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[WTS] BENQ GL2760H 27inch Wide LCD FHD 1080P RM6xx

CHanx — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:03:03 +0800

Item(s):BENQ GL2760H 27inch Wide LCD FHD 1080P

Package includes:Original package (Box, Cable,Monitor)

Price:RM688

Warranty: 3 years by BENQ

Dealing method: COD (PJ , Bukit Jalil, Puchong, Damansara, Sg Besi, Klang Valley, Seremban) / Shipment + RM20

Location of seller: PJ

Contact method/details:012-7959105 Whatsapp/WeChat/Line/SMS/Call

Age of item:
New. Bought on 26JAN2015 with original receipt, box and everything in good condition.

Item(s) conditions:
New with original receipt, package, box in good condition.
Perfect working condition
Zero dead pixel - 0
100% Genuine product
Can test on the spot if COD

Picture: http://www.benq.com/product/monitor/GL2760H/design/

Reason for sale:
This monitor is excellent for gaming. I am more on document and surfing, 27 inch monitor is too big..

Feature:

Brilliant Image Quality
Flicker-free Backlight for Visual Pleasure
12M:1 Ultra High Dynamic Contrast for Depth and Definition
Fast 2ms GTG Response Time
Senseye Technology
Windows 8 compatible
ecoFACTS Label

Specifications:

General
Display Type: LED-backlit LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size: 27"
Panel Type: TN
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen - 16:9
Native Resolution: FullHD 1920 x 1080
Pixel Pitch: 0.311 mm
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 / 12000000:1 (dynamic)
Color Support: 16.7 million colors
Response Time: 2 ms (gray-to-gray)
Vertical Refresh Rate: 50 - 76 Hz
Horizontal Refresh Rate: 30 - 83 kHz
Horizontal Viewing Angle: 170
Vertical Viewing Angle: 160
Backlight Technology: LED backlight
Controls & Adjustments: Brightness, contrast, H/V position, sharpness, color temperature, phase, clock
Features: HDCP, 72% NTSC color gamut, Senseye 3 Technology, Dynamic Power Saving (DPS), customizable OSD buttons, Flicker Free technology
Color: Glossy black
Dimensions (WxDxH): 25.2 in x 8.5 in x 19.2 in
Weight: 12.1 lbs

Connectivity
Interfaces: VGA ¦ DVI-D ( HDCP ) ¦ HDMI ¦ Headphones

Mechanical
Display Position Adjustments: Tilt
Tilt Angle: -5/+20
Flat Panel Mount Interface: 100 x 100 mm

Miscellaneous
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Cables Included: 1 x VGA cable
Compliant Standards: TUV Bauart, TCO Displays 6.0

Power
Power Supply: Internal
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational: 29 Watt
Power Consumption Sleep: 0.3 Watt

Software / System Requirements
Included Software: Drivers & Utilities

Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site

[WTR] (Midfields Condominium) Fully Furnished

CHanx — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:23:45 +0800

Description:

Master room and Middle Room(2nd) for rent

- location : Midfields Condominium (nice environment and facilities such as swimming pool, gym room, badminton, futsal, squash court, etc)
- 15 mins walking distance to Salak Selatan KTM
- 5-10 mins driving to midvalley
- 10-15 mins driving distance to KLCC
- 10-15 minutes driving distance to Salak Selatan LRT station
- Accessible to 4 major highways : Federal Highway, Metrama East-West, Besraya, and KL-Putrajaya.

