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Time to bring out the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.abbiereal.com/2008/12/im-making-my-list-checking-it-twice.html\"\u003elist of Christmas wishes\u003c/a\u003e. I did not make any list last year since I mostly got what I needed in '09 even before Christmas - and I am not just talking about material wants. *wink*\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBut this year is different. It was such a very stressful and demanding year for me (watch out for my year-end blog post) so I think I deserve to wish for \u003cstrike\u003emany\u003c/strike\u003e stuff as a reward for a very hardworking and grueling year.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBring it on! :D\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1. Tablet\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI initially don't want to get one...but who am I kidding?! This is one of those good things designed for people like me. I really really really want one even if almost everyone I know has one. I am dead set on getting the \"i\" for seamless platform integration to my \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.abbiereal.com/2010/04/unboxing-mac.html\"\u003eother gadgets\u003c/a\u003e but the \"G\" is just too beautiful to be ignored.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBut, this article of \u003ca href\u003d\"http://techie.com.ph/\"\u003eTechie.com.ph\u003c/a\u003e might help me decide what to get, I was screencapped after all. :) The iPad will officially \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.techie.com.ph/news/ipad-s-philippine-launch-moved-to-december-17\"\u003ecome to the Philippines\u003c/a\u003e on December 17. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4826454602/\" title\u003d\"Beauty \u0026amp; Butter iPad by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Beauty \u0026amp; Butter iPad\" height\u003d\"333\" src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4826454602_2e502cff83.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe ultimate stocking stuffer this year.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5238105851/\" title\u003d\"Samsung Galaxy Tab by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Samsung Galaxy Tab\" height\u003d\"309\" src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5238105851_851cb9f0fe.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe Samsung Galaxy Tab - Augmented Reality at its best!\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2. HongKong, Singapore or both!\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI wasn't able to do all the things I planned in our HK trip last September so a quick repeat is in order. It would really be lovely to spend the post-Christmas-before-New Year break in the shopping mecca of Asia. OR I can bargain and compromise and go to Singapore instead! I've always wanted to go to SG. If not this year then 2011 definitely!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5238168097/\" title\u003d\"Des Voeux Road, Central by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Des Voeux Road, Central\" height\u003d\"333\" src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5238168097_5ae79eac28.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nDes Voeux Road in Central - one of my favorites! \u003cbr /\u003e\n(Photo taken at the bridgeway of Alexandra House)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5238163019/\" title\u003d\"Central \u0026amp; The Harbour by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Central \u0026amp; The Harbour\" height\u003d\"333\" src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5238163019_eca6ac647c.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nCentral - view from the other side of the harbor.\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3. A very good watch\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI don't wear one but it doesn't necessarily mean that I don't want one. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5251528376/\" title\u003d\"Fossil's Stella Multifunction White Dial Watch  by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Fossil's Stella Multifunction White Dial Watch \" height\u003d\"447\" src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5251528376_8bf9610ab3.jpg\" width\u003d\"446\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nFossil's Stella Multifunction White Dial Watch \u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4. A good laptop bag and laptop sleeves\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI already have three but I still want more. I cannot get enough of these bags and sleeves. I want something colorful this time.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5249479103/\" title\u003d\"Aspinal Laptop Bag by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Aspinal Laptop Bag\" height\u003d\"390\" src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5249479103_7d2218b4ab.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6. Paper, Notebooks, Post-its\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI love paper! Truly the best gift to give me.\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5250939745/\" title\u003d\"Notepads \u0026amp; Journals by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5250939745_350140523b.