EDIT: Half a day school is approx $690-700...hahaha...er...
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Showing posts with label Videos. Show all posts
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Ebisu Drift Circuit - Tokyo Japan
Something to put on my list if I'm really gonna head there. Hope it's not too expensive!
EDIT: Half a day school is approx $690-700...hahaha...er...
EDIT: Half a day school is approx $690-700...hahaha...er...
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Nexus 6P Review
So I've decided to get a Phablet sized Nexus 6P instead of the 5X, hope I'll get use to the size difference!
Friday, October 09, 2015
Microsoft Surface Book Keynote - Panos Panay
When I first watched Panos Panay back in 2012 introducing the first Surface, I had no idea who the heck he was, but I liked his presentation, mainly cause he carried a full duschbag "I don't care" attitude on stage, kind of like a Tony Stark persona but in real life.
The thing is the presenter can really elevate the thing he or she is presenting, and I think Panay did a good job introducing the first Surface to the world.
I finally got to catch the full 20+ minute keynote presentation on the Surface Book, and while the laptop really impresses, I think it's really him who carries it across to the audience fluidly as to what the Surface Book can do. This will give MS fanboys something to gloat about when they look at Apple fanboys, and rightfully so, for once, Microsoft made hardware that's a head turner.
If that thing ran OSX I'd definitely get it. =P
The thing is the presenter can really elevate the thing he or she is presenting, and I think Panay did a good job introducing the first Surface to the world.
I finally got to catch the full 20+ minute keynote presentation on the Surface Book, and while the laptop really impresses, I think it's really him who carries it across to the audience fluidly as to what the Surface Book can do. This will give MS fanboys something to gloat about when they look at Apple fanboys, and rightfully so, for once, Microsoft made hardware that's a head turner.
If that thing ran OSX I'd definitely get it. =P
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
Microsoft Windows 10 Hardware Event - Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book (The Verge)
I've never thought I'd find Microsoft in any way appealing until the first Surface Tablet came out back in 2012 (Entry).
The biggest excitement then? That Microsoft was finally taking the Apple route and creating their own hardware to show off the best their software can do. Of course, "best" is subjective to everyone but the concept is the same which is that of Steve Jobs when he decided to make Apple products only available on Apple devices, so that they work the way they were intended to, to provide the best user experience possible.
The Surface Pro is now into its 4th iteration and since its launch in 2012, it's been growing and becoming more and more a success to its own competitors in the market, that really says a lot if you ask me, that Microsoft is finally showing the manufacturers who use their software, how to do hardware right.
The next exciting product announced is the Surface Book, Microsoft's first attempt at a laptop. And yes, it sounds like a play on Apple's MacBook. Finally a laptop made by Microsoft that is void of bloatware unlike other devices, and the design, though not the most elegant, is original, and still some what nice in its own way. Sure some may argue it has design cues following that of a MacBook, the similarities I see is that it uses the same style of metal finishing, and a logo at the back similar to that of Apple's signature logo, that's it. Microsoft is touting it as the most powerful 13 inch laptop in the world, twice as fast as Apple's MacBook Pro. You have to agree considering it's using the latest processor (2 generations ahead of Apple) and other internals, but of course, it's not like Apple isn't going to put the same specs in their laptops, so I don't think that status is gonna last very long.
Oh and yes, the Surface Book detaches from is extra battery and graphics card base to become an i5 or i7 full Windows tablet too.
Microsoft also made 2 new phones, I'm not gonna touch on those, I still don't really see them as strong competitors to Apple's and Android's finest, but the laptops on the other hand are something impressive if you ask me.
No I'm not changing camps any time soon, having been tortured by bad experiences with Windows, my heart is still with Apple, though I will admit I still strongly feel my most favorite experience was Snow Leopard...fast, smooth, fluid...something I haven't seen in awhile with their other versions of OSX.
Bottom line, I am enjoying the "new Microsoft", which seems to be more innovative and bold than just being a software company that's dull and bland. While I don't see myself jumping back fully to the Microsoft ecosystem any time soon, I admire the strides they are finally taking to be more "visible" in the industry.
If you want to catch the 9 minute summary of Microsoft's event, check out the video here:
The biggest excitement then? That Microsoft was finally taking the Apple route and creating their own hardware to show off the best their software can do. Of course, "best" is subjective to everyone but the concept is the same which is that of Steve Jobs when he decided to make Apple products only available on Apple devices, so that they work the way they were intended to, to provide the best user experience possible.
The Surface Pro is now into its 4th iteration and since its launch in 2012, it's been growing and becoming more and more a success to its own competitors in the market, that really says a lot if you ask me, that Microsoft is finally showing the manufacturers who use their software, how to do hardware right.
