Info Connect 2010: Quality Net Prices

2-4 mb depends on the line

*update*

Complete List of Prices:
http://uptill1.com/2010/02/01/dsl-prices-in-kuwait/

More Cute Stuff

Robot Dreamy Tina 2 GB USB Memory @ $180


Stuffed Care Bears head @ $13
Hello Kitty USB HUB @ $49.99

Beautiful USB Hub :)

$22 @ here

Source: chipchick

Info Center Edu-Day, March 28th

Info Center are preparing for an educational day on Saturday, March 28th. There will be many sessions coverings various technologies. I didn't find anything interesting for me but you may find some interesting sessions :)

Windows 7

I guess everyone is talking about how great is Windows 7 and how it is going to be the best OS Microsoft has released (here is one review). I know that they have focused on performance but I haven't tried it nor my friends did.

Question is, have you tried it?

Mobile: LG GD900

Whats so different about this mobile?

It has a transparent sliding-out number pad!
World's First Transparent Phone :)

Release Date: 2009 Q2

Chip Chick

Tech and Gadgets from a Girl's Perspective

You may also check ChipChicklets (For your kids Bashar :p)

Enjoy :)

Special Valentine's Gifts (For Her)

Philips/ Swarovski HeartBeat USB £89.00

Red Rose 2 GB USB Flash Drive $25.99

MSI Wind Valentine's Edition $429.99

8 GB USB Flash Drive Necklace $27.99

Sterling Silver Heart Necklace $75.00

Circuit Board Necklace $19.99

Man/Woman Talking Remote Control $19.95

Binary Love Shirt $18.99

Geek Love Poem $18.99

Linux Download Manager!

I'm looking for a decent download manager for Linux (If any!). I have so far tried (order by worst => best):

1. Gwget: No username/password option!
2. Kget: When you close it and open it again your links disappear!
3. Multiget: it seems that it doesn't like me because I tried to download some links that needed username/password and its not working (retcode fail?!).
4. Downthemall (firefox extension): The best out of all the ones I have tried. No complaints so far.
   

What is your favorite download manager?

NBK WOL Security

Here is a tip I got from 1801801, Answer all the questions with the same answer! Smart! Never thought of it. But I didn't try, not sure if we can do that!

More on WOL is here.

The JavaScript Verifier

This tool saved me today. I had a piece of java script code that referenced some form variables. the code was okay on Firefox but not on IE. The problem was simply because the form variable (input type=text name=var) was called "var" which is a reserved word in JS :p

Kindle 2

When Steve Jobs meets the Kindle. :p

Tomorrow is the official release of the new kindle.

Source: CNET.

Cute USB Flash Drives

Cutest USB Flash Drives are Here.

Source: Engadget.

Work Flow Products

I have been thinking about automating various processes at work for quite a while ... for example in our department there is a process for unblocking a website that you think its important for your work. the process goes like:

1- You print the PDF form, fill it with the required info and sign it.
2- Ask your supervisor to sign it.
3- Give it to IT, IT will evaluate and unblock the website.

this is only one example, we have plenty of forms in each department.

* Do you have automated/online processes at work?
If yes =>
* Are you using a "Work Flow" product? or
* Are you manually developing these processes?
if no =>
* are you considering having automated/online processes at work?


Finally, have a nice weekend :)

Info Connect 2009 (2)

So I finally went to Info Connect and its way below my expectations except for the "DSL offers" that are really good, you will find them for an avg of (2 Mbps ~ 200 KD). I have a friend who subscribed only 2 months ago for (512 Mbps => 1 Mbps (with double speed)) paying 19 KD a month thru NBK. After the upgrade (1 Mbps => 2 Mbps (with double speed) he is going to pay 18.750 a month! ... so you can upgrade for a lower price.

My other friend who was looking for a mini laptop didn't find anything interesting really, not many options:

Dell Mini (Intel Atom 1.6 GHZ, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB SSD HDD, XP) = 130 KD.

Toshiba Mini (Intel Atom 1.6 GHZ, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD, XP) = 129 KD, without OS = 99 KD

HP Mini (Mobile via 1.6 GHZ, 2 GB RAM, 12o GB HDD, Vista Buisness) = 185 KD

MSI Mini (?, 1 GB RAM, ? GB HDD, XP, Multi Colors (White, Pink)) = 109 KD

I saw there: Toshiba, Fujitsu Siemens, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, QualityNet, KEMS, Wataniya, Viva, Fastelco, Anwarko, Alghanim-Xcite, InfoCenter, different ministries?, Gulfnet...

Quality Net Vs KEMS

I have been with quality net since 2001. I still want to stick them with just because i got used to them. I'll probably go after tomorrow to Info Connect to renew my subscription. My uncles are changing now to KEMS because they have an offer (2 Mbps for 180 KD) while Quality Net's offer is still (1 Mbps for 199 KD).

Do you think I should change?

And what is your connection at home? and how much do you pay?


Update: My Mom was in Info Connect, She renewed the subscription (Quality Net) (didn't wait for me), the offer was 2 Mbps for 225 KD (Download Speed: 200-240 KB/Sec)

Info Connect 2009

1-7 February 2009

Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
5:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Question: Will you go? and Why?

Beautiful

isn't it beautiful? Read more here & here.

DMFC stands for “Direct Methanol Fuel Cell”. it generates electricity by chemical reaction using methanol. Methanol can be added in a few seconds and refilled even while the device is in operation. Truth is it got my attention because its gorgeous not because of the technology involved :p

Backup

I have this project that I have been working on for a month and finished it on our "testing server". now after I finished, the testing server has crashed. they are still trying to recover the data but it seems that ALL MY WORK has gone. Backup solution? it seems that they have forgot to add the testing server to the backup solution and I forgot to save my work on my PC too.

BUT it's okay! the purpose of this post is to advise you to back up your stuff yourself and never rely on any backup solution.

Bose QuietComfort® 3 headphones

Bose QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones @ $314 (regularly $349), Best headphones I have ever tried.

• Noise reduction (When I put these at work I hear nothing!).
  
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery: 25 hours average use per charge.
• Comes with a slim carrying case.
• Lightweight, gentle on your ears.