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Microsoft Windows 8 Official Launch In Malaysia with New Technologies

By TianChad田七 - November 09, 2012

Windows 8 Malaysia Launch New Tablet Laptop Gadget @ Plaza Low Yat

Courtesy of Microsoft Malaysia, I was invited to the launching of Microsoft's long awaited new Windows @ Plaza Low Yat. On 29 Oct 2012, Microsoft Malaysia unveiled its latest operating system, Windows 8, which is designed for a no-compromise experience for work and play across various device form-factors. Windows 8 now available together from desktop-based All-in-Ones, to laptops and ultrabooks, as well as new hybrid and tablet models.

Ananth Lazarus, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia

“This year, Microsoft Malaysia celebrates its 20th anniversary of Transforming Malaysia Together. We have made such a huge impact on transforming education, businesses and lives here in Malaysia through the power of computing technology. Today, this is best exemplified through the launch of Windows 8!” declared Ananth Lazarus, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia.

He continued, “With the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is unveiling a re-imagined Windows to the world. Whether you want a tablet or a PC, whether you want to consume or create content, whether you want to work or play – Windows 8 delivers a no-compromise, immersive personalized experience that fits your unique style and needs.”

Windows 8 Thematic Dance Performance by Katoon Network

Katoon Network, one of the talented dance group in Malaysia performed a series of dance featuring Windows 8 during the launch in Malaysia.

Windows 8, the highly anticipated touch-optimized operating system has garnered more than 16 million preview participants to date and is considered to be the most tested, reviewed and ready operating system in Microsoft’s history with over 1.24 billion hours of testing.

Some of the main features of Windows 8

The new fast and fluid Start screen that gives people one-click access to the apps and content they care most about.
The entirely new Internet Explorer 10 has been perfectly designed for touch and offers built-in cloud storage capabilities with SkyDrive.

The Live Tiles feature in Windows 8, meanwhile, provides seamless connectivity to multiple social applications thus delivering updated information at a glance without the hassle of attending to multiple applications simultaneously.

Sebastian Anthony, Senior Editor at ExtremeTech compared his initial Windows 8 experience with its closest competitors. “Windows 8 and the Metro/Modern/Rectilinear interface are an absolute joy to use on a touchscreen. They blow Android and iOS out of the water in terms of ease of use, functionality, and speed,” he said.

Danny Ong, Chief Marketing & Operations Officer (L), and Tenh Shiao Peng, Technologist Strategist - Enterprise & Partner Group (R) during the Windows 8 demonstration

Danny Ong and Tenh Shiao Peng from Microsoft Malaysia demonstrated how they personalized Windows 8 on their ultrabook and hybrid tablet and show us what's the function of Windows 8 they like. I couldn't deny that Danny has nice underwater photos on his ultrabook, and yeah he really love his daughter haha.


Danny and Shiao Peng from Microsoft Malaysia introduced several new gadgets pre-installed with Windows 8 OS for you to explore

Windows 8 featured devices from hardware partners:

Acer Aspire S7
ASUS Vivo Tab RT
Dell XPS 12
HP XT Spectre Ultrabook
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga
Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro
Sony VAIO Duo 11
Toshiba Satellite U920t
Fujitsu Quatro Q702

With the immediate availability of Windows 8, consumers in Malaysia will also have access to a plethora of new Windows 8 optimized PCs and tablets plus a wide range of local and international apps from the new Windows Store.

As of launch date, hardware partners in Malaysia have announced the availability of Windows 8 certified devices which are available at all major retail outlets. These include ultrabooks, tablets and hybrid devices from Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba (please refer to below for more details).

“The support from our partners is critical for the success of Windows 8 and as you can witness today, there is an array of brand new, exciting devices and apps -- all carefully designed to work beautifully with Windows 8,“ said Ananth.

Users can browse thousands of apps or use the Search Charm to quickly find the app they want. And, in many cases users can try the apps before they buy, so they don’t have to commit to an app they aren’t sure about.