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"450\" alt\u003d\"Notepads \u0026amp; Journals\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7. Pampering Massages\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is an ultimate necessity for my wellness. I accept gift certificates. :)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8. Lotions, Soaps, Lip Balms and Body Scrubs\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI always get a lot of these during Christmas. If you're thinking on getting me one, please consider the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.onebathandbody.com/\"\u003eOne Bath and Body\u003c/a\u003e brand (SM Makati has them). They are all-natural products with a nice scent and cool packaging.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5251527528/\" title\u003d\"One Body \u0026amp; Bath Products by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5251527528_75620f9568.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"374\" alt\u003d\"One Body \u0026amp; Bath Products\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nOne Bath \u0026 Body Products\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e9. Park Jun's Volume Magic Wave\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt's high time to update the style of my locks before the year ends. My treatment pick is \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.spot.ph/top-list/47128/10-beauty-treatments-to-try-before-2010-ends-\"\u003ePark Jun's Volume Magic Wave\u003c/a\u003e (or a Volume Rebond if I chicken-out once again). It's kinda expensive so the bonus should be really sweet or I must have a very willing benefactor to pull this off.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5252273494/\" title\u003d\"Park Jun's Beauty Lab by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5252273494_f1e8dbf7b4.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"333\" alt\u003d\"Park Jun's Beauty Lab\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHope I can get all of the things on my list this year! What's on your list?\u003cbr /\u003e\nHappy Holidays!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/feeds/6323918922415607949/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/12/christmas-wishes.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/6323918922415607949"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/6323918922415607949"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/12/christmas-wishes.html","title":"CHRISTMAS WISHES"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Abbie"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14265494155672178468"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZlB3UUlhyXMQIaOi0DTXHREeL7tPKYtpZW-Cgma25DaIFEbiZkZ0D08RVrDzo_ROLV5ScywRCzPoxvWl-vj28vl2O-0rfZuHdTJurdaZeEmlLum-GUVmb2ouddpHRQ/s113/AbbieGorgeous.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4826454602_2e502cff83_t.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756132.post-680976428536725182"},"published":{"$t":"2010-12-04T00:46:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-12-05T00:47:26.645+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gadgets"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Windows Mobile 7"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cellphone"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LG Optimus 7"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LG Optimus 7 Review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LG Electronics"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mobile Devices"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LG"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"THE LG OPTIMUS 7 ON WINDOWS MOBILE 7!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv align\u003d\"justify\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis post brought to you by \u003ca href\u003d\"http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid\u003d485772\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003eLG\u003c/a\u003e.  All opinions are 100% mine.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOne of the neat things that I like in working for a telecommunications company is the opportunity of always being in the know and updated on the latest gadgets, handsets and mobile technology. Amidst the surge of several mobile OS that were launched this year, one of the most anticipated was the Windows Mobile 7 that is exclusively available on certain handsets and cellphone manufacturers. The introduction of the OS marks Microsoft's re-emergence in the smartphone race for supremacy.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOne of the gadgets that is worth checking and waiting for is the new \u003ca href\u003d\"http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid\u003d1752\u0026amp;oid\u003d485772\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003eLG Optimus 7\u003c/a\u003e. LG Electronics combined their advanced technology and creative aesthetics\u0026nbsp; with the powerful Microsoft Windows Mobile 7 OS to build a new breed of smartphones that will truly suit the needs of the demanding and the on-the-go users.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOne of the amazing features of the LG Optimus 7 is the \"Play To\", a DLNA-based advanced multimedia sharing technology which is only available on LG Optimus 7 devices. Users will have\u0026nbsp; a grand time sending and sharing\u0026nbsp; photos, videos and music without accessing other menus or buttons.