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Samsung MV800 Contest

Linora Low — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:38:46 +0000

Samsung is out with a very happening gadget! Check this! A new camera and just like any gadget thats new i’m drooling already.. i want!!

As a person who takes a lot of photos.. because yes i’m narcissistic like that and also i just love capturing moments in life.. this would be perfect for me I love the fact that it is soooo slim too. i wear very fitting jeans and i dont’ like carrying a lot of bulky stuff, so this would be a suitable size for me.

Take shots of life in all angles.. the main website even teaches you how to pose! haha

And if you are camwhore blogger like myself, i’ve got some great news!!

Do you want to win this Samsung Camera MV800?

Samsung is giving out 30 units of MV800. All you need to do is watch a video and answer some questions. First things first make sure you have a facebook account and then allow the Samsung application on Facebook! Then watch this video.. i’m giving you a headstart so you can prepare for the quiz!

You can take part in the contest here - Contest application page - http://bit.ly/vHJBS5

Checkout more details bout the Samsung Camera by heading to their Samsung Univez Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SamsungUnivez).

Once you start the application you’ll notice that some people have already won! oh my gosh!! so fortunate!!

And if i’m Kiasu i would also want to have my name on the leaderboard!

I’m going to give a shot at the contest now.. wish me all the best and give it a go too ^_^

Techcentral has given this new camera good reviews and calls it a narcissitic delight and i fully agree!

The biggest selling point of the MV800 is how easy, and fun, it is to use. Most people buying compact cameras will never even use the manual options it offers and, although the MV800 offers plenty of control, its automatic settings are superb and seldom require manual override... it’s a superb little camera that produces images that look as good as it does. – TechCentral

This is the link for MV800 product page, if you want to find out more about the camera, here! if not check out the short summary here on the specs.

Sensor size (type)	1/2.3″ (CCD)
Max still resolution	4608 x 3456 (16 Megapixel)

Zoom capability	5X optical + 5X digital
Focal length (35mm equivalent)	26mm – 130mm
Max aperture	F3.3 – F5.9
Lens mount (D-SLR only)	N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only)	N/A
Autofocus	Yes
AF-assist lamp	Yes
Image stabilization (Optical only)	Yes
Macro (min distance)	Yes (5 cm)

Built-in flash	Yes
External flash support	No
Supports conversion lenses	No
Supports underwater case	No

LCD size	3.0″
LCD resolution	288,000 pixels
LCD position	Tilting
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder mag. (D-SLR only)	N/A
Viewfinder coverage	N/A

Manual controls	Exposure compensation, white balance
ISO range	80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
RAW/TIFF support	No

Movie mode (format)	Yes (H.264)
Max movie resolution	1280 x 720
Sound in movies	Yes (Stereo)
Zoom usable in movies	Yes

Storage method	10MB onboard memory + microSD/microSDHC card
Storage capacity (out of the box)

Battery used	BP70A (1)
Battery life (CIPA standard)	200

Video output	Yes
HDMI output	Yes
USB output	Yes (2.0)

Dimensions (W x H x D)	3.6 x 2.2 x 0.7 in (91.4 x 55.9 x 17.8 mm)
Weight (empty)	4.3 oz (121 g)

Included software	Intelli Studio

Misc. notes	LCD can flip upward 180 degrees to face your subject — perfect for self-portraits.

Motorola Razr Has Launched!

Linora Low — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:09:02 +0000

Slick design and features with wow factor!

I had the pleasure of checking out the launch of the Motorola Razr last week and wow it’s a seriously impressive phone! Just take a look at it. I’m just waiting for the chance to really explore the phone to its full capacity ^_~

Say hello to the jaw-dropping new Motorola RAZR^™, brought to you by Motorola Mobility. Impossibly thin and lightweight, this smartphone is loaded with sexy curves. Its sculpted glass face, diamond-cut aluminum accents and hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display reflect museum-worthy industrial design, while its KEVLAR® fibre coating (yes, that’s KEVLAR) and Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass screen with splash-guard coating, make this work of art a force to be reckoned with.

What a beauty! I’m so tempted to get it! Android is truly the way to go man!!

