Comments for myhktrips.com- My Adventures Through Hong Kong and Mainland China

Comment on Delivery! by branhow

branhow — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:31:16 +0000

thanks Tony! I really appreciate the recommendation! I will definitely take a look! And congratulations on the new position! That sounds amazing! Have you been learning more Chinese lately?

Comment on Delivery! by Tony McDaneld

Tony McDaneld — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:23:29 +0000

Brandon, I bought my camera at the Nikon factory store in Hong Kong last time you and I were there together in 08. It actually was pretty reasonably priced, less than I could have bought it for here at home. I know it may be out of the way for you though, since it’s all the way down near the harbor, Kowloon or TST south, if I remember correctly.
By the way, I’m getting ready to go to Language school to be a Chinese linguist. We are moving to Monterey, CA so I can attend the Defense Language Institute. I will have 18 months of VERY intensive language and cultural training, and graduate with a degree in Chinese.
Pretty pumped about that!

Comment on Delivery! by Kyle Jernigan

Kyle Jernigan — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:56:56 +0000

McDonald’s that delivers? I’m in love!! Haha. I hate that your camera failed you — technology these days right? Hopefully you have better success with the new camera and I hope the rest of your trip is exciting!

Comment on Chinese Lesson 1 by branhow

branhow — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:38:09 +0000

yes your right! that just extends the time spent in post though! lol but I will shoot tonight with a better camera. thanks for being honest Jimmy

Comment on Chinese Lesson 1 by benymol

benymol — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:09:38 +0000

its good. I know you have better cameras than just your webcam; i recommend using them.

Comment on The Steve and Harry Podcast by Ida

Ida — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:47:05 +0000

I uploaded all the episodes of your show to my ipod..I listen to them while I am walking .. I am impressed and just love it ..

Comment on The Steve and Harry Podcast by Aileen

Aileen — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:21:28 +0000

pretty funny

Comment on It’s Time For Some KTV! by jimmy f.

jimmy f. — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:30:18 +0000

i love aladin. and i think it would be fun, but how do they soundproof those rooms

Comment on Mobile Phone Usage Overseas by Techbud

Techbud — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:33:35 +0000

Listened to you on the TechGuy Radio show – enjoy the trip!
Just a little clarification.. First of all, for most of what you have written, you are spot on with your advice.. Good job.

Here are couple of things that may help some others. CDMA phones will work in China/Hong Kong, but like you said it will be expensive. I work for VZW and our CDMA phones work in over 40 countries around the world. We also have “global” phones that work in over 200 countries and it is possible to have the GSM portion of the global phones unlocked after you have them for 90 days. However, one of the best values with VZW is a Global Blackberry like the Storm or Tour (coming out on 7/12/09). $64.99 /month gets you unlimited email and web on the device with a voice plan!

There is also a Prepaid Global Carrier Recommended by Consumer Guru Clark Howard: MaxRoam (http://www.maxroam.com/)
They offer very discounted rates using their SIM and an unlocked phone!

One other piece of advice to consumers – when looking for devices (GSM or CDMA/Global). The best device would be a dual platform (GSM & CDMA), Quad-Band Phone. This would give them the best coverage in any country.. CDMA in the USA and some other countries and GSM for those countries that don’t have CDMA networks. This would also give them access to all major frequencies used: 800 / 1900 Mhz CDMA and 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz GSM with the addition of 2100Mhz HSPA/HSDPA 3G Service (for countries like Japan).

With the evolution to the 4G LTE Networks, this will hopefully become a much easier process in the next few years!

Comment on Mobile Phone Usage Overseas by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:49:09 +0000

Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your site and wanted to say
that I’ve really enjoyed reading your posts. In any case
I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon!