tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.comments2023-09-26T16:45:44.794+08:00Ignorance is Curablewhanafihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01688647550018227829noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-9312064740379037312023-09-26T13:59:08.315+08:002023-09-26T13:59:08.315+08:00Like so many others, SideKick has been my prime co...Like so many others, SideKick has been my prime contact manager for nearly 30 years; it current runs w/o glitches under Win7 professional 64. Google's Contacts works but sidekick gets me what I need more quickly than Googles Contacts. That said, the fact is that Google has stopped support of Win7, and it is time to start working on replacing SideKick. With diligence, I can probably get it to run on my Win10 machines, but Win10 is already headed for the grave yard. <br /><br />Right now I looking to see if Thunderbird's Address Book can be a substitute. Hints on how to export the Sidekick's contact log notes will be appreciated. WindsurferLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037362062464448470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-21284749740530883212022-01-19T19:43:04.154+08:002022-01-19T19:43:04.154+08:00My Miele washer lasted 5 years. It has a twindos s...My Miele washer lasted 5 years. It has a twindos system, and one day, it stops working. We paid $150 just for the technician to come check, and they said due to the leak from twindos, it affected the circuit board, and a whole tons of the parts has to be changed inside. The cost? $2700 before GST. I paid $2500 for the washer, and the repair cost $2700? What a joke.vitamin.chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16930685498529081718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-90467527697522943992021-07-12T06:57:44.387+08:002021-07-12T06:57:44.387+08:00I have been using Sidekick95 since 1995 and it sti...I have been using Sidekick95 since 1995 and it still works even in Windows 10. I did find out that if you need to reload at anytime, right click on the "install.exe" file and then run as "Administrator". I found that this works every time, if you just double click on the install.exe file, it runs very strange.<br />This was just an FYIAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675035248968036397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-83034254684818997122021-06-19T17:40:09.860+08:002021-06-19T17:40:09.860+08:00Do not buy Miele vacuum cleaners, I'm on my 3r...Do not buy Miele vacuum cleaners, I'm on my 3rd hose and the first two tore in less than a year each, hopelessly fragile hoses! Compared to my previouus under $200 Japanese brand that lasted more than ten years with a roughhandling helper! I would not recommend Miele.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05990677477439162136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-44171459323596760742020-04-08T16:40:29.839+08:002020-04-08T16:40:29.839+08:00Unfortunately my experience mirrors what others ha...Unfortunately my experience mirrors what others have described. My 4 Year Miele Washing Machine produced a big bang. Opened the door and smoke billowed out. Miele charge - 150 to inspect. Paid that. Technician said it is an issue where the drum is connected to the back of the machine may have given way. Repair quote over thousand dollars. Like others I too bought a Miele for longevity. This is a joke. Given the nature of the problem it is either a mfg or design defect. Miele cannot be allowed to charge their customers such extortionate rates. Shame on them. I too do not recommend a Miele - might as well buy the latest , greatest from other brands at half the price as a Miele.archiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520118048592030790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-76692827286201289082019-12-17T13:28:27.739+08:002019-12-17T13:28:27.739+08:00Hi just wanted to give you a quick heads up and le...Hi just wanted to give you a quick heads up and let you know a few of the pictures aren’t loading properly. I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same results. <a href="https://maxicabtaxiinsingapore.com/" rel="nofollow">maxi cab</a><br />mtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864302221310251976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-27974618850629698222019-08-03T08:19:01.237+08:002019-08-03T08:19:01.237+08:00The parts are ridiculously expensive. $125 just fo...The parts are ridiculously expensive. $125 just for the oven rubber seal !!<br />Another$120 for Miele to install the seal !!<br />Total $245 just for a small bit of rubber. Condo developers, pls do not use Miele. It will only bring future pain to the home owners Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790736731124041376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-61609407045429739932019-05-05T01:23:30.550+08:002019-05-05T01:23:30.550+08:00I was impressed after watching the youtube on the ...I was impressed after watching the youtube on the Miele Twindos and powerwash 2.0 features and looking forward to placing a deposit for the washer and also the Heat pump dryer next week, and schedule to send in July 2019 after renovation.