Successfully migrated this WordPress MU blog to a standalone WordPress blog on a different Web server.

Here’s how to migrate WPMU blog to a WordPress Standalone.

1. Export existing blog to WordPress eXtended RSS or WXR format

2. Install WordPress standalone and import the WXR XML file

3. Install Redirection plugin on WordPress MU blog and set up redirection to new blog

I will still need to keep the old blog because the images are still stored at the old server.

You can expect up to 50% discount at the Prada handbags sales event.

If you are not a Reebonz member, use the following link to register now:

http://www.reebonz.com/member_invite/hotdeals

P.S. You will want to log in at 12 noon sharp on 3 August 2009 to get the best bargain. From my experience, the good stuff will be gone in 30 minutes or less.

I have been a Windows user all my life but since I have to change my OS when I buy a new laptop and Vista sux, I might as well get a Mac with the latest OS X Snow Leopard.

Hopefully, there will be some good deals at the COMEX 2009 in Singapore. It is unlikely that Apple’s going to lower the price, however, give me free upgrade to more RAM or a bigger HDD for my new MacBook Pro.

#1 on my list is Judith d’Silva’s Things So Singaporean

#2 the official NDP song “What Do you See” by Electrico

#3 Mr Brown’s “le kua simi” response to “What Do You See” in Singlish!

Tell us what are your favorite NDP songs, please comment below.

#1 Thing So Singaporean

#2 What Do You See

#3 lekuasimi (the music video)

If you know where I can find the lyrics for the above songs, reply using the comment box below.

The iPhone crippled bluetooth can use bluetooth earpiece or bluetooth headset.

iPhone does not support:

• Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
• Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
• Basic Imaging Profile (BIP)
• Basic Printing Profile (BPP)
• Cordless Telephony Profile (CTP)
• Device ID Profile (DID)
• Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN)
• Fax Profile (FAX)
• File Transfer Profile (FTP)
• General Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP)
• Generic Access Profile (GAP)
• Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP)
• Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
• Intercom Profile (ICP)
• Object Push Profile (OPP)
• Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)
• Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)
• Serial Port Profile (SPP)
• Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP)
• SIM Access Profile (SAP,SIM)
• Synchronisation Profile (synch)
• Video Distribution Profile (vdp)
• Wireless Application Protocol Bearer (WAPB)

Source: iPhone’s Bluetooth is dumb, purposely crippled or both?

iPhone 3GS Bluetooth with Windows Vista

As for the new iPhone 3GS, Windows Vista may the the culprit that prevent proper communication over bluetooth. My Vista kept asking to look for “Bluetooth Peripheral Device”?! Apparently, Vista does not have a driver to support iPhone 3GS bluetooth profiles.

If you mange to connect using bluetooth for Internet tethering, leave a comment below.

Everything on the new iPhone 3GS is fast & cool Except …

How to Switch iPhone to Silent Mode?

Switch your mobile phone to Silent Mode is a vitally important function and I expect Apple to make it really easy for me to switch the iPhone to Silent Mode.

To a iPhone noob like me, everything else was easy except for the fact that I could not make the iPhone to just vibrate and not ring. Even after nearly an hour trying out all the options in the Settings, I was still clueless!

Is it because I am too used to Nokia and Sony Ericsson?

I was too lazy to read the quick start or the user guide instead I text a friend for help and within minutes I got a reply:

“Slide the switch on the left side of the phone above the volume control”

Yes. It was that simple. Thank you Jeffrey!

The Starhub MaxMobile Prepaid bundle promotion includes a Huawei E1750 USB modem (HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.6Mbps) and Prepaid SIM card plus 2 additional $6 top-up cards and it costs only $149. The Huawei E1750 USB Modem is priced at CNY800(about S$171) so I thought there must be a catch for Starhub to offer the 7.2Mbps mobile broadband prepaid bundle at such low price, S$149!

Maybe the Starhub E1750 is locked and cannot accept other service provider SIM cards.

Tested M1 Mobile Broadband SIM Card in Starhub Mobile Broadband Modem

So I set out to test my new Starhub mobile broadband modem, Huawei E1750, with my exisiting M1 Mobile Broadband SIM card which I have been using for the past 1 year in the M1’s Vodafone E220 USB Modem.

With the Vodafone E220 USB modem, all the settings were configured nicely for M1 SIM card so I have no idea how to configure it for the E1750. Luckily, after some googling I found the M1 settings at AlvinPoh.com.

Here’s the screen shots on the value to enter for the Starhub’s Huawei E1750 USB modem:

• Dial Number: *99#
• Username: ppp@aplus.at
• Password: ppp

Also, ensure that both CHAP and PAP are not selected in the Advanced settings.

Once connected, the DNS are:
- 202.65.244.31
- 202.65.247.32

The M1 mobile broadband SIM card can actually work with my new Starhub MaxMobile Prepaid modem!

Starhub MaxMobile USB Modem is Not Locked

So the Starhub E1750 USB modem is unlocked.

Confirmed.

How about Singtel Mobile Broadband?

