Ubuntu Mate for Raspberry Pi 3

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I was actually looking around for ways to install RetroArch on my tablet. But, I can't seem to do it while using Kano OS. So, when I found ubuntu mate, I decided to try it. It got a raspberry pi 3 version and I really like how nice it looks, compared to the mundane Raspbian.

It's pretty easy to install the ubuntu mate. The procedure is the same as installing Raspbian by using the etcher software. Once, it's done writing on your microSD card, just insert it on your raspberry pi and let it load.

Installations, and booting up for the first time on the pi is really time-consuming though. But, once everything is done, you can start to tour the OS. It's really very accomplished looking and you can also set to your own preferences.

Just a note if you're installing it on a tablet-like mine, you'll need to config the touchscreen LCD display. It seems there's some touchscreen hardware problem thingy. The screen is upside down. All that means is that the power and HDMI sit at the bottom and it will fall over.

There's a way to solve it by going to the terminal:

1. Type "sudo nano /boot/config.txt"
2. Add the line "lcd_rotate=2" to the top of the file.
3. Press CTRL+X
4. Then Y
5. Then Enter.
6. Reboot!

The screen will flip to the correct way up, again.

Anyway, with ubuntu mate, I just need to follow the instructions to install RetroArch for my raspberry pi here.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:libretro/stable && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install retroarch

It didn't work while I was using Kano OS. That's one of the reasons that I decided to install ubuntu mate. While using Kano OS, I did try using higan by, sudo apt-get install higan,  but somehow the game was lagging and unplayable. I'm not sure why. I had to set the video to 'SDL' to at least able to load the game.

I've already got another dedicated set with Recalbox for my Tv. I'm glad that now, I can play my favorite retro games using retroarch on my raspberry pi 3 tablet. While at the same time, able to play around with Linux.

But, now, I've got another problem to solve. Using, ubuntu mate, Kodi doesn't work!

I'm still looking around for ways to get Kodi to work. That's part of the problem with Linux's various distro. There's always something that's not working. I guess that's how you learn. Frankly, it really reminds me of the old days of learning windows pc and using Linux for the first time.

It could be a hair-pulling, frustrating and chaotic experience to try out things and finding solutions to get things to work in Linux. But, that's also part of the charm. When you finally discover ways to solve the problem, it's like eureka!

Click here to read through my old blog post on which I bought and also the time played around with earlier versions of ubuntu.

That's why I love raspberry pi 3!



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It's a pretty cheap single-board computer and you can use it as your daily driver or for any kind of project that you can think of. You can even buy as many as you want for different kinds of projects!

It got me to play around with Linux again. And, there are still many new things to try out!

Truly, an adventure!

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Rhapsody of dreamz..

Yesterday, after picking up my nephews on the way home from work. I decided to wait for my mom to get home from work at a playground nearby. Of course, my nephews agreed. Children, what else do they want but to run around, jumping and shouting as if it's the last thing they'll do?

Anyway, I remembered that I brought along my Asus Eee pc so I thought I'll try to check out if I can surf to the internet catching any free wifi around.

To my surprise, I find that there is some free wifi connection that I can use. I'm not sure where it's from but hey, if I can surf, why not?

The signal is quite strong and I manage to go to Yahoo.com and Zedge.net (just to check out if I can access the site).


Even my nephew manage to go to Hotmail windows Live and check her email. Pretty nifty. I just wonder why I can't use the wifi access from my home as it's only a couple of blocks away. Hmm.. think think. I know, I can set-up my own wireless network but I'm not sure about this wireless network stuff. I've been using cable internet all this while and I've heard from friends that they keep logged out from the internet when they surf using home wireless network.

I'm thinking of getting that 3G wireless data package. But, I want to do my research first. I want to know what it's all about before taking the plunge. If I can use 3G data network to surf anywhere with my Eee pc then I'll subscribe. For now though, I'm a little blurry about it. Anyone, out there using the 3G data wireless service? Care to comment or advice? Leave a post will ya?


Well, my nephews seems to be excited about being able to surf outdoors. Of course, they only wish to know if they can play some online games!

One of the site they visit is y8.com. It's an online flash games site. It took some time to load and we didn't manage to play any games because, the Eee pc battery was already left to 10%. Too bad, I wanted to see too if we can play flash games online using the wifi free service.

