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SMS Scam Top Up RM30

Posted by IcedNyior on November 29, 2010  |  16 Comments

Did you know that there’s a scam going on from an international number claiming to be a loved one borrowing a friend’s phone to ask for top up to a new number?

Azri’s bro received a similar sms from the number +62 852 15790148 on 24 Nov with the SMS as per below (left pic): “Ni mak guna kad orng, tolong isikan mak top up RM30 di nombor baru mak ni no dia 0178343217,pasal mak ada kes di balai polis, Boleh tak cepat sikit kirim top up”

A few days ago, I received a similar SMS from the number +62 853 42566573 on 28 Nov with the SMS (right pic) : “Ni p’cik guna kad orng, tolng isikan p’cik top up RM30 di number baru p’cik ni nom dia 0128132863,pasal p’cik ada kes di balai polis boleh tak cepat sikit beli.”

FYI +62 is the country code for Indonesia. And when you call the listed local number, you will be directed to an indonesian language voicemail.

Here’s the list of numbers, do drop a note if you know more

• +6285215790148 – 0178343217
• +6285342566573 – 0128132863
• +6285250887592 – 0128271042 (credit : Prasys)
• +6285342566594 – 0128132863 (credit: @rognales)
• +6285227681485 – 0128011374 (credit: lonjan)

Do be careful when getting weird messages like this. Make sure you check with the respective people. Google the number if possible and report to your local telcos about this.

For Digi numbers :
Tweet their twitter handle @Digi_telco with the number and text and they will add it to their anti-spam system. (Refer : here and here)

For Maxis numbers :
Please report any scam messages to donotdisturb@maxis.com.my (Refer : Maxis FB)

Photo : HTC HD7

Posted by IcedNyior on November 19, 2010  |  4 Comments

Got my hands on the new HTC HD7 if only for a few minutes to take a photo and play around with it.

A long time ago, I used the HTC Diamond for a couple of months from my old office which was running the old Windows mobile. Interface seems slick and I like the huge, crisp screen. The flicking between the screens are also very smooth.

Time will tell if it’s a good contender to the Android and iPhone. Microsoft, pass me a unit to review pls! :D

P/s: first time posting a blogpost frm my iPhone 4. Hehe

Digi and Maxis iPhone 4 Comparison Chart

Posted by IcedNyior on September 27, 2010  |  5 Comments

Im using both a Digi and Maxis number. So I guess you could say I’ve got my foot planted firmly on both camps :P

Am interested to see whose plans is better so I decided to make a comparison. Unfortunately, some things were in the way

• Digi does NOT have a 12 month contract plan
• Maxis has plans with 1GB, 2GB and 3GB while Digi has plans with 1GB, 3GB and 5GB

So i present the following table:

Digi and Maxis iPhone 4 Comparison Chart for 1GB and 3GB plans with 24 month contract

Interesting things to note to influence ur decision:

• Warranty : Digi offers only 1 yr warranty, while Maxis offers 2 years warranty
• Free SMS/MMS : Maxis free SMS/MMS is to Maxis-Maxis numbers, Digi is for all telcos
• Contract Period : Maxis offers 12 month contract for the iPhone 4, Digi does not.
• Coverage : Maxis has undoubtedly better coverage than Digi, especially outstation
• Exceeding Data : Maxis will charge RM0.05/10KB (to a max of RM250) while Digi does not charge anything extra but might throttle your speed (need to double check on that)

So, hope that helps you make a decision. iDigi or iValue in Malaysia? Or perhaps get a set from Singapore?

Review : Acer Aspire One 533 Netbook with wimax inside

Posted by IcedNyior on August 11, 2010  |  2 Comments

Thanks to P1 W1MAX , I had the chance to  review the Acer Aspire One 533 powered by Intel and Wimax Inside.

WHAT IS WIMAX INSIDE?

Its convenience in a laptop. Instead of having dongles or long cables like many other wireless broadbands these laptops are inbuilt with the wimax modem INSIDE. No modems, usb dongle or wires.

TECHNICAL STUFF

The Aspire One 533 is powered by the Intel Atom Processor N455 and comes preinstalled with Windows 7 Starter. It has a 250GB HDD and 1GB RAM. It has a 6 cell battery which promises a long battery life.

I must admit that I seriously liked this netbook. Especially because of its small size = 10.1” monitor, 1” thickness & 1kg in weight. I can actually bring it around in my handbag :D

Also for all the times I brought it around, i think i charged it less than 5 times. The battery really lasts, especially if you put it on power saving mode.

The adaptor is also the Acer MiniGo one which is so much lighter and smaller than the usual adaptor that comes in 2 parts.

The speed is of course depending on the coverage by P1 W1MAX . You can call them up or check their website for coverage areas. I got almost 3MB in Sunway Damansara (thats close to the Sunway Giza) which is actually pretty good.

Got really good speeds in 1Utama as well. Friends were using it to watch youtube while we waited for other friends to come.

Even with 2MB, its so much faster than the Free wifi that most shops give. Also some shops don’t provide wifi so the netbook was really convenient.

PRICE

Now the important question : How much does it cost?

The Acer Aspire One 533 Netbook with Wimax Inside is RM 1,499 which includes FREE P1 W1MAX service until 30th September 2010.

After this free period, you can choose to continue the 1NSiDE plan. As an early adopter, you get the benefit of paying a monthly fee of only RM 49 (usual fee is RM89 monthly) which has a Quota of 15GB.

Interesting yes?

This is something that I would buy if I am going to get a netbook. Thanks so much to P1 W1MAX for the opportunity to review!

For more information:

Check out their website - www.wimaxinside.com.my
Where to get – dealers
Devices – more laptops/netbooks
Tweet them – @P1W1MAX
Call them – 1-300-800-888

Rumours: Maxis to bring iPhone 4 to Malaysia in August 2010?

