Some people may be experiencing major broadband issues with Streamyx lately. This is due to problems with some submarine cable affecting the network between Malaysia to Europe and US. Repair works have begun and is due to complete on 2 May 2010.
This problem has been affecting my broadband network stability for the past few days. At times, I cannot access any websites at all. At best, things would work for a few minutes and stop again. I have just received an email tip from my hosting company — ServerFreak — on how we can temporarily solve this problem.
Setup your browser to use an alternative TM proxy. Details below:
Continue reading ‘Solve Unstable Streamyx Connection Using TM Proxy Server’
The UniFi / High Speed Broadband (HSBB) is a broadband service provided by TM that offers broadband at speeds of 5Mbps and above. The HSBB is expected to be deployed around the Klang Valley and several other key areas throughout the country by the end of 2012.
There are currently 3 packages offered to home users — VIP5, VIP10 and VIP20.
VIP5
- 5Mbps download/upload
- 60GB download quota
- RM149 / month
VIP10
- 10Mbps download/upload
- 90GB download quota
- RM199 / month
VIP20
- 20Mbps download/upload
- 120GB download quota
- RM249 / month
Unlike the current Streamyx packages provided, TM’s HSBB package does limit users’ usage by implementing a download/upload quota limit. This did not go down well with the general public as they voice their dissatisfaction in social networking sites. TM then reacted by announcing that they will not implement the download / upload quota limit for their HSBB service until further notice.
TM’s contractors were spotted installing cables for its HSBB service in Section 14, Petaling Jaya tonight. If you are living in that area, the HSBB service may be available to you in the very near future. Moving over to HSBB does not seem like a bad idea as Streamyx seems to be slacking off lately.
After having my first DSLR — the Nikon D40x — for almost 2 years, I got myself a Nikon D90 in late November 2009. Priced at RM4050, it was my biggest investment in this money sucking hobby. Having said that, I believe the Nikon D90 body will serve me well for many years to come.
If you have always wanted to buy a DSLR or upgrade to a better body, now is probably a good time to do so. I received a promo newsletter from ShaShinKi stating that there is a price reduction for the Nikon D90 and Canon EOS 500D models.
ShaShinKi is now selling the Nikon D90 kit (18-105mm lens, 4GB SD card and bag) for only RM3495. That is a price reduction of more RM500 compared to the price I paid previously at another shop. You may want to check out other stores for the best bargain.
A newer model may be introduced soon to replace these models, which explains the price drop. It may also be due to price war between the two. Either way, the choice to buy now or wait is yours.
Updated 17/04/2010:
I just read on Gizmodo that there may be 3 new DSLR models released by Nikon very soon. One of them could very well be a D90 replacement.
Recent Comments