Finally decided on sticking with wordpress blogs. Haven’t decided on a definite title though and a particular category. I guess at minimum it will stay as a mix of gadgets and toys. Especially missing mtg and the warhammer scene, and my collectible figures.
November 9, 2009
August 15, 2007
The Quest for the Perfect Backpack – Part 5 (Sumdex Alti-Pac PJN-634)
This is a bag I’ve eyed on for months now. At a decent price of Php3,950 (around $70-$80), it’s one classy backpack for your Notebook Computer containing an additional compartment for other gadgets and some files or folders and even made of water-resistant material. <br>
Although I originally wanted an orange-colored backpack (which was either unavailable or financially unattainable!), the Paprika Red color did it for me since it was the closest to my favorite color (ORANGE!). I bought the bag, my old Jansport is up for sale to make up for the new expense 
Paprika Red
Black
Green Tea
You put your Notebook at the back compartment, snuggly protected by a sleeve inside the backpack
Other stuff goes on the middle and front compartment.
Features :
More info can be found at http://www.sumdex.comThe search is finally over… for now… maybe…
The Quest for the Perfect Backpack – part 4 (TUMI Tech Flow Computer Backpack)
I fell in love with it on first sight. The material, the compartments. It’s just WOW! It comes in two colors: moss and black.
It’s another perfect choice for a Notebook Computer Backpack. But for Php16,700 (around $365), it took permanent residence on my wishlist. It’s too darn expensive for a bag. It’s like a month’s salaray.
More info can be found at http://www.tumi.com
Once again, the search goes on…
The Quest for the Perfect Backpack – Part 3 (Crumpler Salary Sacrifice)
Ok, now this is a very savvy piece of work. It’s got style and colors I love and has lots of pockets. The design is just plain gorgeous. What could go wrong? As the name suggests, it’s the Salary Sacrifice! At Digital Walker (The well-renowned seller of Crumpler bags here in the Philippines), it costs around Php10,800 which is roughly around $236!
Now unless it can withstand a fire-breathing dragon’s breath and save you from dying in the process, I’m not buying. :p I could buy a PSP, or a Nintendo DS or even a PS2 for this price. Pfffft. More info on http://www.crumpler.au
And so the search still goes on… 
The Quest for the Perfect Backpack – Part 2 (Jansport Black Laptop Bag)
This was a profound solution to my storage requirement problem. It’s cheap too! It only costs half the price of the fist Samsonite bag I bought (around $45 or Php1,500).
Now this could carry more stuff, even clothes! But then, the drawback was that it’s too bulky. Sometimes, I just want to bring my Notebook and small items and I’d still have to take this big heap of a bag with me.
Slowly, the bag became the baggage. I looked like an amazing race contestant lol. Indeed this bag was more of a hiker’s bag than a tech savvy guy’s bag. 
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August 13, 2007
Cool gear for your gadgets – Backpacks, Part 1 (Samsonite Saho Backpack Expand Graphite Laptop Case)
This is the story of my adventure (well, sort of) in sating my eternal search for the perfect backpack for my gadgets and gear. It was the year 2005 when I finally purchased a Notebook Computer of my own. It’s a decent HP Compaq nx6120 (1.3GHz Celeron Processor, 768MB RAM, 40GB HDD, WIFI-ready)
Yes, notebook computers, not Laptops anymore, since you don’t really use your lap when operating it. Some of you would contest it as a tabletops or even desktops, since you commonly use tables for it as you would a desktop. Mobile computers, Notebook or Notebook computers. Those are the new terms. This is not because of Apple saying they don’t sell laptops, but Notebook Computers,” it’s because the term “Notebook computers” IS more appropriate because of the design, which resembles a notebook/book and the fact that is a computer too.
Moving on, as you all may well know, a purchased Notebook Computer includes a carrying case of some sort which highly depends on what brand. Usually the big names comes with a Targus-made shoulder bag with the brand of the Notebook. Surprisingly, some don’t come with ANY bag! Unforgivable! How are you suppose to carry around your new Notebook!?