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"placeholder\"\u003e\u003cobject height\u003d\"340\" width\u003d\"560\"\u003e\u003cparam name\u003d\"movie\" value\u003d\"http://www.youtube.com/v/gfm9UV6E8xQ?fs\u003d1\u0026amp;hl\u003den_US\"\u003e\u003c/param\u003e\u003cparam name\u003d\"allowFullScreen\" value\u003d\"true\"\u003e\u003c/param\u003e\u003cparam name\u003d\"allowscriptaccess\" value\u003d\"always\"\u003e\u003c/param\u003e\u003cembed src\u003d\"http://www.youtube.com/v/gfm9UV6E8xQ?fs\u003d1\u0026amp;hl\u003den_US\" type\u003d\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess\u003d\"always\" allowfullscreen\u003d\"true\" width\u003d\"560\" height\u003d\"340\"\u003e\u003c/embed\u003e\u003c/object\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe LG Optimus 7 is a full touch screen device that comes with an expansive 3.8 inch WVGA LCD display, 125 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm in size, and has a 16GB of internal memory that is more than enough to store hundreds of MP3 files, hours of video and hundreds of applications. This is truly a\u0026nbsp; product that is worth investing on.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nTo know more about the product, check out the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid\u003d1942\u0026amp;oid\u003d485772\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003eLG Optimus 7\u003c/a\u003e's YouTube Channel.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://app.socialspark.com/disclosure_clicks?oid\u003d485772\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Visit Sponsor's Site\" border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"http://app.socialspark.com/views?oid\u003d485772\" style\u003d\"border: medium none;\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/feeds/680976428536725182/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/12/lg-optimus-7-on-windows-mobile-7.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/680976428536725182"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/680976428536725182"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/12/lg-optimus-7-on-windows-mobile-7.html","title":"THE LG OPTIMUS 7 ON WINDOWS MOBILE 7!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Abbie"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14265494155672178468"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZlB3UUlhyXMQIaOi0DTXHREeL7tPKYtpZW-Cgma25DaIFEbiZkZ0D08RVrDzo_ROLV5ScywRCzPoxvWl-vj28vl2O-0rfZuHdTJurdaZeEmlLum-GUVmb2ouddpHRQ/s113/AbbieGorgeous.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756132.post-4269613031159499702"},"published":{"$t":"2010-10-26T00:06:00.007+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-12-04T01:50:01.864+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gadgets"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mobile WiFi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SMART Bro"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MiFi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SMART Bro Pocket WiFi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Smart"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"SMART BRO POCKET WIFI IS NOW OUT!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv align\u003d\"justify\"\u003eI rarely blog about \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.abbiereal.com/search/label/Smart\"\u003ework\u003c/a\u003e and our products but I'll make an exception for this one. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOne of my favorite Smart products is \u003ca href\u003d\"http://smart.com.ph/bro/Features.htm\"\u003eSMART Bro\u003c/a\u003e. It introduced and launched so many variants in the last years and I've always been a loyal to it. I availed of the SMART Bro canopy even before I got into Smart. I'm using it for four years now and it still provides good connection for me and our whole household. I also bought a SMART Bro Plug-it when it was launched and I like it so much because it's reliable and it constantly connects me if there's no WiFi or wired connection available.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5113720015/\" title\u003d\"SMART Bro Pocket WiFi by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5113720015_6a618c9158.jpg\" width\u003d\"287\" height\u003d\"500\" alt\u003d\"SMART Bro Pocket WiFi\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nNow comes another SMART Bro product that I will truly like and definitely get: the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://smart.com.ph/bro/Features.htm\"\u003eSMART Bro Pocket WiFi\u003c/a\u003e. This product is SMART's version of the Mobile WiFi or \u003ca href\u003d\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiFi\"\u003eMiFi\u003c/a\u003e. Simply put, it's a gadget that will make you a WiFi Hotspot anywhere and everywhere you go as long as there is a SMART signal. The device is portable, can easily fit in your pocket, and it can provide simultaneous connections to five WiFi-enabled gadgets (mobile phones, iPads, laptops, PSPs, etc.). It's good for travel or if you belong to a group of friends who constantly need to check e-mail, tweet, post a status, blog, or check-in at Foursquare. The \u003ca href\u003d\"http://twitter.com/witt24\"\u003eboyfriend\u003c/a\u003e and I (\u003ca href\u003d\"http://twitter.com/taetin\"\u003eand\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"http://twitter.com/charuzee\"\u003eour\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"http://twitter.com/lilacstardust\"\u003efriends\u003c/a\u003e) will truly get a kick out of this gadget!