Archives for January 2011

Increase The Sensitivity of IR Remote Control

I have a Pioneer XV-MF5 Micro HIFI in my room (around 1-2 years old), the sound is good, radio signal, all great, just one thing I am not quite satisfy. The sensitivity of the remote control seems like not so good, overall is ok, but sometimes I’ll have to point it directly to the HIFI for it to get what I press.

So, since I am having some free time, I decide to break into the remote to see what I can do to improve the sensitivity or increase the IR Signal brightness from the remote.

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BlackBerry Playbook

I just finish watching this video about BlackBerry Playbook, and it really WOW!

Seems like BlackBerry is quite serious about the spec for Playbook, with Dual-Core processor, 1GB of RAM, dual HD recording camera (Full 1080p HD! For front and Rear camera), full flash support browser, all under 10mm thickness. More information here: http://us.blackberry.com/playbook-tablet/

And the spec for BlackBerry Playbook: (click on the image to view larger size)

I will say this is a new tough competitor for Apple Ipad and Samsung Galaxy Tab. So, which one are you? BlackBerry Table OS, IOS or Android?

Microsoft Windows Calculator Error

Do you use the Calculator in your Microsoft PC a lot? Me myself, do use that Calculator application quite often, mostly when I can’t find my scientific calculator, that my desk is so messy until I can’t reach the calculator even though it is on my desk (WOW). So, the story today is about a little error in Microsoft Windows Calculator.

Please watch the video to understand more about the error, and you can try it on your own in your own PC.