I’ve lugged the big Targus-HP Bag for a while, savoring the feeling of computing mobility, free WIFI and expensive coffee too. After a while, I’ve felt it was really heavy and strenuous to carry around using the Targus shoulder bag, so I decided to buy a backpack for my notebook computer.
The first bag i bought was a Samsonite. Pure black, with lots of padding. I liked it very much. I first saw this at a gasoline station. Some dude had his mac inside it. It looked very stylish and at the same time gave good protection for your notebook computer from those bumps and drops, especially on a busy street. I got it for around Php3500 ($70).
I was content during the first few months of using this bag. But there were times i needed to bring other stuffs like my DVD Burner and my external HDD. No doubt it would fit, but I’d have to cram everything forcefully that the bag bulged that you could barely close it. I needed something bigger.
And so the search went on…
July 6, 2007
Transformers movie : Not for most fans
Yes, it’s out there now. People are loving it, probably those who didn’t grow up knowing or loving the original Transformers. In fairness to this adaptation, it would be a great movie for those who didn’t know much about the Transformers of the 80s. An even greater experience for those who don’t mind changes in the original storyline or haven’t heard of the series.
I’m sure most avid fans of the series would’ve expected the movie to be more like the series. But unfortunately, this wasn’t the case. An example of what I mean is this:
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that THEY DO NOT LOOK ALIKE! This new Optimus Prime in the movie is NOT the Optimus Prime of the original series. Better yet to call this movie by another title. IT IS NOT Transformers. It’s just some big robots movie.I have waited for a long time after a series of “leaked out Transformers: The Movie teasers.” I don’t know why movie adaptations always fail to see the importance of bringing to life the original story. It’s what the people want to see. It looks cool, but for me and other fans, this doesn’t look like Transformers.
Again, I would like to emphasize that this movie doesn’t suck too much, at least to most people who haven’t seen the original Transformers of the 80s. It’s just that the fans expected to see the real Transformers, revamped into 3D glory with most of the original storyline and atmosphere intact — especially the robots.
Just needed to get that off my chest.
June 18, 2007
Elric of Melnibone
It’s finally here! An omnibus of Michael Moorcock’s elric saga! I’ve found a few volumes on thrift shops and then no more. Here is volume 8! woohooo!!!
This is the first book of Moorcock I bought on a thrift shop. It was gold to me! I got it for cheap (around 9 php). You’d be amazed at what good books you’ll find on these thrift shops selling used and new books.
The Elric saga has a very dark atmosphere set in a world of swords and magic. A must have for any fantasy reader! It’s quite short compared to epic storylines such as that of Lord of the Rings or The Wheel of Time, but still, you’re in for a good ride on this one. I should’ve taken it yesterday.
May 22, 2007
Kirk Hammett’s KH-2 Vintage
Metallica is one of the most successful Metal bands of the 80s alongside Megadeth, Pantera, Sepultura and the like. An ingredient to a good metal band is a good guitarist. Hammett has proven to be one, though not as technical, he can make harmonic riffs and solos without the need of being overly fast. Being fast isn’t
always good, it gets boring at some point.
Metallica, during their teenage early years.
Then and Now (Kirk Lee Hammet)ESP KH-2 Vintage
I like the simplicity of the design and the inverted headstock. The skull and bones add to the guitar’s aesthetics.
Unless you can afford $4000, you can settle for the low end version of this guitar which is somewhere around $600.
Anchang Star 01 and Flatbacker
In case you didn’t know, Anchang is the lead singer and guitarist of the Japanese Speed Metal band, Sex Machineguns. He plays fast and sings loud. He sounds a bit like axl rose, but in a more metal tone. And like the big guys, he uses ESP (and thus gets sposored by them), one of the most expensive and exceptional guitar makers in the world, commonly catering to customizing guitars and basses. Here are two of his personal favorites:
Anchang Star 01
The custom gory design appeals to metal fans, It could be a bit more heavy than a normal electric though.
Anchang Flatbacker
Simple and BLACK — the color of metal music.
more info can be found at espguitars Japan
