Sunday, January 30, 2011

Nokia's Dead On Arrival (DOA) Device Issues



I've just received  my Nokia C7 and soo loving it, but sadly, I end up getting a Dead On Arrival (DOA) Nokia C7, which really crushed all the excitement. It cannot start up even I press power button for 2-4 minutes. It did work after I charge 1 hour and half, and it went dead again. One questions on my mind, what happen to Nokia's Quality Control? Nokia really need to step-up and re-work their Quality Control. Because these does not only happen on C7, but its also happen on Nokia N8.

Some video to share:




Picture below shows it happen on other country.


And a group of loyal supporter are now requesting 1 on 1 exchange for initial batch genuine Nokia mobo defective N8. Check it here

Also include here the Nokia Support Discussion Board regarding the same Dead N8 issue!! Check it here

As for Dead C7 issues, check it here

Nokia really have serious problem with their Quality Control.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Acer & Asus Intel Sandy Bridge notebook spotted.

Acer & Asus's Intel Sandy Bridge finally made itself to Malaysia. The 2nd generation of Intels Core i series put a heavy pressure to their counterparts. Acer claims their notebook to be the first sandy bridge notebook ever arrived in Malaysia.

Acer Aspire 5750G


With the following specifications:
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Intel Core i7-2630QM processor (6 MB L3 cache, 2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W)
  • Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology (1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM)
  • 15.6″ HD 1366 x 768 high-brightness Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • 640GB SATA HDD / 4GB DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8GB)
  • 8X DVD Super Multi Plus Drive
  • HDMI™ port with HDCP support
  • 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 25.2/33.2 (H) mm
Price is RM2,899 which is CHEAP for new generation intel chipset and processor for a notebook. The notebook can last for more then 4.5hours of battery runtime. Price is so CHEAP, its really affordable if you want value for pocket money. Powered with NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M, you'll get better experience playing games and also video encoding, it is one of the 2nd class graphic card notebook according to notebookcheck.net. If you want new and "value for money" laptop, this is your choice.


Asus N53SN 


With the following specifications:
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Intel Core i7-2630QM processor (6 MB L3 cache, 2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M with 2GB DDR3 VRAM Graphics
  • 15.6″ HD 1366 x 768 LED Backlight
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • 640GB SATA HDD / 4GB DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8GB)
  • 8X DVD Super Multi Plus Drive
  • Intergrated 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, USB 3.0
  • 6 cell battery
  • 2 Years Global Warranty (1 year global + free 1 year global)
Price is RM3,599. Asus have clearly made its first sandy bridge notebook to Malaysia. Besides that, this notebook have one of the first class graphic card notebook according to notebookcheck.net. Asus also offers 2 years global warranty which means you can send your notebook to Asus care center anywhere across the globe. Asus have mentioned the notebook will arrive this February, but someone already start selling the notebook with the same price here. So if you want a really good notebook with better build quality and graphic performance, this notebook is your choice. 

You can download ASUS brochure here


One problem, both comes WITHOUT backlit keyboard!!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

N8 Multiple Mods v4.00 (Final Release)


RELEASED!!! N8 Multiple Mods v4.00!!!


01. KS Improvement
- Improve on Kinetic Scrolling, now your list will be easier/faster/longer on kinetic scroll (you wil SURE feel the different)

02. UI Improvement - Experiment Mod
- Experiment mods, changed the default 67FPS to 33FPS and the max processing power from 75% to 100%. Need more users experience feedback on it's actual improvement (if it have any)

03. Landscape Dialer
- To enable the phone dialer able to rotate same as others screen (not lock on just potrait mode)

04. Camera Sound Mute
- Enable the camera sound to be mute when warning tone been turn off.

05. Continuous AutoFocus
- You will have an EXTRA option under Video Setting that enable the Continuous AF during video.

For Mods #6,#7,#8, ONLY select 1 option, if multiple options selected the top most option will be use.

06. Photo/Video (100/30FPS)
- Photo quality change the compression ratio from original 85/75/60 to 100/85/75, video will change from 25FPS to 30FPS and the capture audio quality will change from 128kbps to 256kbps.

07. Photo/Video (097/30FPS)
- Photo quality change the compression ratio from original 85/75/60 to 97/85/75, video will change from 25FPS to 30FPS and the capture audio quality will change from 128kbps to 256kbps.

08. Photo/Video (095/30FPS)
- Photo quality change the compression ratio from original 85/75/60 to 95/85/75, video will change from 25FPS to 30FPS and the capture audio quality will change from 128kbps to 256kbps.

