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HELP Roaming Charges & SMS Premium Charges

tyc03 — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 21:19:37 +0800

Hey Hotlink, can you please explain what is this RM5 SMS Premium charge? I also being charged RM1 for MMS Premium? What are those things?

Besides, I just landed in SG yesterday and get charges on Data Roaming. The thing is, I never turn on Data Roaming on my phone.

Please help!

StreamyxCoolUniPack

tyc03 — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:03:18 +0800

Finally this plan for local uni students are open. Here is the link to the official page.
StreamyxCoolUniPack

Lowyat.Net Unofficial FAQ
1. Can I upgrade from my existing streamyx?
According to official TM response, it is possible to upgrade smoothly as long as the applicant is eligible. However as our experiences tell, it is not always possible.
Situation 1: The streamyx belongs to an eligible student's name. Smooth upgrade is possible. No termination, no quarantine, no downtime. Conclusion: GOOD
Situation 2: The streamyx belongs to dad/mom/bro/sis/whoever who is not eligible. Upgrade may NOT possible.

2. What should I do if I fall into "Situation 2"?
Solution 1: Terminate both homeline and streamyx. Reapply both again using an eligible student's name. You will lose your existing phone number but negligible downtime.
Solution 2: Terminate only streamyx and wait for 30 days quarantine. Then, reapply. Estimated downtime: 1-2 month. Existing phone number unchanged.
Solution 3: Subscribe for another set of homeline and streamyx. You will then have 2 homeline.

3. What if the existing streamyx has remaining contract months with TM?
If you fall into "Situation 2", you will have to pay the penalty (remaining subscription fees) to terminate, before you can resubscribe Cool Uni Pack. Your only possible option is to subscribe for an additional set of homeline and streamyx.

4. Does it matter if the existing homeline does not belong to the eligible student?
Not a problem. If the homeline isn't yours, you need to provide photocopied IC and signature of the homeline owner on the application form.

5. Does early subscriber enjoy RM12 reduction of subscription fee?
All subscriber enjoy the new rate from 1st April 2010.

6. What is the Netbook model?
HP Mini 210-1073TU worth of RM1100 (MSRP)

7. What is the Netbook quota?
According to Bernama news, there are 100 000 netbook to be given away

8. When will this package end?
No one will know. First come first serve basis.

9. Are the mentioned subscription fee inclusive of monthly rental?
Yes

10. I upgraded to Cool Uni recently and I want to know its status
Check https://mips.tm.net.my/SelfCare/maintenanceordercheckservlet

11. Hey, I went to xxx TMPoint and the staff told me something different from this FAQ!
These FAQ are a compilation from real experiences from several members. No member or Lowyat.Net is responsible for any misinformation within this unofficial FAQ.

FAQ

1. What is Streamyx Cool Uni Pack™?
Streamyx Cool Uni Pack™ provides UNLIMITED Streamyx Broadband together with a Netbook, FREE WiFi Modem, Netbook delivery, songs download @ Hypptunes and also Streamyx Zone ID with 0 entry cost!
2. Who is eligible to subscribe to Streamyx Cool Uni Pack™?
The package is only eligible to 1st or 2nd year IPTA/IPTS with endorsement from the respective universities.
3. What is the basic requirement for me to subscribe the package?
You must have a TM Homeline or TM Home Prepaid before subscribing to this package.
4. Can I apply for this package if the TM Homeline is not under my name?
Yes, you may to apply for this package. However, the owner of the TM Homeline has to give authorisation for you to use the line for the Streamyx installation.
5. Is there any special offers on new TM Homeline application with this package?
Yes, you can enjoy the FREE installation fee worth RM50. A deposit of RM75 will be chargeable in your bill. You will also need to pay for the internal wiring during the installation of TM Homeline which will be paid by the student direct to the installer.
6. How do I subscribe to this package?
To subcribe, you just need to visit any TMpoint or TM Consumer Sales.
7. How long is the delivery period for this package?
For TM Homeline that is already activated, it will take approximately 7 days to install & activate Streamyx. Upon successful activation of Streamyx, the Netbook will be delivered to you within 14 working days.
8. Will I be entitled for any discount on the package since the Netbook is only delivered within 14 working days after
activation of Streamyx?
You will get 50% discount on the 1st month subscription fee.
9. Can the Netbook be delivered to a different place?
For security reasons, the Netbook will only be delivered to the Streamyx installation address. If customer is not contactable for Netbook delivery within 1 month after Streamyx installation, then TM has the right to terminate the Streamyx service or change to other Streamyx package.
10. How will I be charged for this package?
The monthly subscription fee of this package will be charged to you via 'Bil Telefon & Multimedia' issued by TM.
11. Is there any minimum contract period applicable for this package?
The minimum subscription period of 2 years upon successful activation of Streamyx is applicable for this package. For any premature termination, an administrative fee of RM600 will be chargeable.
12. What happen if the ADSL port is not available for the TM Homeline number?
For any unsuccessful application of this package, you are allowed to nominate another TM Homeline or TM Home Prepaid line by filling up new application form.
13. Who will get the FREE Streamyx Zone ID in this package?
The student who has successfully subscribed to this package will be given a FREE Streamyx Zone ID which can
be used at all Streamyx Zone locations.
14. What happens if the Netbook is stolen or missing within the warranty period?
The Netbook will not be replaced as the warranty only covers the maintenance of the Netbook. However, you will still be charged the monthly subscription fees.

