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  2. Posted

    hi all,

    really appreciate all the helpful advice that you have given. My dad will do most of the cooking.. maybe 3days out of a week but his cooking is geared towards healthy lifestyle which don't require deep fried or heavy cooking....anyway, I will think about it...my understanding is that the hood maybe used initially but after a while ppl dont on it anymore...

    thanks~!

    oinkoink

    actually if there is hardly any heavy cooking or deep frying, you may want to consider ceramic hobs..

    according to the demos i have seen, they produce less fumes yet produce high heat within shorter times

    with less fumes, not having a hood is probably fine

  3. Posted

    no need to go Sitex..

    was at Sitex on Thur, Expo was ridiculously crowded

    then Best Denki on Fri

    Prices are the same for LG and Samsung at both venues

    as for the hourly specials, I read in HWZ that they are nothing to shout about

    Overall, during my 2 hours at Sitex, did not feel that deals were all that good nor worth the trip

  4. Posted

    Hi bobztoise, oinkoink,

    Sorry but OT abit

    May i ask how the SERS compensation is based on?

    Any HDB officer came over to did a assesment of yr old unit of the condition as in reno, flooring, condition?

    Hi, it's based on market valuation and condition of reno at point of assessment plus a little premium

    In my case, the compensation (decided by Govt) in 2005 was market value plus a small premium

    So a 3rm flat then was valued at $176K, compensation was $195K

  6. Posted

    i had initally wanted a washer/dryer combo as well

    till i notice the pricing methodology

    there are washer/dryer out there cheaper than washer alone

    and that is for the same load; i.e. 8kg/4kg washer-dryer can cost less than 8kg washer for the same brand

    somehow i think it should not be this way

    till i realise the drying cycles in most of such machines take anything from 2 to 4hours

    imagine a 1.5hr wash cycle and a 2.5hr dry cycle... twice since a full wash load needs to be broken into 2 dry loads

    moreover, a breakdown in 1 function means the loss of use of the other function

    of course, it may take many years to break down but i think not worth the risk

  7. Posted · Edited by bobztoise

    Hi forummers,

    I'm contemplating whether to install kitchen hood for my new flat because in my current flat, i have instaled one but seldom or never use it at all..can i check if any of you really turn on when you are cooking...is it really that effective or just for the beauty of it?

    another technical question is after sucking the smoke into the chimney...where does it goes to in the end?

    Any comments? I was thinking of replacing the hood with additional cabinets so I can have more storage.....

    cheers,

    oinkoink

    I have not used one previously

    but will still get one for the new place to avoid having to dismantle the top cabinets in future should i change my mind

    for HDB, only recycling models are allowed

    so the fumes pass thru the filters and get circulated out again into the kitchen

    for chimney hoods, you will see air vents on the chimney, that's where the air gets released

    in terms of effectiveness, i have only heard of Fujioh one being effective

    the downside is that designs are not pleasing to the eye

    to test suction power:

    for Fujioh, go to Hoe Kee at IMM

    for Rinnai / Ellane / Turbo, go to CityGas gallery at Somerset

    for Brandt / Bosch, go to Rina Electrical at Lido building

  8. Posted

    Also got Philips.

    But you're right, no 46". I'm also looking for a gd deal on 46".

    btw, most of these booths running hourly specials tend to actually belong to dept stores, such as Courts, Harvey Norman etc. Usually only Sony will run their own booths. The other brands tend to leave it to the stores to promote their products. But it's also possible that Samsung and LG run their own promotions. But I would NEVER buy LG. Samsung's not bad but i find the 5000 series not good enough when compared to other brands equivalent. i saw some pixelation in certain scenes when i was there earlier. A bit surprised as I didn't expect it from their widely-popular series.

    why not LG?

    the 47in LE5500 is going for $2,399 (at the Maximum Credit Co. booth) and $2,599 (at HN booth)

    cheapest for the kind of specs and size

    i did not buy as LG was not on my radar previously

    could you share the cons of LG?

  9. Posted

    Hi all, which model is better?

    1) Samsung UA40C6200

    2) Toshiba 42XL700

    3) Sharp 40LE820

    Sitex running a lot of hourly specials for these sizes; though I'm not sure if it is actually cheaper than store

    I looking for 46in; waited 2 hours also dun have

    You have plenty of choices if you looking for 32in to 42in

    By the way, Sharp has no booth there

    There's Samsung, LG, Sony, Toshiba, Palladine

  11. Posted

    Hi~~ I also using the citygas water heater and hansgrohe rainshower~haha ..... but my renovation haven't done yet~ So i can't tell you how's the result:dunno:

    But what i heard from the hasgrohe salesman, they actually not suggest, bec mayb at the end you can't really get the rainshower feel~ But we still insist to install the citygas water heater, bec my house is low floor and the water pressure for my house is quite big, so think for long term, then we "bok" lo~ haha..

