Alone

The atmosphere of being alone is the darkness enveloping around me. It seems like I am wandering around like a lost soul that just exited hell. Filled with obfuscation and the mixed feelings intertwined in me, it is indescribable to note the true feelings in me. The anguish coupled with the ubiquitous devastation of failure is overwhelming. Anger, revenge, indigence are all rolled into one as a package.

The inundation is incomparable to almost all the sorts of different feelings I have ever experienced. Of course, I cannot throw in the towel. That is tantamount to admitting defeat. Okay, I'm not going to start lamenting on all my troubles. Though it is lamentable that such things are very irritating to the extent that I feel like giving up, it does inadvertently make me stronger.

Okay, there is a limit and extent to the amount of stress a human can take. Now, I feel alone, literally alone. Concern, care etc. do not seem to exist for me now. Okay, probably they do exist in terms of family support. But other than that, there are no other support. Even the strongest person in the world needs support at times. That is inevitable.

I try to be an assiduous student in terms of academics and CCA. But now? Not only do I not receive the commendations but instead I take the full blow of seeing how my pride falls before me. The inexorable truth that hits me like a train at high speed is indeed excruciating. It feels like salt rubbed on a seared flesh on your body. Thereupon, pain surges through the body. Blood boiling like lava spurting on the floor. One's inner organs are then upturned and a spear thrusts in mercilessly into the heart. The red liquid starts to evoke out of the body. Of course, the effluence is gross but the bottom line of this paragraph is to reinforce the pain I felt today.

This is one of the worst pains I have felt in years.

Nonetheless, the pain lingers on like a bug. I really, really have no intention of giving up. However, the mere thought of not being duly rewarded for my hard work, it is heart wrenching.

I admit I have had thoughts of eliminating my opposition like Daniel Toh. But he is my friend. I do consider him my friend despite him not trusting me. With respect to the fact that he is my friend, I do not intend to inflict any harm upon him.

This incident somehow might have incited me to become a malevolent soul. The chronic disturbance of revenge is rooted within me. Its existence is a thorn in my flesh. The perpetual pain is inextricably linked to me.

I do really feel alone now.

To Hell With That or Embrace?

Now this is gonna be a tough dilemma, probably one of the very few times where I have to decide upon it alone. I must be pragmatic, decide what is best for all of us. Weigh the odds.

That is probably the worst thing I can ever do. How the hell am I gonna find out the correct solution to this perplexing problem? I did try to salvage the situation but to no avail.

To Hell With That or Embrace?

That's something to ponder about. I really want to salvage this. But all of us needs to play a part. Otherwise, it will be fruitless.

So please. Let me send this message to the 3 of you guys. My friends. Give me the chance for a reunion.

Listen to Someday by Nickelback to get the gist of the message.

Clairvoyance

Details are always seemingly hidden away from our view. Take it as a source, a recording or subtle details in a painting. These details are hid away inconspicuously. At first, it looks like an innocuous piece of art and yet upon closer scrutinizing, we begin to see how the mysterious elements unfold.

Sometimes, we have to be a clairvoyant. We know not how to solve our very own inner mysteries at times because we ourselves do not know who we are up against. Paintings are also similar. The details are hidden well within the painting. I'm not a conspiracy theorist but then again, it is such an analogy that I am bringing forth to all of us. Do we not notice details well enough and tend to generalize? Do not get me wrong here. Generalizing is not a bad thing. But sometimes it is inevitable to seek out details even the most minute of details.

From Santi's earthly tomb to Demon's Hole,

'Cross Rome the mystic elements unfold.

The path of light is laid, the sacred test,

Let angels guide you on your lofty quest.

When you can't lead by example;Intimidate

So I'm back after a 3 month hiatus. This time, it's a turn for the worse. How would you lead your life if you realise that you have ''friends'', nothing's going your way and how screwed up your very own country is?

I swear this is bullshit. Fucking bullshit. When you think of how your ''friends'' are always lingering around you and when you lend them a helping hand. You think you had fostered a new bond with them. But that was not to be. That was merely a facade on their part. Now you might think, okay look you're too sensitive. Okay, well maybe I am. But I rather believe that I'm sensitive than put it pass them that they are insincere. Maybe that's because of the lack of parental love. But I won't blame them since my parents are busy. Conversely, I would embrace that.

To me, I would say this country is a fucking hellhole. I would really love to get the fuck out. I would not feel one tinge of poignant regret. In fact, I would be thanking anyone who gets me out of here.

On the other hand, on something totally unrelated, probably something I've been harping upon since God knows when. Electronics. People should start incorporate Wikipedia or some sort of official website to learn about technologies out there instead of relying upon deceptive salesmen. Those websites as aforementioned would guide you to such esoterica such as the science behind the sound, the precocious technologies available out there in the REAL world and still on the drawing board. Nonetheless, those information would naturally give us an insight of how the hell those seemingly idiosyncratic technologies work. You might say Physics tell you these. Unfortunately, if one wants to learn those technologies early, secondary Physics probably would not help. By the time one reaches university, the technologies which one wants to learn more about would be history.

On a lighter note, how far would you go to save someone you love?

"Without beginning or end, the ring stretches into the infinite.'' - Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

''For every beauty, there is an eye to see it. For every love, there is a heart to receive it.'' - Ivan Panin

What Would Be The Path To Sony?

