HTC Desire – available in Singapore, end May 2010.

HTC Desire is now available in Singapore come end of May 2010. The superphone (read: No longer known as smart phones.) will be priced at with a RRP tag of S$898. Running a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor makes the phone incredibly responsive while the instinctive HTC Sense experience lets you wield the power of the HTC Desire with the greatest of ease. Read the press release at http://www.htc.com/sea/press.aspx?id=129702&lang=1033 Overview of the superphone: http://www.htc.com/sea/product/desire/overview.html

Google Andriod Froyo 2.2, to be enjoyed, cold :)

Looks like the Andriod phones will see Froyo soon :) And judging from the highlights given by Google, it looks really good! Plus it also supports Flash 10.1. The Android 2.2 platform introduces many new and exciting features for users and developers. This document provides a glimpse at some of the new user features and technologies in Android 2.2. Hit the jump to view the introductory video, highlights and more! User features: http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html#UserFeatures New Platform Technologies: http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html#PlatformTechnologies New Developer Services: http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html#DeveloperServices New Developer APIs: http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html#DeveloperApis

Preview: Sony NEX-5.

Image courtesy of DPREVIEW.COM. The NEX series will initially comprise two cameras - the NEX-5 and NEX-3. In terms of specifications, both cameras are essentially identical - the NEX-5 gets a slightly smaller magnesium alloy body and 1080i AVCHD movie recording but in ever other respect they're the same. A mount adapter will be available, giving the ability to use Sony and Minolta Alpha-mount lenses. The LA-EA1 adapter will have a motor to control the lens aperture but nothing to driving the autofocus (they can't currently focus SSM and SAM lenses with built-in focus motors either). We have no pricing for the ...

DIY Project: Macro lens on a shoe string budget.

So you're on a shoe-string budget but love taking macro shots of insects, grains of rice, flowers or just about anything that is blown up 0.5 times larger than what it exactly is to the human eye? I only found this out after purchasing my Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens, to be honest, on a personal level, I find this setup a little daunting. It takes patience and well, even more patience to get the setup correct. If you're game for it, read the rest of the DIY project at the following site: http://www.diyphotography.net/macro-on-a-budget-or-back-to-back-couplers

MFT: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

It looks like the Micro-Four-Thirds (MFT) cameras are now becoming a trend amongst the amateur photographer. Compact in size with the option of interchangeable lenses, not only is this light on your shoulders but lighter on your wallet too. The camera will come as part of a kit, with the newly announced LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. (that's a mouthful) lens. Pricing and availability have yet to be announced. Read the press-release here.

BlackBerry Bold 9650.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 - un-boxing done by CrackBerry.com. The new Bold 9650 comes with pre-'installed' with a 512MB internal memory and expandable to 32GB via a microSD card. The Bold 9650 will probably only hit Singapore's shores in the next couple of months later. You can view and read more about the specifications of the new BlackBerry Bold 9650, here, http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/blackberrybold/bold_specifications.jsp Hit the jump to view the video of the un-boxing and its performance. :)

Starcraft II: Available 27 July 2010.

Blizzard Entertainment is finally releasing the second installation of their popular RTS game, Starcraft II. Although it has taken them 10 long years (A little overdue...) I'm quite excited! Next, when is Diablo 3 going to be released? Another 10 years :P Visit the official Starcraft II website: http://us.starcraft2.com/

Chewy!

Posted: August 12th, 2007 | Author: grey_fox | Filed under: Oldies - post of yester-year! | No Comments »

Chewy, the latest addition. We purchased Chewy on the 3 August 2007. A toy poodle, chocolate in color, I found his advert on Mocca.com and showed it to my wife.

Instantly, she fell in ‘love’ with Chewy and I then proceeded to contact the owner of the advertisement. The next day, we headed down to the pet store and had a plethora of questions for the owner.

From Chewy’s age to his nature/habits and diet. Since my wife and I are still staying with my parents, I had to ask if it was O.K to get Chewy and have him stay with my parents until our house is ready, in the first quarter of 2008.

I called my dad and with sheer determination and must persistance on my end, I managed to persuade my dad.

Chewy is born to Korean pure-bred Chocolate toy poodles and born on the 19 May 2007. So at the time that we purchased him, he was a mere 2 months odd. Chocolate toy poodles are pretty rare and Chewy came with bluish-greyish and at times, greenish eyes, complete with the most adorable nose!

Chewy = Chewbacca for short. My dad gave Chewy its name, indicating that he resembles Han Solo’s partner. I have to agree, he does and at times, can be as silly as Chewbacca!