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Cheapest prepaid plan with unlimited data?

iroaseta — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:17:49 +0800

Hi, I'm currently using Unifi bebas RM35 and it's so far so good. I get about ~8mbps and unlimited hotspot. However the coverage isn't very good so I get headaches whenever I go to somewhere a bit more rural. I'm wondering if there's any other alternative? My only requirement is about ~8mbps speed, unlimited data, non-5g, below RM50, and at least 80GB hotspot quota. I do not use Shopee so the YES free data trick will not work for me.

Thanks in advance!

Do I need to pay when I leave during probation?

iroaseta — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:17:43 +0800

Hi, I found a job and the offer letter seems good. But I am wary of the term if I am to leave the job halfway, I have to pay them the amount of salary starting on the date of resignation until the contract ends. I will be under probation for six months and the contract is for three years. I am unsure if I leave the job during the probation, will the exit penalty apply to me as well? The exit penalty does not say anything about probation. So the question is whether if the term only applies to a permanent employee who passed the probation or it extends to a probationer as well? The company seems nice but I think it is better safe than sorry. I am okay with the job if everything goes well but if I find the work culture to be bad during probation, I'd like to resign without much consequences if possible but I will still comply to the one month notice requirement etc. I have not sign the contract yet.

Also, is it okay for me to ask for a possible salary increase when I pass my probation before I sign the offer letter? Will that question make them think I'm not a good candidate for the job anymore because of something like "wow this young man hasn't begin the job and is starting to think about salary increase already"?

Thank you!

Shopee item never delivered

iroaseta — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:40:40 +0800

Hello, I bought something on Shopee and the timeline is like this :-

6th August - Placed order
8th August - China seller shipped out parcel
15th August - The shopee tracking status stuck on "Parcel has been picked up by our local logistics partner for further sorting. You will be notified when the parcel is ready for delivery" until today
17th August - China seller informed me they got the parcel sent back to them
19th until today - I raised multiple refunds but Shopee keeps postpone it. First until 27th August, then second time to 2nd September. When Shopee was postponing it for a second time, they also gave me an ABX tracking number that has no record. I contacted ABX and they also said there's no such record.

So I'm wondering if Shopee will keep postpone it indefinitely? Like there is no policy protecting buyer to get a guaranteed refund after X days of not receiving the parcel? Because I keep asking their Live Agents but they never answer my question on that matter.

I tried to look up on their page : https://help.shopee.com.my/portal/article/78493-[Return-Refund]-%EF%BB%BFWhen-and-how-can-I-apply-for-a-Return-&-refund%3F but it never says whether if there's a policy like that. It is also very different to what it describes there because the China Seller told me they have no option to agree to accept the return/refund application immediately. I'm not too sure if that only applies to Malaysia seller or something else. The Dispute Team just never contact the China Seller.

So yeah, I guess my main concern is how long do I have to wait until I can get my refund back or Shopee is going to keep my money hostage indefinitely?

Thank you!

Any unlimited data plan with unlimited hotspot?

iroaseta — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:13:47 +0800

Best with unlimited/very high FUP as well since I use over 40gb-60gb monthly. I'll plug the sim card into an old phone as hotspot device for my main phone, tablet and laptop. Budget is about RM50. So far I've found Hotlink for RM40 and Unifi Bebas for RM35 (is this still available? I went to TM and they said they only have the RM59).

Thanks!

Samsung Tab A7 Lite speaker issue?

iroaseta — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:47:54 +0800

I bought an A7 Lite because it's on sale and it's for watching videos only. I'm not sure if it's just me but when you hold it in landscape mode left speaker will produce sounds from the right and vice-versa...if I turn it 180° it'll be "correct" as in left speaker will produce sound from left etc. But what it should actually do is switch the left and right speakers depends on what landscape mode you're holding it with. My other tablets all work like that except this one.