Posted by IcedNyior on June 29, 2010  |  5 Comments

Rumours all over twitter today:

This is straight from the horse’s mouth, the animal here being our local Star paper’s tech pull-out InTech.

The report has the Maxis boss telling the paper’s reporter this: ‘Van Overbeke said the iPhone 4 could be available here by August, but declined to provide prices.’

This is only a ‘could’ scenario. It doesn’t confirm that Apple phone is actually going to sell here in that coming month.

The same reporter also wrote: ‘As for the iPad, he said it is possible that Maxis will be distributing the 3G version of the tablet computer.’ That word ‘possible’ can also be roped into the same familial ‘could’.

But at least Van Overbeke is quoted to say, “But it’s really up to Apple at this point.”

A lot of readers, in Star, and in here, genuinely hope Apple decides to let Maxis bring in the iPhone 4 and the iPad. Here’s keeping our fingers crossed.

Source : MobileWorld

Update: I got the TechCentral URL link. The article is titled “Maxis going big on mobile content” (source). Here’s an excerpt:

Van Overbeke said the iPhone 4 could be available here by August, but declined to provide prices. And, he said, Maxis’ data packages for the smartphone “would not be very expensive.”

As for the iPad, he said it is possible that Maxis will be distributing the 3G version of the tablet computer. “But it’s really up to Apple at this point.”

“We were the first to introduce the iPhone to Malaysians and (because of that) some presume that it would be the same with the iPad.

“On the day of the iPad’s international debut, some people started coming in to our sales centres to see if we had stock,” Van Overbeke said.

Still, a positive sign for iPad fans in this country is that Maxis is keen on creating educational applications for the iPad, and is in talks with the Education Ministry to gauge interest and opportunities.

Are you excited about the iPhone 4? I upgraded my 3Gs to iOS4 and is loving it!

I joined the iPhone cult

Posted by IcedNyior on April 3, 2010  |  2 Comments

Yea, I got myself an iPhone 3Gs today (3 Apr) thanks to Digi.

More later.too busy playing with it (in fact this post is backdated. lol)

Google Analytics Master Class (GAMC) Kuala Lumpur + Slides

Posted by IcedNyior on March 16, 2010  |  6 Comments

The good people over in Google SEA decided to hold the first (I think) Google Analytics Master Class in KL last weekend. It was held in Hilton Hotel KL and the best part, it was FREE! All you had to do was register yourself and they will email you if you got the invites. I bet they didn’t expect the overwhelming response though.

The GAMC consists of a couple of speakers who gave short 10 minutes (or so) talks. Some were from Google, explaining the features in GA and other related tools. Others were from various businesses that utilizes GA in their business.

Malaysian Twitter Users put Rais Yatim on Trending topics #yorais

Posted by IcedNyior on January 19, 2010  |  6 Comments

“Malaysians, especially Muslims, must avoid being totally immersed in the internet culture, especially Facebook and Twitter, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

He added that facilities like internet could not be accepted wholly because it was a form of business introduced by the West and “Malaysians were just users.”

Yes, all this coming from the Info Comm minister of Malaysia in a local newspaper The Star. Read the full article here.

As can be expected, the Msian Twitter-ers are not happy and came up with a hashtag #yorais that talks about how old, ancient and backward thinking he is.

And the best part, it made it in the current top trending topics in Twitter. Here’s a screenshot for proof. LOL! Malaysia & Twitter boleh?

Some sample #yorais tweets :

• #yorais is so ancient, when asked about ‘good ol’ days’, he replies, “BC or AD?”.
• Rais is so ancient that the word “past”,”history” and “sejarah” hasn’t existed. #yorais
• #yorais Rais is so ancient, he anyams his own clothes
• first rice plant after him. #yorais
• In the afterlife, you’ll identify Rais right away. He’s so old, he has no navel. #yorais
• Rais is so ancient he once asked Socrates, “Kenapa you ni suka tanya banyak soalan?” #yorais

Check out Twitter for more #yorais

Updates :

Check out Spinzer’s post, it has a dynamic chart to show how fast the hashtag is rising.

Trying out Google Sketchup

Posted by IcedNyior on September 28, 2009  |  9 Comments

I saw Azmanishak’s post about ‘Buat Perabut Rumah‘ using Google Sketchup and thought I’d give it a try. Its been a while since I used any 3d software. Last being 3D Studio Max back in college.

So I downloaded Google SketchUp 7 (its FREE!) and watched some training vids before starting. Basically, it has functions such as extrude (pull out, pull in), move, rotate, scale and resize.

So after playing with it and getting use to it for about an hr, i came up with this rough 3d image of my room. Its incomplete. So far i just finished the bed, table, documents cabinet and the curtains.

This is how my actual room looks like. Sorry about the mess. Hehe! Also instead of the laundry basket under the table, i have a file cabinet.

What do you think? Getting there ey? :P

Buy a Poken in Malaysia :D

Posted by IcedNyior on September 27, 2009  |  7 Comments

My 12-pack of pokens are here! Come get yours today! :D

The designs available are RM80 each with COD. Postage will be an extra RM3 for Pos Express with a tracking number. These pokens are shipped directly from Switzerland :D Just leave a msg here and I can email you back with details.

Current orders :)
• Me – Panda
• Aree – Bee
• Bryan (LYN) – Martian
• prozac88 (LYN) – 2 units x Panda
• Melissa – 1 panda & 1 martian
• signither (LYN) – Witch Dr (to be posted)
• xenothrix – 1 martian (waiting payment)

Now available (as of 16 Oct):
• Bee ~ 2 unit
• Witch Dr ~ 2 units
• Panda ~ out of stock
• Martian ~ out of stock