- Master room is fully furnished (Air Cond divan queen size bed, wardrobe, dressing table, bedside table, attached MR's bathroom with water heater)
- Middle Room(2nd) is fully furnished (divan single size bed, wardrobe, dressing table, shared bathroom with water heater)
- House is furnished with Air Cond , kitchen cabinet and stove, washing machine and fridge
- up to total 3 parking lots available (depends on number of tenants in the room)

- 2.5 months deposit and 1 month advanced rental
- minimum contract of 7 months
- move in on 1st of April 2014

- Rm850 per month for Master Room
- Rm600 per month for Middle Room(2nd)

- contact Lee 0162347404 /Tan 0163467525 (call/sms/whatsapp)
- contact Han 012-7959105 (call/sms/whatsapp)

expected, current and offered salary

CHanx — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:51:00 +0800

I am currently working as test development ( software coding and hardware designing ) Engineer in US MNC manufacturing company in Seremban..
I went for interview last week for software Engineer (R&D) position in LOCAL PUBLIC LISTED COMPANY in KL...
I do not know the market rate for 5 years experience software Engineer since I am applying from different field so I just write "negotiable" (without figure) in the expected salary in application column ..

During interview, it went well , the hiring manager ask me expected salary , since I just write negotiable in expected salary column . I said I do not know about the pay rate for 5 years experience.
The hiring manager propose RM4.5K which is only RM40 higher than my current salary. As I have good impresion with the hiring manager and wanted the job, so I said ok to write RM4500 there.
I have 5+ years exp , my current pay is 4.46K + 1.5 Month contractual bonus which payout every month (total RM5K/month). There is also half yearly performance bonus of of 1.2K + 1.4K =2.6K. Total average pay every month is RM5240.5.

The HR manager called and offred me basic pay of RM4500. I request to increase a little (few hundred )since I moving to relocate at KL and high living cost of KL, she said she has to discuss with the hiring manager and Managing director. then she engaged the phone (to act like calling to the hiring manager),
After about 10 to 20 second, she connect back to my phone and said that the hiring manager do not agree to increase my salary.

I asked the HR manager again about the yearly bonus, she said she do not know about the yearly bonus figure but the company is pay out the yearly bonus during chinese new year period, I ask her again how much is the historical(last year) Bonus amount, HR manager said she just join in the company 2 months and do not know the bonus rate.
She asked me to ask the hiring manager myselffor bonus amount , I said OK, connect me to talk to the hiring manager, then in few seconds, she said the hiring manager is not around.

After that, she said she will discuss with MD and hiring manager about the salary figure and job offered again and end the call.

summary:

They offered me RM4500 without the yearly Bonus amount agreement. While my current pay include bonus (contractual) is about RM5240.5 average each month.
I have the feeling that HR manager keep play acting just want me to accept the offer (RM4.5K) which is lower than my current pay(RM5.4K).
I dont understand a local public listed in MAIN board company is hiring talent in this way?
Does the salary negotation need to involve and decided by hiring manager & MD?
The HR manager keep play acting and do not sincerely talk abut the benefit..

Westerm Digital -a good place to work?

CHanx — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:16:36 +0800

Hi! Anybody know about Western Digital working environment?
What is job scope of the Engineer and organization structure in Firmware department?
How is the prospect to be Firmaware Engineer?
Does Western Digital a good company in term of benefit and company system?

Western Digital Sr.Engineer(Firmware Eng Dep.)

CHanx — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:21:00 +0800

Hi ladies and gentlemen, I just receive a call from Head - hunter for Interview as Senior Engineer (Firmware Engineering Dept) at Western digital..

Anybody know that how is the working environment, job description , role & responsibility in Firmware Engineering Dept?

Does engineer position direct involved in program designing & development&coding of firmware?

How is the career prospect of this position, increment and expected salary for 4 years experience Engineer?

Currently I am working in development department of semiconductor industry which have around 40%-50%(depend oono project assigned by Boss) of full development work.

I like more in the designing &development and coding work, I do not like so much for task as supporting, execution per instruction, follow -up , gather data and reporting task.
I am not sure this position will provide me the real development opportunity because the JD provide is in gray area and not specific.

Hopefully some wise guy/gal can give some comment... Thank in advance!!!

Below is the JD provided by Head - hunter

BROAD FUNCTIONS :
·         Code and test the Controller and/or Process Firmware functions in support of the Manufacturing of Hard Disk Drive.
·         Adhere to formally developed Firmware/Software Development Procedures being practiced by all members of Western Digital firmware and software developers.
·         Adhere to corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines for conducting business in accordance with ISO standards.
·         Uphold corporate ethics standards as described in the Western Digital Code of Conduct handbook.

RESPONSIBILITIES :
·         Generate and maintain the following software at the function level:
·         The different generations of Controller and/or Process Firmware
·         Others as may be assigned.

·         Generate and maintain appropriate technical documentation:
·         Firmware Release notices.
·         Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
·         Specifications.
·         Others as may be assigned.

·         Validate and test software releases
·         Execute experiments and prepare data for analysis.
·         Participate in technical team activities.
·         Participate in design, code, test review process.
·         Work together with other teams to improve yield, process, cycle time.
·         Maintain effective communications with the technical staff.

[addedon]August 6, 2011, 5:35 pm[/addedon]Any comment are welcome!!!

[addedon]August 7, 2011, 12:02 am[/addedon]Any WD ex or current staff here?

Low cost cheap labour in MNC

CHanx — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:59:55 +0800

I am balatantly dissapointed with my pay in MNC(semicondutor field) after 3.5 years <RM4K.

I do multiple task to support at least 3 Europe Engineer, 3-5 project at the same time , but my pay is only 1/4 of them.

I do the dirty work (time consuming labour work) of their project(qualification) , I even provide solution to them and help them solve their critical issue, deliver result faster than expected(1-2 days max).

I also doing the new design and development project..

Very very dispointed with the pay in M'sia. I regret to join this field, not because of I cannot perform, It is because of the pay is not deserve for the hard work I labour...

Is it too late to change career?

CHanx — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:51:39 +0800

I have working in semiconductor field for 3 years. It is very tiring and troublesome to work in semiconductor field , the resource is not enough(tester time), the time line is very tight , we are always 'stuck' in the position and conflict to borrow tester from production to run our activity...

Our Big Boss or even direct Boss have limited knowledge on the technical stuff, they expect the work is easy, they seemed not appreciate the effort our Engineer put in.

They just want to squeeze us for output/meet project time line by setting the goal/rule without understand the difficulty but they cant offer any significant help/advise..

Beside that, we always need to do like the technician/operator upon the request of Oversea Engineer(Europe, US and etc...).

I feel like working in semiconductor field is kinda ' dark route' , repeatable, time consuming but no knowledge gaining, no value.

From what i see in my current company , the Staff/Sr. Engineer here who have 6-20 years exp, their skill & knowledge level is no better or even worse than the junior Engineer. This give me the impression that they gain their Sr/Staff title status by spending the years of services rather than their ability/ capability..
Some of them even being 'snake' and push the 'dirty' work (non value but time consuming) to other people..
What they know is only 'talk' to cover their mistake, or promise empty promise..

Although the paid is quite OK(<4K), I feel like want to change field from Semiconductor to others, such as Electrical, Power.. Join other Engineering field which have long term prospect.. Any suggestion?

whoever have the history of change career path can help to give some advice?

Career prospect- Change field after 3 years Exp

CHanx — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:24:25 +0800

I have working in semiconductor field for 3 years. It is very tiring and troublesome to work in semiconductor field , the resource is not enough(tester time), the time line is very tight , we are always 'stuck' in the position and conflict to borrow tester from production to run our activity...

Our Big Boss or even direct Boss have limited knowledge on the technical stuff, they expect the work is easy, they seemed not appreciate the effort our Engineer put in. They just want to squeeze us for output/meet project time line by setting the goal/rule without understand the difficulty but they cant offer any significant help/advise..

Beside that, we always need to do like the technician/operator upon the request of Oversea Engineer(Europe, US and etc...).

I feel like working in semiconductor field is kinda ' dark route' , repeatable, time consuming but no knowledge gaining, no value.

