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04-08-2010, 05:29 PM
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#76 | | I STILL don't get it
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bump,
going back to hk next month. any new must eat places to go to? or things to do/see during may?
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04-10-2010, 12:42 AM
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#77 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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anyone going there in july? need a buddy to hang..
the food there makes u gain weight fast
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04-10-2010, 12:46 AM
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#78 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp  Yup that franchise is everywhere. But there was an independant one in MK that was even better... but they are gone now and I can't find them anymore  | YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was replaced by some retail clothing store. I was so sad that this was was gone. Their drink at the front door with the coconut/mango milk-shake thing was the BOMB.
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04-12-2010, 12:21 AM
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#79 | | I STILL don't get it
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So.... if you aren't from HK and can't speak canto worth crap, how hard is it to get around? I'm debating on dropping by HK but kind of nervous since I'll be by myself.
Good places to stay, things to do.. clean places to eat? haha
Info would be greatly appreciated~
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04-12-2010, 12:27 AM
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#80 | | Resident Bullshitter
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everywhere have english
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04-12-2010, 08:47 PM
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#81 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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^^^ Not quite
But you can 'get around' fine.
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04-12-2010, 11:07 PM
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#82 | | I don't get it
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Im gonna be in HK for three months this summer from may-aug for a co-op internship thing and im gonna need a list of yummy food places
I haven't lived in HK for more than a week since i was like.. 5, so i'm gonna have to learn my way around again
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04-12-2010, 11:28 PM
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#83 | | Unofficial Tin Foil Hat Specialist.
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Go bug SkinnyPupp.  | |
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04-12-2010, 11:49 PM
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#84 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by NimbeeTT Im gonna be in HK for three months this summer from may-aug for a co-op internship thing and im gonna need a list of yummy food places
I haven't lived in HK for more than a week since i was like.. 5, so i'm gonna have to learn my way around again | http://www.hk-magazine.com/feature/bugs-life | |
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04-13-2010, 10:58 AM
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#85 | | I don't get it
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^ no thanks... 
Oh and also,
I guess it's more directed to SkinnyPupp, but i need to set up internet at my place once I get to HK and I've never done that before in HK. Any suggestions for which company to use, rates and how i could go about doing it?
Technically i only need it for 3 months, is it possible to get like a 3 month service and cancel it?
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04-13-2010, 07:51 PM
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#86 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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I doubt you can get a 3 month contract, usually it's 12-18 months.
Unless it's specified in the contract itself, you will have to pay each and every month if you cancel before the term is up. I have seen some mobile contracts that allow you to cancel prematurely with a smaller fee, so they are out there. But for internet? I doubt it.
Your best bet is to get a prepaid 3G adapter. Like this one.
It's a USB adapter with 3G, and includes 100MB of data. After that, you can reload it for $2/MB (max $28HKD per day)
Here's another one from another company.
And another.
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04-14-2010, 04:39 PM
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#87 | | I don't get it
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^ Damn I looked around and they're all still pretty pricey with really shitty data limits grr. I'll get one but i'll have to limit my use at home.. Is there such thing as "free internet" at the library or at starbucks there? I live really close to the library.
I saw those PCCW signs everywhere i went a few months ago..
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04-15-2010, 10:16 AM
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#88 | | (╯°□°）╯聽不到 ╮(°□°╮)
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If you have access to your own or a relative's HKID, then you can get blackberry working in HK for under 500 for a month!
unlimited data and alot of voice
through smartone vodafone
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04-15-2010, 11:30 AM
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#89 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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Originally Posted by NimbeeTT ^ Damn I looked around and they're all still pretty pricey with really shitty data limits grr. I'll get one but i'll have to limit my use at home.. Is there such thing as "free internet" at the library or at starbucks there? I live really close to the library.
I saw those PCCW signs everywhere i went a few months ago.. | You could get a Peoples plan, unlimited 2G for $98 a month, no need for a contract. 2G sucks, but it does come with free unlimited WiFi to all Peoples and y5Zone spots which are EVERYWHERE. Or you could go to the library, they all have free Wifi.
I pay about $240 I think for unlimited 3G with tethering, but it required a contract. I don't think you can get a good plan without a contract, with the exception of the Peoples one I mentioned.
I don't think you understood the plans though. When it says max $28 per day/$298 per month, that means that is the max you will pay for that day/month. You can still use as much data as you want within reason.
$298 a month for prepaid 3G is pretty damn good. Most people could just use that instead of getting a plan, but of course everyone wants their "free" phones
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04-15-2010, 07:28 PM
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#90 | | Resident Bullshitter
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don't use 3's data network... go with either CSL 21Mb or Netvigator everywhere
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05-18-2010, 11:32 PM
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#91 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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hey guys im heading to hong kong in july itll be my first time there gonna be there for 5 days
what are the best places to eat/shop?
TIA
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05-19-2010, 01:22 AM
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#92 | | 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2018 NHL Fantasy RS1 Champion
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Shit I can't wait to visit HK next month!  Haven't been there in like 12+ years haha
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05-19-2010, 11:15 AM
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#93 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by Jenson Button Shit I can't wait to visit HK next month! Haven't been there in like 12+ years haha | What airline is everyone taking these days?
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05-19-2010, 02:10 PM
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#94 | | 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2018 NHL Fantasy RS1 Champion
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Cathay Pacific for $14xx taxed in. End of June - mid/end of August
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05-19-2010, 07:29 PM
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#95 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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too bad oasis went belly up. prices were really cheep when oasis was competing against Cathay and Air Canada.
$1400 is considered cheep now? I think thats is what I payed maybe 2 years ago around this time as well.
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05-19-2010, 10:15 PM
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#96 | | I STILL don't get it
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i think i got a pretty good deal on my mid july flight on AC to hk. paid 650 round trip, but it flys from Seattle and transfers through vancouver and vice versa on the way back. not sure if the deal is still on but i got it through www.cheapoair.com.
dont sound too legit, but checked with AC and my reservation is in their system  | |
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05-22-2010, 01:30 AM
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#97 | | 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2018 NHL Fantasy RS1 Champion
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What age do you have to be to drink and club in HK or China?
And what kind of ID's should I bring when I hit up the clubs? I don't want my CC/DL or passport being jacked in the club lol is there an alternative?
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05-22-2010, 03:31 AM
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#98 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by leilomo i think i got a pretty good deal on my mid july flight on AC to hk. paid 650 round trip, but it flys from Seattle and transfers through vancouver and vice versa on the way back. not sure if the deal is still on but i got it through www.cheapoair.com.
dont sound too legit, but checked with AC and my reservation is in their system | I remember looking at this deal before and it's still in effect for my trip in Oct
Are you going to head back to Seattle on the way back? I think a lot of members said if you skip the last leg of the flight from YVR-SEA then you will get dinged the extra price.
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05-22-2010, 07:36 AM
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#99 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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05-22-2010, 02:11 PM
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#100 | | 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2018 NHL Fantasy RS1 Champion
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Originally Posted by Ch28 I remember looking at this deal before and it's still in effect for my trip in Oct
Are you going to head back to Seattle on the way back? I think a lot of members said if you skip the last leg of the flight from YVR-SEA then you will get dinged the extra price. | Nice, is there a certain criteria/restrictions? I just went on that site and did a quick search from Seattle -> HKG and cheapest I found was $1447 by Eva Air.
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