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Apple Slowly Phased Out iPad 2 with 32nm Inside

Fui Fa — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:56:41 +0000

Looking for iPad 2 32GB 64GB? You may find your want slowly diminish — Good news though A5 32nm SoC found in iPad 2 16GB

Did Apple slowly phased out iPad 2 and at the same time selling A5 32nm SoC iPad 2 16GB on a low scale? As of my writing — Apple Store currently listing only iPad 2 16GB WiFi and WiFi+3G version for sales. If you are lucky you may still find 32GB and 64GB in your favorite local store.

iPad 2 16GB 32nm A5 SoC

These iPad 2 are special. According to AnandTech, iPad 2,4 uses the latest 32nm A5 SoC (System on a Chip). Current generation of iPad has 45nm. We will be seeing more of this new technology in Apple future products — perhaps in iPhone 5!? Yay!

From personal experience, the smaller the nm the better the performance. e.g. less heat, longer battery life and everything else runs snappier and faster.

If you’re assembling your own PC — you know these processors with 32nm don’t come cheap. 32nm can be found in Core i3 & i5 in desktop computer and the successor to 32 nm technology is the 22 nm (Ivy Bridge)

iPad 2 Malaysia Price List 2012

iPad 2 16GB WiFi RM1199
iPad 2 32GB WiFi RM1499
iPad 2 64GB WiFi RM1799
iPad 2 16GB WiFi + 3G RM1599
iPad 2 32GB WiFi + 3G RM1899
iPad 2 64GB WiFi + 3G RM2199

Unfortunately, you can’t order iPad 2 32GB and 64GB online and wait for it to ship by Apple Store as of this writing.

Where To Buy iPad 2 (or New iPad) in Malaysia?

I check with Switch Kuching yesterday — the only available iPad 2 version that were on sales was iPad 2 32GB & 64GB WiFi version. If you really want to get your hand on iPad 2 before it gone — try walk in to local Apple Authorized reseller or Apple Premium Reseller.

Apple Premium Reseller in Malaysia

Here’s my favorite Apple Premium Reseller in Malaysia. I visit them the most.

Check out Apple Website for full Apple Premium Reseller listing.

Apple Authorized Reseller in Malaysia

Check out Apple Website for full Apple Authorized Reseller listing.

Unboxing The New iPad White 64GB

Fui Fa — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:48:37 +0000

The New iPad Makes a Resolutionary Impression

I can not denied the first and the longest impression I had on a tablet was the iPad New screen.

This post cover my opinion on the camera, graphics and a little sharing from my friend you might find it informative.

Unboxing The New iPad White (Switch Kuching)

This unit was bought by my friend from Switch Kuching on 20th April morning. The first thing we check out was the resolutionary screen.

Looking at the screen is like looking at a print. Imagine you’re flipping through a colored flyers or magazine — this one only better!

New iPad Quad Core Graphics

The New iPad magical quad-core graphics (3.1 millions pixel) coming from A5X is truly the first in the market. If you heard of 4K display — New iPad Quad Core is “half” the taste of what’s to come in 4K display.

(Photo Apple.com)

This is beyond full HD and you will see more of this type of display support in the future PC with Ivy Bridge processor. The only concern however was the price of these 4K display monitors.

The New iPad 64GB Wi-Fi White (Photos)

Other than the awesome screen there’s no noticeable changes shape and sizes — still feels good to hold and caress.

New iPad 64GB Wi-Fi White Issues

Experience according to my friend

Photos cannot properly sync (Prone to Corruption)
Bluetooth no backward compatible.
No heat problem (not playing games)
Wi-Fi receptions seem weak but if you’re not complaining — it’s quiet all right.

He is very happy with the color display — tested reaching 94% sRGB gamut almost as good as Apple 27″ LED Monitors.

Although he uses Windows 7 for all the syncing, the photos syncing issues may or may not happen with Mac OS.

New iPad Camera Sample Shot (unedited)

I only tested few shots from a high rise building during a sunset (light coming from the right side). I am not please with the result and you can see the flare done so much damage to this photo. I took 8 shots and none is usable without editing.

(Unedited, light coming from right hand side) Photo: Kuching City

The noise level at this point I think still manageable but in comparison to shots taken with iPhone 4 the result from the latter was better.

Also HDR feature is still missing from iOS for New iPad — Bummer!