The next exciting product announced is the Surface Book, Microsoft's first attempt at a laptop. And yes, it sounds like a play on Apple's MacBook. Finally a laptop made by Microsoft that is void of bloatware unlike other devices, and the design, though not the most elegant, is original, and still some what nice in its own way. Sure some may argue it has design cues following that of a MacBook, the similarities I see is that it uses the same style of metal finishing, and a logo at the back similar to that of Apple's signature logo, that's it. Microsoft is touting it as the most powerful 13 inch laptop in the world, twice as fast as Apple's MacBook Pro. You have to agree considering it's using the latest processor (2 generations ahead of Apple) and other internals, but of course, it's not like Apple isn't going to put the same specs in their laptops, so I don't think that status is gonna last very long.
Oh and yes, the Surface Book detaches from is extra battery and graphics card base to become an i5 or i7 full Windows tablet too.
Microsoft also made 2 new phones, I'm not gonna touch on those, I still don't really see them as strong competitors to Apple's and Android's finest, but the laptops on the other hand are something impressive if you ask me.
No I'm not changing camps any time soon, having been tortured by bad experiences with Windows, my heart is still with Apple, though I will admit I still strongly feel my most favorite experience was Snow Leopard...fast, smooth, fluid...something I haven't seen in awhile with their other versions of OSX.
Bottom line, I am enjoying the "new Microsoft", which seems to be more innovative and bold than just being a software company that's dull and bland. While I don't see myself jumping back fully to the Microsoft ecosystem any time soon, I admire the strides they are finally taking to be more "visible" in the industry.
If you want to catch the 9 minute summary of Microsoft's event, check out the video here:
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Google's New Nexus 5X and 6P
I've been meaning to upgrade my phone for awhile now, When Google launched the Nexus 6 last year it was an immediate no for me. The size was too big and I certainly didn't want something with too much heft taking up space in my pockets.
Fast forward 2 years, Google's launched 2 new phones (yay!), a 5 inch replacement as well as a 6 inch model.
The 5X is built by LG while the 6P will be made by Huawei. Frankly I'm not feeling the 6P, it looks odd, but it packs a few better items, specifically a faster chip, dual front facing speakers, and a larger screen (of course).
The 5X follows a same design over the original 5 which I own. It sports a single front facing speaker, and a slightly slower chip, though honestly living with the current Nexus 5 for 2 years now, I'd say all the chips this date can keep up to almost every task, so it's not a huge issue here.
The biggest thing for me is the camera, both the 5X and 6P will sport an all new Sony sensor that has a larger pixel size than its predecessor, making it take in more light.
For comparison:
iPhone 6
Pixel Size 1.5
no OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
8 Megapixels
f2.2 Aperture
iPhone 6S
Pixel Size 1.22
no OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
12 Megapixels
f2.2 Aperture
iPhone 6S+
Pixel Size 1.22
OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
12 Megapixels
f2.2 Aperture
Nexus 5X & 6P
Pixel Size 1.55
no OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
12 Megapixels
f2 Aperture
I found it interesting that the 6S has a smaller pixel size over its older model. But specs aside, it's down to the actual test that'll see if the Nexus camera holds up.
The samples look good though.
Lastly, the price, as I'm keen in only the 32gb model instead of the 16gb version, the 5X costs US$429 while the 6P sells for US$499 without contract.
Pricing was one of the reasons why I skipped last year's Nexus 6 too. If I were to pay top dollar for the device, I'd honestly be fine changing to an iPhone. But with the current Nexus phones back to the usual price structure, the 5X is pretty much a no brainer.
I admit I am still looking at the 6P, but still gotta get over the heft and looks, but if not the 5X is really fine with me.
Fast forward 2 years, Google's launched 2 new phones (yay!), a 5 inch replacement as well as a 6 inch model.
The 5X is built by LG while the 6P will be made by Huawei. Frankly I'm not feeling the 6P, it looks odd, but it packs a few better items, specifically a faster chip, dual front facing speakers, and a larger screen (of course).
The 5X follows a same design over the original 5 which I own. It sports a single front facing speaker, and a slightly slower chip, though honestly living with the current Nexus 5 for 2 years now, I'd say all the chips this date can keep up to almost every task, so it's not a huge issue here.
The biggest thing for me is the camera, both the 5X and 6P will sport an all new Sony sensor that has a larger pixel size than its predecessor, making it take in more light.
