tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56240939141668732602024-03-04T20:02:47.229-08:00ReviewGuruIron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-54903421366164026962020-05-07T10:33:00.000-07:002020-05-08T19:25:28.034-07:00Review of Prism+ E55 4K Smart TV<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>My decision to get this TV</b><br />
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I have seen this ad on my Facebook Feed for many weeks, and when my 5 years old 50" Sony TV finally was turning off by itself every few minutes, I decided that I seriously consider buying a new TV.<br />
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To be honest, I wanted to simply go to the store to get a TV as I needed to replace my TV, but this is a special period in Singapore. The Circuit Breaker where all the electronic stores like Harvey Norman, Best Denki, Courts, and Audio House are not open.<br />
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I went online and did my research and was planning to get another Sony TV as I had one remote control my PS3 and my TV before, but I could not really find one. Then comparing some 55" TV, I narrowed it down to a few brands -- Xiaomi, Samsung, Philips, LG, and Toshiba.<br />
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The various online sites seemed a little off the mark in terms of experience. Going to Lazada made me interested in yet another brand. TCL which seems to have a 55" at a decent price $699 and it has a useful feature of using the mobile phone as a remote. (like Xiaomi) Sadly, TCL TV was out of stock.<br />
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Looking at my other options, many of them say that the delivery time was 14 days. I did not really want to wait 14 days and decided to go to Shopee to search and somehow, the Shopee site was not stable and failed to load on various occasion and when it loaded, the cluttered page layout did not motivate me to even want to look at my options. I clicked on the Xiaomi TV which was in Singapore and the delivery date was in 25 days.<br />
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I checked the other online stores, and either their search function sucks, or they really did have not many options. Best Denki has TV sets for sale, but there is not much description available, and I don't even know how big the TV is. And finally, when I found the TV that was within my budget, I found that the delivery time was actually also about a week.<br />
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At this point, I decided to check and compare the various specifications of the TV and I did compare the Prism+ TV as well. Noting that some of the newer appliances did not really last as long as the older ones, I decided that 3 year warranty offered by Prism+, a relatively unknown brand was something that would give me some peace of mind.<br />
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I ordered the Prism+ TV on April 20, and the expected arrival date was in May - Late May. I was willing to wait and I just had to use my Mac Screen as a TV for the time being.<br />
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I was surprised as I got an email that my TV was coming, and it did arrive at my house about 2 weeks after I paid for it online.<br />
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<b>Unboxing.</b><br />
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I bought the TV with a fixed stand, and the serviceman came and installed my TV quickly. There was no problem at all as I had many holes in my wall already and there were some that would fit the new mounts.<br />
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There was nothing special in the unboxing. I was disappointed to see styrofoam still used in the packaging. Looking at the whole TV and how it was brought out, it felt the same as my other TVs and I was not impressed by anything during the unboxing.<br />
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<b>Specifications.</b><br />
HDMI 2<br />
HDMI ARC 1<br />
USB 2<br />
AV In 1<br />
Audio Out 1<br />
VGA 1<br />
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<b>Functions: </b><br />
YouTube, Amazon, Netflix App<br />
Can play most video formats, menu is not great but good enough to use and navigate.<br />
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<b>Warranty:</b><br />
3 years.<br />
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So again, there was not much that surprises me or impresses me, but at $599, I can't complain.<br />
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<b>Review</b><br />
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After using my TV for a few days, trying out the various functions, here are some of my thoughts.<br />
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<b>Pros: (Why I like this TV)</b><br />
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The pixels look pretty sharp and even with the sun shining into the house, I still had enough contrast to watch the TV. Image quality is amazing.<br />
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This is an IPS screen, so it has very good viewing angles. watching the TV from the side is also good enough. The color is vivid from all angles as you would expect from an IPS display.<br />
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There are built-in Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon buttons, so checking something on YouTube is quite easy. However, you run into the same problem as the other TVs which is the lack of a keyboard makes typing and searching hard. I added a wireless keyboard to the USB and this problem was solved.<br />
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The menus on the TV was quite intuitive. I could connect the WiFi without looking at the manual.<br />
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There is a ScreenCast Function which I can easily cast the screen of my PC to the TV. The display is good enough to display my UHD display as well.<br />
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I love that it has HDMI ARC connection. So when I connect the soundbar, I can use the TV Remote to control the volume.<br />
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It plays many different video formats, and I've even tried .mp4 .mkv and .avi files. It all works.<br />
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At only $599, I don't think any other IPS displays come close with all the SMART TV features.<br />
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<b>Cons: (What can be better)</b><br />
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No Optical Port. My soundbar actually connects to the optical input and I cannot find one on the TV, so I have to use the HDMI ARC for the sound. Since there are only 3 HDMI outlets, one will be used for sound in this case.<br />
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The remote feels cheap and there is no quick screen resizing option on the remote.<br />
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The TV does not have much of a base in terms of sound, and this is solved by having a soundbar. The sound from this TV is decent. (This is expected as most TV do not have an impressive sound)<br />
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There are no apps to use my phone as a remote. (not really an issue here)<br />
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The black is not as "black" and you have to play with picture mode and contrast when watching at night. I watched some of my 4k Bluray and the AI for dynamic display was not smart enough, but with a few tweaks and turning on the HDR, you do get a pretty solid display for that price. Not perfect, but it can be tweaked. Tip: Turn off the backlight when watching at night.<br />
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This is a pre-order, so the uncertainty of when it is coming really tests your patience, especially when your TV is down.<br />
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Access to the ports behind the TV can be challenging. You need small hands and arms to put your HDMI from below the TV. So make sure all your HDMI cables are connected before you mount the TV.<br />
