The result day...

On the 24th of dec 2009 marked as my biggest day of the year and the happiest day ever...
I actually got 7 A's!!!!!! i dun believe it!!
i tot i'm dreaming or something.....
this morning i were there bout 9 something...then i met my frens all in my class...
ok....then we headed to the dewan..i saw my class teacher was holding the PMR slip!!!! originally i'm the second that took the slip...thx to that FAT GUY, Arvin came late
i hav to be the first who take the slip.......i took it and covered it wif a paper.
then i slowly open the paper........
I'm Shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can't believe i did it!!!! straight A's. God!! i'm so happy...
i quickly TELL to my parents and we had a long meeting due to a prob.....
then, everything is settled...
then i call my kah jie hope to hear some good news from her.....she juz told me that she got 3 A's!!!
She were very happy
i also glad that she improved.....
i was like shocked! my effort is worth it finally!!!
she did not make me disappointed...
i'm happy too
anyway, GTG
too happy!!!! TATA!!!!

days in singapore. part 2

well, we arrived in singapore bout 9 something..kinda tired..then after settle up all the things. we took a bus to holland village hope to find something nice and sumptous to eat. we manage to found a restaurant which fish head noodles is their specialities....we had been there bout one hours and bout 10 something..i decided to sent her back to her aunt's house so they won't be so worried bout her especially night time...it's too creepy to go home late nite in singapore....mayb we will experience something paranormal.....who knows...anyway..after i've sent her.. i took a mrt headed back to queensway mrt station. then i'm back to my uncle's apartment . of course i having a good night sleep..the next day, i headed to FUNAN DIGITAL MALL.. there got various type of electronic stuffs and the whole day i'm there...
TATA!! PART 3 coming out soon..

Days in Singapore. part 1

dunno which week, i was in singapore...
okay...................let start...i went there wif my so called 'ex-girl'....now become fren.
i taking the grassland express bus to there...the bus quite nice and comfortable. it had a LCD screen on each sit.....then disaster comin in......on the middle of the journey. the bus driver said that the bus hav some technical problems...then i was like..........HUH??????? in the middle of the journey??? NO WAY!!!! then after dunno one hour or two...still dun hav any help or repair work. then i decided to called my uncle and fetch us ...luckily we broke down in somewhere sungai besi there....and i decided to leave the bus and headed to my uncle's place ...
the next day, i quickly headed to the railway station to buy the tickets to singapore...from a bus changed to a changed...sound weird, rite? anyway, is the first time in my life experincing this situation.....the good thing is we can get experience from it.....and will not be so scared and panic or wat so ever next time.....GTG!! wait for the part two....TATA!!!

MINI MJ!!

here is the video of a Andersonian who wish to be the late Michael Jackson..
and he's my fren too..
He performed for the Anderson Interact Installation Day..
well, hope you all like it

enjoy!!

Sunday outing

Well, i'm actually bored at home usually on Sunday, so i called up someone to jusco and lepak around it...we actually lepak-ing dunno how many rounds in jusco...........
then, first, we're in the food court and kinda boring there, lucky i ask her to bring her chess set...i keep reminding her...luckily she brought..........
and, we had a chess game.............i won her 3 times!!!!!!!!!!! hahaha..kinda berlagak....=)...
first match- i won her just moving 4 steps...she was so suprised that i won her in 22 secs...haha :-0
second match- i won her again!! this time i extended the time so that the game will be more interesting and challenging...
third match- i also won her again......i also taught her some tricks so she will be able to play better in future? i hope so la.....
hmmm....since got time, we decided to go hanging around jusco, then we had lunch in FOOD AND TEA....ermm..a restaurant that had some Hong Kong Kopitiam style.....
so....i ordered pork chop rice and lemon coke while she ordered Yang Chow fried rice and ribenna lemon......
then, i didn't realise that i actually ate faster than her...(normal lah for me)
and she's the slowest......
afterthat, we had some chit-chat bout singapore, bands and other stuffs
she told me she actually can shout louder when she's angry....that's powerful.....GIRL......*****
then, we went for lepak-ing again, and we went into mph........hmm..in MPH.......
She recommended me some English guide book that i can read to improve my english....
then, i think so we went another round and we stopped and a gift shop. i'm being called as piggie by her as a nickname, so she actually showed me the pig plush toy, keychain, piggy bank and other stuffs, i'm trying to look for GUINEA PIG (her nickname) but i found nothing, so she won this time..
then, we headed back to mph....this time, i'm looking for ghost story......so sad they had run out of stock............
nvm......then she showed me something....it's actually G-force story book
which featuring a GUINEA PIG!! ha!! i must buy that book..heehee.....
then, we walked to a PLANTS AND ANIMALS section....then, we think the same thing and quickly search for the animal which were pig and guinea pig..
she found pig and i didn't.............she won again....
then, our outing ended and i follow her back to her parents then i went off......while i was walking......i saw Mi Ching at the carpark...
she waved at me and i waved her back...then, i flew back to home..

OH YEA!!
btw, i found out that the little GUINEA PIG scared getting poked at her hips....haha...
and she owed me 7 times..............
luckily i dun hav any feeling on it..if not, i'm sure will get poked teruk-teruk by her....
you know...........GIRLS ARE VIOLENT SOMEHOW!!!!

