Marauder: ARP's Resident Gadget guy

peaz · 17th Dec 2004, 10:27 AM

Ok I know. This took a while, but here it is

GETTING TO KNOW YOU..
What's your full name?
Chan Wei Min

Your age:
27

Where do you live?
Petaling Jaya

Hair color?
Black

If you could dye your hair any color, what would you choose?
I wouldn't cause I don't like the feeling of foreign chemicals on my hair.

Eye color?
I think it's the usual brown.

Do you wear contacts/glasses?
Glasses

Occupation?
Software Developer

Can you touch your nose with your tongue?
If I stretched it hard enough I'd probably cut my tongue on my teeth before it'd touch my tongue

Curl your tongue?
Yes.

Do you drive fast?
My wife says I'm the most cowardest, law abiding driver she has ever known. Does that give you enough of a hint?

Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?
no.

How many different cities have you lived in?
one.

What's under your bed?
Nothing.

What's on your mouse pad?
What mouse pad?

What book are you reading now?
none.

Your most prized possession?
Hmmm.. tough... most probably my Toshiba M200 Tablet PC

The next event/acquisition you're looking forward to?
O2 XPhone 2.

What's your hobby?
I write programs.

Do you cook?
No, the pinnacle of my culinary skills happen to be a Japanese Tamago Brick.

Can we have a picture of you?
Isn't there one floating around in the forums? During the Rojakpot BBQ or something.

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Hmmm... define crazy... I've done a lot of crazy stuff, and nothing particularly stands out right now.

Any photo of that?
Like I said.. nothing stands out right now.

FAVORITE THINGS...
Favorite food?
Hmmm... nothing in particular...

Favorite drink?
Again.. nothing I'd actively seek out to drink to be called a favorite

Favorite alcoholic drink?
Can't take alcohol, body reacts badly to it.

Favorite car?
Dodge Viper, then I'd get flogged by the car enthusiast.. WHICH MODEL??? Then I'll tell them I have NO IDEA!!

I just happen to like the design of the Viper series

Favorite sports?
Don't play sports.

Favorite time of the year?
Non.

Favorite relaxation spot?
Anywhere I can play games on.

Favorite music?
Video Game Music, especially if they happen to be played by an orchestra!

Favorite board game?
Don't play board games.

Favorite book?
Hmmm... non that I can recall.

Favorite cartoon growing up?
Transformers... More than meets the eye!

Favorite movie so far?
Hmmm... it'll have to be... Spaceballs!

Favorite gadget own so far?
My Creative Zen Portable Media Center, makes waiting a lot more easier! Just took it on a trip and it makes the 4 hour plane ride seems so much faster.

Favorite part of a computer?
I love the computer as a whole, no biasness to anything.

Favorite programming language?
Visual Basic!!

Favorite game console and why?
The XBox. When you turn on the XBox, the TV kicks into Progressive Display mode, the amp automatically detects the pressence of a Dolby Digital surround sound signal and kicks into the appropraite setting. And that makes me feel that I spent my money properly on my gear. Before you start flaming me, the PS2 even with the appropraite component cables doesn't seem to want to display in progressive mode, and audio wise games support Dolby Pro Logic which means I have to toggle the amp manually myself

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Favorite game (any platform)?
Hmmm.. tough choice.... VERY tough choice. Right now it'll have to be Viewtiful Joe for the Gamecube, for being the first game which made me want to hurl the controller through the TV!

Favorite toy?
Non, I like all my toys equally!

Favorite mobile phone?
O2 XPhone 2, yes it's not out for sale yet. But I've seen it... it's very nice!

Star Trek or Star Wars? Why?
Hmmm.. I'd have to say Star Trek. I guess I prefer the technology in Star Trek. Yeah yeah, Sun Crusher, Death Stars, etc. etc. Not worth a squat when your crew get's transported off the bridge because your shields failed!

ON ARP...
Member since:
I can't remember!

Discovered it through:
Ken asked me to join.

Most frequently visit: (i.e. BOG, which forum, news, reviews, etc)
Errr.. forums I guess and even then not a lot!

Fondest memory/Best thing about ARP?
Fondest memory... nothing in particular yet. Best thing about ARP, people read what I write... I hope!!

Person you would most like to meet from the community? (whom you've not met!)
I don't know half the people in the forums, I don't even lurk enough!

One thing you'd like to see on the site:
Nothing that's on my mind right now.

LIFE AS A BIG PICTURE...
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
What day is it?

If I had a lot of money, I would...
Make my family happy, and do what I can for charity

If I had the time, I would...
Write a game!

What inspires you?
I'd have to say... necessity!

Everytime I think of doing something.. it's always because I need it!

Lifetime goals?
Keep family happy, write programs that people use

Why do you like gadgets so much?
I just seem to find it interesting how things can be accomplish by them! And how they make my life more interesting!

If a gadget is to be invented specifically for you, what would it be?
A PC that's small, or can be shrinked to a small pocketable size. Yet runs normal applications, has adequet computing power, has LOOOOOONGGG battery life, and keep me connected to the net. Here's to seeing how the OQO and FlipStart fare!

