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WTS G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 4GBX2 2133Mhz

kenysl — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:58:51 +0800

Item(s): G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 4GBX2 2133Mhz

Package includes: RAM only

Price: 250 for set (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)

Warranty: Lifetime from G.Skill, can give you a copy of the invoice from IdealTech, bought in 2014

Dealing method: COD

Location: Cheras / KL

Contact method/details: PM or reply below
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Item(s) conditions: Still working as of 19/12/2018

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Reason for sale: Upgraded to 16GB kit

WTB Any 16GB DDR3 Performance RAM

kenysl — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:03:22 +0800

Item(s): Any 16GB DDR3 Performance RAM (i.e. G.Skill RipjawsX, Corsair Vengeance etc.)

Package includes:

Price: Offer me (!!!NOTICE!!!: Sellers are required to display the exact selling prices of their products. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of the topic)

Warranty:

Dealing method: COD

Location: Klang Valley area

Contact method/details: PM me or reply below
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Thanks.

Time to grab popcorn

kenysl — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 09:45:28 +0800

Apple Tries To Patent Android’s Gestural Unlocking System - sos for androidfag

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Apple Patents Android-Like Gesture Unlocking Tech For Mobile Devices- sos for neutralfag
Apple reveals new Password Gestures to Strengthen the Authentication Process of Future iDevices and Macs- sos for ifag

Google cracks its own CAPTCHAs

kenysl — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:11:37 +0800

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Google has cracked the CAPTCHA. In a paper published this week, Google researchers say that they've developed an algorithm that can accurately solve Google's own CAPTCHA puzzles — those obfuscated jumbles of letters and numbers you type in on websites to prove that you're human — with 99.8 percent accuracy, obviously posing something of a problem to the puzzle's intended purpose of weeding out robots. The new system was developed to help Google automatically analyze hard-to-read signs and house numbers photographed by its Street View cameras, allowing it to accurately match images with locations on a map.

Despite being near perfect when it comes to CAPTCHAs — a feat that plenty of humans can't even manage — the new system's analysis of Street View imagery isn't quite as accurate, correctly identifying the text just over 90 percent of the time. When analyzing house numbers specifically, however, its accuracy jumps up to over 96 percent.

These CAPTCHAs have been correctly solved by the new algorithm.

Google is, of course, specially suited to developing such advanced automated text analysis because of its extensive work with Street View and reCAPTCHA, its own CAPTCHA service. Even so, Google says that it's already found ways to further protect reCAPTCHA from being broken by others' computers. "Thanks to this research, we know that relying on distorted text alone isn’t enough," Vinay Shet, reCAPTCHA's product manager writes in a blog post. Shet explains that part of this is analyzing a user's full interaction with the CAPTCHA puzzle — and not solely whether they can get the answer right.

sos: The Verge

This technology is probably better than me at solving CAPTCHAs

After Whatsapp, Facebook now acquires...

kenysl — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 05:45:30 +0800

Oculus VR for $2 billion
https://www.facebook.com/zuck/posts/1010131...71?stream_ref=1

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Which one more important to you?

kenysl — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:14:34 +0800

With the advancement of technology, we see new forms of computing ranging from supercomputers to thumb-sized computers
Which one is more important to you /k ?

[REVIEW] i-Rocks A05 Gold Edition Gaming Headset

kenysl — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 12:54:17 +0800

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When we bring up the entry level of gaming headsets, the top recommendations would always be either the Razer Kraken or the Siberia V1. To this stagnant competition comes a new contender, the i-Rocks Rock Series A05 Gaming Headset. Let's check out what this headset has to offer.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX, KEN?

The headset itself, detachable 3.5mm audio cable, extending audio/mic splitter cable, detachable mic and a piece of information.

TECH SPECS

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REVIEW

Taking a quick look around the headset, we find the i-Rocks logo etched atop the headband and both sides of the ear-cup. Like what the name already states, the headset has a matte black finish with gold accents around the ear-cups. The finish feels high quality to the touch but I doubt that you want to constantly caress the headset. In my opinion, the headsets looks very fashionable and normally I would let it sit around my neck and use it as sort of a fashion accessory.

To expand on how it could be used as a fashion accessory, is how the A05 features a detachable cable and a detachable mic. At the bottom end of both ear-cups, one would find 3.5mm ports that allow the audio cable and mic to be attached to either side you prefer. This comes in very handy because in the past people have complained about being restricted of how the cable is laid out and would prefer it on the other side. With this feature, users are given the liberty to take control of their own layout. Of course, if you just want to use the A05 as just a fashion accessory, you can detach both of them to prevent unnecessary cables dangling around while you walk in style.

