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WT Replace battery for Sony XZ1

footunhou — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:55:59 +0800

Any phone repair shop offering service to replace battery for Sony Xperia XZ1 in KL? Need to guarantee phone screen if they break it during replacing battery. PM price and location, thanks.

SATA SSD vs M.2 SSD

footunhou — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:03:48 +0800

Hello, I wish to install a new SSD on my Desktop, XPS 8930. Don't look at the price for this discussion.

I just want to know which SSD (SATA or M.2) will be more reliable and last longer? Speed wise for sure M.2 is the fastest, but even SATA SSD is fast enough for normal use and gaming. Thing is, the M.2 will be attached on the motherboard. I heard that thing heat up quickly and I am afraid the heat will affect the motherboard. Or is my XPS 8930 desktop has enough cooling? On the other hand, SATA SSD is not placed on motherboard and generate less heat. I assume SATA SSD is more reliable?

How to avoid custom duties?

footunhou — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:38:08 +0800

I want to buy a leather wallet worth more than RM500 from US. Delivery to Malaysia is the only option, how do I avoid custom duties? I learn that goods worth RM500 will be imposed by custom duties. Can I ask the seller to send personally and write as gift to avoid that? Or write a lower price on invoice? Please help. Thanks.

(PA) Sony XBA-N3AP vs Fiio FA7

footunhou — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:41:08 +0800

Hi, I am looking to buy N3 or FA7. Can compare how they sound respectively. Each of their strength and weakness, and how far each lead or lack behind each other? How is their sound signature?

I listen mostly to pop, rock and instrument. Have Walkman A45 as player. Please help. Thanks.

New Balance Sneaker Care

footunhou — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 18:06:24 +0800

Guys, I bought a pair of 997H (CM997HCC). I thought of using it for daily wear, but learned about the difficulty of maintaining suede. Do you recommend wearing it daily? Can teach me how to maintain the sneaker? Any products you buy for maintaining it?

My first pair of NB.

Thanks.

Where to buy item from Japan?

footunhou — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:19:33 +0800

Hello guys,

I don't know if I am in the right section to post this. I am looking to buy item from Japan and have it sent over to Malaysia. Please recommend me any websites or middlemen service that do so with good reputation and reasonable price.

Thanks.

Illegear Raven Battery Issue

footunhou — Tue, 22 May 2018 12:18:44 +0800

Hi guys,

My friend bought a Illegear Raven with i5 processor and GTX 1050 graphic card. Has anyone has experience with this laptop? Because my friend wants to know how long will the battery usually last on average usage.

Thanks.

(Want to Know) Overseas study scholarship

footunhou — Mon, 07 May 2018 15:47:42 +0800

Hi guys,

I am planning to do Degree in Mechatronic Engineeting. I just graduated with Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Plan to continue Degree as soon as possible.
I have found free education on German, but I will have to cover up living expenses myself which is rather expensive. Do Malaysia have any scholarship to cover that?
I am interested in studying in Japan and Taiwan too. How and where to apply for the scholarship to study in Japan and Taiwan? I found a scholarship for study in Taiwan, but the application deadline seems to be on March which is over. I am not sure about Japan though.
I heard about China too, and their living expenses and study fees are cheaper than in Malaysia. But I am afraid of the black-hearted foods there.
Please help me on this and tell me details like should I take up foreign language course or examinations before applying and so. You are welcome to suggest other countries not mentioned as well. Keep in mind that I am not from a rich family so I need scholarship to aid me in fees and living expenses.
Thanks.

Help, Sony Xperia XZ1 Screen Protector

footunhou — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 21:57:23 +0800

I have bought a Sony Xperia XZ1 and want to buy a good screen protector for it. I am currently looking at Nillkin Amazing H+ and Imak Hydrogel full screen protector. No idea which one is better because I have no experience in either brand. Anyone with experience with them can recommend? The Imak cover the full screen, but will it block the way of phone case? Any other brand can be recommended as well. Thanks. Below is the link to the screen protector I am currently looking at. 1) Nillkin Nillkin 2) Imak Imak

T&L Telecom question.

footunhou — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:04:10 +0800

Guys, I need advice and help regarding buying phones from T & L Telecom. They are very reliable seller that sells original phone. But I also see mixed review about them. Although the phones are original, but some seems to be easier to fail and defective. They will repair for your for sure within 1 year supplier warranty, but who wanta their new phone to be easily fail? I am looking to buy Sony Xperia XZ1, deciding on whether to buy from T&L or the one with Sony Malaysia warranty. Please help. Thanks.

Myprotein

footunhou — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:18:59 +0800

I have bought two myprotein impact whey protein 2.5kg. Below the myprotein brand logo, there is a sentence, fuel your ambition. One of them is grey coloured, the other one is blue coloures. The one with blue coloured is also having poorer packaging material and the back of them are also different. Which one is fake? Or is it new packaging. But I felt that the blue coloured one is fake. Here is the link to the photos. Photos of package

Import duty for protein powder?

footunhou — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:40:18 +0800

Currently I want to buy a 5kg protein powder that cost around RM350 if converted to MYR. One packet for personal use only. Will it be charged for import duty? And how is the rate?