09. Photo Gallery Folders
- Photo Gallery Folders excluded lots of folders path, hopefully now it's will only show E:\Images\ & F:\Images\ contents.

10. Music Gallery Folders
- Music Gallery Folders excluded lots of folders path, hopefully now it's will only show E:\Music\, E:\Sounds\, F:\Music\, F:\Sounds\, G:\Music\, G:\Sounds\ contents.

For Mods #11,#12, ONLY select 1 option, if multiple options selected the top most option will be use.

11. Browser's Cache (D:\)
- Change the default browser cache folder from C: to D: and set the amount to 32MB, actual effects need those HEAVY internet users feedback.

12. Browser's Cache (E:\)
- Change the default browser cache folder from C: to E: and set the amount to 32MB, actual effects need those HEAVY internet users feedback.

For Mods #13,#14,#15, ONLY select 1 option, if multiple options selected the top most option will be use.

13. Startup/Shutdown (C:\Animations)
- Redirect the phone to look for the Startup.gif and Startup.mp3 during startup in C:\Animations folder and look for the Shutdown.gif and Shutdown.mp3 during shutdown in C:\Animations folder. If none are found then the phone won't play any startup/shutdown animations at all.

14. Startup/Shutdown (E:\Animations)
- Redirect the phone to look for the Startup.gif and Startup.mp3 during startup in E:\Animations folder and look for the Shutdown.gif and Shutdown.mp3 during shutdown in E:\Animations folder. If none are found then the phone won't play any startup/shutdown animations at all.

15. Startup/Shutdown (F:\Animations)
- Redirect the phone to look for the Startup.gif and Startup.mp3 during startup in F:\Animations folder and look for the Shutdown.gif and Shutdown.mp3 during shutdown in F:\Animations folder. If none are found then the phone won't play any startup/shutdown animations at all.

16. Voice Recorder (12H/256kbps/Stereo)
- Set the default Voice Recorder to high quality recording (from 64kbps to 256kbps) and increase the max duration of the recording clip from 60mins to 720mins.

17. Music Player Volumn/Heap Mods (80%/32MB)
- Experiment mods, no significant effect after the mods.

18. Context Data Object Maximum Size Mod
- Experiment mods, the mod REDUCE the max size.

19. Light Sensor Disable
- Totally disable the Light Sensor, LCD will have 100% brightness all the time (will dim ONLY in power safe mode)

20. Haptics Improvement
- Lower the vibration and fine tune level 1/2/3 haptics feedback (not must different as i can tell)

21. Vibration Alert Improvement
- Same goes with haptics mods, can't really feel big different

22. Camera Full Shutdown (RAM)
- Camera apps will fully shutdown once you close the apps (won't remain in the memory), but the N8 have better camera apps as the total shutdown and without only make ~1Mb ram saving (not like what we see in 5800xm as it's camera apps are memory whore)

23. Fast Screen Rotation
- Can feel "a bit" faster but not lighting fast as the delay seem not from the sensor but rather from the UI.

24. FM Transmitter RDS
- The FM Transmitter now send RDS "Nokia N8" and not just "Nokia".

25. Video Call FPS Improvement
- Slightly change the video call setting fps from original min/norm/max of 5/10/15 to 10/15/20. Not tested as not really use video call.

26. MSG/LOGS/CONT/CLK/CAL Shutdown (RAM)
- Disable Messaging, Logs, Contacts, Clock, Calendar Apps from staying in the background after you exit them.

27. Database Max Record Count
- Experimental mod, Increase database from 20 to 50.

28. Default Application Orientation State
- Change default orientation from Landscape to Hardware Sensor.

29. HWRM Process Priority
- Experimental mod, Hardware sensor priority change from background to foreground.

30. Music Player Equalizer
- Add in additional 6 EQ presets, Flat/Speech/Enhance/Treble booster/Bass & Treble/ZigZag









Changelogs:


v4.00

- Bugfixes for Video gallery scan folder

- Extra EQ presets (lovely effects)

- Fine tune some of the mods to add stability

- Voice recorder duration changed to max 12 hours recording (can record for whole day event)

- Fast screen rotation mod now only reduce it's sensor timing without changing it's original tilting setting

v3.30

- Included lots of Symbian S60V5 Cenrep mods

v3.00

- Included multiple choices during installation

- Clean up most of the code within the cenrep files

- All mods change back to .cre for better performance


For CAF setting below the recommendation of usage:

1. For close up object (10cm~1m) enable the CAF.
2. For normal video capture (>30cm) disable the CAF.

Just download the attachment and sign it with your cert then install. No hacked phone needed!!


Installation steps:

1. Download the attachment.
2. Sign the . sis with your own cert.
3. Run the signed . sis.
4. Select the mods that you like to install.
5. REBOOT the phone.

Uninstall the mods:

1. Use normal uninstall apps method.
2. REBOOT the phone.
3. All will back to original state.

Modify or Re-select the mods:

1. Use normal uninstall apps method.
2. REBOOT the phone.
3. Run the signed . sis.
4. Select the mods that you like to install.
5. REBOOT the phone.


Attachment: (updated to using multiple download sites)

V4.00

http://www.multiupload.com/1FU45915ZL


Tuesday, January 4, 2011

N8 Multiple Mods v3.00 (Major Update)

RELEASED!!! N8 Multiple Mods v3.00:


01. KS Improvement
- Improve on Kinetic Scrolling, now your list will be easier/faster/longer on kinetic scroll (you wil SURE feel the different)

02. UI Improvement (85FPS) - Experiment Mod
- Experiment mods, changed the default 67FPS to 85FPS and the max processing power from 75% to 100%. Need more users experience feedback on it's actual improvement (if it have any)

03. Landscape Dialer
- To enable the phone dialer able to rotate same as others screen (not lock on just potrait mode)

04. Camera Sound Mute
- Enable the camera sound to be mute when warning tone been turn off.

05. Continuous AutoFocus
- You will have an EXTRA option under Video Setting that enable the Continuous AF during video.

For Mods #6,#7,#8, ONLY select 1 option, if multiple options selected the top most option will be use.

06. Photo/Video (100/30FPS)
- Photo quality change the compression ratio from original 85/75/60 to 100/85/75, video will change from 25FPS to 30FPS and the capture audio quality will change from 128kbps to 256kbps.

07. Photo/Video (097/30FPS)
- Photo quality change the compression ratio from original 85/75/60 to 97/85/75, video will change from 25FPS to 30FPS and the capture audio quality will change from 128kbps to 256kbps.

08. Photo/Video (095/30FPS)
- Photo quality change the compression ratio from original 85/75/60 to 95/85/75, video will change from 25FPS to 30FPS and the capture audio quality will change from 128kbps to 256kbps.

09. Photo Gallery Folders
- Photo Gallery Folders excluded lots of folders path, hopefully now it's will only show E:\Images\ & F:\Images\ contents.

10. Music Gallery Folders
- Music Gallery Folders excluded lots of folders path, hopefully now it's will only show E:\Music\, E:\Sounds\, F:\Music\, F:\Sounds\, G:\Music\, G:\Sounds\ contents.

For Mods #11,#12, ONLY select 1 option, if multiple options selected the top most option will be use.

11. Browser's Cache (D:\)
- Change the default browser cache folder from C: to D: and set the amount to infinity, actual effects need those HEAVY internet users feedback.

12. Browser's Cache (E:\)
- Change the default browser cache folder from C: to E: and set the amount to infinity, actual effects need those HEAVY internet users feedback.

For Mods #13,#14,#15, ONLY select 1 option, if multiple options selected the top most option will be use.

13. Startup/Shutdown (C:\Animations)
- Redirect the phone to look for the Startup.gif and Startup.mp3 during startup in C:\Animations folder and look for the Shutdown.gif and Shutdown.mp3 during shutdown in C:\Animations folder. If none are found then the phone won't play any startup/shutdown animations at all.

14. Startup/Shutdown (E:\Animations)
- Redirect the phone to look for the Startup.gif and Startup.mp3 during startup in E:\Animations folder and look for the Shutdown.gif and Shutdown.mp3 during shutdown in E:\Animations folder. If none are found then the phone won't play any startup/shutdown animations at all.

15. Startup/Shutdown (F:\Animations)
- Redirect the phone to look for the Startup.gif and Startup.mp3 during startup in F:\Animations folder and look for the Shutdown.gif and Shutdown.mp3 during shutdown in F:\Animations folder. If none are found then the phone won't play any startup/shutdown animations at all.

16. Voice Recorder (5H/256kbps/Stereo)
- Set the default Voice Recorder to high quality recording (from 64kbps to 256kbps) and increase the max duration of the recording clip from 60mins to 300mins.