THE END

................

AFTER 3 MONTHS, I MAY BE NOT HERE....
SOMETHING HAD
HAPPENED
AND
THAT ALL, I NEED TO SAY
GOOD BYE

GOSH!!!

big problem is haunting me...
More thrilling than Ghost...
i hope it will end asap..
i can't stand it!!!

my effort!!

When you log on to a non-genuine copy of Windows XP, the following notification error message “This copy of Windows is not genuine” will pop-up on the logon process





Solution 1

Lauch Windows Task Manager.
End wgatray.exe process in Task Manager.
Restart Windows XP in Safe Mode.
Delete WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32.
Delete WgaTray.exe from c:\Windows\System32\dllcache.
Lauch RegEdit.
Browse to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify
Delete the folder ‘WgaLogon’ and all its contents
Reboot Windows XP.
Note: With this method, you may be prompted to install WGA Notifications again which can still be unselected.

Solution 2

1-Launch Task manager
2-End process WGAtray.exe
3-Quickly restart in safe mode.
4-Click start, then Run. Type regedit and click ok.
5-Click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
6-Click Software, microsoft, windowsNT, currentversion, winlogon, notify.
7-On the right hand side find folder WGAlogon and delete it and all of its components.
8-Restart in normal mode.
9-Go to c:\windows\system32 and delete WGAtray.exe file.
10-Next to it should be WGAlogon.dll, delete this too.
11-Delete from recycling bin and reboot.

This should have solved the problem but i advise switching your automatic updates to
“Notify me but dont automatically download or install them”. This should advise you if your computer tries to download WGA again.

Solution 3

For windows XP SP3 users try this method

1 Lauch RegEdit.
2 Browse to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify
3 Delete the folder ‘WgaLogon’ and all its contents
4 Reboot Windows XP.

Solution 4

Disabling and renaming the files ‘WgaLogon.dll’ and ‘WgaTray.exe’ in C:\WINDOWS\system32 folder by using the program Unlocker seems to get rid of all the nags/popups.

Solution 5

Another alternative suggest that three files are installed Windows XP System Folder for WGA:

\WINDOWS\system32\WgaLogon.dll
\WINDOWS\system32\WgaTray.exe
\WINDOWS\system32\LegitCheckControl.dll

The wgatray.exe process makes the check for genuine windows software
. If WgaLogon.dll is denied execution right, that WinLogon is unable to call it to check on Windows validity and display notification package at boot, and since WgaLogon is also responsible for running and maintaining WgaTray.exe, no more tray popups either.

To change and disable the execute bit of WgaLogon.dll:

Turn off Simple File Sharing in Tools -> Folder Options -> View tab.
Right click WgaLogon.dll in Windows Explorer and open the Security Tab.
Click Advanced button.
Uncheck the Inherit box at the bottom.
Click the Copy button.
Click OK.
Go through each listed user/group and remove the “Read & Execute” permission for WgaLogon.dll, leaving the “Read” permission as-is.
Click OK to apply the permission changes.
Close the file properties dialog.
Restart the computer.
Turn “Use simple file sharing” on (optional).

What is Windows Genuine Advantage?

Windows Genuine Advantage is Microsoft's not so subtle crackdown on illegal piracy of Windows XP
and Microsoft Office products. Microsoft started with an ActiveX component to force owners of Windows XP to validate their version before downloading security updates. Unfortunately this particular scheme was rather easily foiled by groups on the net and workarounds appeared almost instantly including cracked files and javascript fixes.

Now Microsoft is becoming more advanced in their attack on pirated versions of Windows XP or Microsoft Office. They are including a Windows Genuine Advantage security patch in the updates of Windows XP. The newest patch, released the first week of June 2006, actually produces popups on the login screen and on the desktop explaining that this version of Windows XP is not genuine and the owner may be the victim of software counterfeiting.

If your version of Windows XP is not genuine and does not pass the validation schemes, you will not be able to download security patches from Windows Update, or install the latest version of Internet Explorer 7 and other software. For those users that do have a valid version of Windows XP, Microsoft offers some special promotions.


Following three simple steps now you can get rid of the pesky and sometimes buggy Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) notifications:
1. Reboot Windows in safe mode (hold the f8 key while booting and you will get the option to boot in safe mode) and then:
2. Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe) and search for wgalogon folder and delete it. You should backup up the registry beforehand, in case somethiong goes wrong.
3. In your windows directory search for files wga* and delete them.

You are done!

Now reboot back normally and continue your work. Windows Genuine Advantage will not bother you anymore.

Note: I had previously posted a tip which requires a third-party executable. Now it is not required anymore. You can do it yourself by carefully following the guide above.

Warning: Use at your own risk. Backup everything before you do.

Bonus Hint: A better option is to switch to Linux and enjoy all the peace of mind that comes from using Genuine Linux operating system and non-Microsoft software and in not using Genuine Windows software. Additionally laugh all the way to your bank with all the money saved in licensing.

Broadband problem

Having problems connecting to the internet? This may not necessarily be the fault of your ISP. Here are a few pointers to help you identify the source of your broadband connection woes.

1.

Make sure that the connection problem is not with the BT line coming into your house. To do this, simply check your home telephone is working. If it is not, do not attempt DIY, speak to BT or your ISP first – if they cannot spot any faults with the line, it may be worth taking a look at your wiring.
2.

The majority of homes in the UK have something called a NTE5 master socket (where the BT wiring ends and yours starts), of which the lower half can be easily unscrewed so you can remove the faceplate. Doing this will disconnect all of the internal wiring and give you access to a test socket based on the right which provides a direct link to the incoming BT line.
3.

Plug your microfilter into this and connect your broadband modem/router. If this instantly fixes your problems, you know that the problem relates to your internal wiring or microfilters.
4.

If your microfilter does work when connected to the master socket, but not when the faceplate is on, simply remove the faceplate, plug your microfilter into the test socket, then plug the faceplates connector into the microfilter output.
5.

Finally, connect your broadband cable to the filter. It’s not pretty but it may do the trick.

Microfilters

Incorrectly placed microfilters cause the majority of broadband errors.

Remember every used phone socket in your house must have a microfilter fitted for your broadband to work.

If you use a splitter to connect two phones to the same socket, make sure to plug the microfilter into the wall socket first, and then connect the splitter to the microfilter. However don’t get carried away with microfilters, as if you have two on a single phone socket, or an extension cable this may cause problems.

You can hear noise on the line

If you are having trouble connecting to your ISP and you are hearing noise on the telephone line, it most probably is a fault. In this case BT can check the line and identify what and where the problem is (e.g. inside your house or at your local exchange).

To report a suspected fault, phone BT on 151 (landline) or 0800 800 151 (from a mobile).

Still have problems with line noise?

Again this is probably a problem with your microfilters either being faulty or not connected properly - if you were wondering, Sky digiboxes and fax machines also need a filter.

1.

Try disconnecting all of your ADSL equipment, including filters, leaving your telephone as the only thing connected, then see if the noise still persists.
2.

You can also do a quiet line test by dialling 17070 and selecting option 2, once again, if noise still continues it is probably a line problem so contact BT.
3.

If it doesn’t make any sound then connect your microfilter to the master socket, connect the phone and listen again.
4.

If you here a noise, the filter is most likely faulty so try another one.

If none of the above work and BT have confirmed there is nothing wrong with the line, you are advised to chat to a telecoms or electrical engineer to fix the problem.

Windows Genuine Advantage

What is WGA Notifications?
Genuine Microsoft Software

Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications is a program that helps Microsoft fight software piracy and helps you validate that the copy of Microsoft Windows XP installed on your computer is genuine and properly licensed.

By confirming that your copy of Windows XP is genuine, you can take advantage of all the capabilities, support, and continuous improvements—as well as the peace of mind—that come with using genuine Windows. If your copy is not genuine, WGA Notifications will provide periodic reminders to help you take the appropriate action. It's part of Microsoft's commitment to fight software counterfeiting and help you avoid problems before they happen.
Why use WGA Notifications?

Software piracy is a worldwide problem that affects Microsoft, consumers, partners, and the broad industry. Unlike a pirated or counterfeit copy, a genuine copy of Windows XP is backed by Microsoft or a trusted partner, and comes with the features and performance you'd expect. Recent research shows that acquiring and using counterfeit software can be risky. Installing the latest WGA Notifications can keep your system up to date and alert you to the presence of counterfeit.
What are the benefits of using genuine Windows?

The Capabilities You Expect

* Your system will deliver the features, options, and performance you need to maximize your productivity and enjoyment.

Confidence and Peace of Mind

* Your software is authentic, properly licensed, and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.
* Genuine software helps reduce the risk of viruses, spyware, and other malware.

Ongoing Improvements

* You'll get access to updates, enhancements, and innovations that help you do more with your PC.

Why does it matter?
"I thought I was getting a real copy of Microsoft Windows."
- Kathryn Belfon, California
Read stories from genuine Windows consumers >>

Each year, millions of consumers and small businesses are hurt by counterfeit software they have purchased unwittingly, and many companies that sell legitimate software have difficulty competing with low "too good to be true" prices offered by software counterfeiters. In the last year, Microsoft has worked with law enforcement agencies to bring actions against hundreds of counterfeit dealers. However, many consumers still end up with counterfeit copies of Microsoft software and are unwitting victims of a crime. These consumers believe they purchased a properly licensed copy—and often have the documents to back this up—but their copy is not properly licensed.

In addition, counterfeit software is increasingly becoming a vehicle for the distribution of viruses and malware that can target unsuspecting users, potentially exposing them to identity theft and corruption or loss of personal or business data.

Since WGA's inception, nearly 500 million people have validated and can now enjoy the peace of mind that comes from running genuine Windows software.

You can read the stories of how Windows Genuine Advantage has helped customers all around the world.
How does WGA Notifications Work?

Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications automatically checks the validity of your Windows XP license. It's fast, easy, and private. As described in our privacy statement, Microsoft does not use any information collected by WGA to identify you or contact you.

