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[WTS] D-Link DIR-300

kelvinyam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:08:26 +0800

Asking for RM80 only.

Router warranty until 20.1.2010

COD at Cheras, Bandar Baru Bangi.

[WTA] Smart Dialing

kelvinyam — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:12:27 +0800

This is my setting:

Model: Blackberry Tour

Country code: +60
Area Code:
National Number Length: 8
Use "1" for National Dialing: Yes

My problem:
When I dial a number: 012-1234567, no problem
When I dial a number: +6012-1234567, can't get through with error message from Maxis: The number dialed is not complete

I have seen someone advice to change the National Number Length to 10. This resulted problem on dialing both 012-1234567 and +6012-1234567.

The reason of having country code saved for some numbers because those were incoming call where I just saved when I was using old phones.

Blackberry - Non-BIS Discussion

kelvinyam — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:18:49 +0800

User of BB who is without BIS/BES plan, please share your experience here.

Model: Blackberry Tour

Successful installed application:
Opera Mini 5
BB Browser
MGMaps

Failed installed application:
Google maps

Problem encountered:
Opera Mini 5: Long feedback from Maxis server (no signal activity, although at 3G signal shows 4-bar)
BB Browser: Long requesting time from Maxis server (no signal activity, although at 3G signal shows 4-bar)

Successfully loaded website:
Opera Mini 5: Facebook, Engadget, Google
BB Browser: Google

Update:
MGMaps failed to load maps, I have tried both stored Google maps (downloaded via gMapMaker) and real time connection maps (Yahoo maps).

Part Time Business Degree Program without SPM

kelvinyam — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:56:30 +0800

I'd like to know if there is any part time degree program (in business or IT) for one that does not possess a SPM certificate, but having a diploma from Informatics in IT.

Thanks.

Google Maps Mobile on Nokia 5130

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Google Maps Mobile on Nokia 5130

kelvinyam — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:29:37 +0800

I'm sharing a review of Google Maps Mobile on Nokia 5130 XpressMusic that I made.

[YOUTUBE]
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[YOUTUBE]
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[/YOUTUBE]

Thanks for viewing.

[WTA] Spare tubes for LD2+

kelvinyam — Sun, 03 May 2009 08:52:31 +0800

I just installed the last tube set of my LD2+ after hearing the cracking sound. I need another set. Is anybody still having stock?

[WTB] Little Dot II+ Tubes

kelvinyam — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:47:00 +0800

I want to buy a set of new tubes (4 tubes in total) for Little Dot II+. PM me.

[WTS] IXOS Overture interconnects (SOLD)

kelvinyam — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:06:45 +0800

The IXOS interconnects connects your CD player, DVD player or Tuner to your Amplifier to produce a great sound performance.

# Twisted-pair technology provides excellent noise rejection

# High Grade PC-OFC (Pure Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper) conductors significantly improve audio integrity and detail

# Aluminium-mylar wrap for additional noise rejection under the most extreme environments

# Hard gold plated machined RCAs for optimised connectivity and signal transfer

# Inner mold strain relief adds extra durability under extreme conditions and prevents oxidation

Length: 1m pair - 2 RCA to 2 RCA
Condition: 9.5/10 (package opened for photography)
Price: SOLD
Contact: Kelvin (012-2717911)

[WTS] QED Qunex 2 interconnects (used)

kelvinyam — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:54:33 +0800

The QUNEX 2 connects your CD player, DVD player or Tuner to your Amplifier to produce a great sound performance.

* Twisted balanced geometry
* 99.999% OFC conductors and braid
* High Performance LDPE insulation
* Half micron 24ct gold plated phono plugs
* Ergonomically sculptured zinc plated alloy barrel

Length: 0.5m pair - 2 RCA to 2 RCA
Condition: 8.5/10 (very good condition with no scratch)
Price: RM129

This is an award winning cable.

[WTS] Profigold 3.5mm jack to RCA (New)

kelvinyam — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:24:24 +0800

A 1.2m high quality 3.5mm jack plug to 2x RCA stereo audio cable that is suitable for connecting audio devices such as the iPod, portable CD player or mini disc to home stereo system.