Does anyone else experiencing the same problem? You can test with this video : https://youtu.be/6TWJaFD6R2s
If yes I think it's a firmware issue and we need to notify Samsung about it so they can deliver an OTA update to fix it.

Edit : Sort of fixed now after updating the software from T220XXU1AUJ1 to T220XXU1AUL2. I received the update today. The speakers still won't flip when you rotate it around though.

Is MPU needed for degree transfer programme?

iroaseta — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:06:59 +0800

Hello guys, I'm really confused why must I take MPU subjects when I'm on a transfer programme?
I thought the final piece of degree is authorized by the university oversea but not Malaysia?
If that's so, MPU will not be a compulsory subject since the university in oversea will be no way in any relationship with Malaysia as far as the certificate of degree is concerned right?
Also, I attached a screenshot which appears to be the Act itself that made MPU a compulsory subject, it says that it's compulsory to be taken and to be passed as a condition for you to get the degree / graduated. Then again, do oversea universities actually have this as their conditions for you to graduate?

I'm not trying to question it but I'm really confused.

You provide wallpaper, I design rainmeter layout

iroaseta — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:47:25 +0800

Hey guys, as title stated, as long as you provide a good wallpaper, I'll try and design a rainmeter layout for you.
The main reason of this is that, I rarely come across good wallpaper (in my own opinion), so I guess I can probably find some through this method.

Before it started, please take note of the points below :
1) I might or might not accept your wallpaper, it depends on if I like the wallpaper or not, and whether if the wallpaper is suitable to work with Rainmeter's layout.
2) I'll be working it on a 1366 x 768 resolution, so expect something that is designed to fit 16:9 screen but not 4:3 or some other widescreen ratio
3) I tend to use other users' rainmeter skin to modify / use it to design the layout, so I apologize if it's nothing too original / innovative
4) It'll be fast, or very slow. I cannot guarantee on when will it be done.

What kind of wallpaper would be more likely to be accepted?
1) Not something too empty until it looks like a blank paper / blackboard with something minimal in it
2) Not something too occupied until there's little space for Rainmeter
3) Not something where a text / logo is being centred as the dominant attraction in the wallpaper
4) Not something that is related to Mech / Gundam / Futuristic matters / War Machines (Land, Sea, Air) / mechanical components where it shows the said components are standing there idly / posing in battle position. UNLESS it has a clear theme to show / has humanoid physical appearance / feelings / a message to convey (Example : Ghost in the Shell / FMA's Edward's broken arm)
5) I prefer something that has depth of field, creating a sense of 3D view in it
6) I prefer something that has "feeling" in it
7) I prefer something that is not about a character standing / sitting there doing nothing (aka a lot of anime character drawing that use this kind of posing), unless the body proportion / standing or sitting gesture is really natural.
8) I prefer something that is not too mainstream, in which you can just Google it and find a lot of it already
9) It doesn't have to be anime, but I prefer line art that is similar to that.
10) I don't really like photo and find it hard to be in place with Rainmeter...so it's either traditional art or digital art.
11) You can refer to my works on below to get an idea on what kind of wallpaper I prefer to use.

Please submit your application with the format below :
1) Wallpaper, and the source of wallpaper, if possible (Best if uploaded somewhere else that allows me to download the full quality and resolution)
2) A list of applications that you wish to quick launch from the rainmeter (not more than 5 if possible)
3) Some other features that you wish to use on your wallpaper (RSS reader / Slideshow / etc)
4) Other specific requests if there's any

Sample : Lowyat / DeviantArt

Current work in progress
-None-

Feel free to ask any questions!

Looking for something similar to these artists

iroaseta — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:12:13 +0800

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone know any alternatives of these artists.
I don't mind Chinese, English or Japanese, or even chanting in unknown language.