Terms & Condition

* For IPTA/IPTS students preferably 1st or 2nd year.
* Minimum subscription period of 24 months. Customer are not allowed to terminate during the contract period .
* Netbook warranty will be 2 years.
* Student are not allowed to make last minute changes on the delivery and installation address.
* This promotion is open for Malaysian student only.
* Netbook will be delivered upon successful of Streamyx activation.
* Installation and Delivery address must be same.
* TM will issue a monthly bill upon successful of service activation.
* Netbook vendor will responsible for any defects of the netbook during warranty period
* Delivery of netbook requires approximately 14 working days from date of successful registration.
* If netbook lost within subscription period , payment still needed until end of subscription period.
* After 24 months , student still enjoy monthly fee of RM50 according to their packages.
* This special packages valid for SUCCESSFUL Streamyx installation and activation ONLY. Thus, TM Homeline subscription before the said event is treated separately and subject to TM Homeline Terms & Conditions.
* Customer will be provided FREE wireless modem with 12 months warranty from the date of installation.
* If customer is not contactable or unreachable within 1 month after Streamyx installation , then TM has the right to terminate the Streamyx service or change to other Streamyx package.
* For the 1st month, student will get 50% off from the subscription fee.
* Online registration is not applicable.
* Administrative fee of RM600 will be charged if student terminate within the subscription period.
* Connection fee of RM50 for new TM Homeline will be excluded.
* Deposit fee of RM75 will be charged for TM Homeline.
* Internal Wiring for TM Homeline is chargeable (RM30- RM50).
* Subject to Streamyx service standard Terms & Conditions.

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Apple USB Power Adapter question

tyc03 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:22:44 +0800

Hi there, I bought an Apple USB Power Adapter last 2 weeks. I open the box after I reached home, I found that there is a big gap between the 2 pin plug adaptor and the USB charger. So I decided to go back to the shop the next day. I was told that they cannot replace me a new 1 instantly. What they can do is claim warranty from Apple. They found out is the problem of two-pin plug which cause this problem. They said just took the two-pin plug and claim a new 1 for me. I have no choice but to say yes to it.

The next day, a staff from their headquarter called me, told me that this two-pin plug is not under warranty. It is not claimable. Here come the first question, two-pin plug of Apple usb power adapter is not cover under warranty?

However, the staff told me that he or she will personally change 1 for me. Ask me to claim it on the next monday. So i have no choice but to replyt that I will see what's the outcome.

I went to claim it and found out that they change 1 for me as the new 1 doesn't cause gap between it and the adapter.

However, when I'm home, I took a close look at it. It has a different color tone with my Apple usb power adapter. And the two-pin of it do not have 2 hole as shown in the picture of apple store.
This is the second question, are they replacing me with a fake, non-genuine two-pin plug?

Please assist me in this matter as I found that I like get scorned by the premium reseller in my local area. Thank you in advance to anyone who answer my question.

Here is the picture of it. Sorry for the quality as I took it with my handphone.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26083318@N04/4049287235/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26083318@N04/4050033806/

Ipod Touch has Bluetooth Chip!

tyc03 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:54:55 +0800

As Mr Steve said at the Music event, the new Ipod Touch supports Nike+ and the receiver is built-in.

QUOTE

Usually product teardowns are only interesting for the raw, visceral thrill of seeing chipsets and circuit boards splayed wide open iFixit's disassembly of the new iPod touch revealed something rather more interesting: a Broadcom BCM4325 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR chip. (That's the silver rectangle in the middle of the top circuit board there.) That's got a lot of people all atwitter, but there's an obvious explanation for it: Nike+, built into the new touch, is based on a proprietary low-power 2.4GHz communications protocol called ANT -- not quite the standard Bluetooth frequency, but awful close. Yep, sorry, it's for technojogging, not secret A2DP -- although we'd welcome actual Bluetooth support in the touch with open arms. Hit the read link for the complete breakdown.

This is an article I get from Engadget.

I think it is a good news for those who want to get yourself a new sexy Ipod Touch!(including myself) IMHO, I think that the new IPOD TOUCH should be advertised with song by Justin Timberlake, SEXY BACK !

GAMING USING IMAC

tyc03 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:48:31 +0800

By next month I will get myself a new pc and IMAC is definitely one of the pc among my purchasing list but I wonder can it be used for gaming?The ATI Radeon HD 2600PRO inside the IMAC is a good graphic card or not?Can it support games like Tiberium Wars ,Crysis ,Battlefield and so on ?Can I play them in high graphic quality ? And if I install those game using bootcamp (WINDOWS XP)would that be work and playable?Or I will have to gone thru a lot of trouble before I can play the game.Because at this kind of high price tag ,I definitely can get a XPS with QuadCore,4GB ram and 8800 GTX graphic card but I still prefer IMAC because it looks way better and save me a lot of space!By the way ,Core2 Extreme is better or Quedcore? So I hope you guys who are a pro on mac or is a IMAC user ,please kindly provide me your personal opinions and suggestions. I will appreciate it .

SEIKO CRITERIA

tyc03 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:43:27 +0800

Here are the photos of SEIKO criteria!!
1.SPL-019P1

2.SPL-017P1

3.SPL-013P1

4.SPL-023P1

5.SND-745P1

6.SND-747P1

7.SND-749P1

8.SND-753P1

9.SKZ-233K1

10.SKZ-237K1

SOUND CARD - FRONT JACK

tyc03 — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:32:27 +0800

I just bought a new casing CM centurion 5.I would like to use my headphone from the front jack but i don't know how to fix it...Can anyone guide me?I'm using SoundBlaster Live! soundcard.Thank you so much!