Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Streamyx Combo + Free 3 days 2 night in Golden Horse Palace Hotel


Of course - i decided to get the streamyx combo 1.0 mbps which is RM 110 which save me about RM 10++  cheaper. But in the other hands- i get the additional promotion gift from one of the TM Hq Register department : which is 3 day 2 night hotel voucher and free medical check up !
(hidden promotion by calling TM Phone operator too much - and they offer me directly from the register department. *i went to TM Point to verify this promotion , even their manager don't know about this promotion)
So many of you will ask - how about other streamyx promotion existing in the market ?
ok - they are another promotion available in the market which is :

but then the analysis about the RM99 - get a free "HP" desktop will be post tomorrow . thanks.

Web site promotion should not be unaware of the five key steps

Found online at the click, the website to promote a lot of research data, including a lot of effective promotion methods. Indeed, while the construction of e-commerce 
And enterprise-based website to promote the method, but these promotional methods always million will be separated from their cases. Very often, we do not need it 
Number of promotional strategies, needs only a good site and will be selected to promote the implementation of a more in-depth way to go, so adhere to do so 
Web site on the Internet fame has gradually. Here, the author, after studying the experience of their predecessors and their own experiments to explore step-by-step, summed up e-commerce 
Treasury Web site to promote the building should not be unaware of the five key steps for your reference, are summarized below. 

     I. Analysis 

     Web site analysis ︰ autopsy analysis of their own to find the basis to the site where the problem lies; 

     ︰-to-business e-commerce-targeted e-commerce website positioning, a clear site location; 

     Analysis of e-commerce website ︰ analysis of e-business models, research and e-commerce Web site that matches the model; 

     Industry competitive analysis ︰ industry competition, the industry a comprehensive analysis of the site; 

     Web site development plan analysis of e-commerce website ︰ short-term planning and long-term development strategy for the implementation of feedback analysis. 

     Second, the site diagnosis 

     Site structure diagnosis ︰ site structure is reasonable, whether or not efficient, are convenient, with the user access to the habit; 

     Web page code page diagnosis ︰ streamlined page is clear, the capacity of the suitability of the page, the page color is appropriate; 

     Documents and file name diagnosis ︰ file format, the file name, etc.; 

     Visit ︰ statistical analysis system is installed, antecedents analysis, regional analysis, visitor analysis, keyword analysis, etc.; 

     Promotion Strategy Promotion Strategy diagnosis ︰ site whether it is effective, whether or not backward, whether or not to use promotional strategies, such as composite. 

     Third, marketing analysis 

     Key words analysis ︰ Keywords whether they are appropriate, keyword density is reasonable, etc.; 

     Search engine log analysis log ︰ what manner the validity of registry information; 

     Correlation Analysis Links ︰ link popularity is high, whether it is the relevance of the larger link; 

     ︰ target market analysis on the target market analysis, research the target market and marketing relationships; 

     Product Analysis ︰ analysis products, selling products, etc.; 

     Marketing Analysis page Page Setup ︰ marketing position, marketing content pages, marketing feeling the first page and so on; 

     Analysis of marketing channels used by ︰ marketing channels, the new marketing channel for how to open up; 

     Follow-up analysis of products and services ︰ follow-up product development, service feedback analysis; 

     Price analysis ︰ prices, reasonable, and so on. 

     Fourth, the integrated optimization 

     Web site architecture optimization ︰ structural optimization, e-commerce optimized operating environment, etc.; 

     Web page optimization ︰ page layout, page design optimization; 

     Navigation design ︰ convenience of navigation, navigation text optimization; 

     Finishing ︰ link on the site to deal with internal and external links; 

     Optimal Design of ︰ labels related to optimize the design label. 

     Fifth, to promote integration 

     Promotion Strategy site traffic flow or ︰ key issues, this process will be used in many network marketing methods;

     External Links Links ︰ strategy to promote the use of;

     Viral marketing strategy ︰ specific need for flexibility in the use of the strategy; 

     ︰ concern other networks to promote change, to develop new means of promotion. 

