New Windows

While helping my buddy set up some furniture in his new abode, we were talking about iPad Mini and whether the two of us should be getting it. I still feels that the iPad should be big enough for me to read my comics and watch some shows on as these were my main usage for the iPad.

Somehow, I had that thought of getting it when I returned home until I realized that I needed to do something to my current PC first. I had the current customized PC for awhile but the system is slowly crashing due to my brother's gaming modifier which crashes some files. Majority of my programs were corrupted and I had to repair the OS.

I did want to convert to the latest Window 8 but wasn't sure how the interface was like. I haven't had much review from anyone and hadn't even tried it first hand. One thing I know for sure is that Microsoft is selling it at $49 for download/upgrade and $89 for the Window 8 Pro version. Both are at $200 off till end January.

Can't help it, I went to Sim Lim in search of the installer and a monitor but couldn't find them at the reduced price nor a good monitor. I returned back to Tampines and got it at Challengers Tampines One. Damn, shouldn't have traveled so far.

There was a free thumb drive too but it didn't really matter. After a whole day sitting in front of the PC setting up the OS, I am finally satisfied by the smooth functions of Windows 8. Now I'm looking into my next to be faulty monitor and wondering whether to have 2 split screens for the PC. Hmmmm....

So-Much-For-Not-Shopping Trip

After 3 days back to work from Hong Kong, I set off to my New Year oriental adventure in Beijing. Beijing was all out on tour, a rare occasion for me as I mostly do free and easy. It was expected that travelling and communication is a major challenge so tour was the safest.

Being on tour somehow stops you for shopping unnecessary and the conversion of 1:5 wasn't that appetizing. So I tend to spent mostly on souveniers and I only gotten myself some fruit tea with a free pee-pee boy (weird and useless thing), magnets for my travelogues and some socks (a common thing I've been buying for most holidays)

 

Apparently, the weather wasn't expected to be freezing cold so I had to get some additional heatwear. I got all this for below SGD 10 where it'll cost 500% more in Singapore. It definately were a life saver.

I expected to end my trip with not spending more that what I converted. I only swiped twice, one for souveniers and the other for a spa treatment during my spare time. Somehow, I managed a last minute buy at the airport. The DFS was closing in 15 mins but I managed to attain the Longchamp bag that my sister was looking for when I stumbled upon one of my shopping list - Bally's Keypouch. It was  45% of the price of Singapore and Hong Kong. Of course I had to get it.

 After Hong Kong and Beijing, my SIN needlist has been decreased. Time to window shop to increase the needlist.

Hong Kong Christmas

I've been mentioning about my Hong Kong Christmas shopping updates but the past post has been done locally. Finally, it's time to update my expenditures in Hong Kong.

Surprisingly, I've spent on the device below to assist me with Data connection using the available data Sim Card available in the country. It's tedious to change number when I'm overseas and my auto-roaming plan would be useless. At least, I only need 1 Data sim card and can be shared within the group of travelmate. So, a worthy investment.

Personal WiFi Device best for travelling

Shopping was great due to the 1:6 conversion rate. My previous visit was at 1:5, so majority of the items are cheaper than expected this time. It's winter time so clothing weren't much to withstand our local humid weather but I still managed to grab a few.



I also needed to get some winter wear for my next trip the week after and managed to get the following at a cheaper price too.

With a fast depleting stock of perfumes, I've decided to get at least $200 worth of perfume. I managed to get the much needed Gucci Guilty, a replenishment of my fave Hugo Boss Just Different and a little-Sis-psychoed YSL Homme fragrance.

Hong Kong wouldn't be completed without checking out the toy scene. I wandered around Causeway to Mongkok looking at toys and collectibles. I did stopped my collection but I can't help with the following purchases.

Truly a geek thing - iPhone 5 covers

Surprisingly cheap but most likely will be sold off in eBay

A must have - complete collection of Christopher Nolan's Batman

It may seem little shopping done in Hong Kong but the pictures above are just mine. I did a lot more shopping until I board the plane home.

Total damage before packing

Hong Kong was truly planned for shopping. My bag was half empty and I left with a fully packed luggage. Truly enjoyed my time there and I still contemplating to plan for a summer spree.