Local momentum for Windows 8 adoption has been encouraging. In fact, some of the popular local apps that are immediately available for download include apps from The Star Online, MYDIN, AirAsia, DiGi and Sunway Lifestyle.

In conjunction with the launch of Windows 8, local celebrities Noh Salleh (better known as Noh from the local music band Hujan) and Mizz Nina have also announced their collaboration with Microsoft in an online project known as Passion8.

“The music industry is filled with all sorts of exciting elements, challenges and accomplishments. But all this means nothing without my fans that choose to be a part of my musical journey,” said Noh, adding that fans can engage with him and contribute towards a piece of music that he will compose during the Passion8 project.

Windows 8 Online Project - Pasion8 together with Noh Hujan and MizzNina

Under this project which will run for eight weeks, Mizz Nina and Noh will use technology as a platform to engage with their fans on their respective passions – fashion for Mizz Nina and music for Noh. Apart from interacting with fans on various social media platforms, the Passion8 Project will also be aired on 8TV over eight weeks.

According to both Mizz Nina and Noh, the Passion8 project represents the ideal opportunity for them and their fans to share their experience, exchange ideas, culture, music and fashion, and ultimately to bring to live the magic moments through technology.

From Left to Right (excluding the showgirls )
1.   Mr Roy Hew – General Manager, Toshiba
2.   Ms Mahoro Takahashi - IT & Mobile Department Head, Sony
3.   Mr MN Wong - Director - IT Solutions Business, Samsung
4.   Mr Khoo Hung Chuan – General Manager, Lenovo
5.   Miss Lisa Lee – Sales Director, Hewlett Packard
6.   Mr Sunny Ooi - Consumer Channels Group Director, Microsoft Malaysia
7.   Mr Ananth Lazarus – Managing Director, Microsoft Malaysia
8.   Mr Danny Ong - Chief Marketing & Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia,
9.   Ms Yap Hui Hui - Country Manager, Fujitsu
10.   Mr George Su – Country Manager, Asus
11.   Ms Carynne Ooi - Regional Manager (Marketing - APAC Region), Acer
12.   Mr Khoo Teng Guan - Malaysia Consumer Country General Manager, Dell

From L to R (excluding showgirls) - Sunny Ooi (Consumer Channels Group Director), Ananth Lazarus (Managing Director), and Danny Ong (Chief Marketing & Operations Officer) from Microsoft Malaysia

Microsoft’s will also be conducting a nationwide roadshow to promote Windows 8 and the new Windows 8 optimized devices. Members of the public will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the new operating system and Windows 8 devices during the following dates and at these locations:

Date	Location
29 Oct - 4 Nov	Kuala Lumpur – Lowyat
2 - 4 Nov	Kuala Lumpur – Midvalley
2 - 4 Nov	Penang – PISA
2 - 4 Nov	Johor Bahru – Persada Johor
9 - 11 Nov	Melaka – MITC
16 - 18 Nov	Ipoh – Stadium Indera Mulia
30 Nov - 2 Dec	Penang – PISA
30 Nov - 2 Dec	Kuching – Borneo Convention
30 Nov - 2 Dec	Kota Kinabalu – One Borneo
7 - 9 Dec	Kuala Lumpur – KLCC

Noh Salleh from HUJAN Band together with Windows 8

Where to get Windows 8 in Malaysia:
1.    Purchase of a new Windows 8 Device
Consumers will enjoy Windows 8 which comes pre-installed through the stunning array of All-in-Ones; touch-optimized laptops and ultrabooks; and even new hybrid form factors such as convertibles and tablets, made available at all major retail outlets from partners such as Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba (please refer to Appendix 1 for more details).

2.    Windows Upgrade Offer for consumers purchasing a new Windows 7 PC
The Windows Upgrade Offer provides consumers who buy an eligible Windows 7 PC the option to purchase a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of just US$14.99 USD during the time of the promotion. This program is available for consumers buying new Windows 7 PCs that are pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate and include a matching and valid OEM Certificate of Authenticity. The Windows 7 PC must be purchased new during the eligibility period of 2 June 2012 to 31 January 2013 and redeemed before the program expiration at the end of February 2013. Consumers who register for the Windows Upgrade Offer will be able to download Windows 8 starting 26 October 2012. The upgrade can be installed on any eligible and compatible Windows PC and comes with 90 days of support from Microsoft.