     The website of the five key steps to promote integration of network marketing, e-commerce website building, website promotion and site planning 
Knowledge, called a key step must know that it is not be overemphasized. To fully understand the five key steps, combined with strong execution, 
In addition, on a regular basis, then waiting for your good, your website will be famous network

Sunday, December 28, 2008

My Crazy Experience With Streamyx Combo 4 mbps / 2 mbps


Must READ *who ever want to apply streamyx combo 4 mbps or 2 mbps , please read my article before fall into streamyx plan contract trap.

i look at streamyx combo promotion and it tell me that we should go for the 4 mbps because the price is cheapest among the market if we need high speed or broadband connection !
I been call around TM asking about this promotion : is it any hidden charges or hidden promotion that not stated in the advertisement and newspaper !

TM operator knowledge make me want to vomit : they dont even know what is streamyx zone and hotspot ! so after changing a few operator - finally i reached to a good operator which able to answer all my question like below :
SP2U.com : I would like to register the streamyx combo 4 mbps!
TM  operator : Do you have a fixed phone line ?
SP2u.com : sorry , i have no fixed phone line - i would like to have it with streamyx combo 4 mbps.
TM operator : ok. please goto the nearest TMPOINT to register a fixed phone line and streamyx combo 4 mbps together.
After that , i went to the nearest TMPOINT in Taipan , Subang USJ, while i was registering the fixed phone line :
SP2u.com : can i use streamyx in a box for 4 mbps to waived the installation fees (RM88) ?
TM point : Sorry , we are not allow user to use streamyx in a box to waived the 4 mbps because we need to check your area / home are supporting the 4 mbps streamyx or not ...
SP2u.com : (i was shocked ) what ? still need to check the area / home supported the 4 mbps or not ? then let say i register the fixed phone line and your TM technician come to my area/home found that i cant install 4 mbps , what gonna TM charge me ?
TM point : then you can decide not to use our streamyx / you can apply for 1 mbps.
SP2u.com : then let say i dont want 1 mbps and i cancel the fixed phone line - how much it gonna charge me ?
TM point : (then he show me this) this is the rate ! 

PRODUCTS

PRICE / TARIFF

TM Homeline

Monthly Rental: RM 25- waived if registered with Streamyx Combo

Deposit (refundable) : RM 75 (local), RM 1075 (foreigner)

Stamp Duty Fee : RM 10

Connection Fee: RM 50 -waived if registered with Streamyx Combo

Wiring Charge  : RM 30 to RM 50 (payment-cash to TM contractor)

 

(No upfront payment. All charges to be paid together with first bill)

TM Businessline

Monthly Rental : RM 45

Stamp Duty Fee: RM 10

Processing Fee  : RM 50

Deposit (refundable) -

• Sole Proprietorship                 : RM 200

• Partnership (eg Enterprise)     : RM 300

• Private Limited (eg Sdn Bhd) : RM 400

• Public Limited (eg Bhd)         : RM 500

Wiring Charge  : RM 30 to RM 50 (payment-cash to TM contractor)

 

(No upfront payment. All charges to be paid together with first bill)

TM Net Streamyx

1st bill received will include the following fees:

-          RM 75 for activation

-          RM 88 for installation (optional)

-          First & second months advanced subscription fee

-          RM 10 for stamp duty fee

Example (for package RM 20) : RM 75 (activation) + RM 20 (fisrt month subscription fee) + RM 20 (advanced subscription fee) + RM 10 (stamp duty) = RM 125 (without installation)

 

(No upfront payment. All charges to be paid together with first bill)

 Documents needed for personal application :

-          Photocopy of IC (both sides)

 Documents needed for business application :

-          Photocopy of IC (both sides) of Managing Director

-          Form B & D (for Sole Proprietorship & Partnership)

-          Form 9, 24, & 49 (for Private Limited & Public Limited)

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Most of you will say this is a standard and normal procedure for registering a streamyx but then i will say it is a trick and scam from TM -  
Let say : when you want to get the streamyx broadband 4 mbps - they will tell you to get a fixed phone line first , then after you register the fixed phone line which cost you Deposit(RM75),Stamp Duty(RM10),Wiring Charges(RM30-50), 

and the TM technician will come to your area to check isnt it your area is supporting 4 mbps - 
finally they found out that your area dont have it - they ask you to take 1 mbps (the maximum supporting speed *90% in Malaysia is just only 1 mbps) if you dont , you need to goto TM point to cancel your fixed line.

