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Pos Malaysia's registered tracking is a total crap

wt_vinci — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:30:55 +0800

Hey guys,

tldr: A quick rant on the Pos Malaysia's international registered online tracking that you need to pay on top of your usual package (mine was Flexipack International). Paid additional RM 4.6 for the tracking only to find that the tracking stopped after it left Malaysia for New York.

I wanted to send a small item using Flexipack international to New York so I paid the fee for that then I was asked to pay another RM 4.6 for tracking. I did so thinking that I could see the progress from Malaysia all the way to New York but after it left KLIA, the online tracking was not updated anymore even after it arrived at the destination. I just wasted my nasi goreng kampung money to track my item from the Pos Malaysia counter to the KLIA departure. So guys, don't waste your money on the so-called international registered fee; save it for your lunch money.

End of rant.
My 2cents

Bad experience buying with Gemfive

wt_vinci — Sun, 22 May 2016 19:50:44 +0800

Hi all,

I would like to add my bad experience with GemFive with you all and hope others can learn from mine:

I ordered an expensive item, Garmin Forerunner 235 for RM 1520 from GemFive. I bought a few items from there before but they are all low priced items and I did not find any problems then so I decided to buy this watch there as they were giving some discounts.

Shipping took quite a while to arrive (about a week plus). As I was eagerly excited opening up the package then to my horror this was what I find. See attached photos. The box has been badly crumpled and torn in some parts. Although there aren't any visible damage on the watch but because the merchant and Gemfive did not use any foam to absorb any impacts during shipment, it might have affected the watch internally seeing the box's bad condition!

To make matter worse, I bought this watch as a gift! How can I give a present in such a condition?!

For an expensive item such as this, I expected better packaging condition. There was no foam around the box to protect it from damage, only the box and the plastic bag. This is incredulous to say the least. Even sellers that sells phone cases like this awesome seller package their items better than Gemfive. Their only reply to my complain is a cold "sorry, we will improve next time".

To sum it all, I am very disappointed with Gemfive. Guys, kindly think twice before purchasing any expensive items from them, their discounts might not worth it.

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[WTR] Impian Meridian at Subang Jaya USJ 1

wt_vinci — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:24:56 +0800

Looking for a comfortable place to stay with a shopping mall (The Summit) and hypermarkets (Giant and Mydin) just a stone throw away? Want a place with good security and great amenities such as a large and clean swimming pool and gym? You find all those here at my Impian Meridian home.

Unit details:
- Awesome swimming pool view
- All 3 rooms including living room furnished with fans and AC for your comfort
- Rooms have beds and wardrobes
- Two bathrooms each with water heaters and toilet bowls
- Kitchen cabinet, hob and stove ready for you to cook
- Fridge
- Living sofa and table plus TV cabinet
- Dining table and chairs
- One indoor car park

Rental: RM 1900 monthly

Owner here!

More photos here:
Click here for photos!

Interested?
Contact me (Tan) via call or Whatsapp (016 6886 750) or email (wtvinci at gmail.com).

Need more facilities? Contact me to discuss, I'm flexible.

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wt_vinci — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 01:00:30 +0800

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[WTS] Beyerdynamic DTX 501p On-Ear ClosedHeadphone

wt_vinci — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:30:11 +0800

Item(s): ORIGINAL Beyerdynamic DTX 501p On-Ear Closed Headphone

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The DTX 501 p is a foldable headphone that features a dynamic and detailed sound. Its closed design effectively attenuates ambient noise and allows enjoying and listening to the music even in a noisy environment. The soft ear pads, the light weight and the compact size make the DTX 501 p perfect for music lovers on the move. The delivery includes a carrying case for safe transport.

Lightweight, foldable headphones for mobile use
Dynamic and detailed sound
Excellent bass response

Package includes:
Portable headphone
Hard carrying case

Product's specs sheet: Click here for PDF!

Testimonials from users and reviews:
Head-Fi users

Price: RM 300

Warranty: 2 years warranty from official Beyerdynamic distributor

Dealing method: COD around Petaling Jaya area OR FREE PosLaju shipping

Location of seller: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Contact method/details: PM or Whatsapp @ 016 6886 750

Age of item: Brand new in box

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Item(s) conditions: Brand new in box

Picture:

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Reason for sale: Earn extra income to marry

[WTS] Beyerdynamic DTX 350p On-Ear Headphone[SOLD]

wt_vinci — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:27:40 +0800

Item(s): Beyerdynamic DTX 350p On-Ear Closed Headphone [SOLD]

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Complements all smartphones and tablets
Discreet folding mechanism in the headband
Powerful bass response
Closed design effectively attenuates ambient noise
High comfort of wearing due to soft and smooth leatherette ear pads
No mess of cables as the flat cables do not tangle up
45° angled, gold-plated 1/8" (3,5 mm) mini stereo jack plug - tensile forces are absorbed better

Product page: Click here

Reviews: Clickable link below
Cnet Review
Tom's Hardware Review [Use Google Translate since it's in German ]

Package includes:
Awesome Headphone
Soft case

Price: SOLD

Warranty: 1 year from manufacturer

Dealing method: COD or shipping RM6 (for Peninsular only). COD at Kerinchi LRT or Taman Bahagia LRT station.

Location of seller: Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Contact method/details: PM or Whatsapp @ 016 6886 750

Age of item: Brand new

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Item(s) conditions: Brand new

Picture:

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Reason for sale: Trader

[WTS] Serfas Marche sunglasses with Rx inserts

wt_vinci — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 23:22:56 +0800

Item(s):
Serfas Marche sports sunglasses (black colour) by US based company. Check out the product page at link.
Serfas Marche link

Includes Rx inserts so you can take it to the optical shop to make your prescription glasses to be worn with the sunglasses.

Package includes: Standard issue consisting of frame with grey lens (Category 3) plus 3 other lenses (clear, rose and brown), hard case and microfiber bag

Price: RM 200 (originally purchased for USD 78, see receipt below)

Dealing method: COD preferably or POS Laju (buyer pays shipping). Can COD at any Putra LRT stations

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Contact method/details: 016-6886750
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Item(s) conditions: Brand new, opened only to find out the wrong colour and to take photos

Reason for sale: Bought the wrong colour, wanted Gunmetal.

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The complete set

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The box

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The proof of purchase

Nusa Suria @ Shah Alam 2

wt_vinci — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:59:33 +0800

Hi guys,

I came across this new development from IJM Land called Nusa Suria at Shah Alam 2. Here are the details:

Type Description: 2-Storey Linked Semi Detached
Development Type: Semi Detached
Land Area: 1,650 sq.ft
Built-up Area: 1,570 sq.ft
No. of Units: 96
Facility: Schools, medical center, shops, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, Commerical hub with landscaped town square
Price Range: Per Unit from RM 370,000.00
Location: Shah Alam 2
GPS Coordinates: 3.236498°N 101.420932°E

These are the promotion by the dev:

1) 3% rebate on the total purchase (non bumis need to pay only 7% downpayment, whereas bumis don't have to put down any downpayment).
2) IJM pays for the legal and S&P fees including the bank side (they will help you apply for the loan from their panel banks)

Click here for more info:
Brochure in PDF format

Any comments on this new development are very much appreciated!

WTA/WTB: Nike+ Sportband 2

wt_vinci — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:55:49 +0800

Hey guys,

I've been trying to find shops that sells this Nike+ Sportband 2 watch around Penang and KL. Anyone got any experience in getting it? Do you know where can I find one? Do let me know.

Thanks!
WT

Compatible webcam for ThinkPad?

wt_vinci — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:20:17 +0800

Hi

I've been thinking about getting a webcam for my R60 ThinkPad and when I got one cheap webcam (RM39) and installed it, it sort of screwed with my ThinkPad's software (my WiFi MAC address changed which disabled my WiFi). It works well with other non-ThinkPad laptop.

So here's my question, what brand/model of webcam should I get for my ThinkPad? It should be less than RM 100 of course.

Thanks in advance for your reply!

Regards,
WT

ThinkPad battery problem

wt_vinci — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:08:28 +0800

Hi ThinkPad-ians,

I'm a proud owner of a ThinkPad R60 laptop. I have it for almost two years now and it has served me good even though I dropped it a few times while it was still running on the floor... Thank god for the Active Protection System thingy...

Anyway, it was all good until now when my battery suddenly failed me; it cannot be charged anymore. I only used it for 52 cycles with around 80% charges remaining and it suddenly cannot be charged (a yellow blinking light appears on the indicators). I checked the Lenovo website and found out that my battery was one of the recalled batteries; I was so excited that I might be getting a new battery. Alas, the excitement was damped when I saw that the recall period expired just a few months ago.

Even though my battery has a long life to go but due to the manufacturer's fault, it can no longer work and I can't even get it replaced for free because my battery's warranty is only one year (I have a three years warranty on my system) and the recall period expired. It's not fair to me. It wasn't my fault for not checking whether my battery was one of the recalled batteries because they didn't send me any announcements. Now I have a dead battery and I would have to pay RM200+ just to get a new battery when my old battery can still work.

I love ThinkPad laptops but their customer service needs to be improved. Anyone has battery charging problem lately?

PS: I called Lenovo and they "adviced" me to get a new battery from one of their dealers. No replacement. Damned.

Winston
ThinkPad R60 9455-A53

Palm TX screen replacement

wt_vinci — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:53:05 +0800

Hi all

I broke my Palm TX screen in a car accident so now I'm looking for find a complete screen replacement for it. Does anyone here would like to sell off their old non-working TX but with an intact screen to me?

I would like to buy a new PDA but I've lost many things in that accident so now I'm broke to buy a new one. and I really need to use my Palm TX to organize my life. If any of you knows of a place in locally that sells the screen please do let me know. I'm desperate.

Thanks
Winston

Palm TX case: Where to get it in KL?

wt_vinci — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:47:20 +0800

Hi,

I've dropped my Palm TX (I'm getting careless, I know!!) a couple of times and thank goodness that nothing major happened except for a tiny crack (two cracks) and now I'm freaking out!

Where can I find to buy a case (hard aluminium or silicon) in KL? I went to Low Yat but I couldn't find one, even at the Palm shop. I don't want to purchase it online (not an option because I don't even have a plastic cash in the first place) because I want to see it and try it out before I buy it.

How much would those cases cost?

Thank in advance

WT

Where to get Palm TX or TE2 at a best price?

wt_vinci — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:26:51 +0800

Hi,

Could anyone please tell me where can I get a good price for Palm TX or TE2 in Selangor? And what are the prices for these models currently?

Thanks

Fujitsu S6420 or ThinkPad R60?

wt_vinci — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:22:08 +0800

Hi,

I would like to ask everyone's advice, should I get the Fujitsu S6420 or ThinkPad R60? I know Fujitsu is a Centrino based processor while the ThinkPad is Duo Core 2 but they both weigh at 1.7kg and 2.6kg respectively. Its tempting to get the extremely light and cheap but old Fujitsu but is it worth the money? Its selling for RM3799 while the ThinkPad R60 is selling at RM3399.

Please advice.

IBM Laptop Warranty Problem

wt_vinci — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:13:09 +0800

Hi

I'm having a problem with my IBM R51 warranty that I bought from a shop in Low Yat plaza called Notebook Studio. Its an old model (2888-N01 ) brought from Singapore to be sold here when I bought it around 8 months ago for RM3800 with 3 years warranty. When I checked the IBM website for the warranty period, it showed that the warranty period on this model expires on 2007 with the location stated Singapore. I bought this laptop last year which is 2006 so with the 3 years warranty, it should expires at the year 2009.

I called the shop about this and they told me that it doesn't matter because the warranty stated on the website cannot be changed but the warranty period on my laptop is still 3 years ending at 2009. I weren't assured by their claims so I insist that they do something about it. That was a 4 months ago and after numerous calls to them, this problem still persist and they didn't call me back even though they said they will. What can I do to solve this? Is there anything I can do? What rights do I have as a consumer on this matter?

I'm only just a university student and I don't want too much hassle but just a peace of mind.

Please advice.

Thanks in advance.
WT

IBM Laptop Warranty Problem

wt_vinci — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:10:24 +0800

[WTA] Palm m515 replacement battery?

wt_vinci — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:50:26 +0800

Hi,

I'm just wondering, where can I purchase a replacement battery for my Palm m515 and how much would it cost? My PDA's battery life is pretty bad lasting only 2 hours at Low light.

Thanks,

WT