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe lowdown? Monthly Service Fee (MSF) for the Pocket WiFi is Php 495 ($12.00) plus additional Php 150 ($3.50) for the gadget itself with a 24-months locked-in period. It has free 50 hours a month and has a speed of up to 2mbps. It can be availed at any SMART Wireless Centers nationwide. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI'll make a review once I tried and tested this baby. :)\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/feeds/4269613031159499702/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/10/smart-bro-pocket-wifi-is-now-out.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/4269613031159499702"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/4269613031159499702"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/10/smart-bro-pocket-wifi-is-now-out.html","title":"SMART BRO POCKET WIFI IS NOW OUT!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Abbie"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14265494155672178468"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZlB3UUlhyXMQIaOi0DTXHREeL7tPKYtpZW-Cgma25DaIFEbiZkZ0D08RVrDzo_ROLV5ScywRCzPoxvWl-vj28vl2O-0rfZuHdTJurdaZeEmlLum-GUVmb2ouddpHRQ/s113/AbbieGorgeous.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5113720015_6a618c9158_t.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756132.post-2928237374047618187"},"published":{"$t":"2010-10-21T23:41:00.005+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-10-21T23:59:47.501+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gadgets"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Western Digital"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hongkong"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hongkong Shopping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Golden Computer Center"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Imation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"HONGKONG TECH SHOPPING"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv align\u003d\"justify\"\u003eI went to Hongkong last month. I planned the trip complete with itinerary and the tiniest details BUT it all went down the drain because we spent most of our days shopping. Thus I'll be sharing with you some shopping reports and finds in the \"shopping mecca\" of the world.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBeing the geek that I am, the most common questions I encountered before I went to Hongkong was: \u003ci\u003e\"Are you going to buy an iPad? How about an iPhone 4?\"\u003c/i\u003e Answer: Nope! \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI actually did not intend to buy any electronics or gadgets on this particular trip. I did not even wander in the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.fortress.com.hk/\"\u003eFortress stores\u003c/a\u003e, HK's popular digital shop, for me not to be tempted. I splurged on shoes, bags, clothes, but not on gadgets. Hongkong shoppers know that HK is no longer the best place where you can buy electronics stuff. It's also risky to buy because of the knock-offs, copies and fakes that surrounds every corner of the fame shopping district.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nBut I kinda broke my promise and did not come home empty-handed (gadget-wise). I was still able to wander and buy three (3) portable external hard disk drive which apparently turned out as my best buys on the trip.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5044545178/\" title\u003d\"Imation iPro Metal Portable Hard Disk Drive by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Imation iPro Metal Portable Hard Disk Drive\" height\u003d\"333\" src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5044545178_2c640f9397.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImation iPro Metal Portable HDD \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca name\u003d'more'\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI was able to get a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.wdc.com/\"\u003eWestern Digital Elements\u003c/a\u003e 500GB external hard drive for only $HKD 460 (Php 2,760) and an \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.imation.com.hk/\"\u003eImation\u003c/a\u003e iPro Metal 500GB for $HKD 489 (Php 2,934). The former was for my boss who asked me to buy him two and the latter was for me. I chose aluminum Purple but they don't have it on stock so I chose pink instead. These external HDDs were very inexpensive compared to the 500GB in Manila which sells for Php 3,500 - 4,000 per unit. I was able to get additional discounts and freebies since I got three. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5044545182/\" title\u003d\"WD Elements \u0026amp; Imation Portable Hard Disk Drive by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"WD Elements \u0026amp; Imation Portable Hard Disk Drive\" height\u003d\"333\" src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5044545182_97400d7bf3.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI bought the gadgets at the Basement of \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.goldenarcade.org/\"\u003eGolden Computer Arcade\u003c/a\u003e located in the Sham Shui Po district. It is quite far from the usual HK fares and it caters more to locals than to tourists. It's easily accessible via MTR and it's a popular shopping center for computers and peripherals so it's very easy to locate. The shopping center is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. There's a lot of stalls selling impossibly 'marked down prices' for electronics so be very cautious when buying.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirections:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nTake the MTR Tsuen Wan Line and get off at the Sham Shui Po station (7th stop from Central). Go to exit D2 and turn left when you reach Fuk Wa St. Walk along Fuk Wa St. until you see the big signs that will lead you to the building of Golden Computer Arcade/Golden Computer Centre.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/5044958239/\" title\u003d\"Golden Computer Arcade Map by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Golden Computer Arcade Map\" height\u003d\"337\" src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5044958239_3035dca23a.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGolden Computer Arcade\u003cbr /\u003e\nSham Shui Po, Kowloon, HK\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGolden Computer Arcade\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n146-152 Fuk Wa St., Sham Shui Po\u003cbr /\u003e\nKowloon, Hongkong\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.goldenarcade.org/\"\u003ehttp://www.goldenarcade.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThis entry was originally posted in \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mytravelogue.net\"\u003eMy Travelogue\u003c/a\u003e blog\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/feeds/2928237374047618187/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/10/hongkong-tech-shopping.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/2928237374047618187"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/2928237374047618187"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/10/hongkong-tech-shopping.html","title":"HONGKONG TECH SHOPPING"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Abbie"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14265494155672178468"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZlB3UUlhyXMQIaOi0DTXHREeL7tPKYtpZW-Cgma25DaIFEbiZkZ0D08RVrDzo_ROLV5ScywRCzPoxvWl-vj28vl2O-0rfZuHdTJurdaZeEmlLum-GUVmb2ouddpHRQ/s113/AbbieGorgeous.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5044545178_2c640f9397_t.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756132.post-1186419174288436043"},"published":{"$t":"2010-07-10T12:25:00.012+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-07-25T21:37:27.994+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gadgets"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Canon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Boracay"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Canon EOS 1000D"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Photography"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Canon EOS 1000D Review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Canon Cameras"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travels"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nikon"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"IT'S CANON, BABY!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv align\u003d\"justify\"\u003eA lot of people ask what is the camera I use for this blog. Its actually just a simple DSLR entry-level Canon EOS 1000D (or otherwise known as \u003ca href\u003d\"http://camera-and-photo.become.com/canon-eos-digital-rebel-xs-with-1855mm-lens-10-1-megapixel-2-5-lcd-black--compare-prices--c213220985\"\u003eCanon EOS Digital Rebel XS\u003c/a\u003e in the United States). I bought it in December 2008 as a well-deserved Christmas gift to myself.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4779283524/\" title\u003d\"Canon EOS 1000D by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Canon EOS 1000D\" height\u003d\"390\" src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4779283524_7a2b0339f7.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI'm not really into the whole photography thing as others perceived. Not all DSLR owners are, actually. I bought a nice camera because I just want to have more-than-average-looking photos on my blogs,\u0026nbsp; Social Networking Sites and scrapbooks. Photography is just one of my many interests, but not one\u0026nbsp; of my hobbies. :) A cousin even told me that I use my DSLR like I use a regular point and shoot digicam; since I don't maximize the full potential of the manual settings.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nWhen I was about to buy my \u003ca href\u003d\"http://camera-and-photo.become.com/canon--canon-fltr---brand-html\"\u003eCanon camera\u003c/a\u003e in 2008, a lot of my friends and colleagues are convincing me to get a Nikon instead. They said that it would be easier for me to borrow lenses and other camera accessories since most of them are Nikon owners.