If you are given the chance to meet any one person in the world, who would it be and why?
At this point of time? I would like to meet the person responsible for making the ending for Halo 2 and let him know EXACTLY how I feel about!

Other than world peace, what would you wish for if you are given 3 wishes?
1. Savegame Slots for my life so I can save before making stupid moves.
2. A steady flow of money which would not arouse any legal attention on where it's coming from.

3. Ability to move through time as an observer just for the heck of it!

Where is the one place you would most want to visit if money is not a problem?
Akihabara, Japan... GADGET HAVEN!!!

What is the Matrix?
A game of SimCity!

Who are you going to interview?
Errr.. I don't know anyone well enough!!!

peaz · 17th Dec 2004, 10:31 AM

I have some follow up questions too!!!

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Can we have a picture of you?
Isn't there one floating around in the forums? During the Rojakpot BBQ or something.

What about the Matrix or Star Wars ones

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What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Hmmm... define crazy... I've done a lot of crazy stuff, and nothing particularly stands out right now.

Crazy whacky, Crazy silly, anything I suppose. What you would define Crazy as. Tell us one of them then. Crazy accounts with your gadgets? Crazy account with your Heelys?

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Favorite food?
Hmmm... nothing in particular...

Hey, you have to love at least one right?

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Who are you going to interview?
Errr.. I don't know anyone well enough!!!

Well, you still need to choose one... haha

I'm sure you know a couple of guys here. Remember, you can form any questions you like and get them asked wide open in cyberspace

marauderz · 17th Dec 2004, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by peaz

Can we have a picture of you?

Fine fine...

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Originally Posted by Peaz

Craziest thing you've ever done

There was this one time at band camp where I.... Ok.. that's not right.

The craziest thing would be heeling down to Mid Valley Megamall on the Flyover which you have to walk across when you take an LRT to the Bangsar stop and then want to walk over to Mid Valley. My soles smelt of burnt rubber when I reached the base.

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Originally Posted by Peaz

Favorite Food

I'm sitting here scratching my head, wondering what the heck is my favorite food... and I still can't come out with anything

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Originally Posted by Peaz

Who to interview next

So who wants to stand up to the choping board?

Chai · 17th Dec 2004, 11:31 AM

Although I don't know anything else to ask you, but this interview is funny!

How about this. What annoys you most when falcone do something to you physically?

marauderz · 17th Dec 2004, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Although I don't know anything else to ask you, but this interview is funny!

How about this. What annoys you most when falcone do something to you physically?

No comment!

peaz · 17th Dec 2004, 11:34 AM

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I'm sitting here scratching my head, wondering what the heck is my favorite food... and I still can't come out with anything

not even sushi? Hmmm

Adrian Wong · 17th Dec 2004, 01:08 PM

ROTFL!! Great interview! And I love that picture!

I suggest interviewing Falcone.. This is a good opportunity for some "revenge" action!

peaz · 17th Dec 2004, 04:40 PM

Hahaha. YEAH... let's all go and grill falcone after we finish grilling marauder

Hmmm Marauder, here's a question for you...

Why do you like the Nintendo platform so much?

Why Gameboy?

Why not Playstation?

marauderz · 17th Dec 2004, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by peaz

Why do you like the Nintendo platform so much?

Cause there are great games to be played there!

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Why Gameboy?

Game anywhere you feel like it... why not? Granted I'm sure my wife doesn't like it when I pull out my GBA during one of her friend's wedding dinners..

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Why not Playstation?

I DO have a PS2, I didn't say i hated it. But like I said, with an XBOX my investment in home AV equipement feels worth while when I turn it on.

plasma · 17th Dec 2004, 05:09 PM

have you ever wrote weird programs when u're bored???

17th Dec 2004, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,499 Reputation: 1633 Rep Power: 30	Marauder: ARP's Resident Gadget guy Ok I know. This took a while, but here it is GETTING TO KNOW YOU.. What's your full name? Chan Wei Min Your age: 27 Where do you live? Petaling Jaya Hair color? Black If you could dye your hair any color, what would you choose? I wouldn't cause I don't like the feeling of foreign chemicals on my hair. Eye color? I think it's the usual brown. Do you wear contacts/glasses? Glasses Occupation? Software Developer Can you touch your nose with your tongue? If I stretched it hard enough I'd probably cut my tongue on my teeth before it'd touch my tongue Curl your tongue? Yes. Do you drive fast? My wife says I'm the most cowardest, law abiding driver she has ever known. Does that give you enough of a hint? Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? no. How many different cities have you lived in? one. What's under your bed? Nothing. What's on your mouse pad? What mouse pad? What book are you reading now? none. Your most prized possession? Hmmm.. tough... most probably my Toshiba M200 Tablet PC The next event/acquisition you're looking forward to? O2 XPhone 2. What's your hobby? I write programs. Do you cook? No, the pinnacle of my culinary skills happen to be a Japanese Tamago Brick. Can we have a picture of you? Isn't there one floating around in the forums? During the Rojakpot BBQ or something. What is the craziest thing you have ever done? Hmmm... define crazy... I've done a lot of crazy stuff, and nothing particularly stands out right now. Any photo of that? Like I said.. nothing stands out right now. FAVORITE THINGS... Favorite food? Hmmm... nothing in particular... Favorite drink? Again.. nothing I'd actively seek out to drink to be called a favorite Favorite alcoholic drink? Can't take alcohol, body reacts badly to it. Favorite car? Dodge Viper, then I'd get flogged by the car enthusiast.. WHICH MODEL??? Then I'll tell them I have NO IDEA!! I just happen to like the design of the Viper series Favorite sports? Don't play sports. Favorite time of the year? Non. Favorite relaxation spot? Anywhere I can play games on. Favorite music? Video Game Music, especially if they happen to be played by an orchestra! Favorite board game? Don't play board games. Favorite book? Hmmm... non that I can recall. Favorite cartoon growing up? Transformers... More than meets the eye! Favorite movie so far? Hmmm... it'll have to be... Spaceballs! Favorite gadget own so far? My Creative Zen Portable Media Center, makes waiting a lot more easier! Just took it on a trip and it makes the 4 hour plane ride seems so much faster. Favorite part of a computer? I love the computer as a whole, no biasness to anything. Favorite programming language? Visual Basic!! Favorite game console and why? The XBox. When you turn on the XBox, the TV kicks into Progressive Display mode, the amp automatically detects the pressence of a Dolby Digital surround sound signal and kicks into the appropraite setting. And that makes me feel that I spent my money properly on my gear. Before you start flaming me, the PS2 even with the appropraite component cables doesn't seem to want to display in progressive mode, and audio wise games support Dolby Pro Logic which means I have to toggle the amp manually myself Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Favorite game (any platform)? Hmmm.. tough choice.... VERY tough choice. Right now it'll have to be Viewtiful Joe for the Gamecube, for being the first game which made me want to hurl the controller through the TV! Favorite toy? Non, I like all my toys equally! Favorite mobile phone? O2 XPhone 2, yes it's not out for sale yet. But I've seen it... it's very nice! Star Trek or Star Wars? Why? Hmmm.. I'd have to say Star Trek. I guess I prefer the technology in Star Trek. Yeah yeah, Sun Crusher, Death Stars, etc. etc. Not worth a squat when your crew get's transported off the bridge because your shields failed! ON ARP... Member since: I can't remember! Discovered it through: Ken asked me to join. Most frequently visit: (i.e. BOG, which forum, news, reviews, etc) Errr.. forums I guess and even then not a lot! Fondest memory/Best thing about ARP? Fondest memory... nothing in particular yet. Best thing about ARP, people read what I write... I hope!! Person you would most like to meet from the community? (whom you've not met!) I don't know half the people in the forums, I don't even lurk enough! One thing you'd like to see on the site: Nothing that's on my mind right now. LIFE AS A BIG PICTURE... What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? What day is it? If I had a lot of money, I would... Make my family happy, and do what I can for charity If I had the time, I would... Write a game! What inspires you? I'd have to say... necessity! Everytime I think of doing something.. it's always because I need it! Lifetime goals? Keep family happy, write programs that people use Why do you like gadgets so much? I just seem to find it interesting how things can be accomplish by them! And how they make my life more interesting! If a gadget is to be invented specifically for you, what would it be? A PC that's small, or can be shrinked to a small pocketable size. Yet runs normal applications, has adequet computing power, has LOOOOOONGGG battery life, and keep me connected to the net. Here's to seeing how the OQO and FlipStart fare! If you are given the chance to meet any one person in the world, who would it be and why? At this point of time? I would like to meet the person responsible for making the ending for Halo 2 and let him know EXACTLY how I feel about! Other than world peace, what would you wish for if you are given 3 wishes? 1. Savegame Slots for my life so I can save before making stupid moves. 2. A steady flow of money which would not arouse any legal attention on where it's coming from. 3. Ability to move through time as an observer just for the heck of it! Where is the one place you would most want to visit if money is not a problem? Akihabara, Japan... GADGET HAVEN!!! What is the Matrix? A game of SimCity! Who are you going to interview? Errr.. I don't know anyone well enough!!! __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Visit my web gallery - Ken's Digital Canvas Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Sterling@PJ Community Forums

17th Dec 2004, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,272 Reputation: 3862 Rep Power: 71	Although I don't know anything else to ask you, but this interview is funny! How about this. What annoys you most when falcone do something to you physically? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

17th Dec 2004, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,678 Reputation: 2878 Rep Power: 64	ROTFL!! Great interview! And I love that picture! I suggest interviewing Falcone.. This is a good opportunity for some "revenge" action! __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

17th Dec 2004, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,499 Reputation: 1633 Rep Power: 30	Hahaha. YEAH... let's all go and grill falcone after we finish grilling marauder Hmmm Marauder, here's a question for you... Why do you like the Nintendo platform so much? Why Gameboy? Why not Playstation? __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Visit my web gallery - Ken's Digital Canvas Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Sterling@PJ Community Forums

17th Dec 2004, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
plasma Active Join Date: 8 Feb 2004 Location: Penang Posts: 677 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 5	have you ever wrote weird programs when u're bored??? __________________ Plasma's Idiosyncrasies

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