iPad 2

It has been a long time since I last updated my blog. So, here I am, taking a rest from the busy life and update on iPad 2.

My iPad2 Information:
Model: iPad 2 3G + WiFi, 32GB - RM2199
Accessories: Blue iPad Smart Cover - RM159
                    Matte Screen Protector  - RM58
                    Back iPad 2 Hard Case - RM52
Total: RM2468

Blue iPad Smart Cover

Back of iPad 2 with Hard Case

Basically, I'd spend around RM2.5K to check email, social, books, games and watching series. I'm now using iPad 2 more than my own laptop because I like to lay on sofa and do what I usually do with my laptop.

There are a lot of free application in Apple Store which I'm now already outdated. Just within 2 months, I manage to use 24G our of 32G of space. You can imagine how many free application out there. But some of the application are useful and fun while some you will get bored after sometimes. So, it is time to house keep my iPad 2.

iPad 2 32GB

Free engraving

So far, I feel iPad come in handy as I can bring it anywhere I want and with 3G enabled, I can use it anytime  as long as the 3G network is available.

Now, talk about the cons of iPad 2, the front and rear camera quality is really bad. You can only use it for video call and nothing else. I did not use more than 5 times playing around with the camera due to the bad quality.

Although iPad 2 is 33% lighter than iPad 1, after holding for hours, you will still feel the weight on your hand. But, with the iPad Smart Cover, I still manage to make it stand on my belly.

Smart Cover - typing mode

Smart Cover - Movie Mode

For those who like to play flash games and watch video online, it might be a hard time for you because current iOS does not support adobe flash. As a window based user, I found it not so friendly when using the iOS compare with windows. For example, when I downloaded a video from my email, normally I will just double click it to play the video. To play the video from iPad 2, I cannot automatically save it to my local hard drive and play it. I guess this is the different between a PC and a iPad.

Now I can't wait for the latest iOS 5. It should be a great fun with the multitasking gesture and notification center.

iPad 2 is here

Yes, as stated in the title, I'd gotten my iPad 2 last Monday. I'm now busy with my work and have no time to update my blog. Hopefully I will have sometime for myself to update more details on iPad 2

iPad 2 is coming to town

Yesterday I received email from Apple store saying that iPad 2 is shipping. Estimated delivery date is 19th May 2011. Currently, I'm not sure where it's exact location.

Delivered by 19/05/2011

Where is Hhp?

WD Elements

WD Elements 2TB (RM309) is what I get this round during PIKOM PC Fair. It took me some times to struggle just to get one hard disk. At the end, I went for WD Elements instead of My Book Studio 2TB (my 2 choices) because My Book Studio 2TB is out of stock.

During unpacking the box, to my surprise that the adapter have 3 type of changeable head which is good for those that always travel. But, I do not think that people will travel with a 3.5" hard disk.

Comparing to My Book Studio 2TB cost around RM349, My Book Studio cost RM40 more expensive but it include a auto backup software and during any damage to your hard drive within 3 years, Western Digital will restore the content of your hard disk. This is something which was not provided by WD Elements.

Hard disk, manual, adapter and USB Cable

Charger with changeable socket head

PIKOM PC Fair (I) May 2011

Today I went to PIKOM PC Fair with my friend to shop for hard disk and to get some information about 3G plan for my future iPad 2. I manage to get the item I wanted but for the 3G plan, it was not fruitful as most of the sales person are promoting more on the postpaid plan rather than prepaid plan. However, me and my friend prefer prepaid plan which is more reasonable for us that will only use it on and off.

After one round of information gathering and sightseeing, I went to grab hard disk and a universal charger for my friend. Due to my hard disk cost around RM300 within single receipt, I'm eligible for the lucky draw and a PIKOM 25th anniversary post it note. 

Items:

1. WD Elements 3.5" 2TB - RM309

2. CLiPtec Universal Charger - RM26

Hard disk, universal charger and free post it note

Close up

Here come Smart Cover

After monitoring the DHL site for a few days, finally it is here. I'm not sure why the Smart Cover and iPad 2 was not come in bundle (may be Steve Jobs does not want his customer to wait for an item too long), I had received my Smart Cover before my iPad 2. I'm going to leave the cover unwrap until I got my hand on my iPad 2

Package from DHL

Blue iPad 2 Smart Cover

Front view

Back view

iPad 2 - Smart Cover Location Update

Yes, iPad 2 Smart Cover is now located at DHL warehouse Kuala Lumpur. Just within one day, it shifted from  Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. Hopefully they will reach me tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Although the main character was not here yet. So, now let me feel the cover first

Kuala Lumpur

Looking at the order, the summary is showing engraved for iPad 2. But, going further into the details, it still allow me to edit the words. So, it is engraved or not?

