Realise by Colbie Caillat

I know this song have been out for some time now, but I only got time to post it now. This is one of my favourite songs. You seriously gotta check the lyrics out.

Take time to realize
That your warmth is
Crashing down on me
Take time to realize
That I am on your side
Well didn't I, didn't I tell you
But I can't spell it out for you
No it's never gonna be that simple
No I can't spell it out for you

If you just realize
What I just realized
That we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realize
What I just realized
We'd never have to wonder
If we missed out on each other, now

Take time to realize
Oh oh, I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you
Take time to realize
This could all pass you by
Didn't I tell you
But I can't spell it out for you
No it's never gonna be that simple
No I can't spell it out for you

If you just realize
What I just realized
That we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realize
What I just realized
We'd never have to wonder
If we missed out on each other, but

It's not the same
No it's never the same
If you don't feel it too
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way
It could be the same for you

If you just realize
What I just realized
That we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realize
What I just realized
We'd never have to wonder
If we missed out on each other

Just realize
What I just realized
That we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realize
What I just realized
We'd never have to wonder
If we missed out on each other, now
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now owa, owa ohh
Realize
Realize
Realize
Realize
uh-ohhh

Apple iPhone 3G Unlocked

Hi guys, I've done some searching online and found out that a group of brazilians (in brazil of course) have managed to unlock the latest Apple iPhone 3G. This is great news for people like us in Malaysia that do not have this phone legally yet.

Apparently this guys uses a thin film of semiconductors (or some kind of electronic gadgetry) that is placed just over your sim card and inserted into the iPhone 3G together. The amazing thing is that the phone will think its a test sim card and allows itself to be unlocked and hook onto the service provider of your sim card.

This it seems will retain your phone's warranty as there is no changes done to the firmware and hardware. Thats definately good news, as the 1st gen iPhone needed a change of firmware to unlock it thus voiding the warranty by apple. Bad news is that the brazilian guys have no plans of selling this yet. Back to square one?? Not quite.

After searching around the internet more, I found a website selling that very same thin film of semiconductor that claims it can unlock the iPhone 3G. That website is alibaba.com, a site that provides a place for companies to sell their products online. Most of this companies that claim it can unlock the iPhone are mainly from China. However, I'm not sure if I can trust them.

Now the problem is how do I get my hands on an apple iPhone 3G which doesn't come with a 2 year plan/contract. I also wandered why nobody ever asked about the actual price of the phone. The $199 USD price tag for the iphone 3G is only applicable if you choose a 2 year plan on AT&T. But what is the price of the phone without any plan/contract attached to it??

Cristiano Ronaldo a slave?

Those who are not familiar in the world of football, you might not know of the recent developments of the Ronaldo vs Man Utd vs Real Madrid case. This case have been avoiding a blow up during the Euro 2008, but after the conclusion of the Euro cup this case is now the story everyone seems to be getting involved. I normally do not blog about football, but the recent statements from Ronaldo and FIFA's President Blatter is really ABSURD.

Apparently Blatter said that football players nowadays are treated like Slaves to their club and the contract they are tied with. Ronaldo who is being in the media spotlight, agreed to what Blatter commented and said he feels being treated like a slave to Man Utd.

This comment have seriously angered me, how in the hell can someone who is being paid more than 100,000 thousand pounds a week being considered as a modern slave? The reason for him to leave to Real Madrid I could possibly come up with is (1) More money - in the region of 150-160 thousand pounds a WEEK, (2) to play for one of the most successful football club. But with the wages and conditions that Ronaldo receives at Man Utd is definately not slavery.

If that is slavery, what do you call the conditions of those poor kids that have to labour in horrible working conditions in 3rd world countries to make those football shoes he is wearing?? They get paid so low and treated so bad, it is even unspeakable to compare to what Ronaldo is getting right now.

If being a slave that gets paid GBP100,000 a week to play football, wear Armani or Gucci suits, and big money endorsements from giant sports apparel (nike or adidas) then tell me where to sign up. I wouldn't mind being a slave to that.

Apple iPhone 3G in Malaysia?

UPDATE! (Rumoured)

I have just read rumours that Maxis, one of our leading telcom provider has secured the franchising of the much hyped Apple iPhone 3G. If this is true, we malaysian will now able to purchase the phones legally and not through the black market with dodgy vendors that will not provide warranty on the phones.

What is even better news is that Maxis is rumoured to be selling it within the RM1,000 ringgit bracket. If this again is true, then my dreams of getting an Apple iPhone will finally come true.
This is great news for all us Apple iPhone lovers!

I reckon that in order for Maxis to sell the iPhone at such a price, it might be only opened to price plans of about RM150 a month and probably a tie up of 2 years (24 months). So this way Maxis will have its way of retaining that customer for 2 years on that plan. Lets do some simple maths to give you a better idea.

Phone Price - RM1,000 (not actual)
Plan Price - RM3,600 (24 months @ RM150 per month)

So the total price of actually owning the Apple iPhone would be in the region of RM4,600
but then again, this price includes the calls you make or will be making. You do need to look at the brighter picture, at least we can get it legally here now. No mess on unlocking the phone or will it work with my Service provider.

I bet Maxis's customer growth will significantly increase with the introduction of apple iphone into its product lineup. Good move by Maxis to secure this franchise. Digi will need to get those fat yellow guys to work harder to keep up with Maxis.

Now the question is when will Maxis officially release information to confirm the above rumour.
I can't wait..!!

Mobile Phone Dilemma

iPhone 3G vs C905 cyber-shot

I guess most of you have heard Apple will be launching its iPhone 3G next friday (July 11). It will be faster and even cheaper than its predecessor the Apple iPhone. However have you heard the new cyber-shot phone coming out from Sony Ericsson? They have droped the "K" for this cyber-shot camera phone. What is so great about the C905 is the fact is has an 8 megapixel camera, auto-focus, image stabilizer and a proper flash.

Hence the title: Mobile Phone Dilemma. I'm actually very very keen on these two phones, but I'm not sure which one to get.

Thing is I'll be flying over to HK in August and by that time the apple iPhone 3G should be out for a month. It should be cheaper to get it while I'm there in HK compared to when it reaches m'sia shores. But the C905 has yet a definitive date of release, all I know is that it's coming out in the 4th quarter of 2008. The C905 is also a really really cool phone.

Sigh.. one thing is for sure, both phones wont come cheap. TOTO!! MAGNUM!! help me!!

* Pictures from gsmarena. Thanks ya!