3.    Purchase of Windows 8 Pro upgrades
Consumers whose devices do not qualify for the Windows Upgrade Offer may opt to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro by purchasing a Windows 8 Pro Upgrade retail packaged product at participating outlets (see Appendix 2 for more details). Windows 8 Pro is available at a special retail price of RM229 (US$69.99) for a limited time only until 31 January 2013. Thereafter, Windows 8 Pro will be available for an estimated retail price of RM885 (US$289.99).

A quick photo with Noh Salleh =)

Congratz to Microsoft Windows for the launching of Windows 8!!

Blogger buddies who attended the same event =D

Dell XPS Desktop with TouchScreen pre-installed with Windows 8

80" SHARP Interactive Screen with Windows 8

Varieties of Windows 8 gadget for you to explore and choose the one that suit you most!

You can get Windows 8 from participating retailers:

Retailer	Region
All IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
Aone Plus Supplies & Services Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
Challenger Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
C-Zone Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
IT Hyperstore (M) Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
JAYACOM INFORMATION SDN BHD	Klang Valley
Pc3 Technology Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
Pku Technology (Kl) Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
Sri Computers Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
Viewnet Computer System Sdn Bhd	Klang Valley
Discovery Info Center	Northern
SNS NETWORK (M) SDN BHD	Northern
Superb Multimedia Sdn Bhd	Northern
E IT Lifestyle Store	Southern
Meadow IT Distribution Sdn Bhd	Southern
NCS Sales & Services Sdn. Bhd.	Southern
Micron Tm Distribution Sdn Bhd	East Malaysia
P C Image	East Malaysia

For more information about Windows 8, visit http://windows.microsoft.com/ now!

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 - Power In Your Pocket

By TianChad田七 - September 02, 2012

"Power In Your Pocket", what does it means to you? For me, it means something that come in small size but can do wonders and many superb thing within just one compact body. Many people nowadays have a smartphone that can do all the internet and social sharing thing. You can Tweet, Facebook, Whatsapp and do it all from that slim gadget. But when it comes to capture photos during low light, I am not sure about you but I don't feel satisfy with the pictures I get from my phone. The flash light just ruin everything in the picture with boring flash. That's why I think Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 will helps me a lot in capture better images especially during some special occasion like birthday party, concert, performance including night scenery. I will share with you how this camera will helps me in taking better images.

1" Exmor CMOS sensor that produce DSLR like image quality

The RX100 is a huge upgrade for a compact camera as it now has a large, specially developed 1" Exmor CMOS sensor to capture more light from your scene and reproduce every stunning detail with greater fidelity. This sensor will able to produce 20.2MP images, which means you can have your pictures printed in larger scale (eg. Poster or Wallpaper)! The sensor enables advanced column A/D processing that reduces noise levels, resulting in astonishing low light images with incredible smooth and clear details.

What does bigger sensor means? It means you can take clearer pictures although under low light and the image will have low noise level (less pixelated image when using high ISO setting). Your image will be enhanced by combo with the F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens.

F1.8 aperture is good for low light photography, it makes your images taken at night looks bright!

Since I am a photographer with DSLR, I need different lens to create different kind of image. If you like bokelisious images and bright photos taken during night. You need a lens with wide aperture (example F1.8). I am glad that SONY Cyber-shot RX100 is equipped with F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 3.6x zoom. This means you will able to take images that looks like below:

Christmas Tang Yuan @ Intermark Mall International Food Hall

Above images was captured using my DSLR with a 50mm portrait lens at F1.8 aperture. On your left is a normal image of the Christmas tree in focus; On your right is a bowl of Tang Yuan (Glutinous rice ball) with Christmas Tree as background. With the F1.8 aperture lens, this is how I magically blur the background and change the Christmas lighting behind to looks like lights flare. It creates different kind of images that blur out the background and at the same time make the images looks bokehlicious and beautiful.