Engraved

Engraved but editable?

Should I change my engraving?

iPad 2 - Smart Cover Delivering

Good news for today, my iPad 2 smart cover is delivering from Singapore. Estimated delivery date will be 6th May 2011, another 4 days to go

06/05/2011

Current location: Singapore

iPad 2

Today, I went to Switch and Harvey Norman to checkout the available stock in the store. As I expected, (although deep in my heart still hope there will be ready stock available) all the iPad 2 sold out within a day.

So, now have to wait for the delivery from online store. The estimated delivery date stated today is 23rd May 2011. Hope this date will not change in next few days.

iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G 32G + Blue Smart Cover

Nothing but iPad 2

Apple Store is now selling iPad 2 both black and white. The price starting from RM1.5K for 16GB Wi-Fi only model to RM2.5K for 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G model. For smart cover, the polyurethane case price is RM159 while the leather case is RM299. 

Which one should I go for? Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB or 32GB? Buy from online store or directly from reseller?  

iPad 2 price

Smart cover

The delivering time for iPad 2 is around 1-2 weeks with or without free engraving

Finally it is here~

The long waited iPad 2 is finally here. Can't wait until tomorrow, not sure how overwhelm this product will be in Malaysia.

Straits Quay Penang Here I Go Again

Yesterday, I went to Straits Quay again, this time is to guide my sister to the exact location of Sugar which sold bakery items. Entering the main concourse from the ground floor car park, there are new decoration on the stage which was not there two weeks ago. I guess you can know how strong the wind blow for the day by counting the number of spinning wind mill.

Flower of mini wind mill

Spinning with the wind

Back to the location of Sugar, it is located at Quay West first floor (toward the entrance to Quay North from Quay West), just opposite Subway. They are providing classes such as Sugar Art and Bread Making. You can find more information in their blog.

Sugar

Some decoration of their shop

Wedding cakes

While my sister shopping at Sugar, I had a walk outside to have the breezing air. Yes, you can see a yacht parking at the harbor.

Whose yacht is this?

Lady Kinari

Before calling the day off, I went to check on the new opening Charlie Brown Cafe and took a few shots. It was a bit rush as my sister need to go back soon. So, we do not stay for the food and drinks. I saw the staff are preparing for a party in the party room while a lot of people taking picture just about everywhere (I'm one of them).

One of the party room

Charlie Brown and Snoopy

 Charlie Brown and Friends miniature

Close up

From side

Giant statue of Snoopy and Charlie Brown

Main entrance

Where do you think these badge looking thing located?

Yup, at the ceiling

Charlie Brown and Friends

Too bad my camera cannot took all of them in single picture

Another Visit to Straits Quay

Today I took a visit to Straits Quay with my mum which located at Tanjung Tokong (behind Island Plaza). Our plan for today is to help my sister locate one bakery shop, Sugar and get her some of bakery items.

After gotten all the items, we have a walk around the Straits Quay. We saw a ship from first floor center wing, which I think is from Norway (red flag with blue cross on top of a white cross) park at the harbor. It is sometime new which you will not see it everyday in Straits Quay. Normally the harbor will left blank or may be one or two small boat park at the there.

Taken from first floor center wing

Can you see someone is on the left side of the ship?

Taken from Quay South under a tree shade

Can you find the Norway flag?

When walking toward the south part of Quay West, I'm excited to see the new Charlie Brown Cafe which still under renovation. It will be the first cafe in Malaysia with Snoopy and Charlie Brown desserts and drinks. Can't wait for it to open, I love how they play with the coffee.......

The Entrance

Coming Soon!

Lining up for school bus

Where is our school bus?

When walking around Quay South, we saw a bakery shop, Four Season Bakery and decided to get some bread. The shop environment is good, you can have your tea break there with bread and wine or coffee. Not sure how will the bread taste, but it smell good when you entering the shop.

Four Season Bakery

At the leftmost end of Quay South

Tuna bread and Cheese bread

If you been to Straits Quay, you will never miss out the light house.

From first floor inside Quay West

View from Quay South

View from Quay West walkway