If there is a problem with your Windows XP license, you will be given simple steps to fix it. Microsoft can help you by offering:

* A detailed description of the cause of the problem. For example, you may have accidentally received a product key that was reported as lost or stolen by its original owner. Sometimes, during a repair or reinstall, an invalid product key is used if the original product key is not handy.
* A replacement key or replacement copy of Windows. If you are a victim of software counterfeiting, you may qualify for a free replacement copy.

You can also go online or contact Microsoft for further assistance.

In most cases, systems pass validation immediately, and the whole process takes just a couple of minutes. In the event of a validation failure, your system will give you reminders to take further action if necessary.

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Dell Studio 15

The Studio 15 is an affordably priced laptop with high style, bright LED screen, and lots of customizable options. You’ll love the custom colors and patterns, the optional backlit keyboard (work in low and no-light), Bluetooth, and fingerprint reader (for security). Graphic system choices—both integrated and discrete—will keep your games and movies vivid.

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Your technical cheat sheet

Operating system

Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1

Screen

15.6" (1366x768)

Processor

2.4 GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600

RAM

4 GB DDR2 800 MHz

Storage

500 GB HDD 7200 RPM

Video card

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570

Video memory

256 MB Dedicated graphics card

Weight

5.5 lbs

Ports

3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 HDMI

Optical drive

CD R/W, DVD R/W

Wireless

G

TV Tuner

None

Dimensions

10" x 1" x 14.6"

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The HDX has everything you need to provide hours of entertainment wherever you go. Images will pop off the screen with quality graphics and high-definition display and built-in Bluetooth will keep you wire-free. HDMI lets you connect to your HDTV, plus Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit operating system comes standard.

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Your technical cheat sheet

Operating system

Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1

Screen

16" (1366x768)

Processor

2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

RAM

4 GB DDDR3

Storage

500 GB HDD 5400 RPM

Video card

Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT Graphics

Video memory

512 MB Dedicated graphics card

Weight

7.1 lbs

Ports

4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 HDMI

Optical drive

CD R/W, DVD R/W

Wireless

A, B, G, N

TV Tuner

None

Dimensions

10" x 1.3" x 14.9"

Windows 7 features

Desktop

With Windows 7, we’ve made it easier to get more done on the desktop.

New ways to juggle windows

Overwhelmed by open windows? Windows 7 comes with three simple yet powerful new features called Aero Shake, Aero Peek, and Snap to help you instantly clear through desktop clutter.

Peek-a-boo: Aero Peek turns open windows translucent so you can see what's on your desktop.

Spectacular new wallpapers

We spend a lot of time staring at our PCs. Aesthetics shouldn't just be an afterthought. That's why Windows 7 includes a slew of new desktop backgrounds—wallpapers—that range from sublime to silly. Or try the new desktop slide show, which displays a rotating series of pictures (ours or yours). Your desktop will never be dull again.

Windows 7 makes it easy to express your personality with creative new themes and other custom touches.

Retooled taskbar

Since Windows 95, the taskbar has served as the go-to spot for launching programs and switching windows. Times and PC habits have changed. So in Windows 7, the taskbar has been completely redesigned to help you work smarter, cut clutter, and get more done.

Improvements to the new Windows 7 taskbar include thumbnail previews of webpages, documents—even running video.

Improved gadgets

Gadgets, the popular mini-programs introduced in Windows Vista, are now more flexible and fun. Based on your feedback, we've done away with the Sidebar, so you can stick your gadgets anywhere on the desktop.

Favorite gadgets can go anywhere on your Windows 7 desktop.

Note: Not all features mentioned above are available in all editions of Windows 7. See the individual feature pages for details.

Device Management

In Windows 7, working with cameras, cell phones, and other devices has never been easier thanks to two new features: Device Stage and the Devices and Printers folder.

Device Stage

Device Stage provides a single place to check on and manage cell phones, printers, digital cameras, and other compatible devices.

Manufacturers can customize Device Stage to show relevant status (like the number of shots on your camera) and menu options (like picking a ringtone). Device Stage is always tailored to your device—down to the slick mugshot of your exact model.

Watch Device Stage in action.

Devices and Printers

The new Devices and Printers folder takes Device Stage a step further, showing you everything connected to your PC.

Domain Join

Plan to use your PC at the office—or for telecommuting? Then you might need to connect to a domain. A domain is a type of computer network commonly found in the workplace. (In technical-speak, it's a collection of computers that's centrally administered and operates under common rules.)

The Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate editions are designed to join a domain quickly and more securely. Just follow the easy-to-use wizard, which prompts you to enter your network credentials. A few moments later you're in business.

Domain Join quickly and safely joins your PC to workplace networks

Gadgets

Gadgets put information and fun—like news, pictures, games, and the phases of the moon—right on your desktop.

In Windows Vista, gadgets were corralled in the Sidebar. Windows 7 sets them free on the screen, where you can move and resize them as you like.

Drag a gadget close to the edge of the desktop—or another gadget—and watch it snap neatly into place for a streamlined look. Open windows getting in the way of your gadgets? Use Aero Peek to make them instantly reappear.

Put your gadgets anywhere on the Windows 7 desktop.

