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GUCCI X BALENCIAGA Hourglass Small

Alveolus — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:07:28 +0800

Item(s): GUCCI X BALENCIAGA Hourglass Small

Package includes: Shopping bag (Large), Receipt, Box, Dust Bag, Strap (unopened)

Price: RM13,200 (price revised)

Warranty: 1 Year GUCCI Pavilion

Dealing method: COD only

Location: KL area, PJ area

Contact method/details: PM here
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Item(s) conditions: Like new, used for pictures

Picture:

Reason for sale: Hot resale item

UPKIPT a scam?

Alveolus — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:01:50 +0800

Can someone check on this please? Some say it's a scam.

University Offers

Alveolus — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:40:16 +0800

I got offers from City University and UPM Kolej Tun Perak. Are those good universities? Do they accept forecast results?

Where do I go after SPM?

Alveolus — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:51:22 +0800

I don't have an older sibling to refer to. So, I thought I'd ask the Lowyat Educational community. Where can I go after SPM? There's so many universities and programmes. I really don't know which one to take. I'm an average student. My grades vary but I'm aiming for straight A's. I really like graphic design and IT. I have a slight interest in engineering (related to aviation). What I'm concerned is job security if I choose graphic design. I'll have to be stellar at this in order to make it. The stream I'm taking now is Science IT stream. Instead of Biology, I take IT. If I decide to go into IT, I'm scared that the market will be saturated once I finish a programme. With the rising living costs, I'm trying to go for a reasonable way of living after my studies. I'm interested in the airline business but I don't plan to take Business and I don't study Accounts or Economy in school. I'm interested in commercials and advertisements but again, I'm concerned about job security. I'm looking for somewhere between IT, Graphic Design and commercials. I hope someone sees where I'm going with all this.

Guide to comm. aircraft model collecting!

Alveolus — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:07:17 +0800

Welcome to a world of modern aircraft collecting. Here's a thread for all aircraft collectors out there in Lowyat.NET. For those who want to get started on collecting, please do! I'll try to assist as many ways as I could (other than financial assistance ). I'll try to cover the basics of model aircraft collecting next.

What scale should I collect?
First, as with all other model collecting basics cover, is scale. Scale is basically size. How big do you want your models to be? For example, I have a model that's 1:400 in scale. If I were to multiply the measurements of the model 400 times, I'd get the actual size. There is quite a range of scales out there to start from but I'll focus on the ones that are the most mainstream of them all and that is the 1:200, 1:400 and 1:500 scale.

1:500
For this scale, it is mainly aimed at people who have limited space and are not as prosperous as others. There is quite a range of models to collect from this scale and it is the main scale for the brand Herpa. These are quite fun to play around with and are generally cheaper but lack the details that larger scales have to offer. This scale aren't that popular amongst Malaysians but they're not that obsolete too.

1:400
This is the most mainstream scale. There are quite a few brands producing models for this scale, namely, Phoenix, Gemini Jets and Aeroclassics. Models of this scale are easily available in Malaysia. With the more modern releases, this scale offers a substantial amount of detail to it's model including the tiny antennas found on the body of the aircraft. I suggest you go for this scale as it is very mainstream and you are more likely find another collector collecting models of this scale than any other scale. It is more expensive than the 1:500 scale but makes up for it in the materials used and detailing involved.

1:200
This is the scale that offers the best detail of them all. All you need is space and lots of cash. This scale might not be as popular but it is one of the most rewarding. Brands that cover this scale includes, Gemini Jets (GeminiJets200 series), JC Wings and InFlight200. This scale also offers extra details such as spinning engine fan blades, rollable landing gears, retractable landing gears and so on. Usually, the prices of the plastic/resin builds of this scale are actually comparable to the prices of the 1:400 die-cast BUT if you prefer die-casts though, one of these models can set you back around RM400 and weighs more than your cat.

Ultimately, to start collecting you need to figure out:

1. How much space you have.
2. How much are you willing to spend.

It is also important to note that the models are released on a monthly basis. Brands offer different models and airlines each month. Be sure to grab one quick though as generally, once they stop production of a model, there won't be a re-release of that same model. They might do the same model and airline again but under a different registration number. You might want to look out for fakes and fantasy models too. The definition of fake in the commercial aircraft model collecting lingo is models that are out of proportion, look cheap and ARE cheap most of the time. Fantasy models is defined as a particular model being imaginary. Which means, the model is made by a known brand, made with an actual model of an aeroplane but fitted with a fake registration no. or a fake livery(a.k.a. painting/paint job/sticker on the model aeroplane).

Where do I start?
Well, I would say, start with something close to home. Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia. Or, if you travelled a lot, collect planes that you've actually been in.
Or, buy out of personal choice. You can start anywhere If you plan to build a model airport, stick to an airline or purchase based on the actual flights going in and out the actual airport.

Where do I buy?
Here's a few websites that sell model aeroplanes and are based in Malaysia.
My Hobby House
Dai Kong Trading

HAVE FUN AND HAPPY COLLECTING!

Nokia Lumia 920 sold out

Alveolus — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:16:22 +0800

All the Lumia 920s are taken. I thought everyone went googoo gaga over iPhone 5 and all but there are still sensible people out there. I thought they weren't selling too well? :S Also, when are the more popular apps such as Waze and Instagram coming to Windows Phone 8?

Touchscreen Windows 8 Laptops

Alveolus — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:28:25 +0800

Hello people of LYN,

I'm currently looking for a laptop that is touchscreen capable. Nothing fancy, just a normal everyday laptop with touchscreen. I don't need SSDs or ULV processors. I wouldn't want to get a tablet or an ultrabook. I need and suggestions. I tried googling but all I came across was the tablet hybrids. So far, I found only one laptop that has touchscreen and isn't a tablet hybrid which is the Acer V5. The V5 I saw on the Acer Malaysia website however didn't indicate CLEARLY that the laptop was touchscreen capable. Went to Dell, HP and Asus website. Couldn't find anything except tablet hybrids all over.

Wrong subtopic

Alveolus — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:20:08 +0800

I'm looking for a laptop that delivers the best Windows 8 experience which, of course, requires touch screen. Not interested in tablets or ultrabooks. Got any laptops to suggest? Brand doesn't matter.

Help with family issue

Alveolus — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:49:37 +0800

My father promised a lot of things but he never fulfils them. It all began when I started piano. I was starting out normally and it turns out I have talent. My father said he would get me a piano when I was in grade 3. But he didn't. I waited 2 years and in the end he said he couldn't afford. I opted for second hand pianos. We looked at one that was reasonably cheap. He said it's too old. Then there was a piano fair. He looked at some and then left me with my friend. When the fair was over, he called me to go to the restaurant nearby. From there I knew he was avoiding that fair. It's been 3 years now and we found another good secondhand deal but then we were too late. Somebody else got it first. We almost got that one when I said it was an upright grand but he just had to postpone the purchase until someone else got a hold of it first. In the end he got me a laptop but it didn't last long. We were having an open house and my father asked to shut down. I helped out by cleaning the catering dishes, arranged the tissues between the dishes, carried the bowl of rice out, vacuumed the living room and other things. We were done and all so I switched on my laptop and he got angry and took it back. In other words he took something that was meant to replace something that I was suppose to get 4 years ago. It a sucks having something you longed for for 4 years just taken awa y from you like that. The story doesn't end here. My brother got a new laptop during Chinese new year and I played it at night the other day because I didn't play the whole day. I just wanted to relieve myself until my father walks in and see me starting up the laptop. He unplugged the adaptor and mouse and threatened to hit me with the laptop. I felt so scared. Now my little brother doesn't have a laptop he can own without the consent of my father. He also promised me an alienware and a phone but he never got them. I don't do porn I just wanted to play Heroes of Newerth.

Samsung Galaxy S II or HTC Sensation?

Alveolus — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:16:55 +0800

I've been thinking about getting one of these phones but I don't know which one is better for me. I want to take pictures and videos at the same time being socially connected to Facebook, Twitter and Google+. I occasionally watch movies on my mobile device and listen to music. Video calls and normal phone calls are also on occasion but I chat and text-message a lot. I like to read reviews, news and feeds on my mobile device also and occasionally hit some games.

The question is...

Which phone is better for me?