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Tree Attractions

During my travels over these past few months, I have been going back to nature, visiting and climbing trees. Just last week, I visited the oldest golden rain tree in the country in Taiping and the oldest rubber tree in the country in Kuala Kangsar.

I remember that I went to an adventure park some time back, where I climbed 14 meters up a tree. It wasn’t difficult to climb, though quite scary, as steps were nailed to the tree already. A friend told me that it’s easier than climbing just using tree climbing spikes. Now, that would be even scarier for me!

According to the park manager, sometimes, participants opt for harness climbing. Maybe I should try that and experience for myself to see which one is easier.

New iPhone To Launch This Summer

The new iPhone is expected to be

launched in the Summer, ahead of the expected Fall launch, as were in the cases of the previous iPhone models.

It is rumoured that this new model will be cheaper, compared to previous models with price points of about USD600, so this phone is expected to help Apple capture some more market share, and compete against cheaper smart phones running on Android OS.

Samsung is currently the top mobile phone company in the world, and Apple is trying to catch up. However, Apple is a company that doesn’t cater to the lower-end market so far, but maybe this new model will be first for Apple…

Desktop or Tablet

My home desktop is running extremely slow and after serving us for so many years, it’s time to retire it. The problem is that while I don’t mind paying for it, my dad is of the opinion that it’s better to just use the tablet.

After all, the family don’t really need a desktop’s functions. And I already have my own desktop in my room, which they could also use, if they need to, under my supervision.

And since we already have a 7in tablet, I don’t really need to buy a device, which means, savings for me.

So, this means that I have spare cash to splurge on a tablet for myself. I am waiting for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. I don’t know when it will be out. Perhaps next month, and the main problem is the price, which is still a huge question mark. Also, the thing I don’t like is that the camera has no flash. Is it even good?

Anyway, time enough for me to decide later, when it comes out. If it’s too expensive, perhaps I should go with Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 instead.

Waiting For Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

I am waiting for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to be released in the Malaysian market. When is it coming???

Earlier, my friend suggested that I get the Note 2, but I feel that at 5.5in, it is too large to use it as my primary phone.

And so he said that i should get the 10.1in. Wouldn’t that be too heavy and bulky?

I already have a 7in tablet, a Huawei MediaPad, and do not plan to get another 7incher, but now that Samsung is coming out with an 8in Note, I think that’s the most appropriate size for me.

But then again, I am already carrying three devices: my mobile phone, a secondary phone and an iPod Touch. That’s in addition to my camera. Bah! No wonder my bag is getting heavier and heavier!

Samsung Galaxy S4

I am searching for the ideal phone right now, after using my current Motorola Defy for more than two years. I have always been plagued with problems with this phone, but I have withstood all those problems, until now, I think it’s time to get a new one.

Android has improved by leaps and bound over these two years, but I am still stuck with 2.1 Eclair, because the poor phone has been abandoned by Motorola.

Anyway, I am wondering if Samsung Galaxy S4 would be a good choice. Its 5-in screen will be a tad too large for a phone but I will wait until I have physically checked out the phone when it is in the market.

Celcom Device Offers

As a long time Celcom customer, I am envious of friends who are with Maxis. Many of them are members of Maxis One Club and they occasionally are offered awesome deals on devices. For example, a friend bought his Samsung SIII for RM999 only, which is a steal even after one year now.

Now, even though I am a long-time Celcom customer, my bill is above RM150 monthly and my payment is prompt because I opted for auto debit, I don’t get to enjoy any such benefits.

Recently, I received a call from Celcom, who told me they are offering my some deals on devices and would email me shortly.

After a few days, I received their offer by email and was shocked to find that the so called deals are for older devices.

Oh, come on! I felt insulted and unappreciated as a long-time customer.

Tablet or Phablet

I am in two minds if I should get myself a tablet or phablet. A phablet is too large to fit in my pocket, while a tablet would be even larger but at least there’s more screen real estate to do some proper productive work.

I only have the two Samsung Notes in mind; Note II and Note 10.1…. both are around the same price and fit my budget. But the question is, which one do I really need?

Of course, I would love to have both. Unfortunately, I cannot afford both. My friend said if I can’t afford both, I should get the phablet instead.

Me thinks I should get a 10.1. How?

Oh well, in the end, the decision falls on myself. Sigh!