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SmarTone gets the iPhone 4S; Apple Online Store sells out in minutes

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SmarTone (no longer SmarTone-Vodafone) has just started taking pre-orders for the iPhone 4S. Their servers are getting absolutely hammered at the moment, but I was able to order one for pick up which will hopefully be next week. As for price plans, they've introduced a nice "advise-and-consent" SMS if you go over your data allowance. Say you're on the 150MB (previously 100MB) and 500MB plans and you go over, SmarTone will SMS you to ask for your permission to top up. As for the top-up price, … [Read more...]

MTR and The Standard for iPad apps updated

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Couple of Hong Kong-related app updates: MTR Mobile 4.1 (link) MTR Mobile 4.1 更新: 1. 用戶現可在「更多」-> 「資料更新」中管理資料庫的更新。 MTR Mobile 4.1 Update: 1. User can now manage the data update manually in “More" -> "Data update”.     The Standard for iPad (link) What's New In Version 2.4.3 - Resolve the compatibility issues on iOS 5 - Enhance the overall download performance   … [Read more...]

Mobexo, advanced Mobile Payment Solution, launches

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Mobexo, a new smartphone-based payment solution, has officially launched. Interesting that it does not use any NFC technology. Take a look at the video introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk4k424LWwA Here is the full press release: Mobexo is an innovative smartphone-based payment solution. With Mobexo, traditional payment instruments such as credit cards, bank accounts, checks or promotion vouchers are “virtualized” into smartphones. The payment process is purely … [Read more...]

HKJC iPhone app not (yet) compatible with iOS5

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UPDATE: As of October 25, the app is now compatible with iOS 5. If you're an addictive gambler, the HKJC iPhone app is not yet compatible with iOS5. Therefore, don't upgrade to iOS5 if the mobile betting app is important to your daily workflow. This picture explains it all:   Update: official notice from HKJC The Hong Kong Jockey Club would like to advise its customers who have installed the Club's Mobile Betting Service iPhone App not to upgrade the mobile operating system … [Read more...]

Punched my first RJ45 keystones

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Thanks largely to this video I now have gigabit ethernet from the router to my iMac. I picked up a punchdown tool, couple of face plates & keystones at Mongkok Computer Center couple of weeks ago, right before the Typhoon 8 hit actually. There is a shop right outside the 3rd floor that sells networking parts, amongst many other goodies. I paid less than HK$100 total for the lot. (photos after the break) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHy8mtW9eak … [Read more...]

Is it time for a Playstation 3?

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I just saw over on Sony's Hong Kong site that they have introduced a couple of new PS3 bundles: Winning Eleven 2012 (Pro Evolution Soccer) HK$ 2,518 for 160GB HK$ 2,668 for 320GB HDMI cable included Link NBA2K12 with Move Controller HK$ 2,479 for 160GB HK$ 2,629 for 320GB Move motion controller Move pen set Link Which is the better deal? I'm inclined to go for the NBA bundle since we might not be getting any REAL NBA basketball this year (thanks to … [Read more...]

HTC Unveils HTC Desire HD, HTC Desire Z, New HTC SENSE and HTCsense.com

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HTC held an event in London yesterday where they announced the latest handsets, which will land in Hong Kong in October. In addition, there will be a new HTCSense.com for managing your HTC phones, ringtones, etc. Seems like it's similar to MobileMe in that it can help locate your lost phone. HTC Desire HD HTC Desire HD showcases outstanding multimedia content with its bright 4.3” LCD display and Dolby Mobile and SRS virtual sound and is the first to be powered by the new 1GHz Qualcomm 8255 … [Read more...]