Using Shinco GM-3512 BEE GPS

You can search using postal code, building or street name. For TTS (Text To Speech) - spoken street names to work, you'll need to change voice to English (TTS). 3D mapping and voice alerts for speed cameras are supported.

In addition, it can play MP3 & WMA (music), MP4 (movie) and view JPEG (photo). You don't need to register to use the maps. The map update is available online and free for 2 years.

Budget GPS Navigation System

Bought Shinco GPS Navigation GM-3512BEE for $189. It has the following specifications:

1. Samsung ARM920T S3C2443 400MHz CPU
2. 64MB RAM
   
3. 1GB internal flash storage
4. Up to 8GB external SD/microSD storage
5. 3.5" 320 x 240 TFT LCD touch screen 65536 colors
6. MTK chipset 32 channel BEE Fix Function (immediate Fix GPS signal)
   
7. Built-in FM transmitter
8. Microsoft Windows CE Version 5.00 (Build 1400)

The accessories included in the box are pouch, car adapter, AC adapter, USB cable, windshield mount and GPS bracket. Both Singapore (SLA MapKing & Malsingmaps) and Malaysia (SLA MapKing, Malsingmaps West & East) maps are bundled.

Computer Shopper January 2010

Features

1. No hiding place
   
2. Say no to spam
3. The rise of the CPU
   

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. TurboCAD Deluxe 12.5
   

PC Pro January 2010

Features

1. File-sharing: the facts
2. Does parental control software work?

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Ashampoo Burning Studio 2010
2. Serif DrawPlus 7
3. Advanced WindowsCare V2 Professional
   

PC Advisor January 2010

Features

1. Trace your history and friends online
2. Take your work into the cloud
   

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. 1-abc.net File Washer 2.0

Differences Between Atheros & Broadcom Chipsets

Acer Aspire One AOA110 Model ZG5 uses Atheros AR5007EG chipset whereas Acer Aspire One D250 Model KAV60 uses Broadcom 802.11g chipset. I also have Linksys wireless N network adapter WPC300N with Broadcom chipset.

I noticed the following differences:

1. If you turn off the wireless switch on Acer Aspire One AOA110, it will remain turn off even after shutdown or reboot until you turn it on. But, if you turn off the wireless switch on Acer Aspire One D250, it will turn on itself after shutdown or reboot.
   
2. If you boot up Acer Aspire One AOA110 without first turning on your wireless router, the wireless connection will function continuously after getting connected. But, if you boot up Acer Aspire One D250 without first turning on your wireless router, the wireless connection will function intermittently after getting connected until you shutdown or reboot. This behavior is also evident in Linksys WPC300N with Linksys WRT150 router.
   

Thus, I prefer Atheros chipset than Broadcom chipset.

Patch Tuesday November 2009

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP:

Security Update for Windows XP (KB969947)

Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB976749)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2009 (KB890830)