I purchased BenQ Joybook S35 on January 5, 2010. Go to previous post to see full specs of BenQ Joybook S35.

I bought it for 7,100,000 IDR (roughly $760 USD) exclude external DVD drive. So, I purchased external DVD drive for 500,00 IDR (roughly $50 USD) and another 500,000 IDR for memory upgrade to 4GB.

Features :

Long May You Run
Enjoy long-lasting battery power with the BenQ Joybook S35

Now, you can just focus on getting your presentation ready, and let the BenQ Joybook S35 takes care of everything else. With its incredible battery life, unbelievable lightness, delightfully slim and sleek form factor, spacious 13.3 screen, and chic look, this laptop spares nothing in helping you give a presentation that will wow everyone.

Keep It Light and Long-lasting
Careful selection of components, optimization of drivers, and the adoption of power-saving LED backlighting and Intel’s ultra-low voltage processors have made possible the Joybook S35’s amazing battery life. Strong engineering materials, precision engineering of the interior, and a felicitous arrangement of elements inside provide durability with minimal bulk.

-Just 1.6 kilograms^*1 in weight
-17.1-millimeter^*2 ultra-thin form factor
-Up to 11 hours of battery life^*3

^*1 With 4-cell battery
^*2 At thinnest point
^*3 11 hrs with 8-cell battery; 5.5 hrs with 4-cell batterye.

Work in Style
The sleek modern look of the Joybook S35 puts the emphasis on clean lines and lack of clutter. At a customer’s, or in a cafe, the understated yet intriguing design of this notebook make it more than just a computer, but striking lifestyle accessory.

-Strikingly stylish Simple Black or Rich Blue color scheme
-Ingenious design with swept edges, textured surfaces for further visual appeal and scratch resistance.
-Recessed palmrest and elevated touchpad
-Full-size keyboard and large trackpad flush with palm rest for comfort

Sense the Difference
The high-performance DDR3 memory, mobility-optimized Intel ultra-low voltage processors, 16:9 high-res screen, and crystal-clear surround-sound audio make for a multimedia experience so good that the difference will be clear to your eyes and ears.

-Up to 4GB of speedy DDR3 memory for better overall performance
-High native 1366×768 resolution on large wide-aspect screens
-SRS TruSurround HD™ and SRS Headphone 360™ audio for like-you’re-there listening experience

Smooth Your Way
The Joybook S35 is full of features that make your computing life easier and more enjoyable. Whatever you want to do with your Joybook, the S35 will make sure it’s all smooth sailing.

-Large hard disk drive, up to 500 GB, enough to store literally dozens of DVD-format movies and almost
unimaginable amounts of photos or music
-Built-in card reader and eSATA slot for using super-fast plug-and-play SATA hard disk drives
-WiFi wireless networking and Bluetooth for cable-free connectivity
-Hotkey-triggered Program DJ for quick access to key settings

It’s quite interesting, huh?
I will leave my Compaq C731TU soon.

written by Ryan Isra \\ tags: benQ, joybook s35, notebook, portable, shopping

Below is an explanation, quoted from Lockerz’s about page

Lockerz is the place to go to buy the coolest stuff at the lowest prices, watch exclusive video, discover new music, play the hottest games, hang out with your friends – and get rewarded for just about EVERYTHING you do on the site.

Our mission is to be your daily habit, not a site for your parents or grandparents looking for their long-lost friends from Kindergarten.

One other thing you’ll love about Lockerz are PTZ (or “Pointz” ). PTZ are Lockerz’ proprietary loyalty “currency” that you earn whenever you buy, watch, play, share, invite friends, or even just show up on Lockerz. Redeem PTZ at the PTZ Place for incredible prizes, great products and dream experiences.

Too Good to Be True? Why are we doing this? To thank you for joining early. To build a Lockerz community of cool, stylish, cutting-edge people who love to buy great brands. To give you a taste of how PTZ will work when we go live this fall. And to test out different prizes and PTZ levels. That’s key. This version of PTZ Place is a test. PTZ levels will change when the full Lockerz site launches.
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written by Ryan Isra \\ tags: gift, Lockerz, shopping, style, website

If you were using a VCC (Virtual Credit Card) to verify your PayPal account, your PayPal account will remain to verified status. You will be able to send money or withdraw money into your bank account. Yes, you can use verified PayPal account with expired VCC inside. However, you won’t be able to use PayPal with expired VCC inside to make monthly subscription payment such as hosting, or any other subscription services that require automatic scheduled payment.
I’ve been becoming PayPal verified member since February 2009 using VCC, which is expired last month. However, I’m still using my PayPal account as usual, accept payments, send money, as well as withdraw to my bank account without problems, even though the VCC is already expired. Today, I was getting a problem because my VCC is expired.
PayPal requested to Update My Expired Credit or Debit Card, although I have enough balance in my PayPal account.

To complete this payment, add a debit or credit card to your PayPal account. Your card will not be charged unless the transaction amount exceeds your balance.

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written by Ryan Isra \\ tags: credit card, debit card, merchant, money online, online payment, paypal, shopping, website