Hi-Tech Toys

I have many "toys", and many of them are related to Hi-Tech - maybe it is Internet, or it can be Maglev... I'd love to share my passion about these toys with you. .

1. I Use Hotmail Since 1997 Jun 24, 2009
   MSN China is running a campaign to engage users to celebrate 10 years of MSN service. They offer to give you your registration time if you enter your MSN...
2. Nikon D50 CHA Error with SD Card May 29, 2009
   Wendy just called from Xiamen (she went there with friends) and complained that she got a new SD card, and put it into our Nikon D50, and got error...
3. Google Analytics Cookie by this Site May 2, 2009
   I am using Google Analytics to track traffic to this site, and thus, it will set first-party cookie on computers of my readers. To help my readers to understand...
4. Balloon and Camera in Outer Space May 2, 2009
   Robert Mao posted a nice article talking about two outer space projects. One is the Teddy Bear project. The pupils in UK made the balloon and shipped it with...
5. Dell Optiplex 755 Dec 16, 2008
   I just got a new desktop at work: Dell Optiplex 755. My first computer when I entered Microsoft was a Dell. They had the tradition to upgrade desktop computer...
6. Google Custom Search Engine Nov 10, 2008
   I am experimenting Google Custom Search Engine, and here is the result of my experiment. It searched the whole Internet, with priority put on Baixing.com. It also filtered some...
7. All Maps in China are Transformed Nov 9, 2008
   There are rumor that all printed maps that is available in domestic market are transformed. The goal is to make the map useless for military situation to protect the...
8. User Feedback are the Key Oct 26, 2008
   Stumbled upon this article: YouTube Enables Deep Linking Within Videos. It is related to YouTube. The feature to link deep into a video seems obvious - most of the...
9. Software List for Newly Installed PC Oct 7, 2008
   I wrote about my software list for newly installed PC the last year. Since I reinstall my laptop from time to time (on average, every quarter), I keep a...
10. I Got my Nikon 50mm 1.8D Jun 13, 2008
    Yes! I got a new lens! Very excited. I can capture more photos for Yifan. I love it. I love it a lot....
11. Slow Internet Connection in Early May May 2, 2008
    I am experiencing very slow Internet connection these days - even Google home page takes about 20 seconds or longer to open. I guess many people are experiencing the...
12. Google Docs is Good Apr 15, 2008
    This is my test of the new Google Docs - it is hard to define what "new" means in Google product. Maybe when I am writing this document, it...
13. I Fixed My Sony P8 Battery Feb 12, 2008
    I used to take photos with Sony P8 before my last trip to U.S. The battery of the camera was complete dead. That is the reason I bought another...
14. Backed Up All My Documents Jan 22, 2008
    Before I install Windows Vista tomorrow, I want to back up all my files on my Drive D. My rule of file management is always: Reinstall Windows system every...
15. Hope for Microsoft Web Effort Dec 11, 2007
    I start to use the Windows Live application by Microsoft - I mean the client application tools, not the LIVE.COM services. It gave me much hope about the future...
16. Photography Technical Details of Night Scenes Oct 3, 2007
    I posted some pictures on the Bund (National Holiday 2007 in Shanghai) © Jian Shuo Wang Liping asked: Jianshou, those pictures are fantastic. I had some difficulty to take...
17. Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro Oct 1, 2007
    To prepare for a video conference call tomorrow morning (early in the morning), I started to use another WebCam. I don't remember how many webcam I started to use...
18. Software for Newly Installed PC Jul 17, 2007
    My best practice to maintain a healthy PC is to re-install the operating system and the applications every few month. These are the steps I follow. In case it...
19. I Just Paid for my Second Year of Flickr May 6, 2007
    I just paid 24.95 USD for the second year of my Flickr Pro Account. Flickr is a nice service. I am a loyal user. I love Flickr, and willing...
20. Counting Coins with Weight May 2, 2007
    Read from Mvm's blog about a totally new way to count the number of coins: Put the 0.50 RMB coins onto the electronic scale, and weigh them. Enther the...
21. Why I didn't Use Twitter.com Yet Apr 10, 2007
    I know twitter.com came. I know it is getting traction. I know it is a hot topic. And I have tried it months before. But I don't plan to...
22. New Phone - Dopod D600 Mar 15, 2007
    I sold out my Nokia 6670 on Kijiji. The transaction was confirmed within one hour, and I gave the mobile to the guy (a mobile fan) at Haggen-Daas in...
23. Reset Nokia 6670 Mar 12, 2007
    I sold out my Nokia 6670 on Kijiji yesterday, and will deliver the phone to the buyer. Before I give out my phone, I used the following key to...
24. Sony GPS-CS1 Aug 4, 2006
    Sony just announced the release of Sony GPS-CS1. Image in courtesy of Sony.com I want to be the first in Shanghai to get it. :-) Hope in the future,...
25. My HP Deskjet 3500 Series Printer May 15, 2006
    Just got my HP Deskjet 3500 Series Printer out of my storage room. HP Deskjet 3500 Series Printer It still works - after staying in the room for about...
26. PSP is Hard to Use Apr 4, 2006
    I got a PlayStation Portal (PSP). It is hard to use - you have to buy more stuff other than the stone-like black box. The usability is not that...
27. I Need a USB Cable Feb 2, 2006
    I remembered to bring my camera (SONY P8) with me during my travel but left the cable connection at home. It is a gray USB cable with a standard...
28. Edwards' New LCD Dell 2405 Jan 16, 2006
    Take a look at Edward's New LCD Dell 2405: Photography by Edward. Used with permission This is called hobby. It gives a geek the highest satisfaction to add some...
29. IPEVO Skype Headset Hardware Nov 18, 2005
    Today, I tried the new Skype phone from PCHome-Skype from Taiwan. It is a wonderful application - very cute iPod-like design, cute buttons, and much improved voice quality above...
30. Thinking about Sony F828 Dec 2, 2004
    To make the U.S. trip more memorable, I am going to buy a more professional camera than my Sony P8. Sony F-828 appeared on my landscope. I sells at...
31. Edward's New Satellite TV Nov 25, 2004
    Edward sent me something new today, his new Satellite TV. He did it by himself. What impressed me a lot is: The total cost is only 880 RMB or...
32. HP Pavilion a610cl - My New Home PC Jul 19, 2004
    Let me show off my new home PC - HP Pavilion A610CL. The front of the box. Looks nice © Jian Shuo Wang I opened the box to add...
33. My New Laptop - Dell Latitue D600 Jul 9, 2004
    I am happy to receive a new laptop Dell Latitude D600. It is larger than my previous one - Dell Latitude C400. This is the third Dell laptop I...
34. Sony Ericsson GC75 in Shanghai Apr 28, 2004
    Eric kindly lent me his Sony Ericsson GC75 GPRS Wireless Modem. Image in courtesy of Sony Ericsson With this card and my GPRS enabled China Mobile SIM card, I...
35. Canon WebView Camera VB-C10 Apr 14, 2004
    © Canon.com I returned from the Canon Expo Asia 2004 in the Super Brand Mall in Pudong, near the Pearl Tower. The most interesting thing in the expo...
36. My New Toys - Clock, Radio and TV Nov 1, 2003
    Ha. Life is beautiful. I colleceted three new toys in the last three days - the toys I dreamed in my childhood, but those never been thought about in...
37. Alcatel OT715 Software Jul 4, 2003
    Many people are seeking Alcatel OT715 software, as can see from the hot discussion under my previous OT715 page. I have bought OT715 and enjoy the wonderful OT715 phone...
38. My New Camera - Sony DSC-P8 May 21, 2003
    My digital camera You know what, finally, I bought Sony DSC-P8 today. I am choosing between Sony P8 and Nikon E4300. Thanks for Christina from Chinese tea and Li...
39. Alcatel OT715 Mar 11, 2003
    It has been 7 days since I bought my new mobile Alcatel OT715. Resources on OT715 are very rare on the Internet. Wow. How can this happy? David has...
40. My New Mobile - Alcatel OT715 Mar 3, 2003
    After SIEMENS, MOTOROLA, NOKIA, SIEMENS, my fifth mobile is Alcatel OT715. I bought one today - I am very excited about it. Mobile phones I believe China, Korea and...
41. Cracking XBox Dec 8, 2002
    Today, my friend told me that he had somebody crack his XBox for 150 RMB. There is already some venders in Shanghai to crack XBox for people. It takes...