For comparison:
iPhone 6
Pixel Size 1.5
no OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
8 Megapixels
f2.2 Aperture
iPhone 6S
Pixel Size 1.22
no OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
12 Megapixels
f2.2 Aperture
iPhone 6S+
Pixel Size 1.22
OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
12 Megapixels
f2.2 Aperture
Nexus 5X & 6P
Pixel Size 1.55
no OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
12 Megapixels
f2 Aperture
I found it interesting that the 6S has a smaller pixel size over its older model. But specs aside, it's down to the actual test that'll see if the Nexus camera holds up.
The samples look good though.
Lastly, the price, as I'm keen in only the 32gb model instead of the 16gb version, the 5X costs US$429 while the 6P sells for US$499 without contract.
Pricing was one of the reasons why I skipped last year's Nexus 6 too. If I were to pay top dollar for the device, I'd honestly be fine changing to an iPhone. But with the current Nexus phones back to the usual price structure, the 5X is pretty much a no brainer.
I admit I am still looking at the 6P, but still gotta get over the heft and looks, but if not the 5X is really fine with me.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Drummer Steals the Show
Wow! Talk about loving what you do!
Also, upon further researching, that's Kwon Soon Keun, apparently one of the pioneering drummers in the early Korean rock scene.
DJI Inspire 1 + Zenmuse X5
Such a beauty! Have no use for it, but one certainly appreciate the advantages drone tech has brought to the film industry. Though expensive, by industry standards, DJI's pro option is cheaper than the other professional drone rigs out there that fetch a whooping 5 figures, including their own
Thursday, September 03, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
River Rafting @ Gopeng (Videos)
Uploaded the full and uncut videos of last week's rafting trip...a bit long winded but it's the full thing.
My FCP was acting up and I couldn't use it after Yosemite, so am still trying to grasp FCP X.
My FCP was acting up and I couldn't use it after Yosemite, so am still trying to grasp FCP X.
Managed to screen-grab 2 images from the videos and randomly edited them cause I had spare time waiting for the videos to compress.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
WSJ Interviews One Plus Co-Founder Carl Pei
When I first saw the video, I didn't think much of it. But after watching, I'm impressed with what this guy managed to achieve from nothing, starting out expecting to at least sell 30,000 units of "the best smart phone" to actually selling over 1.5 million sets.
Like Steve Jobs, he never graduated, always wore minimalist (a bunch of the same tops), appreciated design, and had a pretty simplistic life. I even find his "experiments" where he lives out of Air BNB for a month and travels really light, very amusing.
I hope the One Plus 2 is a good phone, I wouldn't mind supporting if the price is right.
Like Steve Jobs, he never graduated, always wore minimalist (a bunch of the same tops), appreciated design, and had a pretty simplistic life. I even find his "experiments" where he lives out of Air BNB for a month and travels really light, very amusing.
I hope the One Plus 2 is a good phone, I wouldn't mind supporting if the price is right.
Monday, July 13, 2015
Thursday, July 09, 2015
Lena and Strawberry - Conversations Between Human and Ape
I haven't posted random stuff in awhile that really get to me. This video is an awareness video, but it's much more as well in my opinion.
We often take language for granted, and treat spoken word and writing as the main forms of communication that we forgotten that a lot of communication is done without the use of either.
I really like how this video shows a kid and an orang utan having a conversation through sign language, it really shows that if we actually learnt to look beyond the standard forms of communications, what potential lies ahead for us to perhaps be able to interact with the things around us.
We often take language for granted, and treat spoken word and writing as the main forms of communication that we forgotten that a lot of communication is done without the use of either.
I really like how this video shows a kid and an orang utan having a conversation through sign language, it really shows that if we actually learnt to look beyond the standard forms of communications, what potential lies ahead for us to perhaps be able to interact with the things around us.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Gift - Short Film
Really good short film, over 4 million views in slightly over a month.
Always remember when you bring one into your life, it's not for a short period, but a life-long commitment.
Always remember when you bring one into your life, it's not for a short period, but a life-long commitment.
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Nike Free, Be a Force of Nature.
Love this ad. Probably cause of the vibrant colors, as well as the light, it looks like running on set.
And gosh, their stride!
And gosh, their stride!
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
The Bizarre Truth About Purebred Dogs
Not sure if I shared this before here, but I figured I'll place it somewhere.
As much as I love animals, some times I do get annoyed by the things people do to make a buck.
As much as I love animals, some times I do get annoyed by the things people do to make a buck.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Fantastic Four (2015) - Official Trailer
Not very impressed actually, no idea the plot, no idea the story line, trailer doesn't seem to share much to keep me interested. Perhaps only the fans will get it.
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