Archive for February, 2005

Out with the Shuffle, in with the New iPod mini

In its quest for world domination, Apple slashes prices of the 4GB iPod Mini to an attractive USD199 (approx. RM760) and introduces a 6GB model for the capacity-conscious. Apple claims an extended 18 hours of battery life and the ability to charge over USB 2.0. Having been contemplating the iPod Shuffle since it was launched, [...]

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100 Times Happier, But 5,700 Ringgit Poorer

After intense mind-boggling self-discussion, contemplation and consideration, I decided on the ex-stock 1.33Ghz 12″ Powerbook. After comparing specs and weighing options dollar for dollar, the PowerBook came up tops where price/performance ratio was concerned. The 14.1″ iBook is also a steal however, and it was a close-fought battle to the finish. The stock-supplied RAM of [...]

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

I am seriously contemplating an Apple notebook purchase but am torn between the consumer level iBook and the more powerful, but ultimately more expensive Powerbook. I have been scouting around, checking out prices and stumbled upon this over at Zerotohundred.com. Some ex-stock 14.1″ iBooks are for sale. Excellent value at RM4,800. Specs as below: 1.2GHz [...]

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Black Stallions Invade SIC

The morning started off early as 4 Satria R3s (No.6, 7, 8 and 9) assembled at Dengkil Rest Area with Faisal (R3 Marketing) and Amin (R3 Media Manager) in their Proton Perdana Pace Car. It was quite a sight to see a small convoy of ‘Incognito Black’ hot hatches led by a fiery red Perdana [...]

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Rubber Burning With Lotus Club / Track Day Tips

A total of 10 Satria R3s will be joining 20 Lotus cars for a special track day at Sepang International Circuit tomorrow morning. For most of us, except car no.6, who popped the cherry last weekend with the K-cars at the Japan K4 Grand Prix, this would be THE inaugural track day. And for the [...]

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