Anker vs Aukey

footunhou — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 21:36:15 +0800

Hi, please help here. I am currently looking to buy power bank and charger. I know Anker products is reliable but not sure about Aukey which is cheaper. I have doubt about the chargers. Anker powerport 2 charger has two pin plug, is it compatible with Malaysia socket? And Anker powerport 5 has two pin or three pin plug? If two pin, is it compatible with Malaysia socket? I believe from pictures I see, Aukey charger has three pin plug(correct me if I am wrong), is it compatible with Malaysia socket?
For powerbank, I am choosing between Anker Power Core 20100 and Anker Power Core+ 13400(if the quick charger is compatible with Malaysia socket). Another option is Aukey quick charge 16000. Who have experience with these products especially the Aukey one.
Anker vs Aukey, which one is better?

Hiking boots

footunhou — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:29:15 +0800

Recently I read a topic at this forum. It says that there might be replica of backpack. So I am thinking about my hiking boots, Salomon X Ultra Mid 2 GTX. I purchased it from Urban Adventure at Mid Valley. I want to ask if the store is selling original or replica boots. Though I am sure it isn't a fake one. Fake one cannot waterproof. The boots are doing well. Since they said replica is almost like original so I cannot differentiate. I can see all the words on the boots are identical and very clear. Only the marking of tread pattern on right boot is more clear compared to the left one for the outer side. Just slightly not sure. Last time when I check out Timberland Chocorua GTX at Timberland store, Pavillion. The marking and word on the outsole is not clear for the display model, I am sure it is not original one. Even in authorised dealer store? But that is for display model, I didn't ask them to take from their store room. For my boots, at the time I purchase them. I did ask what if the boots broke or the material came off, they said you can return it and they will see if they can contact the Salomon company. I think I bought the original one since it is doing well, just curious on original vs replica.

Need guide for hiking.

footunhou — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:54:01 +0800

Hi, I have always wanted to hike mountain around Perak area like Mt. Yong Belar etc...
But I don't know any guide over there because I live in KL. And I don't know how to find one.
Any guide can help out?

Help me create Nexon ID!

footunhou — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:03:15 +0800

Hi, I am currently registering for Nexon ID. I have registered an account but the next step is to verify. I need a Korean phone number and a KSSN ( Korea Social Security Number) / Korean ID in order to verify. Who can help me with this????? Anyone is currently at Korea? Or just help me if you can@@@

Where to download Sudden Attack or Sudden Attack 2

footunhou — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:39:30 +0800

Hi, I have been playing Sudden Attack but quitted maybe 3 years ago. Right now I want to play it again but cannot find where to download it. Previously I download it from asiasoft sea http://www.asiasoftsea.com/products/playfps/suddenattack . But the download client link now jumps to www.playfps.com . And I found only Special Force 2 from there. Is sudden attack discontinued in sea server? What about sudden attack 2? Please help me find where to download them!!!

About Mech. Engineering and Civil Engineering.

footunhou — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 00:05:19 +0800

Hi, I'm choosing a career between Mechanical and Civil Engineering to study at Degree level.
Basically, they says Mechanical Engineers are the one who design all kind of moving things. Let's say I like cars and very interested in all kind of things about cars from engine, bodywork to suspension or even more. So a Mechanical engineer design specification of engine or something about that. But in Malaysia, I search through Jobstreet and found that the job offered here are mostly about designing parts like fastener, screw, tools.... Something really small like that, would I have a chance of working in big industry in Malaysia. Or can a Degree level get you a job overseas? And fellow engineers, what you really do in Malaysia? Do you have friends who get job at overseas?
You see, I like cars the most but really no automotive R&D department in Malaysia, cancel Proton. That's why planning on taking Mechanical Engineering(low risk). Or should I go to overseas studying Automotive Engineering? Like Japan? And recommended University? Anybody have been there studying and got what job later?
And about civil engineering, I see them just drafting the structure and I felt it was easier than Mechanical Engineering. And I really like building design also. That's Architect but I felt like Architect in Malaysia didn't get good benefit.
I like the idea of creating something like product, cars, building.Really have no idea on deciding which one to study. By the way, is UCSI university good on teaching engineering?

About Mechanical Engineer and Civil Engineer.

footunhou — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:13:25 +0800

Please guide me on choosing career.

footunhou — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:32:13 +0800

Now I'm choosing career for May intake. Which career is better? I'm gonna take foundation then degree, it will take 4 years, then I'll be graduated at 2017. And at that time, can you guys predict which career has more benefit. You see, I want to study architecture because I want to design or make something. But when I see architecture hard to get job, IT software is my 2nd choice because nowadays all about technology. I don't know I will like the coding of IT or not, but you sure can get a job. If architecture, I like the idea of design or make something, but I don't know if I can do it or not.(or if people can accept my idea or not).... And architecture really less job, and most company prefer experienced candidate.

I like design job, just Malaysia take no good care on designer. Or do you guys think at year 2017, the design job/ architecture.would be better that time? Cos Malaysia is abit leading to design industry also I think.

So, guys, please guide me. I'm total loss.