(Re-)Connect with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers

Still remember the older days where I was using dial-up connections and modem, the internet speed was slower and only one of us in the household can access to internet at any point of time. So everyday, me and my family will be fighting for the internet connection.

With technology advancing in today's world, such problem can be easily solved. When I am at home, other than eating and sleeping, I spend most of my time sitting down in front of computer or playing with my phone. Therefore, having a wireless network is something I couldn't live without.

So today, I will be sharing with you about one of the pioneered wireless connectivity brand - Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers that makes Wireless-AC connectivity possible in every home.

Since its inception in 1988, Linksys has enable a connected lifestyle for people at home, at work and on the move with entertainment, security and Internet access through innovative features.

Thanks to Linksys, I have the opportunity to meet the team and understand more about the latest range of product series. The event was held at Cups N Canvas located at Selegie Road.

Linksys Singapore showcased its latest range of Home Networking products, designed to address every wireless need in the home. Packed with the latest technologies that deliver smart features on top of reliable performance, these products complement each other to ensure better signal coverage throughout the home, whether users are in a studio apartment, HDB flat or a three-storey bungalow.

3 key messages that I learnt from the presentation by Mr Tang Boon Ping, Director, Asia, Linksys and Belkin:

1. Linksys is back and is committed to investing & growing the networking business.

2. Linksys = Technology innovator + best in class performance.

3. Linksys differentiates with Smart Wi-Fi ecosystem in both consumer and smart business space.

Mr Tang has shared with us that since joining the Belkin family in March 2013, Linksys is now more committed than ever to equipping every home with a premier ecosystem of wireless connectivity, given the increasing number of mobile devices used and the demand for a reliable and consistently strong wireless network throughout the home.

Their products sport the latest technologies that allow devices to communicate with one another so that users can stay instantaneously updated with the content they care about.

More than just providing the hardware for a home network, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi ecosystem has become the central hub supporting today’s modern and connected homes, giving users the ability to do more with their home networks. The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi platform offers a complete and complementary ecosystem to Linksys consumers by creating and supporting a comprehensive range of tools and mobile applications that deliver effortless control and greater connectivity over home networks anytime and anywhere.

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools.

With its simple and intuitive interface, users get to stay connected with their home network anywhere, with the ability to monitor network activity in the home and set device or website prioritisation for video streaming and online gaming. Parents who are concerned about what their young children are surfing on the Internet can control content that is deemed inappropriate, while users can also have the option to create a separate, password-protected guest network. 

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Third Party Developed Applications.

Next, Jai, Head of Linksys BU - Intl. Markets shared with us more about the range of products.

The range of products showcased includes: 

1. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA6200 Dual-Band AC900 Wireless AC 

2. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA6300 Dual Band N300 + AC867 Advanced Multimedia 

3. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA6700 Dual Band N450 + AC1300 HD Video Pro 

4. RE2000 Wireless Range Extender N300 Dual Band 

5. AE6000 Wireless Mini USB Adapter AC580 Dual Band 

6. WUSB6300 Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB Adapter

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC900 (EA6200)

With speeds of up to 300 Mbps* for 802.11n clients and up to 867 Mbps* for 802.11ac clients, the EA6200 is an easy-to-use router for small to mid-sized home networks. 

Upgrade to the latest wireless-AC technology and enjoy seamless video streaming and fast content sharing across devices. Wireless AC technology provides gigabit Wi-Fi speeds and highpowered signal amplifiers, allowing large video or music files to download faster and sync more quickly for a better streaming and sharing experience.

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA6300

It is built with the latest Draft 802.11ac technology for the highest quality performance and range. It has an approximately 3x speed of Wireless-N and 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports to to connect wired devices at speeds 10X faster than Fast Ethernet.

Linksys Wireless-AC USB Adapter (WUSB6300)

Connect and upgrade your laptop or desktop computers to the newest, most powerful wireless-AC technology and enjoy increased transfer speeds and range. It offers speeds up to 867 Mbps* on the 5 GHz band and up to 300 Mbps* on the 2.4 GHz band

LINKSYS - WUSB6300 Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB Adapter

Experience the super speed benefits with USB 3.0 combined with an enhanced antenna which offers optimal coverage and range.

Parents who are concerned about what their young children are surfing on the Internet can control content that is deemed inappropriate, while users can also have the option to create a separate, password-protected guest network.

Wireless Mini USB Adapter AE6000

Easily connect using the Setup Wizard or by using the WPS button. High performance HD video and gaming. Unique mini design for easier mobility.

In partnership with Challenger in Singapore, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC900 (EA6200) will be exclusively available at all Challenger superstore outlets from 15 October to 15 December at a promotional price of S$209 with GST. Challenger members will enjoy a further discounted price of S$179 with GST during this period. 