From what i see in my current company , the Staff/Sr. Engineer here who have 6-20 years exp, their skill & knowledge level is no better or even worse than the junior Engineer. This give me the impression that they gain their Sr/Staff title status by spending the years of services rather than their ability/ capability..
Some of them even being 'snake' and push the 'dirty' work (non value but time consuming) to other people..
What they know is only 'talk' to cover their mistake, or promise empty promise..

I feel like want to change field from Semiconductor to others, such as Electrical, Power.. Join other Engineering field which have long term prospect.. Any suggestion?

[addedon]October 10, 2010, 5:21 pm[/addedon]Anybody who can help to give some advice?

Best 2.1 speaker ever:Altec Lansing-ACS48

CHanx — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:48:34 +0800

My friend own 1 set of ACS-48 speaker, he bought it 8 years ago until now still working fine.

The sound for ACS-48 speaker really impress me and the sound signature is unforgettable and uncomparable to what available in the market for below 1K price range.

The sound stage is so huge and rich, the mid&treble is full of detail and sweet. The bass is tempting & deep..

It use a TDA7294 IC amplifier 100W rating to pump the 20W satelite speaker.. This is amazing.. Total 3 TDA7294 IC for Subwoofer and 2 front speaker.

Just imagine, it is really overpower..

Unfortunately it is already stop production for long time. Anybody own the ACS-48? I would like to buy this speaker for second hand..

http://www.targetpc.com/hardware/audio/speakers/altec48/

QUOTE

I found three TDA7294 IC amplifiers screwed to a massive heatsink that could easily pump out 100 watts each! If the power supply was a bit beefier, a full 300 watts of peak power could be squeezed down the dinky little wires that connect the satellites to the woofer box. Somehow, I'm moderately relieved that Altec decided NOT to do this as these jewels nearly make your pants leg (or skirts)flap.

The web is a wonderful place, call it God's library, to find out just about anything you'd want to...and some stuff that you wouldn't want to. The spec sheet for the TDA7294 claims that the chips can pump 100 watts into a 4 or 8 ohm load. Small dips in the impedance curves stress an amplifier, sometimes to gross distortion, and when you decide to crank the 48's up, you find yourself shouting to anyone, even if they're only 12" from you! I was able to measure over 110 decibel peaks at a distance of 2 feet. This is loud...lease breaking loud for those apartment dwellers out there. Can you imagine the landlord throwing you out because "your computer is too loud?" With the 48's, it's not only a possibility, it's a reality. Watch your volume levels folks, before you can't hear the beautiful noises that emanate from the paper and plastic cones.

http://www.targetpc.com/hardware/audio/speakers/altec48/

Edifier S530 performance price ratio

CHanx — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:34:24 +0800

S530D user attention..

I found the S530 lack of Hi freqency(treble) and low frequency(bass) response... Lack of pre-amp enhancement

Good quality is the noise level is very low and sound is clean.. quality build.

I found my R202 is sound better (higher Hi-freqency-treble- ) when connect the S530D Satelite as compare to S530D.

Although S530D is definitely louder ..

How can it be? Consider the price range..
Any comment? how was the setting for S530 treble and bass you prefer?
How to boost the performance further?

Jump company without payrise

CHanx — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:24 +0800

Here is my situation I work in semicon industry for 2 years 9 months experiance , jump from company A to B only have 12% increment. After work at Company B for 2 months but found it is not the job i wanted then I interview on Company C, during the interview, interviewer found i am unhappy about the jobscope at Com B.
So they offer same amount of money what company B offer, no increment.
The basic pay and benefit is same. The knowlege i knew can totally applied to Company C, because they use same tools and software, even product knowledge is similar to my 2 years experience at company A.

Anyboday try to jump company without increment?

Now i feel the Company C is bully and squezz my pay after knowing i am unhappy at current company.
Do you think i should join Com C.. I do like the propect of company C.