E-Toll Card: a new way to pay Toll Road fee in Jakarta

As recently I traveled across Jakarta using inner-circle toll road (a.k.a Jalan Tol Dalam Kota), I noticed that stickers on toll gates promoting E-Toll Card as a new mean of payment. Although no device installed in those gates, I assumed that it would be implemented soon.

Jasa Marga E-Toll Card

Jasa Marga E-Toll Card

E-Toll Card is issued by Jasa Marga as response to simplity and quick payment on the gates. It works as other contactless cards like BCA Flazz or Gazcard, just tap it on its reader in toll gate then you can go. But in Jasa Marga procedure, you have to hand the card to gate staff, then he/she will determine your vehicle class, he taps to the reader and give you back the card with receipt.

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Netbooks Review at a Glance: HP Mini 1000 and Lenovo IdeaPad S10

We love netbooks, it is small compact and light. Won’t drain your power when carrying it to nearest cafe or campus. I’ve wrote about Axioo Pico several months ago, and now let’s see my review on two new branded netbooks that just launched. One from HP and the other one from Lenovo.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Review

Although they don’t claim it as a netbook (they call it mini-notebook), believe me- it is.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Lenovo IdeaPad S10

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A Short Walk to Taman Menteng

Last week I got a chance to visit Taman Menteng (Park) located in the very heart of Menteng District. It is a nice, free and interactive park, a place you can breath fresh air in Central Jakarta.

Taman Menteng Glass Look

It used to be a football stadium for Persija Football club, got demolished during Sutiyoso Governor era after some struggles and demonstrations. The result? You can see in my photos; a neat and clean park.

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