So in this case - most of the people will decide to take the 1 mbps streamyx combo which is RM 110 or 
they decide to cancel the fixed phone line , so they will lost Deposit + Stamp Duty + Wiring Charges =RM 135

Majority - people who fall into this trap and scam - they will decide to choose the RM110 plan or lower speed plan . finally i thinks most of you know what happening in the whole promotion .

So they are using 4 mbps which is RM 160 monthly advertisement to attract people which is new user like me or old user (which is using the streamyx basic 1.0 line or lower ) to change to this package and they will get another 12 months contract with the old user by using this way.

So actually their's promotion is 12 months contract + 1.0 mbps streamyx line + fixed line =  RM110 which is about RM 10++ cheaper compare to streamyx basic home 1.0 mbps.

Anyway , please ask them a lot of question before doing any registration !

Friday, December 26, 2008

OSIM uSonic - 50 % off Promotion (RM 149 only)



OS-6001

Normal Price: RM 298.00
OSIM uSonic - 50% off Promotion !

In-stock
Register as a member of OSIM Webshop and get 50% off uSonic Your At-Home Professional Jewellery Cleaner today!
Please key in uSon_50% into offer code column upon checkout for entitlement of this offer.* While stock last.

Warranty: 1 Year
Voltage: 220V - 240V


Getting to know more about OSIM uSonic

Without any cleaning solution or scrubbing, the OSIM uSonic cleans your jewellery, glasses, watches and other small items using ultrasonic sound wave energy and tap or distilled water.

In just 3 to 8 minutes, the uSonic thoroughly cleans your jewellery, and other small items, and returns the gleam back. The uSonic professionally cleans your jewellery in the comfort of your home.

- Environmentally-friendly.
- Energy efficient.
- Uses tap or distilled water. Easy and convenient.
- Powerful but gentle cleaning.
- 3 minutes quick clean.
- Scrub-free cleaning.
- Smart clean for your jewellery.

Powerful but Gentle Cleaning
So how does the OSIM uSonic clean your jewellery?

The uSonic uses high frequency vibrations to generate ultrasonic wavy energy in the water. This energy produces tiny-vacuumed bubbles that attaches onto surfaces and hard-to-reach crevices of your jewellery. The tiny bubbles will implode as pressure builds, bursting off granules of dirt, giving you a scrub-free cleaning that leaves your jewellery dazzling.

Environmentally Friendly Design
Designed to be environmentally friendly, the OSIM uSonic is sleek and compact, making energy efficient. And it uses only tap or distilled water to clean your jewellery and other small items. The uSonic effectively cleans your jewellery and is friendly to the Earth.

Cleans other household items as well
The OSIM uSonic is useful for everyone in the house. For the men in the house, the uSonic cleans your waterproof shaver heads and razor blades.

For the ladies, besides cleaning your jewellery, it also cleans your silverware. The uSonic can also clean dentures and ancient coin collections.

Convenient Auto Shut-off Feature
The OSIM uSonic gives you the freedom to do other things while it cleans for you. After the selected cleaning cycle has ended, the uSonic will automatically shut off. You have the option of selecting from five timer settings.

Extra Accessories
The watch holder keeps watch face above water so you can clean the straps while the basket holder protects your jewellery, and other items from scratches.
Washing Tip!
For that extra shine of your jewellery, watches or glasses, you can add 2-3ml of dish soap into the uSonic.