All I wanna say is Sony Cyber-shot RX100 is equipped with this newly developed large-diameter F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens that delivers refined background defocusing - bokeh. Now with SONY Cyber-shot RX100, I don't need to bring my huge ass camera along for the same result!

Premium multi-layered T* coating on Carl Zeiss lens that makes a difference

A premium multi-layered T* coating also dramatically reduces ghost and flare caused by light reflection. This T* coating will helps you a lot in reducing the flares that ruin the image. You will appreciate this more when you shoot more photos with RX100 =)

The cute pop-up flash on SONY Cyber-shot RX100

The pop up flash is nicely installed in this compact body. Not only it serve as a tool to make your image looks brighter at night, it also can be use as bounce flash because you can actually tilt the flash at any angle you want. Doesn't that sounds cool? I wanna try this out =D

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 has a control ring that makes your setting easier

There is this control ring installed at the front of RX100 and it can function more than what DSLR does. Usually for DSLR the control ring is for manual focus. But for RX100, this control ring can do wonders by adjusting the aperture, ISO, scene mode and of course including manual focusing =) It will comes in handy to helps you adjust your camera setting to desired mode. Must thanks to this ring too so that Sony Cyber-shot RX100 can be as compact and slim to just slip inside your pocket.

Back view of Sony Cyber-shot RX100 with 3" LCD Display

Now let's check out the back view of RX100. The interface looks simple but not lacking of control that you need to snap good photos. A shortcut button for quick video recording in HD quality. A Function (Fn) button that you can customize for faster access to your desire camera setting. Last but not least, is the new 3" LCD Screen that has WhiteMagic Technology.

High visibility even in bright sunlight with WhiteMagic on RX100

What is WhiteMagic Technology?
With WhiteMagic technology you will be able to see the world in perfect clarity and definition no matter how bright or dim lit the environment is. WhiteMagic Technology uses white pixels in addition to RGB to boost screen brightness allowing you to effortlessly compose shots in all conditions.

This means you won't face difficulty when wanna snap photos at the sunny beach that's hot and bright. It will be great for my travel getaway to any Island soon~

RX100 can record in dark environments and with better video quality

This is highly related to the F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens as with wider aperture your camera can absorb more lights which eventually makes your video looks brighter too. This is definitely good for me if I wanna record the exciting party scene that I've attended.

This is a picture captured using my DSLR during Heineken New Bottle Launch party

I've attend a Heineken Party for its new bottle launch and Ferry Corsten was playing. How I wish I have Sony Cyber-shot RX100 (only 240g) around as I could just hold it up with just a hand and record down Ferry Corsten's amazing performance. That time I couldn't hold my heavy DSLR way up high for long because it was just too heavy ... Isn't it great when you can have something that perform well as good as your DSLR minus the weights?

If you like Instagram, you might as well like the creative picture effect/filter

I always like Instagram as it give us a different feel on that particular picture. It is a trend where people want to do more with their compact camera, so I am happy to know Sony Cyber-shot RX100 has numerous pictures effect ready for creative mind like us.

[Pictures effect including: Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration]

Main features of Sony Cyber-shot RX100

Why do you want a Sony Cyber-shot RX100?

I have listed down a few reasons (as above) on why I would like to have this little gadget that can do big things and how it relates to my daily life.

1. People want to have a compact camera for an obvious reason, light and easy to bring with its compact small body. Not everyone want to travel along with a huge ass DSLR that sometimes hurt your shoulder. With RX100 you can now produce DSLR like quality photos within a small compact body. So why should you travel with extra weight on your luggage? I almost need to pay extra for my heavy camera lens that fly together with me during travel. With a good compact camera, I can just travel light but still producing quality travel photos.