Singapore government said they'll build wifi all around the country but I'm still waiting. Right now, you can surf on some buses provided with free wifi but I haven't tried that yet. Wish, the bus I took everyday have wifi. It'll definitely be great to surf to and fro from work!

It'll be fun to be able to check your email or even play some games online on the bus!

What's more with Singapore damn traffics every morning!

Nowadays, it almost took me 1 1/2 hours just to reach my work place every morning. When it should be 45mins!

The other day, I thought the police were doing some road block because of the Mas Selamat case (a JI terrorist escape from jail) but in the end it's because of a car trouble. I don't know what's the problem was as there were two police man and a couple of people talking to each other. Heck, just one car problem and I'm late for work for almost an hour?

I think everyone should take a bus to work!

But, I think mostly it jammed every morning because of parents sending their children to school in cars instead of letting their children take the bus. Because, it seems every school holidays the road trip seems smoother?

Damn those rich kids. I hate it when I see them with their Nokia N95 or whatever. Kids, shouldn't be allowed to carry that expensive kind of phone to school!

I remembered the day when I first got my very own hand phone. I had to work for months before I can save some money to get it. Of course, that was the time when everything was black and white. No games, colors, mp3s or whatever. But, it cost me around $500 bucks!

Mobile phone nowadays have sleuth of cool features that you won't have a second thought. Kids, nowadays are having it good. Okay, I can't say much about kids in the third world country but if they knew the kind of things the kids at this part of the world are getting they'll be like, "Oh, my God!" it's a miracle!

Yeah, it's a miracle alright.

Well, anyway. Talking about miracle, I found this interesting blog from doing some searching via google. You might want to take a look. I don't know, maybe because the way he wrote it makes me read his blog. It's not anything fancy. In fact, it doesn't have any design at all. Just some posting and YouTube videos.

You should check it out. It's at your own peril though.

Here's the link below:
http://www.rhapsodyofdreamz.blogspot.com/

That's it from me. Have a nice weekend!

Watching iTunes podcast on your Eee pc

ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB E-Storage, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery)

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I just uploaded a video taken by me watching iTunes on my Asus Eee Pc. I think it's a great idea for Eee pc owner who doesn't have an iPod or maybe prefer watching their favorite video podcast on their 7" Eee screen rather than their iPod small screen. I know an iPod Touch screen is bigger but the space is rather limited. So, why not download all the podcast you want to an 80Gb portable HDD and watch it anytime, anywhere!

All you have to do is download iTunes from Apple download page and then install it on your Eee pc or USB Flash drive, SD card or portable hard drive. Open it up and go to podcast. Click podcast directory and then choose your favorite podcast.

Note: For Eee pc user, make sure you go to preference and change the directory where you want to save the podcast to. Preferably to a USB Flash drive, SD card, etc. This will make sure that you save up your Eee memory. My personal favorite podcast is short clip shows from G4. Also from Cnet.com

You can choose from religion, tech shows, sports, news, etc. Great for on the go watching. The clips aren't long and great for that bus trips or during the lunchtime break. One thing great is that once you downloaded all the podcast when you're at home, you can watch it without any internet access. So, you can definitely watch it anywhere without wifi or hotspot or whatever.

Isn't the Eee Pc great multimedia cheap (affordable) portable laptop? I already installed a lot of games, videos, movies, music and even 3gp files taken on my mobile phone to my portable HDD. So, I have total multimedia enjoyment at my fingertips. Nice.

Okay, then. Watch the video clip above. Enjoy!

Guess what? I'm posting this using my Eee. Hehe!

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(*Article updated Sunday, 9 June 2019)

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PSP vs Eee Pc

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Well, well and hell!?

I took out my Asus Eee Pc and chug in my brother-in-law brand new PSP slim lite or PSP-2000 via the USB port. At the same time plugging in my 80Gb portable HDD that I just bought the other day.

Kids, don't do this at home. Since I'm at a staircase 'somewhere' without any power point, my Eee almost ran out of juice sucked out by the PSP and portable HDD.

Later, even when my Eee battery was at 20% I manage to plug in my Motorola phone and transfer some photos to the PSP.

I was at my wit's end. No power supply in sight. But, with a whole lot of determination, and the thoughts of my bro-in-law enjoying, watching videos on his brand new PSP, I manage to push myself and some heavy videos of Jay-Z vs Linkin Park to the PSP. Even managed to put in 500++ MB worth of songs to it. It was pretty ugly but against all odds. Yes, I did it!

Yesterday, my bro-in-law bought a PSP for his kids. He's thinking of buying another one. He knows they each want for their own self. You know how kids are. I'm thinking of getting one myself. Although, I already have the Eee Pc and can do whatever the PSP can do on it. But, I like to dabble with all these tech toys. It's a pretty cool gadget.

Give me one of this thing and you'll see me push it to the max. Doing my research surfing the net and bombard it with stuff that only geeks barricading themselves at their mom's basement will know. No, I'm not one of them. I don't even have a basement?

Anyway, for the PSP, the most important thing of all is that they really do have some great games and it's portable. Besides playing games on the PSP, you can watch movies, listen to your favorite music, browse through photos and surf on the internet via wifi!

One of the thing that I don't like is that you'll have to buy sony memory stick pro to install all that. My bro-in-law bought the PSP with a 4gb card including some games on it. So, for the moment he and his kids can enjoy some of the games and music on it. But, if they want more, they'll have to buy more memory.

Why can't Sony just produce a Hard disk base PSP?

Like my iPod, I have 80gb of memory and I can install all the music I want without really worrying about space. Even though the Eee Pc only have 4gb of SSD space but, I now have an 80gb portable drive. So, I don't really have to worry about not having enough space to install practically anything I want on it too.

Imagine an 80Gb, 120Gb, 160Gb, 180Gb, 250Gb or 350Gb PSP!?

Wouldn't that be FANTASTIC?

I don't think providing an 80 or 500Gb PSP is anything but impossible. With the technological advances we have in memory and storage, it ain't that hard. Okay, it might cost you but hey, there are millions of gamers out there waiting for this kind of product. I'm pretty sure, the price will go down.

Dump the UMD and design a cool looking PSP with a minimum of 80Gb memory and I can bet you Sony PSP would control the portable gaming world!

Think about that Sony!!

I just hope they do it fast or maybe, Microsoft and Apple eye-ing that market themselves?

Okay, I forgot about Nintendo DS, but, are they thinking the same thing too?

For now, personally, I like the PSP better. I don't know maybe, because, I haven't tried the game on a DS yet. But, in this case, the game rules. And, I like the PSP form factor better. Maybe, because, I used to own a PSX, so I'm a little bias.

Microsoft Xbox is pretty cool too. So far, I like it. If Microsoft thinking of creating a portable game player that plays Halo, I think, it'll sell like crazy. Okay, okay. Maybe, I'm just dreaming but who knows, maybe Bill Gates and for that matter Steve Jobs reading my blog today?

Right. That's all I've got to say today. Been kind of hectic and busy this week. Maybe, it's the new year so everything seems chaotic. But, I'm cool. Everything, going as plan. So, 'till then.

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(*Article updated Sunday 9 June 2019)

P.S. I wrote and post this using my Eee pc. I love this little baby!

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Goodbye 2007, Welcome 2008!!

Well, 2007 is GONE and now we're at 2008. So, everything seems to be brand new isn't it?

This few days coming up to 2008 I have already post about my plan for this year. Especially my own financial budget for the year. Last year, I learned how to save my money effectively. I set an amount that I wish to save and set about to achieving it. I'm quite happy that I complete it.

Having a target to aim for certainly help me to reach that goal. It's easier if you set yourself a goal or target that you can achieve quickly and easily. Do it step by step. Once, you reach your first financial goal, set another one and take the next step. This year, I already know what to do and what I want so, it would certainly be easier the next time round!


Right. Anyway, money is the least of my problem right now. Like, I've been saying throughout this year, or rather last year 2007 I mean. Heh, keep forgetting that it's already 2008!

I finish paying off my house loan and now only have to pay the basic monthly bills. I don't have to worry about a roof over my head for a long long time. Especially, living in Singapore right now. Every thing's, going up. GST, COE, electrical bills, water bills, bus, taxi, movies etc. etc. What the heck, the only thing that's not going up is my pay!

It's good to live within your means. And to put aside what money you have left inside your piggy bank. You never know when you're gonna need it.

Anyway, beside talking about money and bills, I'll soon be posting a couple of videos of me or my nephews playing some cool games on my Asus Eee pc. I've read on the net or newspapers that people keep saying that Eee pc isn't for gaming. But for gamers everywhere, that's totally hogwash. If you go to eeeuser.com forum and navigate to the section dedicated for games that can be played on the Eee pc you'll find that there's a lot to choose from.

