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  1. Ask The Experts

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    Spilled my entire cup of coffee over my macbook yesterday. Was behaving a little funky as the liquid was seeping inside but managed to turn it off. 

     

    Wiped it clean, kept it upturned the whole night to dry it out. Trying it now - everything seems to work just fine. Charges, speaker, trackpad all good.

     

    Keyboard also WORKS fine and isn't sticky but key press feels soft. It used to be quite clickety but now the keys depress in a very soft/slow manner. 

    Is there any fix for this problem? Its not worth going and getting something replaced as it still does work fine.

  4. The Photography Thread!

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    8 hours ago, Pacifier said:

    Might be too much to expect. 

    For reference, i sold my NEX-6(released couple of years before your model i think) with 16-50 and 55-200 lens  for 18k, a month back on olx.

    Might have gotten atleast 20k if I was patient but didn't want to go through the spam that is olx messages to find the guy asking the right questions to take it forward

     

    Hmm I see. But you got success olx I guess, so I shall also try that.

    I've seen the camera itself being sold for 20-22K, so I thought 25K might be ok for camera plus the kit lens. 

    I'll list it on olx for that price, and move down a little if someone's willing to buy it.

     

    Are you planning to get a newer and more expensive setup? I have my eyes on one of the newer Sony full frames, but its not a priority purchase at the moment. 

  5. The Photography Thread!

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    On 1/26/2023 at 11:09 PM, North said:

    Hey guys. I own a Sony A6000 camera, with the 15-50 lens on it.

     

    I've gotten some good pictures with it, but I am looking to sell it off. What would be the best method to do so? 

    I'm based in Delhi NCR. Also any idea an how much I can get?
     

    Reason for sale -

     

    1. iPhone photos are really great right now. I can't justify the camera weight unless its significantly better. I wanna save up for a fancy setup later down the line.

    2. Looking to use that money for a trip. Rather go and click pictures with my iPhone than sit around with the camera at home.

     

    Please advise, thank you. Cannot think of anything except listing it here on this forum. 

     

     

    Anyone? I'm thinking a fair price would be about 25K for the camera+lens but can't say for sure.

  7. The Photography Thread!

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    Hey guys. I own a Sony A6000 camera, with the 15-50 lens on it.

     

    I've gotten some good pictures with it, but I am looking to sell it off. What would be the best method to do so? 

    I'm based in Delhi NCR. Also any idea an how much I can get?
     

    Reason for sale -

     

    1. iPhone photos are really great right now. I can't justify the camera weight unless its significantly better. I wanna save up for a fancy setup later down the line.

    2. Looking to use that money for a trip. Rather go and click pictures with my iPhone than sit around with the camera at home.

     

    Please advise, thank you. Cannot think of anything except listing it here on this forum. 

  8. The Travel Thread

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    6 minutes ago, eddy4823 said:

    Vietnam is lovely. Would love to visit again. I so wanna go to Ha Giang loops.

     

    Indeed, I would too. Its def a motorbike experience, and while me and my friends rode around scooters in the city we're def not experienced enough for that one - but hopefully one day. 

     

    Looking forward to the next adventure. 

  9. The Travel Thread

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    Its been two weeks since I got back from Vietnam - so a little late for this post. 

     

    I did have an amazing time with my friends, beautiful place, affordable and its so doable.

    We went to Da Nang/Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. Day excursions to Ba Na Hills, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Cu Chi Tunnels - and of course exploring the cities themselves. 

    We had no problems with regard to travel on Vietjet airlines, all in one backpack. I had planned the trip meticulously so didn't have any hiccups whatsoever.

     

    Including a picture of Ha Long Bay - a scene straight out of Uncharted 4. Magical experience. 

     

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  10. Credit Card - Help & Recommendations

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    Posted · Edited by North

    6 hours ago, KunjanPSD said:

    1. Domestic txns won't be stopped.

    2. Secured Credit Card has lower limit as one has to make an equivalent FD.

    3. Features aren't the same. They are offering 6% on FDs. Every major bank is offering 7-8% on FDs, so one is basically nullifying the forex charge and markup with the reduced interest rate. Must have some pre-mature withdrawal charges as well.

    4. I am not sure if they are offering 6% even on short term FDs (<30D), if yes then it can work out as you can basically create an FD only for the duration of your trip. Highly unlikely though.

    5. I can't trust these Neobanks and brokers with my money for FDs.

    6. CC usage doesn't come under LRS i.e. Liberalised Remittance Scheme, which is what powered Niyo Global, Vested etc. So this secured CC will work.

    7. Niyo mentions no CIBIL check as it is secured but this will go on to your CIBIL as a credit account.

     

    Yeah I wasn't eyeing the card as my new choice for FDs by any means so that isn't too relevant. Just as an alternate option to keep handy.

     

    5 hours ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

    Just get Fi. Used it in recent travel, worked without hiccups. 

     

    Yeah just needed a good alternate, I'll check it out!

     

    Fi does seem good, looks similar enough to the Niyo global card. don't have international travel on the horizon but will get it when needed. 

  11. Credit Card - Help & Recommendations

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    On 1/23/2023 at 10:19 PM, KunjanPSD said:

    If anyone holds Niyo SBM card and was planning on using it, then unfortunately RBI has imposed a stop on SBM bank. All transactions will be stopped.

    Except Niyo, providers like IND, vested etc are also hit.

     

    That card was great all through my travels in Singapore and Vietnam. Also I think only international transactions are stopped, the card can still be used domestically? I may be wrong though. 

     

    I however have now gotten a mail regarding the Niyo Global Secured Credit Card. Need to make an FD of 5000 or more within the app, and the credit limit will be the FD amount. 

    Perks seem to be similar to the regular old Niyo Global debit card. 

     

    This is also with SBM so why is this not hit? If someone can assess this better, worth getting the card? there isn't a charge. 

  13. The Book Thread

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    Hey guys. I've run out of space on my bookshelf and I can't get another one. That means I have to part with some of my books.

     

     

    That being said - everything I own is in impeccable condition. I'm trying to part ways with my Wheel of Time set, and some children's books. Before I sully my soul by going to used bookstores here - if anybody wishes to partake please let me know on here or discord. 

     

    Thank you everyone. Gonna be reading a lot more on kindle until I can figure out a way to introduce another bookshelf in my home. 

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  18. What You Bought This Week - 2022 Edition

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    Right thanks guys. It def seemed a little sus, but also somewhat legit. Being used is a solid explanation, though they look new as hell. 

     

    Not the smallest speck of dust or lint on them.

     

    42 minutes ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

     

    Assembled in America ? I don't think they are assembled in America.  They are "Designed in California". Assembled in China or Vietnam. 

     

    Friend mentioned they were imported from the states, hence I wasn't sure. Our Indian units are of course assembled in China. 

  19. What You Bought This Week - 2022 Edition

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    Posted · Edited by North

    37 minutes ago, KunjanPSD said:

    Connect them to an Apple device, it now verifies whether they are original or not.

     

    Connects fine. 

     

    Shows up as Airpods Pro in settings, and shows model number serial number and version. 

     

    BUT serial number on box is GX7... as you can see, but on settings it says GX8.....  so serial numbers do not match somehow, thats weird

    Went to check on apple coverage website, seems legit. why would the box serial number not match though 

     

     

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  20. What You Bought This Week - 2022 Edition

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    My mate got gifted a pair of Airpods Pro's recently, but cannot tell if they're genuine or not. It looks legit enough to me, and the serial number on the box is valid enough but can't say for the airpods. 

     

    Has the american flag, and it says 'assembled in america' on the back of the actual airpods case itself as well. 

    Is there a way to know if these are legit or not? Including a picture of the label on the box. 

     

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