Getting Started

Whether you're new to computers or a seasoned pro, Getting Started can get you up and running faster on your new PC.

Getting Started is a central place for transfering and backing up files, adding user accounts, and personalizing Windows 7—in other words, all the things you typically do with a new PC after opening the box.

The Getting Started window in Windows 7

Macbook Pro

APPLE MACBOOK PRO




The Apple MacBook Air "Core 2 Duo" 1.6 13" -- affectionately dubbed the "MBA" for short -- was Apple's first serious foray into the subnotebook market since the PowerBook 2400c and the PowerBook Duo line (although PowerBook G4 12" models also were rather small).

The "MBA" is powered by a customized 1.6 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor (P7500) in a miniaturized packaging design with two independent processor "cores" on a single chip with a 4 MB on-chip shared level 2 cache running on an 800 MHz frontside bus.

It features 2 GB of onboard 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, an 80 GB PATA (4200 RPM) hard drive, an Intel GMA X3100 integrated "graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory", an integrated iSight video camera, a "MacBook-style" full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor, and a 13.3" widescreen TFT LED backlit active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution) in a razor thin (0.16-0.76 inch), three pound, aluminum case.

Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a single USB 2.0 port, analog audio out, and video out capabilities (micro-DVI) that support an external 24" display. It lacks Ethernet (an external adapter is available), Firewire, and optical audio in/out.

Like all subnotebooks, it is important to recognize that Apple made some compromises on performance, expansion, connectivity, and affordability in favor of size and weight. Although the system has an impressively large -- for a subnotebook -- 13.3" display, full-size keyboard and a trackpad that supports "multi-touch gesturing" (two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag), it uses slower processors than the stock MacBook models, the memory cannot be upgraded beyond the onboard 2 GB, there is not an internal optical drive, and the battery is not designed to be removable.

Processor Type:

Core 2 Duo (P7500)

Processor Speed:

1.6 GHz

Details:

The Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. The original MacBook Air uses a customized Core 2 Duo processor with "a lower voltage specification in a new miniaturized packaging design" (P7500). A 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (P7700) processor originally was available via custom configuration for an extra US$300, and on July 8, 2008, Apple dropped the upgrade price to US$200. Also see: What processor does the MacBook Air use? and How fast is the original MacBook Air compared to the MacBook and MacBook Pro?

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

System Bus Speed:

800 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

1.6 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

800 MHz frontside bus, on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed.

ROM/Firmware Type:

EFI

ROM/Firmware Size:

N/A

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k/32k

L2/L3 Cache:

4 MB (on chip)

Details:

Includes a 4 MB shared "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed.

RAM Type:

DDR2 SDRAM*

Min. RAM Speed:

667 MHz

Details:

Ships standard with 2 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard.

Standard RAM:

2 GB

Maximum RAM:

2 GB

Details:

2 GB of RAM is onboard, and cannot be upgraded.

Motherboard RAM:

2 GB

RAM Slots:

None

Details:

There are no RAM slots.

Video Card:

Intel GMA X3100

VRAM Type:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

Standard VRAM:

144 MB

Maximum VRAM:

144 MB

Details:

Apple reports that "memory available to Mac OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 144 MB."

Built-in Display:

13.3" Widescreen

Native Resolution:

1280x800

Details:

13.3" color widescreen TFT LED-backlit active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio".

2nd Display Support:

Dual/Mirroring

2nd Max. Resolution:

1920x1200

Details:

The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 1920x1200.

Standard Hard Drive:

80 GB (4200 RPM)

Int. HD Interface:

Parallel ATA

Details:

An 80 GB (4200 RPM, 8 MB buffer) 1.8 inch, 5 mm PATA hard disk drive is standard (40-pin ZIF connector). A 64 GB solid-state drive originally was available as an optional build-to-order upgrade for US$999, and on July 8, 2008, Apple dropped the upgrade price to US$599. How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the MacBook Air? Can you swap the hard drive for an SSD?

Standard Optical:

None*

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

*The MacBook Air does not have an internal optical drive. An external MacBook Air SuperDrive was offered for US$99. It writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL at 4X, DVD-R and DVD+R at 8X, DVD-RW at 6X, DVD+RW at 8X, reads DVD at 8X, writes CD-R at 24X, writes CD-RW at 16X, and reads CD at 24X. Also see: What are the capabilities of the external SuperDrive available for the MacBook Air? Can it be used with other Macs?

Standard Modem:

None*

Standard Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*Neither an internal modem nor an internal Ethernet port are provided. An external Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) was available for US$49 and an external Apple 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter was available for US$29.

Standard AirPort:

802.11a/b/g/n

Standard Bluetooth:

2.1+EDR

Details:

AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard. Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?

USB Ports:

1 (2.0)

Firewire Ports:

None

Details:

One 480-Mbps USB 2.0 port, no Firewire ports. Also see: Complete Ports.

Expansion Slots:

None

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

No expansion slots or bays provided.

Incl. Keyboard:

Full-size

Incl. Input:

Trackpad (3-Finger)

Details:

Apple reports that the integrated backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement)." The solid-state trackpad features "multi-touch gesture support for precise cursor control; [and] supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities" . Also see: What is the difference between the "multi-touch gesture" trackpad and the trackpad used in earlier Apple notebooks?

