iWant.....

I just can't stop reading about it. iWant iPhone!

And this picture just gave me that added boost. I can't explain it, its just a caricature of the Black Eyed Peas but I think it looks pretty sweet. Maybe its the quality of the gorgeous 3.5 inch display.

I think I've made up my mind and I will be getting an iPhone. I was previously contemplating whether to get an iPhone or a Playstation 3.

I'll probably get the iPhone first, then the Playstation 3 later on. Plus I read an article that the iPhone can be used as a remote control for the Playstation 3.

I've spent most of the weekend checking out/comparing prices online, reading articles and blogs. Never owned an APPLE product, so if I get an iPhone, it will be my first. It will be a milestone of sorts.

There have been rumours of the iPhone version 2 which is supposedly going to be released soon. Among the rumours are that of 3G capabilities. Some people have stopped getting stocks based on this. I wonder if it will affect the current prices.

• 8GB version - RM 1600 - 1800
• 16GB version - RM 2100 - 2300

Question, are these just rumours or are there any hints of truth in them? Will it a 3G iPhone matter to me? I have never used the 3G camera on my Sony Ericsson K800i for video calls.

With good lighting, the 2 megapixel camera takes some decent photos as well.

Credit: Mike3300 @ Lowyat forums

I'm not one who switches to a new mobile phone everytime a new one comes out - but in this case, I think I might make an exception. The K800i isn't even 18 months old yet. The last phone I used before the K800i lasted me about - oh, 4 years or so? And it still is in working condition. Only the volume control buttons on the outside are faulty.

But this is the "Jesus Phone" (as some people call it) we're talking about after all!

On the other hand, found some photos online, the limited edition Playstation 3 doesn't look too bad at all. I think it looks much better than the initial photos I had up in the last post.

A boxshot of the MGS4 PS3 bundle. iWant!

I was very close to getting the new Premium Leader Class Transformers Movie Megatron at Toys R Us today because I don't have a Leader Class Movie Megatron.

I don't know what stopped me, but I think it was more along the lines of "I gotta save for the iPhone".

The old one looks like shit, with baby blue and pink on it. Megatron didn't have blue and pink paint in the movie and that was the reason I didn't buy it.

The Premium series are basically the same toys with "metallic" paint and some slight changes.

First Release - Leader Class



New Release - Leader Class (Premium Series)

There's still abit of red on Megatron but that's acceptable. It doesn't look like that shit that was first released about when the movie came out last year.

I also saw the new Premium Optimus Prime with the new head and energy blade (instead of the blaster cannon)

First Release - Leader Class



New Release - Leader Class (Premium Series)

The changes aren't that noticeable for Optimus Prime. You can see the metallic paint on the thigh area, hips and shoulders. He also has a different head and has the sword/blade instead of the cannon.

First Release - Leader Class



New Release - Leader Class (Premium Series)

Of course if one has the time, skill and tools, they can work magic with the old figures too:

Sweet 16.....

Lil' bro celebrated his 16th birthday yesterday. Guess he's not so little anymore. Didn't realize that Daphne had a dinner to go to, and dad was out. In the end, it was just him, mum and I. Mum suggested TGIF's - and its been awhile since I had TGIF's.

Mum mentioned that it was Ryan's birthday, and the waiter told us that the birthday boy/girl gets a slice of Chocolate Malt Cake. Then there's the customary "Happy Birthday" song by all the waiters/waitresses.

The birthday boy was requested to stand on the seat and to make a speech. He was embarrassed for sure.

"Microphone" for the speech.....



"Take it, speech! Speech!"



Happy Birthday to you.....



Happy Birthday to you.....



Happy Birthday to Ryan, Happy Birthday to you.....

One of the friendly waiters then asked how tall Ryan was, because he didn't realize how tall Ryan was when he asked Ryan to stand up on the seat.

It was probably something like this:

The Two Ming's - HK Superstar Lai Ming (Leon Lai) and NBA Superstar Yau Ming

In addition to the birthday cake, we also had desserts (Cookies and Cream & TGIF's Sundae) from the two sets of 3-course meals that we ordered. And mum mistakenly ordered the Brownies when she actually wanted to order the Mocha Mud Pie.

All that dessert for 3 people!

Ryan had the Chicken Fingers as usual, mum had some Grilled Whitefish with rice and some kind of pineapple salsa salad thinggie, while I had the Parmesan Chicken Quesadillas. Somehow, it didn't taste as good as the 1st time I had it. Maybe I should've ordered the Smothered Steak (steak with smothered with mushrooms and cheese!) or stuck to my favorite Jack Daniel's Steak!

As for presents, no there weren't any. I guess I spoil him with enough XBOX360 games etc to last him till next year. Then there's also that new computer that I got 2 weeks back or so. That should be enough - shouldn't it? It's not that I don't want to get him anything, but the things that he wants aren't out yet so.....

I was reading some articles the other day that MGS4 will be released in June 20o8. What the heck is MGS4? MGS4 or Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns Of The Patriots is one of the most (the most?) anticipated games in video gaming history.

It's a game that has everything - action, drama, comedy and there used to be abit of romance. There is so much hype about this game because the creator of the series says that this might be the last in the series.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty was THE reason I got the PS2 many years ago, and it looks like MGS4 will be the reason I'll get the PS3. Among other reasons of course.

Japan will get a special game + console bundle which has the special edition of the game as well as a special version of the PS3 called the "Hagane" (steel in Japanese, or at least that's what I read). Basically, its a "steel" coloured version of the PS3.

Here's a closer look:

The only other difference from the color of the console and the controller, is the "Metal Gear Solid 4 - Limited Edition" print at the bottom.

Why does SONY do this? Releasing the same gadget with so many different colours? It's the same with the PSP (Playstation Portable as well)

I think I'll just stick to the plain ol' black, thank you very much.

And yes, I'd still like to have the Apple iPhone.

And after dad's recent splurging on the Digital Video Camera, new mobile phone and new cellphone, why not? I'm tempted to splurge too! :D