While detachable cables are certainly wonderful, I have a gripe with this particular cable. Logically, you would keep the cable coiled inside your bag or whatever method you please and let the headset sit around your neck. The cable also features in-line volume control allowing users to easily adjust volume on the fly independent of the usual Windows Volume control. One problem with the cable is when one keeps the cable coiled for a certain amount of time, the cable has the tendency of getting itself dangled. Fortunately, one would just have to straighten it out for a few moments before using the A05, but still, dangling cables, period.

Let's move on to the comfortability of the headset. Around the ear-cups we find cushioning made of leather and on the top we find cushioning made of what I would presume as memory foam since it forms around my head when I actually wear the A05. Adjusting the size of the headset is kept like how it is with adjustable headband that is made of shiny aluminium. The adjustment process is actually very smooth without being too smooth to avoid accidental adjustments while using the headset.

Overall build quality wise, the A05 feels pretty robust. If you would like to stash the A05 inside your bag while you travel instead of letting it sit around your neck, it wouldn't be much of a problem in my opinion. That pretty much sums up what I have to say about the quality, let's move on to the audio quality.

The A05 sports 40mm drivers as you would find standard across most of the gaming headsets in this range. Music wise, I have been listening to Billboard's Hot 100s and as expected the A05 performance is stellar. Unlike other gaming oriented headsets, the A05 does not have that much of an emphasis on bass which might or might not suit you. With some fiddling around with the equalizer of my preferred music player, I was able to achieve my desired audio quality. One word of advice though would be to ensure that the headset is firmly placed around your ears to ensure good audio quality; I guess thats the trade-off for designing such a light headset. Gaming wise, the A05 is on par with other gaming oriented headsets within its range. Oh and before I forget, since I am sort of categorizing the A05 as a portable accessory, the headset works great on mobile too!

Now we shift our attention onto the detachable microphone. The microphone bears almost the same DNA of retractable microphones found on a lot of gaming headsets; as in the microphone of the A05 is very flexible with how it can be positioned. i-Rocks also claims the microphone to be noise-cancelling but awkwardly enough it doesn't muffle the clicky noise of the K10 keyboard.... which analogically put is like pitching the best sword against the best shield I guess.

CONCLUSION
Looking at the whole package, the A05 presents itself as an extremely competitive product at a SRP of RM199. If you are looking for something portable, durable and in a sense, "stylish", the A05 is right up your alley.
Interested to get one for yourself? You can contact the guys over at i-Rocks Malaysia using the links down below.
i-Rocks Malaysia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iRocksMY
i-Rocks Malaysia Website: http://i-rocks.my/
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YotaPhone Gen 2 Official Thread v1

kenysl — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 04:00:23 +0800

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Snippet from GSMArena: http://www.gsmarena.com/second_generation_...l-news-7919.php

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The new YotaPhone packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC with 2.3GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of built-in memory. Photo and video capture is handled by an 8MP main camera, aided by a 2MP front-facing unit.
Connectivity options of the device include LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and GLONASS. FM Radio is also present.
The measures of the new YotaPhone are 144 x 69.5 x 8.9 mm, while its weight tips the scale at 140 grams. The smartphone is powered by a 2,550mAh battery.
The second generation YotaPhone will be available in Russia and EMEA countries in Q4 this year. Availability in Asian markets and the United States also planned.

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IN THE NEWS
Dual-screen YotaPhone has a second shot at greatness - Engadget
YotaPhone 2: Android one side, E-Ink the other (hands-on) - Wired.co.uk
Second generation of dual-screen YotaPhone goes official - GSMArena

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Will progressively update; if there is anything to update

KENYSL.com

kenysl — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 01:34:23 +0800

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Hi guys! Figured I should start a thread here for feedback purposes..
KENYSL.com is focused on providing reviews of IT-related products to Malaysian consumers especially gamers!
Other than that, I sometimes write some opinion pieces about current tech or interesting news.

Hopefully you guys will like my blog
And if you are ever so kind, like my facebook page too! https://facebook.com/kenysldotcom
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[REVIEW]SteelSeries Siberia Elite Gaming Headset

kenysl — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:03:53 +0800

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If you are no stranger to the SteelSeries brand, the word "Siberia" should ring a lot of bells inside your head. The V1 debuted around 2004, while the V2 came along during 2009 and finally we are here to see the newest refresh for the Siberia series of gaming headsets, the Siberia Elite. Is the Siberia Elite truly a state of the art headset like how SteelSeries claims? Lets find out.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

TECH SPECS

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REVIEW

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CONCLUSION
In my opinion, the Siberia Elite is an extremely well built headset with good audio quality compared to other gaming oriented headsets. But at the end of the day, it will still burn RM769 from that wallet of yours. When asked why I'd spend so much on this headset, I always answer, "Well does your headset glow every colour in the rainbow?" So, buying the Siberia Elite grants you a special bragging right that currently no other headsets can offer; basically, the thing is a hater magnet.
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EDIT: Apparently the Siberia Elite has a lot of RMA issues overseas, but my contact told me the current RMA rate in Malaysia is 1/100 and they would do a 1 to 1 exchange with you if your Siberia Elite were to face any issues.