Item(s): Profigold 3.5mm jack to RCA interconnect (New)

Package includes: Profigold 3.5mm jack to RCA interconnect (New)

Price: SOLD

Dealing method: COD, Pos Laju

Location of seller: Cheras, Bandar Baru Bangi

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: New

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Item(s) conditions: New, only opened for photo shoot

Picture:

The Ten Biggest Lies in Audio

kelvinyam — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:50:18 +0800

The Ten Biggest Lies in Audio

http://www.theaudiocritic.com/downloads/article_1.pdf

Believe it or not, it's darn funny!

$6 million home theater

kelvinyam — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:19:43 +0800

Ever wonder what a $6 million home theater looks like?

Click the link below for full article:
http://www.freshdigi.com/?p=219

[WTS] Profigold Audio Cables

kelvinyam — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:35:09 +0800

Profigold PG3402 3.5mm Jack to 2x RCA audio cable
# Length 1.2 metres
# 99.96% OFC conductor (Oxygen Free Copper) for high definition sound
# 24 Karat gold plated contacts prevent corrosion for long-life optimum signal transfer
# Spiral screening for maximum RFI protection to ensure superior sound performance
# Internal silver soldering ensures excellent signal transmission
# Unique Metal connector design provides maximum shielding
# Cellular PE insulation provides low signal attenuation for clean natural sound

New
RM79 (3 units available)

Product website: http://www.profigold.com/products/?page_id=186

Confused...

kelvinyam — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:27:27 +0800

I wonder if I had made a wrong purchase...

My current audio system that's using PC as source:
Foobar2k > AV710 > LD II+ > Aiwa NSX-990 (Mini HiFi System)
All stock cables (the type that came with with the system)

My newly purchased system:
Marantz CD6000 OSE > NAD 314 > Wharfedale Diamond 9.1
Speaker cable = Canare Star Quad with gold plated banana plug
Interconnect = stock (QED interconnect would be arriving next week)

I'm quite disappointed with the sound on the new system. The detail is worse than the current system. The sound is just dull. Both system is located in a small room.

I did auditioned the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 when I bought it this morning at Desa Home Theater. That speaker was connected to a more expensive Cambridge Audio amplifier. That time I felt that the sound difference between that system and my PC system was not huge. My wife even said that my PC system sounds better. When I finally get it connected to my newly purchase Marantz CD6000 OSE and NAD 314, I'm really disappointed.

The sound stage is there. I mean I could hear the vocal comes from the center, but the detail is lacking. I could hardly hear the breath and lips.
No matter how I adjust the treble and bass on the NAD 314, it's just not detail enough. As if I'm listening through a cloth. I had tried removed the speaker cotton cover, but I could not hear any significant improvement.

I wonder if an audiophile system requires extensive attention on position, cables, distance, etc. After spending more than RM2k from my hard earn cash, I just feel that the current sound quality does not justify the spending.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Futureshop

kelvinyam — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:47:39 +0800

Guys, when you purchase stuff from Futureshop, did you pay with Paypal or with credit card? If with credit card, do they bill you in Pound and the local credit card company does the exchange? Or they bill you in RM with their own exchange rate?

If you pay with credit card through Paypal, does Paypal charge a commission? I found that Paypal exchange rate is high. 1GBP = RM5.40

Thanks.

[WTB] Used Bookshelf Speaker Stand

kelvinyam — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:26:14 +0800

Item(s): Used Bookshelf Speaker Stand

Package includes: Bookshelf Speaker Stand (1 pair)

Price: RM100

Location of seller: Cheras, Kajang, Bandar Baru Bangi

Contact method/details: PM

Age of item: Not important

Problem with Belkin Wifi USB Adapter

kelvinyam — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:41:23 +0800

Personal equipment
Modem: Aztech 605E
Router: D-link DIR-330
Firewall used: Comodo

Problem details
Problem description:

I have just bought a D-link DIR-330 and Belkin Wifi USB Adapter.
Computer A: Modem (Streamyx), Wifi Router, XP Pro
Computer B: Belkin Wifi USB Adapter, Vista

I could set up wireless network and successfully having computer B connected to the internet via that wifi dongle. However there's a utility that comes with the Belkin Wifi USB Adapter: Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, detect no wifi network. From the Vista network, there are 3 wireless networks detected, my wifi router being one of it, however there's no network found under Belkin Wireless Networking Utility.

This is a problem that I could just ignore, but just keep me wondering if anyone else is having that problem.

Intel GM965 > HDMI > LCD TV Resolution Issue

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Intel GM965 > HDMI > LCD TV Resolution Issue

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800