Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by GregPG01

Samsung A55 - purple blotches & SC: no warranty

GregPG01 — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:34:20 +0800

My half year Samsung A55 suddenly got some purple blotches yesterday. GOOGLED and found that the screen underneath is leaking. To the best of my knowledge, I didn't even drop the phone. When I got to the mall 2 hours later, the purple blotches has spread from the initial spots.

The lady at the service center said it's not covered under warranty. I told her that I didn't drop the phone and she said will have to wait for approval from Samsung KL if they were to repair it under warranty.

Looking at the Samsung website (https://www.samsung.com/my/support/mobile-devices/screen-replacement-for-smartphones-and-tablets/ ) , it's Rm368 (screen) + Rm60-Rm85 (labor) .

Anyone has any experience with claiming warranty for this purple blotches, stains ?
Thank you.

Mini PC + 34 monitor

GregPG01 — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:36:15 +0800

https://shopee.com.my/GMK-M5-Plus-AMD-Ryzen...323.23486941719
https://prismplus.my/products/prism-x340-pr...MY¤cy=MYR

GMK M5 Plus (Ryzen 7 5825U + 16GB + 500GB ) for Rm1258
Monitor for Rm949
Total damage: Rm2208

Currently using Ryzen 5 7530u laptop, 16Gb + 24" monitor.

Thinking to switch to this and give that laptop to my kid.
Mainly use for chrome, office apps, Youtube, Netflix.
No gaming.

This combo OK bo ?

Install banking apps on Samsung Knox ?

GregPG01 — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:29:16 +0800

Does it make sense to install banking apps on Samsung Knox for extra layer of security ?

Please share your thoughts & experience. Thanks.

Port numbers to my kids

GregPG01 — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:42:41 +0800

I have 2 XOX numbers under my name that I registered previously for my kids use.
I am interested to subscribe to he DIGI Belia package.

Anyone know if it's possible to port those 2 accounts from my name to my kids (they are above 12).
Thank you.

WTS Dlink DIR-X1860Z (New in box)

GregPG01 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:04:54 +0800

Item(s):
Dlink DIR-X1860Z (Wifi 6)

Package includes:
All in sealed box. Unopened.

Price: RM 100

Warranty: None

Dealing method: COD Penang. I can mail if you're outside Penang.

Location: Penang

Contact method/details: PM me
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Item(s) conditions: New

Picture:

Reason for sale: Extra unit

Toyota Cross OR Honda CRV

GregPG01 — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:37:20 +0800

Driving around 70KM to work each day.
Around 50KM will be on highway.
Not a cheong driver. Please suggest.

HyppeTV at 2nd STB

GregPG01 — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:50:04 +0800

Hello folks,

I have an extra HyppTV STB from the STREAMYX days. Can I update my username@iptv and password there and then use it at another location using internet? Will it work?

Optical and analog audio

GregPG01 — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:49:52 +0800

Hello, I have a new tv that outputs optical audio and an old HTS that uses those old analog interface. i found some converters in Lazada. Anyone has any experience buying/using such converters ? Thanks in advance.

Is this what I need ?

http://www.lazada.com.my/35mm-jack-convert...72949.html?ff=1

Missing Alza GPS sd card

GregPG01 — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:27:41 +0800

My wife's car (Alza Advanced) was involved in an accident and after the repair, we noticed that the SD card that contains the GPS software and maps is now missing. I called the software vendor (Lokatoo) and was informed that we need to purchase a new card from Perodua. Does anyone know if can I can copy this from the CD that comes with the car ? Just want to gather some opinions before I buy the micro SD card. Thanks.

Car difficult to start if AC is ON position

GregPG01 — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:28:58 +0800

Hello,

My car is having difficulty to start if the AC button is ON. It will sound like you have a weak battery. Sometimes I have to try 2,3 times before it can start. I don't think it's the battery as it was also the same when I changed the battery earlier this year. Can someone advise what's the common issue, parts to check, etc.. Thank you.

18dbi antenna to increase wi-fi signal strengh

GregPG01 — Thu, 19 May 2016 09:11:42 +0800

Currently there are weak signal / blind spots in my house so I am thinking to put those longer antennas on the wi-fi router. I am currently using a ASUS router (https://www.asus.com/Networking/DSLN12U_C1/). The specs says that it's 5dbi and detachable.

Anyone installed those 18dbi antenna on your wi-fi router before? Does those 18dbi antennas really improve the signal strength ? Please share your experience.

[WTS] Used forerunner 15

GregPG01 — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 20:46:19 +0800

Used Garmin Forerunner 15 for sale.

Package: Watch, cable, manual, box.

Price: Rm200.

Bought in Sep 2014. Excellent condition.

COD in Penang or I can post it if you're outside Penang (add postage).

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4 months old Redmi 1S (used) for sale

GregPG01 — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:50:28 +0800

Item(s):Xiaomi Redmi 1S

Package includes: Phone, Charger, USB, Screen protector, Transparent back cover (see photo)

Price: Rm300

Warranty:Yes, by Xiaomi

Dealing method: COD after good inspection

Location of seller: Penang

Contact method/details: PM me. I will provide contact no for whatsapp.

Age of item: <4 months. Bought from Xiaomi website in Jul 2014.

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Item(s) conditions: Excellent

Picture:

Reason for sale: Company providing another cell phone now

Foldable Mini Treadmill

GregPG01 — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 23:50:00 +0800

Anyone used this before ? Please share your experience ...

http://www.groupon.my/deals/national-deal/...S__SPORT1&nlp=1

Just afraid cannot take the weight / impact from regular usage + it looks narrow .

Thanks.

After warranty , still bring back SC ?

GregPG01 — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:58:08 +0800

Honda City coming to 3.5 years with 80km mileage ... With no warranty, does it worth to bring back to the SC ? I think upcoming service is a major 1 ~rm 800. Worth it ?

Wifi with iPhone disconnects

GregPG01 — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:00:58 +0800

Sometimes I run the hotspot fuction with my IPhone 4 and connects with the new iPad (wifi version)... But I noticed that it disconnects after a while and I have to off and on back the hotspots and connect again. Anyone know how to rectify this ?

And I noticed that its more stable if I put a Bluetooth pairing for them. But when I try on wifi, the icon that show connected is also the Bluetooth... Confusing...

Thank you.

Small dent at bonnet with rust. to do ?

GregPG01 — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:57:06 +0800

Guys,

I happen to have a small dent in the car bonet now. Someone bang his trolley while it's park in a hypermarket.

Anyone know if I should do anything about it ? I can live with the cosmetic side of it but just afraid the rust will spread. Anything I should do ? It's a 1.5 year car and I wanna drive for many years still ... Or I should just leave it alone and spray the entire car when it's 6-7 years ?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Buy bstead-or and convert to mother share...

GregPG01 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:06:49 +0800

LISTING'S CIRCULAR NO. L/Q : 54088 OF 2009
RENOUNCEABLE RIGHTS ISSUE OF UP TO 260,412,729 NEW ORDINARY SHARES OF RM0.50
EACH IN BOUSTEAD HOLDINGS BERHAD ("BHB") (BHB SHARES) (RIGHTS SHARES) AT AN
ISSUE PRICE OF RM2.80 PER RIGHTS SHARE PAYABLE IN FULL UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE
BASIS OF TWO (2) RIGHTS SHARES FOR EVERY FIVE (5) EXISTING BHB SHARES HELD AT
5.00 P.M. ON 17 AUGUST 2009 ("RIGHTS ISSUE").
Kindly be advised of the following :
1) The Rights commence of trading : [ 18 August 2009 ]
2) The Rights cease quotation : [ 2 September 2009 ]

bstead-or trading at 0.685
bstead trading at 3.560

So every every 1k of bstead, meaning shareholder will get given 200 of bstead-or that he can sell at 0.685 .

Say i buy 1k of the bstead-or at 0.685 [0.685 * 1000 = rm685]

Then I wait and convert it to the bstead [685 + (2.80 * 1000) = rm 3485

Is my calculation correct? Is it really cheaper to buy the or and then convert rather to buy the mother share directly now?

--> Assuming, transaction charges and the setem hasil excluded ...

How to calculate dividends when announced in %

GregPG01 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:06:52 +0800

An interim dividend of 2.5% tax exempted. How to calculate in Rm ?

Thank you.

Which IT specialization earns more ?

GregPG01 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:22:13 +0800

Just thinking to start a new topic to gather which of the specialization will earn you more $$$

Networking (Cisco)
Database (Oracle, Microsoft SQL, etc.)
Storage Engineers (EMC, HP, Netapps)
Programming (analyst programmer, software engineer, what you call them la)
IT Security Engineers
System Engineers (linux, unix, wintel, etc.)
...

Any ideas ?