Gudget of the Month!

From my previous post, I explained about my new upgraded desktop computer. But do you ever think about what are you going to do with all those old obsolete parts each time you upgrade your PC? In my case, they are still perfectly working and reasonably capable E6400 Intel chip and mobo. Well, I have built myself a fully function HTPC in our bedroom :)) It's main function is not really for movie watching but more like for listening to music while surfing the net in my doona on Sunday morning hehe! A typical remote control for a media PC will not even come close to what a keyboard and mouse combo is capable of.

This is when my gudget of the month comes in! A diNovo Mini by Logitech.

This little keyboard remote control is an truely amazing piece of technology! The diNovo Mini 's sleek construction, functional design and ease of use is extraordinary. And because it uses Bluetooth technology, it also has an amazing working range of more than 9m!

The whole keypad is no bigger than the size of my palm but it has a fully functional keyboard and a touchpad built in! And this is more than enough to control a fully fletched PC from the comfort of your sofa or in my case, my bed :)

It comes with a rechargable battery much like your mobile phone. Once fully charged, it will last for a least a month or so, or at least what they claim to last. So...if you are tired of your gigantic keyboard and mouse combo with limited range, then it's time to get yourself one of these little babies, you will not be dissappointed!

A brief look back

Sorry about the lack of updates lately, life goes on as usual (and sucks at time)... I have not been taking photos for a while now and hence, sort of "retired" from the Flickr at the moment. I am still toying with the ideas purchasing a second camera body and the Canon 50mm f1.4 prime lens though. However, at the moment, we have to start saving up money for another new car for Jin as her Holden Barina is a little long in tooth.... c'mon Sat Lotto!!!

I have upgraded my old computer E6400 to a better budget quadcore photoshop/gaming rig :)

Q9450@3.0Ghz (fsb375,vcore1.23) + P5kpro + Zalman CNPS7700
Corsair XMS2 6400C4 @1000mhz 4-4-4-12 (4x1Gb)
ATI HD3870 512MbDDR4(820/1230)

Although far from the "extreme" version for those deep pocket nerds, this Q9450 really pack a punch and everything seems to work a whole lot faster and smoother.

Completed Crysis on the above system, although the framerate with all settings maxed out are barely playable still! Crysis is the only game I have purchased since Neverwinter Nights 2 earlier last year and I must say, it is one of the best looking game I have ever seen and played! So there you go, if you only buy one game per year, this is the one to get if you haven't already done so....but you will have to make sure your gaming rig can handle it :)

Seen Iron Man at the movie last Tuesday...well, it's not as good as I would hope for but may be my expectation was too high after reading all the raving reviews on the net. However, I truely enjoyed watching the Iron Man character portrayed by the alter ego and ultra sarcastic Downey jr. The casts were excellent! However, Transformer is still my favourite :)

Last but not least, cought a nasty cold couple days ago and I am still as sick as a dog right now....