Kasihku Sayangku Diaper Super Promotion (December)

Yes, The limited edition of KS One-Size Cloth Diaper is available for order now. The promotion package is as follow and it is ONLY vlaid for Dec 08. Thereafter, price will revert back to normal. Normally we only include 2 free inserts per CD but this time is really a big offer to everyone as you can see in table below. 

PackageNo of CDNo of Insert IncludePromotion PriceYou Save
A24RM 99.80RM 12.00 
B410RM 194.60 RM 62.80
C615RM 291.40 RM 94.70
D820RM 389.20 RM 125.60
E1026RM 487.00 RM 173.40

Want to have a preview of the new print? No problem, take a look. The limited edition will come in 2 prints "I Love DAD" and "I love MOM". Both are white colour CD with wording in light grey and love symbol in red.

  


Please goto Kasihku Sayangku website to get the further information : www.kasihkusayangku.com

Business Hours: 9:30am - 4:30pm. (Mon - Fri), 9:30am - 12pm (Sat).  

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

MCM Sdn. Bhd - I-Tech Authorized Service & Distributor Service Center !

SUPPORT - i-Tech Service Centre
i.Tech Service Centre
Lot 1-TC 26 - TC 28, TC 33 - TC 40, 1st Floor, Plaza Low Yat,Off Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603-2145 7829

i.Tech Customer Care Centre
Lot 1-52, 1st Floor, Plaza Low Yat,Off Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603-2145 2829 Fax: 603-2144 3829

i.Tech Concept Kiosk (Mid Valley Megamall)
Kiosk 3, IT World, 2nd Floor, Mid Valley Megamall.Tel: 603 2282 8829

i.Tech Concept Kiosk (Subang Parade)
Kiosk 5, Digital One, LG Floor, Subang Parade.Tel: 603 5636 2929

i.Tech Concept Kiosk (The Mines)
Unit 38, 2nd Floor, The Mines (in front of IT City)Tel: 603 8943 3929

Monday, December 22, 2008

5 tips to better Streamyx connection

Here are five most important tips on how to get really stable Streamyx connections. Everything else is secondary! What I meant by "stable connections" is the physical connection between your modem and Telekom exchange. In other words, the "hardware" part of it must be properly checked and adjusted to reduce possibilities of connection problems later.

1.Use high quality internal wiring - Always ensure you install your internal telephone wiring with high quality twisted pair cables. Run your cables away from noisy sources like fluorescence lamps, heavy machines like fridge or washers. Use high quality splitters and connectors. I also recommend the phone cables from your wall jack to the modem be changed every one or two years. This is to reduce chances of copper oxidation that happens with really old wires.

2.Rusty phone jacks - My friend’s Streamyx connection is horrible. Despite numerous complains to TMnet, nothing much can be done to improve the connection. One day I went to check the phone jacks used and it’s all covered in greenish rusts. Rust is produced due to oxidation. A small item like phone jack is the whole culprit. After changing the entire phone cable with new jacks, the connection is sustained for 24 hours a day without problems.

3.Separate router and modem unit- I’ve used this configuration ever since I started with Streamyx. The idea is to have separate router and modem units. Such setup somewhat lowers the CPU load of the modem and allows more CPU time to process incoming high speed data (light NAT translation) and pass it directly to the router. The router will then sort out the traffic (heavier NAT translation) to various computers. Also check whether your modem and router is overheating. As you’ve known with computers, overheated ambient temperature inside the modem will cause "crashes" and modem needs to reboot.

4.Check for noisy phone lines - Noise and attenuation in the phone line are the top issues that most customers are facing. Pick up your phone, press a single digit and listen quietly for few seconds. If you hear hums, hisses or crackling sounds, no matter how soft, then you have a noisy phone line. You will need to take this up to Telekom so that they can check for the noisy segment in your cable. Also avoid installing too many phones as this will cause overall signal loss.

5.Use high quality modems - Some modems is just not suitable for your phone line, especially if you live too far away from Telekom exchange. Low quality modem will not be able to cope with bad attenuation and signal loss. Modems that overheat easily are also prone to give problems and fire hazard. Invest in good modems. I personally have used Alcatel ST510 and Aztech 600ER. These are quite stable and always-on for months between reboots. Also their mainboard and power adapter do not overheat.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

TMnet Promo (Streamyx + Free HP PC / Laptop)

TM Net Promo

Compaq recommends Windows Vista® Home Premium.
TMNet Promo
Chat Live
Kick start your ride into the future with TM Streamyx! Sign up the Streamyx 1.0 Mbps today at only RM99 per month and get a FREE Desktop so that you can surf, download and connect instantly! That's right, a FREE Desktop! So, hurry and don't miss out this great offer.
 

Streamyx Desktop Package
Compaq Presario SR5555D Desktop PC
 
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4700*
(2MB L2 Cache, 2.60GHz, 800MHz FSB)
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic1
- 2GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory, 250GB SATA Hard Disk, DVD +/- RW Drive
- Integrated 15-in-1 Card Reader
- HP w1707 17” LCD Display
  RM128.90 per month**
 
 
Compaq Presario SR5552D Desktop PC
 
- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2160*
(1MB L2 Cache, 1.80GHz, 800MHz FSB)
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic1
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Disk, DVD+/- RW Combo Drive
- Integrated LAN
- Compaq 17” CRT Monitor with Speakers
- Upgrade to 15” LCD display for only RM5 per month
- 1-Year Next Business Day On-site Warranty
  RM99 per month**
 
 
0% INTEREST INSTALMENT PLAN FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS
 

Streamyx Notebook Package
Compaq Presario CQ40-102TU Notebook PC
 
- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P7350*
(3MB L2 Cache, 2.00GHz, 1066MHz FSB)
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium1
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Disk,
DVD +/- RW Drive with LightScribe Technology
- Bluetooth & Wireless 802.11b/g
- 14.1” WXGA TFT High Definition Widescreen
  RM158.90 per month**
 
** While stocks last
 
 
Compaq Presario CQ40-130TU Notebook PC
 
- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T3200*
(1MB L2 Cache, 2.00GHz, 667MHz FSB)
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic1
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Disk,
DVD +/- RW Drive with LightScribe Technology
- Wireless 802.11b/g
- 14.1” WXGA TFT High Definition Widescreen
  RM139 per month**
 
 
0% INTEREST INSTALMENT PLAN FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS
 
 **Credit Card Instalment Plan at 0% interest:
Participate banks
 
Partners:
TMNet, Intel & Microsoft
 
Call toll-free 1-800-88-9799 (Malaysia number only) •
Monday to Friday (08.30am – 05.30pm)
Click www.hp.com.my/store
 
OR DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE : GET IT NOW 
Subject to other terms and conditions of each banks’ installment program.
#Promotion is valid till 31 December 2008 or while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
For exact notebook model number, please call the HP Call Centre at 1-800-88-9799 (Malaysia number only).

Streamyx + Celcom Broadband - RM 108 only !

Special Promotion By Tmnet Streamyx + Celcom Wireless broadband !

You can now enjoy Celcom Broadband + Streamyx for only RM108 month. With Celcom Broadband + Streamyx you can: - Save up to RM48* every month - High speed Internet at up to 1 Mbps via Streamxy - Widest broadband coverage - Single bill and point of contact for Customer Service - Complete broadband package anytime, anywhere * Based on Streamyx RM88 per month package Terms and conditions apply.

I was suprised looked at the newspaper advertisement about the new offer from celcom broadband.. But the information on the advertisement is not well enough since they never told about the speed that they offer for the packege.. i've investigate about the package.. i think the package is not good enough because the speed is very slow.. no wonder they can offer such cheap package.Speed rate on Celcom broadband + Streamyx package:

Celcom broadband - 384 kbps (on 3G coverage)
Streamyx - 512 kbpsI thought before that the speed for celcom broaband is HSDPA speed which is 3.6 mbps.. but with only 384kbps speed, u can use your 3G phone and no need tu buy HSDPA modem.. The streamyx speed also too slow which is half speed from RM88/month packageSo total bills you need to pay for this package is = Celcom broadband + streamyx + Monthly telephone rent = Minimum RM 135/monthFor me i rather use celcom broadband package which is 3.6 mbps speed for RM 98/month...


