T-Mobile G1 moves beyond 3G markets, available everywhere today

At launch, T-Mobile took the cautious route and launched its G1 in 3G markets alone (and when we say "cautious route" we mean "they didn't have enough to go around"). Times, though, they are a changin' -- and as of tomorrow, anyone within driving, walking, or bicycling range of a T-Mobile USA store or "eligible" partner store will be able to pick up their own little slice of Google history. Of course, EDGE customers could've always ordered one online, but it's nice to be able to see the colors in person -- because, you know, the "bronze" might not be exactly what you expected.

Windows 7 Beta goes public

But this time, you don't have to head over to your favorite torrent tracker to get it. Microsoft just began its Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview Program, which means you can head on over to your favorite internet, download the ISO, burn a DVD and start living the ultra-fantastic lifestyle of a Windows 7 user. The Beta expires August 1, 2009, and Microsoft is of course pilling on the caveats in case this destroys your computer with fire -- and limiting this first run of downloads to 2.5 million users. We're hearing reports of sluggish downloads at the moment, but we're sure with a bit of patience you can be rocking this OS -- or, you know... find it on the torrents.

Update: Oops. Microsoft's Windows 7 download servers have crashed under the strain as has the Microsoft blog reporting the crash. We'll let you know when the servers (and Windows 7 beta) return.

Yaesu VX-7R Radio Freeband Version:B3

this is my new Yaesu VX-7R radio
Version : B3 Order from ebay


step 1: remove the battery pack, you can see the Black sticker

step 2: locate row of eight jumpers, they are numbered
you will see number 2 and 4 was connected

step 3: remove solder jumper 2 and 4

step 4: reset microprocessor
(press 4+BAND + V/M, then turn on the Power)

Now you have free band

Freeband TX: 40.000Mhz - 224.995Mhz & 300Mhz - 579.995Mhz

Mars/Cap TX: 50Mhz - 54Mhz 140Mhz - 174Mhz & 222Mhz - 225Mhz & 420Mhz - 470Mhz.

How to operate a straight key

Since I have got my new straight key, so here is a very good video
to teach us how to operate straight key
It's Japanese language, but there are English caption on it, so enjoying.

K-4 Heavy Duty Telegraph key for Ham Radio

I just got my telegraph key today. It's pretty cool and I love it.
DJG-4 heavy duty telegraph key-- from China
This is the best telegraph key in China, I got it from ebay only $15.

Acer Aspire One BIOS Recovery

The AA1 has a built-in BIOS recovery routine, making it possible to flash the BIOS even if the system doesn't boot anymore. It's only meant for emergencies and may void your warranty, so use at your own risk.

Follow every step carefully!

First format an USB stick with FAT.

Download the latest BIOS, and put both FLASHIT.EXE and the BIOS file in the root directory of the stick. Rename the BIOS file to ZG5IA32.FD, that's important. Do not remove the USB stick.

Turn the AA1 off, make sure both battery and AC adapter are connected. Press Fn+Esc, keep it pressed and press the power button to turn the AA1 on. Release Fn+Esc after a few seconds, the power button will be blinking. Press the power button once. The AA1 will now initiate the BIOS flash, do not interrupt it under any circumstances. After a while the power button will stop blinking, and the AA1 will reboot shortly after. Wait patiently.

The BIOS has been flashed and all settings reset to default.

If for some reason you made a mistake during the procedure and it doesn't reboot by itself wait 5 minutes before turning it off, just to be safe that it isn't still flashing the BIOS.
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The BIOS is now also available from Acer Japan here. It's only the BIOS file with no tools to actually flash it. Instead Acer Japan uploaded a tool to flash the BIOS from within Windows, available here. It's official so it's probably safe to use.

Acer Taiwan put the BIOS online now as well, available here.

And finally the BIOS has been uploaded to their european server. There is actually a text file included which recommends to flash the BIOS from DOS via a bootable USB stick.

SONY NWZ-B105F Boot Error Fix

It Fix problem like:
player won't connect your computer
player won't turn on
player automatically turn off

NWZ-B105F Boot Error Fix:

Step 1. Press play while inserting into USB slot
Step 2. Windows recognizes, follow instructions to allow Windows (XP) to search for software (it installs device recovery)
Step 3. Format Drive using My computer/Windows Explorer
Step 4. Install Patch 1.1 from Sony.

So just MAKE SURE YOU PRESS PLAY BUTTON BEFORE/DURING FIRMWARE UPDATE.