1) Kokia (Some of her songs only, the one that sounds like Jpop isn't my taste)
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2) Erutan (The singer for Dragon Nest's Calderock Village and Saint Haven)
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3) Chikayo Fukuda (I don't know if anyone played .hack//G.U. before but the OST is great, which is composed by him)
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4) Kashiwa Daisuke (I don't know if anyone know him or not...maybe you will if you watched Garden of Words by Makoto Shinkai [I knew him long long ago though])
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5) 三輪学 Bruno Wen-li (An anime's OST composer, and I only heard of his / their work in that anime only)
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6) Yasunori Mitsuda (His work for Chrono Cross OST is really really great, but I'm not really fond of his other work on other OST)
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Thanks!

I need some great desktop wallpaper!

iroaseta — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:55:21 +0800

Hi, I'm running out of wallpapers to create my themes so I'm wondering if someone can help me out there.
I don't have much requirement for a wallpaper, just make sure it has a strong main subject instead of countless secondaries subjects that over-flood the main subject, something like this is a no-no.
It'll be nice if there's a person in there though, but I'm okay if the wallpaper is great as itself.
You can take a look of my samples here to get a better idea of it.

Thanks!

Malaysia Airlines question

iroaseta — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:48:07 +0800

Hi all, I have a few questions for Malaysia airlines as I rarely use their services.

First of all I think I have a baggage allowance of 30kg for economy class and I have never used it before.

I also purchased my ticket via online transaction.

I haven't check in for now, should I check in in the airport with the counter? Or I'm safe to check in via website now then later put my baggage to the counter when I reached airport?

Is it go to airport > give counter my baggage and booking number > check in OR check in via website > print boarding pass > give counter my baggage?

Thanks in advance.

Is Redmi Note 4G still buggy?

iroaseta — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:28:25 +0800

I wanted to buy one for my mum because it's 5.5 inches and have these fancy specs, but I'm wondering if these bugs still exist?

1) Heating issue even at light usage - There's quite a lot of users complain about this, but I'm not sure if it still exist with latest update.
2) Yellow screen - Some users complain that their screen turned yellow after a few weeks / months, does it applies to all of them?
3) Camera / video recording lag issue - There's also some users complain about this as well, but I also not sure if it's fixed with latest update.

Thanks!

Redmi Note 4G or Huawei Honor 3C

iroaseta — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 15:53:02 +0800

Hey guys, I think I'm giving up hope on Redmi Note 3G as its availability is hard to locate so I'm narrowing my choices to these 2.
I just need a few more information to decide which one to go for.

1) Which phone's camera is better? I know Redmi Note 4G's is 13MP but MP doesn't always result in better quality. It'll be great if someone with both of the phone can post a comparison on HDR mode (I only use this mode if it's for phone).
2) Which phone generates less heat when running heavy tasks? I used to have a Honor 3C and it's kinda okay in heat production. It's a bit warm while running Asphalt 8 but it gets kinda uncomfortable on my hand after 20minutes+ gameplay.
3) Snapdragon is always better than Mediatrek as Android OS is easier to be implemented on it, is it right?
4) Is the screen on Redmi Note 4G as good as, if not, better than Honor 3C's? I really liked Honor 3C's display and the difference of PPI in between them kinda worries me, a bit.

Thanks in advance!

Question about "Free" smartphone by telcos

iroaseta — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:38:10 +0800

Let's say I want to buy Redmi Note 4G and I pick the 108 plan.

1) What does it means when it says Upfront Payment - Rebated throughout your contract? Does it means like, after the first month of rebate from Plan Advance Payment, I get some / all rebates from it for my monthly 108?
2) When the contract says it's 24 months, does it mean that I have to be a Digi user for 24 months, or I have to use 108 plan for 24 months?

Thanks.

Quick question about Redmi Note 4G

iroaseta — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:26:34 +0800

Can anyone with Redmi Note 4G try to install this music player and see if Eizo Rewire is supported?
Noozy

If the setting / digital filters shows this (the first one) then it means it works

If it shows this it means it is incompatible.

