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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.

Articles in Hi-Tech Toys

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 same thing. Why? I just realized that Windows Vista SP1 is...
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 is becoming "old" version. Amazing. The default font is changed to...
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 one T10 in Tokyo airport. However, I just few that T10...
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 two months. Reinstall all software again. Backup my all my documents...
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 of Windows Live. When I use the first and second version...
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 sharp images of night scene. How do you take those pictures?...
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 and abondoned (lose them, broke them, or simply lost drivers so...
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 is helpful for others. Rule 1: Reinstall Operating System every 2-3...
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 to sponsor them for their wonderful service. Flickr is a good...
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 price as 132 RMB/kg and it will display the price of...
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 use it. We have to agree that not every tool is...
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 Xujiahui, and he gave me 800 RMB. (I bought it at...
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 reset: *#7370# then enter 12345 as password. Your phone will be...
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, I have GPS information with all my pictures. ch_client = "jianshuo";ch_width...
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 two years. It printed out a testing page - with a...
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 good. May need some time to get used to. There is...
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 USB outlet on the one side and a mini USB on...
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 cool hardware (computer related or camera related) into the collection. I...
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 already very nice quality of Skype. The Skype Phone Although it...
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 6800 RMB (or 829 USD), including tax. It is all the...
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 106 USD. He mentioned interesting technical details about satellite. He also...
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 additional 256M memory. © Jian Shuo Wang Clean motherboard. © Jian...
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 used: Dell Latitude CPx H Dell Latitude C400 Dell Laitude D600...
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 can access Internet at any time. Here is the driver (download...
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 is the WebView Internet Camera. It is simple - just a...
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 recent 10 years. Old Style Clock Look at this. This is...
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 and the software. I'd like to introduce this model of business...
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 Jinyi to give me the suggestions. I feel a little bit...
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 been wondering about what Alcatel is. Well, Alcatel is not that...
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 Japan are among the highest population of mobile holders. Take me...
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 about 2 days and cost 150 RMB (about 20 USD). After...