From candybar phones to the clamshells, Nokia to Motorola then to Sony Ericsson. Yeah, I've tried them out before. But finally, here comes my first slider, and also my first phone from Samsung - the SGH-D900i.

Ultra Edition 12.9.

Well, got it for quite a reasonable price. The whole package comes with an original stylish slider from FMG, a stereo headset, USB cable, 1GB Micro SD card, a few manuals and a software CD. As from the seller, this phone comes with an 18 months warranty coverage from any of the FMG outlets nationwide. Not bad huh.

One shiny looking dude.

The shiny metallic Samsung D900i is one of of the award winning Ultra series model introduced during mid 2007. The thickness is 12.9mm and it weights only 85 grams which is typical for modern day solutions, handset is positioned as “slim” and is part of Ultra Edition, this is fashion tribute.

Sliding it is smooth.

Function wise? A 3.15 Megapixel camera with Auto Focus and flash, 30 frame per seconds of high resolution video recording, FM radio, MP3 player etc. What more can you ask from a slim little gadget like this?

Now, this is slim. Only 12.9 mm.

Well, in fact what caught my attention the most is the design of the phone. It comes with a metallic silver metal front cover with a reflective 2.0" 256k colour TFT screen. With it's sliding function, it makes the phone looked more stylish and in a sense, more professional looking.

A hidden 3 megapixel camera.

I would say that i have totally no regrets of getting this good looking little dude. Hopefully (touch wood), nothing bad'll happen and i guess for a really long period of time, i won't be changing anymore phones. Heh.

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To end this post, i would like to share with you guys a few pictures taken with this phone's camera. Looks good.

" Telemarketing." Taken with ISO 100. Sephia mode.

" Keyboard. "

" My Inspiron. "


" EPF. "

" For Men. "

JUST ANOTHER SHORT STORY.

Went through my friendster bulletins today and found something really funny, just feel like sharing it with you guys. Anyway, that's what blogging is all about isn't it? Heh.

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The story starts here.


Seorang isteri ingin menghubungi suaminya, tetapi telefonnya tidak ada kredit lalu menyuruh anak lelakinya menyampaikan mesej penting kepada si suami yang sedang bekerja di tapak pembinaan. Selepas si anak membuat panggilan, si anak memberitahu ibunya seorang perempuan lain yang menjawab pesanan telefon. Walaupun sudah berkali-kali si anak menelefon, tetap perempuan itu juga yang menjawab. Si isteri pun dengan marahnya menunggu kepulangan suami dari kerja di depan pintu rumah. Sesampainya suami, si isteri membelasah habis-habisan si suami kerana perlakuan curangnya. Habis berkumpul jiran tetangga di depan rumah untuk melihat drama petang itu. Si isteri menyuruh anaknya memberitahu semua orang apa yang dikatakan oleh perempuan di talian tadi. Si anak pun cakap..


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' Harap maaf, nombor yang anda dail berada di luar kawasan liputan. Sila cuba sebentar lagi '.

The end.


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Cha-ed tou? Haha.

IPOH - FOOD IN THE CITY

In this post, i'll introduce to you guys a few of the popular eateries you can find throughout Ipoh. Yeah, it's true that Ipoh is all about good food. Especially if you're chicken craving, the Ipoh beansprout chicken will definitely fullfil your desire.

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#1 Restaurant Lou Wong

Perhaps this is the place to go for tauge Ipoh kuay teow. This corner shop is most famous for the steamed chicken and beansprout dishes that go with a bowl of piping hot kuay teow soup. Although there are a few stalls selling the same menu along the street, locals tend to make a beeline for this place. Lou Wong gets pretty busy from late evening onwards.

A unique way of serving drinks. They just throw this tray on your table and ask you to choose your drinks instead of taking down your orders.

In Ipoh, chicken must always come with beansprout. It seems that Ipoh produces one of the best beansprout in Malaysia due to their clean and nutritious water from the valley. In fact, this is also why Ipoh produces lots of leng luis. Haha.

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#2 Cowan Street Beansprout Chicken and Hor Fun

If you're looking for the best "Nga Choi Kai" (Beansprout Chicken) in town, this is the place you're looking for. Personally, i feel Cowan Street serves better beansprout chicken than the overpopulated "Lou Wong". They serve tender and juicy chicken with fat and crunchy beansprout which you will eat along with their famous "hor fun", which looks more like the Kuey Teow here in KL.

