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NEW External Hard Disk, Used space is not zero?

gec — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:48:56 +0800

Hi,
I just bought a new external hard disk (WD Elements, 500GB). When I check the drive properties, it says Used Space 81.1MB (see attached screenshot). I plugged it into different computers, the properties are still the same.
I googled around but couldnt find an answer. Anyone here can explain to me why?
Thanks.

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How to differentiate New and Refurbish / Recon?

gec — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:40:50 +0800

Hi, im thinking to buy a new console (wii, to be exact) but im do not know how to differentiate a new set and a recon/refurbish set, afraid to get conned by people. anyway here can help? how to chk if the set im buying is a new one and not getting conned?

PS: just a suggestion, i think this topic should be pinned, to tell everyone how not to get conned...

thanks in advance

Help! Car window broken!

gec — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:01:10 +0800

I had a bad luck my car driver seat window was broken by a thief. i tink it happen last nite. i only found out about it just now, after came back from hometown. the window is completely shattered, and the thief seemed wana steal my car radio cd player (a cheap one actually). since its night time already, i temporarily fix it by sealing the door window using big plastic transparent bag, just in case tonight gt rain or something..

i need to get the window fix ASAP. the plan i had now is to go to so-called "kedai potong kereta" to get cheap used window and put it on myself.. i wish to setle this using not more than rm100.. anyone can recommend me places like this (selling used window, with optional repair service, or other suggestion)..? i already contact a foreman and planning to go pandan jaya tmr morning, but nt sure whther gt the window or not, only noe tmr morning.. so now wana noe any other place i could go..

Thanks in advanced..

Is it supposed to be like this?

gec — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:39:37 +0800

i just got an SE k810i, AP Set, and there are a few things that made me feel not quite comfortable this is the first time i buy myself a hp (previous hp was a gift and had been using it for 5yrs), so not sure about the things below..

1st, when i receive the new handset, it came with the box, but it is not wrapped. i thought the whole box should be wrapped and not opened before until i unwrap it, isnt it..?

2nd, the IMEI number on the box does not match with the IMEI number in the phone system. i have done some searching in LYN and found that this is quite normal for an AP set, so i guess this is ok... the IMEI number match with the one at the back of the phone though..

3rd, i thought there should be a warranty card from sony ericsson, but instead what i found is a warranty card from a private company shown below:

- card inside (promoting games, wallpaper, ringtone etc):

- card outside (details about warranty):

as u can see in the pic, the company say in order to get the warranty, i need to send them an sms. but according to the dealer who sold the phone to me, he say no need to sms the company, just send the phone to him to repair it. the dealer does not work in the company, i think. i got it from his shop in PJ and i noe him thru another friend.

so, what i wana ask is, are all these things normal, or did i get conned...? and btw, should i send the sms to the company for the warranty (with the risk of getting spammed and charging my credit) ...?