Canon Selphy CP800

Upon receiving my bonus last year, I bought something which I had wanted for a long time. Actually, not very long, just 1 month nia. It’s like the best purchase of the year, my year I mean.

I’m sure a lot of you have questions now, how much does it cost, is it worth buying, how about the ink cartridge and papers?

Okay…

At first, I went to Interhouse’s website and left a request for the price (quotation) of the printer. Waited couple of days but still no reply.. Probably it’s because it was during end of the year and everyone was on holiday. So I called up and asked for the price directly and the answer I got was not a very… how should I say… was not an amount that make me smile.

So I came up with solution no.2, asking a friend in KL to help me buy and bring it back to me when he’s back for CNY. Price, RM549.00. Fair enough.

Just when I was about to send over the money, I received a reply from Hasmin, Interhouse Canon Brunei and the price quoted by him completely blown me away! For the exact same model (latest CP800), it’s even cheaper than Canon Malaysia’s price. Woohooo! No more worrying about “just in case”, “if rosak”, “warranty issue how?” !!! Nyek nyek nyek!!!

Note: Hasmin told me it’s the special launching promotion price and I’m the last person quoted with that price (he said one lar…), and strictly cash term as well. So I’m not going to tell how much I got it for.

Terus booked one and got Bobby to pick it up for me and viola…

A photo printer!!! My baby is here~

In my opinion… for me only lah har… don’t marah ah…. a photo printer is a better choice compare to a polaroid. Of course, if the “instant” issue is not what you care for. It’s cheaper (the film + cartridge), the photo size is bigger, more layout choices (1up, 2up, 4up, 8up and ID layout), and you get to select what photo you want to print… (doh)

 

No more feeling awkward going to the shop printing camwhore / silly / ”romantic” (not that I have any) pictures.
No more excuse of being lazy to copy the photos and going to the shop.
What I like most, take picture, take out the memory card, straight away print a few copies and give it to your friends and no one will be left out!

Some people find me funny for buying this but.. why?

I find this product extremely useful (for me) wor..

Oh, I forgot to tell you how much the ink cartridge and papers is…

Okay, for a box of KP108IN, 108 pieces of postcards (papers) and cartridge (sold together in a box), it’s B$43.00.

That’s $43 divide by 108 = 40 cents per piece for a 4R!
Isn’t it the same as sending it to the shop?

This is how it print out

 

p/s: This is not a paid ad! I’m just blogging about this because I really like my FIFI (Yes, I like to name my stuffs)

p/p/s: But after seeing KBF’s post about the HP wireless printer, I super super super like also lah! Imagine receiving something from lover and friends instantly (with colours) just by sending through email. Technologies, I salute you!

Canon G10 or Panasonic LX3?

I’m sure if you have me in your FB, MSN or keep track of my Plurkies, you should know that I’m now thinking whether to get a G10 or LX3.

Okay, the fact is.. I had already read enough reviews in the internet, and compared these two cameras side-by-side for N times. Yet I have not really made up my mind which to get.

Quite a number of friends voted for G10, and only very very few.. okay lah.. just one, Intan picked LX3.. because she has one herself. And since I’m home (in Seria) with 24/7 internet.. I’m going to do something really geeky, build a table and compare them myself, in my own way and not so much of technical terms.

p/s: Once you go Windows Live Writer, you can never go back to “html” format of blogging. WLW has really spoiled me.

Here goes, my super bimbotic comparison that will make all gadget geeks slap their forehead till oh-che (blue black).