Please do not take this as good indication that the camera are bad — I notice (commercial ads) always use ground sample shots and since this is my first time taking a shot from a high rise building the result were kind of a shocker to me.

All camera has weaknesses — you just have to learn & know it and adjust the situation and shot the best pix.

Can New iPad 4G LTE works in Malaysia?

I think this is the #1 question in everyone mind right now. The simple answer is NO.

Even though there are few telco/celco selling their products under the terms “4G” you need to understand the technology uses is a different one.

Under the total confusion and sadly — your iPad 4G LTE is not compatible with the so call “4G” that were advertise in the market.

Specs Compare — New iPad vs. iPad 2

Like the iPhone 4/4S the internal beast powering the device is an upgrade. In iPad New the biggest upgrade would be the 1GB RAM and A5X CPU.

You Will Love The New iPad

You don’t have to be an Apple fans to understand how stunning is this beast. I highly recommend New iPad to new owner. An extra of RM300 (compare to iPad 2) you get the speed bum and graphics awesomeness.

Featured photo Apple.com

The New iPad Invade Switch Kuching

Fui Fa — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:10:59 +0000

Kuchingite officially getting The New iPad at 10am today.

People were seen queuing up as early as 8am for The New iPad at Switch Apple Premium Reseller @ tHe Spring Kuching. This is a good sign that The New iPad were a hit in this little town.

The New iPad however has limited stocks in hand – around 400 units or less (mix of iPad 2 and iPad New).

Kuching people — you got to go there now if you want to get your hand on with the resolutionary iPad New! Check The New iPad official price list here.

Queuing up at Switch Kuching

Photo above: Before 10am

Photo below: 11am onward

People Still Queuing at 10pm

Switch Kuching The New iPad New Sold Out

April 21 — Those of you still interested should pre-order from Switch Kuching and probably you may have to wait for 1 to 2 weeks.

The New iPad 2012 Official Price For Malaysia

Fui Fa — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:54:38 +0000

Finally Apple Release The New iPad Price List for Malaysia

The New iPad was first release on March 16, 2012 in the US and 36 days later Malaysia have the privilege to own one of this resolutionary tablet.

Available in White and Black — 16GB, 32Gb and 64GB model. Customers get to choose from Wi-Fi only version or Wi-Fi + 4G.

New iPad Price 2012

New iPad 16GB WiFi RM1499
New iPad 32GB WiFi RM1799
New iPad 64GB WiFi RM2099
New iPad 16GB WiFi + 4G RM1899
New iPad 32GB WiFi + 4G RM2199
New iPad 64GB WiFi + 4G RM2499

Malaysia New iPad Price List vs. Rumors

Order Your New iPad Online

Limit to two unit per person — you may now start order online direct from store.apple.com/my

D-Link DSL-2750U Streamyx Broadband Setup

Fui Fa — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:32:20 +0000

How-to Setup Streamyx Broadband Account on D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2+

Has been a priority question on my blog lately. I love this modem and I haven’t been disappointed by the awesome signal inside my room and outside my house.

This is how I setup my D-Link Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router. I normally do not install any software from the CD that come with the unit.

Streamyx Account

Please make sure you have your details ready — check your Streamyx application form which you have pre-select during registeration with Telekom.

Streamyx Account Username (users@streamyx)
Streamyx Account Password

Login to your D-Link DSL-2750U Modem with Mac OS or Windows

Step One

Please log in to your modem with standard Username & Password.

Open your browser and enter http://192.168.1.1

Username: admin
Password: admin
Validate Code: Enter what you see on screen

D-Link DSL-2750U — Setup

Step Two

Go to the SETUP > Setup Wizard

You will go through 5 simple self-explanatory processes.

D-Link DSL-2750U — Change Modem password

Step Three

Type in your current password (admin) and replace it with your desire new password.

D-Link DSL-2750U — Set Time & Date

Step Four

I let mine automatically retrive and update time & date via dlink.com

D-Link DSL-2750U — Setup Streamyx Connection

Step Five

PPPoA or PPPoE can be use without problem during my test. I stick to PPPoA because PPPoA in my opinion are much better than PPPoE. I can not say I feel the different the two with my Streamyx — I love to test it in the future.

Select from the drop down menu

Country
Internet Service Provider
Protocol

The rest – You should stick to the default setting.

