Birthday Present

It was my birthday a couple of days ago and Aiyu bought this watch for me as a birthday present. Thank you!

I love watches. This one really looks more expensive than it’s price tag. I called it poor man’s Submariner…  It’s a Seiko SNZF17K1 Automatic. The 7S36 movement beats at a slower 21600 beat per hour compared to other popular swiss made movement of 28800 beat per hour.

Here it is strapped on my small wrist:

How to Enable N95 built-in GPS

The Nokia N95 with built-in GPS comes with a software called Nokia Maps. But to use the voice activated navigation, you need to pay. No good. The built-in GPS in the N95 also cannot be used with any third party software.

This write-up is how to enable the N95 built-in GPS to be used with Garmin Mobile XT software, where we can download free maps from local portal Malsingmaps. Details are taken from this wonderful site.

Step 1:

• Connect your phone to the PC and set the phone to Data Transfer mode.
• Download and install the following softwares (from your PC), following the orders below.
• Garmin: Garmin Mobile XT Support Files Updates & Downloads
• Garmin: Garmin Mobile XT Free Basemap Updates & Downloads
• Garmin: Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 Updates & Downloads

Step 2:

• Sign up and log in to this forum here.
• Download this file to your PC: Garmin Mobile XT Keygen.
• Launch GMXT (in the phone), go to Settings -> About. Make note of your “Card ID”.
• Launch the above keygen, and enter the “Card ID” you see on GMXT About page. Hit Generate to get your device unlock code.
• Copy (CTRL+C) the Device unlock code to clipboard.
• Now open the Notepad and paste (CTRL+V) the key and save the file as SW.UNL
• Ignore the Map unlock code.
• Put your newly created file to your phone’s “\Garmin” directory and restart GMXT.
• Program should now recognize your built-in GPS (if not go to “Settings\System” and choose “Remote GPS”, select ”Use Attached/Built-in GPS”) and you should be able to use detailed maps.

Step 3 (Malaysia and Singapore users only):

• Sign up and log in to the Malsingmaps.com portal.
• Download the following free map: West Malaysia and Singapore map
• Extract and put the GMAPSUPP.IMG file in the phone’s “\Garmin” directory.
• Launch GMXT and you should be able to start using.

*For other maps, see here on how to unlock them. [Added on 03/07/2008]

To speed up the satelites locking time, enable the Assisted GPS feature in the phone. In my case, the N95 8GB, go to “Tools\Settings\General\Positioning\Positioning methods”, enable “Assisted GPS”. If you set the positioning server access point to your mobile operator’s network, then data usage charges will apply, normally around 3-4kB.

No more wrong turns, save petrol and happy travelling!

Wedding Dinner at Genting Highland

If are thinking of getting married and having a nice dinner for your guests, First World Hotel of Genting Highland is probably a good place. The ambience is really nice, and food is not bad too. Furthermore, your guests get to stay a night at First World Hotel for free. i.e. 5 rooms free for each table. But don’t expect too much from the room, see pictures below.

Here are the photos I have taken with my trusty SEK810i during a friend’s dinner back in October.

 Dinner is at the ballroom

 Tables and chairs are covered in red and gold, so grand, so chinese!

 Look at the menu, great!

 Did you notice where the TV is?

 Sorry for showing our messy ‘wardrobe’

 Bathroom is standard. But it barely fits 2 adults. Nah… 2 adults can only stand inside but doing nothing else, it simply do not have enough rooms..

Official Opening on 27 Oct 2007

My bridal shop was officially opened on 27 October 2007. We were honoured to have Datin Seri Wendy Ong to officiate the opening ceremony. So guys, if you wanna get some decend wedding photo shoots, you know who to look for!

Datin Seri Wendy Ong giving speech to the audience

Our designers chatting with the ladies

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