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Wan to understand how blackberry device +3G work.

clivengu — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:46:50 +0800

Hi Blackberry users,

First of all, I have omost no knowledge with the Blackberry devices/ services. I have been using normal hp, n for the last 4-5 years i hv been using PDA WM phone (with no 3G connection)

Digi has just launch the 3G services & they have offer package that include Blackberry Curve 8900 for rm 99.. with rm58 Plan x 12 months. I am considering taking the package since my Pda Phone almost died...n this could be a good chance to try out 3G which i have been so outdated.

But I dont really understand the berry services.. like push emails etc.. or 24 hours online??? what is the best thing bout blackberry & can any1 help me to understand the reason I should change from pda phone to blackberry?

My understanding is blackberry is all about connectivity... but how well is the device dealing with internet? Msn, Facebook, access my yahoo email, attach files? downloading file from email?

Please give me tips.. as i only start doing research bout blackberry tonight... & i have to decide to go for it or not b4 tomorrow morning... as the digi roadshow only willl last a few days n the package is running out very soon... Both Nokia N97 & Blackberry bold 9000 oredi sold out.

How do I get from One Utama to Subang Airport?

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How do I get from One Utama to Subang Airport?

clivengu — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:06:07 +0800

I nvr really been to subang airport b4.. & tomorrow i need to meet sm1 there.. just wondering how do I get there from Bandar Utama?

I tried Googlemaps.. but its kinda messy.. showing me roads tat doesnt exist.. or fly across the big airport space ....

I know how to reach Niu Zhe XUe... i thought i can get to subang from there.. any ideas pls help

What is wrong with my MSN?

clivengu — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:45:19 +0800

My msn seems to be in shit trouble... After i was forced to update my msn to the latest version, i find that 35% of my messages are not deliver to people...& I din even receive any notes that i Fail to deliver... This is worse than anything. PPl thought i nvr reply.. & i thought ppl nvr reply me....

I am so annoyed.. that i uninstall the whole Windows Live system. n reinstall it.... & it still happen d same way. Any1 know wats d problem? pls help

What diffuser are you using?

clivengu — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:09:25 +0800

Im currently looking for a flash diffuser that can give the best result when shooting Potrait / or event such as Wedding etc.

the diffuser im aware in the market are :

1. Bounce Card...a better bounce card/lumiquest? Try made one myself but... not satisfy either
2. Solfen (??? most simple boxy looking diffuser???) I only have this but doesnt give me wat i want... still can create harsh shadows.
3. Softbox (mini studio-lighting alike)
4. Gary Fong Lightsphere / Lambency flash diffuser?
5. Gary Fong Whaletail (or toiletbowl alike)

I realise these diffuser look like some cheap plastic but they are actually expensive... So i cant go around buying to try everything.... Gary Fong lightsphere can cost rm200-300... but then if is the best result i can get from it.. i wouldnt mind...

Hope to get some recommendation from everyone.. What diffuser serve u best.. n is it worth spending the extra bucks to get the "popular" brand?

[WTS] Alpha Big (LCS-AMSC30) + Small Bag (LCS-AMA/

clivengu — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:16:32 +0800

Dealing method: COD only, PJ area Preferable

Location of seller: Bandar Utama

Contact method/details: 016 929 4432 or PM me

Age of item: 2 years in total but more than 1 year kept in cupboard

[B]Item 1: Sony Alpha Big Bag - LCS-AMSC30
Dimension:430 x 260 x 180mm
Description: Good Quality Bag that can ensure your gears are well protected. Looks Good & Lots of storage space!
Condition: 9.5/10
Price: Rm 210 (Firm) suggested retail price = rm 390
Reason for selling: Too big for me to bring around, prefer travel Light, currently it just stay at home as my "drybox"

Sample storage (CAMERA & LENS NOT INCLUDED!): 1 body with lens attached + 3-4 extra lenses + 1 Flash + book + tripod + batteries etc etc

Black metal parts still in good condition. No paint chip off. Alpha Sony printing still intact

The most obvious wearoff area is the edge of the camera back, due to contact with the user when carrying around... Other than that, the rest of the parts are almost like new.

Item 2: Sony Alpha Small Bag -LCS-AMA/B (RESERVED by YUSLERS)
Description: Light Top loader bag. Can contain a camera with middle range lens attached. Extra Batteries/cap can be store at the side of the bag. It manage to carry A 1870kit lens + my A100 with 50mm lens attach... (not adviseable though)
Condition: 9.2/10
Price: Rm 80 (Firm) suggested retail price = Rm 170
Reason for selling: Too small for me...I usually bring my flash around... currently using a sling backpack.