17. Music Player Volumn/Heap Mods (80%/32MB)
- Experiment mods, no significant effect after the mods.

18. Context Data Object Maximum Size Mod
- Experiment mods, the mod REDUCE the max size.


Changelogs:

v3.00

- Included multiple choices during installation

- Clean up most of the code within the cenrep files

- All mods change back to .cre for better performance


For CAF setting below the recommendation of usage:

1. For close up object (10cm~1m) enable the CAF.
2. For normal video capture (>30cm) disable the CAF.

Just download the attachment and sign it with your cert then install. No hacked phone needed!!


Installation steps:

1. Download the attachment.
2. Sign the . sis with your own cert.
3. Run the signed . sis.
4. Select the mods that you like to install.
5. REBOOT the phone.

Uninstall the mods:

1. Use normal uninstall apps method.
2. REBOOT the phone.
3. All will back to original state.


Attachment: (updated to using multiple download sites)

V3.00
http://www.multiupload.com/UK6NIMIWJM

1. http://rapidshare.com/files/440721804/sklchan_n8_mods_v3.00.zip
2. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AYPMNEPW
3. http://depositfiles.com/en/files/4x2p9inr9
4. http://hotfile.com/dl/94121199/8fd4238/sklchan_N8_mods_v3.00.zip.html
5. http://www.zshare.net/download/84740026a5af462f/
6. http://uploading.com/files/9md6a822/sklchan%2BN8%2Bmods%2Bv3.00.zip/
7. http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=1975447

Monday, January 3, 2011

SGS+iPhone 4=Meizu M9

China based mobile phone manufacturer-Meizu is introducing M9 at 1st January, 2011.

Friends of Live charm in front of Guangzhou and Shanghai have reported that there are two other places on the thousands of people do not know the specific conditions.

Quotations staff
"Guangzhou, the charm of the first friends to get M9 cry"
"Last night some people lined up Wang Feng told them to go back there a woman say let us hold back row we have broken it"
"There are more than 80 of the grandfather and the old lady had to help his son get the phone"
"People become more and more and more, even if the phone did not have to queueto get"
"This line of Guangzhou has more than 2000 people ... ... "

Meizu M9 specifications
size 59.8x113.0x11.2mm,weight 123g
3.54" 960x640 resolution,capacitive touch screen
Android 2.2
ARM Cortex-A8 1Ghz Processor,PowerVR SGX 540 GPU
1370mah battery

Saturday, January 1, 2011

NEW N8 Multiple Mods v2.22 Released (No HACKED N8 needed)


Update: N8 Multiple Mods v2.22 (01/02/2011)

01. Landscape Dialer Mod
- To enable the phone dialer able to rotate same as others screen (not lock on just potrait mode)

02. KS Improvement Mod
- Improve on Kinetic Scrolling, now your list will be easier/faster/longer on kinetic scroll (you wil SURE feel the different)

03. Photo & Video Mods (97/85/75/MUTE/30FPS)
- Photo quality change the compression ratio from original 85/75/60 to 97/85/75, video will change from 25FPS to 30FPS and the capture audio quality will change from 128kbps to 256kbps.

04. Continuous AF & Zoom Steps Mods
- You will have an EXTRA option under Video Setting that enable the Continuous AF during video, and the zoom steps been update to reflect smoother zooming.

05. Context Data Object Maximum Size Mod
- Unknown what the actual effect, the mod REDUCE the max size.

06. Music Gallery File Type Mod (MP3/WAV)
- The Music Gallery will include .MP3 and .Wav files into the library if it found any of those audio files within your collection.

07. Music Player Volumn/Heap Mods (80%/30MB)
- No significant effect after the mods, experimenting mods as I can tell.

08. Startup/Shutdown Animations & Sounds Mods (E:/Animations)
- Redirect the phone to look for the Startup.gif and Startup.mp3 during startup in E:\Animations folder and look for the Shutdown.gif and Shutdown.mp3 during shutdown in E:\Animations folder. If none are found then the phone won't play any startup/shutdown animations at all.

09. Browser's Cache Mod (Infinity At D: Drive)
- Change the default browser cache folder from C: to D: and set the amount to infinity, actual effects need those HEAVY internet users feedback.

10. Voice Recorder Duration/Quality Mods (5H/256kbps/Stereo)
- Set the default Voice Recorder to high quality recording (from 64kbps to 256kbps) and increase the max duration of the recording clip from 60mins to 300mins.

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