\u0026nbsp; I still chose \u003ca href\u003d\"http://camera-and-photo.become.com/canon--canon-fltr---brand-html\"\u003eCanon\u003c/a\u003e over Nikon primarily because of the picture and color resolution it gives. I find Nikon shots too bright and overly saturated compared to the more subdued Canon photos. Some may argue that this can be adjusted through the settings or even Photoshop, but I still find the photos too striking for my taste. Plus, I've always been loyal to \u003ca href\u003d\"http://camera-and-photo.become.com/canon--canon-fltr---brand-html\"\u003eCanon cameras\u003c/a\u003e so it was really a no-brainer and a non-choice. My first digital camera was a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.become.com/rd?q\u003dcanon+Powershot+SD600\u0026amp;t\u003dmr\u0026amp;et\u003dmt\u0026amp;pt\u003dsg\u0026amp;pn\u003d1\u0026amp;pi\u003d1\u0026amp;ts\u003d1278731629506\u0026amp;lk\u003d20244453\u0026amp;bp\u003d207041896\u0026amp;id\u003dB000EMWBT2%2C013803062755%2C%2C\u0026amp;bskuid\u003d1086665570\u0026amp;idx\u003d1830\u0026amp;pm\u003d0\u0026amp;cid\u003d51\u0026amp;binfo\u003ddJknWq6ngncD2d7GNL_z8Q\u0026amp;brand\u003d\u0026amp;u\u003dH4sIAAAAAAAAAMsoKSmw0tcvLy%2FXS84vT8rPzwXSufrFJflFqfoFRfkppcklLqkliZk5xXrJabn2yfl5Jal5JZ4utoYGBhYWBgDlhfivQAAAAA%3D%3D\"\u003eCanon Digital IXUS 60\u003c/a\u003e (Canon Powershot SD600) and I loved it so much until it expired after years of everyday use. It indeed served me well. \u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHere are some of my favorite \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mytravelogue.net/2010/06/boracays-scenes-sounds.html\"\u003eBoracay\u003c/a\u003e photos using a Canon EOS 1000D with 18-55mm lens:\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4413604057/\" title\u003d\"Boracay Lantern by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Boracay Lantern\" height\u003d\"333\" src\u003d\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4413604057_db13506e52.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoracay Lantern Along Station 2\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4371278668/\" title\u003d\"Boracay Boats by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Boracay Boats\" height\u003d\"325\" src\u003d\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4371278668_9680a25946.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nBoracay Boats On Break\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4370548181/\" title\u003d\"Aria's Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt\u003d\"Aria's Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino\" height\u003d\"333\" src\u003d\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4370548181_b3c8a3f081.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nAria's Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino from Aria Boracay\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003eNext on the agenda is to save for a new \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.become.com/rd?q\u003dcanon+50mm+lens+macro\u0026amp;t\u003dmrsdc\u0026amp;et\u003dmt\u0026amp;pt\u003dsg\u0026amp;pn\u003d1\u0026amp;pi\u003d2\u0026amp;ts\u003d1278734501673\u0026amp;lk\u003d131092512\u0026amp;bp\u003d208709257\u0026amp;id\u003dB000N905X0%2C%2C%2C\u0026amp;bskuid\u003d1086859282\u0026amp;idx\u003d1830\u0026amp;pm\u003d0\u0026amp;cid\u003d7\u0026amp;binfo\u003dWkoedbgxi7P4EHgx7L_-og\u0026amp;brand\u003dClearOne\u0026amp;u\u003dH4sIAAAAAAAAAMsoKSmw0tcvKUpMzs7MS9crTk0sSs7ITSzKTi0B8ZPzc%2FWTczKTs%2FUSiwvsEzNTbE1NDY2NTQ2NLAGVUn5dOwAAAA%3D%3D\"\u003eCanon macro lens\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp; I'm really fascinated with food styling \u0026amp; photography and it's something I want to learn more about. I've been practicing, eating out a lot lately\u0026nbsp; (yikes!), and even \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mytravelogue.net/\"\u003estarted a new blog\u003c/a\u003e so I can document all the food photo adventures. Let's see how it will go. \u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/feeds/1186419174288436043/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/07/its-canon-baby.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/1186419174288436043"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/1186419174288436043"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/07/its-canon-baby.html","title":"IT'S CANON, BABY!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Abbie"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14265494155672178468"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZlB3UUlhyXMQIaOi0DTXHREeL7tPKYtpZW-Cgma25DaIFEbiZkZ0D08RVrDzo_ROLV5ScywRCzPoxvWl-vj28vl2O-0rfZuHdTJurdaZeEmlLum-GUVmb2ouddpHRQ/s113/AbbieGorgeous.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4779283524_7a2b0339f7_t.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6756132.post-5271409305019410512"},"published":{"$t":"2010-04-11T23:23:00.011+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-07-11T04:14:39.015+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gadgets"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Witt"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mac"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Macbook"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Macbook Pro"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Macbook Pro Unboxing"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"UNBOXING THE MAC"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv align\u003d\"justify\"\u003eLast month's news was the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://sherwindimaano.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/the-milestone/\"\u003erise of the Android\u003c/a\u003e (in my world anyway) and last week's news was the long-awaited iPad launch. I went to the unconventional route and got myself an 'old news' MacBook Pro instead. :) I've been dreaming of this baby since late last year and I'm very happy that I finally got one. I really don't care that much if there will be a new Core i7 Mac announcements \u003cstrike\u003etwo months from now\u003c/strike\u003e. I'm not a super heavy user and is quite contented with the current MBP specs that I got. [Update: The new MacBook Pro specs were announced last April 14. I'm not that regretful but it would really be cool to have that 4GB RAM and 250 HDD. Oh well.]\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI never expected that I will ever get a Mac. I've always been a PC Girl and prefers those big desktop computers rather than notebooks. It was probably \u003ca href\u003d\"http://abbieunreal.blogspot.com/2008/10/awarding-ooozing-prizes.html\"\u003eowning an iPhone\u003c/a\u003e which prompted me to desire for a Mac. Exposing myself to the easy and user-friendly Mac OS made me fall in love with Apple products. However, even if I now like Macs, it would still probably take eons before I become a certified MacFanboy. I still enjoy doing things with my PC and I still don't want to convert and migrate all my \"business \u0026 work\" stuff to my Mac. Good thing there's a lot of cross-platform productivity tools nowadays so switching between the two is a breeze.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFor the love of all things geeky, here are the ceremonial \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/sets/72157623618759287/\"\u003eunboxing photos\u003c/a\u003e of my MacBook Pro. Technically, the photos below are the second unboxing since the equally geeky \u003ca href\u003d\"http://sherwindimaano.wordpress.com\"\u003eboyfriend\u003c/a\u003e was the one who actually unboxed it the first time; since I got to the store late because of some meeting in our Quezon City office.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nTa-da!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4467157933/\" title\u003d\"MacBook Pro, finally! by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4467157933_fbfffcfc94.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"333\" alt\u003d\"MacBook Pro, finally!\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cfont size\u003d\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt came in this beautiful white box\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4480033456/\" title\u003d\"Unboxing The MBP by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4480033456_f2b012533a.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"333\" alt\u003d\"Unboxing The MBP\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nEverything Mac user manual, warranty booklet, Apple stickers, CD installers, CD sleeve\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4480033900/\" title\u003d\"MacBook's Power Cords by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4480033900_461a0a603b.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"338\" alt\u003d\"MacBook's Power Cords\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nMagSafe Power Adapter, Power Cord \u0026 CD installer\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4480051566/\" title\u003d\"Mac Mac by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4480051566_75da806281.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"333\" alt\u003d\"Mac Mac\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nMeet Mac Mac\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/abbiereal/4479393551/\" title\u003d\"Satin Case \u0026amp; Sleeve by AbbieReal, on Flickr\"\u003e\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4479393551_d13e7870d6.jpg\" width\u003d\"500\" height\u003d\"333\" alt\u003d\"Satin Case \u0026amp; Sleeve\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\nI also got a Speck Satin Case in Purple\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/center\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI love my MBP! Its been two weeks and two days since I bought it and I've been learning amazing things about it each day. \u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/feeds/5271409305019410512/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/04/unboxing-mac.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/5271409305019410512"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/6756132/posts/default/5271409305019410512"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.abbiereal.net/2010/04/unboxing-mac.html","title":"UNBOXING THE MAC"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Abbie"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14265494155672178468"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZlB3UUlhyXMQIaOi0DTXHREeL7tPKYtpZW-Cgma25DaIFEbiZkZ0D08RVrDzo_ROLV5ScywRCzPoxvWl-vj28vl2O-0rfZuHdTJurdaZeEmlLum-GUVmb2ouddpHRQ/s113/AbbieGorgeous.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4467157933_fbfffcfc94_t.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}}]}});