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<b>Overall:</b><br />
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Would I recommend this TV?<br />
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For the price, I believe that this is hard to beat. I hope TV can last way after the warranty as I do like the image quality. If this lasts, I would definitely look out for more Prism+ products.<br />
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-- Robin LowIron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-4426952551300972112019-12-20T07:09:00.000-08:002019-12-20T07:09:11.332-08:00IP Man 4 Movie Review<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oCBGTCNJW2g" width="560"></iframe><br />
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IP Man 4 is your good old Kung Fu Porn. Story is built around some major fights which you can see from afar.<br />
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The storytelling method is very simple staightforward, following the death of Ip Man's wife, and Ip Man's son was not doing so well in school. The progression of the story was rather cliche, but the use of powerful moments of the little bits of information you get along the way is very well done.<br />
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So you end up with moments like this scene in previous Ip Man<br />
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Pacing of the story was quite well done. There are some story progression followed by fights every few minutes. I would say that many of these fights are not really that necessary, but as Kung Fu porn, hell, keep it coming...<br />
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From the trailers, you can already expect the various fights which you have seen. There are 2 major boss fights, one with the Karate Guy and the other with Scott Adkins. The build up of the fights and the choreography is well done, making the fight scenes very exciting.<br />
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The underlying theme seems very apt for today's climate -- racism. Well, there is little progress, but perhaps racism has became slightly better before Trump?<br />
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Well, overall, the movie has a very simple plot and action scenes are well done. Pacing is good and the fights are definitely worth the ticket price.<br /><br />Plot and characters are pretty simply. You can tell the bad guy when you see them.<br />
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Just go watch it... ok?<br />
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-- Robin LowIron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-20848547570163436012019-10-03T09:16:00.001-07:002019-10-03T09:16:57.053-07:00Joker Movie Review<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 18px;">Joker is your standard villian in the DC universe, often seen battling Batman, and in this movie, it is a reboot of the villian in a different way. We use to see Joker as the man who fell into a vat of acid in the comics, but this movie adds a new twist.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-size: 18px;">And I like it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">"Joker" is set in Gotham, in an era, kinda like 1980's New York. </span><span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Arthur Fleck, the main character in the movie is a disturbed man with a series of unfortunate incidents happening to him, transforming him into the Joker.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">He starts off as a part-time clown, and gets beaten up to show the grim world where life is hard, unemployment is high and the city has no budgets for services. Yet there are Billionaires like the Wayne family living a a very different world.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">The title Joker does not prepare you enough on how dark the movie is going to be. The whole movie has no humor and it is kinda depressing to watch Arthur getting into these situations.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Although this is a different story altogether, you still get to see Bruce Wayne and the death of his parents, which is pretty much expected. The twist of the movie blends in well with the problems we face today -- income inequality, and portrays it in a slightly manner.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">It is indeed a bold movie, highlighting the plight of the villian as he becomes the joker, and a justification exercise on why the Joker ended up that way.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">The pace of the movie was good. It did not feel preachy and there was not too much gore and violence. I did not feel that there was a high enough body count, but as most of the movie, it was just Arthur and not the Joker, it was ok.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #262626; font-family: "cnn" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "utkal" , sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">I really enjoyed the movie, but I have to warn you. This movie is really depressing. It just gets worse. This is more like the beginnings of the Heath Ledger, and an interesting take indeed. </span><br />
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I tried going to this new mall for 3 times so far from the expressway off the causeway. There is a dedicated exit which has a nice ramp off the highway directly towards the mall, but the basement carpark does not allow motorcycles in, and there is a motorcycle parking area, but the barrier is closed and following the crumbling walls with water damage in this new building, it brings you out to the expressway again.<br />
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Yes, this is a new Megamall, and after a few tries, I decided to drive there, and managed to get parking easily. It cost RM$2 for the first 3 hours (even though it is very empty) and you can get a parking space if you drive. (For weekday afternoons. Expect evenings and weekends to be packed)<br /><br />For motorcycles, sorry, you are not invited. Please avoid.<br />
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I was expecting this big mall to be interesting, however, it is more of the same. If you have been to KSL, City Square, this is more of the same... kind of new, with all the same stores.<br />
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This mall is however much bigger, filled with a lot of same stores you find in other malls and even when it is new, some of the sinks in the bathroom are not working.<br />
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Everything here feels expensive. If you are Singaporean, other than food, most of the things found here can be found in Singapore as well, no real reason to go. Yes, there is a Sogo, but I feel that Aeon is much cheaper and I'd rather go Bukit Indah or Terbrau.<br />
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Opened in April, this mall is still not fully occupied. Don't expect entertainment like Cinema...<br />
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If you are coming from CIQ by bus, just stay at City Square, you are not missing much. No point spending time and money to come to a similar mall, probably more crowded too, with empty shops.<br />
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Midvalley in KL on the other hand is much better, this Southkey seems to be sad looking for a new mall with rundown walls, water damage and not all the shops are opened despite being opened for 5 months?<br />
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Management seemed strict as I found several cars with clamps on. So do take note when you park.<br />
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So this mall, perhaps good for food selection (cheaper than Singapore) but everything else you can find in other malls in JB.<br /><br />If you are riding a motorcycle, sorry, you can't park there.<br />
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-- Robin Low<br />
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-64202892655386282072019-01-03T13:39:00.000-08:002019-01-03T13:39:05.924-08:00Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic - exhibition at the MFA #Boston<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic Exhibition going on at the MFA is FANTASTIC!<br /><br />First published in 1926, Winnie the Pooh is one of the most famous children’s book characters of all time. This exhibition displays the original drawings, letters, photographs, and early editions, along with whimsical ephemera, take visitors on a journey exploring how the stories of Pooh and his friends Eeyore, Kanga and Roo, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, and Christopher Robin.</div>
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It has also opened my eyes on the author's (A. A. Milne) thoughts and ideas behind the character and how he had created characters that we can identify with. If you are a writer and want inspirations, this is an exhibition not to be missed.</div>
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It is still at MFA till Jan 6.</div>
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-73457595585150052102018-11-27T15:07:00.000-08:002018-11-27T15:07:00.084-08:00ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.6" Unboxing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.6 with an i7 processor, 512GB SSD Drive and 16GB ram with a GTX 1050 Ti 4GB video card.<br />
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There were several boxes that it came in. Firstly, there was an Amazon box, then an ASUS outer box, before you get to an inner box. The number of boxes created from just one laptop is quite amazing.<br />
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The laptop comes with a charger, 2 instruction booklets, an additional cable strap and the laptop.<br />
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<b>Physically out of the box</b><br />
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The laptop which weighs 4 lbs actually feel pretty heavy compared to all my other 14" ultra portable laptops. It feels very dense and actually quite well built.<br />
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The keyboard has a good feel and the layout is comfortable for typing.<br /><br />I would say, the location of the power button beside the [delete] button is simply poor design, but otherwise I do not have any other complain.<br />
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The mouse pad is responsive and the matt screen looks pretty good.<br />
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As I have several legacy software that does not work well on a QHD screen, this laptop is FHD and it does look pretty good and images and colors are pretty sharp.<br />
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After doing all the updates (about 30 minutes), the computer is ready to use. There was not a whole lot of updates to be installed.<br />
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There was no special design to raise the computer. It opens like a regular laptop, the matt finish on the laptop looks great. There are 2 speakers embedded on the side of the keyboard and they look pretty good.<br />
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The sides of the laptop contain a variety of ports. On the left side are an HDMI output and a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports, while the right side has a headphone jack, microSD card slot and a pair of USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports.<br />
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It has a fingerprint sensor which may come in handy for fast logins.<br />
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<b>The Sound</b><br />
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The Zenbook Pro has very clear and loud speakers. The Harmon Kardon speakers did not disappoint. It could easily fill a small meeting room, and possibly even a mid sized conference room. It was quite impressed by the clarity but the bass is not very noticeable.<br />
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I got the FHD version which has 1920 x 1080. The blacks are pretty black and images clear. The brightness of the screen is also very good. </div>
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By looking at the photos comparing it with a color corrected screen to Pantone colors, I would say the images and colors are pretty accurate.</div>
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While using this laptop and installing software, it was on my lap for 3 hours, and it still did not heat up enough to burn me.</div>
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One thing for sure, in a totally silent room, you can constantly hear the twin fans blowing. It was not noisy enough to annoy, but definitely audible.<br />
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The massive 73Wh 8-cell lithium-polymer battery seemed big, but after 4 hour of use, downloading software updates, installing software, browsing web, listening to music or watching a movie in the background while moving files, the battery is at 50% remaining. </div>
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I would have to use more to have good assessment of the battery, but I could easily say that I probably would never get the 10 hours of battery life as claimed by ASUS. With my current estimation, I would say a 6 - 7 hour battery life would be possible for normal usage.</div>
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This is one of the few laptops I own with a dedicated video card. the GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB memory is pretty good in running even the newest games. </div>
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I ran Mafia 3, PUBG on the computer and after optimizing the game, I do get 100+ fps which is very good at FHD settings 1080p. </div>
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I would say that the graphics capabilities on this system is pretty good, however, the laptop seems to heat up considerably. </div>
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I would say that this is a good laptop. I paid around US$1,200 (Black Friday) for i7-7700, 512GB amd 16GB memory. with a GTX 1050 Ti video card, it is good for a few years of entry level gaming and possibly video editing. At this price, I would say it is a pretty good buy. (or you can shell out a little more for a touch screen)</div>
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The battery life is a little disappointing as my Surface Book at 1 year old gets much better battery life than this.</div>
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The weight is a little of concern. If given a chance, I'd probably get the 14" Zenbook instead of the 15.6" screen. The difference between 2.6 lbs and 4 lbs is quite significant. </div>
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I just updated my Mi Mix 2S to the new MIUI 10.</div>
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There is not a lot of difference at the first. Dragging the screen up gets you the Google search, and dragging it down gives to the setting menu. Pretty much the same as MIUI 9.5.</div>
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At the start, my keyboard disappeared from my Facebook Messager and Facebook, and after restarting the phone, everything was fine again.</div>
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One thing I need to get used to is that now to close apps, you have to swipe left / right instead of up...<br />
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The timer now also has sound options for you to listen to natural sounds for the duration, sort of like a napping aid to help you relax.<br />
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The toggle app screen is also different.<br />
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I have yet seen significant improvements on the camera, calendar and other claims that MIUI 10 has over MIUI 9.5.<br />
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My phone was already running pretty fast with no lag, so there is not much difference.<br />
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Overall, I do like the new changes, and yes, there is a little need to get used to the new design. Overall, the UI and UX seem better, and nothing much is compromised except for the initial bugs I faced with Facebook, but all seemed to clear up once I restarted my phone.<br />