Personally, I've tried some of them and it totally works!

Although, I have to admit, you'll have to work around the memory issue, graphics or whatever.

Some of the games I've tried installing and played is Quake3, Unreal tournament, Duke3d and Open Arena which you can try downloading the demo and install it on a USB drive. These links are just some of the places you can go to download but you can try searching via Google or Yahoo for others. It might be faster.

If you have a portable hard drive even better. You'll be able to install and try a lot of other games. Take note some games can't be played on the Eee pc obviously because of the low frame rates and specs. For example Hellgate on the Eee pc?


You might also want to try out some of these favorite games of mine that I found while dabbling with Ubuntu that also works with Win XP like Extreme Tux Racer, LBreakout2, Frozen-Bubble, SuperTuxKart, Tux Typing, Tux of Match Command and many more!

Some of these Tux games are kids friendly and it's totally FREE!

For the Tux games go to Sourceforge.net. Type "tux" to search and voila!

I personally like all these games that's also compatible with Linux and Mac. Check it out!

Remember, I'm not responsible for anything you download or install on your pc. I'm just recommending my personal favorite. The rest is up to you!

Here's a tip if you want to play some of these games on the Eee pc. Some of the Eee user install it on their hard drive and then just copy the installed files to their USB or portable hard drive. Once, that's done. Just unplug it from your main pc and plug it in to the Eee USB slot. Look for the files on the USB or portable hard drive or create a shortcut on your desktop to the .exe file and enjoy!

For me, I just install the games on my USB and SD cards (I haven't bought a portable HDD yet) and plug it to the Eee pc USB and click the shortcut links to start playing. It's easy and since the Eee is small and portable I can bring it to my work place and shoot away!

Life is so much fun with games!

Talking about games, tonight, there's a soccer match-up that Chelsea is playing. Chelsea's having a lot of problems this year what with Maurinho resigning and the growing list of players injured. Especially to Drogba, Lampard and Terry. Which is considered the spine of Chelsea team. Argg. Just when I thought this year, Chelsea could win the EPL cup back from Man U. Man U last year was very lucky to win the cup. They didn't really win it convincingly.

The surprise package for this season is of course Arsenal. They're at the top of the League right now and everyone's raving about their beautiful football. But can they win it this season with their style of play? We'll have to see about that. Life's a little boring after the departure of Maurinho. Avram Grant doing quite well taking over but it isn't the same. Chelsea looks a little different. It's not Maurinho style of play. Their defense seems to get worse. They are beginning to concede a lot of goals. Maybe, of course it's because the injury to Terry and Carvalinho (I hope I spell that right). Don't forget the goalkeeper Petr Chec. I don't know what's wrong with that guy this few games. Totally, uncharacteristic mistakes. But, who knows what's going on inside Chelsea FC right now.

I just hope they sort it out and start winning again.

Well, that's all I've got to say for today. It's the first day of the year and my first post. Expect more to come and hope you keep coming back to read my blog. Even, if you don't like what I post. Haha!

So, good day, work hard, play hard and save/make more money in 2008!

Peace, out!

Busy, busy, busy!

Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I've been busy dabbling with my Eee, installing and un-installing software. Today, I've installed Windows XP after I've tried, the pre-installed Xandros and Ubuntu gutsy.

All of the OS (Operating system) are good. But, finally after I can't get the Eee web cam and wireless to work with Ubuntu I then decided, what the heck, to try installing Win XP next. Well, today, after installing it, I tried playing some videos and music from the Usb. Also tried the files from my Ipod and it work's great too. Even, the webcam works again. I haven't yet tried if the wifi work. That's important as that's one of the reason I decided to buy the Eee. I wanted the ability to bring along the Eee to places and surf the net where I can get wifi.

I actually wanted to use Ubuntu on the Eee and keep it but, after weeks of trying to make the web cam and wifi work, I finally decided to try XP. I'll see if XP is stable enough on the Eee. I've already installed some of the software that I already used on my main pc. I just make sure I installed the basic software that I needed as the Eee only have 4Gb SSD space. One thing good is that Asus has included 3 usb and one SD, SDHC compatible slot on the Eee. So, you can always add more space. I have a couple of unused Usb drive and SD cards I already used to bring along with my Eee.