#3 Restaurant Foh San

The ever famous Foh San is really for the early risers. This is a favourite haunt for the older folks - after their morning exercises and in for a cup of tea and an array of no frills, scrumptious dim sum to start the day. It's no surprise therefore, that getting a seat is difficult. After getting yourself a table, you may have to fight to get noticed as the waitresses are often too busy to entertain.

A huge varieties of local made Dim Sum to choose from.
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#4 Kedai Kopi Thean Chun (Old Town)

The coffeshop have a whole range of stalls selling all types of hawker food. The shop is always crowded but turnover is also high, so getting a table is not a problem, after a short wait. It is opened daily from 7am to 4pm. The favourite here is the har (prawn) mee, reputed to be the best in town. the chee cheong fun is also a must try. Although it is also known for its satay, the standard has dropped a bit as the old operator has retired and the stall is now managed by new tenant. The egg custard is also popular and sold off if you are a bit late.

Almost gone. The rojak, hor fun, popiah, beansprout and chee cheong fun, which is a must try!

If you have difficulty locating this kopi tiam (coffee shop), it's the one that has its walls lined with large old mirrors.
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#5 Tong Sui Kai (Dessert street)

If you're looking for a taste of local desserts, then this is the place to be. It also serves 'Tong Sui' that will be able to soothe parched throats. " You name it, we make it! " is their tagline.

The crowds. Not easy to get a seat here.

White fungus boiled with gingko nuts.

"Char Tan" (Tea Egg?) and "Zha Kor Ping" (Shaved ice with ssorted fruits).

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Ipoh's food is famous, and comparable to that from Penang. Many people, some from as far as Singapore, actually travel to this city just to taste its variety of great food. There are numerous dishes worthy of gluttons but visitors to Ipoh should make it a point to taste the local fare. Chances are the cuisine here is more varied and likely to be tastier than many other places in Malaysia.

IPOH MALI.

Ipoh is all about good food and pretty girls. I have totally no idea how's Ipoh like until the day i got myself there. I was there on a weekend job for Astro. It was a Saturday. Great morning with clear blue sky, we started our journey towards the town at 10am. It takes approximately 2.5 hrs to reach Ipoh through Gopeng, Perak.

The limestone hill can be spotted easily at least once every 10km along the highway.


At approximately 12.00pm, we touched down on the little town of Gopeng, the southern part of the state of Perak. Had the famous "kai chuk" (chicken porridge) for our lunch at a foodcourt near the morning market. Couldn't provide the photo here but if you're seriously into trying the porridge, i would suggest you to drop by Gopeng town and ask the locals for the location.


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It takes only 30 minutes drive from Gopeng to the busy town of Ipoh. At 12.30pm, we checked in at Syuen Hotel. A 4-star hotel centered in the heart of Ipoh town. 5 minutes walk to Ipoh Parade and 10 minutes walk to Ipoh Convent (Wondering why i put it as a landmark? Cause it's a girl school. Haha).

The lobby of Syuen Hotel. Beautiful interior, it "feels" so British.

Twin sharing deluxe room.

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2pm. It's work time!

TVBS staff setting up the "Minutes to Fame" stage.

Participants getting ready for rehearsal.

Our booth.

Our products. Astro on Demand: Drive of Life.

The crowds.

Joey Leung on the stage.

Joey Leung again.

Backstage pics. Joey Leung, King Kong and Phoebe Yap.

Invited guest from Hong Kong, Cheuk Kei (I think).

The "Minutes to Fame" started off at 2pm and ended at 7pm. Our job finished at 9pm though. Fuh. Exhausted.

There goes a day.

Will be posting more pictures and reviews of foods in Ipoh on my next post. So, stay with me. =)

SIMPSONS!

Was really busy since the day i'm back from Ipoh, yamcha-ed till 1am twice in a row at Williams, meeting up old secondary schoolmates and coursemates from Sarawak. Travelling from Universiti to USJ, den from USJ back to Universiti again and lost my way in between. Phew. I'm exhausted.


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Simpson's here!


I've got the trailer here, watch it! =)



Heard that it's a good movie, in fact better than Transformers? Must check it out!