6 Mar, 2008  |  Posted by Danesh  |  in Cool Stuff, Tech

Ever wondered what Apple’s MacBook Air looks like on the inside? TechRepublic took theirs apart and made a small pictorial of the process. See the pictures.

Without an optical drive Apple managed to bring the overall size down and through the use of hidden connectors for usb and vga they managed keep the lines smooth all around.

The MacBook Air is a beauty but somehow the inside does not impress me. Maybe it’s seem a bit too simple or maybe it’s just me. I don’t know :)

Source: TechRepublic

30 Jan, 2008  |  Posted by Danesh  |  in Internet, Tech

Oracle has decided to give more to the Oracle community by starting their first Oracle Wiki. The Wiki is sponsored by Oracle and will house content from customers, partners and just about anyone who has an interest in Oracle.

Those looking for Oracle related information have traditionally relied on the OTN website, official forums and also the official Oracle blogs. The problem was the information was always from Oracle and not it’s users. Now, Oracle has made it possible for it’s users to contribute back and not just hear Oracle’s side.

Users will be able to create, edit and link to external resource they feel are releveant. User will actually be creating their own web content in the shape of installed guides, performance tuning guides and benchmarks, tech notes, best practices, tips, case studies, and the list goes on.

To get started, get an account and start creating your Wiki pages at Oracle Wiki 

13 Jan, 2008  |  Posted by Danesh  |  in Cool Stuff, Tech

Trash talking just got easier with the PSP. Sony announced that they will be shipping Skype with the new “slim and light” PSP (PSP-2000) units. Users will now be able to make free calls to Skype users on PCs and also other PSP gamers.

Current PSP users will be able to enjoy Skype later this month with a firmware update through the software update functionality. However this will only be applicable to those on the new “Slim and Light” PSPs. Bummer!!

The update will enable users to;

  • Make free voice calls between Skype users
  • Manage their Skype contact list (view existing contacts, add new ones)
  • View Skype presence (see which friends are online and available to talk)
  • SkypeOutâ„¢ calls to make calls to landlines and mobile phones anywhere in the world (requires the purchase of Skype credit)
  • Optional SkypeInâ„¢ number that lets users receive calls on Skype from landlines and mobiles anywhere in the world (requires the purchase of Skype credit)
  • View and modify Skype settings and account details (including username creation, SkypeOut settings, voicemail settings and call forwarding)

I’m saving up some cash to get me a PSP and iPOD. Gadgets man’s toys :). What would you recommend, iPOD or PSP?

Since moving into my new job I’ve been saving up some moola every month but I am still on the lookout for freelance jobs though. Nothing is better then being your own boss…..
Source: Sony

7 Jul, 2007  |  Posted by Danesh  |  in Tech

 

More pictures here.

The new inspiron notebooks look quite slick with the colored skins and the girls showing them off look equally hot. The pictures are from the Inspiron product launch held in Korea recently.

Retailing at RM1999 for the entry level specs and going up to RM5000++ for the higher performance specs, the inspiron caters to all user level. Be it the gamer who needs a portable gaming solution or the urban housewife who spends time emailing,blogging and looking for new recipes online.

I am happy with my Dell notebooks. I have a Latitude D610 running Vista and another Latitude D620 running openSUSE10.2.  They have served me well till now and I hope they continue to stay that way.

Notebooks at Dell