Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by

VPN recommendation for Malaysia

lost123 — Wed, 11 May 2022 11:16:54 +0800

Anyone here got any recommendations for VPN service to use here in Malaysia. I am currently using weVPN but now cant seem to access it via the app anymore, only via the browser extension, like as if kena blocked. But anyhow, im also looking for an alternative mainly for Netflix access from overseas. WeVPN started ok last time, but then netflix kept detecting the VPN and kicked me out each time.

I am considering NordVPN and SurfShark, but does anyone here have any experience with either? especially when it comes to speed and access to netflix?

(WTS) Tokina 12-28mm f4

lost123 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:56:43 +0800

Item(s): Tokina 12-28mm f4

Package includes: The lens

Price:
Individual prices

Tokina 12-28 f4 = RM599

Nikon D7000 = SOLD

Nikon 18-105 f3.5-5.6 = SOLD

Nikon 50mm f1.8 = SOLD

Warranty: 7 days personal warranty

Dealing method: COD only

Location:PJ/KL

Contact method/details: PM (will give phone details if you are a serious buyer)
---

Item(s) conditions: Pretty good

Picture:

Reason for sale: Funding to purchase Tamron 70-180mm for sony E mount

monitor for photo editting

lost123 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:20:28 +0800

Hey guys, I need a little help in deciding on a monitor for my usage.
My main job involves using AutoCAD and other normal office software. However, my hobby on the side is photography and I mainly use lightroom and photoshop.
I am currently using the DELL U2311H which is probably about 8+ years old by now, surprisingly still running well, had some stuck pixels, but managed to solve that issue.

Am considering upgrading my monitor to something larger and with the following criteria

Screen size: preferably a 27" with a minimum QHD resolution. Not sure whether 4K is even suitable considering the how everything needs to be scaled.

Colour: 100% SRGB with delta E of less than 2 (preferably factory precalibrated as i do not have my own calibrator) If it does come with high Adobe RGB coverage it would be great, but still unsure whether I need it. (I do print stuff, but not frequent as I would like). I don't think I would need a 10 bit panel as I do not have a Quadro GFX, but if it does come with 10bit, i wouldnt say no, could be future proofing for a time when I have the cash to afford the quadro set-up.

Ports: I have 3 devices that MUST be connected to the monitor, which are my PC, PS4 and CCTV. And a possible 4th device (laptop) which would connect via USB C (Matebook 13). Therefore, i would need at least 2 HDMI ports (PS4 and CCTV), 1 display port (PC) and if possible USB C.

other features: Besides those stated above, i guess anything else would be a bonus.

Budget: Below RM2k if possible.

I have been doing research on the monitors, but many of them dont have much info. So far I have found a few potential monitors:-
ASUS PA27AC
BENQ PD2700U (overbudget)
LG 27UL600
DELL U2718Q
LENOVO P27U-10 (overbudget and no reviews on colour accuracy)
LENOVO P27H-20 (New and also no reviews on colour accuracy)

Are there anymore I should check out? What do you guys think? Which monitor do you recommend?

(WTB) Surface pro 4

lost123 — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:56:22 +0800

WTB Item(s): Surface Pro 4 or 5, at least i5 with 8GB of RAM, if 4GB ram can still be discussed.

Package must include: Preferably the fullset including the type cover and pen.

Price: Am looking for around RM1.5-1.8k (I accept surface pro 4 with the flickering screen problem, but need to have original receipt)

Warranty: As long as your device has original receipt and device is not older than 3 years old I will accept.

Dealing method: COD

Location: PJ/KL

Contact method/details: PM

Anyone got a surface pro 4 they want to sell to me? Flickering screen problem is accepted as long as the device is less than 3 years old.

(WTB) Surface pro 4

lost123 — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:54:20 +0800

WTB Item(s): Surface Pro 4 or 5 at least i5 with 8GB of RAM, if 4GB ram can still be discussed.

Package must include: preferably the fullset including the type cover and pen.

Price: Am looking for around RM1.5-1.8k (I accept surface pro 4 with the flickering screen problem, but need to have original receipt)

Warranty: As long as your device has original receipt and device is not older than 3 years old I will accept.

