June, 2010


7
Jun 10

new iPhone 4 – $299 32GB & $199 16GB

The new iPhone 4 looks great. I like the new shape better and new features are great too.

Features that is get my attentions:

  1. Multitasking (well, this will included in order iPhone too once upgraded to iOS 4)
  2. Retina Display 4X resolution then current iPhone 3GS, ahrpest, vibrant.
  3. HD Video Recording 720p – so need to get 32GB since no SD slot :(
  4. 5-Megapixel Camera
  5. New design
  6. FaceTime – video conference.
  7. Just COOL!

iPhone 4 will be available June 24 and pre-order start on June 15.

Are you getting one?


7
Jun 10

Steve Job WWDC 2010 today

It’s today. Ya, today is the day. WWDC 2010 and Steve Job will take a stage and announce a new product especially iPhone 4/HD (4th generation). I can wait to see what specs are especially on new features. What new?

Within an hour we will know ….


4
Jun 10

End-Of-Life of Bing Cashback

Oh No. I just an email about Bing cashback program will discontinued by end of this month. Oh no… I will miss Bing since that the only time I  use Bing, Bing Cashback. Bye bye. I will miss  you … wait, in that case I better get my Tokina 11-16 now before too late.

Here is the letter from them:

bing coin Bing cashback
Dear valued cashback customer:
We are writing to notify you that the Bing cashback program will be discontinued, and the last day to earn cash back on your Bing Shopping purchases will be July 30, 2010.

Until July 30, 2010 9:00 pm PST, it’s business as usual so continue to take advantage of great offers from your favorite merchants. You can redeem all of your earned cashback savings consistent with the cashback terms and conditions and access the Bing cashback customer support system through July 30, 2011. We encourage you to redeem your cashback savings and to further support redemption, we are waiving the $5 minimum payout effective July 31, 2010. To assist with prompt delivery of your cashback earnings, please visit http://cashbackaccount.bing.com to ensure your account information is current. For more details and answers to your questions, please visit our frequently asked questions page.

Thank you very much for being a loyal cashback user.  We remain committed to delivering great value to our customers, and we are currently working on an exciting new program which you will hear more about from us later this summer.

Sincerely,

Bing cashback team


4
Jun 10

Spring Break 2010

snow

3
Jun 10

Wide Angle Len for Canon 7D

Which one do I get?

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM or Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 ?

I’m actually leaning on Tokina because of f/2.8 and heard a lot of good thing about it too. But Canon cover more, wider and and longer.  Then continue with Canon 24-105 f/1.4