USB Portable Hard Disk

Pros:
1. Cheaper per Gigabyte for storage capacity. RM6 per Gigabyte compared
to RM110 per Gigabyte for USB thumb drive.
2. Larger capacity. Can store or copy almost anything without worry
running out of storage.
3. Can function as second hard disk.
4. Can create a portable OS (Operating system). For PCs or laptop that
support USB booting.

Cons:
1. Must handle with care. Hard disk is a delicate device that is
sensitive to vibration and shock.
2. Difficult to carry around as the size is far bigger than thumb
drive.
3. Slow detaching time. Computer needs time to detach the drive before
can begin using.

FM MP3 Modulator

I brought this device on this day. It works well on what it claims. The sound quality produce by this device is just the same as radio
broadcast. Anyway, this device works by converting the mp3 musics located in any storage device into FM frequency. This frequency can be received by car radio by adjusting to the correct frequency. So, you really need a FM radio in order to use this device.

It is easy to use by just plug into any 12v adaptor located in the car, select one of the seven FM modulator preset, plug storage device (can plug into portable hard disk if you have one) thru its USB port and press play. The buttons let you to advance through songs, control signal strength, start and stop.

The FM MP3 modulator package also include a audio cable that attaches to almost any CD player, DVD player, MP3 player and laptop. My only complain on this modulator is that many of its preset frequency are already occupied by local radio station. I only manage to set the frequency to 88.90 MHz. I hope in the future, no radio station will use that frequency. Or else my modulator will be useless.

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Without even realise it, I have worked for about 3 months already. Being a software developer is simply not really cool. The job is typical boring unless you are a person who like to sit in front of computer for the whole day (10 hours). I still feel that life in university is better compared to working life. But we just cannot study in university for the whole life time. We have to earn money in order to live well.

My daily routine is basically the same during work days. Wake up early... go to work ... back from work ... bath ... dinner ... watch TV ... and sleep early. One thing amiss in my current job is lack of challenging project or interesting project to be done. Although I am working in a factory area, our IT department don't do much support, solve problems or provide solutions to the factory management. I think this is due to my IT department is a subsidiary company which make their own business and separate from other devisions/company within a group.

I like to watch TV at home. But my working life don't allow me to watch great TV series or movies. Fortunately, technology can help me by recording those movies I would miss. With it, I only need to set the TV programme time and channel in the TV scheduler software. In order to save energy, I would schedule my computer to shut down after recording a TV programme and set it to stand by mode before recording session begin.

Full Function Gadget

Now, I want to rumble about a device that I find it interesting. It is the MSI Mega Stick, a five in one thumb drive. It offers five great functions such as thumb drive (256 MB), MP3 / WMA player, voice recorder, FM radio and FM recording. This device has all the functionality that I need. This device also uses AAA sized battery and it is good for me when I am on traveling for a long time without the worry to find power socket to charge the device. By the way, AAA sized battery can be purchased anywhere. But this interesting device also has its own downside. The black lever on the side of the Mega Stick is quite small and difficult to adjust. But this disadvantage didn’t pose much problem to me. The pricing of this device is quite reasonable at RM315. The package comes with:
• MSI Mega Stick (Portable Digital Audio Player)
• Ear-clip Type Earphone with Extension Cable
• Extension Cable for Earphone
• Metal Necklace
• USB Extension Cable
• Quick Installation Guide
• Carry Bag
• Driver Disk
• AAA Battery