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Just bought a new Acer Aspire laptop from Cycom at Lowyat Plaza last week. The Aspire model comes in few variants with difference Processor, HDD size and colours.

The one i chose is Acer Aspire 5750G-2414G50Mnbb model: P5WE0 (Blue Color), as image below:

This laptop comes with 4GB RAM, it takes only RM 70 to add up 8GB. It cost me total of RM 2170, with free gifts: 2 laptop bags (sling and backpack) and AVF gift box (mouse, cooling pad, headset and USB all-in-one card reader).

To Turn on bluetooth, press on “Fn” and “F3″ keys together at the same time, then it will prompt a small box for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth activation.

Specification:

• Operating System
  

  Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

• Processor & Chipset
  

  Processor Manufacturer	Intel
  Processor Type	Core i5
  Processor Model	i5-2410M
  Processor Speed	2.30 GHz
  Processor Core	Dual-core (2 Core)
  Cache	3 MB
  64-bit Processing	Yes
  Hyper-Threading	Yes

• Memory
  

  Standard Memory	4 GB
  Maximum Memory	8 GB
  Memory Technology	DDR3 SDRAM
  Memory Standard	DDR3-1066/PC3-8500
  Number of Total Memory Slots	2
  Memory Card Reader	Yes
  Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick xD-Picture Card

• Storage
  

  Hard Drive Capacity	500 GB
  Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
  Hard Drive RPM	5400
  Optical Drive Type	DVD-Writer
  Optical Media Supported	DVD-RAM/±R/±RW

• Display & Graphics
  

  Screen Size	39.6 cm (15.6″)
  Display Screen Type	Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD
  Aspect Ratio	16:9
  Screen Mode	WXGA
  Backlight Technology	LED
  HDCP Supported	Yes
  Graphics Controller Manufacturer	NVIDIA
  Graphics Controller Model	GeForce GT 540M
  Graphics Memory Capacity	2 GB
  Graphics Memory Technology	DDR3 SDRAM
  Graphics Memory Accessibility	Dedicated
  TV Card	No

• Network & Communication
  

  Wi-Fi	Yes
  Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  Ethernet Technology	Gigabit Ethernet
  Bluetooth	Yes
  Bluetooth Standard	Bluetooth 3.0

• Built-in Devices
  

  Webcam	Yes
  Microphone	Yes

• Interfaces/Ports
  

  HDMI	Yes
  Total Number of USB Ports	3
  Number of USB 2.0 Ports	3
  VGA	Yes
  Network (RJ-45)	Yes

• Software
  

  Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
  Operating System Architecture	64-bit
  Software Included	Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertising. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®. Buy Office 2010 to use the full-featured software. Bing™ Bar Windows Live™ Essentials

• Input Devices
  

  Keyboard	Yes
  Pointing Device Type	TouchPad

• Battery Information
  

  Number of Cells	6-cell
  Battery Chemistry	Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
  Battery Capacity	4400 mAh
  Maximum Battery Run Time	4.50 Hour

• Physical Characteristics
  

  Colour	Blue
  Height	33.2 mm
  Width	382.0 mm
  Depth	253.0 mm
  Weight (Approximate)	2.60 kg

• Miscellaneous
  

  Package Contents	Aspire AS5750G-2414G50Mnbb Notebook Lithium Ion Battery AC Adapter
  Security Features	Kensington Lock Slot BIOS passwords : User Supervisor Hard Drive
  Green Compliant	Yes
  Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	Energy Star

The exact same laptop as video below:

Video Source: CompDubai
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Links:

  iii) Acer Aspire 5750 – laptop.bg (Bulgarian FullHD review)
  http://youtu.be/74rfklwPU-I

Here are ways to download YouTube as FLV, MP4 or MP3:

i) RealPlayer
   Version: 14.0.7.669
   http://my.real.com/?mode=rp

(Image Source: anwarosman.com)
Install latest RealPlayer, it will shows “Download this Video” button when mouse over YouTube screen play, as image above.


ii) Kej’s FLV Retriever
    http://kej.tw/flvretriever/

Taiwanese site that allows you to download YouTube video.
Steps to download,
  i) Copy and Paste YouTube URL
  ii) Click “Retrieve Now!”
  iii) Download link as highlighted in image above
  iv) By default, file name will be “get_video_info”
  v) Rename it “get_video_info.txt” and open it with any text editor
  vi) Copy and paste it in Big blank space, click the button on bottom left
  vii) Download format you need from the selection list as image below:



iii) YouTube mp3
    http://www.youtube-mp3.org/

Simple website that “converts” YouTube video to .mp3 audio format and provides link for download.