Camera	Canon Powershot G10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Announced in	17th September 2008 WIN (Because it’s newer)	21st July 2008
Appearance	Looks so “tai-kau-soi” – big and clumsy and only available in just one colour.	Looks better and available in two colors! Like that already win liao lah! And some more, look what XX did to her LX3! I know I won’t be as rajin as her to zhng the camera but at least, it can be beautified kan? WIN
Dimensions	109 x 78 x 46 mm	109 x 60 x 27 mm WIN (cos its slimmer)
Weight	390 g (13.8 oz)	265 g (9.3 oz) WIN (cos lighter – I don’t need muscles in my biceps)
Storage type	SD/SDHC/MMC card	SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal (50MB) WIN (because I always terlupa that my SD card is still inside my lappie. You have no idea how many times I brought out an “empty” camera with no SD card inside)
Effective pixels	14.7 million WIN	10.1 million
ISO Rating	Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600	Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 WIN? (Wah lao eh, damn kiasu this camera! But, I don’t think I will use up to that tinggi ISO eh)
Zoom wide (W)	28mm WIN (Both of them have wide lens but G10 more hebat. Ngam for kiasu people like me who wanna capture everything in one shot)	24mm
Zoom tele (T)	140 mm (5 x) WIN (No idea what does this do but, more mean more lihai right?)	60 mm (2.5 x)
Viewfinder	Optical (Tunnel) WIN (Okay, I used to think that I don’t really need a viewfinder but now I need it! Because my the display light of my FX8 always went off and I can’t even see what was I taking, having a VF is damn useful okay. Can save battery life also I guess?)	None
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec or custom WIN (Because 2s is too short and 10s is too long. This one can customized one leh! Cool or not?)	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Continuous Drive	Yes, 0.7 fps (less frames per second, but unlimited… Hmmm)	Yes, 2.5 fps, max 8 images (More frames per second, so can be more kiasu because can keep ci-cak, ci-cak.. but max 8 pictures only leh… ) WIN (cos I think I won’t be that kiasu acting like a pro taking pictures non-stop)
Movie clips	Yes, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps, 160 x 120 @ 15 fps (Lower resolution but more fps) HOW?	Yes, 1280 x 720 @ 24 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps (Higher resolution but less fps) HOW?
Pros	At base ISO and in high contrast conditions, this is the highest resolving compact we have ever tested Capable of very good results at lower ISO settings (Below ISO 400), and very usable for standard sized prints (noise and NR effects are visible on screen however) Very little vignetting and good edge-to-edge sharpness across the zoom range Very low lens distortion (none at the long end) RAW mode (and RAW+JPEG option) surprisingly fast - and useful Classic 'rangefinder' styling looks great, fit & finish superb Improved handling (much better grip) - one of the best handling compacts currently available Improved grip makes one handed operation quite comfortable (and secure), and generally fun-to-play-with gadget that encourages the user to take pictures Huge feature set Real, usable photographic control ISO and EV dial on body and external access to all important controls My Menu for quick access to most used menu options Higher resolution, sharper screen that works pretty well in bright light Higher capacity battery Rugged, solid construction and excellent build quality 28-140mm focal length range is all you need in most everyday situations Effective image stabilization with 3-4 stop advantage Fast and responsive overall performance (slightly slower than G9 due to larger files) Optional teleconverter Well designed optional underwater housing Software bundle now includes a full (powerful) version of Digital Photo Professional Flash hot shoe for dedicated flash units Built-in flash performs well Two custom modes and customizable shortcut button Wide range of image color and sharpness parameters 1cm macro mode Excellent movie quality WIN	Good image quality at low ISO settings Exceptionally bright F2.0-2.8 lens 24mm wide angle Decent high ISO performance (up to ISO 1600) Unique choice of aspect ratios at a consistent angle-of-view Comprehensive photographic control High quality construction with attractive design Automatic correction of chromatic aberration Feels fast and responsive High resolution screen Generally reliable exposure and focus Effective image stabilization Generally good user interface Raw mode & fully-featured RAW conversion software included Plenty of in-camera control over image parameters Good battery life Well priced (compared to its peers) Easy to use
Cons	Rather slow lens (in terms of aperture) by traditional G series standards No articulated LCD (another traditional G series feature) Price is very high considering other cameras in its class and low end DSLRs Some noise visible even at ISO 80, Noise Reduction effects start to creep in and smear detail from about ISO 200 ISO 800 and 1600, though improved from the G9, are still so noisy (and soft) they're almost pointless, ISO 3200 very low resolution and complete waste of time Focus sometimes hunts in low light at longer focal lengths and in macro mode Continuous mode slightly slower than the G9 Highlight clipping and metering issues in bright conditions (though to some degree fixable in RAW) Some chromatic aberration visible at wide end of zoom in all shots Focus speeds and shutter lag (when using LCD) could be better	60mm telephoto will be restricting for some Noise reduction can impact on low-contrast detail Underpowered flash Auto flash keen on using 1/30th second shutter speed (but keeps ISO down) Disappointing white balance performance (though has a fine-tune option) Occasional dynamic range problems in very contrasty scenes Controls awkward for those with large fingers WIN
Rating	Out of 10 From Dpreview - 8.6 From CNet – 7.6 From Digitalcamera HQ – 8.6 Average – 8.27	Out of 10 From Dpreview - 8.5 From CNet – 8 From Digitalcamera HQ – 9.1 Average – 8.53 WIN
Price	SGD 789.00 Free: 8GB (price from AlanPhoto)	SGD 679.00 Free: 8GB + Case + Card reader + LCD Protector + Mini Pod (price from AlanPhoto) WIN
No. of WINs	7	9 WIN! Okay, 9 + 1 = 10 wins!

So what do you think?

Just leave comments here or vote for it at my sidebar...
Ignore the D60, not planning to get that after talking to Sas.

Pikom PC Fair 2007 (Miri)

I'm so busy and yet I feel the urge to blog. Just let me get free with my keyboard will you? Let me enjoy the moment alone between me, the cpu, monitor and keyboard. I need to talk (blog).

Sorry CC. Promise I'll do the tag in my next post yah. I got to get ideas to blog like a drama queen first mah~


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I went to Miri yesterday, just to have a great day with my gigi-besi. See, he's not the only one who make sacrifices doing trips just to see his chalie, I do the same too leh.

Shopping is never seldom my first choice of things to do in Miri. I still will go Bintang plaza (Parkson) and Boulevard those, but I wouldn't stay in a boutique or shoe shop for hours (Girls who can do it, I salute you!). But... I can stay for hours in Popular :p (Stealing ideas and reading free books. Hahahhaha)

We passed by the Miri stadium and saw the big big canvas banner hanging there advertising about the PC fair. Then I asked Bobby if he would mind if we dropped by there later to kaypoh. I wanted to see if there's any difference between Brunei and Miri's PC fair.

Miri Stadium

The Entrance

Since it is held inside the indoor stadium, it kind of remind me of BITEX 2002 of Brunei that is also held inside our national stadium.

To be honest, I had already prepared myself not seeing much difference in them. It's never going to be like any of those in Taiwan, KL or Singapore with sexy show girls in skimpy cloths anyway. No freebies, only leaflets and product brochures.

No surprise at all.

Pikom PC Fair

But I do like the idea of having those small stalls with tables and chairs provided for elders to take a rest, while their children go roam around surveying for their dream laptops.


Just after a few walks, I realized something. 70% of the booths are from Boulevard IT Superstore! Gila.... I think they just moved their whole shop there.

Bombarded by the below sign board

The thing is, if there's no attractive price offered to the public, why waste money and time in moving them in to the fair, when people can just go to the shop?

And also, exhibit us the latest technology la.

I know Brother has a good range of printers available... But why sell the sewing machine there? Should know that those who went there are interested in technologies, and not some auntie carrying their groceries basket what.

[Random Photos of what is sold there]

Cameras and Camcorders
Vaio

Sorry, I didn't saw the pink one that makes every kawaii girls shout in high pitch, "AI!!!! SO CUTE! I LIKE! ITS PINK! I WANT"

PXP & I-pood
*LOL*

Accessories & Batteries

Pasar Malam style of jual pisang,
I mean MP3/ 4 players hanging up there.

Nothing new, nothing surprising.

Except for the below item... I'd been dying to touch it ever since I saw the brochure in the Mall's PC Fair last two week.

ASUS W5Fe

From the inside, it does look no difference from the rest of the brands, but wait till you see the cover. Ter-amazed!


See that? It has an external auxiliary display on its cover which offers easy access convenience.

How clever!

Now, this is what I call Sexaaaaaaaay~


Price RM6,988. CFKing is selling it for $35xx or $36xxI can't remember. If only they have a white one for this.

Being able to touch and play around with laptop had made my trip to the fair worthwhile. I love ASUS! (Blame it on the working experience I had giving the chance to have the first hand play with the latest Asus products.)

And I know some guys out there drool over the below item.

ASUS LAMBORGHINI VX2

And oh oh, I saw a guy wearing bright pink with green. I just need to take a shot of it. I don't want to give any negative comment about this, else I know I'll offend some really sensitive and fragile people out there and I really don't want any hate comments here.

