MY Traffic Eye v1.3

Malaysia (currently Kuala Lumpur & Penang) Traffic Camera application for Windows Mobile (now called Windows Phone) updated to version 1.3. Below what’s new in this version.

This is a Freeware which I developed and contribute to WinMo community. Want to know the history of this application? Kindly refer to my previous blog entry here.

What’s New

• Single (CAB) released support QVGA and VGA. WQVGA and WVGA work fine, only draw back was screen not optimized.
• Upgraded the GUI
• Traffic Camera from LLM (LDP, SPRINT and Penang Bridge)
• Traffic Camera from PLUS (apparently offline)

Download this Freeware from GetJar App Store
http://www.getjar.com/mobile/31613/my-traffic-eye-for-htc-touch/
(note: GetJar might take 24H before latest version published)

To-Do on upcoming version

• More Traffic Camera from LLM (Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia)
• Favorite Camera List

Leave your ideas / comment / feedback / features request kindly leave it in this blog entry. Thanks.

Malaysia (KL) Traffic Camera Windows Mobile Application

09-Nov-09: version 1.2 released, scroll down for details on changes.

Inspired by this iPhone application "MyEyes Traffic" mention in Star Online, I decided to created one for Windows Mobile (now called Windows Phone). This freeware traffic camera for Kuala Lumpur and surrounding are developed using Visual Studio, feel free to try out and give me feedback. I spend about 3 hours to create this apps, basic function ready but still need more works.

Local iPhone traffic app a hit – Star Online
http://star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp?file=/2009/10/22/technology/20091022122337&sec=technology

To do list:

• Traffic Camera for Plus and other location
• Multiple Screen Resolution support (QVGA, VGA, WQVGA...)
  
• User define Favorite Location Listing
• User define Auto Refresh Interval
• etc.

Refer latest blog entry for download
Download “MY Traffic Eye” Windows Mobile CAB installation file from link below;
Windows Mobile Setup (CAB)
Windows Mobile Setup – VGA PPC (CAB)

Additional Notes

• Image downloaded from http://www.itis.com.my
• Each Image downloaded is about 6KB
• Current auto refresh interval = 5 seconds
  

What’s New v1.2 (09-Nov-2009)

• Release VGA version. Might released WVGA version if there are request.
• Added road direction info.
• Change Auto Refresh interval to 5 seconds.
• Added Zoom In function for QVGA version of the program.
• Upgraded the UI.
• Added error handler to make it more stable.

Merdeka !!!

Check out Bing homepage on Merdeka day!!!

Panli.com – online shopping in China

Bump into this site which provide shopping service for china. With this you can buy from China site like TaoBao and no need to worried about the seller not sending items outside China.

Initial checking the rate are pretty good. For example to ship to Malaysia using China Postal Service Air Parcel (below 2kg) first 100g you only need to pay RMB14, additional 100g at RMB9. i.e. 500g I need to pay RMB50 + RMB8 for custom declaration fees. Payment can be done using PayPal, Credit Card and TT.

Will try to buy something and check out their services.

http://www.panli.com

Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010

With Microsoft Office 2010, a new client was introduce for SharePoint. It’s call SharePoint Workspace 2010. Below are overview on SharePoint Workspace.

What is SharePoint Workspace?

SharePoint Workspace is the desktop client application for the SharePoint server. It allows you to cache copies of your SharePoint site content on your desktop and provides automatic synchronization with the SharePoint server.

Why Use SharePoint Workspace?

• SharePoint Workspace delivers fast, anytime, anywhere access to SharePoint content whether you are able to reach the SharePoint server or are working offline.
• SharePoint Workspace provides easy navigation in accessing and working with your SharePoint content. If you know how to use SharePoint, you will know how to use SharePoint Workspace.
• Whether you are connected or disconnected, SharePoint Workspace provides a seamless working experience. When connected to the SharePoint server, changes are synchronized automatically and when not connected, changes are cached locally. The next time you connect to the SharePoint server, your changes are automatically synchronized with the server.

Project Draw

Need to do some drawing / diagram but don’t have Microsoft Visio? Don’t worried you can use this cloud application which brought to you by AutoDesk.

Very handy especially if you are online and don’t have Visio with you. It also support offline mode.

http://draw.labs.autodesk.com/ADDraw/draw.html

海外充 vs Liberty Reserve + Gold2Ex Case Studies

Someone posted a question in my comment and wanted to find out the difference in amount when using the two method I mention in my previous post.

• Method 1 .海外充 www.cnalipay.com + PayPal www.paypal.com  vs
• Method 2. Liberty Reserve + Gold2Ex 黄金网币兑换中心

in my previous article title: Transfer or add money to AliPay (支付宝) outside China. Below a quick comparison shown potential saving using second method.

Disclamer: Below are based on my best effort and knowledge, I shall hold no responsibilities for any error and mistake.

Case Studies: Trnasfer RMB5,000 to 支付宝 www.alipay.com from Malaysia.

Method 1 – Simple but expensive

1. Buy 10 x RMB500 reload card (海外充一卡通500元)
2. You need to pay USD913.50 via PayPal
3. Based on my last PayPal transaction dated 26-Jun-09, exchange rate for 1 Malaysian Ringgit = 0.2756662 U.S. Dollars
4. USD913.50 = RM3,313.84

Method 2 – More steps but cheaper (you need to be verified alipay member 认证用户)

1. Check out the exchange rate for LR –> alipay in Gold2Ex . You need to add in USD2.99 LR fees and 0.5% (Max RMB25) alipay fees. Alipay currently having promotion, after that the rate will be 1% (Max RMB40). Check out this link for details.
2. For RMB5,000 + RMB25 I need LR 734 + LR2.99. Based on 1:6.85 exchange rate.
3. Using Entelnova Global service, as at 4th July the Exchange Rate are 1 LR.USD = RM3.65
4. Estimated total payment in Ringgit Malaysia will be RM2,690.05