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I do like it and I would recommend that you update to the latest MIUI when you have the chance.<br />
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-90217050576294434952018-09-06T07:05:00.003-07:002018-09-06T07:05:47.416-07:00Fancy Remodeling in Malaysia. Is it different?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I see a lot of new renovation and development in Malaysia, many of the malls are give a new facelift. Things look really nice giving them the clean Japanese retail look. Shopping and browsing seems quite nice.<br />
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I was recently in Terbrau Aeon and I really liked the new look of the mall. The layout of the mall was very interesting and they have a new food court with an interesting concept. The products sold there seemed to be of a wider variety and of a pretty good selection.<br />
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However, when I decided to purchase a product, the design of the cashiers are totally FAIL!<br />
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I waited 20 minutes for a small purchase, and I saw many customers walking off, and not completing their purchase. This is like going online, trying to buy a product, and after clicking through many pages, the checkout cart is still not completed.<br />
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There were 6 staff, but only 2 counters, the other staff seemed to be standing around and chatting for 30 minutes. When the queue grew, other shoppers were blocked from walking and there was a congestion created on a Thursday afternoon! When there is not even a lot of shoppers.<br />
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So the renovations:<br />
Pretty (YES)<br />
User Experience (BAD)<br />
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Going to the different levels, the mall looks really transformed. The design seemed really pretty and many of the products and display makes them attractive, however, the whole experience of buying is still very bad. Long queues, multiple queues, and inefficient staff.<br /><br />Is this typical of shopping in Malaysia?<br />
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The food court. Looks really WOW and nice. The food choices seemed great, and they smell great. However when I tried buying food, it was again a miserable experience.<br />
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You queue to choose your food (with many people cutting queue), then you queue to pay for the food.<br />
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And what's worse, the food (friend food and BBQ food) seemed to be served in excessive plastic and there is no way of heating it. (A microwave was found and it was not turned on.)<br />
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When you buy a drink. You queue in one queue and collect in another queue. The queues are manned with only one person with 20 people in line, waiting for their orders which seemed to be made 2 at a time.<br />
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It was a pretty food court, but I WILL NEVER go back again. Seemed like a great layout, but much FAIL in user experience.<br />
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Perhaps they need a lesson in UX.<br />
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I hope someone goes in and work with them to fix the experience. I really like this mall, and the new design is better, but the experience is worse.<br />
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Jaffna, a city that is ravaged by a long war, almost 10 years later. The big question remains: Is it worth going?<br />
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Jaffna today (Sept 2017), is in much better shape than in 2009. There are many new hotels opened, roads rebuilt and lots of post wars ruins to be discovered. Many people seemed to be raving about some sites which I had to check out.<br />
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So here is the run down.<br />
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1) War Museum at Puthukkudiyiruppu<br />
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This place is absolutely SHIT. The war relics are kept out in the harsh sun and the location is far from civilization. There is garbage on the relics, and it is not even maintained or sheltered. Yes, there are some broken / damaged war vehicles here, but nothing that is a war-relic of note. Submarines are kinda cool, but hey, left out in the sun to rot.<br /><br />Good thing is -- its FREE. Expect nothing, look at it and don't touch anything, may have pee or poop on it... Yup, outdoors, if it rains, you are FUCKED.<br />
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2) Jaffna Fort<br />
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Jaffna Fort is right in the middle of town, near the clock tower and library. They do have opening hours like 8am - 6pm, and there is no shelter if it rains. The restorative works is ongoing and the workmanship is pretty good. If you are in Jaffna, there is no reason not to go. It makes a great sunset pic as well.<br />
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3) Jaffna Library<br />
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This place is near the fort, it looks nice and historical from the outside and may be interesting to visit. But for visitors, it opens only from 4:30pm - 6pm. Yup, knowledge is rather limited, and you are not allowed to have it. I wondered why this is not burnt down during war along with all that set the rules.<br />
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4) Random construction beside the library<br />
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This place looks so cool, the silhouette looks like mini crosses. Not sure what it is going to be, not really interested to find out.<br />
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6) Clock Tower<br />
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This clock tower is at a rotary and it has 3 statues around it. Guess what, the clock actually works too. Much impressed.<br />
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7) Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil<br />
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This is one of the most significant Hindu Temples in Jaffna. Kinda historic, but damn, you need to take off your shoes and shirt to get in, and no photography allowed?<br />
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It shouts : "No tourists please"<br />
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8) Random abandoned Monastery beside Old Park in Jaffna.<br />
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Maybe this has not a lot of significance, this is a fantastic abandoned structure. There is not a lot of information on this, and there is a sign that says, "Enter with permission only" But at no where did it give you instructions on how to get permission.<br />
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Initially it seemed like another FUCK YOU, YOU ARE NOT WELCOMED place, but as we entered and saw a guard that ignored us, this became one of the best ruins to take photos of... Bring on the HDR, snap away!<br />
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9) Kayts Island<br />
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Nice roads, plenty of plastic trash by the side of the road. Cow, Stray Dogs and Crow... That is about it. And yes, nice sunsets, shallow waters...<br />
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10) Fort Hammenhiel<br />
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This is some strange shit. It is in a Naval Base, run by the military. And the fort is also a hotel by the way. And yes, you need to pay to get to the island. It is nicely kept and food is mediocre but relatively cheap. Care to stay at the Fort Hammenhiel Resort? (Away from Civilization) With no tides and waves.<br />
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11) Delft island Jaffna<br />
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Delft Island is a relatively small island. It is accessible by ferry from Kayts. We chartered a ferry for 8,000LKR and paid a Tuk Tuk 2,000LKR for a 2 hour tour of the island to visit ALL THE SPOTS on the island.<br />
