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While browsing around the net, I found this interesting app called farebot. The app allows you to view the balance and trip history of your card.  I downloaded the app from Android market and as soon as it finished installing I immediately pulled out my EZlink card to test out the application.  I tapped my card as instructed by the display on the app but I was only getting this beeping sound. I finally gave up but did'nt uninstall the app hoping that future updates might finally fix the problem, and then just this night I started playing with the app again and was scanning my card when it suddenly displayed the balance of my card and my recent trip history. It took quite some time of tapping and swiping my card on the back of my phone so I guess the app is not that perfect yet, It's a really simple app but I think it holds a lot of promises, as for now I'm just happy that I can view the balance of my card anytime I want. You can check out the webpage of the developer...

I have finally finished downloading both the 32 and 64-bit Windows 8 Consumer Preview and trying out first the 32-bit version, however I am stucked with this error. I am using VMware player for the installation and it seems it is not supported. I am now downloading VMware Workstation 8 and will try my luck again.  

I am one of those person who haven't jumped into the Ipad/tablet bandwagon because I see no reason to purchase a device which my smartphone is capable of doing, albeit sacrificing screen size.  So last year when Microsoft announced a tablet optimized operating system I was very excited, finally a real operating system on a tablet form factor.  I downloaded the developers preview last September however I did not get the chance to play with it since I was not able to make it work on my virtual machine.   Today Microsoft has finally released the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and I am definitely trying out this one, I am actually downloading it as I am writing this post.  My next problem would be how to run in on my virtual machine since I wasn't successful with the installation of the Developers Preview the last time, but that I will have to worry later.  Windows 8 Consumer Preview can be downloaded from Microsoft website Windows 8 Download page . The 64...

Today I finally bought a case and screen protector for my Galaxy Nexus. Bough it for SGD44 at Funan DigitalLife Mall. I forgot the name of the shop (Papa Go! I think)  but its at the 4th level, quite a small one.  The one that I got was SGP Case Neo Hybrid. There were only 3 colors available, Silver, Pink and Yellow. I chose the yellow one since it looks like Bumblebee from Transformers, now I call my phone the BumbleDroid.

RIM has already announced the launh of their Blackberry PlayBook OS 2.0.  SOme of the notbale additions includes a native e-mail client with a unified inbox, and built-in calendar and contacts applications. It now also includes support for certain Android applications. The update is available free over the air(OTA)

Last DecemberI finally bought my Galaxy Nexus, it's been with me for over a month now and I'm very happy with it.  I have been waiting for this phone ever since it was announced last October in Hongkong, However the phone wasn't released yet yet in Singapore.  I read from websites that it will be released in Singapore by January, but then I couldn't wait any longer and I was also getting some news that it will be released by the end of February, so I looked for some stores here offering the phone,luckily I found one and immediately ordered.  After waiting anxiously for 3 days I finally got my Nexus and has been very happy with it. My problem is that there isn't much accessories that are sold for my Nexus, hopefully in the coming days.

Samsung finally announced last November 8 the availability of the Galaxy Nexus in Singapore. I have been waiting for the longest time when will the phone be available here, sadly though, I would still have to wait until next year. The phone will be available by January 2012 and will retail for about S$948 (GST incl) without contract. For the specs of the phone, you can read my previous post  Galaxy Nexus Announced Until then, I need to find something that will keep me busy.