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I've recently invested big chunk of my pay into something rather SMALL! The title probably gave it away but the iPod Hi-Fi has been something I've always looked at and wish I could own. Not quite something I really want urgently but just wouldnt mind having it if you know how that feels

So after spotting a bargain @ Harris Technology at Cannington. I got myself something which seems to me is small in looks but big in the inside!

If you think that is HUGE.. think again!!

Now that just sits nicely on my desk

To be honest, I am very amazed by the sound it produces. For such a small unit, the clarity is not THE BEST but you will never get distortion at high volume unlike other speakers out there.  Ipod Hi-Fi is actually not built to be placed right infront of your face, best sound quality are achieved around 2 - 3m away from the speakers as it gives u a MULTI-SPEAKERS feel. It'd feel as if you have 2 floor stand speakers few meters apart when in reality its only a small boom box infront of you.

Apple has claimed that the iPod Hi-Fi is "Home Stereo,Re-Invented" and claim that it's sound is "Audiophile Quality".

I must say they really got ahead of themselves on that one. Those statement above has landed Apple a lot of critizism. In the process trying to prove apple's statement I did a little test.

I compared the sound produced by … to the iPod Hi-Fi

My trusty KENWOOD amp! Awesome piece of equipement to have..

Good old JAMO floor speakers which delivers exceptional sound. 

THE FINAL VERDICT…

I have to say after comparing both of them, iPod Hi-Fi's sound quality is no way as good as the sound produced by the system I have at home. It lacked of the high end clarity that I was lookin for. It did pretty well high up but it was rather painful at high volume, mid-range was ALMOST on par but lack of "doof doof" down low.

HOWEVER do not chuck away or make me stop you from buying one of the pretty looking Hi-Fi BECAUSE… For the size of the iPod Hi-Fi..

Which happily fits in ur room or your desk in your confined room… COMPARED TO..

THIS which takes up a whole living room (Amp, 2x speakers + 1 sub)

The Ipod Hi-Fi definitely has it's advantage.  It gives u the big sound without having to have a big room and of course without having to pay big bucks! For one of the system u see above, amp would cost you around 2000 dollars (or more) floor speakers would cost around 1500 for something good and of course the sub would be around 1000 dollar.. All up approx. 4500 - 5000 dollars for some decent sound to go through ur ears.

And guess what, the iPod Hi-Fi wont cost you 5000 dollar but rather you can get one for $500 from any leading retail stores. If you want something smaller and sleeker you can always go for the BOSE iPod dock which would set you back around $450 (I'd still recommend the Hi-Fi.. WHY? ask me :P)

Overall I'd give the iPod Hi-Fi a 8.5 out of 10.

    iPod Hi-Fi, Small guy with a big heart

Oh by the way, If anyone is looking for a AS GOOD AS NEW iPod Hi-Fi.. Mine is up for sale.. DONT pay $500 for a new one.. I am lookin for around $399 ONO. Make me an offer that I cannot refuse. I will give you more information if you are interested… 

Marriage,

According to Wikipedia,

Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. Precise definitions vary historically and between and within cultures, but it has been an important concept as a socially sanctioned bond in a sexual relationship. …

Well, as for me.. I guess marriage means that very phrase above.. for some marriage means the end of freedom, marriage means the start of a new life and easily said.. marriage is time to hv kids!

 Well, dont get me wrong.. I am NOT ready to have kids, I am NOT ready to lose my freedom like this and NO I did not get any pretty lady out there pregnant!

But strangely enough.. I was sitting down at work, not doing much like usual.. A young couple, pre-30y/o was in the shop.. doing some stuff (cant really recall what they were getting but they had a kid with them). Suddenly this funny thought striked me..

I was asking myself.. is there actually an age where u actually start to get bit more serious when you look for a girlfriend? Lets say, when you are 23 when u look for a partner you look at them and think, hmm is that what i want my wife to be like? or do you still look for a partner normally?

When is the age where you actually start to talk about marriage? when you think about marriage? is there a rule of thumb or something? like when ur thumb is as long as ur index finger then u start to propose? 

Can anyone really answer all these?? Answer is NO… but how do we know?  How do we know when we should really mess around with something that will change ur life totally? How do u know when u find the right person?

Would there be a 2nd mr/mrs perfect? how do u know all these? ANYONE?! 

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven’t played Solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don’t have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn’t have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile.  : )

12 You’re reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn’t#9 on this list

AND NOW YOU ARE LAUGHING at yourself.

Go on, forward this to your friends. You know you want to.

Some theories of life….

1. the more u care the harder it will hit you…

2. if you dont give a shit.. it usually turns out better…

3. the harder u try the harder it is…

4. what goes around comes around.. without exception

5. open your eyes, sometimes somethings arent worth all the time of ur life

6. what you dont see is what you dont get

7. if you want something, go for it, never hesitate 

8. smile

9. laugh

10. be happy 

bored as usual.. but thot i would drop by and say hi coz.. hehe.. time to get back to some regular writing and update yea sick as ____ whatever.. hopefully it gets better soon