Power4Gear+
HotKey: support instant key function defined
Asus PC Probe (TBC)
ASUSDVD XP/Cyberlink PowerDVD (w/ DVD model)
Asus Screen Saver
Asus Active Update
Warranty & e-support 2-year limited global hardware warranty
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows XP) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting

I purchased this for Php 34,000 or around US$755. Original price for the Asus F9F 12″ Core 2 Duo with 512 RAM is Php 59,900 or around US$1331.

And as a bonus I got these items:

KWorld PlusTV Analog Stick (305U) TV Tuner:
JetArt CoolStand Laptop Cooler

I waited for years just to have my own notebook. I can’t believe it… Am I dreaming? I’m sorry, I can’t help it. I’m just really happy.

Filed under Gadgets, Personal
Aug 1, 2008

World's first car on land and under water

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Nope. It has not crashed. That is the RHINSPEED SQUBA. It is the world’s first car that can be driven both on land and under water.

The ‘sQuba’ is a zero-emission car as documented by the rotating license plate in the rear.

Power is supplied by rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries.

Three electric motor are located at the rear of the sQuba. One provides propulsion on land, while two drive the the screws for underwater vroooming.

It drives on land powered by its electric rear-wheel drive powertrain, utilizing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Upon entering water, it floats on the surface until the operator floods the interior to submerge it. It can be submerged to a depth of 10 meters (33 ft), powered by twin electric-powered propellers supplemented by two Seabob water jets. It “flies” when underwater, like a submarine, as it is not designed to drive along the surface at the bottom of the water. The car’s top land speed is 120 km/h (75 mph). On the surface of water, the top speed is 6 km/h (3.2 kn/3.7 mph) and underwater it is 3 km/h (1.6 kn/1.9 mph

An open top means the car’s mobility isn’t hampered by trapped air and stops you from getting stuck, which of course could cause death.

It has a scuba-tank of compressed air, which means you don’t have to hold your breath while motoring. Without occupants, the sQuba will surface automatically.

The twin water jets mounted on rotating louvers at the front of the vehicle provide steering and lift while it is underwater and the propellers at the rear provide forward movement.

If you drive into the sea or river, it changes the power from the rear wheels to pump.

The vehicle’s interior is water and salt resistant so that it can be driven in the ocean. The alloy wheels are lightweight and resistant to sea water, thanks to special paint from German alloy wheel manufacturer AEZ.

With it’s shimmering silver nad bright yellow contrasts interior will make squid wave at you, and whales want to hump you.

The sQuba has wheels to take to the road at speeds of up to about 100kph, and can even drive itself thanks to a laser sensor.

The sQuba is purely a concept at the moment, but it could go into production if we wish hard enough.

TECHNICAL DATA

Measurements
Length 3’785 mm
Width 1”940 mm
Height 1’117 mm
Wheelbase 2’300 mm
Track front 1’470 mm
Track rear 1’520 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Empty weight approx. 920kg

Performances
Top speed > 120 km/h
Acceleration 0-80 km/h 7.1 sec
Water speed > 6 km/h
Under water speed > 3 km/h
Dive depth 10 m

Engines
Street Electric
Power output max. 54 kW
at 4’500 /min
Torque 160 NM
at 1’500 /min
Water – Stern propellers Electric
Power output 2 x 800 W
Diving – bow jet drives Electric
Power output 2 x 3.6 kW Rotinor
Batteries Lithium-Ionen
Voltage 6 x 48 Volt

Propulsion
Power train Rear wheel drive
Gearbox R – N – F

Suspension
Chassis Steel
Body panels Carbon Nano Tubes
Seating capacity 2
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Dampers/springs KW automotive
Steering Rack & pinion

Tires
Front tires Pirelli P Zero 205/40 R17
Front wheels AEZ 7.5 x 17″
Rear tires Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R18
Rear wheels AEZ 8 x 18″

Miscellaneous
Air supply 1 x 15 liter + 1 x 18 liter ScubaPro
Laser scanner Ibeo
Lubricants Motorex

All data without guarantee

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Filed under Gadgets
Jul 5, 2008