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Folks We are leaving Singapore. We have a Dog Carrier which we bought with us when we moved to SIngapore. My Dog was a Golden Retriever and thus it is a large size carrier. My dog (Splash) never made it across but I kept the carrier in his memory. Now that I am leaving, I want to give it someone who...

Hi Based on some recommendations from the forum, I went to Christian Armani. I asked him to stitch 02 Suits and 01 shirt. Total cost was about SGD 2200. Inspite of 02 fitting sessions, the suits were really badly stitched. The fitting was different for each trouser (04 trousers and 02 jackets). The ...

Hi More as an update. Starhub technician came and did a check. The connection showed him 115 mbps through wired at 1700 hrs. He thought I was fibbing about the bad connection. Also informed me that even though they advertise 100 mbps, maximum is 60 mbps and using wifi means that the speed will actua...

Did do the tests using wired and wireless networks:

Wireless - 45 mbps
Wired - Did a test with StarHub rep on the phone (03 times). Speed ranged from 52-54 mbps.

Post the location change, the wireless speed seems to have improved and is averaging 55-60 mbps.

Cheers
R

Hi Thought I had mentioned earlier but no worries, happy to confirm again. With AAE, have 02 networks set up. One 2.4GHz and other is a 5GHz. Both are wireless n (802.11n). 5GHz is showing as channel 149....? 2.4 GHz is showing as channel '1' Most other networks seem to share 6,7 & 1. WIll try and c...

Amazon/NewEgg are good options but both are US based.
You can have the good shipped here using companies like BorderLinx. They will provide you a US address and then ship the goods to Singapore and pay the required duties.
Quite easy and hassle-free..... )

@Unikorn - this was discussed in another thread. You may find it useful:
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic58327.html

I have Starhub connection (TV, Phone and Broadband). I would avoid Starhub. They will usually be the most competitive on costs but the quality of service and network will be patchy. Singtel may well have the best infrastructure though customer service leaves a lot to be desired. If I were you, I wou...

Hi

Am using a Macbook Pro 2010.
So that should not be an issue.
Only 02 possibilities - StarHub or I have placed the router in a bad location.
It is placed near the TV and DVD player in the bedroom. The door is usually closed so not sure if that has a bearing....

Cheers
R

Looks like you dont see any issue with your comment.
So be it.....rather than pursue and debate ad nauseam....I will let it be.

Let me share my 02 bits. WHile you may have an agent, do you own search. Always helps. In our case, we ended up recommending leads to our agent who would then if those were available (should have been the other way around) Dont take properties at face value. Do a thorough check. Be aware of last min...

Thank Strong Eagle. Sounds like a good recco. I have been looking for a good tailor for sometime and this sounds like a good lead.

I was looking at shirt prices and Banana Republic and Brook Brothers retail for SGD 130-175. So a tailored and fitted shirt for SGD 100 sounds like a good deal.

Cheers

I lost my dog when I moved to Singapore. It was a long flight from Switzerland and he could not take the journey. I flew the same flight as him but when we landed, he was in bad shape and passed away a few hours after landing. It remains one of the most traumatic moments in my life. I am dying to ge...

You have a couple of options. Skype/Google Voice are both free when you call from PC to PC. YOu can buy some minutes on skype and call local landlines and mobiles. I use it quite often and it is extremely effective. If you have a mobile connection, you can sign up specific services which allow for d...

Apologies, I could not update diagnostic stats earlier. Model is Docsis 3.0 Wired Connection Speed ranged from 52-64 mbps Wireless Connection is 44 mbps Bear in mind that wireless speed is different because I changed my router from Cisco e2000 to Airport Extreme today. These speeds are when I am on ...