Since first month i'm using celcom broadband, i'm really satisfy with the service provided by the celcom.. now celcom offer package for 3.6 mbps speed at RM 98/permonth. the old package is RM 120 per/month that i subscribe before.. I need to change the package for the cheaper price..Although i live in rural area such as Balik Pulau, the 3g coverage still strong and i can access at full speed.. But i'm a bit not satisfied with the speed.. they said that the maximum speed for the internet speed is 3.6mbps, but i can only get 1.5mbps maximum and cannot over than that..The upload speed also too low but is okay for me because I only interrested in downloading...

Celcom Berhad - HSDPA Network, Malaysia
Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad is a subsidiary of one of the major players in the Malaysian mobile telecommunications market, Telkom Malaysia. It already has one of the most successful 3G networks in Malaysia with over 7 million subscribers and 2 million 3G subscribers. Celcom currently has the most comprehensive network coverage, covering 96% of the populated areas in the country. It was the first to launch the 3G service in Malaysia and has the widest GPRS and 3G coverage in the country. The company offers international roaming services in more than 119 countries over 299 networks worldwide.

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Malaysian broadband providers !

If you ever wondered just how many different broadband providers we might have here in Malaysia, then this may help.

1. eBulding - http://www.eb.net.my/
2. Airzed - http://www.airzed.com/
3. Arcnet NTT MSC Sdn Bhd - http://www.arc.net.my/
4. Atlas One Broadband Internet Provider - http://www.atlasone.net/
5. Biz Surf - Broadband Internet services - http://www.bizsurf.com/
6. Celcom - http://www.celcom.net.my/
7. Digi - http://www.digi.com.my/
8. Giga Broadband VDSL - http://www.vdslnetwork.com/
9. Gold Information Systems Wireless broadband provider - http://www.gissb.com/
10. iDiGi Internet Services - http://www.idigi.com.my/
11. iZZi - Mobile wireless broadband, iBurst - http://www.izzi.com.my/
12. Jaring - http://www.jaring.my/
13. Maxis Broadband - http://www.maxis.net.my/
14. Metro FON - http://www.metrofon.com.my/
15. NasionCom - http://www.nasioncom.com.my/
16. Penang FON - http://www.penangfon.com/
17. Time Net - http://www.time.com.my/
18. Time Broadband - http://timebroadband.time.net.my/
19. TMnet - http://tm.net.my/
20. TMnet Streamyx - http://isp.tm.net.my/streamyx/
21. Webbit - Time Wireless Broadband - http://timebroadband.time.net.my/webbit/
22. ZapZone Wireless Hotspot - http://www.zapzone.com.my/
23. Netlynx by TIME dotCom Berhad - http://www.netlynx.net.my/

My Opinion: MetroFon/PenangFon is the best provider I have ever used here in Malaysia. I was using them during my stay in Penang for more then a year. RM60 for 2mbps up/down. Can’t beat that now can you damn Streamyx!!

If you realize, many of the providers above only offer up to a maximum of 2mbps and the prices are ridicules. Is there a limitation to what providers can give to end users set by the gov?

Thursday, December 18, 2008

How to check the Firmware Version Of Apple Iphone

How to check the Firmware Version Of Apple Iphone

Apple has introduced a new firmware upgrade 1.1.1 for iPhone which is officially irreversible (although workaround instructions to downgrade to version 1.0.2 has emerged). And once updated, iPhone is uncrackable and thus users can no longer jailbreak or install useful third-party applications or software to iPhone other than the one authorized by Apple. And it’s also cannot be hacked to unlock SIM-lock so iPhone can only be used on AT&T cellphone network in US and other Apple’s partnered carriers in other countries. In future, all new iPhone models will be sold pre-installed with new firmware 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 or newer out of the box.