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There are some places which is simply like WTF, like a fucking huge footprint in cement, and others relatively underwhelming. But the whole island using corals as walls is simply fascinating. I've not seen so much corals as building materials before.<br />
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Delft Island is home of the Delft Pony. These are mutated horses left by the Portuguese back in the days, and they lived on the island and became shorter, smaller with long manes. <br />
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Strangely, I do not see much ponies and even though Delft Island is a wild horse sanctuary, you probably see more skinny cows. The cows have already overgrazed the grass, and it is hard to find any grass longer than 1 inch. According to the locals, there were more than 100 horses dead because the water was contaminated and there is lack of food for the horses due to the excessive number of cows.<br />
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The island is relatively unspoilt, but it is also an ecological disaster waiting to happen as I foresee that most of the horse on the conservation area will probably die off as the cows eat all the grass on the island and compete for water source.<br />
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The island is nice but depressing as you see the skinny horses and cows run free and die of starvation. The question to ask is how incompetent the authorities running the reserve are when they allow the locals to bring in cows in large numbers to compete with the limited food supply.<br />
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Pro-Tip: Bring water and an umbrella.<br />
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So, if you ask me again if Jaffna is worth the visit, I would say if you have a lot of time in Sri Lanka, then yes.. Otherwise, stay the fuck away from there. It is 4 hours from Trincomalee and no where near anything else unless you are going to Anuradhpura which is like 3.5 hours away.<br />
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Food is mediocre, land is hostile and businesses are not tourist friendly. Many museums and stores will pretend to be closed just not to serve you. There is constantly a bad smell in the air, like raw sewage. The Rio Ice Cream which seems to be a local attraction serves ice cream that taste like supermarket store brand ice cream and they add syrup to the overly sweet ice cream. No matter what name you call it, it is bad ice cream.<br />
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The hotel that has the best food in Jaffna -- Green Grass Hotel -- has pretty good Jaffna Curry, but its got small bones inside. Forget about Crab Curry, its a tiny hard shell crab which is hard to eat.<br />
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Some locals are friendly, but they do not speak Sinhala or English, landmarks are not clearly mapped, and businesses and attractions close when they like.<br />
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Yep, Bern. Einstein lived here and there is an apartment with his photo outside.</div>
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This is a pretty place and a little quaint. Just let the photos guide you. Like many cities in Switzerland, there are several levels and rivers and bridges to make it extra beautiful.</div>
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Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-34733500330765832142017-08-13T15:29:00.001-07:002017-08-13T15:29:08.611-07:00Interlarken, Switzerland... Some Photos instead of Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Interlarken is located near the Swiss Alps. Its name, literally means between 2 lakes is a good description as it is between 2 lakes. It is a famous tourist destination, but when you get there, there is nothing special. </div>
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The road to Interlarken is spectacular! Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald is just around the corner. I'd suggest driving by Interlarken and walking around, but don't spend too much time there. Its nice, but expensive.</div>
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-33569772471155571562017-08-08T14:50:00.000-07:002017-08-08T14:50:11.466-07:00Klosters, Switzerland... Some Photos instead of Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Klosters, Switzerland... even the ride there from Zurich is stunning. This is a small village near Davos and Landquart. Before even considering what to do there, just take a look at these summer photos.</div>
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Where bikers are blessed annually....</div>
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-52374707845222510122017-07-13T02:09:00.000-07:002017-07-13T02:09:40.276-07:00Pokemon Go - Gym Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pokemon Go has recently released a new update for the Gym System and with the new Raids in place, many players have returned to play the game.<br />
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There are a lot more gyms, and you can now spin the gyms for drops. You get a Raid pass every day (you can only have one) and buy premium raid passes for 100 coins to join in the raids.<br />
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In the US, Europe, Japan and Singapore, I've seen players gather in masses for rare raid like Tyrranitar and Snorlax.<br />
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The raids seemed to require coordination and teamwork. The rare raids have big pokemons which require many trainers to take down. In Boston, players coordinate and have groups on Discord to form local teams to take down raids and take over gyms.<br />
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The new gym system favors coordination. As the gyms are still very unstable. A group of 4 - 6 people from a team can take down a gym in minutes, and when they coordinate to put in their pokemons together, all 6 pokemons can go in at once, making it easy to defend.<br />
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In Boston, I joined the local team in Allston / Brighton / Brookline and in 2 hours, we can take over all the Gyms locally.<br />
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I would say the new gym system is a big improvement, but the way the coins are rewarded is still far from desirable.<br />
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You cannot change your teams once you pick it, and being in a team locally with poor coordination, you can NEVER earn any coins. I'm back in Singapore, and when I talk to several adult Team Valor players, they don't seem to understand coordination and attack on their own. Sadly, with the slightly broken system, when these people from the same team attack at their own pace, they may come to a point where they get to put their pokemons in, and when an opposing team is attacking, no one else can put theirs in, and the result is that, the only pokemon in the gym gets taken out really quickly.<br />
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The problem of spoofing is still around in Singapore, and many people simply want to fight in the gym and "win" rather than form groups and play the game as it should -- socially.<br />
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In Europe, I've met people and went to bars after a raid. In Boston, I've joined Gym raiding groups to take over gyms, and we take breaks and have meals together. The game does have potential, but the bugs are still present. Hope it more of the bugs get fixed in the next few days.<br />
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-- Robin LowIron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-71191506957812611092017-06-15T12:40:00.000-07:002017-06-15T12:40:14.266-07:0094th Laconia Bike Week review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The 94th Laconia Bike week is here. from 10-18 June, a lot of bikers from New England converge to this historical event.<br />
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So what is the charm of this event?<br />
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1) Location.<br />
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Weirs Beach is beautiful in the summer.<br />
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Lake Winnipesaukee is beautiful and <a href="http://www.weirsonline.com/">Weirs Beach</a> is simply one of the best fresh water beach in New England.<br />
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The water is clear and warm, and the sun is bright. The location feels cool with a nice breeze in the summer.<br />
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2) Stuff to buy, see and do.<br />
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There are a lot of live music, great food and motorcycle swag. T-shirts, leathers, accessories. The whole event area at Weirs beach is very big, and it will take hours to browse through each store.<br />
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3) Bikes<br />
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Lots of bikes on display. There is the Indian Motorcycle Booth and Harley Booth that offers test rides. The motorcycles that are in the parking lot are also beautiful and unique. There are some vintage bikes -- 1929 Harleys, and some custom bikes.<br />
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If you are a bike lover, you will love these bikes.<br />
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Bikers are a special kind of people -- pretty crazy in their own way, however, there is one thing in common with everyone here. Everyone enjoys riding -- Japanese bikes, Italian bikes or domestic bikes.<br />
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Although everyone there may be different and have different beliefs, it is easy to strike up a conversation with anyone regarding bikes and riding.<br />
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In this environment, there is something magical -- there is no discrimination and no one talks about politics, sexual orientation or genders. You can see a guy wearing a "President Trump" badge having beer at the same table with a guy with a "Bernie or Bust" shirt.<br />
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You get to see guys having ice cream and the guys in the line are chatting -- one who gave out bibles and the other person looking like a cross dresser in leathers.<br />
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5) The journey.<br />
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The journey to Laconia is also a very enjoyable ride. Laconia is located away from busy cities, and there is not much traffic.<br />
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Whether you go up alone or with a group of friends, riding on the smooth roads with the wind in your hair (because you don't need to wear a helmet in New Hampshire) is am amazing experience. When you ride long distances, all your worries are gone. It is man vs the road, you get to see long roads, corners and beautiful skies and mountains.<br />
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The area is beautiful and the ride is memorable.<br />
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There are also other events during the bike week. From stunt riding to museums to rallys. A lot of interesting things to do, nice bikes to see and great food to eat.<br />
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Tips:<br />
1) Drink lots of water. The weather may be nice, but it is easy to dehydrate when you ride long distances. And dehydration when riding is especially bad and may cause accidents.<br />
2) When you have a chance to go to a toilet (at a gas station, hotel, restaurant) -- go... Don't try to find one when you REALLY NEED IT.<br />
3) Be prepared for any weather. This is New England, It can be 90 degrees out there but goes below 50 degrees at night. What may be sunny may turn into a thunderstorm that lasts 5 minutes.<br />
4) Ride on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/599+Roller+Coaster+Rd,+Laconia,+NH+03246/@43.6095259,-71.5034844,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cb348218eb14ac3:0x3e55442adeb44a85!8m2!3d43.6098836!4d-71.5003345">Roller Coaster Road</a>. I would suggest going to Laconia through Route 106 and enter through Roller Coaster Road from the back. You save time on traffic especially on the weekends.<br />
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-44714321958722966862017-05-18T10:49:00.001-07:002017-05-18T10:49:08.780-07:00Shorai Lithium Battery - Service Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've used Shorai for a few years now, on a BMW K1200LT, Harley Softail, Harley Street Glide, Sportster 48, Suzuki Burghman 650, etc.<br />
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Initially, I am a little skeptical. Will something that small power my bike? With such a new brand in the industry, will I get good service?<br />
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As you may experience, whenever you change the battery of your bike, one of the reasons is because you may have a faulty electrical system. On my BMW, the bike does not charge the old battery well, and my Shorai could power it for weeks, and eventually run out of juice. It was hard to diagnose as the battery was so powerful that you do not feel anything wrong. And finally, when the fault was found, there were a few shorts in the way and the battery was dead as well.<br />
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This was a 3 month old battery in Singapore, and when I got new wire harness, voltage regulator, coil, etc, the battery still could not hold charge, and when checked, there was cell imbalance and the battery was dead.<br />
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It created a little stress and unhappiness, but once everything was fixed and I got a new battery (from warranty) I slowly gain confidence.<br />
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The exchange was simple. I went to Racewerks -- where I got the battery -- they checked that battery failed, ordered a new one, and I got a new battery, no questions asked.<br />
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I could see the improved CCA, ability to hold charge for a longer time (without riding) and light weight and small size, I decided to try out when my batteries are too old.<br />
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A few Shorai later, my Harley had electrical problems after installing new Shorai battery, and I decided to change the coil and voltage regulator after the Shorai ran out of juice after a week -- problem solved.<br />
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On my Softail, the Shorai lasted 18 months, and somehow could not hold charge. I checked for shorts, wiring but everything looks ok. I brought the battery in again, and there was a battery error, and I had to pay 25% of the battery price to get a new one!<br />
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Come Sept 2016, I bought a Shorai for my Shovelhead in Boston. It was a much older Carb bike. Works good until I kept it for the winter and had power problems since.<br />
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When I check the battery again on the BMS-01 charger, it had errors - 4 flashes - cell imbalance. I discharged the battery and charged it again and the same thing happened. After spending 1 day, I gave up, contact Shorai USA and sent in some information to request for them to check my battery.<br />
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I sent in the request on Saturday 13th May and I received a new Shorai Battery on Tuesday 16th May.<br />
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I did not expect the turnaround time to be this quick and efficient and the exchange was rather hassle free.. I send in my old battery (with all the fittings attached) and I hope the warranty conditions was valid as the battery seemed to be only 9 months old, and stopped working.<br />
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Of all my other Shorai batteries, this was least expected, but I could see that manufacturing flaws do happen, and Shorai was standing by the quality of its products.<br />