Motorola RAZR Fact Sheet

Impossibly Thin at 7.1mm

Motorola RAZR™embodies Motorola’s premium design legacy with an amazing thinness of 7.1mmand an eye-catching, curved body that incorporates Laser-cut KEVLAR^® fiber. In addition to the KEVLAR-strengthened back, a stainless steel core and laminated construction enhance rigidity and the display is made from scratch-resistant Corning^® Gorilla^®Glass. Splash-guard coating shields the Motorola RAZR against unforeseen water splashes.

MotoCast™: Close to Home, Wherever you go

With the preloaded MotoCast™ app, exclusively from Motorola Mobility, you can remotely yet securely access your PCs through your Motorola RAZR phone. Stream or download any files or media you want.

Dual-core 1.2GHz Processor and Improved User Interface Empower Your Fun

A dual-core 1.2GHz processor drives a fast user interface and the power to multi-task. Features such as the Favourite Contacts widget, dock, app groups and improved screen transitions create a more intuitive and lively user experience.

8MP Camera and 1080p HD Video for a Crisp and Vivid Multimedia Life

An 8MP camera, 1080P HD video capture and playback and an HD webcam let you capture and create in high definition while a gorgeous 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced qHD display offers cinematic-quality video playback. Instantly access lyrics, music videos and more information while listening to music. Internet radio and podcasts are easily available as well. In addition, the Gallery app can be synced to photo galleries on social network sites, so you can view content in real-time.

Motorola RAZR™
Recommended Retail Price	RM 1, 999
Availability	November 11, 2011
Form Factor	Full Touch Screen
Dimensions	69mm wide x 131mm long x 7.1mm thin
Weight	127g
Battery¹	1780mAh (non-removable)
Memory²	1GB DDR2 SDRAM / 16GB on board (16GB eMMC NAND Flash), supports up to 32GB microSD
OS	Android™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Display	4.3” qHD (960×540) Super AMOLED Advanced
Bands/Modes	WCDMA 2100/850/900/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 14.4 Mbps (Cat.10), HSUPA 5.76 Mbps (Cat.6), GPRS Class12
Messaging/Web/Apps	MMS, SMS, Email (Corporate Sync, Gmail™, POP3/IMAP embedded, Push Email)
Camera	(rear) 8MP Camera w/ LED flash, (front) 1.3MP HD Web Cam
Processor	Dual Core 1.2GHz Processor
Connectivity	3.5mm, micro USB 2.0 HS, Corporate Sync, BOTA, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & 5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n, Stereo Bluetooth^®Class 2, Version 4.0 LE + EDR , DLNA, HDMI port
Sensor	3-axis accelerometer, proximity sensor, Ambient Light sensor
Browser	Android Web Kit with Adobe^® Flash^® Player
Video	Playback - MPEG4 ASP/SP up to 20Mbps, 1080p at 30fps - H.263 BP up to 4Mbps, 4CIF at 30fps - H.264 BP/MP/HP up to 20Mbps, 1080p at 30fps - VC-1 Advanced MP up to 20Mbps, 1080p at 30fps - Xvid MPEG-4 ASP up to 4Mbps D1 at 30fps - VP8/WebM Capture - Video H.264 up to 16Mbps, 1080p @30fps - Audio AAC up to 64kbps, 44.1kHz, Stereo Streaming - VGA in MPEG4, H.264, H.263 @30 fps - MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Audio	AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v10, WMA v9
Location Service	Tmapor OllehNavi, eCompass, aGPS with Google Maps™, Google Latitude™
Moto Planner	Creating meetings / Connecting to calendar, recent call log, corporate and personal email services are available
Basic Accessories	3.5mm stereo ear phone USB data cable USB charger Product manual

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC.

Adobe and Adobe Flash are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. Google, Google maps Navigation Beta and Google Mailare trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Contact your service provider for details.

1 All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

2 Available user memory varies due to configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider.

The Motorola RAZR will be available from the 11^th Nov 2011 at a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of RM 1,999. Please visit www.brightstar.com.my for more information.

Grimbergen Blonde Beer Launch

Linora Low — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:22:57 +0000

Not many girls out there enjoy a beer. But i do! I find that it relaxes me.. despite the fact that i know it contains tonnnnnnss of calories. LOL!

I had the wonderful honour of attending the Grimbergen Blonde Beer Launch on Wednesday at Brussels Beer Cafe. I thoroughly enjoyed the Blonde Beer. But before anything lets talk about the Grimbergen brand!

Grimbergen’s origins can be traced to 1128 when St. Norbert founded the Abbey of Grimbergen in the village of Grimbergen near Brussels in Belgium. The Abbey’s Norbertine Fathers helped those in need, primarily by offering food, drink and shelter to passing pilgrims. The area surrounding the Abbey produced hops and barley of the highest quality and over a number of years the Father’s perfected a range of Grimbergen recipes that were eagerly drunk by patrons of the inn attached to the Abbey.

The license to brew and distribute the Grimbergen brand was acquired by The Carlsberg Group as a part of the Scottish and Newcastle acquisition. And that is how we got the chance to taste the exquisite Grimbergen beer!

When we first stepped in, a lot of bloggers were already there and immediately we were greeted with the most delicious array of food.

Here’s the Grimbergen Blonde Beer!

Check out the spread

Brussels Pork sausage, meat balls in cameralized onion sauce, calamari rings and chips platter. Oooo goodness me!

Sie yuk and Salad!

and the dish that just put my gym time to shame. Cheese Mussels with bacon strips and Blonde beer ! OMGOOSHH!!!!

Together with Mike Chang Brussels Beer Cafe Manager.

Time to camwhore for a bit!

Together with the excellent chef of the mussels!! Jochen Kern!

With Mr Joshua Ong

With Simon Seow

RedFM Late Night Love Songs Girls!

Was worried for a bit when i took a sip of the Blonde beer drink which is 6.5% alcohol, in comparison to the 5% of a normal beer. Upon letting it just slide down my throat i have to say it was a very very smooth texture. Very refreshing indeed!

And of course there has to be a video!

Thanks so much to Carlsberg and Brussels Beer Cafe for an excellent time!

Dr Dre’s Monster Headphones

Linora Low — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:41:39 +0000

“Do not judge me!”

That was my main line the whole time whenever someone saw these headphones on my head. I started it off that way because honestly the Beats by Dr Dre headphones aren’t just called monster for nothing. The price is a real monster too! Low Yat sells the over the head earphones for RM1499 and originally from what i the guy told me last year it was RM2000. omgoshh!!

So yes i just got myself the most expensive pair of headphones.. i’ll ever buy in one lifetime.. The beat

But i must say you do get what you’re paying for. The sound quality on the earphones are something to die for. excellent sound/noise cancellation. The minute you pop the baby on and over your ears… the world around you goes missing. All you then hear are the sounds of the music pounding into your eardrums. Sweetness!

Quoting Dr Dre… ” People aren’t hearing the music!”

i can say after listening to music with “Dr. Dre” my experience of just hearing music come out of the laptop will never be the same again. The headphones make you very astute to what sound is all about. and you can tell the quality from one mp3 to another . like i played two songs from Usher on youtube.. one was louder, clearer, sharper and had much nicer bass…. whereas another.. was just plain well flat.

Anyway let’s get to it. Here’s the unveiling of the Ferrari Limited Edition Beats by Dr Dre!

The outer cover.

A lil note and hello from Dr Dre…

Once you remove the outer cover of the box.. you’re greated by logo.

Open up the box.. on the left side you have another section to open up and on the right side, the oh so cool casing that you can keep your precious headphones in. A hard cover casing which will protect your headphones from bumps and bruises.

Open up the left panel and you see wires.

Here’s a clearer view of just the left panel. both cables are meant for you to plug in to your headphones.

The black cable comes together with a microphone so you can also your headphone as a device to communicate via your phone. The red cable is just a normal cable. you have two types of jacks. One which i like to call, is meant for djing and another one with the two pin is meant for when you board an airplane.

Here’s taking a closer look

And these are just the cables

A very hard and excellent casing. it comes with a