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

MacBook Air

Details:

The MacBook Air uses an ultrathin aluminum case design with a "catchless" magnetic latch.

Apple Model No:

MB003LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

MacBook Air - Original

Details:

The Apple model number should be unique to this system.

Gestalt/Model ID:

N/A

Machine Model:

MacBookAir1,1

Details:

Please note that these identifiers may refer to more than one model.

Battery Type:

37 W/Hr Li-Poly

Battery Life:

5 Hours

Details:

Apple reports that this model has an "integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery" and the company claims that it can provide up to five hours of battery life with wireless activated. Also see: What is the battery life of the original MacBook Air in real-world usage tests?

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.5.1 (9B2324)

Maximum MacOS:

Current*

Details:

*Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard". However, although it has a 64-bit processor, it has a 32-bit EFI and is not capable of booting into 64-bit mode. It also does not support "OpenCL".

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

Boot/Virtualization

Details:

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Dimensions:

.16-.76 x 12.8 x 8.94

Avg. Weight:

3.0 lbs (1.36 kg)

Details:

In inches while closed - minimum height to maximum height by width by depth, (0.4-1.94 cm, 32.5 cm, 22.7 cm).

Original Price:

US$1799*

Est. Current Retail:

US$1000-US$1200

Details:

*This was the price for the stock configuration with a 1.6 GHz processor and an 80 GB hard drive. Via custom configuration, it originally could be equipped with a 1.8 GHz processor and a 64 GB solid-state drive for US$3098, and on July 8, 2008, Apple dropped the upgraded price to US$2598. Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). Photo Credit: Apple, Inc.

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Specification (stage 2)- SONY

The Sony VAIO CR is the latest family of stylish, colorful, consumer friendly notebooks from Sony. Available in colors with names like “sangria” and “cosmopolitan,” the CR series is clearly aimed at college students looking for a fun and functional notebook. You can configure a VAIO CR online at SonyStyle.com in a variety of colors or buy a stock configuration from various retailers.

The VAIO CR is available with a full range of Core 2 Duo processors (from the Intel T7100 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo up to the T7700 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo). The only screen offering is the 14.1" WXGA but the notebook can take up to 4GB of RAM. Built-in wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n is standard.

We reviewed Sony’s “dove” (white) version of the CR, priced starting at $1,140.00. Following are the specs for the notebook as reviewed:

• Screen: 14.1-inch screen WXGA (1280 x 800) with XBRITE-ECO (glossy finish)
• Color: Dove white
• Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100
• Hard Drive: 120 GB hard drive (SATA, 5400RPM)
• Memory: 1GB RAM (PC5300, 667 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) -- 4GB max memory
• Optical Drive: DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive
• Ports and Slots: Three USB 2.0, one FireWire 400 port, one ExpressCard 34, one S-Video, one VGA, one MemoryStick Pro reader, one SD card reader, headphone / line-out, microphone-in, modem, 10/100 Ethernet
• Wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (965 Express chipset with up to 358MB of shared RAM)
• Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
• Dimensions: 13.2” x 1.67” x 9.8”
• Weight: 5.5 pounds

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Build and Design

The overall first impression that one has when looking at the CR series is that this notebook was designed to look nice. From the range of available colors to the polished metal-like accents the CR is a design that gets your attention. The dove white version in particular looks vaguely similar to a MacBook in some ways … something which was likely intentional given that Sony wants college students to buy the CR.

The lid of the VAIO CR also has a nice glossy finish with the VAIO lettering in a polished silver material. Overall the look is very clean. After opening the lid and seeing the white plastic interior of the CR I expected a cheap plastic case with a significant amount of flex to it. Surprisingly the case is very sturdy with relatively thick plastic and metal interior reinforcement in just the right places.

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The VAIO CR lid does not have a latch to hold it closed, but the hinge mechanism works well and firmly holds the lid in place. There is some flex to the screen lid but it’s just enough to keep the LCD from being too rigid. There certainly isn’t enough screen flex to worry about.

Sony officially classifies the VAIO CR as a “thin-and-light” notebook. However, at 1.67" at its thickest point and a weight of 5.5 pounds, the CR is neither “thin” nor “light” by today’s standards. Given the fact that the CR will most likely serve as a popular media center for college students, the issue of size and weight probably won’t be a major issue to potential buyers. That said, it’s just downright false advertising to call this notebook “thin-and-light” when most notebooks in that category are less than 1.2 inches thick and weigh less than three pounds.

Performance and Benchmarks

The Core 2 Duo processors that come with the VAIO CR-series provide more than enough performance, even at the 1.8GHz low-end configured in our test unit. Those consumers willing to pay for the 2.4GHz T7700 processor will find the CR packs an impressive punch … despite the fact that the CR doesn’t offer a dedicated graphics option. The 3DMark05 benchmarks are surprisingly low, but this is due to the fact that the CR uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 which shares the notebook’s system RAM and Sony decided to send us a review unit with only 1GB of system RAM. If the CR was equipped with 2GB or more these benchmarks would have been slightly more impressive.

