Sneak Peak

Go Pro HD Hero 3

Key Benefits

• Wearable, mountable design
• Immersive, wide angle capture of your favorite activities
• Professional quality HD video & 11MP photos
• Built-in Wi-Fi enables remote control via included Wi-Fi Remote or live video preview and remote control on smartphones and tablets running the free GoPro App.
• Rugged housing is waterproof to 197’/60M and captures sharp images above and below water
• Compatible with all GoPro mounts for attaching to gear, body, helmets, vehicles and more
• Compatible with LCD Touch BacPac™ and second generation Battery BacPac™
• Backwards compatible with older generation BacPacs™
• New advanced camera settings: Looping video, Manual White Balance control (in Protune mode only), Protune Mode, allows to shoot photos while recording video and more.

Key Specs

• Professional 1080p 30 fps / 960p 48 fps / 720p 60 fps and more video capture
• 11MP photo capture with 10 fps burst
• Wi-Fi Built-In
• Wi-Fi Remote Compatible (sold separately)
• GoPro App Compatible (FREE)
• 197’/ 60m Waterproof Housing*
• Assorted mounts and hardware included for attaching to helmets, gear and more

Optics

• Ultra sharp ƒ/2.8 6-element aspherical glass lens
• Ultra wide angle / reduced distortion

Video (NTSC/PAL)

Video Resolution	NTSC fps	PAL fps	STD Mode	Protune Mode	Field of View (FOV)	Screen Resolution/ Aspect Ratio
1080p	30, 24 fps	25, 24 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow	1920x1080 16:9
960p	30, 48 fps	25, 48, 50 fps	YES	YES	Ultra Wide	1280x960 4:3
720p	30, 60 fps	25, 50 fps	YES	YES (50 and 60 fps only)	Ultra Wide	1280x720 16:9
WVGA	120 fps	120 fps	YES	NO	Ultra Wide	848x480 16:9

• Video format: H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
• White Balance: auto and manual

Photo Modes

• 11, 8, 5MP resolutions
• Burst: 10 photos per second
• Time-lapse: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60 second intervals

Battery & Charging

• 1050mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
• Charge via USB

Audio

• Mono, AAC compression w/ AGC
• Supports optional 3.5mm stereo mic adapter * *

Storage

• Memory:
• Class 4 and higher required, Class 10 for .5 sec Timelapse and 10/1 Burst
• Up to 64GB capacity supported
• Record times will vary with resolutions and frame rates

Included Cables

• USB charging cable

Optional Cables + Adapters*

• Micro HDMI cable
• Composite A/V cable
• 3.5mm stereo mic adapter

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows®
• Vista, 7 and later
• Mac OS® X 10.5 and later

*Optional accessories sold separately

Blessing vs Permission

My wife seldom disagrees with me. She has always been supportive and permissive. The first person I told when I decided to own a big bike was my wife. She did not question. She did not complain. She did not make faces. She did not give negative remarks. She just nodded and asked me to show her the bike. I never expected any problem and obstacles coming from her. I knew for a fact that she would support me no matter what. And if she disapproved of my desire, I would still buy the bike nonetheless.

The real problem was getting my mother to somehow see the importance and the need to own a big bike. So, when I went back home for Hari Raya Qurban last week, I purposely and intentionally brought my laptop together so that I could show her the wallpaper. Being a MotoGP enthusiast, she was automatically drawn to my wallpaper. She asked about the make and model of the bike and I happily answered. I also let her know that it was my intention to buy the bike as soon as possible. I was not that shocked and relieved to the fact that she permitted me to buy the bike, but more to how fast she acknowledged and understood my desire and passion for this ER6N. We even watched some videos I downloaded together. My mother however do not like a black ER6N and I kinda promised her to take other than black.

A friend of mine has agreed to accompany me to book the bike in December. However, due to some relevant issues, we agreed to purchase the bike in January. I cannot wait..Seriously, damn.....

35k Only...

35k is a lot of money. That amount of money is equivalent to a Perodua Viva, a low-cost flat, and an ER6N..To some people, spending 35k on a Viva and a flat is normal and productive. But to spend that same amount of money on a motorbike is somewhat ridiculous.

Lately, that is how I feel. Instead of buying a bike, why not I use the money for something more purposeful and practical. Not that I am implying that a motorbike is not practical and useless. To those who are less fortunate than us, they could do things life changing with the money. For example; pay for their children's education, renovate their houses, buy a fishing boat and etc.

When Kawasaki Malaysia launched the new Kawasaki Ninja 250 2013, the price tag seemed reasonable to me. The bike is sold at approximately 23k. If I were to buy a Kawasaki Ninja 250 instead of the ER6N, I would save up to 12k. But of course 250cc sounds less encouraging. With the fact that I need to spend another 800-900 just to upgrade my licence to B Full, I find that buying a Ninja is a reasonable and practical solution.

I was appalled and demotivated when my colleagues protested against my decision and intention of buying a Ninja. They gave negative and unpleasant remarks on 250cc bikes. "Alang-alang beli, beli yang mantap terus la.." was one of the many comments given.

After a healthy and thorough discussion with my colleagues, 4 of them, once again, I have to admit, that I have fallen for the ER6N. Just a quick glance at my laptop wallpaper gives me the rush and determination to owning one.

35k?? Fuck it. Just do it. You only live once.

Lust

When I was little, as a child, I liked playing with toys. I did not like Lego. I hated puzzles. My mother would not allow video games in the house. I had dozens of trucks, cars, motorcycles, and I would bring them along to the shower. Instead of counting the sheep, I would play with them in bed until I fell asleep.

As I grew older, I no longer played with toys. Instead, I found a new hobby. Riding a bicycle. I remember pretending and imagining riding a motorcycle while in reality, I was riding the Le-Run bicycle my father bought for me. I even imitated the sound of motorbike. But at that time, I knew for a fact that I was just riding a bicycle.

My father did not own a bike. I longed for an experience being on a bike. Many years passed, I managed to get my hands on a Yamaha RXZ. It was my first bike. After two years of sweet and painful moments with the bike, I downgraded myself to a Honda Wave 100 R due to several factors; fuel consumption was a major one.

The Honda Wave 100 R remains loyal and reliable to me. However, ungrateful as it may seem, I gave the bike to my little brother who needs transportation in campus. I trust the bike to serve my brother with the same loyalty and reliability it has provided me all these years.

Now, I think it is time to get a new bike. This time, I aim for a 250cc bike considering the B2 licence I possess. Ninja, CBR, Duke, Blade, Magelli are some of the brands I have been considering. One day, I chatted with a friend who has wide knowledge on motorcycles and he told me that once you have started playing with the big toys, you will not want to stop, and you will always find an excuse to upgrade your toys. Taking his advice and considering my lust for motorbikes, I could not agree more.

A colleague of mine shares the same passion with motorbikes. He persuades and shows me videos of Kawasaki ER6N whenever I visit his workshop. He did well in persuading me because now, I cannot stop thinking of this ER6N. I googled pictures, videos, reviews of this bike and now, I even imagine owning and riding one before I close my eyes and go to sleep. He plans to buy the bike early next year and I plan to follow his footsteps.

I know this for a fact, I will own a Kawasaki ER6N. Sooner or later. Pray that it will be soon.