2. It is good to have heavy DSLR together with different camera lenses. But sometimes you just want to save the hassle and get rid of all the heavy weight. A compact cam that can deliver brilliant quality image as good as DSLR is good enough if you traveling far. There will be no more pain shoulder for carrying your DSLR. I've always looking for better alternative, which is a compact camera that has the ability to achieve DSLR-like effects and quality images. This is why I would like to have Sony Cyber-shot RX100.

3. With the wide aperture lens, we know RX100 can perform well under low light condition. When you go to clubbing, you don't want to have a huge ass camera following you. Therefore it is worth to get a Sony RX100 that can capture low light photos anytime anywhere as long you got it in your pocket. You are there to enjoy the party, not to be the photographer working there.

4. It is definitely safer to bring a compact camera with you especially if you are going out till late night. Less attention for the robber /thieves who want to steal your belonging. I've got friend whose DSLR was stolen after he leaving from the party.

5. As we all know, huge ass camera are not allowed to bring into the concert. Which is kinda sad for me if I couldn't snap nice photo of the performance for good memories. However, with Sony Cyber-shot RX100, it is slim enough to hide inside your pocket and you can then use this to capture photos during your favourite concert moments! If I win this I am gonna bring this to The Wanted concert and try it out! Nyahaha.

6. F1.8, the magic number every camera should have to provide you the quality night scenery pictures. RX100's fast 3.6x lens is great for achieving that shallow DSLR-like depth-of-field and using the camera in low-light conditions. Which is good for me who always attend night events and concerts!

7. RX100 has the Video recording shortcut that made my video recording easier. Your video will be made easily with the quiet and fast autofocus that seamlessly sound too. I sometimes face the problem of my DSLR recorded the sound when I twist the lens for different focusing. Which is something that you would like to get rid from your video.

8. 20.2 megapixels. Simply better than my current DSLR (12 MP) where I can print bigger size photos captured using Sony RX100! I can now snap huge underwater photos of Nemo and print it as my wallpaper!!

9. RX100 has fast auto-fucus and its twin control rings will ease my shooting easily when I just want to point and shoot a fast moving scene.

10. Do you know that you can set RX100 to manual mode and do the desire setting like DSLR? It will give you more freedom to achieve the effects that you want how your image to looks like. And yeah RX100 can take photos in RAW format which allows you to do post-processing that makes your photos looks even better. This is one of the reason why I say it perform like a DSLR.

11. Thanks to the fast camera sensor, you can capture 10 frames per second with RX100. You will like this feature during capturing the scene of birds flying in swarm or when you chase a swarm of pigeons away. Oh ya, this is good for people like us who like to do jump shot!

12. Sometimes, I just wish I have a second camera that compliment my DSLR. There is something that my DSLR cannot do but it can be achieved by using a compact camera like Sony Cyber-shot RX100. So Sony, would you granted my wish to own this little monster? =)

13. If you need more reason to get Sony Cyber-shot RX100, please read again my blog post from the top. Hahaha!

In conclusion, Sony Cyber-shot RX100 is a great partner for travel, portraits or street photography, a compact camera that can produce impressive quality photos with comfortable control options and this makes it ideal as a step-up from point-and-shoot cameras.

The beautiful sunset that I saw when I was looking for ideas =)

Last but not least, here's my picture expressing "Power In Your Pocket". Inspired by the sunset that represent colors of Sony Alpha:

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 - Power in My Pocket

The making of "Power In Your Pocket":

Initially I have an idea of having batman figurine popping out from my pocket but I don't have any... Visited the Toy store and they are too expensive just for a photo haha. I've thought of photoshopping Power Puff Girls/ Power Rangers to a photo but not good at photoshop. Later then I've decided to visit a Sony Retail Store that has RX100 display set and played with it. Really fast focus and I like the flexible pop-up flash ~

In the end, I brought back a RX100 brochure, cut the "camera" out and slot it into my jeans. Thanks to the sunset, I've created a better image with the light flares the sun created. Hope you guys like it and give me a thumbs up!!

[This is a contest post for Sony Cyber-shot RX100 contest organized by Sony Malaysia. If you want to support me, click the Facebook Like button, Tweet and share with your friends! Thank you everyone! =D *finger crossed*]

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