Super Pi comparison results:

Notebook	Time
Sony VAIO CR (1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100)	1m 09s
Lenovo ThinkPad X61 (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300)	1m 01s
Lenovo 3000 V200 (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300)	0m 59s
HP dv2500t (1.80GHz Intel 7100)	1m 09s
Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (2.00GHz Core 2 Duo Intel T7300)	0m 59s
Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (2.00GHz Core 2 Duo T7200)	1m 03s
Toshiba Satellite P205-S6287 (1.73 GHz Core 2 Duo Intel T5300)	1m 24s
Toshiba Satellite A205 (1.66GHz Core 2 Duo)	1m 34s
HP Compaq 6515b (1.6GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-52)	2m 05s
HP dv6000t (2.16 GHz Intel T2400)	0m 59s
Dell Inspiron e1705 (2.0GHz Core 2 Duo)	1m 02s

PCMark05 comparison results:

Notebook	PCMark05 Score
Sony VAIO CR (1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, Intel X3100)	3,612 PCMarks
Lenovo ThinkPad X61 (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, Intel X3100)	4,153 PCMarks
Lenovo 3000 V200 (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, Intel X3100)	3,987 PCMarks
Lenovo T60 Widescreen (2.0GHz Intel T7200, ATI X1400 128MB)	4,189 PCMarks
HP dv6000t (2.16GHz Intel T7400, NVIDA GeForce Go 7400)	4,234 PCMarks
Fujitsu N6410 (1.66GHz Core Duo, ATI X1400)	3,487 PCMarks
Alienware M7700 (AMD Athlon FX-60, Nvidia Go 7800GTX)	5,597 PCMarks
Sony VAIO SZ-110B in Speed Mode (Using Nvidia GeForce Go 7400)	3,637 PCMarks
Asus V6J (1.86GHz Core Duo T2400, Nvidia Go 7400)	3,646 PCMarks

3DMark05 comparison results:

Notebook	3D Mark 05 Results
Sony VAIO CR (1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, Intel X3100)	782 3DMarks
HP Compaq 6510b (2.20GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, Intel X3100)	916 3DMarks
HP Compaq 6515b (1.6GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-52, ATI x1270)	871 3DMarks
HP dv6000t (2.16 GHz Intel T7400, NVIDA GeForce Go 7400)	2,013 3D Marks
Dell Inspiron e1705 (2.0GHz Core Duo, ATI X1400)	1,791 3D Marks
Acer TravelMate 8204WLMi (2.0GHz Core Duo, ATI X1600 256MB)	4,236 3DMarks
Alienware Aurora M-7700(AMD Dual Core FX-60, ATI X1600 256MB)	7,078 3D Marks
Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (2.0GHz Core Duo, ATI X1400 128MB)	2,092 3D Marks
Asus V6Va (2.13 GHz Pentium M, ATI x700 128 MB)	2,530 3D Marks
Fujitsu n6410 (1.66 GHz Core Duo, ATI X1400 128MB)	2,273 3DMarks
Dell XPS M1210 (2.16 GHz Core Duo, nVidia Go 7400 256MB)	2,090 3D Marks

Screen

The 14.1" glossy screen is a WXGA 1280 x 800 beauty with excellent color and contrast. The display features fairly bright and even backlighting with eight levels of brightness. Horizontal viewing angles are excellent, making the screen an ideal choice for two or more people to watch a DVD or streaming video. However, vertical viewing angles are among the worst I’ve seen on a notebook in this price range. If the screen is tilted just slightly forward the entire screen “washes out” making it all but impossible to see low contrast details.

The 14.1" screen highlighting the "AV Mode" photo viewer. (view large image)

Keyboard, Touchpad and Other Input Buttons

The keyboard on the VAIO CR is perhaps the most unique feature of this notebook when you first open it. Unlike most traditional PC notebook keyboards the CR keyboard looks more like a MacBook than a PC. The keys are well cushioned and responsive to light touch though there is a somewhat noticeable degree of travel. If you prefer the traditional “indented” shape of keys then you might not like the flat surface of the keys on the CR. The keyboard is quite solid with no flex whatsoever. Overall, if you can get used to the lack of dedicated keys and the shape of the keys themselves then you will find this keyboard a genuine joy to use.

The very MacBook-like keyboard, touchpad, and nice speakers. (view large image)

The touchpad is nice and large with a very usable and responsive surface. The mouse buttons are likewise nicely sized, but the buttons have a very shallow feedback with noisy clicks which makes them uncomfortable to use.

The VAIO CR also features dedicated media buttons at the front of the notebook beneath the touchpad buttons. When a DVD is inserted these controls make the CR as convenient as a VCR or DVD player. Along the top of the keyboard is a dedicated “AV Mode” quicklauch button that lets you activate the media player functions without booting Windows. Next to the AV Mode key is a mute button, volume down and up, web camera “capture” button, and display backlight on/off.

