Half inch thick book rack which can hold 3500 books is home today. Amazon’s Kindle DX (ebook reader).
* It has no wifi. Kindle DX connects to Vodafone wireless Network in Bangalore
* Internet access using the experimental browser is free. No hidden charges.
* Don’t forget to order earphones and Protective cover separately when you order Kindle. These accessories are not part of the kindle shipment.
We were at Port Blair six years ago on this day. It was Pradeep Gurumath, me and Ajaneesh in the pic. That was the first time, we ever ‘crossed’ seas.
Today am in Bangalore. Guru in Dallas and Aju at Pune.
The three musketeers 
I made myself richer today. Donation to wiki. I owe her so much more. Wiki needs us. Read On.
You probably would have tasted or at least heard of all the everyday fruits available at your place and may be elsewhere too. This is one common ( or uncommon?) fruit I had never heard of.
Look alike of a bloated tomato. Happened to taste this yesterday. Very very tasty. Looked it up on wiki to find out more. It seems to be native to very few places on this planet.
You visit Japan and don’t say hi to Robots ?! We had a day out at Tokyo Bigsight. Venue for conventions and exhibitions. I wonder how I missed it all this while. Must see.
This was the last day of the Robotics exhibition at Big Sight. We shot short videos of the some of the robots. Sadly, we were not lucky to get a glimpse of Table Tennis Playing Robo. It wasn’t working today.
I have never been to a park of this magnitude and versatility. Neither the pics I have posted nor the activities listed here does any justice to the place. Cycling, Water sports, Boating, barbecue and lots more. I wasn’t tired even after an hour long cycling in this beautiful park.
It also makes me sad, we back home have not done much to the leisure time for a common man. Public resorts are a great idea.
How do you get there ?
Take Chuo Line from Shinjuku station to Nishi-Tachikawa. 40 mins ride.
Asakusa samba carnival happens last saturday of the August every year. This is to mark the end of summer. I am not sure if the timing is right, as the sun was blazing down the participants and spectators making it a sweaty experience. Nevertheless, a great spirit and a great ’show’ 
Should have been great treat to your eyes..and extremely colourfull..
Poem inspired by the book I bought over the weekend.
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How do I make you little jealous ?
A book by the bedside.
Tea by the left.
And clock on the sleep ?
If you’re still in Tokyo, try reading Yokai Attack!; saw it on Sony Style TV Magazine on AXN, couple of days ago.
Thanks for link. But this extremely busy schedule lets you go no where.
Tokyo city is a concrete jungle. But nature seekers are not let down. They should look west. There is more than enough to explore in the western Tama area of Tokyo. I have already been to Mt. Mitake and Mt. Hinode in that area. There are plenty of courses for the hikers here.
I thought I will visit a museum today, but changed my mind last minute at the station and took to Okutamako lake. Okutamako is an artificial lake created with the construction of the Ogouchi dam. Japan’s largest dam. The road to Okutamako seems to be quite popular among cyclists and bikers. In the same visit you could also go to this unique floating bridge which is 5-6 kms from Ogouchi dam.
perfect picturesque!!!
: Third visit to Tokyo, but first one via Singapore.
: Impressive as it looks. Terminal 3. One of the best waiting lounges. You won’t mind delayed flights.
: Toast box served me for Peanut Toast, 2 Boiled eggs and Lemon Tea for 4.5 $. Peanut butter, though sticks inside your mouth.
: Pick ACCESS-SKL access points for free internet with krisnet/krisnet as login. An old Gentleman helped me.
: 1 Singapore Dollar = 33 Indian Rupees. Bangalore lags by 2 Hr 30 mins to Singapore.
: Inflight entertainment system was dysfunctional, Dinner wasn’t served on time. It was Singapore airlines from Bangalore to here. But no grumbles. My bag was weighing 25 kgs and I wasn’t asked for excess baggage (20Kg limit)
: There were sneezers all along. I am not wearing a mask. H1N1 stay out.
: Why don’t we have universal electric plugs. Guy opposite is struggling to feed the power to his laptop. Now that am on Dell E5500 with 6 hrs of battery, it is such a breeze.
Changi airport tumba chennagi kanistide kano..Enjoy!
you back to japan? when you getting back?
why is my comment awaiting moderation?
still moderation?
Dont forget the name when you leave the comment. It thinks you are anony.
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aju 7:50 AM on January 31, 2010 Permalink
I think the iPad(if it ever gets to India) would be the one I would buy. Along with being a an e-reader, you also get to all the typical iPod stuff plus a great browser. They will have a 3G version too.
A T M 8:30 AM on February 1, 2010 Permalink
It’ll be sometime before iPad hits India. Even if it makes it, I wouldn’t buy the 1st gen iPad. 2nd Gen is always a safe bet. Want me to stay away from the reader experience for that long ?. I cant.