MacBook Air

On my recent US Visit I got a MacBook Air 2.0 GHz Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz, Dual-Core Core i7 Processor, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB Flash Drive, I found this to be the highest and the best configuration for an MacBook Air.

I brought this machine out of curiosity to know how MAC Works when compared to PC. I have been a PC user for more than 10-Years and now switched to an MAC.

First I have to say about this MacBook Air, its "Simply the best" machine out there in the market. Air machines are there for a long time even tough, there is no PC manufacturer has even tried to match the closest sleek hardware design of the MacBook Air and still Apple leads in sleek Laptop (Ultra Book) market.

As an Consultant

MAC OS seems to be an unacceptable environment, because most of the programs which I use as a Oracle ERP consultant is not supported by an Mac OS, It was like a "Fish out the water"

For example: Toad or Oracle Forms or Reports, BI Publisher etc... None of these will work with Mac OS.

Here comes the wonderful option of Boot Loader from MAC, So there is no issues! as you can still run your Windows 7 as a optional operating system where you can run all your Windows program as you will do with an PC, but with the Power of the Apple Hardware. The negative part is, you will have to restart your Machine if you want to change the operating system to Windows from MAC or vise-versa but this not it ! You can run Parallels to work on both the OS simultaneously !

Now almost 2-months using MAC as my primary computer for all my day to day task, I love my MacBook and no hiccups.

Positives

1. Light Weight
2. Long Battery Life (5+ Hours)
3. Beautiful Display
4. Wonderful Key Board with Back Light (You can appreciate only when you use it)
5. Two USB 3.0 Ports, One Thunderbolt Port, SD Card Slot
6. Large Precise Track Pad (You don't need a mouse most of the time)
7. HD Front Facing Camera
8. Excellent Photo & Movie editing tool (iPhoto & iMovie), any one can use !

Negatives

1. Pretty expensive
2. No optical drive
3. Display has reflection glare issues

Dear consultants if you are planning to upgrade your machine and if you love to have the  most adorable machine then its definitively the Mac Book Air. If think "burger should have cheese and laptops should have optical drives" then go for the latest MacBook Pro 13 inch with Retina display.

Any doubts regarding  installation of windows soft ware in MAC or issues related in installing Windows on MAC mail me @ regan.gpr@gmail.com

Start using it, for sure you will love this sexy machine !

Thanks & Regards,
S.Grace Paul Regan


 

Klipsch S4i

A decent three button earphones for i-Products. It has excellent sound clarity with detail. The design is good as well as comfortable on ears even though I pay extra attention on the comfort side.

Its sleek and above average, but it has its issues too. When ever I connect my earphones to my Laptop, I get a slight "HESS" noise in the background on low volume it gets suppressed on high volume levels.

Its not good to hear on this earphones for long duration as it's designed to give physical noise isolation which creates a internal eardrum vibration pressure which may harm your eardrum resonance over a period of time.

So make sure when ever you use in-earphones do not leave the earphones plugged to your ear continuously for more than 30-minutes. Every 30-minutes remove the headphone hear the ambient sounds around you for few minutes and then proceed. This will help you enjoy your music personally for a longer duration of period without any hearing loss.

When compared to this health hazard I love to use my BOSE earphones, they are slightly better than your KLIPSCH in-earphones as the BOSE earphones do not get in to your ear it sits around your ear hence the pressure created inside your ear is less but still the difference is very minor its a personal feel that you can arrive when only you try both.


Thanks & Regards,
S.Grace Paul Regan.

i-Phone 4S

Already an i-Phone 4 user for the past two years I loved using the phone every time I used it for what ever the purpose may be. One day my brother wanted my i-Phone in trade with this Samsung Galaxy Wave -2 which was on BADA operating system, I was happy to give the phone but had a deep feel I will miss a good phone that I had for 2-Years but any ways my wife has a HTC Desire HD that too is a good phone thought of trading the Galaxy Wave-2 for her HTC Desire HD hence I felt Android 2.3 was much better than the BADA in the Wave-2.

I started to use the Android 2.3 HTC Desire HD and within a week I was starving with the feel of I was lagging a good phone. Android is no way organized or what ever the effort I made to organize was all in vain. I found most of the SIP call applications were crawling and just there in Android market as icons worth for nothing. Honestly I tried 5-reputed apps to configure the SIP client and failed. It was shock to me the same apps that worked well in IOS operating system was useless with Android. I don't know weather the issue was with the Operating System of with the Quality control of the different operating system that controls the apps functionality.

There are several other most frequently used  apps which turned their back to me on Android.

One bad thing about my HTC Desire HD was the battery life. with my 100 % of battery 75% was consumed for the HD display. It sucks ! If I was with 3G data access my HTC just lasted half the day of my use. Hence decided a better phone I was left with only two choices "Android" or "IOS".

As already a lover of the i-Phone just I brought a i-Phone 4s again and regained sense of using a good smart phone again.

Even tough I don't use SIRI most I prefer to use it when the IOS has its 6 Upgrade with apples own native maps that can be used with SIRI for hands free navigation.

