Wireless adapter unable to receive data

Par@dox — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:16:27 +0800

I just installed a wireless G USB adapter (Planet WL-U356L) and it connected to my wireless router.. everything seems to be fine but after about 10 minutes or so, the adapter will stopped receiving data (indicator still shows that it is connected but the icon signal is flashing)

I then tried disconnecting and reconnecting the adapter.. doesn't help.. the wireless connection to the router cannot be established thereafter. Rebooting the PC also doesn't help.

The only way to get the connection going again is by rebooting the router.. after that, it connects again and everything seems fine until a few minutes later where the same thing repeats itself..

I checked the router setting that there doesn't seem to be anything that could be causing this..

I also reinstalled the wireless adapter drivers but same problem..

The signal is strong so I am kinda dumbfounded why this is happening..

Any ideas? Is there something wrong with the router or the adapter?

[WTS] Takara ROTF Leader Class Optimus Prime!

Par@dox — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:26:54 +0800

I have up for grabs one unit of Takara Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime!!

The figurine is brand new in sealed box.

Reason for selling :- Went overboard and bought one too many. Willing to let one go.

COD only as I do not want to risk damaging the item during delivery.

Prefer to COD in Carrefour Wangsa Maju or Subang Jaya / Sunway.

Price : RM238 (Fixed)

PM me if interested. This Takara version has a better paint job and in my opinion, a more realistic colour scheme than the Hasbro version.

Odd problem with my DVD player

Par@dox — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:07:25 +0800

I just assembled a new rig using the LG 22x DVD drive. Odd thing is.. although the system detects the drive and there is power, the door will not open. First time, I thought the drive was faulty so I brought it back to the shop.. The shop tested it and it works fine but replaced it anyway.. The replacement unit was also tested at the shop and works fine. But when I bring it back home and installed it on my rig, there is the same problem.

When I push the eject button, the drive lights up.. but the door doesn't open.

I tried different SATA channels and it's the same.

Anybody know what is the problem?

I am using Gigabyte G31M mobo.

Chaos League - Sudden Death

Par@dox — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:44:31 +0800

This is quite an old game.. Most of you probably haven't heard of it.. All of a sudden, have an urge to play it again while waiting for Blood Bowl to come.. Anyone has a copy of Chaos League : Sudden Death? Willing to buy off you for a reasonable price.

PM me. Cheers.

Opty 165 CCBWE 0602BPMW

Par@dox — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 15:37:29 +0800

Was just at LYP earlier today. Noticed that Cycom is selling Opty 165 at RM1,350. Good price.

Stepping CCBWE 0602BPMW. Anybody knows whether these are good clockers?

Fujifilm F30

Par@dox — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 22:34:50 +0800

A lot of ppl including myself are anxiously awaiting the launch of this camera. Details on this camera are quite elusive. There are no sample pics out yet and not much is known about it except for its looks and specs.

For those unfamiliar with this cam, the F30 is the successor to the much acclaimed F10/F11. Both F10/F11 are champion low-light super compacts that can take useable ISO1600 pics. And Fujifilm is going to improve on these models with the F30 which allegedly delivers quality at ISO3200 "similar" to that of F11 at ISO1600!!

Anyways, here's the press release :-

Capture The Moment As Your Eye Sees It With The New Finepix F30 From Fujifilm
ISO Sensitivity Equivalent Peaks at 3200 with Full Resolution; Easy-to-Use Picture Stabilization Mode Initiates Anti-Shake & Anti-Blur Settings

Valhalla, NY, February 14, 2006 - Parents with kids that won't sit still for pictures will be very interested in the FinePix F30 digital camera announced today by Fuji Photo Film U.S.A, Inc.

The 6.3 MegaPixel FinePix F30 is the world's first point-and-shoot digital camera for consumers with full-resolution ISO equivalency speeds as high as 3200 - a setting previously reserved for advanced consumer and professional digital camera models. Higher light sensitivities allow the FinePix F30 to shoot with faster shutter speeds, which lessen the likelihood of blurry pictures caused by ever-active children, fidgety pets, dim ambient light or camera movement due to an unsteady hand.

Picture Stabilization

Combining higher light sensitivities with faster shutter speeds is a technique used by seasoned photographers to stabilize pictures and reduce blur. But even a novice can succeed at this technique with the FinePix F30. To make it easy for consumers to achieve blur-free results, Fujifilm has added a helpful "Picture Stabilization" mode dial setting to the FinePix F30. This easy-to-identify, automatic setting lets the FinePix F30 choose the correct light sensitivity and best-matching shutter speed for the highest quality digital pictures.