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However, the service and experience was very fast and efficient, better than my expectations and I would totally recommend Shorai batteries as they are high quality, and the Shorai Service in Singapore and USA seems to be excellent as well.<br />
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Thank you Shorai.<br />
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-- Robin Low<br />
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-56375370646922246092017-04-20T10:24:00.000-07:002017-04-20T10:24:03.221-07:00《拆弹专家》SHOCK WAVE - Andy Lau - 2017 Movie ReviewShock Wave is the latest Andy Lau movie in 2017<br />
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It is an action movie, glorifying the HK police.<br />
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Besides you typical plot where Hero cop betrays the antagonist, Hero cop falls in love, antagonist comes back and kidnaps the girlfriend, the movie is pretty much straightforward.<br />
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The action scenes and special effects however are pretty good in the movie and there is much explosions and bodycounts. The stunt driving was very good as well.<br />
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The pace of the movie was good, dialogue was pretty ok and premise a little believable. Many things made a little sense in the movie.<br />
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-26860331987230458002017-02-16T23:01:00.000-08:002017-02-16T23:01:10.778-08:00Gen 2 Pokemon are out. #PokemonGo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was rather annoying to download the 60MB update outside but Gen2 Pokemons in the Pokemon Go game is out.</div>
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How bad can it be?<br />
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I've had delicious Pizza Chicken in Taiwan before, and it was innovative and great.<br />
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Basically, it is just fried chicken cutlet with ham, cheese and pineapple on top. How can it go wrong?<br />
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Well, KFC did it. In Singapore, KFC is Halal, and they use Turkey Ham (of the worst kind), liquid cheese sauce (not melted cheese) and canned pineapples. Even eating it fresh from the oven, it tastes pretty nasty.<br />
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I would expect KFC to know how to fry a chicken cutlet, but the breading is thick with a tiny piece of meat. I could not taste any tomatoes in there and the cheese and turkey bacon is simply foul tasting.<br />
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Costing $7.50 with a drink and fries, the price is not too bad, but sadly, this food is inedible. Don't even bother to go try this. Its a big waste of money.<br />
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By the way, I do love KFC original recipe, and I'm a big fan of fried chicken, and for me to hate this, you have to fuck it up pretty bad.<br />
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-47326203442577328462016-12-22T22:00:00.000-08:002016-12-22T22:00:27.511-08:00Ichiran, Brooklyn, NY Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ichiran recently opened an outlet in New York. This store is located in Brooklyn, at 374 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Phone: (718) 381-0491)</div>
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The cool thing about this is the hours are from 11am to 2am.</div>
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This location is not so close from Manhattan. probably will take you about 30 mins from Downtown to get there. Feels like an industrial area with construction work around. Probably not the best place to be at night.</div>
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The good thing about this location is that this is not too crowded, so probably less crowded?</div>
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There are 2 types of seating available, so don't worry if you want to talk, there are regular tables besides the booth seating.</div>
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So hows the Ramen?<br />
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Well, I love Tonkotsu Ramen. And Ichiran is one of the best Tonkotsu Ramen you can get. Ichiran in Brooklyn does not disappoint. I ordered the strong flavored, rich soup with firm noodles. Some garlic, Chilli and scallions. I remembered to save some broth for extra noodles. I added a side order of seaweed.<br />
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Everything was fantastic. Can't complain. Best ramen I've had in the US by far.<br />
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Hakata Issou (博多一双) is still my favorite (located in Fukuoka)<br />
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Is it worth the trip from Manhattan to Brooklyn to try this?<br />
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On a weekday afternoon, it was not too crowded, seats were available during lunch, and service was ok, and quality was top notch. Taste was authentic like the Ichiran I like.<br />
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One thing to note, this restaurant is a no tipping restaurant and I felt that the price is rather high. The price for basic ramen with 2 pieces of pork is $18.95++, and with Ice Matcha, Extra noodles, side of seaweed, it costs $30++.<br />
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I probably can have the same thing for under US$15 in Tokyo. But heh, instead of flying to Tokyo, you can taste it here in NYC!<br />
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Opening the box was underwhelming as I expected more to come out...</div>
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Its about the same size as a 5" Nexus 5</div>
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The fingerprint sensor can be found in the rear.</div>
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<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-52031290129541140742016-10-03T04:49:00.000-07:002016-10-03T04:50:03.082-07:00Visit Kathmandu 2016 - 10 things you need to know to plan your trip to Nepal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kathmandu - A Tourist Destination?<br />
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I just returned from Kathmandu after the First Humanitarian Mini maker Faire held in Kathmandu.<br />
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I did some travel, and let me introduce Kathmandu to you.<br />
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1) Kathmandu has 4 seasons, and it has polluted air... and it floods easily when it rains.<br />
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If you are planning to go, make sure you are not there during the monsoon season to avoid the rains, and bring the right clothes. Kathmandu has 4 seasons and it does snow sometimes.<br />
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There are plenty of old diesel buses and trucks, and air is polluted. Bring some form of breathing mask to help you walk around outside.<br />
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2) Power Cuts. There is no power in Kathmandu during some part of the day. It can range from 7 hours daily to 14 hours depending on season. Remember to have solar chargers to charge your phones and other essentials.<br />
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3) Water and food is safe -- only for restaurants, hotels or guest houses. Remember to buy bottled water. Avoid ice and local food places. There may be a high chance your stomach cannot take the level of bacterial found in their local water.<br />
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4) Internet Access -- You can get Internet access by buying a Ncell card with credits. There 3G/4G is available, and you can use GPS / Smartphone to navigate. Everything is relatively low cost as well.<br />
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5) Nepal is safe -- Don't worry about rape or getting mugged. Although the people are relatively poor, the country as a whole is safe. There are no street lights however, and lots of idiots who are on the roads. Everyone is impatient and road is bad. So be careful walking in the streets at night and take care crossing the roads.<br />