I have decent results on my Photos as always. Now it has got a better processor. The quality of my i-Phone screen is as always rigid to an extent where I have dropped my i-Phone 4 several times some times harsh landing on concrete floors with no protected covers it has endured all my kids push, pull, saliva, scratch on the screen of my i-Phone.

I-Phone is a good phone that's all, Value for your money and it satisfies all your Phone needs eod.

Thanks & Regards,
S.Grace Paul Regan

I-POD Classic 120 GB

I have a I-Pod classic for more than three years and I still love it and have the same feel and quality that I had three years back when I brought it. Initially I had difficulty in loading the songs and video through i-Tunes its real cumbersome and still it is but I have tuned to work the way it does.

Its a true classic player by its name. I don't know when its going to stop as its not a SDD player its still a HDD player. It will stop one day but I believe already I have taken every single bit of juice from it.

The great thing about my I-Pod is the quality of the output that I get with what ever the genera of music I throw in.

Days pass by without notice when I am plugged with my i-POD classic which has my best classic music collection of 98 GB and my BOSE QC-15. Its wonderful. Just what I need is a complicated work to concentrate that I am only person to do this work that's it. It just keeps on going, going and goes.

If you want to use your earphones or headphones for more than a hour, kindly do not turn the volume more than 50 %. If you are immersed in a work you will not bother about the volume that bothers your ear. 8 hrs of continuous hard rock music with 100 % volume will make you partially deaf hence kindly take care about the volume you hear.

Enjoy Music ! Its Magical ! It Transforms you ! It becomes your sole companion !

Thanks & Regards,
S.Grace Paul Regan

BOSE Companion 5

I have used Creative 5.1 Multimedia Speaker system before spending some big bugs on this BOSE Companion 5. It really offers the so called superior sound quality for true. This is my fourth year with these speakers every time I turn it on I can feel it and I feel that every single penny spent on this is worth it.

It is simple neat and a clean system. You can amplify audio from computer or Tablet or Phone or any audio device which has a 3.5mm Jack output option. It’s simply great!!! But the other means of connectivity is lagging (HDMI or Optic).

It has got only two speakers but the BOSE exclusive True Space® surround digital processing circuitry spreads the sound around you, so the enveloping effects seem to come from areas where there aren't even any speakers. The experience is developed especially for computer listening—putting you right in the middle of the music, the game and the special effects.

Compact Acoustimass module provides clean low frequencies, allowing the desktop speakers to be very small without sacrificing performance. Module can be hidden neatly under your desk yet powerful to deliver the right bass. It’s not too BASSY or less it has got the right punch.
All the frequencies low, mid and high has more natural tone and detail clarity.

There really isn't much to say. They are insane. Don't listen to all this hype about the "Bose" name bringing the price up. Just go to a Bose store and listen for yourself. If you like, and can afford them, then buy them, you won't be sorry. You'll probably keep them forever. Good luck in your speaker search! I found mine after long research that I made in internet, Store visit and magazine search.

Thanks & Regards,
S.Grace Paul Regan

BOSE MIE2i mobile headset

If you are a serious Music listener for sure you will be in search of decent ear-phones, the criteria’s that I have for a good head phones are
1. Quality for Audio
2. Comfort on using
3. Features & Functionality
4. Build Quality & Durability
5. Ease of use and compatibility with mobile
6. Design


On considering all the above I tried with some good brands like Sony, Philips, JBL, dr.Dre, Sennheiser, Denon, Bose, Creative
Finally I decided to land with BOSE MIE2i mobile head set for its overall performance.


1. The sound you hear with a great detail with decent clear reproduction when compared with other headphones where (dr.Dre – you feel the bass is over amplified and it’s not true, with Sony the treble at high volume is horrible). You can tell the difference only when you hear it by your own with the BOSE


2. The silicon ear bud at the tip is of a great comfort, you will not feel that you are using earphones at least for the first 4+hours; ear bud comes with different sizes that would fit most of the Human ears. The silicon ear bud is really of a good comfort and you get a decent 1 meter cable length that will be more than enough for any tall person to slide his mobile in his pant pockets and your earphones will reach your ear with no pull effect on any of your gestures.




3. Greater in-ear stability from proprietary Stay Hear ear tips that nestle inside the bowl of the ear while naturally conforming to the ear's upper ridge, a simple and most efficient design.
S, M and L removable silicone Stay Hear tips, for an adjustable, personal fit.


4. Reliable cable construction enhances flexibility and durability to better withstand the rigors of everyday use. Tested personally for more than a year now.


5. Angled plug for extensive compatibility with most MP3 players, including most iPod® models, as well as laptops and portable CD and DVD players. Protective carrying case for storing headphones and a portable MP3 player. You have a MIC with this head phones to answer and disconnect calls when connected with your mobile.


6. Enhanced acoustic design incorporating a new port to help music sound smoother and more natural, TriPort® acoustic headphone structure, available only from Bose, produces tonally balanced audio with deep low notes from small, in-ear headphones.


