Monday, April 21, 2014

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Google Android KitKat

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 02:42 AM PDT

So the next update is going to be 4.4 KitKat http://www.android.com/kitkat/

Aam Aadmi Party and the Lok Sabha Elections 2014

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 02:41 AM PDT

The Aam Aadmi Party today announced that it will contest the upcoming Loksabha elections from maximum number of seats. At a press conference held today, party leaders Mr. Prashant Bhushan and Mr. Sanjay Singh said that within the next month, the party will announce names of most of its candidates. They said that their party will contest elections on issues faced by the common man.

  National Executive Meeting | Aam Aadmi Party, India

My experience with ACT BB

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 02:05 AM PDT

Feedback whether positive or negative should be passed to the appropriate person. That's what I believe in.

This is the timeline of how my installation experience has been with ACT BB

 

11 Nov-2013 - I applied for a new ACT BB connection today in Kundanahalli Gate, Bangalore. I will keep you posted on the developments.

11-Nov-2013 - Cheque payment made to Sales executive, Babu Reddy, details filled on form and submitted to him.

 

ETA - 3 days for wiring and connection to be activated.

 

12-Nov-2013 - I got a call from ACT technician today that cabling would be done by end of the day. Got a confirmation call from Customer Care at 1543 hrs, IST today that connection will be activated in 2 days. So far, so good.

12-Nov-2013 - At 1616 hrs, IST I receive a call from Mukund who is the ACT technician saying that the wiring has been completed to my apartment on the third floor and i would be receiving a call today at 1700 hrs, IST for username and password. Mukund confirms that I can use my internet connection from tonight.


I would term this as awesome service from an installation perspective, although I would have to wait and watch how stable the connection is post installation.

12-Nov-2013 - Cabling has been completed and just received the credentials for my broadband account at 2059 hrs, IST through email and the registered mobile number. A confirmation call was made from the customer care before the account got activated.I am still out, so I gotta go and check how the connection is. I will keep you posted.

I have connected the cable from ACT BB to my Netgear WGR614 router.

http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/netgear-wgr614-54-mbps/4505-3319_7-21218238.html

 

In case, someone wants to have the contact details of the sales person & field engineer of ACT for Kundalahalli area, let me know.

Speed test shows rocking upload and download speeds. I am on Act FORCE plan.

 

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12-Nov-2013 1159, IST - First level checks indicate amazing speeds with YouTube where I can watch videos without buffering in Full HD.

I will keep posting various workloads I consider to be bandwidth intensive and would update this thread.

 

Any downtime or disconnections will also be reported.

Logitech M570

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:56 AM PDT

I know some people who still prefer trackballs over trackpads and mice. Anyone here who uses one?  I could only locate one model on Flipkart. These seems to be a disappearing breed. Any recommendations? 

ACT Broadband rethink

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:55 AM PDT

Hi guys,

 

I had heard some great reviews from my friends about ACT broadband, so I had almost decided to switch to ACT ( was about cancel my existing service). But after reading the reviews here and elsewhere I must rethink.I live in Girinagar,Bangalore .

My existing connection is slow but atleast its reliable , what I dont want is fast connection which is not reliable. From the reviews read it appears that this is what ACT gives, which is a deal breaker for me. 

And apparently the speeds of websites hosted outside india are pretty bad ...so mostly I have to rethink for sure .

HTC One M8

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:51 AM PDT

Check HTC One M8 Deals on: Flipkart | Amazon | Snapdeal

Potentially fake images.

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I wonder what the name would be...

HTC ONE TWO
HTC ONE II
HTC ONE 2
HTC 12
HTC TWO

ACT Broadband availability in Mahadevapura, bangalore

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:49 AM PDT

Hi Actian, I want to know whether ACT Broadband connection is available in Mahadevapura I tried calling customer care no response from them. Kindly let me know. Thanks in advance

ACT Broadband, how they SUCK MONEY!

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:46 AM PDT

If i can relate one word with ACT BB, I would call them MONEY SUCKERS!

this is how my latest bill looks like

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Yes, i have been charged for 2 months and if you are ACT BB customer, you will know how pathetic their customer care actually is, first you listen to all advertisements, wait in the queue for about 10 minutes and they you will speak to a person, who has no clue what he/she is talking about.

In my case, i was told that i have been charged twice because, YOUR PLAN has been changed from Post-Paid to Pre-Paid and YOU HAVE to pay 2 months and we are doing the same for ALL customers.

I asked them very simple questions

1. How did you take this decision unilaterally, without customer agreeing to it?
2. Why dint you inform me earlier about this?
3. If i have a dispute about this, why cant i pay for only one month? - Yes, you cannot pay for one month only, because ACT HAS TOOK THAT DECISION and you CANNOT challenge them - Damn almighty stuff, we are the GOD of BB.

As usual tech did not have an answer for the same, i asked for a call back and this morning i got a call from their escalations team
  • Person from ACT who called me was RUDE - that's still OK
  • He says he cannot revert this decision as it made by their Management and says on my face, YOU CAN DISCONNECT the connection if you want to. :nono: :pissed-off:
I thought ok, this sounds like good old - Airtel Broadband in their Initial Days! (NOW they have a far better Customer care, Constant connection and they respect their customers).

Just checked with Airtel, their SLOTS are filled in my Area and i cannot have a net connection as of now! :pissed-off: Struck with ACT BB!

And if you are someone NEW and looking for ACT Broadband, consider the below points

1. Act BB is good for downloading torrents - ONLY torrents
2. Most of the time, they have connection issues, If any existing ACT customer shows you their speed test connection, Ask them to perform similar tests for servers outside India, specially USA! you will know the difference. Or if you are an existing ACT BB customer, try playing videos in FB and you will know the difference or any of the video buffering sites.
3. You get a Ethernet cable directly from a box and if there is a power outage of more than 20+ minutes, you will not have internet, also if there is a Cable cut - You will not have internet connection for a week.
4. Report any technical issues for which a technician has to visit your place, you will have to followup more than 4 times (wait time more than 10 minutes)

Reference Numbers
0001824776
1825461 - complaint number

Rakhi Sawant and Rashtriya Aam Party

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:40 AM PDT

Rakhi Sawant to contest from Mumbai North-West | NDTV.com
 

Ms Sawant's rivals would be the Congress' Gurudas Kamat, Shiv Sena's Gajanan Kirtikar, actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and Mayank Gandhi of the Aam Aadmi Party.

Singham Returns

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:39 AM PDT


 
WTF. 
 

Movie : Singham Returns | Ajay Devgan,Kareena Kapoor,Rohit Shetty
Directed : Rohit Shetty
Produced : Reliance Entertainment,Ajay Devgan Films
Screenplay : Arvind Shankar
Starring : Ajay Devgan,Kareena Kapoor Khan
Music : Himesh Reshammiya
Distributed : Reliance Entertainment

Wireless Router

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:39 AM PDT

Need a Basic Wifi Router for my Beam Fiber connection. Basically will be using 2 Phones and 2 Laptops. 

 

Max budget : upto 1500

 

Also as Beam provides connection via Fiber not sure if all routers will support it, beam gives RJ-45 wire. And also let me know if the router with one antennae will be good enough or not or better opt with one for 2 Antennae  

What small car to buy?

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:34 AM PDT

Planning to buy the petrol version. Anything I should know? I want to avoid going to Team BHP and kill myself out of frustration with too much information.

Pathetic Experience with a new Airtel Broadband Connection

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:24 AM PDT

I wanted to share my experience with regard to trying out a new Airtel Broadband Connection. Here it goes, hope it helps others.

 

So I am fairly happy with my BSNL and rarely think of changing it. Recently, though, started to use youtube for study materials and found the buffering to be very annoying. So after trying to work around and analyse what else I can do, decided to try out a new connection.

Saw the reviews of ACT and Airtel, somehow as I have been using Airtel Postpaid since time immemorial, decided for it, as the service has been very good.

 

Now, see a pamphlet, asking to 'call xxxxxxx for an Airtel Broadband'. I give the guy a call, and he lands up within 10 minutes at my place. I give him all documents and ask him, when you the whole setup start working, he tells me, 'Saar, maximum by 2 days', I say, fine, no problems.

So I wait, for two days and nothing happens, call the guys and he starts to give his excuses, today, after two hours, tomorrow morning things like that. So frustrated, I call Airtel and they are even more hopeless and say 'Sir, please call the person, to whom you gave the docs, we cannot do anything'.

 

Then I call the DSA Office, they again give me crap about problems with the line. Then I call the guys manager, and he says, I will call you in 10 minutes, Does he call back - No. Not even once these guys have bothered to call me, Not even once

Today, is day 5 of this episode and the manager says, by 2pm, I will have my connection working, and guess what it is 2:10 pm right now.

 

So, wrote an email stinker to all parties and copied Airtel biggies, hope they read.

 

But this has shaken my belief is the 'so called' private companies are better. Honestly, BSNL's service is the best I have had, and if they had the same plans that Airtel has, I would pay more and get it.

 

Here are the parties involved in the whole episode, please take care while dealing with them:

 

Name of the DSA: Lakshmi Enterprises
Address: Manjunath Nagar, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560010

Name of the Salesman: Anjan, Phone Number: 9632324390
Name of the Manager: Purushottam, Phone: 9611191891

Place where I stay: Shantinagar, Bangalore 560027

What have I learnt: if you want to buy an Airtel connection, please buy it directly from the company or better, get a BSNL for peace of mind.

The Big Bang Theory

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 01:09 AM PDT

YouTube - The Eee Pad Story EP1 - More Than Meets the Eye

Presenting the Asus EEE Pad Transformer.

Suggest some best wired broadband service provider in Patna, Bihar

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:49 AM PDT

Hello! I want a new broadband connection. I am from Patna, Bihar. So, please suggest me with available options here in my city. Thanks.

ShopClues Deals & Discount Coupons (Fraud Company)

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:40 AM PDT

They keep coming up with good deals so starting this thread today's deal is Park Avenue Fragrant Soap- Set of 3 @48 Click here to go to Shopclues. List Price: Rs.120 Selling Price: Rs.110 Price includes all taxes. DEAL PRICE : Rs.29/- Use Coupon Code : SC1PS29 Buy now for Rs.29 + Rs.19(shipping) = Rs.48 Offer valid till stock lasts

Clicking on ads opens in same tab

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:39 AM PDT

Clicking on ads opens in same tab (in Chrome)

 

 

I think it should open in different tab,... unless of course you want your website visitors to get lost :D

Lava Iris 406Q

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:37 AM PDT

Check Lava Iris 406Q Deals on: Flipkart | Amazon | Snapdeal

 

4-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Enabled
1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS
5 MP Primary Camera
Dual Standby SIM (3G + 2G)
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
0.3 MP Secondary Camera

 
Rs. 6999

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Da Vinci's Demons

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:35 AM PDT

Saw the pilot and it was kind of intriguing. And since I played Assassin's Creed 2 i'm quite able to relate to certain characters as well. Could someone tell me why a brit is playing as Da Vinci? I found that a little awkward. And the protagonist looks like Jim Moriarty from Sherlock. Just my opinion. 

Indian Premier League 2014

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:27 AM PDT

Flipkart: Headphones and Headsets - Extra 25% Off

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:12 AM PDT

Flipkart: Pebbles Power Bank - Extra 15% Off

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:11 AM PDT

The Good Wife

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:06 AM PDT

The Good Wife (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Next in line. Have been told it's great!

Samsung Galaxy S5

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:05 AM PDT

Check Samsung Galaxy S5 Deals on: Flipkart | Amazon | Snapdeal
 
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CTS-2010 Standard Cheque Books Mandatory from 2013 in India

Posted: 21 Apr 2014 12:02 AM PDT

Got a mailer and also noted at the website. But wanted to check if some other bank is affected/all banks affected

As per RBI guidelines, there have been certain changes made to the cheques issued by the Bank. However, these changes are available only in chequebooks issued after August 2011. If you have obtained the chequebook prior to this, the cheques will not be valid after December 31, 2012.

If the cheques you currently hold have the following features, they will be valid after the given date.

"Please sign above" is mentioned on cheque leaf on the lower right-hand side.
A wave like design is embossed on the left-hand side of Cheque leaf
Click here to see the new cheque format.

Additionally, any post-dated cheques issued by you and due after December 31, 2012 will need to be replaced by the fresh cheques meeting the above mentioned guidelines.

Request for a new chequebook through NetBanking, MobileBanking, SMS Banking, PhoneBanking or the nearest branch.

Maharashtra NavNirman Sena, Shivsena & Maharashtra Politics

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:30 PM PDT

LK Advani want non-voters banned from voting in future

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:22 PM PDT

LK Advani wants voters who played truant debarred, writes to EC
Non-voters should be punished, says Advani - The Hindu
 

"Though I would not like any fine to be imposed in India, but want that if someone does not cast his vote in election he should not be allowed to vote in next election," Advani said, adding that he has written to Election Commission in this regard.
Advani appealed to people to exercise their right to franchise without fail. "People must be aware of their right to vote and should exercise this right every election."


Good stuff.

Motorola sharing Moto X photos using an Apple iPhone 5s

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:20 PM PDT

What a freaking mess.

March 24, 2014

This post would probably be gone or modified.

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Delhi Government in Suspended Animation

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:17 PM PDT

Vikings

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 11:12 PM PDT

Reviews are very good. 
 
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Microsoft acquiring Nokia (Devices and Services Divisions)

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:29 PM PDT

Confirmed now. 

 

Nokia Corporation today announced that it has signed an agreement to enter into a transaction whereby Nokia will sell substantially all of its Devices & Services business and licence its patents to Microsoft for EUR 5.44 billion in cash, payable at closing. Nokia expects to book a gain on sale of approximately EUR 3.2 billion, and expects the transaction to be significantly accretive to earnings.

Subject to the closing of the transaction, Microsoft will acquire substantially all of Nokia's Devices & Services business, including the Mobile Phones and Smart Devices business units as well as an industry-leading design team, operations including all Nokia Devices & Services production facilities, Devices & Services-related sales and marketing activities, and related support functions. At closing, approximately 32,000 people are expected to transfer to Microsoft, including approximately 4,700 people in Finland. Nokia's CTO (Chief Technology Office) organization and patent portfolio will remain within the Nokia Group. The operations that are planned to be transferred to Microsoft generated an estimated EUR 14.9 billion, or almost 50%, of Nokia's net sales for the full year 2012. 

Additionally, Microsoft will become a strategic licensee of the HERE platform, and will separately pay Nokia for a four year license. This revenue stream is expected to substantially replace the revenue stream HERE is currently receiving from Nokia's Devices & Services business internally. If the transaction closes Microsoft is expected to become one of the top three customers of HERE.

 

http://goo.gl/693BZE

Flipkart: Twist in the title! Contest

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:26 PM PDT

A test for your imagination. Give an interesting twist to the book titles displayed in the album. The best 3 entries will get gift vouchers worth Rs 500/- each

 
Twist in the title!

Myntra Promos

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:24 PM PDT

Videocon D2H and Sony Bravia W950A TV?

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 10:18 PM PDT

We got a new Sony Bravia TV installed today and the TV guy said there is an issue between Videocon STB and Sony TVs?

 

I read the same on another forum. Anybody else can chime in?

 

Someone mentioned that a software update released might have fixed it, anybody experience that?

 

Thanks

Hannibal

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 09:58 PM PDT

 
Check Hannibal Deals on: Flipkart | Amazon | Snapdeal | Infibeam

 
This could very well be my favorite new show. Very high quality stuff. Brilliant. 
 
http://goo.gl/CLKnL
 

Hannibal is an American thriller television series developed by Bryan Fuller for NBC. The series is based on characters and elements appearing in the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris and focuses on the budding relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a forensic psychiatrist destined to become Graham's most cunning enemy. The series received a 13 episode order for its first season and, unlike most U.S. network shows, any future seasons will also feature 13 episodes. David Slade executive produced and directed the pilot. The series premiered on NBC on April 4, 2013. In response to the Boston Marathon bombings and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, NBC has pulled the fourth episode from its lineup at Fuller's request, going straight to the fifth episode, moving the season finale from June 27, 2013 to June 20, 2013.

 
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Casting is awesome. And it was great to see Caroline Dhavernas after such a long time. Been a fan since Wonderfalls.

Years of Living Dangerously

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 09:50 PM PDT

From the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy to the upheaval caused by drought in the Middle East, this groundbreaking documentary event series provides first-hand reports on those affected by, and seeking solutions to, climate change. Coming in 2014.

Once Upon A Time

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 09:50 PM PDT

How's this?

holy cow. this show is awful. i doubt it is targeted at kids. and it is too childish for adults.

Once Upon A Time

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFBEkqQwUiI&feature=player_embedded

Arvind Kejriwal as the Chief Minister of Delhi

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 09:49 PM PDT

Nurse Jackie

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 09:47 PM PDT

Californication

Posted: 20 Apr 2014 09:46 PM PDT

Could not decide on suggestions made in other threads on the forum. So, going to check this out.

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