However, there is possibility that some stores may still stock some inventories of iPhone in older firmware version 1.0.x. If you intend to unlock the iPhone for use with carriers other than AT&T or to install third-party native applications and don’t want to lose any call functions by downgrading an iPhone that was previously unlocked, it’s important to check and verify that the iPhone you’re getting is in fact comes with old 1.0.x version of firmware software, and never yet been upgraded before. The checking procedure on iPhone to determine its firmware version is also useful is you decide to buy iPhone on eBay or auctions sites. Normally iPhone firmware version is shown in iTunes after activating and on every successful connecting. The following methods will allow you to check the firmware even before the phone is activated.

How to Check iPhone Firmware from Packaging Box Serial Number

If you want to know your iPhone firmware version without unwrap and open up the package, the serial number of iPhone wrote on a sticker on the box may provide you some hint. In fact, if you order a phone online from Apple, it’s possible to see what is your iPhone’s serial number when you check your invoice online, even before before the phone arrives at your hand.

A typical iPhone will have a serial number in the following format: 7T727XYZWH8

The serial number is made up of several blocks which have its own meaning, as explain below:

Digits 1 to 3 (7T7) = Year / Batch code
Digits 4 to 5 (27) = Week of manufacture
Digits 6 to 8 (XZY) = Unique identifier part of the S/N
Digits 9 to 11 (WH8) = 8Gb model

The only significant number in the serial ID number to help you guess which firmware version your iPhone has are digit 4 and digit 5, which show week of manufacturing of the iPhone. It has been known that iPhone version 1.1.1. started shipping to customers from week 39 onwards. From week 47 onwards, Apple releases iPhone version 1.1.2 with bootloader version 4.6, upgraded from v3.9.

So if your 4th and 5th digits in iPhone serial number is less than 39 (38 or lower), it’s almost certain that the iPhone as firmware 1.0.2. If the number is greater than 39 (40 and higher), it’s also almost certain that the firmware in iPhone will be 1.1.1 or newer, where you probably need to start arranging to return the phone if you’re not planning to use the phone on AT&T. Grey area is when the digits is 39, where the iPhone has equal chances to be 1.0.2 or 1.1.1. To actually check the correct firmware version, you have to use other methods listed below.

How to Determine if iPhone is On Firmware version 1.1.1 or Older 1.0.x

If your aim is simply to check and determine whether your iPhone is running on newer version 1.1.1 or older version 1.0.x of firmware, the fastest and easiest method is by holding down the Power (Sleep/Wake) and Home button until iPhone enters restore mode by displaying one of the following image on screen - sync cable and iTunes logo or yellow triangle.

The sync cable and itunes logo is the new firmware 1.1.1. restore screen, while the yellow triangle is the old firmware 1.0.2 restore screen. However, this may change in future firmware upgrade.

How to Check iPhone Firmware Version (Field Test Mode)

  1. Turn on the phone and slide to unlock the keypad. iPhone screen should show that only emergency calls is allowed.
  2. Enter the following key sequence: *3001#12345#* and then finish by pressing Call button. This will enter field test mode of iPhone.
  3. Tap on Versions.
  4. The firmware revision information of iPhone installed out of the box will be shown on LCD screen. The following guide will match the firmware revision to the firmware version.

    03.12.06_G - firmware version 1.0.0
    03.14.08_G - firmware version 1.0.1 or 1.02
    04.01.13_G - firmware version 1.1.1
    04.02.04_G - firmware version 1.1.1

Why Free Newspaper doesn't work in Malaysia

Why Free Newspaper doesn't work in Malaysia !
There's one good thing about working night shift, is that I can get my hand on The Sun newspaper. I have to get it fast though because it will be gone in half an hour after it arrives in the building's lobby at around 6.45 a.m.