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the above feedbacks. I guess I will have to look for another brand.Sozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707411195561935433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-88139538728555059422019-02-16T15:12:26.336+08:002019-02-16T15:12:26.336+08:00I agree Miele is poor quality; avoid buying it in ...I agree Miele is poor quality; avoid buying it in the first place. If a developer is selling units with Miele built in, demand a discount or buy a difference project. <br />But my experience is that the highly paid service team is professional. <br />It took them 4 days to deliver on a customer service complaint and then charged me more than a mid-priced laptop computer to replace a PCB board that failed after only being installed for 18 months! It is highly unusual for a PCB board to fail. I was obviously shocked by this outcome, but they worked professionally. <br />If I had known this was a likely outcome, I would have just bought another brand and swapped out the whole Miele unit. I will do research now so that I will be prepared to do so next time it fails...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954039774711729094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-30979186547197101492019-02-01T20:21:46.456+08:002019-02-01T20:21:46.456+08:00I have 2 Sentosa condo with Miele electrical appli...I have 2 Sentosa condo with Miele electrical appliances. I have had endless problems with Miele products and some of them totally stopped functioning after 2 years. Miele repair is super expensive. The latest policy ( since Sep 2018) you have to pay for the services n parts by paypal before an appointment can be fixed. For simple job, they will insist you have to pay for 2 hours labour, every hour labour is $120+. Its best to avoid Miele at all cost. Now I have learned my lesson, if Miele product is spoilt, I just change to a cheaper brand which is hussle free and last much longer. Miele manager n customer service personnel are very unprofessional too.Josephine Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207275220699727247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-74547440183665203022018-08-01T21:38:36.816+08:002018-08-01T21:38:36.816+08:00Hi Everyone,
I've got very bad experience wit...Hi Everyone,<br /><br />I've got very bad experience with Miele Singapore customer service staff, first thing we can never reached them on the phone. Second thing is it will take ages to send a repair service man down. third thing is their transport charges is very expensive $120 per trip. The parts are insanely expensive.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841856102613026307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-9422558192926743762018-06-01T19:42:46.204+08:002018-06-01T19:42:46.204+08:00The customer service is so bad it is unbelievable ...The customer service is so bad it is unbelievable for a high end brand. No one picks up calls and no one replies email. I have given up!Teng Sionghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17206703516443536999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-63929705675132461852017-12-22T08:55:47.093+08:002017-12-22T08:55:47.093+08:00You are pushing the limits of my packrat nature. ...You are pushing the limits of my packrat nature. I checked the web host, but I had deleted the page long ago, figuring people had moved on.<br /><br />I do run a large NAS pool though, so I gave it a shot.<br /><br />Short answer - yes, I still have a copy. I have put it on Dropbox and will let it sit for a month or so.<br /><br />https://www.dropbox.com/s/pzfdjccahp24ulj/firmware%28024%29.bin?dl=0<br /><br />Merry Christmas.<br /><br />whanafihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688647550018227829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-68208118633910239502017-12-22T07:25:31.316+08:002017-12-22T07:25:31.316+08:00Do you still have that landisk firmware 024? Found...Do you still have that landisk firmware 024? Found my old device in the shed and want to see how well it will work with Windows 10. Current firmware version on unit is 019.Bahamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187628022484534424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-66401487775670737302016-05-15T01:05:55.329+08:002016-05-15T01:05:55.329+08:00I have found that Outlook really messes with SK98,...I have found that Outlook really messes with SK98, and that I have to make sure to start SideKick before any MS Office programs. On my current Win 7 64 Pro, I have to wait until everything in the startup folder runs before I can get SK to start. <br /><br />When you installed SK, did you try and use the email integration? I find that it is better not to accept that choice as well.whanafihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688647550018227829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-44461341318659008782016-05-15T00:56:10.970+08:002016-05-15T00:56:10.970+08:00Sidekick is the most awesome program. Been using ...Sidekick is the most awesome program. Been using it since the early 90's when it was a memory resident program. I am now stuck with the same problem all are facing even though I use sk98 in WIN 7 home edition. Sometimes it loads and other times it does not, but just hangs . Other times it suddenly loads after being hung for a long time. I have given it admin rights, made it win32 compatible and told my virus Mcafee software to allow it to run. Any suggestions welcome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126931945148708427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-70743975096584010192016-02-03T23:51:04.336+08:002016-02-03T23:51:04.336+08:00Closing the story posted earlier by myself.
