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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SP1 Genuine

nelson_hew — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:09:24 +0800

Hi guys, i just reformatted my PC and re-install Windows7 Home Premium 64bit (Activated with my genuine product key) which doesnt include Service Pack 1.
So, after all the updates required by Windows which includes updating Service Pack 1.
Now Windows prompted me to key in the product key to activate Windows 7 again, which I did but Windows could not recognize the product key anymore. Why is that?
Maybe there is a topic about this before, but couldnt find it. Anyone can send the link to me to help me out?
I search throughout the web, some said that after re-installing Windows 7, you need to buy another product key. Is that the only way to solve it, since my original Windows 7 is genuine

Wireless Router Recommendation

nelson_hew — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:41:58 +0800

Hi all I.T experts, Im looking for a wireless router that has a range for 5k sqft house. There are 2 rooms on the ground floor and 4 rooms on the 2nd floor. Intending to find a wireless router that is compatible with UNIFI as well. Any recommendations?

Agricultural land convert to Industrial land

nelson_hew — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:21:05 +0800

Hey guys and girls,

I have a 5 acres of land in sg tekali district, anybody knows what is the process/approach and how much its going to do the convertion from agricultural to industrial land? Im planning to build a industrial warehouse on it.

N.A.P

nelson_hew — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:13:29 +0800

APs to be scrapped in 2015

KUALA LUMPUR: The controversial Approved Permits (AP) system will be scrapped in 2015 while foreign firms will be given manufacturing licenses to hold 100% equity in firms, which produce luxury vehicles with an engine capacity of more than 1,800cc and costing more than RM150,000 under the review of the National Automotive Policy announced Wednesday.

Under the review announced by International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed, the import duties of all completely-built-up (CBU) and completely-knocked-down (CKD) cars will be maintained.

Incentives and exemptions will be increased to develop local auto parts so that there would no longer be parts imports by 18 months’ time, a move which help do away with imported and used spare parts outfits.

Vehicles which are 15 years and above would also have to go through mandatory testing to ensure their roadworthiness but provisions would be made for vintage cars, he told a press conference to announce the long-awaited review of the NAP.

He said that the review was undertaken after extensive discussions with industry players including manufacturers, assemblers, auto parts makers, non-governmental organisation as well as car associations.

Mustapa said that there were 18 new policies and measures covering licencing, duties, incentives, technology and environment, safety and standards and APs introduced under the NAP review.

New policies and measures would be effective from Jan 1, 2010.

Under the new measures new strategic partnership between Proton and a global established Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will be established.

Currently, Proton is in talks to establish strategic partnership with international partners.

“Up to now, Proton has yet to find a strategic partner,” he said.

Elaborating on APs, he said the AP system for imports of CBU vehicles will be terminated whereby open APs for used vehicles will be terminated by December 31, 2015, which means importation of used vehicles using the AP permit would no longer be allowed after 2015.

“No new applications for open APs will be considered and franchise APs will be terminated by Dec 31, 2020,” he said.

Mustapa said as part of ongoing efforts to help Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the automotive industry, a Fund for Bumiputera Development will also be established.

Besides this, he said that a charge of RM10,000 for each open AP will be introduced as announced in the 2010 budget last week whereby under current status, APs are issued for free.

A fund will be established to assist Bumiputera companies venturing into the automotive and other related businesses, he said.

The government would also introduce a mechanism to prohibit the import of used parts and components effective June 2011, said Mustapa.

Currently, imports of new and used parts and components were allowed without any restrictions and might in some cases affect safety and environment, he said.

A new measure under the review of the NAP is the establishment of a gazzetted price for imported used CBU motor vehicles by the Royal Customs, a move designed to stop the under-declaration of imported used-cars and abuse of the AP system.

Currently only prices for new imported CBU motor vehicles are gazetted for the purpose of duty compilation, he said. - Bernama

No imported used parts in June 2011??? !!!
Import duty will be maintained???!!!

What a big dissapointment. So that means "chop" shop have to be closed down?

N.A.P

nelson_hew — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:11:10 +0800

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National Automotive Policy 2009 Review ResultsOctober 28, 2009 at 11:30 am by Paul Tan · Filed under Cars, Local News

The results of the NAP review were revealed this morning. The following are the updates I’ve been getting so far, this post will be updated as I get more information.

