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Which would you choose between these two:

iPhone or iPod Touch?

I’m directing this to fellow Malaysians since iPhone is NOT officially available in Malaysia, but iPod Touch is.

My point? I’ve come across friends and people who owns the iPhone, obviously the “cracked” version. But why would they spent lots of money on something that doesn’t really work to its 100% capability?

Well, they obviously want to have the coolest gadget to-date, with all its bells and whistles like built-in WiFi and 3G for web surfing, music player, video player, complete organizer, photo storage, cool games and many more. But us Malaysians don’t really get 100% of its functionality. Okay, so the phone and sms function works too, but I understand that it’s completely unreliable due to the device being “cracked”.

If you like all the bells and whistles that comes with it, why not invest on the cheaper iPod Touch instead? It is fully functional, fully supported by Apple Malaysia and all the things in iPhone are inside the iPod Touch too, minus the phone function.

If I were to choose between the two, I’d choose the iPod Touch. I already have a phone to do all the calling and smses. I just need a gadget to keep and play all my multimedia files, games, photos, to use as a PIM (Personal Information Manager or better known as organizer), browse the web with its built-in WiFi, plus I can download all the cool and latest apps directly from Apple Store via iTunes or directly from the device itself.

Bottom line is, at least I know that the iPod Touch is 100% fully functional, and cheaper too. I still don’t see why some people are willing to spend on something that is not fully functional.

I guess it’s the coolness of owning it.

I hope I can find more time to blog again. Been quite busy lately, busy with work, busy with Raya preparations and busy with many other things. If only I have Internet at home, things would be easier. Come to think of it, I still haven’t blogged about my recent trip to Sarawak and I have loads of photos to upload.

Well, hope it will be soon.

It’s been 2 days since the Government reduced the petrol price of RM0.10 and RM0.15 before that. But do you feel the difference? We certainly felt the impact when they increased the petrol price to RM2.70++ that day, and now they are saying that the 10 cents drop will help lighten the burden of the Rakyat. WTF?!

Unless they reduce it to the original price, then that will certainly make everyone happy. *sigh*

Just taking the opportunity to wish all my muslim friends, Selamat Berpuasa and Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

I just landed back in KL yesterday evening and now I’m back at work. It was a nice and refreshing holiday in Sarawak, which has become my yearly tradition. I have many tales to tell but that will come soon, tomorrow maybe, oh yeah, and lots of photos too.

While I was away…

1. DS Anwar Ibrahim won in Permatang Pauh and a seat in the Parliament. - This is a good wake up call for BN. Honestly I’m quite happy with the result.

2. Closing of Beijing Olympics, next… London in 2012.

3. Avril Lavinge concert was cancelled, and then re-approved. Reason for cancellation, Avril is too sexy. - What? Which part of Avril is too sexy la?

4. Malaysia Today portal got banned! - Dunno what to say…

Ok, I’ll blog some fun stuffs later.

WiMAX is expected to launch today.

Michael Lai, the Chief Executive Officer of Packet One (P1) Berhad said that the company will officially roll out its first stage of WiMax services which will cover the Klang Valley in around KLCC, Setapak, Sentul, Gombak and some areas of Subang. Prices for the services ranges from RM60 to RM100 depending on the speed of the broadband internet access. He said “We intend to be a regional player. We have been talking to some new WiMAX licensees in the region and are exploring opportunities for potential collaborations,”

- MalaysiaToday.com

But…

Only few coverage areas? Waitaminute…isn’t WiMAX’s coverage is within 100km radius or something? What are they launching anyway? WiMAX or WiFi?

If it’s truly a WiMAX, then those who are within 100km radius of KLCC should be able to get the signal. Right? I’m in Damansara area, and KLCC to Damansara is way less than 100km. So I should be able to get WiMAX too. But why the limited coverage?

This is so sad. Most of us have been waiting for WiMAX for a long time already, and these people have been delaying their services too many times already. And finally when they are ready to launch, I don’t see it as WiMAX, more like juiced up WiFi only.

Guess we have to wait again…