Can put onto belt aswell

The metal zip paint are slightly chip off. Not obvious because the metal under the paint is dark too.

(CAMERA NOT INCLUDED...)

Photo Slideshow Software? recommendation

clivengu — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:51:47 +0800

I hope i ask this at the right section... not sure should ask in "photography & videography" or "Art & Design" or "Software" or "multimedia"

Anyway, I need recommendation on software that can do photo slideshow with music background (those wedding slideshow especially)... It need to be effective & easy to learn n use... I have tried Windows Movie Maker... but the problem is I cant save it into a high quality video after completed.

I googled around, & there r LOTS of softwares on the net that claim they r the best ....I dont really need Super advance software.. Just need the basic: able to drag n drop photos, set the timing, manupulate the basic music, mayb can put in some Text...some photo transition styles...& most important can import to high quality video to be view in TV or post on web..

Pls advice me thanks.

Wedding angpow Min how much?

clivengu — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:33:38 +0800

I nvr attend a friend wedding kl b4 here.. wonder wats the usual amount of angpow for chinese wedding? if best best friend i'll pao rm 100++.. but if just normal normal one?? below 100 is appropriate?

WTA: WM devices vs Symbian devices

clivengu — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:38:05 +0800

I have been using O2 mini for the last 3-4 years. is my first pda phone with WM. i have been getting very use to the WM phone... & i hving no problem getting another WM device to replace my Dying 02 mini.

Some disadvantages i realise frome the phone is : very short battery life, misalignment on screen, accessing contacts calling/msg isnt 100% too convenient compare conventional phones, sms typing without keyboard slower... but it doesnt bothering me tat much.

Im thinking to get a new phone. at first thinking to go for HTC touch pro 2 or anything htc similar WM phone.. But then some recommend me Nokia Phone... which i hv to admit i hv not been using any Nokia phone since my 8310. really din know much bout how much has the company phone evolved~

Can WM user n Nokia user come n give comments? I'll say what i will b using the phone for...

My general usage:
1. Calls & messaging. preferable full keyboards...writing msg has been hard on 02 mini. I din make as much Calls as most ppl... one day mayb 1-2 calls only.
2. Managing meeting, schedule, birthdays, etc etc
3. Love working with To do Tasks & notes
4. doing office Excel work
5. Surf net Facebooking. Msn. Attach Email. (not 3G user..)
6. GPS
7. Watching movie n music once a while.. but don think tat often cause will do those mainly on desktop.
8. View photos...
9. i need a bigger screen.. at least 3.2" to 3.5"
10. Any cool softwares advantage will be good...

Any recommendation? which should i best fit? thanks

WTS: A100 (Decided to keep it myself)

clivengu — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:38:22 +0800

Item(s): Sony A100 + SAL 1870. spec n review can be found here: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/SonyDSLRA100/

This is a very nice starting-up camera for beginner. Is Sony first proud dslr camera that popularized the Alpha. Personally i find the build quality is very SOLID in hand compare to the newer A200-380 which (in my opinion) a cut-cost in material. Is oso one of d reason i choose this over 400D previously. It has DOF preview (later removed in A200 ). I love its on top 2 Control Dials.. that let u access to Iso,WB, focus, flash, etc without need to access them through the LCD menu. Pop Up flash r solid firm and Taller than A200 which some said could create shadows from the short popup flash. Kit lens 1870mm instead of 18-50mm

Disadvantages: shuttle sound r kinda loud... but classic. slightly noisy at higher ISO.

Package includes: Original Alpha Top loaded camera bag. 4GB Sony memory stick with adapter. Free x2 A100 batteries (u wont run out of battery ) + Chargers. All instructions menu in multiple languages, CD software, cables etc etc. all complete set in a original box! & ready to go!

Price: Rm 1200

Warranty: No more. Just over 3 months. But got one "FREE Maintenance" voucher that comes with it. I called & ask already, they say still can use even warranty has passed. Another "discount 10% for Carl Zeiss lens

Dealing method: COD only.

Location of seller: Damansara PJ, One Utama area

Contact method/details: PM me or sms/call me at 0169294432

Age of item: 1 year + 10 months

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Item(s) conditions: 8.5/10 Everything was very well taken care. Nvr ever drop or knock. is my babe. Only the metal control dials r slightly wear off. Sensor is clean. Can test on spot.