D-Link DSL-2750U SSID Setup

Step Six

Give your network a unique name (SSID) and choose a password for your network (WPA2)

D-Link DSL-2750U – Check your Setting and Complete

Last Step

Verify your setting and hit okay and you’re good to go. Your modem will now automatically reboot and will start connecting to the internet.

Trouble Shooting

If you follow the instructions and your telephone line is in working order, you should have no problem getting your modem to work.

Still having trouble?

Make sure your Streamyx Account has a correct User ID & Password. Try log in to your Streamyx Account.
Make sure your Modem DSL light is stable/ On.
If Your DSL light is stable — light indicator on “Internet” should “blink” to establish internet connection.
Re-check your setting or reset your modem. Use a pin to reset your modem and repeat the setup above.
Re-Check your DSL splitter — try swap cable around (phone line and modem line).
If you have a spare modem (old working modem) try use it to cross check your telephone connection is in proper order.
Pick up your phone and check the noise level (not Dial Tone). If too high you will have to call Telekom to fix it.
Most silly mistake — forgot to plug in the telephone cable.

If you still have problem — share it here and see if I can help.

New iPad Hit Malaysian Shore 20th April 2012 Are We 4G LTE Ready?

Fui Fa — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:58:30 +0000

iPad New (3rd Generation) Officially on Shelf This Friday in Malaysia.

How much this beast — The New iPad going to cost in Malaysia? Very likely it going for the same as original iPad 2 first released price. Wi-Fi version RM1,499, 1,700 and 2,099 while the Wi-Fi + 4G version from as low RM1,899, 2,199 and 2,499.

Is Malaysia 4G LTE Boleh?

Perhaps we should browse the web to look for telltale sign for Malaysia 4G LTE Boleh.

Celcom 4G LTE

Celcom is investing RM1 Billion for 3G infrastructures for 2012 according to The Edge

Celcom chief financial officer Chari point out Malaysia is 5 years behind Japan – currently 86% Malaysians is enjoying 2G networks nationwide while Japan had phased out their 2G networks.

Maxis 4G LTE

Almost every time you see Maxis CEO Sandip Das made the news front page, he never fail to remind us that Maxis was the first to launch HSDPA or HSPA+ network in Malaysia.

He make a promise to make sure Maxis to do it well (4G LTE) but nothing were mention to be the first to launch 4G LTE.

Digi 4G LTE

Digi announced by the end of 2012 – they would be the first fully LTE-equipped networks in Malaysia! Digi made the pledge The Tomorrow Network.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVD5qdohcQ8

Malaysia 4G LTE Boleh La!

Looking at the launch of iPad New in Malaysia – we are sure not ready for the 4G LTE.

Maxis & Celcom both are working on the 4G LTE while Digi is currently making it a reality. Our closest dream to 300 Mbit/s download on a smart phone by the end of 2012 perhaps a 4G LTE from Digi?

Worldwide 4G LTE according to Wikipedia

Adoption of LTE technology as of January 5, 2012. Visit Wiki for more informations

Malaysia is not ready for 4G LTE

Officially Apple mention 4G LTE only work with AT&T in the U.S. and Bell, Rogers, and Telus in Canada. We still have to wait for quite sometime in Malaysia before it fully compatible.

You might be interested with the news about Australia suing Apple over 4G branding and as well reports on Wi-Fi issues on Apple New iPad (Wi-Fi version).

Finally Apple New iPad is here. Happy shopping to all new and potential owner of Apple New iPad this coming Friday!

Apple’s official full press release

New iPad Arrives in South Korea & 11 Additional Countries This Week

CUPERTINO, California―April 16, 2012―Apple® today announced the new iPad®, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, will arrive in South Korea and 11 additional countries on Friday, April 20. The new iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight® camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. The new iPad still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light.

In addition to South Korea, the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday, April 20 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, April 27, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.

The new iPad Wi-Fi models will be available in black or white for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model and $699 (US) for the 64GB model. The iPad Wi-Fi + 4G models will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model.** The new iPad will be sold through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) and select Apple Authorized Resellers. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at a more affordable price starting at just $399.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

**4G LTE is supported only on AT&T and Verizon networks in the U.S. and on Bell, Rogers and Telus networks in Canada. Data plans sold separately.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

Press Contacts:
Simon Pope
Apple
spope@apple.com
(408) 974-0457

Trudy Muller
Apple
tmuller@apple.com
(408) 862-7426

Apple iPad New vs iPad 2 Price Fight

Fui Fa — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:24:23 +0000

Rumors has it 21st April would see the light of iPad new in Malaysia.