Real Photo Technology

The class-leading performance of the FinePix F30 is due in large part to the second generation of Real Photo Technology, the latest photographic achievement from Fujifilm. Real Photo Technology is a synergetic combination of Fujifilm's Super CCD sensor, its proprietary RP Processor and a world-class lens from renowned manufacturer, Fujinon. It debuted in Fujifilm cameras in 2005 and models with the Real Photo Technology advantage, like the FinePix F10, starred in hands-on camera reviews.

In the past, ISO equivalencies as high as 3200, or even 1600 and 800, had been off-limits to compact consumer digicams due to image "noise", a by-product of higher light sensitivities. Noise, which can be likened to radio or television signal static, reduces a picture's clarity. With the sixth generation Super CCD sensor producing less noise than its predecessor and the new RP Processor II finely tuned to remove even more noise than last year's processor, the FinePix F30 produces pictures that are sharp, full of rich color and contain dramatically less image noise than competitive camera models.

i-Flash

Another innovation on the FinePix F30 that works in tandem with Real Photo Technology and higher sensitivities is a new Fujifilm flash system called i-Flash. The Fujifilm i-Flash system is more advanced than similar flash systems because it can detect more accurately the subtle lighting differences within a scene, and then light the subject accordingly with a wider range of flash intensities. This is accomplished with an adjustment to the flash's intensity based on a variety of factors including subject position in the frame, subject size, ambient light and backlight intensity. So, even if the subject is off center and standing under a streetlight, the i-Flash system will expose the subject properly.

i-Flash is a tremendous asset to photographers, particularly when shooting in low light, producing pictures with more natural looking subjects and backgrounds that are full of bright and crisp detail. Portraits is where the i-Flash difference is most apparent, with more realistic facial tones lacking the washed-out look often associated with flash photography.

"Fujifilm is a company with a rich photographic legacy and it is our mission to develop technologies that make it easy for consumers to take the highest quality pictures," observed David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "With industry leading innovations such as the blur and noise- reducing Real Photo Technology, along with the i-Flash system for more natural looking photos, the FinePix F30 helps users capture the moment just as their eyes see it." In addition to Real Photo Technology, the FinePix F30 has a number of other noteworthy features:

Fast Operation: The days of the slow reacting digital camera are over. The FinePix F30 powers up in a little more than a second and shutter lag, the time it takes the camera to fire after the auto focus and auto exposure locks, is down to 0.01 seconds.

More Power: FinePix F30 users can take approximately 500 pictures on a single battery charge, eliminating worry that the camera might power off before an important shot.

"Natural Light" shooting mode: This mode preserves scene mood and enhances background detail by shooting with faster shutter speeds at higher light sensitivities (if necessary) with a suppressed flash.
Users also can experience the benefits of Natural Light in a one-of-a-kind shooting mode called "Natural Light & With Flash." In this mode the FinePix F30 quickly shoots two images in succession -- one with and one without the flash -- saving both. This convenient function lets the user perform an on-the-spot picture comparison and decide whether the FinePix F30 produced the most pleasing photo either with flash, or without.

Manual settings, including shutter and aperture priority, for more user control.

A 2.5-inch, 230,000-pixel LCD with Fujifilm's glare-reducing Clear View Film for better viewing in direct light. Fujifilm is a leading supplier of anti-glare and low-reflection technologies for flat panel displays and some of the same anti-glare and low-reflection elements found on displays costing thousands of dollars are found on the FinePix F30.

Movie capture enhanced by noise reduction, making it possible to capture clear, sharp moving images even at high ISO sensitivity speeds.

Internal memory. FinePix F30 users will want to take a lot of pictures and memory cards can fill quickly, so having a reserve of on-board storage will come in handy.
The FinePix F30 is available in May 2006 at a retail cost of $399.

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The specs can be found here :-
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/camera/spe.../1194/show.html

A detailed preview can be found here :-
http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/F...ons-Review-.htm

A video clip on the F30 can be found here :-
http://www.imaging-resource.com/EVENTS/PMA...IDEO.HTML#pma05

Is this possible?

Par@dox — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:24:30 +0800

Tried googling on this but was unable to find any answers. This may sound hopeful but I was wondering whether there are any hardware / software out there that allows the use of an SD Wifi card as a Wifi network adapter for the desktop PC.

I have got a Sandisk Wi-Fi SD card which I use for my XDA O2 Mini. Was hoping to put it to more use.