You'll think, wah Malaysian are all so keen reader now. Sapu all The Sun newspaper in half an hour time. At first I think I was proud of my fellow Malaysian too, until just now when I saw the stalls worker of the cafeteria taking a stack (20-30) of The Sun newspaper to her stall. I don't think she's gonna read any of it. Most obvious reason is to use it to pack nasi lemak.

Then another man from the Indian stall took yet another stack of The Sun and walk sheepishly towards his stall. I was looking at him, that's why he is a bit embarassed. I mean, Come on, this newspaper is meant to be read. If you want to pack your nasi lemak or roti canai use la old newspaper. If each stall took a stack then there won't be much left for those that really read the newspaper.

Let's say The Sun deliver about 300 circulation to the office building I worked in, half of the 300 being used to pack nasi lemak, pack mee hoon goreng and to start the stove. The real readership the got was 150 readers in the office building I worked in. Ah, The Sun is not really reaching to it's target audience, what will the advertiser say about this if they find out that half of the new circulation went to nasi lemak packaging.

No wonder we don't have a newspaper vending machine like those in the USA, where you put in some coin, open the cabinet and take a newspaper. If it is used here, one of the mamak stall worker will put in a coin, take all the newspaper in the cabinet. There goes our Vision 2020.

Country Culture (Chinese Version)

日本

 在人流不息的座广,一^_^男子不小心刮了一^_^身女人的超短裙。
  ^_^男人没有口,那^_^身女人一个90度的大鞠躬:不好意思,您添麻了!都怪裙子的量不好......完,取出一个别针别好,又匆匆走掉。
  
  美国纽约
  
  在人来人往的代广,一美国男子不小心刮了一美国身女人的超短裙。
  美国男人口,那美国身女人立刻从身上摸出一名片来:是我律电话
  他会找你详细谈关于你性骚扰我的事情,你可以做好准,我法庭上.....
  下美国男子的姓名电话扬头走掉。
  
  法国巴黎
  
  在名于世的广上,一法国男子不小心刮了一法国身女人的超短裙。
  法国男人口,那法国身女人咯咯一笑,然後手搭肩的道:如果你不介意的,送我一枝玫瑰来向我道歉......完。法国男人从花店了一枝玫瑰,还请她去酒吧喝上一杯,然後两人一起去一家小旅再研究一下超短裙以内的事情了......
  
  英国
  
  b泰晤士河的教堂广上,一英国男子不小心刮了一英国身女人的超短裙。
  英国男人口,那英国身女人忙用手里的报纸遮住裙子了的部分,
  脸说:先生,可以先送我回家?我家就在前面不......完。
  英国男人把自己的上衣脱下来,披在她上。
  叫了一Taix,安全的把她送到家,又了一件裙子。
  
  中国重
  
  在人的解放碑前,一重男子不小心刮了一重庆单身女人的超短裙。
  重男人口,那重庆单身女人手一响亮的耳光,抓住重男人的脖子不放:你个宝器!敢吃老**豆腐,跟我去110......
  
  台湾西
  
  在台湾的西町里,一台客不小心刮了一女学生的超短学生裙。
  台客口,那个女学生咯咯一笑,著你:价钱还隆就要先看了啊!
  
  香港铜锣
  
  在人山人海的代广,一中年男子不小心刮了一年18女生的超短裙。
  中年男人没有口,那女生就:x你老母呀!你当我流架?你咪x走呀!
  我依家拖来收你皮
  
  国斧山
  
  在斧山的街上,一中年男子不小心刮了一年18女生的超短裙。中年男人没有口,那女生二便踢出一个turningkick,然後冷冷地:你不知道我可是跆拳道黑2段的?
  
  泰国曼谷
  
  在曼谷的街上,一中年男子不小心刮了一年18女生的超短裙。中年男人忙乱地道歉,那女生雅地双手合十於面前,慢地作一姿势优美的敬礼,以人欲滴的声音:先生要,其我系男人...