Jun 29

While I’m quite used to shopping online for books and craft supplies, I never like the idea of shopping for electronical and digital devices, such as mobile phone, laptop or Mp3 player, from the internet.

It’s just this fear that I have (I assume most of you have too), worrying that I might receive a laptop with a broken chip, or not knowing where to send my mobile phone for repair if anything happens after that, etc.

But if I can buy a Mp3 online at half the normal price, then I might consider to take a risk after all. :P

That’s what I saw at Buy.com. They are slashing down the price of Microsoft Zune Mp3 players by more than 50%! Other brands of Mp3 players, new and used, are also selling at discounted prices.

Their offer looks very attractive. The only problem is, I’m not really an Mp3 person, I don’t think I know how to fully appreciate the joy of listening to music all the time. :P So, I may just forget about the idea.

Aug 8

I love all sorts of cool and fashionable gadgets. But ‘love’ is one thing, whether I can afford to own is another matter altogether.

Oh well, at least I own the basic gadgets – a laptop, mobile phone and an MP3 player. While I am very happy with my 3-year old COMPAQ laptop and 2-month old SE mobile phone, I don’t like my 1-year old SONY MP3 recorder-player, which is bulky and not cool at all. :P

Its design is a loser (that’s why I’m not showing a photo of my MP3 player here) when compared with these sleek MP3 players (or even MP4!):

(Left) Mach Speed 1GB Onyx MP4 with recorder; (Right) Microsoft Zune 4GB

(Left) Sandisk Sansa Fuse MP3 4GB; (Right) Creative Zen Stone Plus 2GB

I really like the pink Microsoft Zune model, but its price scares me away – USD129.99! *Sigh* When it comes to reality check, vanity always has to give in…