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6) Poor infrastructure -- India was bad, Latin America was bad... Kathmandu is much worse. The roads are bad, public transportation overcrowded and traffic sucks. Plan your route well. Ask a local. The taxi can get you around and you need to know landmarks around the area you want to go.<br />
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Taxi is very cheap, each trip can be from US$1 - US$5 (Patan Durbar Square - Kathmandu) but at night, expected to pay 2 times more, and in the rain, pay even more. Same trip that cost you $US3 (about 300 rupees) can cost $15 (about 1500 rupees) but you can always bargain and find other drivers.<br />
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7) Tourist attractions are relatively undamaged by the earthquake. Repairs are ongoing and looking good. Except for the Darahara Tower, everything else escaped damage and is ongoing repairs.<br />
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Within Kathmandu there are a few must go sites.<br />
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1) Bouldanath Stupa<br />
2) Patan Durbar Square<br />
3) Swyambunath Temple<br />
4) Bhaktapur<br />
5) Kathmandu Durbar Square<br />
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They are not really damaged, and you can find a way around the entrance of each place to aviod paying entrance fee. Instead, support local economy by buying handicrafts and food.<br />
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8) Guest Houses are relatively cheap. -- If you can plan around showering in the later afternoon (solar water heater) you definitely should stay at guest houses. They range from shared bathrooms to a tiny bathroom in your own room.<br />
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The cost in Patan and Kathmandu is from about US$8 - US$15, and maybe slightly more in Pokhara.<br />
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9) Food is relatively inexpensive and good. I've walked into Japanese restaurants and paid US$4 for ramen, and US$5 for Bulgogi... Having momos (steamed dumplings) will cost you US$2. Beers at bars are about US$3 - US$5.<br />
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10) And remember, when you visit Nepal. Buy handicrafts and do eat out. The Nepalese community is relatively tight, and even when you spend $$$ in Kathmandu and the cities, the money does trickle down to the villages.<br />
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Most of the food is locally grown, and organic as farmers can't afford pesticides and fertilizer. Instead of donating money, there are lots of fair trade handicraft stores which sells bags, boxes and much more. These stores also hire people from marginalized communities to plan to end poverty.<br />
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If you are planning to travel. Please consider Nepal. It is very much different from other countries, and definitely very affordable.<br />
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-- Robin Low<br />
<br />Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-37861459436412435932016-07-16T01:04:00.001-07:002016-07-16T01:04:54.776-07:00Ghostbusters 2016 Movie Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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I watched Ghostbusters, solely because there were some scenes shot in Boston Chinatown. I've read some reviews and was confused. This movie was actually pretty funny.</div>
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This is a complete reboot, non of the previous Ghostbusters storyline was in there, and it was updated to 2016. There were also some Cameos from the original movie. (No Harold Ramis, because he is no longer with us)</div>
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Iron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-11692235836949828372016-06-20T18:42:00.000-07:002016-06-20T18:42:03.978-07:00Reasons to get a drone.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bo_f8mV5khg" width="560"></iframe><br />
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I'd get a drone, train for hours to fly it well, and go for this trip.<br />
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This is one of the most compelling reasons to get a drone.<br />
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Was flying my drone over a forest, and some interference made it fly weird and it ended up still in the trees of San Francisco.<br />
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-- Robin LowIron Bowlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073903213249428840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624093914166873260.post-40617558332807334292016-03-11T08:04:00.000-08:002016-03-11T08:04:08.632-08:00Hedo Hotel - Taipei Main Station - Taiwan (Hotel Review)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am doing few trips on the Taiwan HSR and have been trying to find a decent Hotel for under US$100 Near Taipei Main Station.<br />
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After trying a few, I've booked 2 nights at Hedo Hotel. Located at No 35, Section 1, Kaifeng Street, Taipei Main Station, Taipei, Taiwan 10044. Hedo Hotel is a relatively new hotel and I hope this review can help you decide.<br />
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Location: This hotel is 1 block from the Bus Station and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei. Location wise, it is about 10 mins walk from the HSR station, not great if its raining and you are dragging along luggages.<br />
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The Hotel Room: The room is relatively ok sized. I paid US$60 for my room which comes with 2 super single beds. The bed is relatively comfortable and the TV is relatively big. Its a 50" TV. The room is very new and clean. It has 2 110V power plugs with multisockets which allows you to put any plugs inside and 2 USB power plugs to charge your phones.<br />
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There is a small fridge in the room. They provide 2 bottles of water, sandals, towels, toothbrushes, hair dryer, etc. The WiFi is also relatively fast. The room is fairly comfortable. Its 11 degree celsius outside and I set the room airconditioning at 20 degrees, and it feels really good in the room. The lighting is adequate, and even without windows, its relatively comfortable.<br />
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The toilet: The toilet has a bathtub, which allows you to shower from the top, a hose or a tap. The water controller is sensitive and you can control the temperature well. The water pressure and temperature is also constant and you do not get intermittent water like other hotels. The hotel is clean and nice.<br />
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The Staff: The staff is attentive and helpful. There is also plenty of them around.<br />
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Overall, I like the hotel.<br />
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Location wise, not the best, you can already check this out on Google Maps and decide.<br />
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The free breakfast is pretty bad. It has a limited supply of food choice and it is simply not good. The area near Taipei Main station can also be pretty expensive to find breakfast too.<br />
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The toilet is nice and clean, but the WC is poorly placed and with the toilet seat up, the button to flush is covered and awkwardly placed. Its new but poorly executed. The towel holder is also loose and looks like its falling down anytime.<br />
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For the number of floors and number of rooms, there is only 1 elevator, which really sucks when everyone is getting to breakfast or checking out.<br />
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There is also no place to hang your jackets, no cupboards, nothing. You have to drape it over your luggage.<br />
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For its price, I'd say, its ok, but there may be better options out there.<br />
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