By default, video will be place in center of the blog when you put in YouTube address link. What if you want to align it to left or right or resize it?

  i) Go to YouTube site of your video
  ii) Click on “Share” -> “Embed” -> Tick “Use old embed code”
  iii) If you want to resize it, key in width or height in Custom Box as image above
  iv) Copy embed codes and paste to your blog
  v) To align it, type in: <div class =”alignleft”>Embed Codes</div>  or <div class = “alignright”>Embed Codes</div>
  vi) Your whole video codes will look like image below:

It’s been one year and a half driving my Mazda, one of the first batch import of CBU Mazda3 sport 2.0 hatchback. Comes with 1,999cc MZR engine, Max power: 145hp @ 6500rpm. Max torque: 182Nm @ 4500rpm.

Got it from Mazda Ampang, with the help of William Leong (which is Sri Petaling Branch Manager now), you can find him actively in forums such as: Mymazdaclub, Mototrader or Autoworld.

Currently mileage record at more than than 30,000KM. Gearbox is smooth, stock TOYO tyre still good to go, engine stay quiet as usual, handling remain responsive and seems everything is still in good condition.

What i think and discover about this car so far,
  i) Driver seat, the closer to steering wheel, handle feels more better, but in exchange of less space for legs
  ii) From 2nd gear to 3rd gear, there are a small gap. While floor the pedal fully down, there will be moment of “empty”, then the power will come right after that.
  iii) Comforts zone on 105km/h – 140km/h. Less or more than it just normal or bored
  iv) Little Shelf in the rear of Glove compartment which enough to store books or foods
  v) Have to place gear in “P”, parking mode to open Hatchback boot
  vi) Superb fun driving around east coast with mountains roads and lots of corners
  vii) NVH(Noise, vibration, and harshness ) level consider satisfied after year and a half

NVH level, Speed alarm at 170 KM/H

Since 4th quarter of 2010, ckd version of mazda3 was manufacture locally, handled by Inokom’s plant in kulim. Last batch of cbu mazda3 import arrived on april according to MyMazda club forum.

Differences between CBU and CKD that i discovered:
  - Slightly different material and weight on rim
  - Different brand of tyres, CBU comes with Toyo
  - Two variants: GL and GLS variants
  - The word “Sport” is not stick on sedan GL version
  - Colors and Prices: http://mazda.com.my/mazda3/prices.aspx

Maybe you are considering this car now? Go for it if:
  - don’t mind around 450km per tank
  - doesn’t mind a little overprice than its competitors
  - doesn’t mind facelift is coming, Mazda3 facelift with skyactiv
  - okay with it’s unique shape
  - expecting a nice handling car
  - need for speed sometimes

For new Mazda driver, you can obtain more knowledge and ask for advice from Mazda Club malaysia or Facebook. Experienced Mazda drivers will try their best to answer your doubts. Furthermore, from time to time they will organize convoy, trips and gatherings.

Convoy for Mazda8 Launch at Mid valley

What is Google Chrome Dev Channel?
“Developer preview channel. The Dev channel is where ideas get tested (and sometimes fail). The Dev channel can be very unstable at times, and new features usually require some manual configuration to be enabled. Still, simply using Dev channel releases is an easy (practically zero-effort) way for anyone to help improve Google Chrome.” (Mark Larson, 2009)

In another words, Dev channel offers more features compare to stable release, these features might or might not be be include in stable channel in future. So, by using Dev channel, you will be able to test out new features. For example, recent update that comes with tablets like interface and bookmarks sync.

Dev Channel Download: http://www.chromium.org/getting-involved/dev-channel

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Source:
http://blog.chromium.org

Location: Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
Height: 870m, 2900ft
Fees: RM5/person (October 2011)
GPS Coordinates: N 2 32.574, E 102 10.140

Directions from Kuala Lumpur
  i) North-South Expressway, Take exit 223 (Pedas/Linggi)
  ii) After toll, Take left turn at T-Junction
  iii) Round-About, take 3-o’clock
  iv) Traffic lights, take right turn
  v) Go forware, pass another set of traffic lights
  vi) Then you will see Gunung Datuk Signboard indicate left turn
  vii) Move on about 4km, take left to rubber estate road
  viii) The road will bring you to Gunung Datuk Foothill entrance

Been there twice, love this trek because it has amazing view on the peak.

Gunung Datuk, A famous training and leisure spot for hikers.

Met Malaysia 8TV Channel Host, Yun Mei Sim (云美鑫) in a large group of hikers. Shooting a video to advice hikers stop destroying our natural environment.

You can refer this map created by Vincent:

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