Using Xandros and Ubuntu, the battery works okay. When I bring it to work and played with it, the battery last till I reach home. I don't know if XP battery management could do that. Each of this OS has their ad and dis-advantage. For me XP only brings familiarity. And of course don't forget the viruses. With Xandros and Ubuntu, I don't really have to worry about that. It was fun and interesting to use them. I've learned a lot about Linux through using them. Let's just see if I'll be finally be keeping the XP as the main OS on the Eee pc.

Anyway, the Eee pc is not the only thing I've been dabbling with. Since, I've got my new Tv and Home theater system, I've tried a lot of stuff on them. For example, my Tv now come with and SD card slot. So, I can always insert an SD card and watch photos on it. My home theater also comes with a single USB slot. With it, I can just insert my USB drive and watch mp4 videos, mp3s and watch jpeg pictures at the same time. So, since I like taking photos and short video clips on my mobile phone, now I can just transfer the files to my usb drive and watch it on Tv with surround sound!

Freaking cool!

I also tried listening to the music on my Eee pc by connecting a two way jack to the home theater and it was nice and loud. So, the Eee pc now becomes my multimedia portal. Also, when I played the old game Doom the sound effects was fantastic!

I'm thinking of buying a cable that I can use to connect my Eee pc to the Tv. I'll go buy it when I'm not lazy.

Next, my Xbox. The Xbox is also a cool multimedia player. Since, it also got a USB port. I now can connect my Ipod and play the songs and watch pictures at the same time on the Tv. A nice way to watch your family photos together with your family.

Of course the games graphics was super fantastic. I tried downloading a couple of demos via the ethernet port on the Xbox to it's Hard drive. It works well and I've already used up most of the space on it. You can actually buy any new games and installed it on the Xbox hard drive but I haven't tried that yet. Not sure if I want to. I prefer buying the disk as I'm afraid that if the hard drive failed or anything there goes my downloaded games!

So, I pretty much busy myself playing with my new toys. Hehe.

Well, my readers. The New Year's coming and here we are again. I think I've already posted the same story last Dec 06. It's like we are going in a circle. Here, we are again at the starting point. Again, here we are at the end of the year and it's time to look back and ponder what we did this year.

So, what resolution did you make last year 06 , for this year 07, did you follow it through?

I know I had an interesting and busy year. So much happened since January earlier in the year. I guess things happened and sometime we have no control over the circumstances.

I already know what I want to do next year. First and foremost, I'm planning my financial budget for 2008. A couple of things or rather renovations I needed to do for my house and of course, a few gadgets I still haven't bought yet. I'm still waiting for the iPhone, although, I don't think I'll be buying it next year. I don't like it that you can't take videos on the iPhone. As, I like taking videos and pictures with my mobile phone. It's easier and quicker without me having to carry around a digital cam. Although, I'm actually thinking of buying one. Not sure when that'll be.

That's about it. Like I've said before, right now, I'm kind of in a semi-retire state. I finished paying my house loan and beside paying the monthly bills, I don't really have any other outstanding debts. Ahhh.. it's great to be out of debt. Life since so carefree. Nowadays, I sometime, even find myself bored as I don't really have any worries to worry about?

I guess I have to find ways to entertain myself...

Lucky for me, I still have the internet and the vast knowledge it holds will keep me busy. I'm always thirsty for the latest news and information on just about everything. It helps keep my brain active. Or, I might find myself sitting on a chair facing the walls everyday.

Keeping a blog is really a great outlet for me to paint my views on life in general. I've always been a thinker. I think about stuff all the time. About life, death, the human nature etc. Now, I can think it out loud and share it to the world. Sweet.

Okay, I know I can always get out and have fun. But, I don't really go out much any more. I'm just too lazy to go out even to a picnic or fishing or whatever. I'm not interested in those stuff. I'll rather laze around on my back watching Tv.

I don't why. It's just that the older I get, the lazier I become?

Anyway, the way I see if you really wants to relax why hassle yourself going through crowded airports and customs. Fighting through queues and squeezing your way in the malls?

I've have always hated going to crowded places. I like to stay in a nice quiet place where there's no other human. Preferably, at the beach but anywhere quiet is HEAVEN!

Okay then, that's about all I've got to say on today's post. I know, it's been a couple of days since my last post. Like, I said. I've been busy and maybe lazy. Well, the New years coming so you can't blame me right?