A total of 18 new policies and measures covering licencing, duties, incentives, technology and environment, safety and standards and APs to be effective January 1st 2010.
Open AP system to be scrapped by December 31 2015.
AP holders will be audited twice a year.
A gazetted Customs pricelist for used CBU cars to be established to supplement the current list of new CBU cars. This will be used to prevent underdeclaration of grey import vehicles by declaring then as “used” instead of new in order to manipulate the price, as the gazetted pricelist is currently only for new vehicles.
A large chunk of the RM300 million expected to be collected from the RM10,000 per Open AP fee to be used to develop the auto industry and increase Bumiputra entrepreneurship participation in the auto industry.
Import duty on CBU & CKD cars maintained.
Import of used parts to stop in June 2011 (what???).
Incentives and exemptions will be increased to develop local auto parts.
Franchise APs to be terminated by December 31 2020.
Foreign firms can apply for manufacturing licenses to hold 100% shares in firms to produce vehicles with engine capacity of larger than 1,800cc and costing more than RM150,000. This will open up the upper end of the market while keeping the lower end where Proton and Perodua are protected.
Issuance of new Manufacturing License to be unfrozen for selected segments – hybrid and electric vehicles, pick-up trucks, commercial vehicles and motorcycles with engine capacity of 200cc and above.
Vehicles 15 years and older will have to be tested for roadworthiness; provisions to be made for vintage cars.
A new strategic partnership between Proton and an established manufacturer will be established.

No imported used parts in June 2011??? !!!
Import duty will be maintained???!!!

What a big dissapointment. So that means "chop" shop have to be closed down?

Source: http://paultan.org/2009/10/28/national-aut...-review-results

IPOD using car audio speaker

nelson_hew — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:37:27 +0800

Hi, currently im using a video ipod, and i want to play it through my car audio system. The only method i know is using Ipod FM transmitter, but the sound quality is bad. Any alternative way? like any cd player compatible to ipod or some adapter tht can link to my car audio system. Moreover, can i control its volume and song tracks using the steering wheel control function? Pls advice...Thanks

how to connect ipod into HTS?

nelson_hew — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:34:45 +0800

hi to all, i have 10gb of songs inside my ipod and therefore it is not so convenient to burn into disc. anybody know how to connect my ipod in to the home theater system??

Increase wireless speed and coverage

nelson_hew — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:41:33 +0800

Hi, i dont know if any 1 posted this question b4. If do, pls pm or post the thread link for me k.

Anyway, im currently facing two problems which is:

I)Inconsistency in receiving wireless signal in my room and
2)often get disconnected or once connected it is often too slow.

The wireless router is downstairs situated in the living room which is at the front and my room is situated upstairs, middle room. The model of the wireless router is "Dlink DI-524" 54mbs. Currently there are 6 laptop users in our house, everyone except me have a 802.11g wireless speed of 54 mbs whereas mine is only 802.11b which only has 11mbs speed. My connection speed is often the slowest compare to other users, they dont often get disconnected or have slow connection speed compare to mine.

I even bought my laptop into their room to test, and they still get faster speed compare to mine...It is like my laptop being bullied by those laptops

Im thinking of buying a wireless network card 54mbs or 108mbs to boost up my connection speed. Do you guys think that the wireless network card would also boost up my wireless coverage? If cant, should i buy a wireless antenna booster in order to get a wider coverage? Do i need to buy both of this item inorder to get wider coverage and speed up my connection? All im asking for is consistency, i dont want to get disconnected often as it should.

For your information, we are using 2mb/sec broadband network.

Cheers

FZ30, FZ20, FZ5 or Nikon D50

nelson_hew — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:17:53 +0800

hey guys, anybody can give some advise about which 1 to choose fz20,fz30,fz5 or D50. im kinda in a dillema here, i dont know which 1 to choose from. Coz i read a review in dpreview.com regarding the fz30 produces alot of noise at ISO 400 and there are not many improvements from its precedessor(fz 20) and the image quality improvement is not significant.

my main of purpose buying one of this camera is bcoz it has
1.12xoptical zoom
2. image stabilizer
3.size of the camera is not big

i like to travel around and like to shoot night scenes like fireworks, building architecture, indoor low-light conditions.Any other option bside fz(less expensive 1)...do keep in mind i prefer the digi cam not too bulky.

thanks yah..