Thereafter, from 16 December 2013 onwards, the router will also be available at all other leading IT stores. 

The Linksys Wireless-AC USB Adapter (WUSB6300) is currently available at all leading IT stores for a suggested retail price of S$99 with GST.

After the presentation, it's time to start our lunch.

I had Pasta with mushrooms and bacon in Cream Sauce for my main course. The pasta was good and I finished every bits of it.

Cloudy apple drink to go along with my food.

Brownie with ice-cream to end off my lunch. Every mouth tastes heavenly delicious. Again, I wiped off every bits of it.

How can we not have a group photo every time we meet?

Thanks GF for the photo.

Thanks Luana for the photo, it was an enjoyable cosy session.

Let us all stay connected with Linksys. 

For more information, please visit www.linksys.com

Happenings in October - Fide Fashion Week 2013 + G Dragon + Chriz Tong Unfinished Concert

Saturday 5/10/13

I made my first visit down to Monster Curry located at Ion Orchard for dinner that Saturday.

What do you think of when you hear Monster Curry?

Huge portion?

Expensive price?

Super spicy curry?

Well, let me reveal the answer in a short moment.

Monster Curry is actually the biggest and heaviest Japanese Curry Rice in Singapore.

Monster Curry offers  a variety of the difference choice of curry and they are selling at an affordable price. Over at the right of the menu, you can see the spicy choice. There are a total of 5 levels of spiciness that you can choose from. For spice lovers, this is something that you should not miss out.

I had Cheese Chicken Katsu Curry with 1 level of flame.

One thing that is unique about their curry is that it is made from fresh fruits, a healthier choice.

You may think that the portion actually look normal in the picture. Don't be shock, the portion is really huge in fact. I must say the serving is generous. If you are not a big eater, I would recommend to have it share between 2 person.

When it comes to Japanese food, chicken curry rice is always one of my favourite.

Cheese Chicken Katsu Curry at Monster Curry simply taste delicious. Unlike the usual curry rice where the curry sauce is poured all over the bowl, covering the chicken and rice, the curry at Monster Curry is poured at the side for dip and mix.

The chicken katsu is crispy good on the outer with the meat being tender in the inner, it is fried to perfection. With the thick curry sauce, it spiced up my appetite and I finished almost the whole bowl except with some rice leftover. $14 for a such a big bowl is really worth the price.

Monster Curry is a nice and cosy place where you can hang out with friends for a meal. I would love to come back again next time to try out other varieties of curry. 

Monster Curry @ ION Orchard

Orchard Turn #B4-52 

ION Orchard Singapore 238801 

Tel: 6509 4555

Saturday 12/10/13

I was here at Marina Bay Sands Convention Hall for Fide Fashion Week 2013. Thanks Andrew for the invitation (:

The runway looked so different from the usual fashion show that I went.

The design and decoration of the ballroom was inspired by the streets of New York, Lower East Side and Greenwich Village. The set features a close resemblance to the actual street in New York, with carpet grass, the iconic lamp posts and authentic shop fronts. Two rows of shops flank the runway, with rows of elegant Tiffany chairs on both sides for guests to sit during shows.

The schedule for today was men collection:

Burkman Bros.

Burkman Bros is a New York-based label by the creative partnership of Doug and Ben Burkman, 2 entrepreneurial Canadian brothers who launched the label in 2009. With their previous experience as designers at Gap Inc., they are experts at design skills and incorporating unique fabrics for their clothes.

Burkman Bros is a line of casual menswear that deftly marries rugged good looks with classic preppy styling. Their tailored fit and menswear pieces are influenced by their love for travels, making each season of their collection fresh and new. 

The brothers are also known for their honest “if I wouldn’t wear it, I wouldn’t make it” approach to their designs.

The convention hall was crowded with many young girls. This is because Kwon Ji Yong aka G-Dragon will  be performing live at Fashion Week 2013. Leader of the pop-sensation band, Big Bang was back in Singapore again for a solo act.

Right after Burkman Bros show was G Dragon's solo act, the ticket holders were then being brought into another hall for the showcase. Though my ticket couldn't admit into the hall, but I could hear him singing live as I was only one door apart. So near yet so far.

Though I couldn't watch Ji Yong performing live, I felt satisfied too watching his performance on screen and listening to his live singing.

G-Dragon is certainly one of Asia’s biggest young talent. 

Described as the “most fashionable” member of his band, G-Dragon’s tight control on his image and artistry has won him praises. The fashionista’s role in influencing fashion trends in South Korea has made him the only man selected as one of the “50 Reasons Why Seoul is the Best City” by CNN. Equally compelling are his frequent changes of hairstyles and hair colour, which sparks off a fever amongst his fans and sets a new trend.

G Dragon had brought us a total of 5 songs during the showcase. I just love his extravagant dances and visuals.

It was a short half an hour performance. I was grooving along with his music, it was awesome. Ji Yong, please come back to Singapore again soon.

We went for an interval break before the next show commenced.

The next show was Uomo Collezioni.

Uomo Collezioni offers a wide range of ready to wear and made to measure collections of suits, leisurewear and hand crafted luxury accessories from premium European brands.

After Uomo Collezioni, I left for my dinner appointment. Felt a little wasted because G Dragon made a special appearance for the next fashion show, Surrender. Argh, I missed the chance of seeing him in person that day. So sad!!!! All the fashion shows were all push up an hour later than the schedule time. If they do start on time, I will definitely stay for Surrender. I was so hungry by the time Uomo Collezioni ended so I left. But anyway, I didn't know G Dragon will be gracing Surrender too.

Sunday 20/10/13

Before Chriz Tong's concert, Christin and I met up early for dinner at Sushi Express. Thanks gal for being there early despite the heavy rain, by the time I reached, Christin was already the first in the queue. GF was late that day, so the two of us went ahead for our dinner first.

What I like about Sushi Express is that the price is affordable at $1.50 per plate and the food are freshly served on a conveyor belt.

One negative point is that there is a time slot given to us, we are only allowed 50 minutes dining time. So if you exceed the time given, extra charges might be imposed. GF managed to join us during the last 10 minutes and she finished as much plates as us.

This is nice, I had two plates of this.

Wish we had more time given to us, we have so much things to chat with one another. We then went over to Esplanade Recital Studio for Chriz Tong's unfinished concert.

Sitting at the studio and listening to the familiar songs was what that made the night great.

Chriz Tong’s unique vocals and talent was discovered at the 2005 Rhapsody Singing Contest. After which, She then went through a series of vocal training in a professional recording studio creating her own distinctive style of music.

Chriz had her first ever concert at the Esplanade Recital Studio, where she serenaded her audiences with the rendition of her popular TV drama series theme songs like “Kampong Ties”, “Truth, Virtue and Beauty” and “Coffee Love Song”, which brings back many memories of the drama.

The “Unfinished Concert” theme was inspired by her latest TV drama series, Love at Risk’s sub-theme song titled “An unfinished love song”. “Unfinished” refers to Chriz’s constant dedication and passion to sing more well-received songs for her fans and audiences.

Credits to Steven Teo / J2meepok.com for The Red Planet Group.

Chriz had changed into another outfit and back on stage with guitar performance. Chriz was so humble to put a "P plate" on as she only started to play guitar 3 weeks ago. She felt that as a singer, she needs to pick up the skill of playing at least one instrument. I admired her determination.

Wow, her vocal is really good and impressive. Just the first song has already got me loving her voice and singing. Not only is she good at Mandarin songs, she is equally good at singing English song. She sang Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys that night too.

Credits to Steven Teo / J2meepok.com for The Red Planet Group.

Just like most concerts, there is guest performer. Chriz had invited Peter Lao Shi, 陈彼得老师, as her guest performer. Both of them had collaborate and sing a duet song "愛你" for a TV drama serial theme song 砂锅肉骨茶.

This song is really nice and catchy. I like it when I first listen to it.

Credits to Steven Teo / J2meepok.com for The Red Planet Group.

Chriz had brought us the drama theme song for Love Risk, 爱情风险, another nice song that I liked. But my favourite song of all is still the encore song, "啡情歌" from the drama 《96C咖啡.》

喝一口等待情绪蔓延

让味蕾停在感动的世界

且随时间经过

看爱情的视野

给风吹过多少寂寞

Thanks Chriz and her band for putting up a wonderful performance, the concert was a great success. Hope to hear more good music from Chriz again.

To find out more about Chriz Tong, please visit her facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/chrizweien

Wednesday 23/10/13

I had lunch over at Tiffany Café & Restaurant @ Furama City Centre. Currently, there is a 1-for-1 international buffet lunch and dinner. We decided to give it a try and it cost us about $30 each. 

Tiffany Café & Restaurant served an International (Malay Kitchen) array. If you are looking for halal restaurant, Tiffany Café & Restaurant is one that you can consider.

Personally, I think that the selection of food is a little disappointing. There isn't much selection that I can choose for. I had walked a few rounds without knowing what to take.

I all the way aim for mash mallow and cookies for dessert.

They were irresistible, I had took 2 rounds of mash mallow and cookies. I did not take any cake because I was already feeling full. I just wanna had a sweet bite to end off my lunch.