    I may start use it frm end of oct, you two rush? if not rush, after i use it, i share with you my feel again~haha

    Hi,

    any updates?

    i am also thinking of buying this but every shop i asked says cannot install rain shower

  12. Posted

    Mmm... I got a similar Healsio. Smaller version. Not bad. Got super steam, steam, bake and grill oven, microwave. My 12-yo son use the oven bake pizzas!! :D

    yah I was very impressed with the functions

    however it does not really fit into a tall cabinet

    and design is somewhat quirky with a vent on top to release the steam

    the closest i found with similar functionality and size was the Bosch steam combi and Miele

    but i think it could be too much to pay for such a small cavity

  13. Posted

    Have you considered the TEKA MWX 45 BIS for your microwave. I think it would match your oven even better.

    Hmmm... I remember seeing it...

    If not mistaken, I think such a combo will result in a fair degree of function overlap

    Not to mention probably increase total cost by 15 to 20%

    I'll check the specs again

  14. Posted

    another item that underwent "rigorous" window shopping

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    Bosch WAS 28444

    my dream machine, made in Germany

    $1,399 at Everjoint with standard free Bosch vacuum (you should get this whoever you buy this item from, it's given by Bosch)

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    due to budget busted

    think may settle for LG F1422TD

    made in Korea

    $999 at Best, Harvey, Mega discount

    at a 40% price premium, unless I see an 8kg front load made in Europe close to $1,000, think it's LG for me

    think Korea is no less reliable than Thailand

  15. Posted

    Went to Teka today..

    oven was my most researched item as i neither own 1 now nor used 1 previously

    Had checked Miele (way way too expensive)

    Brandt (affordable, made in France)

    Bosch (more expensive than Brandt for same specs; made in Germany; better built quality)

    Finally went Teka today and I think I am set

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    TEKA TMW 22 BI

    beauty is in it's simplicity

    to pair with

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    TEKA HE 635

    again simple with 8 cooking functions and digital timer

    build quality better than Brandt with pricing in Brandt's range

  17. Posted

    Hi dexufto,

    wow...that video was really cool. I barely heard of this name when I met my reservist who is working in XZQT. Will check out the stores soon.

    Cheers,

    oinkoink

    XZQT has really nice extendable tables

    A wide range too.. compared to all the other shops I have been to

    However, it is also fairly pricey in the range of $2K to $3K

    But I must say their build quality is also better

  18. Posted · Edited by bobztoise

    Hi bobztoise,

    I'm getting my keys next week on 22th Nov and guess what....we have the same floor plan! I'm at 18C, what about you? BTW, how much did aron quote you for your aircon? You are very efficient..you already have a confirm list to buy...cool~!

    oinkoink

    Same block!

    Finally a neighbor

    But my keys only collect 2 dec :(

    Aron quoted me $3800+ for mitsubishi inverter system 4

  19. Posted · Edited by bobztoise

    How is bosch compare to Electrolux? Assuming both same price.

    Went to neighbourhood store, all say Bosch good.

    Went to big stores like HVN, best denki all say electrolux better.

    I think if less than 8kg, all are made in Thailand

    For 8kg and above, Bosch should be Germany and Electrolux is Spain I think

    Electrolux has a new model in HN; 8kg but made in Thailand. You can tell from the price difference

    I think it's EWF 1482

    I think when asking which is better, you will get different responses at different shops

    Even within HN or Best, going on different days to the same store will yield different recommendations

    I know cos I have been going to the same few HN and Best the last few weeks

    Often, you will not know if the salesman were advising in your interest or in his interest

  21. Posted

    Premium german brand Miele has a combi-steam oven, with the lastest moisture plus function. This is the website

    http://www.miele.sg/sg/domestic/products/s...combi_16125.htm

    Thanks.. seems only slightly larger at 39L

    no pricing though I see something like US$3,000 being mentioned..

    Hi, do check out the Bosch showroom at jln pemipin. Had seen the combi oven, Thats the only 1 combi and only size available.

    I was having the same thoughts as you but 45cm for an oven is too small. In the end i settled for 2 oven instead of one.

    which 2 did you settle for??

    i am thinking of the Brandt FE811XS1 / FV800XS1 combo

    the price of both combined is about the same as the Bosch HBC36D753B

  22. Posted

    Hi everybody,

    finally went thru all 12 pages of this thread

    could not seem to find the info I want

    I am looking for an oven with steam function

    something like Bosch HBC36D753B

    however, does anybody know if there is one with same functions but bigger cavity??

    any advise appreciated

    thanks

  24. Posted · Edited by bobztoise

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    Samsung UA46C6900 (lowest price so far was $2,499 at Best Denki sale; hopefully Sitex offers a lower price

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    Mitsubishi MR-F62X (at least 500 litres and no wider than 800mm; not our first choice but 1 of only 3 that meets our criteria)

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    Philips HTS-6120 (bought $599 at Philips Carnival sale)

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    Sharp Healsio AX-1500V (know nothing about ovens but using this as a reference for features; appreciate any recommendations in this area.. )

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    Electrolux EWF 1481 (was $1,099 at harvey norman warehouse sale over weekend but did not buy!! now $1,399 :bangwall: )

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