So, ...Closing the story posted earlier by myself.<br /> <br />So, finally Miele customer service ask $360 (including GST) for the motor repair (and kindly offered 20% discount as i bought $120 worth of accessories a month ago) which comes with just 1 yr of warranty. On the other hand, new machine cost $50 more which comes with 2 yrs of warranty for all the parts. <br />Given the experience, I wasn't fully convinced about the cost of the repair or to continue as Miele customer. However, i made an offer to continue with them, i.e., go for repair if they can repair under $200 or sell new machine at 25% discount. In spite of me personally showed up couple of times there and negotiating with CS staff and her manager (through email), my request was turned down. I was told they can only offer 10% trade-in discount on new product and can't repair the old machine for lower than the price they quoted. So, it was waste of time and arrogant response. I took the machine back home and decided to look at other make/model.<br /><br />In a week or so, i found a high-end Bosch vacuum (BGL8SI59GB) (RRP $649) at 40% discount (online cheap price combined with Black-Friday special coupons by Qoo10)and took the machine home for the price $379. The Bosch machine is one of silent machine i come across at 59dB. Feature and model was similar to Miele one, however Bosch build quality is far better than Miele.<br /><br />Ironically, i just checked Miele vacuum price this month, they slashed price aggressively by 25-40% . I believe, either they learned a lesson or listened to customers voice. <br /> couple personally and negotiated with them my previous commentAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405160427285818318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-4557970625275086482016-02-03T17:02:00.554+08:002016-02-03T17:02:00.554+08:00agree with the author that you should avoid at all...agree with the author that you should avoid at all cost. Whoever up there saying miele is great - wait till u hv sth break down and need service. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014456735292121053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-11025049592326126382015-12-04T11:57:19.303+08:002015-12-04T11:57:19.303+08:00I have similar experience, but with Vacuum cleaner...I have similar experience, but with Vacuum cleaner. I was sold an expensive $550 item by Courts when i arrived to Singapore. After 12 months, the so called comfort tear and wear parts started to peel off, The silver paints in the on/off and cable winding button as well.<br /><br />Few months later, the push buttons in the 3rd extension of the Telescopic Wand broke. It was still manageable as it lock at the full long position, adjusting the length by the inch-long adjustable pipe. However, things became worse when the push button on the inch-by-inch adjusting part of the wand. Literally not usable with one hand...<br /><br />So, I took the wand to the 'Care center' and they happily accepted for repair. However, no response after that, called them after a week, then the case started moving. But, one day later, got this shocking call that they can't repair and advice to buy new wand which cost $260.<br /><br />I decided to take 2nd opinion, so i took the Wand back home. But, keeping my trust this machine is still usable and high quality in Singapore norms, purchased additional $100 worth of accessories (brush, active carbon filter etc).<br /><br />Then, i searched through internet and found a online store selling the push-button part in UK cost $20 & $20 for shipping. So decided to import with the little risk. However, it turns out to be good decision as i could replace the inch-by-inch adjusting push-button myself.<br /><br />Life went on for a month and wife told me very silently the machine stop working, gets power, but motor do not power on. <br /><br />Again ran back to Miele with a hope, they will help. The same experience, happily accepted with $20 as inspection fee. No response for a week, then we called and reminded. The case started to move and gotten a response back in couple of hrs saying that 'they need to replace the motor which will cost $300'.<br /><br />The machine is still with them. The new model cost $398. I have lived in Japan for 12+ year before relocating to Singapore 2 yrs ago. I had used much more advanced Panasonic domestic only model with lots of moving parts and electronic controls, it never stopped working for 5 yrs.. had to give away to someone else because of voltage difference. <br /><br />Miele Singapore, hopefully you are serious about your business in Singapore and world wide. Please listen to customer voice and improve your quality of the product and customer service.<br />Howev<br /><br />The plastic parts started to break and , i have coAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405160427285818318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-27113272866256813322015-05-09T10:10:16.899+08:002015-05-09T10:10:16.899+08:00I had a bosch n it is spoilt juz after 2 years. I ...I had a bosch n it is spoilt juz after 2 years. I am wondering if Miele is worth getting but was disappointed that they are only offering 2 years warranty for something they claims to work 20year.<br /><br />Personally is in the product design line n the common trend is to design for life just a little over warranty, and focus is no longer on reliability. A little sad that this is the case. Nothing a poor engineer can do when that is the business direction.wbuckethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308162586469255812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-52132203384432479452015-02-02T14:19:47.922+08:002015-02-02T14:19:47.922+08:00I absolutely agree. Our tumble drier won't dry...I absolutely agree. Our tumble drier won't dry clothes but leaks water out the back instead. This was fixed 2 months ago and now the same is happening again (maybe I shouldn't be surprised, because the technician who 'fixed' it put the filter back in upside down!!). Today I call up to get the technician back (at HUGE expense), I'm told I have to wait THREE WEEKS! Clearly their technicians are run off their feet with broken down Miele appliances bought by naive consumers (like me) who have forked out a small fortune for nothing more than a great marketing ploy (I also bought a Miele S6000 vacuum cleaner 3 years ago. Needless to say it's been back for repair 4 times and still doesn't do a very good job).......Save your money.Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14203815604540067311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-66434128525032026032014-06-16T18:05:01.906+08:002014-06-16T18:05:01.906+08:00I have been using my Miele washing machine for 5ye...I have been using my Miele washing machine for 5years plus. And the power supply is faulty. It costs $1,000+- to repair. <br /><br />Please don't buy Miele. It shouldn't cost so much to repair. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793957994215194573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-18277019593813457302013-08-08T22:06:36.699+08:002013-08-08T22:06:36.699+08:00AwesomeAwesomeHonkybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483397465952937352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-25336955144408779222013-08-08T22:06:04.085+08:002013-08-08T22:06:04.085+08:00Awesome :-) Awesome :-) Honkybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483397465952937352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787865.post-4172385433536916102013-08-07T11:19:11.547+08:002013-08-07T11:19:11.547+08:00The good news is that Sidekick 98 runs fine on Win...The good news is that Sidekick 98 runs fine on Windows 7 Pro 64bit. Just make sure to use compatibility mode after installing and select XP SP3, and check the Admin rights tick box.whanafihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688647550018227829noreply@blogger.com