The cheapest iPad data plan in the world goes to Singapore’s SingTel network, which translates out to roughly $0.51 per gigabyte used. However, that number is based on SingTel’s “small plan” for data, which gives a user three days of unlimited network access for approximately $18.49.
Now if only Singtel has also the cheapest Barclays EPL plan in the world too.
There were two main reasons why I went to get myself a iPad:
1) Kindle. I am running out of space at home for my books. Having ebooks will enable me to read without worrying finding space to put my books.
2) Watching video without sitting in front of my PC. With iPad I can now watch video anywhere.
And after playing around with my iPad for the past few days, I can safely say the iPad fulfilled both and more.
It was not that straight forward to purchase books off Amazon for Kindle on iPad. However upon successfully purchasing ebooks, the ebooks were pushed down to the Kindle on iPad. Reading on Kindle was a wonderful experience, with a flick of my finger, it displayed the next page. While I believe it is easier for the eyes to get tired reading on a iPad than a Kindle, at least the iPad is sold officially in Singapore, while we are still waiting for the Kindle to be here after so long.
To purchase ebooks on Amazon, follow the steps given in Jeff’s Blog. As to the VPN, I tried a few free ones, and most of them were slow and unreliable. In the end I am quite pleased with VPNReactor, a free VPN service with servers located in US. It has been quite reliable so far, and the speed is fast enough for me.
A word of caution, you have to use a VPN service with servers located in US. The first time that I did not, I receive an email from Amazon asking me to verify that I was in US.
[Updated 25 Dec 2011] TunnelBear is a pretty good VPN to use. However, there is a need to install their application to use it.
Finally took some time to sort and upload pictures from the Tokyo trip last year May. Hit the link below:
Apple has just announced iPad will be available in Singapore on 23rd July 2010 Friday.
Taken from http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/07/19ipad.html
CUPERTINO, California—July 19, 2010—Apple® today announced that iPad™ will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Pricing & Availability
All iPad models will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23.iPad is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for 16GB, $599 (US) for 32GB, and $699 (US) for 64GB for iPad Wi-Fi models and $629 (US) for 16GB, $729 (US) for 32GB and $829 (US) for 64GB for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models. iPad will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
Sorry Amazon, since iPad is available here in Singapore first, Kindle loses out.
I think by now most of us had tried playing the Google Pac-Man and most probably did it while we were supposed to be working.
RescueTime did a basic calculation of how much money was wasted due to people playing Google Pac-Man, based on certain assumptions.
The cost?
$298,803,988
I, for one, think Google is pretty cool.
We did it. We finally broke into the Top 4 and qualify for the Champions League next season by defeating Man City 0 -1. Highlights of the match can be found here.
After enduring years and years of people around me who have been supporting clubs that are in the Champions League, I can finally look forward seeing Spurs in the Champions League next season. Pure joy, pure happiness.
Harry performed a miracle by transforming a club that was at the bottom of the league a 4th position in just 18 months. His man management skills are legendary, he played players to their strengths, and even those that were thought as on the way out of the club became stronger under him. He won the Premier League Manager of the Year and he thoroughly deserved it!
Man beats Bejeweled 2 by exceeding the 2^31-1 maximum score programmed for the score display. He did this in 2,205 hours and 51 minutes, that is approximate, 3 years.
I am at a loss of words here.
The goal shown above settles the last home match of the season. With Man City also winning, Wednesday will be the deciding match, the match to determine which team will grab the last Champions League slot.
Felt that Spurs was having a very bad of nerves for the last home match, though a wonderful strike by Hudd in the first half settled some of the nerves. I had no more finger nails left in the last 10 minutes of the match.
I do not know if my heart can take it if I watch the Wednesday’s match.
So less than one week after the disappointment of losing in the FA Cup Semis, and three days after the incredible win over our arch rivals, Spurs went one further by beating Chelsea, the current league leaders, at home. And with Man United beating Man City in extra time, the league title is now thrown wide open again.
What a week to be a Spurs fan!
The highlights of the match Spurs vs Chelsea can be found here : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xczlf5_tottenham-vs-chelsea-premier-league_sport
I have been a Spurs supporter since 1982. When you have not beaten your arch rivals since 1999, beating them really brings tears to my eyes. 11 years of agony ended. In the process, ended their dreams of winning the league, and boasting our own chances of Champions League next season. Team picking up the pieces after losing in extra-time during the FA Cup Semis. To top it off, a 19 year old’s debut scored a serious goal of the season contender, I mean, these are stuff dreams are made of.
Spurs vs Arsenal match highlights here : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcyak9_tottenham-hotspur-v-arsenal_sport
And the joy openly shown by 2 grown men after the match:
