SHARP LCD TV

There had been several 'debates' over the purchase of our TV too. One for sure was I wanted a white or silver colour 37" TV to match our white TV Feature wall. However, it seems impossible to find one of that colour. Most white TVs are either 32" or smaller. Argggggggg. This, I know SN spent a great deal of time trying to convince me. I surrender. He has given in to many of my preferences and I have to do my bit too. hahaha.

We checked the prices at almost all of the mega malls (Harvey Norman, Gain City, Best Denki and Courts). Even the road shows for Audio House were not spared. Seems like Rigin Electronics whom SN's company colleagues recommended, gave the best price. We paid $999 for the 37" TV and $710 for the 32" TV which also includes the wall mount brackets, delivery and installation cost. I believed this is quite a good buy for a SHARP HD Ready TV!!??!!

FEATURES

-WXGA LCD-TV in sleek black for HD Experience with smooth reproduction of fast moving image

-WXGA ASV LCD Panel by Sharp ASV LCD Technology (1366 x 768)

-Piano Finish Cabinet & Stand for matching any interior
-Dynamic Contrast Ratio 7,500:1 (Native Contrast Ratio 1,500:1)
-2 HDMI terminals for digital & simple connection with AV equipments (V 1.3)
-6ms Response Time
-Digital Amplifier for producing clear sound

-Power-saving ecological features, such as Advanced Optical Picture Control

-Built-In TELETEXT Circuit (TOP/FLOF)

-Multi System TV Tuner (PAL/SECAM/NTSC)

-Complied with RoHS

SPECIFICATIONS

LCD Panel:

37" Wide, Advanced Super View & Black TFT LCD

32" Wide, Advanced Super View & Black TFT LCD

Brightness:

450 cd/m2

Backlight Life:

60,000 hours

Viewing Angle:

H: 176 deg., V: 176 deg.

Audio Output:

10W + 10W

Stereo System:

NICAM/A2

Terminals:

Componentx2, AV-Inx2, AV Outx1, S-Videox1HDMIx2 (V 1.3), PC Inx1, Optical

Audio outx1, RS-232Cx1

Power Source:

AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption:

170W(0.7W Stand-by)

146W(0.7W Stand-by)

Dimensions (W x H x D):

With stand: 920mmx657mmx292mm
Without stand: 920mm x600mmx116mm

With stand -797mmx590mmx250mm

Without stand - 797mmx533mmx116mm

Weight:

Display with stand - 23kg

Display without Stand - 20 kg

Display with stand - 18.5kg

Display without Stand - 16.5kg

OMAR for our Storage

Materials

Shelf/ Post: Steel, Galvanised.

Foot: Polyamide plastic, Steel, Galvanised.

Benefits

Easy to assemble, no tools required. 3 shelves included; adjust spacing according to need. Adjustable feet; stands steady on uneven floors, too.

Item Measurements/ Dimensions

Width 186 cm. Depth 36 cm. Height 184 cm.

Designer

IKEA of Sweden

Extra, Extra, Read All About It!!!

Our renovation will be delayed till after CNY. Thank you for your follow-up.

Mirrors Are Up...Part 2

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed the outcome of our design.

Mirrors Are Up...Part 1

ZONE – offering a glimpse of the future...for our Boutique Design

Seems like I can never get enough of Zone. Have made 3 purchases from there since the start of our Reno. Thou their prices can come on as steep, but their products are simply...candy to my eyes. If it's not for the 15% discounts, I probably would have delay those purchases.

The first purchase was a round WHITE door stopper.

The second purchase was a GREEN flower pot, which we intend to place it on top of our toilet bowl in the common bathroom. As the material is made out of silicone, we thought it will be a better bet then putting a porcelain pot on top of the toilet bowl...just in case it slips and breaks.

Today, we bought a ceramic soap dispenser in RED silicone. I thought it will sit perfect in our red kitchen. Although, SN could not understand the purpose of this, he did not stop me from getting it either. Thank you SN and sorry dear :(

About Zone: Throughout several years, ZONE has presented a number of well-designed products for the home. Since the beginning back in the 90s, ZONE has had great ambitions about offering the consumer a good experience through a good product. Today, the ZONE brand is a household name, which has resulted in new ambitious goals for the company as a whole. Therefore, ZONE Denmark took steps in 2007 to lift the brand further, resulting in a new portfolio strategy and business model that are to ensure that the consumer is given an additional experience naturally connected to ZONE's new tagline – ”Design for everyday”. ZONE is primarily aimed at women in the target group 23-35 years that are passionate about their families and signal reserves of energy through job, charisma and home. But throughout the years, products have also found their way to many homes outside the target group, which explains the broad success in the domestic market. ZONE Denmark is represented in 35 countries and has 28 concept shops spread over most of the world – for example in Sweden, Poland, Greece, Cyprus, Dubai and Singapore (Raffles City & Great World City). They offer 900 different ZONE design products that make everyday life a bit more modern and still very simple.