I don't know. I'm feeling lost. I need a path to Sony. But that path seems to be deluding me. I feel like a lost bird in the jungle unsure of the next move. I want a straight path. As such it seems that my plan has been thwarted time and time again. Someone tell me how do I get to Sony? A definite path to Sony. Let's do this.

Today, when I went out with a friend and supposedly met him at Kallang MRT station. I was loitering over there hanging around. Ya know. The normal boring shit. Just then when I put a call through to Sony inquiring about the PC Show 2010, I noticed a teenage couple who walked past me. Hell there were a lot shorter. But ya know what? The male lead went to top-up his card then walked away but then halted directly in front of me. Just a few meters away from me. Guess what, they embraced in a hug and eyes closed for 3 secs. Then their lips connected in a passionate kiss. Probably even tongues were intertwined. But why am I mentioning all this for? Is it that significant? I don't know. Somehow that very image has been captured by my brain and sent to the permanent hard disk. Their actions were astounding. I mean like kissing in public? Hugging in public? I got to really hand it to them. That somehow struck a chord in my heart. Let's me reminiscent upon my own interpersonal relationships. And it dawned upon me. Love can be that fragile. Takes a millennium to succeed but a second to break it. Don't know what I'm gonna get from this incident but I suppose...

I swear I'm feeling fucked up.

P.S. E3 2010 is sure as hell better than PC Show 2010 in Singapore.

Boys & Girls

Haha though it's a song by Ayumi Hamasaki, I suppose somehow it does relate to my life. Nothing to do with the lyrics. But more like it's the literal meaning of those words.

Okay maybe we weren't meant for each other. But not that I give a damn now right? Thought I admit seeing you enjoying yourself in Shanghai gives me the feeling that somehow you're nothing but a faint little star, I'm still willing to relish those moments that I spent chatting with you. A dream in reality. But then again, I suppose it would not work out. We are not a match in heaven. Wait up where's this going? Match made in heaven? Erm, that sounds a little effusive don't ya think?

Words That Sting or Words That Comfort

Words itself is void of emotion. No sense of style or feelings that exudes from it but instead it carries the emotion from the sender. In fact the words that are said are not all the time accurate. The sender's personality comes into play too.

Let me give you an example. If a person who's non-driven and has the I-don't-want-to-learn attitude, would say, ''...'' or ''okay'' or probably some sort of boring answer. On the contrary, a person with an opposite character would reply, ''Hell alright! Let's do this!''.

Most of the time we look at the sender before we take note of what they say. Naturally, the sender's characters are already imbued within our minds. From there, our supercomputer in the head processes the words and whatever the character of the person who sent, we imagine as if he/she is directly saying it to us. The words would then carry the newly acquainted emotion drive and the message would either comfort or sting.

An eccentric thing about human nature would be sometimes words that are meant to comfort which are said by the opposite gender works wonders. Don't get me wrong. I ain't scouting for some girl to listen to my problems. Though I would flinch at that offer, I'll still pass. But then again... Err never mind. Wouldn't want anyone to come after me mentioning names. HAHA

I don't care anymore. It just seems to be one-sided thing. I'm always the one giving. But no one returns the fucking favour. I give and no one appreciates. I help and no one flinches at it. You fuckers all take it for granted. I take minimal and you fuckers say I'm anti-social.

Don't you see the reason at times why I retreat back to my space at times? There must be a reason right? The whole point is that sometimes one cannot just see everything on the surface. You have to delve beneath the surface. I swear it's fucking exasperating for me to keep putting on a happy face and face you motherfuckers. And when I put on a straight face, you think I'm putting on a goddamn attitude. For fuck's sake, there must be a fucking reason don't ya think? I fucking it ain't good to make friends in Singapore. A bunch of liars for friends, a group dedicated to manipulate you and a fucking organization to enmesh you.

You might counter this post by saying, but it's you most of the time who reject outings. I agree that's true. But don't ya think sometimes there's a fuckin' reason behind that too? Don't you fuckers realize I only go out with people whom I really know well? Don't you fuckers realize I hate to go along every time? I prefer to make my own way. I don't fucking like to follow another fucker's instruction. I feel as if it's an obstruction of my authority. Call me an autocratic or an authoritarian 'cos personally i don't give a fuck.

Do whatever you want. I don't care. Think of me what exactly you perceive me to be. As far as I'm fucking concerned whatever you think of me to be, you're a hell lot worse. I don't care anymore about you fuckers. The truth hurts. And this is what I've been wanting to tell you fuckers. Peace is nothing but a fabrication of the truth.

Video Audio Intelligence Organiser

I need some help here haha. Anyone wants to help me pick a VAIO that suits me? Please do! The specifications are all below. Tag the choice. :D

*I have only included the important specifications. For aesthetics pleasure, the pictures of the three VAIOs are uploaded here.

Black w/o Cylindrical Hinge on the right: VAIO EA117FG

Black w/ Cylindrical Hinge on the right: VAIO S117GG

Gold: VAIO SR55

Sony VPCEA17FG

CPU: Intel Core i5-520M Processor 2.40Ghz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93Ghz

OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Hard Disk: 500GB (Serial ATA, 5400rpm)

Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (max. 8GB)

Display: 14" Wide (WXGA: 1366X768) TFT Colour Display (VAIO Display, LED Backlight)

Graphic Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Graphics

Dedicated Video Memory (VRAM): 1GB DDR3 SDRAM

Camera: Effective Pixels: 640X480

Disc Drive: Blu-ray Disc Drive

Audio: Intel High Definition Audio

Weight: 2.35Kg (including the supplied battery)

Price: $2199 (inclusive of 7% GST)

Sony VPCS117GG

CPU: Intel Core i5-520M Processor 2.40Ghz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93Ghz

OS: Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (max. 8GB)

Hard Disk: 500GB (Serial ATA, 5400rpm)

Display: 13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1366X768) TFT Colour Display (VAIO Display, LED Backlight)

Graphic Card: Nvidia GeForce 310 GPU with CUDA Technology

Dedicated Video Memory (VRAM): 512MB DDR3 SDRAM

Camera: Effective Pixels: 640X480

Disc Drive: DVD+/-RW/R DL/RAM Drive

Audio: Intel High Definition Audio

Weight: 2.0Kg (including supplied battery)

Price: $2299 (inclusive of 7% GST)

Sony VPCSR55

CPU: Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53Ghz)

OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Hard Disk: 320GB (Serial ATA, 5400rpm)

Dedicated Video Memory (VRAM): 3GB DDR2 SDRAM (max. 8GB)

Display: 13.3 Wide (WXGA: 1280X800) TFT Colour Display (VAIO Display Plus, LED Backlight

Graphic Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Graphics

Camera: Effective Pixels: 1280X1024

Disc Drive: DVD+/-RW/R DL/RAM Drive

Audio: Intel High Definition Audio

Weight: 2.0Kg (including supplied battery)

Price $2199 (inclusive of 7% GST)

A Helping Hand

A helping hand is a good thing I suppose. Eons ago, I was entrusted with the task of changing a person. Okay I wasn't exactly entrusted but more like I had the choice to.

Though I don't think I'm obliged to help, it might be an eye-opening experience when trying to change someone. Although I hate him at times for screwing around with my passion, I can't exactly blame him for everything. Despite it being a daunting task, I suppose I can help him? Even if I do, I wouldn't want to help all the way to the end. I ain't being coerced by anyone to do this right?

But then again, despite my ranting on, I hope that everything would be fine? Though, I think I still ain't obliged, I'll just do whatever I can.

Video Audio Intelligence Organiser

closer to you. VAIO

Sony Design & Precision Engineering

I wanna go to Wisma Atria again man. I have to yet to compare the two flagship headphone models yet. I hope to go there again this weekend. :D Then once I can make my choice (though I don't think it can be done within one trip down due to the exorbitant price), I wanna head down to the Marina Bay Skypark haha. Though it's gonna be a sweltering afternoon, I might wanna go up there since 57 floors up in the sky should be cooling. But then again without a good Cyber-Shot or Sony Alpha DSLR, it would be such a waste to not capture the sweet panorama view. Such a spectacular landscape that one could easily relish the city skyline and enjoy a breath-taking view of the horizon.

Life In The Express Lane

Friends? I think I did a post that reminiscent this before. Sometimes we go through life too quickly and forget where we are and friends that we have. Okay maybe sometimes we overlook all these things inadvertently. But it ain't our fault right? I suppose such things are inevitable. At times nostalgia does hit you but life being in the express lane really zooms past really swiftly. One can't do anything about it. It is June now. The mid part of the year. 5 months from now, I'm gonna be a graduate from 'O' Levels. The thing is that I hope everything would be like the present. No change whatsoever. Astounded? I hope not.

I had been thinking over the course of the past few days. What would it be like for life to be in the supine lane? People told me to eat slowly, enjoy the sumptuous food. People tell me let life slow down and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature. People tell me to live life in a composed manner. Then I would be able to appreciate the grandeur of cosmos. Maybe I should start my quest on that. Live life in the slow lane. It will be a edifying experience like no other I hope?

Though living in the slow lane would prove to be unparalleled sometimes living in the fast lane would seemingly prove our worth and ultimately affirm ourselves.

P.S. And to the two of you abroad? Have a stupefying day back in your own soil. Besides, although it ain't Japan, China and Taiwan are equally unsurpassed. Of course it's envisioned that you girls wouldn't drop by here on this blog. But then again, I'm still trying to keep my fingers crossed and look up to the heavens above one day and ask you, '' Do you see the same star as me? 'Cos if you do then it shows our heart is beating as one don't you think? Sounds saccharine? How nice would it be to let our hearts give off a resounding wave that reflects off the star our eyes are fixated upon and reflect back to you?''

Someone guess who's ''you'' and leave a tag :P

Focused Onto One-track

Specialization is what I seek. It's a sort of thing that mixes very well with me, just like honey and water. Anyways, people say that I'm too specialized into something in this scenario, it's technology. Technology itself is a very big word. It can mean many different things. There's audio to video to coding to the very technical based theories that involves Physics. Either way, I love specializing in the realm of audio and video. Though I'm getting myself involved in coding too 'cos of Sony, I hope it wouldn't be a ephemeral kinda thing. Thus far, the coding that I saw so far looks quite interesting. I admit I'm intrigued. Of which, I wanna be thrown into the coding world immersing myself in the realm of decoding and coding. Somehow there's this unspeakable aura where when the codes are all set in stone, they decode perfectly. Such an unremarkable feat. * Applause*

Anyways, being on the technical side is what is in store for me. Many disrespect, make snide remarks, smirk when they see technical people. Okay maybe they are delinquents but if you look at the upper echelon like the designers and engineers, they are definitely the sort that have the brains that makes engineering such a marvel.

Of course, the lawyers, doctors and all the other jobs, executives all give a devilish smile when they see the engineers and designers. But, but have they ever thought the products that they use are exactly the works of the engineerings and designers? Don't snigger but remember that appreciating everything around you is that of a work of art. Indulge yourself.

Specialization & Technicalization

Feelings of friendship?

Well sometimes, we take what we can get right? So melodramatic. Besides, you guys are overcompensating. I don't bother with outings. Sorry man. Partying and Truman don't mix. Anyways, I rejected my junior outright upon his invitation to a Peer Leader BBQ. No thanks man. Somehow I don't ever feel belonged to anywhere. As in seriously anywhere. But that's awesome. I prefer to loiter in the shadows and a silhouette to represent me instead. That's what Truman is. A shadow in the light. I would to keep it that way. :D Maybe it's just me or Daniel's right. I feel precarious whenever I'm in congregations. There's this unwavering feeling that is incessant and doesn't seem to cease to exist. It lingers on as if it tries to etch itself within my memory. Okay you may think I'm losing my mind. But on the contrary, I ain't. Matter of fact, I intend to keep it that way. I don't see anything wrong with myself so far from doing all this. Keeping myself away from the limelight has always been what I seek. I always wait in the background and contemplate. I don't bother making an entrance and even I do, I make my own way, of which it's definitely a grand entrance filled with grandeur. I never seek to make a mark but if I do it's either necessary or I'm doing it to impress.

But that's besides the point. The point is that it's hard to understand others and it's even harder to understand ourselves. Therefore, I think even if I'm gonna lose ALL my friends of which I feel/think it's partially true or necessary. Every time I see others like RGS NCC (Air) Batch ('cos they first struck me into writing this post) having outings and all like today, I thought why couldn't I do that too? Be that united. An unbreakable bond. But then it dawned upon me why should I care? I do admit I was skeptical. But then again............. I was offered by Siak Wei and Imaan at times. But I declined 'em of course. Maybe it's just my dignity or I'm playing hard to get. By either way............. That's me. Yours truly.

This could be heartbreaking but all in all, I'll just need family and Sony.

WALKMAN

A WALKMAN is invigorating and pumps out the music.

A WALKMAN emanates such tranquility that is truly like no other.

A WALKMAN is sculptured specially for the discerning music connoisseur.

A WALKMAN is truly engineered for the audiophile.

A WALKMAN is the fusion of infatuation of music and precocious technologies.

Welcome to the world of WALKMAN

for the love of music. WALKMAN

Sony Precision Engineering

Video Audio Intelligence Organiser

A VAIO is a reflection of Sony's culture and precision engineering.

A VAIO accentuates a style that is unrivaled.

A VAIO emanates stylishness which is truly like no other.

A VAIO is sculptured like a work of art.

A VAIO is a sign of an executive.

A VAIO is effulgent and radiates a subtle sense of your cultured style.

A VAIO is erudite in nature and seeks to encompass you within nature.

A VAIO is closer to you as it becomes part of you.

A VAIO encapsulates the sophistication of Sony Design.

A VAIO emulates the ethereal concept of Sony's precision in engineering.

A VAIO is ingeniously incorporated with precocious technologies of tomorrow.

A VAIO is no longer a computer but an organiser that is closer to you.

Welcome to the world of VAIO

closer to you. VAIO

Sony Design

Monolithic Design

A product that totally accentuates a style that's differs from the contemporary standard of electronics.

A product that exudes such unprecedented quality squired by Sony's original software.

A product that accents such stylishness that is truly like no other.

A product that is exotic in construction and emanate a definite product identity.

A product that reflects Sony's culture and precision engineering.

That is Sony Design

Sony

Whoops sorry to those who didn't see my previous post. But well it's damn emotional. So yeah. Maybe it ain't really for your eyes either. So don't fret. Besides, it's time to talk about Sony again. :D I was browsing through their general catalogue and realised that although they had promotions for the VAIO (Video Audio Intelligence Organiser) previously know as the (Video Audio Integrated Operation) they didn't have it for the Headphones line-up. That's sad man. I always wanted the MDR-EX700SL which retails at a whooping $449 and the MDR-NC300D which is peddling at $559. Yep open those eyes. They are all in the high hundreds. I mean I can't help it. I'm an audiophile while that's what people call me. They are overcompensating but why not? Haha, I'm damn ego nowadays. I wouldn't mind being conferred upon a title of an Audiophile. :D Besides, EX series which has the tagline of ''For Perfect Sound'' really lives up to its name. If the 13.5mm driver unit already produces such acute sound, what would a 16mm driver unit produce? For your information, I have always taken a liking to in-ear headphones not the headphones (the big large ones over your head). Anyways for achieving sonic perfection EX series is the best there is from Sony. For noise canceling the MDR-NC300D can cancel up to 98.4% which is damn awesome for a in-ear earphones. And it comes with Dynamic Normalizer and S-Master Digital Amplifier built-in. Believe it or not. Well considering the fact that they are both flagship models, one wouldn't flinch at its unprecedented sound quality. Its aberrant construction is really a marvel of Japanese engineering in this case. Sony.

''Believe that curiosity is the key to creativity. Believe that anything you can imagine, you can make real.'' - Sony make.believe

Make The Correct Decision

With all the avid competition out there, it's not surprising that consumers do not have the correct mindset. Besides, they do play a part in their incorrect mindset. Consumers today need to know the technology behind the product they intend to purchase. Example like DLNA certified, FULL HD 1080p, Wi-Fi Integrated etc. These are the technologies that you should look out for.

Besides, technologies aren't all. There are brand considerations, measurements of the television etc. Sometimes, there are offers for lowly priced electronics. But don't trust them. Why?

That's because, most of these products are of technologies of the past. What we are always on the quest for are technologies for the future not the present or the past. Although technology in the future is more costly and a big hole in the packet, think about it this way. When the future arrives, you could still use the technology you purchased as that time you decided to purchase it for the future. Keep it as a one-time kinda thing. Would it be more worth it to keep buying technologies in the present or just buy it once so you can use it still in the future?

It's My Life

Call me selfish. I don't care. It's my life. I hate it when you question my motive. I hate it when I always have to think about people's feelings. It really is a damn irritating feeling. I think it's better off sometimes to just ignore other people's feelings. I mean sometimes to make everyone feel happy it's a damn exhausting thing. It feels like I'm expected to accomplish all these tasks to make everyone happy. Why can't you guys decide sometimes? Why can't you take the initiative? Am I that scary? Do I look like that type of person who immediately refute a suggestion in your face? Well, if I do, then I apologize. But other then that, it's really a pain in the ass to keep thinking for the sake of others. A real freaking pain in the ass.

I'm not gonna change for anyone. It's my life. It's my character. Live with it. You guys think I'm too coarse in terms of language. Sorry, as far as I'm fucking concerned here, profanities are just another form of expression. Candidness. Nothing else. It's in the dictionary. C'mon it's in there folks. So are ya telling me it's vulgar just 'cos it's avoided? Besides, any word in the dictionary is just an official word. It's my life. I have the right to use. Live with that. If you have taken offence. Then sorry. Other then that. Seriously, learn to fuckin' live it.

A Definite Product Identity

''Now there's a definite product identity. That's what I call Sony Design.'' - Yasuo Kuroki, Father of Sony Design

Today's products are not of the ones of yesterday's technology. Today's products form the total fusion of the mind and soul of the designer. Each product has a definite product identity that sets it apart from it's counterparts. Electronics have advanced to the stage where it becomes a sort of interior decor within our homes. Imagine wall-mounting a BRAVIA above the fireplace. What's your first impression? A contemporary electronic or a television that accentuates a style of which it complements the decor of the whole room? Either way, each product should stand out. It should naturally leave a mark in the consumer's mind. Now how can we go about making the user's experience better? Research? Market survey? I beg to differ. Although, technically these steps are still essential and not once can we remove them, it ain't all. The product created must carry a sense of finesse. It's discernment must be known as it stands out totally. That's how the consumer would realize products today are designed to inspire. Products which are constructed in a slipshod manner wouldn't get a chance of even being bought by a consumer.

''I believe that one day Japanese companies like Sony would be able to be the best again.'' - Sir Howard Stringer, CEO, Chairman and President of Sony Corporation

Ever since Apple has taken over the consumer's world with their iPod and iPhone, people have been rendering them as the best. Companies like Sony have been forgotten. Back in 1979, Sony took the world by the storm with the first personal stereo player. iPods didn't exist at all. But today why is the legendary Walkman forgotten? Why is it totally obliterated from the portable media players' popularity? How did Apple steal the limelight? Maybe that's because of their open technology. Well, now Sony's changing too.

''We have to understand our consumers. When my sales department ask me how much should we retail this at I always say ''don't ask me, watch our customers.'' '' - Sir Howard Stringer, CEO, Chairman, President of Sony Corporation

Maybe it's due to the iPod's simplicity. Or maybe it's due to their overwhelming popularity in the States that brought it out to the rest of the world. Probably the way it lacks being too in-depth into technical details had made it render as a favorite brand amongst consumers. But I can strongly and safely say. Sony products all have a definite product identity of which one cannot lie to themselves that there isn't.

''Believe that curiosity is the key to creativity. Believe that anything you can imagine, you can make real.'' - Sony make.believe

Sophistication of Design

Design a long process that may tire some easily. Gives one a sense of satisfaction once successfully accomplished. Despite it being an arduous task, I fell in love with it. You may ask why? Design always come in tandem with technology. It is the language between engineers and designers. What we have all around us all derived from Design from one way or the other. Be it, Structures, Mechanisms or Electronics. These technologies play a crucial part in our daily lives. Consumers today all seek to enjoy a compelling experience that technologies can deliver with utmost precision especially in the field of consumer electronics. We should embrace the design process as without it, designers and engineers alike would constantly be baffled. It is a exhaustive process but in spite of this, designers remain undaunted and always willing to challenge on how we currently see the world.

If we're willing to take it on, wouldn't that render us as a pioneer in that field? Quintessentially, people thought of this as an insurmountable task. For many years, we have been contemplating if the Design process could be changed. Well, in most cases, companies failed. But could we risk playing with fire and see if we ripe the rewards?

''We believe that technology can transform the human experience.'' - Sony Design

That statement makes sense. Technology have seemed to become more resilient over the years. It looks like time is showing us technology one day could be so advanced that we the creators ourselves might be overtaken ourselves! But I hope not :D I guess I shall continue tomorrow instead.

Consumers' Mindset And Sony NWZ-W252

So so so, what have we got here? Look it up. Yeah, it's the consumers' mindset. Hoorah to their wonderful mindset. Well, I hate to interrupt people, but I wanna wrap this up before it gets any worse. And yes, it can get real bad. Alright, so I've stated before on the screwed up mindset of consumers. Yeah, they think something new is great. Bullshit. Have you ever heard that new things can screw up too? Well, I doubt they do. The typical average consumer would be like, '' Hey that's the new cool 3D thing that the market been talking about all day long!'' (I'm not saying 3D sucks by the way.) But shouldn't they know what they are getting themselves into? A manufacturer says you connect your products that way. Let's say a PS3 to a Sony home theatre. The consumer acts smart and says, '' Maybe HDMI ain't the best, I shall use composite cables since they make the icons look bigger...''

Some even think component cables high quality (which they are) because they spread the video signal into 5 cables... C'mon man. It's 3 only. 2 others are the normal standard red and white cables. Your stereo sound comes from there. Only 3 cables process the signals. Either RGB or YPbBr. Those are the 2 ways. Ya know what? That guy thinks he's great. Oh ya, I know this. I know that. I'm sure I'm always right. My friend asked me why didn't I correct him? Why bother? Yeah here I am saying we should educate consumers. But why do I say don't bother? That's because this consumers like the example above think they know it all. That type of attitude ain't worth my time teaching. So much for him saying we must be humble. Although I know more tech stuff than him. I don't flaunt it. I merely stand nearby and just observe how the daily consumer does their stuff. And seriously sometimes it amuses me. :D By the way, don't teenagers nowadays think they know a lot? I doubt they really do. HAHA! Ironically, I'm a teenager myself. :D

HELL YEAH!!! NWZ-W252! Water-Resistant Wearable WALKMAN Is Here! Retailing at $129. Hey that's a surprise. It's other cousin retails at the same price too although it ain't water-resistant. HAHA! It was pouring just now. I wished I had it... Dancing in the rain with the one you love rocks. Don't ya think? xD

Memory Lane

Walking down memory lane is one thing. Strolling down it is another. But why we humans walk down that lane at times? Does that only happen when nostalgia hits you? Alright, maybe that's probably a soothing feeling at times. Besides, I wouldn't want things to be a little melodramatic. It comes best whenever you're alone. Alone with your beautiful music and the surrounding tranquility, it's truly a feeling like no other. I yearn for that feeling. A feeling no more. But I'm sure it would return one day.

I'm Sorry

I'm sorry if I've made you cry. Well I think you did, based on what you posted on your blog. I sure hope we could get over this quickly. As you said, it won't be perfect anymore. The glass is permanently cracked. But if our friendship is strong enough, I suppose any crack can't impend our advance to a stronger friendship. It's gonna be hard for both of us to ameliorate the pain. But if we're willing to it's possible. I guess this incident shows how weak our friendship is. A friendship needs mutual understanding. And I hope after this incident, everything else will be fine like before. Melvin doesn't really need to know this. Let's just keep it between ourselves. Let's hope for a better future then?

Knowledge

So knowledge is a good thing I suppose. A flow of information that gives a more open outlook to the world for the mind. The thing is why are people gonna be criticized badly for such information? Are we just comparing who's the stronger one there?

That's unfair and no, don't give me bullshit saying life's unfair. So what if you are better than me at academics? So what if you are better than me at certain subjects like Maths and Chemistry? Now I know why your sister just can't seem to understand and learn from you. Probably she ain't stupid. No one's stupid. Yeah, you did try your best since she's your sister. But your arrogant attitude of flaunting knowledge is really getting on my nerves. I mean, the only reason why I'm asking you is because you are the one of the few that I can rely on information. It's really getting into me. You don't seem to be sensitive to others'. You don't seem to understand and respect how people feel. Well, maybe it's your nature. But still, does that grant you the right that I may be weaker than at Chemistry? Okay, reprimanding your sister is one thing. Chiding your friend is the other. Friend? I highly doubt so the way things are unfolding. Can't you slowly teach me like the others? Can't there be some sort of understanding border that I can have? There's the feeling of loneliness there whenever I see you chatting away with Melvin. I know finally how it feels to be like my other friend. It's a selfish feeling. A very sad thing which was clearly instigated by you people. At times, whenever I think about it, I feel sorry for Jinwei. He doesn't deserve it. He's a nice guy and all. He empathizes with people. I try to at times. But to no avail. You claim that you care for your friends. But since when do you that? Actions speak louder than words. Your action doesn't reflect the bullshit you claim. Sometimes, a person who's mentally unstable can see the real truth behind the light. It takes a trip behind the scenes who really are. So what if you're more knowledgeable in terms of the Sciences and Mathematics? Yeah, you claimed ''I hope tomorrow there wouldn't be acidic oxides.'' Okay well, I can thank you for that. But do you mean it? Every word you say don't seem to say how you claim. Same goes, you don't wanna hear my own knowledge on technology, I respect that. But I understand what you've to tell me at times are useful. I thank you sincerely for that. But sometimes your cavalier attitude really turns me off. I feel like it's a total new person. Call me over-reacting. But it happened since the very first outing we had. Why do you think I avoid you at times? You may not notice since you're always chatting gaily with Melvin. Sometimes, when Melvin tells me,''hey, maybe I'll come if Melvin comes haha. There would be a higher chance.'' Ya know how I felt? I wanted to say no. Maybe, I'm too kind. I should had say no straight in his face. I really didn't want you along at times because of what I just mentioned. Your presence is overbearing at times. Maybe you would be my own ex-Senior or Senior if you still recognize me as your Junior. I don't know about how Melvin feels about this. I don't really think we should think about it either. Too melodramatic? Yeah maybe. But who cares already? I'll end it here. Sorry if I offended you Melvins'. But I hope the next time would be much better.

''Your current results doesn't really matter. What matters is that you have ambition. '' - Akio Morita, Sony Co-Founder

Design

It feels everything's been a dream. A dream that blew my mind away. The dream I fantasized of every single day. That dream that motivates me. That every substance it carries gives me the power to continue. But alas, design is a paradox. A paradox that makes everything seems like a blur. One second it helps to ensure you motivation is existent. Next moment, you find yourself struggling along with it. That very motivation is now gone. Gone just like the wind. Just like how the leaves fall to the ground. Gone were the days where I felt Design is the main constituent to my life, soul and body. That dream is something which I long so much for not to forget. At least, I know that dream was once in my life. It gives you the trouble of thinking why it acts this way. The trouble why it reacts that way. The very root of the problem of why it all happens that way. Never shall I think about it anymore. It's more like a dark abyss now where I'm groping my way through. But I do hope that one day. One day, I may find that Design fulfillment and reignite the dormant flame that lies within my heart. The passion must have the right key to unlock it's hidden sign. A talent or whatever you call it. I wish something would spark me. A possibility that I can ever think of. Sorry to whoever is reading this. This ain't a positive post. I know that. But at least pray for me to get back the passion? xD At long last, that's all. I sure hope Design would become a passion again. An inspiration which I can easily relate to. Just like something in built into me.

Sony Design

Okay, well just now I had a close shave with telling someone the wrong thing. Okay, under peer pressure, I didn't crank under it and came out of it undaunted. Hey! Where's the fucking medal? xD

Okay, not the fucking point anymore. Sony Design... Somehow those featured designs are purely inspiring. I could stay there and read on Sony the whole night. Their way of getting pure inspiration is simply like no other. This is how it relates back to my work.

Design & Technology

WE BELIEVE in the over-active imagination.

WE BELIEVE that great innovation can begin from an impossible idea.

WE BELIEVE technology can transform the human experience.

WE BELIEVE designs are fueled by pure inspiration.

Don't ever let someone tell you. You can't do something.

Do what has never been done before. Always stay one step ahead.

SONY Design

SONY make.believe

Feelings

Love? Well I did a post on this before and I still can't believe myself thinking 'bout that while I'm asking another person to get his mind straight. Okay, well, maybe it's hard to say and do at the same time. Probably sometimes we need to face up to our own feelings. THE HARD WAY. Facing up to it is one thing. Knowing the feeling of rejection is the other. It's a paradox indeed. Like being wedged in between like a sandwich. Yum Yum! Besides, I suppose that sometimes we have to just stop thinking about it by dwelling ourselves in work. But would that even work? This is merely saying it. Quintessentially, it would be weird to confess feelings straightaway. Well my dream honeymoon would be going to Japan, Paris, Venice then to Rome. Yeah in that order. I would love to spend the sunset with the companion I love. That would be picture-perfect. Well, definitely it would be an awesome experience is definite. :DD

Tonight We Dine In Hell

Love?

Ya know that type of feeling where a girl talks to you and all hatred are gone for her or the people whom you hate? It's a weird feeling. Probably best to describe it would be it's bittersweet. Melodramatic? I would say so. But it should be a great thing right? The fact that I'm gonna be calmed at least by someone whom I like? o.O

Revenge

Okay this is a fuckin' topic I have been touching on since the dawn of mankind on Earth. Heh, my friend has been telling me to give chance to a girl. The same fuckin' slut of a whore that I mentioned before. She doesn't deserve sympathy. Neither does she deserve any sort of compensation for my hate. Heh, give chance eh? Bullshit. Why don't... you go fuck yourself?

As far as I'm fuckin' concerned around here, I don't care what ya think. Why? 'Cos it's definitely gonna be BULLSHIT.

''Morality only serves up to a certain point. If morality doesn't let you achieve what you aim, give up morality.''

Dream Home Theatre

Yeah okay, people were pissing me off in the bloody bus just now. The freakin' Noise Canceling function didn't really managed to cancel out their bloody kiddy voices. Hey, that's not the bloody point now.

The point is about my dream home theatre. Okay, fine maybe it ain't really my dream home theatre it's more like a home theatre which upgrades my current set to fully realise the potential of Blu-Ray discs. Erm let's see... I wanna have the Sony HT-SF360 which complements my PS3. Haha, a HDMI Out from the PS3 to the HT-SF360 would render full 5.1channel surround sound to the 5 speakers. That would be 5 discrete channels. Currently I'm using the RCA stereo cables which are then matrixed to 5.1channels. That sure as hell ain't discrete. Therefore, I wanna have the HT-SF360. That would bring gaming to the NEXT LEVEL and serve its purpose well. Yeah it doesn't have DTS HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, but according to Sony personnel, it doesn't matter, what matters, is the source of the playback of the file. And since it's the PS3 in this case and it supports DTS HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, I HOPE that the sound quality wouldn't be affected when it converts into LPCM. Sadly the HT-SF360 doesn't support 7.1 channels of surround sound. Only 5.1 channels. Hey better than nothing right? My room ain't that big anyways :D

Consumers

Consumers these days seriously don't know what the fuck's hitting them. They go to the electronics shop and they carry the know-it-all attitude. I pity those salesman that have to serve the idiotic consumers. Yeah, technically, the consumers crowd should be ignorant and completely oblivious to the on-going progress of technology. But in today's society, the talk's all about 3D. Why? Many people visit the movies, and thus that's how they got wind of 3D technology that's gonna be brought straight into their pathetically designed electronic house.