Overall this earphone is a most decent one worth for every single penny you pay for it and you will start loving this headphones only if you will use it.


Major Drawback: (But BOSE has a descent replacement policy)


If some things go wrong with your headphones after 1-year warranty period, like the one I had my earphone jack got warned out there was a loose contact inside the Jack. I will have to hold the jack tightly pressed with my fingers to make it sound. When I took it to the local Bose Authorized service center they told me they can give me a new Headphones in a discounted price that was the same normal price of a new BOSE earphones that I could get from any of the Shops outside. They said they cannot repair the headset as they do not have relative spares from the BOSE it self. I was little bit frustrated and wrote the issue to BOSE Corporation the global servicing unit and this was the answer below, Just posted the mail that I got from BOSE


Reply from BOSE


Dear Grace Paul,


We are sorry to hear about your product issue.  Bose Corporation does not repair headsets and replacement is the only option.  For products out of warranty you will be able to obtain a new product for 1/3rd the local retail cost.  The new headset would be accompanied by a new one year warranty.  Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.


Thank you for contacting Bose Corporation.
Stephen
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Bose Corporation
Global Service Support Team
global_service@bose.com
http://global.bose.com


Reply from me:


Dear ,

In your previous mail communication you have mentioned " For products out of warranty you will be able to obtain a new product for 1/3rd the local retail cost"

My Head set cost 42 KWD in the market as well us with the BOSE store. Hence as per your update the replacement should cost (1/3) * 42 = 14 KWD,  But here with the BOSE service center they ask me 35 KWD (ie)- (3/4) * 42 = 31.5 which is even more than that of 3/4 of the cost. 

If my calculation is wrong kindly let me know the right cost that I should pay for the replacement and that too they ask me more than three days for the replacement.

Authorized dealer for BOSE in Kuwait:   

 www.adawliah.com.kw

Thanks & Regards,

S.Grace Paul Regan

00965-66382159

Reply from BOSE:

Dear GRACE PAUL REGAN,

Thank you for the update.  We have relayed your information to the local team, they had provided follow up to us a few weeks ago indicating that you may not have been ready to take advantage of the out of warranty exchange headset solution. I have let them know you wish to proceed.  The replacement option requires that you bring the defective headset in as part of the exchange program.

Thank you for contacting Bose Corporation.

Stephen
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Bose Corporation
Global Service Support Team
global_service@bose.com
http://global.bose.com

Reply from me:

Dear Stephen,

My query was they were asking me 35 KWD for the replacement is that the right price that I have to pay for the replacement. From the previous mails fromBOSE you mentioned that I need to pay only (1/3) of the price of the headphone in the local market. The price of the BOSE in the local market is 42 KWD hence the price of the replacement should be 14 KWD (ie 1/3 of 42) but why are they asking me to pay 35 KWD. I have no issues in returning the defective headset with bill.

So clearly tell me what is the amount I need to pay for the replacement 14 KWD or 35 KWD ?

Thanks & Regards,
S.Grace Paul Regan


Reply from local BOSE authorised Service Centre Manager:

Dear Mr. Regan,

Good morning.

Regarding your faulty BOSE MIE2I earphones, kindly bring it to our service centre to receive a replacement of a new unit at 1/3 price. Our retail price of the unit is KD.46.750/- and the 1/3 price will be KD.15.580.

Thanks.Best regards,

S.G. Mani
Service Manager

Tel:   (+965) 24 720 631 - Ext. 220

Fax:  (+965) 24 761 890

Mobile:  (+965) 66407879

mani@adawliah.com.kw

Finally this is how it worked. BOSE global customer care are responsive and the best offer they could provide is to replace my old warned out earphones with the new upgraded model at 1/3 of its local market cost which I think is a better deal and a decent replacement policy. 

So dear friends if you have any issues with the BOSE headphones or earphones range take it to your local BOSE authorised service centre for new replacement at 1/3 of the latest product price in the market. If you have issues dealing with your local service center write to Global BOSE customer care and don't give up until you get your unit replaced. 

Finally I have a feeling its worth buying BOSE even though its bit expensive in the market. 

Thanks & Regards,

S.Grace Paul Regan

How to Unlock Any Type of HUAWEI HSDPA USB Modem?

If you have tried many methods, I’ll say a method with one minute. This is not a my creation, the credit goes to the developers of (http://www.bb58.at) website.And for this type of un-lock, you don’t have any download, software or other external hardware. Below the method is

1.Get your modem “IMEI” number ( it is printed in modem back or modem casing)(IMEI number should have 15 characters)

2.Now type web address below in your web browser (don’t click on go button)
http://www.bb5.at/huawei.php?imei=

3.At the end of the typed address, add the IMEI number
(ex:http://www.bb5.at/huawei.php?imei=111100011111111)

4.Now click on go button you will get a unlock code like below
(click to enlarge)

5.Now connect to the Modem through your system You will be asked for an
unlock code.Give the number you got from the steps above

6.All OK. Now you can surf freely

Thanks & Regards,
S.Grace Paul Regan