Next week, will finally be 2008. Here's wishing you all a glorious and profitable New Year and for me too!

Good day, good night, stay healthy, stay happy and see you next year!

WeeeeeeeeeeeeeeAaaaaaaaahhoOoooooooooooooooooooooo !!!

Cheers, peace out.

Good bye 2007!!

A Happy Year end 2007 for me FREE Xbox 360!

Hi yer, everyone!

That's a pic of my nephew, Isyra.

So, guess what? The year coming to an end and I've got a couple of things that I had craved for.

Since last month, Nov & Dec I've been busy shopping for stuff that I had wanted for some time. Mainly, the Asus Eee pc which you can see my nephew playing with on the bus ride home. Cool eh?

I brought it to work almost every day. Just to play around with it and see how robust the Eee pc is. So far, so good. I must say it's really portable and light and most of all fun to play with.


Anyway, yesterday, I went to Funan IT mall to collect my free Xbox 360, which I got because I re-contract with Starhub, my Internet access provider. I thought it will be a synch as I've done it before. But, things get a little rough. First, when I was suppose to alight from the bus at a bus-stop, the driver didn't stop and I had to walk about 1km back to Funan from Suntec!

Then when I reach the 4th floor, of Funan, guess what? There were literally 100s of people waiting before me!

To make matters worse, when I press the queue button I was no. 1937 and the Starhub service staff were only serving at the no.1569. Oh, my God. I had to wait for almost 3hrs (300 people)straight, standing like a nincompoop waiting for my turn.

But, it was well worth it, I tell you. A guy I was talking to, offered to actually help me to cut queue and go with him (his no. 1815) in the pretext that I authorized him to get the Xbox on my behalf.

Hehe, lucky me. Pity the no.2000+ soul!

Imagine, how ecstatic I was when I finally got the Xbox in my hand. I would have jump for joy right there if not for the many people still waiting around me.

Well, 1 down 2 to go. Today, Sunday, my new Panasonic 32 inch 1080p Tv + a Philips Home theatre set was delivered to me. I'm happy I didn't have to queue up again. This time, I just have to wait for the delivery man. And, come they did at around 4pm.

They ask me if I wanted to set it up myself or let them do it for me. I thought that it shouldn't be that hard, since I just have to follow the color code of the wiring.

Well, as you can see from the pictures, it was total chaos!

It was kind of fun to UN-box the stuff though.

The thrill of cutting the scotch tapes, tearing the plastic wrappers etc. Setting it all up almost took me the whole day. But, as I said, it's all worth it. I haven't done this for like eons!

That's why I wanted to get myself a new Tv+Home theatre+Xbox. I don't think I would be buying anything for a while. Well, at least 'till the New Year?

I had some problem setting it all up initially. The Video won't show, there were no sound coming out of the speakers and I can't play the included games with the Xbox I got. I think there's some cable missing too!





By evening, I manage to make it all work. Phew! Even decided to take a bath first before I relax and enjoy watching my nephew playing Forza motorsport on my new Tv. I must say, the graphics look superb!

Or, maybe, it's just my first time watching an Xbox game on an 32" Lcd Tv. No matter, I'm pretty satisfied!
I told my other two nephews on the phone about it and they are already asking me what other games I have.

I'll be getting all the top Xbox games soon. But, the games are pretty expensive, I must say. It's almost $74 for just one simple game!




Heck, I need to work overtime just to get another controller. I guess, you have to spend money just to have the latest hot games.


Hot console need hot games!

Hot rod dude. The sound effects, 3d smooth graphics and game play. That's the order of the day for games nowadays.

It surely beat the old Playstation that I had before it was fried by me.

I just can't wait to buy Halo, Bioshock etc. I haven't like played a first-shooter games like these for some time now. So, this new console are really exciting to me.



Check it out. I took some photos of the Forza Motorsport game.

I think the wide flat screen tv really makes the game looks beautiful.


Right now, though, I just want to relax and enjoy it. I'm done for the year and I've got what I wanted. Next year, will be a different matter and I'm not sure what I'll be getting. I do have some ideas. We'll see.

Well, that's it from me. As it is, it's already 11.35 pm and I'm getting a good well-deserved rest!

My legs are still a little strained by the walking and standing waiting in line yesterday.



Good night and have a Merry Christmas + Happy New Year!

Okay, I know it's a little early but hey, it would be soon right?

Chow!