A typical consumer would ask, ''What's the difference between LED and LCD?'' or ''Is a LED TV more superior than a LCD TV?'' or ''Does HDMI carry Full HD signals?'' Such questions are pretty straightforward. Okay maybe, they wouldn't really know the difference between LED and LCD since LED is less-known in the consumers world. But surely HDMI they would know some basic information on it?

On the other hand, sometimes the salesman, themselves have no fucking idea when ya saying the correct stuff. Let's say an idiotic consumer tries to get information about the LED and LCD.

''May I know what's the difference between a LED and LCD?''

A ignorant salesman might say,''Oh, LCD is just another way to be the backlight module for the HDTV.''

THAT IS WRONG!

LED: Light Emitting Diode

LCD: Liquid Crystal Display

LED is just a form of a backlight module. Not the display itself. The LCD is used to cover the backlight module, in this case, the LED. New HDTVs use a LED backlight module. Quintessentially, HDTVs use CCFL backlight module.

CCFL: Cold-Cathode Fluorescent Lamp. There's another which is the HCFL.

HCFL: Hot-Cathode Fluorescent Lamp. LEDs are more cost-effective and are able to be arranged in RGB (Red, Green, Blue) to form the picture. Even newer HDTVs have Edge LED, meaning the LEDs are placed along the side of the TV therefore, saving space making the TV thinner. However, HCFL and CCFL consist of a few lamps making the HDTV look bulky and rendering it to look aesthetically displeasing. Come on, my friend don't even know what her Cyber-Shot model is... What the fuck?

Most people, I think, don't even know what a rootkit is, so why should they care about it?"
- Thomas Hesse, Sony BMG's president of global digital business, responding to the outcry over Sony's DRM Rootkit spyware uncovered on its music CDs

That's all.

Sony make.believe

For the Love of Music WALKMAN

Burn In Hell

Sometimes you get the feeling of burning people in hell. The type of feeling where impaling people makes ya feel good. The type of feeling where eviscerating your foes or even your friends makes you feel good. Making them feel the pain makes me feel good. It's merely like you serve others so fucking a lot but you get no shit in return. Not really the reward that matters, it's more of a appreciation that I want. You help others and others take it for granted. FUCK them. Whenever you want help, they kick your sorry ass away. You're friendly to 'em they fuck you up. You ask them something, they make you fuck off. You wanna go out with them, they say no.... Why? I don't really know. Neither would I fucking wanna know. You motherfuckers always expect people to serve you. I don't wanna go out. You force me instead to go out. What the fuck? Do I owe you any fucking shit? No I don't. Must I do everything for you and get nothing in return? It's like every fucking friendship and relationship is fucking one-sided or maybe 3:7 whereby 3 is mine share and 7 is yours. FUCK YOU. A normal simple gesture, and you go around fucking things up. How the fuck do you think?

In fact, I don't really think you deserve that fucking role. ASM? Bullshit. If you're a good ASM, probably I would be a fucking SUCCESSFUL person. Unlike you wasting your fucking life away. Probably wasting my life is something I hate. People don't understand why i get pissed when I said I don't wanna waste my life away. They just fucking don't get it. They need a wake-up call.....

PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE FIRE

Quotes of Devil May Cry Series

''So melodramatic.'' - Dante

''Look it's got wings.'' - Dante

''The design shows terrible taste.'' - Trish

''Devils would cry too when they lose their loved ones, don't you think?'' - Lady

"Devils Never Cry'' - Dante

''Never take those legends too literally. But I knew Sparda had a heart. A heart to love, a human. And this is what you lack!'' - Nero

DEVIL MAY CRY 4

Endurance

Why are most people around me on the verge of giving up? Is is that bad and people are cranking under the pressure? The best way to combat pressure is to remain calm while you're at it. Zhang Jingwen, don't give up!!! Love ya!!! :DDD

Misconceptions on Video Technical Details

Now where should I start? Hmm.... Let me think... Okay then. Today I shall talk about the misconception on Full HD.

Many consumers are always confused with the difference between 720p and 1080i. Now what's the main difference? What does the P and the I stand for? Well, the p stands for progressive scan and the i stands for interlaced scan. Interlaced scanning uses alternate lines to form an image on the screen in this context, 1920X1080i resolution. Progressive, on the other hand uses both the alternate lines and covers them up totally with the progressive scan.

Basically, 720p is of a lower resolution compared to 1080i. 720p supports 1366X768 pixels, but due to the progressive scan it would be clearer compared to 1080i. But although 720p is clearer, 1080i has a higher resolution and of a higher framerate. Other than that, there are no other differences compared with 720p. Of course, 1080p is the best since it combines both the pros of 720p and 1080i. But at the end of the day, it still depends on your own preference. Personally, I feel 720p is better. Well, that's just my humble opinion. :D

The next part will be on the different cable connectors. :D

SONY make.believe