Written June 13, 2009 in Personal, Technology
In recent times, the use of dedicated sounds cards has dropped significantly with the introduction of onboard sound chips. These onboard solutions are often Realtek solutions, as compared to much more established and renowned names like Creative. I was using the Realtek onboard chip on my motherboard, until I rediscovered a Creative XiFi AudioXtreme hidden amongst the junk I brought back from London when I cannibalised my old AMD computer. It was a card which I bought for 9 pounds from eBay and I thought, why not just plug it in to my current setup.
This was when I rediscovered the difference between acceptable and great.
For the record, I’m using Bose speakers which has done a great job outputting music from the crappier onboard solution. But the addition of a Creative soundcard really made my day when it came to the quality of audio output from songs and movies. Technologies and dedicated processing to use and improve the inherent audio quality is what distingushes a soundchip that just plays, and a soundchip that outplays. Crystal clear treble and deep bass when coupled with a good set of speakers will no doubt bring your music to life and increase the enjoyment many folds. All for a cheap investment of less than S$100, depending on your preference. Just a good midrange one will do, I recommend Creative Xi-Fi solutions.
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I’m headed to Japan again, this time on a whim, since I still had my NWA voucher to use before it expired. So in the end, I only paid $40 in total to pay for my air tickets to Tokyo. This time I’m spending a lot more time in Tokyo to soak in and enjoy my favourite metropolis. The last trip was kinda rushed as we blitz-ed through Tokyo in deference to the side trips and other cities. This time, I wanna see Tokyo proper. Travelling alone (again!) helps. I kinda miss my solo European trips, and this seems like a good time to rejuvenate myself before very hectic work starts.
Also a great testbed for the new camera. Haven’t really had the time to try out the capabilities of the d90. So looking forward to this break. 
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You know, we used to chug Red Bull during road marches in the army, and for those dying moments of examination preparations. Now we may know why it works! Cocaine has been found by authorities in Germany!
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