If this is the first time you getting an iPad, The New iPad should be you definite choice. You have no reason to buy iPad 2 unless the price is the concern.

Would you be getting an iPad New?

iPad New Price Fight SG vs. MY

Followers of my blog may recall my post iPad 2012 Price in Malaysia which I advise to get iPad New in Singapore if you can’t wait for it.

If the rumors and the price is correct than getting iPad New from Singapore is really expensive. Averagely it cost more than RM150 in comparison.

If you haven’t got it and planning to get it from Singapore — You might want to hold your horses.

iPad New vs. iPad 2 Price Fight

iPad 2 is seriously still a very good tablet. If you are none techie I would dare say that you won’t even notice the different except for the retina display. (Don’t listen to me — I haven’t even hold the iPad New)

Be realistic who want the old gadget when you have the new release and especially if the price is only by different of RM300?

Ya — I guess not.

Rumors source Malaysianwireless.com
Feature photo belong to Apple.com

Audium Music Player

Fui Fa — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:17:25 +0000

Get your free iOS music player — Audium Music

Downloaded this app yesterday and it still free today. You should own Audium – A Beautiful, Gesture Driven Music Player while it’s still free.

Personally I prefer a music player that has more technical information but I guess a stripped down can be fun too. I have to admit I felt handicapped and dont get use to the simplicity.

Recollect

What so cool was this social sharing call “Recollect”. You can share your music via Recollect – Share, collect and than Share The App is fun to use.

Apple Digital AV Adapter

Fui Fa — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:57:49 +0000

How to use your iPad on a big screen TV? This little overpriced rascal (RM119) will give you the world of possibility

Apple Digital AV Adapter supports for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Plug & play nicely with any LCD TV, Plasma TV or LED TV — basically any big screen TV that support HDMI inputs will work.

Technically you don’t necessary need a Full HD/HD ready TV to use it (bummer if you don’t have one — I’m joking). Get a HDMI converter to magically turn your old tube TV or none HD ready TV to work with your iPad. It’s not that hard really — Maybe the experience might degrade a little.

How-To Use Apple Digital AV Adapter

On iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch the adapter can be use for HDMI output and smartly allow Apple USB to be connected for recharging and accessing data between devices.

To use it – it is as easy as plug-in your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch from one end of Apple digital AV Adapter to other end of your big screen TV via a HDMI cable.

iPad 2 vs. iPhone 4

iPad 2 gives much better experience with this adapter. What you get was a mirrored copy of iOS.

iPhone 4 on the other hand do not mirror iOS, only supported apps will get to be display on the big screen.

Apple Digital AV Adapter in Action

iOS iPad2

Mirroring turn on — standard screen size. On iPhone 4 mirroring was disable.

Windows 8 on iPad 2

Example of supported apps (Parallels Mobile) in full screen on my 40″HDTV.

When & Where to use Apple Digital AV Adapter?

Possible usage (Please share if you have a different experience)

Frequent traveler – If you found yourself stuck with boring channel it’s time to blast your favorite shows from your device to big screen TV in your hotel room.
Home Entertainment Setup
Presentations

The Upside & Downside

At RM119 I think it’s overpriced. If you are getting one of this unit from none Apple shop it is probably cost half the price and did the exact same thing.
The adapter is a pain to use sometime — slip off from device easily if you accidentally knock it over.
The easier way to view photos and watch movie on big screen TV!

Other than that, have Apple Digital AV Adapter will travel!

Angry Birds Space Takeoff from Malaysian Space Station

Fui Fa — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:22:53 +0000

Installing and Playing Angry Birds Space is what Malaysian should be doing right now.

Angry Birds Space was launched worldwide this morning but was not available for download up till late evening.

If you did manage to download this morning – You’re a genius.

Screen Shots of Angry Birds Space

Free Angry Birds Space

iOS users you’ve got to pay

iPhone/ iPod Touch ¢0.99
iPad $2.99

Android Users – It’s Free

your lucky son of the gun.

Official Angry Birds Space

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRxSVEM-Bto

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