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Input and Output Ports

Let's take a quick tour around the port offerings of the VAIO CR:

Front side: Nothing here except the media buttons beneath the trackpad. (view large image)

Back side: Nothing except the battery, DC power jack, and the modem port. (view large image)

Bottom view: Here you'll find access to the memory slots, some well-placed vents, the battery release switch, and the battery lock switch ... which is important later in this review. (view large image)

Left side: Kensington Lock slot, heat vent, VGA-Out, S-Video, two USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 400, microphone and headphone jacks, and wireless on/off. (view large image)

Right side: Ethernet port, USB port, optical drive, SD card reader, MemoryStick Pro reader, and ExpressCard 34 slot. (view large image)

Why Sony included a separate reader for the MemoryStick Pro card and another reader for the SD card is likely one of those mysteries that will never be solved. Many notebooks save space and weight by providing a single 5-in-1 memory card slot that reads SD/xD/MMC/MemoryStick type cards. I can only guess that Sony wants to draw attention to their proprietary memory card format.

Audio

The VAIO CR has stereo sound via speakers located on the left side and right sides of the keyboard. With the speakers located on the top of the interior in this way they tend to direct the sound at you and make for a surprisingly enjoyable listening experience. While the built-in speakers aren’t the best that I’ve heard in a notebook of this size, they are certainly better than most notebooks of this size. The headphone jack is located on the left side (an excellent location for people who like to plug in external speakers).

Heat and Noise

The VAIO CR runs extremely quiet with the 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo processor. I suspect the faster 2.4GHz configuration runs much hotter, but our review unit kept heat under control. The bottom left side gets a bit warm, but temperatures remained comfortable enough to keep the CR on the lap. Temperatures are likely kept within acceptable limits thanks to a rather large copper heatsink visible through the vent on the left side of the CR. Though the CR is thicker and heavier than anything in the “thin-and-light” category it remains remarkably cool.

The system fan is quiet when running. You have to put your ear down at desk level to hear it over any other ambient noise in the room. Despite the lack of noise the fan pushes out a significant amount of heat … enough to make your hand uncomfortable if you put your left hand next to the vent during benchmarking.

The hard disk drive was noticeably loud in our test unit. While this may not be indicative of all production CR notebooks, it is something I felt obligated to mention. Even though I am not particularly sensitive to background noise I found the constant grind of the hard disk to be quite distracting.

Battery

Sony claims the battery life of the standard 6-cell battery at 2.0-3.5 hours of use depending on how you use the notebook. During my test I obtained 3 hours and 2 minutes of battery life using the notebook at half screen brightness, wireless off, and a mixture of Word usage and idling. Clearly you would need to have the screen brightness turned even lower and do little more than let the notebook idle if you want to obtain the full 3.5 hours that Sony claims. You can get a large capacity battery for an advertised 3-6 hours of usage time unplugged, but the larger battery will stick out from the back and add weight to the notebook.

One issue of note regarding the battery is the unusual amount of “battery wiggle” in our test unit. Even with the lock switch in the “locked” position the battery is loose in the back of the CR and makes an audible shaking sound as it moves inside the battery compartment. If the locking switch is set to the unlocked position the battery is so loose that you can accidentally disconnect the battery from the power connectors just by picking the notebook up and tilting it backward. This is an unacceptable design flaw because it means users can unintentionally power off the notebook while using it. The last thing you want is for your notebook to shutdown while you’re in the middle of typing a term paper.

Below is a video tour of the VAIO CR (hosted by Andrew Baxter) which demonstrates the battery problem.

Software

Sony includes some useful and not so useful bloatware with the VAIO CR. Here's a short list of some of the highlights:

• Click to DVD - Sony DVD Creation software
• Sony SonicStage Media Player
• 30-Day Trial Version of Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI
• Microsoft Works 8.5
• 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 2003
• Norton Internet Security 60-Day Trial
• Napster
• VAIO Security Center
• VAIO Productivity Center
• VAIO Entertainment Center

While none of these applications are horrible and some are even helpful, many of these applications are hogging system resources when you startup the CR for the first time and experienced users will likely want to uninstall most of this bloatware.

Conclusion

The Sony VAIO CR is nice looking notebook with a solid set of features that are sure to be appealing to college students. It features an impressive multimedia AV Mode that can be launched without the need for Windows. However, the CR is cheaper and not quite as powerful as some other notebooks in the $1,000+ range due to the integrated graphics. The CR clearly stacks up well against the MacBook both in terms of features and appearance. Still, given the price point, the lack of dedicated graphics, and what can only be called a “design flaw” regarding the battery, college students might consider purchasing the Sony VAIO N series notebook. While the 15.4” N series only offers up to a 1.86GHz Intel Core Duo T2350 processor and up to 2GB of RAM, the performance is on par with the entry-level CR model and the N series costs several hundred dollars less.

Pros

• Very nice looks with a variety of colors you can choose
• Fast Core 2 Duo processors and up to 4GB of RAM provide plenty of system performance
• Screen has excellent horizontal viewing angles
• Solid build quality and sturdiness (with the exception of the battery)
• Stays cool and makes little noise
• Good keyboard with some exceptions (see below)

Cons

• Unacceptable amount of battery wiggle (design flaw)
• Too much bloatware installed
• Screen has bad vertical viewing angles
• Flat keyboard keys and lack of some dedicated keys
• Touchpad buttons have shallow feedback