Connection settings for Singtel Mobile Broadband:

1. Number to dial is *99#
2. DNS to use is 165.21.83.88 and 165.21.100.88
3. APN for Singtel is “internet”
4. Username =
5. Password =

Next week , when I get my hand on Singtel BBOM SIM card, I shall test it with the E1750. Or, maybe you have already tried it? Do leave your comment below.

For more information, visit Singtel website now.

What’s new are the BBOM Premium and Platinum plans (7.2Mbps/1.5Mbps):

• BBoM Plus – 1GB @ $19.90
• BBoM Premium – 10GB @ $29.90
• BBoM Platinum – 30GB @ $39.90

[Updated on 10 July 2009]

Then I search on Google for Singtel iPhone 3GS and read about the Dow Jones Newswires on CNN Money.

CNN Money: SingTel To Offer iPhone 3GS In Singapore On July 10

Here’s why you want to own the new iPhone 3GS:

• 2X faster
• Video, edit it and share it
• 3-megapixel camera, auto-focus
• Voice control
• Digital compass and GPS
• Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications
• Landscape Keyboard
• Send MMS and forward one or more messages to others
• Internet tethering
• Spotlight searches everything in your iPhone
• and all those free apps from iTune Store

Yes. I am buying the

- iPod Touch
- external HDD (will check out both the WD My Book World Edition 1 TB and the Buffalo Linkstation Pro Duo)

and thinking of adding Creative Gigaworks T3 to my collection of speakers – I already have 3 sets of speakers big and small.

So what are you going to buy at this year PC Show?

A new MacBook Pro? A new smartphone e.g. HTC Magic? Or a super slim and lightweight 10″ Netbook?

I believe HTC Magic is the first Android phone offered by M1. However, I will wait for a little while to see how’s the response to the new phone. I am still keen to look at the Samsung i7500 before making the decision on my next smartphone. I think the Samsung Android phone has better specs than the HTC Magic e.g. 8GB internal memory, 3.5mm earphone jack and multitudes of video formats: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 and WMV.

HTC Magic Specifications

MSI X340 Review

There many MSI X340 reviews already and you can find them with Google and read all about the pro and con.

• MSI’s MacBook Air Killer Is a Real Gas
• MSI X340 (silver)
• MSI X340 Review: The Unemployed Man’s MacBook Air

Even Engadget has featured several articles on this gorgeous looking machine. So I would not say much on the MSI X340 except… I want it.

The MSI X340 Launch

So let’s talk about the X340 launch event organised by Corbell Technology.

I think the organizer should not have let me waited nearly an hour before they started making the presentation. People were already getting bored and doing their own things. I think we all came for the lucky draw and really want to get over with it…

Who Else Wanted The X-Slim X340? Black or White?

The X-Slim X340 is really a desirable machine and I really like the white one… it is sexy but pricey at $1,599.

I was telling myself that if the X340 were to cost S$1,200 inclusive of a external DVD writer then I will go make some money to get one.

[Updated on 11 Jun 2009] MSI X-Slim X340 price dropped to S$1,388 at the PC Show. But, still too pricey for me, maybe it would go down to S$1,188 at the next Comex 2009.

Indeed, when I was researching to write this blog post, I discovered e-retailer in the US is already selling it for US$799. This is about S$1,200 and at this price I believe it can attract high-end netbook consumers – especially the ladies.

Yes, I will wait for a couple months for the price to drop and then get one so that I can carry it around – not worrying about the weight and battery life.

And did I tell you that the LED display looks really good?

[Updated on 2 Jul 2009] The official list price of X340 is now $1,388 so the street price is even lower now. I am really tempted to pull out my credit card….

So it’s not the hardware fault. And it definitely cannot be me, the user’s fault. And I don’t remember having such problem with Windows XP for the past 5 years.

I love the simple and quick installation of Ubuntu. In fact it take less time than try to re-install Vista using the recovery DVDs.

I decided I will give Ubuntu a try for the next 6 months. It will not going to be easy to switch to Linux after using Microsoft OS for the last 20 years!

Starhub’s HTC Magic Promotion

Starhub will be offering free one-month subscription to the MaxMobile Value to those who buy the HTC Magic. The channels include CNN, CNBC, Animax and the Football Channel.

HTC Magic Launched in Singapore

I didn’t realized the HTC Magic was launched in Singapore on 14 May 2009.

However, I have yet to see any of the carrier service providers offering them. So when huh?

The local internet directory, classifieds and search space is already crowded by

• eguide.com.sg
• yellowpages.com.sg
• hotfrog.sg
• rednano.sg
• mocca.com
• st701.com
• sg.88db.com
• streetdirectory.com

and many other smaller players. Many of these portals are useless and boring if not downright spammy.

inSing.com Launch Party

I think inSing.com really stands out among the crowd and is a breath of fresh air for Singapore internet users.

I will definitely try to use it to search for local food and shopping. Well done, Singtel!

inSing.com Criticism

I am sure there are critics out there who may not agree with me. So, what do you think?

Send me what you think at the “Leave a Comment” box below.