Ordered a new server today from Dell. I will give the wait for the upcoming PC show a miss for servers as only consumer products will only be on sale at the coming exhibition later this month. Nevertheless, having said that, what I can say besides putting up with the hassles of automated telephony, Dell always never fail to impress me with their excellent phone service and service courtesy. I remembered purchasing my first Dell, an Axim PDA around 2005 and if it’s not the friendly service, it’s their one to one exchange policy right at your doorstep which I simply love as well. It’s like straight no-frills or having to put up with service centers or queues.

The thing which is worth noting is the great difference from online price to that of the price you get when calling in. My configured system was about $1500 cheaper when I ordered it through the phone than similarly configured online, they even threw in a free redundant power supply unit as well. This is so as I learnt when accidentally landing on their technical support line on the Dell phone directory. Chatted with the service technician there who gave me some good advice to go talk to the sales consultant where they can always give a better rate. So as I found out today, yea savings!

The Poly 50 was on today, been busy over the last few days training and man was there a bash just tonight, will update more when I find time tomorrow together with the photos sent form my kakis. Cheers and have a good night!

Met up with my coach today while training for the Poly 50 today, he invited me to join him and a friend to witness the Olympics this year. But sadly, I was not able to make it due to the short notice given work and study commitments on my side, nevertheless he did have quite a few pairs of spare tickets which he is looking for takers if may. I usually do not use my blog to advertise stuff, but I am posting this in case any of my visitors here are interested in attending it at such short notice.

The asking price is $450SGD per pair, price is not inclusive of airfare and accommodation.The tickets have mainly front row stadium seating, so you can get up and close to your favorite Olympic stars including witnessing the breath-taking 100m, 200m and 400m final events just to name afew. From what I see, it will be a lifetime experience you will get to enjoy, even I won’t if given a choice. Tickets are indeed rare and very limited sets available, if you are interested in purchasing a pair for you and your friend, kindly reach me using my contact page on the left or emailing me at shaunchng [at] gmail.com.

Detailed event listing with multiple entry dates for the tickets: