Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Tips for handphones user

Tips 1
If you have an AP set with Vodafone or T-Mobile logo, it means that your phone might be locked. Those Vodafone or T-Mobile are the service operators in the UK and that's where the phones come from. Not all AP sets have the logo. AP sets are Approved Products which means that these products are certified by sirim that your product is safe to use.

In other words, AP product not brought in by the authorised distributor like Midland, T-Choice for SE, Avaxx or Zitron for Nokia, FMG for Samsung and etc. The phones can even come from Singapore and may even have the M1, Singtel or Starhub logo. Remember to check the phone if it is locked especially those from Singapore and Vodafone.

Tips 2
AP sets has different level of QC. Big AP companies like Final Choice, GTMAX, Nefion, Telstra, O'Connors have extensive QC checks. Others like MSL, YS, PLANTRONICS or names not mentioned above, are slightly cheaper than the above. Whether they replaced their parts with other stuff, its another question.

Tips 3
AP set actually pay government tax but is juz that they are not taxed by the Local Authorised Dealer. AP set is normally distributed by small handphones companies and they might stop business anytime.Futhermore if there's major damage on your AP set, the AP companies might not have enough equiptment to fix it. At the end, they still have to send it to the authorized dealer (eg. Zitron, Avaxx).

Tips 4
Like what everyone else have said, a phone without a sirim sticker is considered as illegal and thus cannot be sold here. But I'm gonna assume that if the phone is not available here, it should be better. And besides, if you bought the phone from overseas and bring it back here to use, don't tell me it would be illegal to use it right?
Speaking of buying a waterset from a shop, they might say that you did not inspect it properly before buying and thus you are at fault. So yeah guys, if you wanna buy a phone, do yourselves a favor and do these few things:
Check for sirim sticker (this is a MUST. Everyone should know this).Cross check IMEI numbers on the phone and the boxAsk for warranty card.Ask if the warranty card needs to be sent to wherever necessary.Check all the features of the phone (iow, play with the phone, make sure everything is working).Check for dead pixels.Check the firmware if possible (*#0000# for most nokias). This way, you can check if it's old stock or not.And of course, make sure you get the propper set. As in nothing missing like the handsfree and stuff.

Sorry, deviated a bit from what is a waterset, but really, people should know these stuff to avoid getting cheated.

Btw, watersets are usually sold without accesories, only phone and charger. So sometimes if you add up buying the accesories elsewhere, it might cost near the same as buying a proper set

There are recon set might be known as water set, so beware while you buying.Recon set are second hand handphones from overseas, they juz change the phone cover (might not be original cover) and do some servicing inside and sell it as an AP set with warranty 1 year summore. As I know FMG will not fix phones other than FMG warranty handset (even they are paid they will not fix)

What's your opinion?

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Fashion tips for women

Body frame:
  1. If you are plump, avoid sleeveless cuts. Wear dark colors rather than going in for lighter shades and if you wish to wear lighter shades then prefer dull colors like instead of sky blue go in for dull blue or dirty blue. Small prints and vertical line prints give a slimmer look. Heavy built should avoid cotton sarees and Kota sarees and should instead attire oneself in Chiffon and Georgette sarees.
  2. If you have a medium structure, you should choose beige and fawn colors. With this kind of constitution, you can dress yourself in georgette saree or satin. In case of blouses, prefer nets, as they are a great help in disguising physical flaws. If you are thin, you can carry off well in all colors. The entire range of beautiful shades will suit you. Sleeveless, deep cuts and strapped blouses can also be worn.

Skin tone:

  1. If your complexion is fair, gold with a blend of copper would look wonderful. If you are medium/ wheatish colored, go in for mixed shades of white, beige and bronzy golden. Dark skin toned should wrap up themselves with goldenish copper shades.

Comfort level and personal attitude:

  1. Your comfort level becomes an equally important determinant in deciding your style. If you do not feel very comfortable wearing western outfits but at the same time want to maintain a smart cosmopolitan look, Indo western style would add on charm to your personality.
  2. If you are shy introvert types, then you can carry yourself better in a sari with boat necked or square necked blouses.
  3. If you are bold and outspoken type, you can choose to pick up sleeveless, deep-necked blouses or may be with straps.

So, whether you go in for hip-hop style or classic style fashion, it should coincide with your personality.

What's your opinion?

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Tips to buy a shoes for men

This men shoes guide will give you some man shoes shopping tips that will enable you to select the right pair of shoes:
  1. Ensure fit and comfort while looking out for a pair of footwear. If comfort is what you are looking out for, then try out some specialty sneaker.
  2. Don't just buy any local brand shoes, but look out for some durable branded shoes that are capable enough to take care of your feet.
  3. If you are looking out for variety, then visit shopping malls and other departmental stores.
  4. Don't hesitate buying in sale. Don't focus on latest but emphasize on shoes that are good for your feet.
  5. Ensure that there is enough space in the shoes for your toes to breathe.
  6. If you are looking out for dress shoes, then take care of the color of your outfit.
  7. Have clarity about the purpose you are buying for. Decide on the formality of an event. If it is a daily wear purpose, then focus on comfort especially and if you are suffering from some foot problem, then you can go in for custom shoes that can provide you with the style and at the same time give you the perfect fit that you desire to have.
  8. If you are looking out for something more elegant, you can pick up a pair of leather boots that look funky.
  9. If you are looking out for something to be worn with a special occasion ethnic outfit, then the best deal is to look out for colorful jutties and kohlapuri chappals.
  10. Avoid high heels for a daily wear purpose.

Take care of this shoe-shopping guide and you are bound to make the right choice.

What's your opinion?

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Tips to buy Handphone (Nokia)

Identify Original and AP Set
  1. Take out the phone case and battery. Original set comes with authorized company sticker (Zitron, Avaxx, T-Choice, Midland...)
  2. AP set comes with AP company sticker (Final Choice...) press *#06# to check the phone 15 digit serial number (IMEI).
  3. Compare it with the IMEI written on phone sticker (back of phone case) and package box sticker. for original set, these serial numbers are the same.

What's your opinion?