[REVIEW]i-Rocks Rock Series M09 Gaming Mouse

kenysl — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 07:49:19 +0800

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Here I come with another i-Rocks product review, and this time I'm giving you a double scoop by covering the Rock Series M09 Gaming Mouse and C10 Gaming Mousepad at the same time. Like the K10, the M09 and C10 are focused on the fundamentals. Lets dig into what the M09 and C10 is all about.
WHAT'S IN THE BOXES

The mouse, a piece of instruction for it and the mousepad.
TECH SPECS

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REVIEW

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CONCLUSION
If you haven't notice, I have still yet to mention the price of the M09. So if you haven't ran off googling, the M09 comes in at only SRP RM95. For it's price, I am pretty sure the M09 is a killer deal at that range. In my honest opinion, if you are looking for a value oriented mouse and don't fancy any of the software functionality that other name brands provide, the M09 presents itself as a pretty good pick for you. The mouse is also a pretty good pick-up for those who are picking out their first gaming mouse, as it will quickly introduce you to the world of gaming peripherals, especially its keyword, "Quality".
For the C10, it comes it at SRP RM59, which in my opinion, is not to my liking. At that range, I would probably get a SteelSeries QcK Mass, but for those who prefer a much more smoother surface for more glide, the C10 is probably suitable for your taste.

i-Rocks Malaysia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iRocksMY
i-Rocks Malaysia Website: http://i-rocks.my/

Valentine's Day is here guys! Have a great date people!
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[REVIEW] Sonic Gear Pandora Mini

kenysl — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 03:01:27 +0800

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"This is the final part of a three part series covering Sonic Gear's Pandora Bluetooth Speakers. Remember to check out the concluding overview that will be posted after all three reviews are up and running."

Finally we come to the last Bluetooth speaker that I have yet to cover in Sonic Gear's Pandora Series, the Pandora Mini! Having the heftiest price tag compared to the other two in the series, let's find out what this seemingly small Bluetooth speaker packs inside to justify the price.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX, KEN?
The Pandora Mini, piece of product information, MicroUSB to USB cable and a 3.5mm audio jack cable.

TECH SPECS

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REVIEW

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CONCLUSION
Simply put, there isn't much to say about the Pandora Mini while having reviewed the Pandora Micro and Pandora 3 without repeating myself over and over again. Sure the power bank feature is cool and all but does it justify the hefty RM210 price tag? Unfortunately having such a lackluster battery capacity for a power bank brings my verdict to -- No. Even without comparing it to other competing products, the Pandora Mini loses its value aspect to its smaller brother, the Pandora Micro.
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[REVIEW]i-Rocks Rock Series K10 Gaming Keyboard

kenysl — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:18:45 +0800

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For a better formatted review with more pictures, you might want to check out the original review here!

When you clicked on this post, you might be wondering who is i-Rocks. So let me do brief introduction to the brand. i-Rocks is a Taiwanese brand that's been producing IT-related peripherals that suit the needs of almost anyone, from IT workers to professional gamers.The peripherals that cater to the gamer audience is under the Rock Series. Recently, they expanded their operations that enables me to review this interesting keyboard. Let's dive deep into what the i-Rocks Rock Series K10 Gaming Keyboard is all about.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX, KEN?

The keyboard itself and a piece of product information

TECH SPECS

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REVIEW

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CONCLUSION
After some sloppy structuring of this review, we have come to the part where I conclude stuff (some of you might even just read this part ). The i-Rocks Rock Series K10 comes in at only RM169, making it a very value oriented keyboard. I would wholeheartedly recommend the K10 to anyone looking to try out what a mechanical keyboard feels like in daily use but doesn't want to spend too much yet. I'm addicted to the tactile feel of this keyboard to the point that I don't have the motivation to type on my notebook's chiclet keyboard. While the K10 is not as full featured as other name brand keyboards with software support, the price and the tactile feel really makes it too good of a deal to let go.
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[REVIEW]Sonic Gear Pandora Micro

kenysl — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 16:16:55 +0800

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"This is the second part of a three part series covering Sonic Gear's Pandora Bluetooth Speakers. Remember to check out the concluding overview that will be posted after all three reviews are up and running."

Hello people, welcome back. Today I will be reviewing the Sonic Gear Pandora Micro, like the Pandora Mini, the Pandora Micro is also a portable Bluetooth audio solution. Without further ado, let's dive deep into what this tiny thing is all about.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX, KEN?

The Pandora Micro, 3.5mm jack cable, MicroUSB to USB cable and a piece of instruction.
TECH SPECS

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DESIGN

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FUNCTIONALITY

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AUDIO QUALITY

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CONCLUSION

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[REVIEW] Sonic Gear Pandora 3 Bluetooth Speaker

kenysl — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:22:26 +0800

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"This is the first part of a three part series covering Sonic Gear's Pandora Bluetooth Speakers. Remember to check out the concluding overview that will be posted after all three reviews are up and running."

If you have been in the market looking for sound solutions (headphones, speaker etc.), chances are you have heard of Sonic Gear. Sonic Gear's product range is as wide as it gets, from the budget low-end to the bleeding edge sound solutions. To start off the series, I will be reviewing the big brother of the Pandora line of Bluetooth speakers, the Pandora 3.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX KEN?
The speaker, 3.5mm jack cable, the power plug, a stand for your phone to sit on and some paperwork.

The Pandora 3 ft. my HTC One X

TECH SPECS

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DESIGN

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FUNCTIONALITY

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AUDIO QUALITY

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CONCLUSION

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Pros & Cons

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Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

kenysl — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:52:54 +0800

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First debuted at PAX 2013, the G602 wireless gaming mouse is fundamentally designed to solve the problems of what people might have with wireless mice, worrying that it might run out of battery midway through a gaming session or there will be too much input delay resulting in lag and all gamers know that lag is nothing you want to deal with especially playing online games. So without further a due, here is my review of the Logitech G602 wireless gaming mouse. For a better formatted review with more pictures do check out the post on my blog HERE

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TECH SPECS

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DESIGN

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If you have not already seen it, the G602 sports a kinda weird shape if you ask me. Unlike normal mice that usually has a kind of a symmetrical bottle shaped body, the G602 is more like an oval shape. At first sight you would think that this mouse was intended for left handed usage but it is actually for right handed usage. Lefties can still use this mouse but I don't think they can utilize the extra buttons on the left side of the mouse (unless you have godly pinky strength of course).
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Talking about extra buttons, you have a 2x3 layout for the extra buttons on the side. I was sceptical about this layout at first but it quickly changed after the first few hours of using the mouse. Fortunately enough, it is easy to remember which button you are pressing with your muscle memory. You also have 2 small buttons at the corner of your left mouse click which are the default buttons for DPI switching.

And if you were looking for cool LEDs, unfortunate for you because they are no flashy LEDs on the mouse other than the a tiny indicator below the mouse wheel that lights up blue/green for a moment when you switch between performance mode and endurance mode. This indicator also shows you the battery level where you can press the G6 button as default to check.

Comfortability wise, the mouse has nice contrasting textures like the smooth touch rubber where your palm would be on and the roughly textured sides so you can maintain your grip without much effort. The aforementioned weird shape is also very ergonomic for the typical right-handed mouse user.
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Let's shift the focus to what's down and under the mouse. One thing you could immediately see is the abundant amount of mouse feet padding. Other than that, the mouse feet allow the G602 to be used on almost any surface without the need of a mouse mat. Perfect for people like me who literally use my notebook anywhere on a plethora of different surfaces.

So what is this Delta Zero sensor that Logitech deploys in the G602? Well, there hasn't been any official word on exactly what sensor it is. All I could say is, the sensor does get the job done. The mouse can go up to a maximum of 2500dpi, which is more than enough for me.

What's essential to a wireless mouse? The battery of course. Included in the package is 2 AA batteries which will power the mouse for up to 250 hours. Compared to using a proprietary rechargeable battery, this means you can easily find a new set of batteries to replace if it eventually goes kapoof. Oh and did I mention you are able to use the mouse even with only one AA battery? So there's that.

So how about the receiver? As you might have already know, it is specified that this mice uses a non-unifying receiver. Why? To prevent any interference from other Logitech products. The unique receiver also allows for the mouse to have no input lag, claims Logitech.

FUNCTIONALITY

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CONCLUSION

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The things people do for hard drives

kenysl — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:23:48 +0800

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what would you do to get a free hard drive?

3DS owners lai

kenysl — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:12:36 +0800

Planning to buy a 3DS XL when I get my salary
Any recommended seller or place to get the console?
Or even better recommend me what games should I get with the console.

Thank you veli much /k

Best OS for NAS?

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Best OS for NAS?

kenysl — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:13:02 +0800

My NAS rig spec as below

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what is the most suitable one for a NAS? Linux? Windows Home Server?