Summary of our journey...a first attempted video

Some Developments Taken Today...

After All The Hoo-Ha...

Call me a cheap skate! Even thou I am not one who will resort to wearing fakes but I find it extremely hard to part with (approximately) S$2800 for a real Caboche Lamp. A couple of Lighting Shops in Singapore are carrying the replica of the original Caboche Lamp. Lush is one...selling at approximately S$800-S$1200. Light Crafts is the other which I aimed to get it from at S$463.85. When I made a trip down last week to get the lamp, I was told by Light Crafts that they have sold-out the lights and the next shipment will only be in a month or two. When I have my eyes set on something, it's really hard to change that decision or choice.

As today was my first day of work in 2009, I did not finish work till about 8pm. Since SN has class to attend, I decided to swing by to Balestier to recee the lights. The objectives was #1 - to find the 'Caboche' Lamp in another light shop and #2 - to find the next best alternative. I clocked no luck at Lights Vault, so I decided to cross over the road to recee Palace Lights. Guess what? I found the 'Caboche' Lamp selling at a even cheaper price...$280 to be exact. Wala! The rest of the evening, I was basking in joy. A joy of finally getting one at such a ahem...low price. SN gave me a thumbs-up for the savings of course. wahaha. You reckon we can get away with this replica amongst our original Kartell collections? :p

Below are some facts on the Original Caboche for those who are interested to know more.

Product Information: Suspension lamp composed by transparent globes made of polymethylmetacrylate. A shade in white matte finish glass offers direct upward and downward light projection and diffusion throughout the space.

Dimensions: 19.75" D X 7.8" H 78.75" maximum overall height, can be field cut.
Uses 1 X 150W 120V T3 RSC (118mm) linear halogen lamp

About the designers:

(1) Born in Orviedo (Spain), Patricia Urquiola lives and works in Milan. She studied in Madrid and she graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni as a tutor. From 1990 to 2000 she collaborated with De Padova and Lissoni Associati. In 2001 she started her own design studio. She now works for Alessi, B&B, Bart, Bosa, De Vecchi, Fasem, MDF, Molteni, Moroso, San Lorenzo and for Knoll, Sag 80, Somma, R. Torreta.

(2) Eliana Gerotto was born in Venice and began her career in Milan as a graphic designer. She received her diploma in Communication Techniques at Fondazione Davide Campari in Milano. She works in various fields: graphics for "Elle" magazine in Paris and for Biennale di Venezia. She collaborates with: Benetton, Molteni&C, ArchLinea, Vernini. She designs dressing for shows and fairs in Paris, Berlin, Venice and Ferrara. As an interior decorator she has designed houses, offices, restaurants, gyms, hotels and shops.

House Warming Gifts...from (Hweene's) Bro

Kitchen Mixer

Common Bathroom Basin

Installation of our Double Curtain Track

Total Cost: S$200.00 (including tipping) for 2 bedrooms and 1 living room
Contact:

WILLY SANITARY PLUMBING SERVICE

Willy Tay - Ofc @ 6766 2209 / Mobile @ 9479 5391

The quotation we received from the 'renowned' Jimmy Textiles at Blk 845 Geylang Road which we know from the forum did not quite make our cut. It was way more expensive then what Willy had quoted us.
- Living Room: $88 Track ($270 for the Night Curtain)
- Master Bedroom: $72 Track ($216 for the Night Curtain)
- Common Bedroom: $72 Track ($216 for the Night Curtain)
Total: $232.00

Alternate quotation we received for our:-
Bedrooms are:
* Roller Blind @ $264
* Venetian Blind @ $180
* Vertical Blind @ $198

Master Panel Window:
* Roller @ $120
* Roman @ $360

Goodbye Gas Heater, Welcome Storage Heater!

As carbon neutral is the way to go these days, we had settled for a CityGas Water Heater in July last year. Hold-and-behold, logistic caused us a bit of problem as the Gas Heater needs to be installed in area that is non-concealed and near an open window preferably. Thus, explains the change of our plan to purchase a 25-litre storage Heater subsequently from Poo Joo Jalan Besar at $225. We had Ariston in mind for a storage Heater initially but we changed our mind after reading this thread from the forum.

http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18006&hl=heater

House Warming Gift...from Cousin Siow Ching

A Lovely Lace Photo Album :)

House Warming Gift...from Cousin Huiping

A pair of cushions :)

How an Ikea Picture Frame Was Converted?

1. Product: IKEA UNG DRILL Frame - $39
2. Workmanship: Hong Kwang at Kelantan Road - $18
Total Cost: S$57.00

STAY TUNED FOR THE AFTER WORKS...