Ronald Kwok
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
New home for Sharp LCD TV
Hi folks, the Sharp LCD TV LC-19A35M has found a new home! No, I've not sold it on e-bay but I've moved it over to a new Blog, Sights and Sounds. Those interested to follow up can do so in the new Blog. Cheers.
Ronald Kwok
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Ronald Kwok
http://cbpirate.com/s/cbp/ronaldkwok
Friday, April 10, 2009
Sharp Aquos LCD TV
I took the plunge last weekend and bought myself my first LCD TV. No, it is not one of those giant screen monster or even the usual entry level 32" LCD TV. It is just a modest 19" Sharp, LC-19A35M that suits my purpose perfectly. Nowadays LCD TV makers are pushing for bigger and bigger screen size just like digital camera are giving you more and more megapixels but do you really need all these extra inches and megapixels?
For some of us, the answer is no but how else can the manufacturer come out with new models every now and then to push up their sales and satisfy customers who wants bigger and more to be one up on their friends? Maybe with the current economic situation, customers are thinking twice. Anyway, you should only get what you really need and not pay for something that does not add to its value. (Of course having plenty of money helps but that's another story.)
OK, back to my new toy. Even since my wife bought me the Samsung micro HiFI MMDA25, I've been longing for a display unit so that I can play my large collection of DVD's. As I spent a lot of my time in my library (den to my wife), I just need something small to fit into the "hole" in my desktop. So I looked around the hypermarkets and even Pasar Road. There were many local brands in the small size segment in Pasar Road but for the major brands, they were mainly in the 32" and above category which is too big for me.
For some of us, the answer is no but how else can the manufacturer come out with new models every now and then to push up their sales and satisfy customers who wants bigger and more to be one up on their friends? Maybe with the current economic situation, customers are thinking twice. Anyway, you should only get what you really need and not pay for something that does not add to its value. (Of course having plenty of money helps but that's another story.)
OK, back to my new toy. Even since my wife bought me the Samsung micro HiFI MMDA25, I've been longing for a display unit so that I can play my large collection of DVD's. As I spent a lot of my time in my library (den to my wife), I just need something small to fit into the "hole" in my desktop. So I looked around the hypermarkets and even Pasar Road. There were many local brands in the small size segment in Pasar Road but for the major brands, they were mainly in the 32" and above category which is too big for me.
I almost bought a local 15" (Audio Phonar?) which was going for RM499, the cheapest LCD TV that I could find. There were brands like E-View (19" for RM650), Wina, and others with similar pricing. Then I saw an ad for a Sharp 19" going for RM799 at Desa Home Theatre and so I did some googling and found that this is the smallest screen in their Aquos range. Not that I do not trust those call-what-you-want local brands but looking at their prices, I feel that this must be a good buy. So I went down to Desa Home Theatre at Low Yat Plaza and took the plunge.
To cut the long story short (so that I can post this early for those PC Fair visitors), I was initially disappointed but later I was very happy with my purchase. It is a definitely a recommended value buy for those of you looking for this screen size and a reputable brand. I will give more details and a full review in my next post. Later I saw the same model going for RM999 at Harvey Norman and a 19" Pensonic also going for RM999 as well so you can see why I say the Sharp is a good buy. (I mean, if you can have Rinko Kikuchi, why pick Amber Chia?) So for those of you going to the PC Fair this weekend, check out the prices of the LCD TV (not LCD monitor) on display there and use this price (RM799) as a baseline for your comparison before you make your purchase.
(The actual screen size of the Sharp LCD TV is 18.5" and the Desa Home Theatre HQ is in Kompleks Desa, Kepong while the branch is in Plaza Low Yat, in case you want this offer.)
Ronald Kwok
http://ronaldkwok.atomicblog.hop.clickbank.net/
To cut the long story short (so that I can post this early for those PC Fair visitors), I was initially disappointed but later I was very happy with my purchase. It is a definitely a recommended value buy for those of you looking for this screen size and a reputable brand. I will give more details and a full review in my next post. Later I saw the same model going for RM999 at Harvey Norman and a 19" Pensonic also going for RM999 as well so you can see why I say the Sharp is a good buy. (I mean, if you can have Rinko Kikuchi, why pick Amber Chia?) So for those of you going to the PC Fair this weekend, check out the prices of the LCD TV (not LCD monitor) on display there and use this price (RM799) as a baseline for your comparison before you make your purchase.
(The actual screen size of the Sharp LCD TV is 18.5" and the Desa Home Theatre HQ is in Kompleks Desa, Kepong while the branch is in Plaza Low Yat, in case you want this offer.)
Ronald Kwok
http://ronaldkwok.atomicblog.hop.clickbank.net/
Friday, February 27, 2009
Crossword Dictionary
Before I touch on Crossword Dictionaries, I attach the link below to the (Chambers) Crossword Manual that is highlighted in the comments of my last post by "wxd_fiend". This is the updated version of the Chambers Crossword Guide that I mentioned in my previous post. This has 400 pages as against the 300 pages of the older version so I believe this would be a better buy if you are looking for a guide to solving cryptic crosswords.
The Crossword Manual
There are many aids to solving crosswords, one of which is the crossword dictionary and there are many in the market. The first one that I have is a 1967 edition of the Dell Crossword Dictionary by Kathleen Rafferty. Below is the latest edition (even then it is a 1995 edition).
The Dell Crossword Dictionary
This is more useful for straight crossword but I like the word-finder section where you can find all the 3 or 4-letter words if you already know 2 of the alphabets such as XX__, _XX_, __XX or X__X. This is useful to complete the missing words but unfortunately this provides only up to 4-letter words.
Most of the crossword dictionaries by American publishers are mainly geared for the American market and so is good for straight crosswords but if you are looking for one for cryptic crosswords, you have to look for British publications. The best will be the Chambers Crossword Dictionary since it mentions possible cryptic clues in the listing.
The Chambers Dictionary
Other useful aids for crosswords would by a Thesaurus. And of course, you can always turn to the Net for online assistance. Good luck.
Ronald Kwok
http://cbpirate.com/s/cbp/ronaldkwok
The Crossword Manual
There are many aids to solving crosswords, one of which is the crossword dictionary and there are many in the market. The first one that I have is a 1967 edition of the Dell Crossword Dictionary by Kathleen Rafferty. Below is the latest edition (even then it is a 1995 edition).
The Dell Crossword Dictionary
This is more useful for straight crossword but I like the word-finder section where you can find all the 3 or 4-letter words if you already know 2 of the alphabets such as XX__, _XX_, __XX or X__X. This is useful to complete the missing words but unfortunately this provides only up to 4-letter words.
Most of the crossword dictionaries by American publishers are mainly geared for the American market and so is good for straight crosswords but if you are looking for one for cryptic crosswords, you have to look for British publications. The best will be the Chambers Crossword Dictionary since it mentions possible cryptic clues in the listing.
The Chambers Dictionary
Other useful aids for crosswords would by a Thesaurus. And of course, you can always turn to the Net for online assistance. Good luck.
Ronald Kwok
http://cbpirate.com/s/cbp/ronaldkwok
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