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Tablet Position

melvinleo — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:36:47 +0000

This is my using experience on all the Tablet out there included Apple iPad, Android Tablet, Blackberry Playbook.

So far the best is still Apple as they has most commitment from the Apps community and Apple iOS vision is in shape. The closest competitor in the area is Android Tablet but the Apps is still far behind while Playbook does secure their position well due to no fix for short time while the current launch is not working independently, heavily rely on BlackBerry Mobile Bridge, the idea was good but is not stable and slow as I just sell of my Playbook recently.

No offense I recently comment on AppStore vs MarketPlace is Shopping Store vs Market so which is better? Also using experience the iPad Apps is way better as mention above Apple has a better SDK and committed Apps developing while also a Proprietary software coding for mobile OS compare to Android and RIM is utilizing open source coding and not so mobile coding.

In the testing experience and history Apple is always win with lower RAM and Processor, same goes in mobile. With lower RAM and Processor but still exceeding other platform in graphic / processing performance, smoothness and lifespan. I have made a comment previously why the manufacture keep pointing the hardware but why not fix / optimize the OS…………………….

In the hardware processing as far as I know iPad 2 is leading where the exterior size also winning ppl heart as easy to carry and Apple involve into the finishing of cover as well is a perfection piece of ART.

A plus point for Apple is it give a continuous update of OS with a exceptional lifecycle compare to other.

Overall Android still néed more hard work on the MarketPlace while on the OS control over manufacture need to be enforce for optimizing and longer support lifecycle of the OS on specific device to protect customer ROI. While RIM need to fix their OS faster as from my experience they always slow.

Final recommendation is :
1. iPad 2
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab
3. Motorola Xoom

iPad vs iPad

melvinleo — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:07:33 +0000

iPad 1 vs iPad 2 simple comparison.

General:
Size : iPad 2 win
Weight : iPad 2 win
Sensor : iPad 2 with additional Gyro sensor
Camera : iPad 2 added with 2 camera
Processing / Graphic : iPad 2 come with a new A5 1Ghz Dual core chip while maintain the same 10 hours life span.

Performance:
Tested it able to load much faster in new apps like game or Excel / PowerPoint / Word or Magazine loading. But it can’t be really measure by human eye directly without testing tools.

I’m not gonna write too much wording for the general info which you can take from other blog or web, where i will be more focus on what best for what.

Any how the iPad 2 is the best so far compare to iPad 1, where it is lighter, slimmer easy to hold and is a worth replacement for heavy traveller like me without occupy too much of my backpack or luggage space.

For additional security can add WaveSecure or EMM http://www.mcafee.com/us/products/enterprise-mobility-management.aspx

USB vs FireWire 800

melvinleo — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:46:17 +0000

This is just a generic test of USB 2.0 vs FireWire 800 without performance number and long explain.

Even my FireWire is a 5400rpm drive but it still faster then USB 2.0, seem like the fact is the connectivity is the main effect, so the external case FireWire 800 is a worth investment.

Malaysia Telco APN Settings

melvinleo — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:11:15 +0000

This post tend to collection for my own reminder of configuration.

Celcom: celcom3g
Maxis: unet
Digi: diginet

How to Release IP in Mac via CLI

melvinleo — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:21:36 +0000

sudo ifconfig en1 down
sudo ifconfig en1 up

Mostly;
en0 is your wired ethernet jack
en1 is your airport card

Configure IP Address in Ubuntu / Debian

melvinleo — Sat, 09 May 2009 09:15:46 +0000

Edit the following file from the terminal:
sudo vim /etc/network/interfaces (enter in your password when asked)

Make sure iface eth0 inet static is present if you want to enter in a static IP address

Next, Change the Address, NetMask, Network, Broadcast and Gateway to match your network configuration. When you are finished, just hit ESC followed by :wq to save.

Restart your network to apply your settings.

sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart

How to Force Empty the Trash in Mac.

melvinleo — Sat, 09 May 2009 08:48:13 +0000

Just copy and paste the following command into Terminal and your trash will be emptied, no dialog boxes, no nothin’.

rm -rf ~/.Trash/*

or press “option” + Click Empty

Enable “Safari” debug menu in Mac.

melvinleo — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:47:35 +0000

To enable “Safari” debug menu in Mac, type the following command in Terminal (while Safari is NOT running):

 defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDebugMenu 1

Then launch Safari, and enjoy the new Debug menu.

The debug menu has some useful options on it, so you may find this a very useful hack. If you ever wish to disable it again, just repeat the command with a “0″ instead of a “1″.]

Example you can change the User-Agent
Control of Cache / JavaScript
Show Console / Error / ETC

Issue a DISC become stuck in Mac.

melvinleo — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:41:59 +0000

Issue

Issue a DISC become stuck in Macintosh. It may not be appearing on your desktop or could be causing the computer to lock up if the computer cannot recognize it properly.

Resolution

    * Open Terminal and type “drutil tray eject” to eject the disc/tray, and “drutil tray close” to close it.
    * Sometimes you can successfully use the eject disc button in iTunes even if the disc is not visible to the Finder
    * Using Toast Titanium; choose the EJECT DISC from the menubar.

Recipe Otak Otak

melvinleo — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:34:06 +0000

Ingredient
500g salmon
1 egg
3pcs daun kadok (chopped)
3pcs limau purut (kaffir lime) leaves
Salt to taste

To blend:
40g shallots
5g garlic
1cm young ginger
3 sticks serai (lemongrass)
1cm galangal
50g red chili
1cm fresh turmeric

Method:
1. Blend last seven ingredients. Add salmon and eggs and blend till well mixed. Season with salt.
2. Chop daun kadok and daun limau purut. Add to mixture.
3. Pour mixture into mould and steam for 20-25 minutes until firm.