*mouth zipped*

I'm a coward, I admit.

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Have you seen the new TV commercial of KFC's rice. The one the guy go and say, "Mou sik fan ah?" (Don't eat rice ah?).

I went to KFC and saw the display of it. I get so curious about it that I must go and touch and play with it. Hehheeee. Like a kid I know.

I think it's real rice. But I don't know what thing they use to stick them together hard like a rock.

And I asked Bobby to take a picture of me with the rice. Eh, a lot of people passing by you know, even Bobby gets a bit malu. What to do, the girlfriend like that one, he just need to get use to it.

Look so different from the previous sexy pose right? Hahahaa. This is the real Nonnie.

Rojak Post

Foreword:
Named this post "Rojak" because it's really going to be a bit here and there. I'm just being greedy, once I think what I want to blog, I'll try to blog it terus, if not I'll never will anymore.

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First of all, thanks for all the comments you kind people has left me. Eventhough most of you are praising Bobby more, and asked about the Eastwood Golf & Country Club & Cellnique Sebum Gel thingie.

I actually SMS Bobby this,
"Bi ah, you took all my focus liao lor. Everyone say you're sweet & romantic. My card kalah already. And why you didn't comment one?"

He replied,



Haha. I know he's just saying that to make me feel better.

Most of your comments were saying that I'm so lucky to get a boyfriend like him, but... Do you all know that this "luck" didn't come easily?

We work hard for it.
For growing the passion, and "maintaining" our relationship.

(okie, don't want to say so much here karang got people thinks that I'm showing off)

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I kana tagged by Kenny. Post up six mindless but colour coordinated pictures. I searched high and low in my folders.. Hard to find eh, because all the photos I took has "face" in it one.

I looked left and right, thinking.. "Hmm.. I'll just cheat and take some pictures now then, but what colour?"

"No Pink, everyone loves "Pink" nowadays.. too common.."
(No offense to those who loves Pink kay)

Then I saw my love journal. Ok! Red, passion!

Here, the pictures.. along with captions.

Cherry tomatoes

My mum planted them. But no one in the family appreciate it. So she always ended up giving it away (to Pingko). And now, she malas to plant them anymore..

Love Journal

With all our memories inside

My (Stupid) Phone

See, Bobby said he'll get me a new house phone. Nada pun? Hahaha

(Previous entry blogged about this stupiak phone *HERE*)

My Blood Donation Booklet

Anyone need B+ blood, let me know. I even donate my Blood Platelets k.

My Door Hanger

Not in used anymore ever since I moved back to Seria

My name card holder

Not in used anymore too.
Because government don't print business cards for TEACHERS!

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Ever feel frustrated sending files one by one to your friends over the internet?

Here, let me introduce you, HAMACHI!

(No, Not TAMAGOTCHI! It's HAMACHI!)

It's an idiot proof software to establish a VPN ( Virtual Private Network) having a LAN connection with other party remotely.

(God, so long I didn't used terms like those ever since I quitted CFK)

Screenshot

You just need to download, set it up and register a nick. That's it.

Then create a network, invite your friend to join and you can access his/her shared folders now, and vice versa.

Easy right? I'm not going to teach step by step how to do it because in their website, it's already been stated. As long as you know how to read English, there shouldn't be any reason why you can't understand it.

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A little joke to share with you all. (Theen, I'm sorry, it's really funny bah)

Yesterday Theen came to my place. I was surfing on my own blog and she said,

Theen: Eee. You surfing your blog ah? I think your current skin doesn't look nice, very hard to see bah.

Then she went nearer to my monitor and looked at my screen.

Theen: Eh? How come it looks different when I viewed it in my PC?
Me: Because, you're using Microsoft IE, my blog is best view in Firefox mah.

Theen: Oh ya hor.. No wonder. But nevermind, today I download the "Mozarella" already.

Me: Huh? Cheese ah? Muahhahahaahaha. Mozilla Firefox lah. You gila cheese till like that meh?

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Theen, repeat after me.MO.ZIL.LA- FIRE.FOX !

One more time, MO.ZIL.LA - FIRE.FOX.

Good, very good. Cikgu Nonnie give you candy.

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p/s: Spiritual Garden is best viewed using Mozarella Cheese. Oops. It's Mozilla Firefox.