Really appreciated if you can check it.
Thanks!

Honor 3C, Honor 3C Lite or Zenfone 5?

iroaseta — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:14:36 +0800

I've been doing some diggings and narrowed down my choices to these 3.
However I have a few questions in regard to these options.

1) Which one of them is the best, as in price : performance? I'm guessing Honor 3C will be the one but Android OS (which I don't really understand the details) is something that I want to know more, as Honor 3C Lite and Zenfone 5 have Kitkat while Honor 3C is still on Jellybean (China and some Europe countries are having Kitkat already but I ain't sure if Malaysia's one is getting it as well).

2) Also, is Kitkat a huge improvement that it makes a big difference when compared to Jellybean? Honor 3C Lite promise such a long using time even if it is using a smaller mAh battery when compared to Honor 3C (2,000 vs 2,300)

3) Is Honor 3C getting Kitkat update in the near future (I'll avoid myself from flashing / rooting / custom ROM / etc) [If it is getting then I won't be hesitating to buy it]?

Thanks.

Which phone will receive android OS upgrade

iroaseta — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:48:21 +0800

I've been eyeing on Huawei Honor 3C for quite a while now and I'm keen to buy it (the specification offered is really superb for its price) but being left out from the OS upgrade is something that worries me. The release of Lollipop, which is a huge improvement compared to earlier releases further worries me there.

So, is it fine for Huawei Honor 3C to run on Jellybean / Kitkat (I'm not really sure which one is it now), for like 5 or 10 years? Or should I buy other one which will have constant OS upgrade?

I don't really play android games, but I think I'll run some emulators in there.

I don't really like Samsung and Motorola so I'll refrain myself from using them.

Thanks in advance!

WTB Huawei Honor 3C (White Only)

iroaseta — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:51:38 +0800

Item(s): Huawei Honor 3C (White Only)

Package includes: Everything inside the box

Price: 500-550

Warranty: Do tell me if there is any available

Dealing method: COD (Kepong / KL Sentral / 1 Utama)

Location of seller: Segambut / Kepong

Contact method/details: PM / Reply here

Age of item: New (Preferred sealed)

Note : Maybe I'll need 2 sets, to be confirmed.

WTB Asus Zenfone 5

iroaseta — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:49:58 +0800

Item(s): Asus Zenfone 5 (A500CG)

Price: Pm me your best offer

Warranty: Do tell if there is any

Dealing method: Preferred COD

Location of buyer: KL

Age of item: Prefer brand new, if not, less than 1 month

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Note : Only interested in A500CG (2.0 ghz processor and 2 gb ram) version but not A501CG (1.6 ghz processor and 1/2 gb ram) version.

Thanks.

Finding Anime MMORPG

iroaseta — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 11:23:34 +0800

So yeah...Maplestory really died out for me now...maybe I'll come back to it when RED come or something.
So...is there any anime MMORPG that has a great world to explore and good and interesting quests to do?
If it is possible, additional features like housing system, pet and such will be great too!
I have tried Glory Destiny and I think it was not bad, just that I couldn't find people to play with (most of the players seems to play with their groups only).

Is there any good recommendation?

WTR A room near Help University

iroaseta — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:08:22 +0800

Age : 21
Occupation : Help University student
Gender : Male
Race : Chinese

Hi there, I want to rent a room near the Help University Main Block / Residence.
The distance by walking, if possible, around 10 min +/-.
And, I want a single room.

The facilities I prefer to have :
Internet
Washing Machine
Fan / Air-Conditional (Either one is fine)
Basic furniture (Bed, table and chair, and if possible, a wardrobe)

A plus if there is :
Cooking
Refrigerator
Broom

Please contact and fill me in the details by :
Email : lostjossie@gmail.com
Phone : 0165527762 (Whatsapp / Line / SMS / Call)

Or you can kindly leave a reply here so I can contact you.

Thanks!