Dealing method: COD

Location: PJ/KL

Contact method/details: PM

Anyone got a surface pro 4 they want to sell to me? Flickering screen problem is accepted as long as the device is less than 3 years old.

Laptop for photo editting

lost123 — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:38:40 +0800

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good laptop for photo editting? I currently use my desktop as my main photo editting device. My existing laptop has a horrible screen therefore can't do any photo editting on the go.

There are a few laptops i am looking at, but based on the price/weight/perfomance ratio, on top of the list at the moment is the Huawei Matebook 13, followed by an older gen Dell XPS 13. Anyone have any experience with laptops which cost below RM4.5k which are suitable for photo editting? Would be nice to get some input on this.

Anyone tried metal photo prints?

lost123 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:59:50 +0800

Has anyone tried printing tried metal photo printing?

I have been searching for a local place to do it, but so far only found Photobook malaysia that does metal prints. Anyone tried photobook malaysia for their metal prints? or has anyone tried any other service out there? Metal prints aren't cheap, so am worried that after spending all that money, the image comes out like crap.

So if anyone knows where else to do these type of printing, can be online or physical store, but either as long as someone can vouch that the quality is good, please do let me know.

Return to Middle Earth

lost123 — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:20:03 +0800

Made a trip back to NZ, really love this country for its stunning landscapes and peaceful atmosphere. Its almost impossible to take a bad photo in this country. Haven't posted in a while, so i thought why not.

(WTB) Sony 85mm F1.8

lost123 — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 13:42:20 +0800

Item(s):Sony 85mm F1.8

Package includes:

Price: Offer me, I would like to buy for below 1.7k if possible coz new one is onlr rm2080

Warranty:would be great if there is still remaining warranty

Dealing method:COD only

Location:PJ/KL

Contact method/details:PM
---

Item(s) conditions:Would like it in good condition

Picture:

Reason for purchase:Looking for a good portrait lens for my a7ii

(WTS) Intel i5-2500 + DH67CL Mobo (SOLD)

lost123 — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 23:41:23 +0800

Item(s):Intel i5-2500 + DH67CL Motherboard

Package includes:Intel i5 2500 (with stock fan) & Intel DH67CL Mobo

Price:SOLD

Warranty:One week personal warranty

Dealing method:COD only

Location:KL/PJ

Contact method/details:PM
---

Item(s) conditions:Used

Picture:

Reason for sale:Upgrading to ryzen 5

PJ Sentral

lost123 — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:24:03 +0800

Hi there, I was wondering whether anyone has any info regarding the PJ sentral development that is going on behind PJ Hilton/Taman Jaya LRT area? I tried googling, but there is no info regarding any launch details or expected completion dates etc.

Im sorry if this is not the place to post this, but I have no idea where else to post my question. I have trying to find info on this development for ages and yet no luck, so I was hoping that someone here might have some insight on this matter.

Cheers!

(WTS) Nexus 5 32gb D821

lost123 — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:41:04 +0800

Item(s):Google LG Nexus 5 32gb Black D821 (supports Malaysia LTE)

Package includes:Box, phone, charger, receipt

Price:SOLD

Warranty:remaining 9 months (bought feb 2014) from DirectD

Dealing method:COD only

Location of seller:PJ

Contact method/details:PM

Age of item:1 year 2 months

---

Item(s) conditions:Gooooooooood have been using those rugged casings since day 1 and with a nillkin tempered glass SP installed

Picture:

Reason for sale:Im using another phone now, I actually dont really want to sell my nexus 5 coz i really really love this phone, but well, I sort of need the cash.

Euro Trip! (new photos added post 16)

lost123 — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 20:55:01 +0800

Went to a couple of countries in Europe which includes, France (Paris & Lourdes), Spain (Barcelona), Portugal (Lisbon) and UK.

Here are a couple of shots I took during my vacation. Sigh... I miss travelling.

1. Welcome to Paris, The City of LOVE

2.Along La Seine

3.Setting Sun Behind the Rock

4. The Eiffel Tower

5. Paris

6. Gaudi's amazing stairs inside La Sagrada Familia

7. Behind the scene in Park Guell

8. Streets of Lisbon

9. Jeronimos Monastery

10. Belem Tower

MORE PICS ADDED IN THE POST BELOW (Post 16)

(WTS) T-Peos Altone-200 Hybrid earphones (SOLD)

lost123 — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 23:10:34 +0800

Item(s): T-Peos Altone-200 Hybrid IEMs. Triple Driver (Dual BA + Single Dynamic)

Package includes: Everthing that came with the box, except the box itself(coz stupid me threw it away)

Price:RM480 (nego) Just so u know, u can check amazon, theyre selling these for 199USD (approx RM670) and ebay cheapest i found was RM630++ (excluding shipping)

Warranty: Honestly, I am not sure, should be at least 1 year from manufacturer. Purchased August 2014. For warranty claims, u will need to contact T-Peos in Korea directly. I provide personal warranty for 7 days. Btw, u can test it kaokao before u purchase. The sound that comes out of these are amazing.

Dealing method:COD only

Location of seller:Petaling Jaya/Kuala Lumpur

Contact method/details:PM

Age of item:3 months

---

Item(s) conditions:Like new (refer to pics) I threw away the box already, but I kept every single accessory from the box. So nothing is missing except for the box itself

Picture:

Reason for sale:I love how these pair of IEMs sound. Its highs are excellent and its bass is nice and sharp and yet controlled. But sadly, it doesnt fit my ears perfectly, it sort of hits part of my oddly shaped left ear. If it didnt affect me, I would rather not sell these pair of earphones coz I really really do love its sound signature. But thats life, my ears are just not meant for these pair. Therefore, im selling it to fund for a different pair of IEMs.

If u have the time, please do urself a favour and check out the reviews. The reviews on these are raving. Worth every penny.

(WTS) Hippo Large Headphone Case (SOLD)

lost123 — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:40:37 +0800

Item(s):Hippo Large Headphone Case

Package includes:Case only

Price:SOLD!

Warranty:I dont think the casing needs warranty, nor should it break into half, but if u insist i can provide 1 month personal warranty.

Dealing method:COD (Klang Valley)

Location of seller:PJ

Contact method/details:PM

Age of item:Brand New! Got it yesterday from Jaben (4/8/2014)

---

Item(s) conditions:Pristine (brand new)

Picture:Hippo Large Casing

Reason for sale:Got it together with the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, but I dont use the casing, so decided to just sell it off.

(WTB) Joby Gorillapod slr-zoom or focus

lost123 — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:16:35 +0800

Item(s): Joby Gorillapod slr-zoom or focus

Location: PJ/KL
---

Item(s) conditions:New or used, as long in good condition and original

I am looking for A Joby Gorillapod slr-zoom or focus. If you are selling it please give me an offer. It doesn't matter if it is used or new. Just as long as it is in good working condition and it is an original unit and not one of those fake ones.

Thanks

Journey to middle earth

lost123 — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:54:43 +0800

Recently went to NZ for a holiday.

So just wanted to share some of the pics ive taken in NZ.

This country is so amazingly beautiful, the pics dont do the place justice.

C&C welcome.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Camera & Electronics Expo 2013

lost123 — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:51:49 +0800

I dont know whether this is the right place, but i cant seem to find a proper place to post this, so Mod, if this is the wrong place, can please help me move to the right place. Thanks.

Anyway.... I was wondering anyone went for the Camera & Electronics Expo last year or yesterday? can give feedback? coz i don't know whether its worth going if im looking for camera gear (lenses, body, etc).

btw, the Camera & Electronics Expo 2013 is at Viva home @ Cheras.

My mini album

lost123 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:59:14 +0800

Its been a long time since i last posted here and my thread was probably bumped into oblivion.. so here is a group of some shots i took last time. Didnt really take any recent ones coz my DSLR went missing.. plan to buy a new one soon.

Constructive criticism is welcome. Enjoy!

1.

2. Clearwater Sanctuary

3. One of the Angkor temples

4. View from the top of one of the Angkor temples

5.

6. Sisters

7. the floating village

8. Eagle watching @ Langkawi

A few more to come

All pics were taken with Nikon D90 with the 18-105mm kitlens

display problems

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800