The DiGI iPhone Package

Apple iPhone enthusiast are all abuzz with Digi's latest advancement in making themselves an authorized dealer for the Apple iPhone. Most are very keen that Digi will offer much more value for better service, hence at the same time making Maxis iPhone deals seem a little wee bit expensive than ever. Well, their expectations were right, when this leaked information on Digi's iPhone package was released yesterday, with a direct comparison with Maxis iPhone package.

As you can notice, Digi is offering what Maxis is offering at double the price, and they are also offering the iPhone for a 24 month loan period for selected credit cards. This automatically makes the iPhone very much affordable to many.

Digi's official site has yet to release any pricing details officially, but the site now states that the iPhone will be made available for those whom have pre-ordered, while other users can get the iPhone from selected Digi Service Store after 3 April 2010 with limited stocks made available although I believe stocks will be made available through the year.. According to the FAQ, Digi is only offering the iPhone with contract, and to Digi customers. With that said, who want to enjoy the Digi iPhone package has to sign up with Digi.

UniFi - Malaysian High Speed Broadband Project

UniFi was launched by Malaysian PM last night in an event which was not really high-tech. According to TM, UniFi will enable its users to do multiple things over the internet with speeds starting from 10mbps which is double what Streamyx and other 3G networks are offering.

The standard package differs in two major things only, which is the upload and download speed, and the maximum download cap. According to TM, once a user exceeds the maximum download cap, speeds will be throttled to about 10% of their initial subscribed speed. This move isn't shocking since most mobile operators whom also offer mobile broadband have implemented such cap for their services.

UniFi is available for both business and home users with the cheapest package coming at RM149 per month with a download speed of 10mbps, and the fastest coming at 20mbps at RM899 per month. All home packages come with free calls to TM home lines, a cordless phone, free premise gateway, dynamic ip, free email and a list of internet media. (photo below)

Business consumers on the other hand will be provided with a cheaper call plan, fixed IP and 10GB free hosting services to name a few. (photo below)

With such expensive prices on the offering, it may be a wonder how many are willing to commit to UniFi. This largely comes as many will feel that UniFi is more expensive than WiMax provider P1. More info on UniFi can be obtained here.

Have you tried Google Reader - Play?

Google decided to introduce something different with their normal reader, and they call it Google Reader Play. Check out the screen shots below:

Google reader play is a new way to browse interesting stuff over the web, and I must be honest: I am impressed! According to the release, Google Reader Play enables you to look at:

• The most popular items on the web
• Items that several of your friends have shared
• Other great stuff we think you'll enjoy, based on your Reader Play history

And for this effort, users have given them 4 stars out of 131 votes (as f this post). A gick glance might remind you of the now famous Tumblr blog, but this new reader is more for sharing and rating, than re-bloging. Either way, Google Reader Play loads super fast and seems to move without much problems. Try it.

WORM ATTACKS FACEBOOK

Malaysian premier tech site, Lowyat recently released a warning about KOOBFACE, a worm which had hit Facebook in 2008. For those unfamiliar with KOOBFACE, here's a brief explanation taken from the site on how the worm works:

1. Users on infected computer uses Facebook.

2. Koobface then deliver a fake message to the user's Facebook friends.

3. The message contains a link that points to a external website, who would prompt the visitors to download a file that claims to be an update for Adobe Flash player.

4. Once the file is downloaded and executed, the Koobface worm will then infects the said PC.

5. The cycle repeats.

According to the report, the worm would download malwares and block access for users to certain security sites while at the same time opening a back door to enable attackers to take over the users PC. The worm is also said to have variants in other social networking sites such as Friendster and also Myspace, so it would be greatly advised not to be extra careful when you click on any external links on these sites.