Picture: Waiting my friend to take the photo for me... the camera cant take itself will post the box & accessories set first. Camera Body + lens Photos Added[SIZE=7]

Reason for sale: Need fund to upgrade camera. though i would like to keep this classic alpha ancestor if i hv extra money

Can I pay Renew Road Tax & Insurance...

clivengu — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:36:44 +0800

My Road car Road Tax need renewal next month.. Im getting nervous since i hv i think 30 Dbkl samans + 3 Pdrm samans..... for parking outside my condominium. Will i able to renew my Road tax with these???

Msn keep DC in Conference Chat

clivengu — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:34:04 +0800

Hving this very annoying problem for a while oredi.. It doesnt happen when i Chat 1 on 1.. but once i was invited into a Conference Chat.. i will Keep disconnected.. from the Conference by itself.. tried many times on different ppl on different time... all d same

So i try to Update my MSN.. mine is 1 update older. so i update to the latest expect it can Fix the problem.. but once finish installing.. My Contacts ALL GONE!! i log in using the same configuration setting n acc... none of my friend can see me nor they r in my lists... upset.. i Reinstall back the older Msn.....n my contact lists are back!

Now the Conference Chat problem still not solved............ could it b my PC problem or the Msn problem? boleh tolong?

Can I use Netbook as "GPS"?

clivengu — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:52:43 +0800

Im thinking to get a GPS device for my car... but find it a bit expensive, and not sure how many times will I be using them...

So suddenly i hv this idea of.. how bout using my netbook (which i often bring it anywhr i go) as my GPS system instead...(just when i needed, not everyday usage of course)

But I am not sure if such thing possible? Guess i have to get a Gps receiver or smthing like that? and a proper software? Please comment is this possible or is thr any1 doing that b4?

Album with acoustic guitar to recommend?

clivengu — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:26:21 +0800

Any song album to recommend that is more to accoustic guitar? My favourites are like Secondhand serenade and Ryan Carbera. any others? i like david archuleta too but tat is more like pop i think ..

oredi bosan with d song i listened

Croc shoes. a trend?

clivengu — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:21:22 +0800

I oways find croc shoes a bit ugly... despite the not-so-cheap slipper... but recently i feel like i might just give it a try.. Not tat i find it beautiful. just tat im lazy to look for normal nice looking slipper + functional. (leather slipper oways wear off after few months, Plastic/rubber oways look cheap for normal wear)

Not sure is it becaues Croc shoes has bcome like a trend..(like girls taking gucci n coach) n it doesnt need to look really impressive. Wat u guys think? any1 wearing croc here share some opinion?

Register a company?

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Register a company?

clivengu — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:52:27 +0800

Can any one guide me where & how can I register for a company name?

I am working as a freelance visualiser for a year now. Recently I am getting bigger projects, & the cost of projects are getting higher now. There are companies that I have hard time getting my payment. They payed but dragging for a long time. But I need to be prepare just in case if they decided to cheat me & say that they have not done any business with me, I will be in deep trouble. Though Invoices are released & works are submitted through Emails ... there are no hard evidence that I even exist.... Since i never register my company (myself) before.

To prevent worse come to worst case, I think it will be better for me to register a name... for personal business.

May I know where should i register & how much I have to pay for that? Definately is not Sdn Bhd.... private limited? Can any1 help me?

Anyone uses Slingbag Winer t13/t14?

clivengu — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:58:48 +0800

Wonder if any one using this WINER bag T13/14 ? Just wondering how's the bag quality n function? I check round the net but seems like not much info i can find.. even the website oso look crappy from guangzhou:

WINER website

I checked in LOwyat .. many shop selling this for round rm 225-250... BUT it does Suit my preferences... -can put laptop (my 10" netbook).... Sling bag, instead of backpack. Sideaccess to the camera..few extra space for 2-3 lenses.. NOt too big like backpack...

Just wanna check with those who have used it... n comment bout it.. I cant tell if it works okey or not by looking at it.. without actually putting it to real test with camera everything in it.

Who find Gintel advertisement very irritating?

clivengu — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:00:15 +0800

...... . ... . "nei dei le?"
"mai mai mai Gintel.. mai yak song yak" ~~~ mai ya song ya~~~!! (excuse my poor cantonese)

Everyone sing like out of keys........

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU_u2x2sqvY&NR=1[/YOUTUBE]

Recovery deleted file from Thumbdrive?

clivengu — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:01:30 +0800

My friend save an important 3D file inside my 8gb Sandisk thumbdrive without telling me.. and i have deleted the file inside it last 2 days to copy some large files to my netbook.. Basically it has been deleted.. n my pc recyclebin oso Kosong oredi...

Is there any software that might possible to bring the file back???