It’s PC SHOW weekend! And I know how it feels to be squeezing in the crowd and itching to buy something home even when you’re not planning to. So today, I’m going to have a compiled release for Claud talks Gadgets aka Claud’s PC Show guide! I am going to tell you what I’d been using and itching to get and why you should look out for these gadgets too at PC Show 2009!

So what have I got in store for this issue of Claud talks Gadgets?

• A cool MP3 player
• Latest TVs
• Get a second screen for your lappy!
• A bad ass but very portable DSLR
• Many phones!
• And new macbook pro + iPhone 3GS

Let’s find out… keep scrolling after the fold.

Yes! I’m now mousing more than I use my trackpad! Ever since I got my macbook, the mice has not been my best friend. I got so used to the trackpad, I never ever thought of owning a mouse. But now, I’m a convert. I’m mousing more and more lately! All thanks to Targus Bluetooth Laser Mouse.

One reason why I don’t use a mouse is also because of the need of one more USB port. Never thought of getting a bluetooth mouse till I tried the Targus mice. Connecting it is so easy, all you need is to pair it once and the next time you used it, it’ll get paired automatically.

One year plus after using my macbook, I started to feel the heat coming out from below. When it gets too hot, the hard disk will start complaining by a loud spinning and heating sound. Than my left hand will start heating up too. I tried lifting up with the ball thinggy I got from Challenger to let the heat escape, but it didn’t help much. When I was asked to try a new product from Targus, I was skeptical. Will it really work? I’ve seen many similar products in stores before, but many of them looks like some China made product that I was afraid of trying.

When I received the brown box from Targus, my first impression was “WoW!” And than, “Will this really work?”

The Targus Chill Mat is created specially for mac. The sleek and simple design fits nicely with my macbook. And it was love at first touched – between the Chill Mat and my Macbook. See how loving they look together! (Pardon the dirty looking macbook! Its sign that I should get a new one soon!)

The Targus Chill Mat has dual USB powered fans that are strategically placed for optimal cooling. And you can use the Chill Mat on your lap too! The soft mesh bottom is breathable and facilitates air flow and keeps your lap cool. With the tilted angle design, it is ergonomically positioned for comfortable use on both on the lap and desktop.

Since its USB powered, you just need to connect the Chill Mat to your macbook and switched it on!

My verdict after using the Targus Chill Mat for Mac? I’m loving it! I’m using it everyday in my office. Great for long hours of heavy loading on my macbook, and it really works! And its silent too. You cannot hear the spinning fans at all! No more grumbling from my macbook when I’m using the Chill Mat. My macbook will still scold me whenever I use it at home, cause there’s no cooling mat below it. Hurhur!

Targus Chill Mat for Mac is available in stores and you can get yours at S$72.90. Price is a little steep, but its worth it!

My table at the office…

P/s: I know this is my second Claud talks gadgets this week! But I’m having sooo many things on my CtG list now! Will be pushing out more CtG for the rest of the week! So many that I’m considering setting up another blog just for gadgets! *faints*

I’m loving my new toy! Do you know what is it?

I’m stuck in a decision now. I don’t know which is a better alternative to take. I need help! If you’re a mac user, a photographer, a videographer, a video editor, or a web2.0 enthus like me (ahem ahem!), than can you pleaseeee help me?

I’m now using a macbook 2GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo with 2GB 667 MHz memory. My harddisk memory (80GB) is drying up and had to backup lots of things in my external HDD daily to make space for more new stuff. 80GB where got enough???

Recently I found myself doing LOTS and LOTS of HD video editing and post processing tons of high resolution photos. Up top of these, I will be starting to create my own music with Garageband and thus need lots lots lots more storage and faster and better processors.

So now I’ve given myself a couple of choices. I need help to decide which is the most cost effective one. Do you think you can help?

Option 1
Buy a 500GB Seagate Free Agent HDD + upgrade my current 80GB internal HDD to 200GB + iMovie08 upgrade
This option, I will have to fork out cash for all the above. It’ll probably set me back to about $600 cash.

Option 2
Sell off my 1 year old macbook (with 3 more years warranty) + buy a macbook pro on interest free installment plan + 500GB Seagate Free Agent HDD
For this option, I will get some cash in hand from the sale of my current macbook, and I’ll end myself up with yet another installment plan which will probably be around $200 for 24months. The cash in hand I can use it to buy the Seagate HDD and offset whatever outstanding bills for my cards. Hmm… tempting option.

Option 3
Stick to whatever I have now and just dump all rarely used files into hundreds of DVDs. And continue to backup and delete files from my macbook to make room for new stuff.
This one, I will most probably end up wasting lots of time everyday trying to find files to remove, delete and transfer to external HDD or DVDs. Time is not an option as I’m running out of time!

So now what? Is there an option 4 for me? How???

Every since I upgraded my macbook to Leopard OS, everytime I surf the net, my browser will auto close on me! I’d tried it with Firfox, Camino, Flock and Safari! What the hell is wrong with my installation?

I am so pissed when the browser auto closes and I had to loose all my previously typed data! And whenever I read something, it auto closes on me! How am I suppose to enjoy my surfing like that? This is sooo frustrating! Anyone got solution for me?

*A desprately needing help to solve the auto closing of browser* Claudia

Finally got hold of the Leopard installation disc. Didn’t even do much research before installation, I just whacked it after backing up my files into my portable hdd. The entire installation took more than 2 hours and when it’s done, I’m already half asleep. But determined to test this new cat out, I struggled to keep awake.

The first 5 min was alright. I tried the Spaces feature and I simply love the new Finder! Next 10 min was spent trying to figure out why my Starhub mobile didn’t manage to connect itself when I plugged in. I panicked. After several plugging in and out of the Huawei E170 USB Stick, I gave up. I tried connecting to the crazy mio from my home and surprisingly it connected itself without any problem! But it’s only good for internet connection for browsing web, my adium had problem connecting.

Quickly googled (always my hero!) for solution. And after checking out several forums and blogs, finally I found the reason why! After reconfiguring the network settings, I managed to get it connected. *HAPPY!*

And the last 5 min was spent typing this entry. I’ll be exploring more of this new cat over the weekend. Hope it’ll not disappoint.

*meow!*