Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by plumberly

Logitech 3s vs 2s vs Rapoo M760

plumberly — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:55:44 +0800

I would appreciate your feedback if you used one or more of the above.

True that the difference between 2S and 3S is just the ability to move from one screen to another?

What is the main difference between Rapoo 760 and Logitech 2S/3S?

My use is mainly photo/video editing and general PC.

Thanks.

Mycloud Mirror

plumberly — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:41:30 +0800

I got my Mycloud Mirror raid 1 for more than 8 years now. I think it is 1st gen model.

Lately, it is unresponsive, click on a button, wait for minutes for it to respond, and have to terminate the page many times.

a. How can I resolve this?

b. If I cannot fix that, what else can I do to make use of the HDD (besides getting HDD casing)?

Any one having similar problem?

Thanks.

D80 + 18-200mm VR + Tamron 90mm F/2.8

plumberly — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:05:05 +0800

Item(s):Nikon D80 DSLR + Nikor lens 18-200mm VR + Tamron lens 90mm F/2.8

Package includes: D80 battery + charger + cap, lens caps

Price: original total purchase price = RM 8800, selling for RM 3700 Now RM2900 only

Warranty: none

Dealing method: bank transfer & courier

Location: malaysia

Contact method/details: PM
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Item(s) conditions:
Nikon D80 DSLR (7/10)
* LCD screen replaced with new LCD
* some body tear and wear

Nikor 18-200mm VR (8/10)
* slight body tear and wear

Tamron 90mm F/2.8 (9.5/10)
* as new

Picture:

Reason for sale: Switched to Z6ii

manfrotto plate to acrus swiss plate

plumberly — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:02:35 +0800

I got a new lens with Arcus Swiss plate and want to use it on my old tripod with manfrotto head.

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Is this the right way to do it? Thanks.

Replacing the top part with an arca swiss

plumberly — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:30:55 +0800

I want to replace the top part ball head with an arca swiss ball head.

I am not sure whether it is possible to remove the existing head.

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Any import tax on lens?

plumberly — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:54:13 +0800

I am planning to get a 150-500 mm Tamron lens from Amazon. Net price is RM5700, lower than local.

But I need to know if it is taxable on arrival.

Thanks.

P/S An update.

a. Amazon has this Import Fee deposit a buyer needs to pay when ordering. This is to pay for the import tax. If the tax is less than the paid deposit, the buyer will get a refund from Amazon. If the tax is more than the deposit, Amazon will pay for the buyer.

b. I called up the Custom dept. It is 5% tax on the lens. The import deposit by Amazon is at 5% too.

So, most likely I will get it from Amazon. Now what about warranty? Ha.

A hill of books for sale

plumberly — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:36:59 +0800

I still have not got around to take photos of my books I want to sell. I have more than 300 books (mainly self help, financial, etc). Why so many? I like reading, learning from others.

To get it going, just PM me with the book you want and I will see if I have it.

Trimming off 2-3 mm side of HDMI plug

plumberly — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:32:34 +0800

Unifi Plus Box

The HDMI and RCA plugs are too close together and I cannot insert both in. Need to trim HDMI and RCA plug sides by 2-3 mm.

a. Is it OK to trim/cut off the 2 side plastic coverings?
b. Other ways of solving this problem?

Thanks.
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SPM Math, A Maths, Physics, Chemistry books

plumberly — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:49:35 +0800

Looking for good exercise books for SPM Maths, A Maths, Physics and Chemistry - for the testing and reinforcing the understanding.

Any you can recommend?

Thanks.

Ryzer master setting

plumberly — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:32:45 +0800

Am I doing something wrong with the off mode?

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know this song title?

plumberly — Sat, 25 May 2024 16:17:06 +0800

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KTzXhDOr8HU?feature=share

want to play along this song

historical aust vs RM data

plumberly — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:58:15 +0800

I can get historical weekday exchange rates from Yahoo Finance etc. Cannot find one that includes weekend data.

Appreciate help if you know of any (excludes the paid sites). Thanks.

Guitar amplifier settings

plumberly — Thu, 09 May 2024 19:32:44 +0800

I have tried different treble, mid and bass settings on my Yamaha amplifier and I dont like the sound I got (my acoustic guitar equaliser is set at about 50, 25 & 50%).

I know different settings for different amplifiers, guitars etc. But I appreciate it if you can share some tips for me to try and hopefully get the settings I like.

I have watched a few youtube videos but ...

Thanks.

MS Office for students

plumberly — Thu, 02 May 2024 20:04:57 +0800

I would like to know how I can get MS Office for students at a lower price.

No longer available?

Thanks.

Getting AVG cyber threat alerts on LY

plumberly — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:54:28 +0800

Getting many of this AVG cyber threats when I log into LY.

Any one else getting this too? Or false AVG alarm?

Can LY cyber team take a look?

Thanks.

Replacing speaker cones in SKF101

plumberly — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:55:51 +0800

The cone membranes were torn and glued together some years ago. Now I am planning to replace the cones. Instead of like for like, which better cones are available? Mainly for music, pop, sentimental etc.

Pity that Onkyo is no longer there. Otherwise can go there and look for the next better cone models. Now will consider other brands.

Thanks.

P/S Just realised my SKF101 set has single and bidirectional wiring options. Appreciate feedback from friends from real experience and whether it is worth setting it as bi-directional. Only those with good ears and a high-tech system can enjoy a bi-directional setup?

Home audio system

plumberly — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:28:36 +0800

I am looking for a home audio system, currently at Panasonic Urban Audio SC-UX100, mainly for my beginner drum jamming.

If you know of a better audio system (but not over RM800), please advise.

It must have USB and bluetooth, with android mobile connectivity.

Thanks.

3 storey shop lot for sale in Sarikei, Sarawak

plumberly — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:35:16 +0800

Location: Lorong Tapah 2 (Jalan Nyelong Bypass), Sarikei
Type: 3 storey intermediate shop lot
Price: RM1,200,000
Size: 111.5 sq meters

Detail of Property
~ launched 1995
~ ground and 1st floor tenanted, top floor vacant
~ leasehold
~ toilet no : 3

Amenities/Facilities
~ Friendly Supermarket 0.3 Km
~ Council library 2 km
~ Inter-town bus stop 0.5 km

Accessibility
~ Jalan Nyelong Bypass (to Sibu, Bintangor, etc)
~ Jalan Merati

PAYMENT TERM :
To be discussed and agreed

Contact me for more information.

Win 11 bluetooth

plumberly — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:04:25 +0800

In win 11, I have to

1. click start
2. activate settings
3. activate BT
4. right bottom, right click to send or receive files via BT

Is there a shorter way to do this?

For security, I only run BT when I need to use it.

Find it easier to use BT for file transfer in Win 10.

Thanks.

PC subwoofer system

plumberly — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:46:57 +0800

My Dell subwoofer system is playing up, no sound from the left speaker. Got this for more than 10+ years. Yes, I have checked the cables, thinking it could be a loose connection but no. Think of some electronic failure. Appreciate advice from those who have used a similar system for me to try it out.

Plan to replace it as I like good sound while using my PC. Which system/brand would you recommend?

Thanks.