Maybe some of you haven't got the information, that Telkomsel is implementing 3.5G Data Connection. With Telkom Flash as brand, they cover some areas in Jakarta such as Pondok Indah and Kelapa Gading as initial trial. The interesting news is the pricing scheme.TelkomFlash is using time-based as pricing …

Glad to hear that Hutchison Group will operate their mobile network in Jakarta soon. Branding with name "3" - Three (applies to other countries too: UK, Australia), I believe it will bring a new competition to existing 'local' GSM operator (XL, Indosat, Telkomsel). With international expertise and competitive pricing, it will …

I'm using Sony Ericsson M600i and Apple MacBook (Intel) running Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.8. I've got problem when I want to dial GPRS using bluetooth or cable from the Mac. Tried to pair the bluetooth connection was not successful since the Mac didn't recognize the phone.

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Well, after trying Blitz Megaplex Cinema in Bandung (see my post Paris Van Java), today is its soft opening in Grand Indonesia Jakarta. Not much can be revealed: ticket price, ~~schedule~~, and promotion (HSBC Credit Card Promo should be brought here too :) ), but I think it is the largest screen …

Finally I got my MacBook (3/16). Well, all I can say is after using this Mac I will dump my Windows XP. Let me describe one by one. Technically, it is a white MacBook, with Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz and 1 GB SO-DIMM Memory, with Max OS X Tiger 10.4.8 as software bundling.

First, let me describe the packaging first. As I have used several laptop brands (Toshiba, Compaq, HP, Sony Vaio), I never feel excitement of opening packaging of a new laptop. Usually just open the brown (cheap) box, removing all plastics and styrofoam, take out laptop and turn it on. No, MacBook has a different feeling. Once I open the brown box, the shiny white box appears. It is a white box with outstanding printing and materials, that was just the start of journey.

Woke up in 3 AM is a rare case for me, especially unable to get sleep again. It was because over-excited. Yes, I am waiting for my new MacBook to be delivered to my door step. Oh, it has never been like this, like a kid couldn't wait for his …

Got this from somewhere. Enjoy Jakarta Busway Map (Peta Rute Busway TransJakarta)

As today (Dec 08), Jakarta has 7 lines / corridors of Busway. Ticket fare is still IDR 3,500 per trip to anywhere including many connections. They plan to raise ticket fare on 2009 along with new lines opening …