Wednesday, October 07, 2009
7th October 2009, Wednesday – HTC unveils the latest Windows Mobile 6.5 based HTC HD2 yesterday. It is the first Windows phone with HTC Sense, after their Android based device, such as HTC Hero. HTC describes HTC Sense as “a customer experience focused on putting people at the centre by making their phones work in a more simple, natural and personal way.”
Some interesting features:
· 4.3inch capacitive touch display. Capacitive touch display make viewing, zooming and resizing websites, MS Office files, PDF documents, and pictures easier with a pinch of your figures. The 4.3inch large display enables faster, and more efficient and accurate typing using the on-screen keyboard.
· 1Ghz Snapdragon processor by Qualcomm improves the speed of applications, videos, games, and more.
Specifications:
· Weight: 157 grams
· CPU Processing Speed: 1Ghz Snapdragon
· Display: 4.3 inches capacitive touchscreen with 480 X 800 WVGA resolution
· Camera: 5 MP, with autofocus and dual LED flashlight
· Connectors: 3.5mm stereo audio jack and standard Micro-USB
· Power & Battery: Using 1230 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Talk time: Up to 320mins (WCDMA). Standby time: Up to 390 hours (WCDMA). Video playback: Up to 8 hours. Audio playback: Up to 12 hours.
· Sensors: G-Sensor, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor
· Operating System: Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional with HTC Sense.
· Storage: ROM:512MB. RAM: 448MB. Expansion slot: microSD card.
· Network (Asia Pacific): HSPA/WCDMA & GSM
· Other connections (wireless): 3.5G (up to 7.2 Mbps download speed & up to 2Mbps upload speed), Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g
· GPS: Internal GPS antenna plus digital compasss with HTC Footprints.
· Home screen: Home, People, Messages, Mail, Internet, Calendar, Stocks, Photos & Videos, Music, Weather, Footprints, Twitter, Settings
· Social Networking: Facebook integration, Sharing photos on Facebook and Twitter, Sharing Vides on YouTube, and HTC Peep for twittering.
· Multimedia: Window Media player, Albums, Pictures and Videos, and FM Radio.
Availability
According to the press release, the HTC HD2 will be available later on this October 2009 with selected operators across Europe. Then, it will be on sale at other regions in the coming months.
Price
I expect the price will be around BND$1200 ( a little more than the current price of HTC HD) when it arrive in Brunei Darussalam (I really hope it will available in Brunei Darussalam).
Friday, October 02, 2009
1st October 2009, Thursday – On 27th September 2009, Sunday, I attended a public seminar on Islamic finance that was held by Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), at Indera Kayangan ballroom of The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong.
The seminar was held from 8.30am until 4.30pm.
The first topic is “The Islamic Vision of Development in the Light of Maqasid al-Shari’ah” and it is presented by Dr M. Umer Chapra.
Dr. M. Umer Chapra…
Dr. M. Umer Chapra is presently serving as Research Advisor at the Islamic Reserch and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). For more info about him, please visit his website: http://www.muchapra.com/
The second topic is “Issues in Islamic Banking and Finance – The Way Forward” and it is presented by Professor Khurshid Ahmad
Professor Khurshid Ahmad…
Professor Khursid Ahmad is the Chairman of Institute of Policy Studies, Pakistan, and the Chairman of Markfield Institute of Higher Education, UK.
Professor Khurshid Ahmad is answering some questions from the participants in the Q & A session.
Dr. M. Umer Chapra is presenting his second topic after lunch break i.e the 3rd topic of the seminar.
Dr. Umer Chapra…
The 3rd topic of the seminar entitled: “The Global Financial Crisis: Can Islamic Finance Help?”
Some introduction on the 3rd topic.
Extra: Food and Treat
Breakfast
Some more breakfast
Lunch: Appetizers
Lunch: Main course
(Photos: Abdul Rashid Haji Tahir. Taken on 27th September 2009, Sunday, from a perspective of me as a seminar participant)
p/s: Economics is one of my favourite subjects while I was in upper secondary and at the sixth form center. Despite of that I am not "jump" into a field that directly related to my favourite subject. Moreover, I have my own weekness with regards to this subject i.e in dealing numbers and graphs.
However, I do refresh and increase my knowledge in Economic by reading newspapers, magazines, journals, articles in the internet, and by attending some “free” seminars, talks and workshops.
Though Economic is not directly related to my present career, it is important for me to update my knowledge in Economic to understand what is happening around us especially that involved money matters and the production of goods and services as well as the issues arise from them.
Some of the words/ phrases in Economics that I have learnt since a few decades ago: supply and demand, scarce resources, choice, opportunity cost, production of goods and services, price, cost of production, distributions of goods and service, the functions of government, central bank, monetary policy, fiscal policy, banking system, ….and the latest one is “Islamic Finance”.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
22nd September 2009, Tuesday – Yesterday (1st Syawal 1430H), I went to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan to perform mass Aidilfitri sunnat prayer. After the prayer, I did listen to the khutbahs (sermon). There are two khutbahs. The first khutbah urges all Muslims to take precautionary measures to avoid the increase the risk of spreading Influenza A H1N1, particularly by following the advice of Ministry of Health.
The second khutbah advised Muslims to spend wisely and avoid accumulating debts. Excessive amounts of debts can make them into deep trouble. And their trouble also do affect others. In addition, the khutbah reminds Muslim not to use water and electricity excessively.
p/s: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan is my favourite mosque to perform Aidilfitri (and Aidiladha) sunnat prayer because I can easily get free parking at Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah complex parking lots….and I can easily get a place to pray. I can pray outside if I cannot find a place inside the mosque.I usually bring my own prayer mat just in case I pray outside.
Extra
The following photo shows some of the foods that I ate during a family gathering on 1st Syawal 1430H, Monday.
22nd September 2009, Tuesday – Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam delivered his titah at Istana Nurul Iman which was telecasted over Radio Television Brunei on the eve of 1st Syawal 1430H/20th September 2009, Sunday.
In his titah, His Majesty reminded us to be grateful when encountering a blessing and be patient when met with calamity.
In relation to Influenza A H1N1 pandemic, His Majesty reminded us to be patient. And, in addition, we also must make an effort (“iktihar”) to reduce the risk of spreading the H1N1 by following the authority advice and guidelines.
Due to this, HM himself has taken the initiative not to open the Istana Nurul Iman to the public during this year Aidilfitri celebration.
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