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avtek commented on Vaughan 28oz Solid Steel Framing Hammer $20 (Powerpass $19) In-Store Only @ Bunnings Warehouse
website says "This item is no longer available to buy online or in-store."
04/02/2025 - 07:28
avtek commented on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
So is the drama all over now folks? Anybody still having trouble with their xiaomi phones being disconnected? I have three family phones…
21/01/2025 - 07:48
avtek commented on Fluid Alpine Gravel Bike $499 (Club Member's Price, Was $899) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Anaconda
anyone got a link to the specs on this? like what groupset - frame material etc?
17/01/2025 - 09:23
avtek commented on La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L $13 (Was $26) @ Coles
does anyone know what "product of mixed origin" means? i am generally sceptical of imported olive oils with spanish or italian branding due…
16/01/2025 - 07:58
avtek commented on Linsoul 7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2 IEM Earphones $31.17 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ LinsoulAudio via Amazon AU
thanks for posting op - nice find - been wanting to try these - just cant decide which colour to get
23/12/2024 - 09:07
avtek replied to wisdomtooth on Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 512GB - Black $747 + Delivery ($0 C&C /in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
you are confusing version and rom global rom is a china rom phone where the seller (not xiaomi) opens the box and installs a global rom…
22/12/2024 - 19:01
avtek replied to wisdomtooth on Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 512GB - Black $747 + Delivery ($0 C&C /in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
hmmm - its quite possible clear knows better than me - ive always just paid more for global version so i dont have to deal with china roms…
22/12/2024 - 15:26
avtek replied to ozhunter68 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 512GB - Black $747 + Delivery ($0 C&C /in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
imo the pro is better value than the pro plus - buy when aliexpress codes are live but make sure its the global "version" - not just global…
22/12/2024 - 14:44
avtek commented on ALDI Lazzio Luxe Blend 1kg $21.99 (Was $24.99) @ ALDI
i tried these and thought they were nice but a bit bland nowdays i mix the dark and medium aldi beans 50/50 = $13.50 a kilo for the win
30/11/2024 - 13:39
avtek commented on Metabo 18V 5.5Ah + 4.0Ah Brushless Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit $249 In-Store Only ($0 C&C) @ Trade Tools
great deal op - basically buying the batteries and the tools are free
23/11/2024 - 15:57
avtek commented on 1MORE SonoFlow Pro Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones (Black) $90.99 Delivered @ 1MORE Amazon AU
these are back in stock it seems - with the codes reactivated i bought them during the last sale and am thrilled with them - they are…
11/11/2024 - 08:38
avtek replied to snirodha on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
vodaphone via kogan - never received warnings about shutdown - also tested 3 to 3498 etc and got a reply saying good news it is compatible…
01/11/2024 - 10:47
avtek replied to snirodha on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
actually i was incorrect - Xiaomi Mi - Global Store are still shipping xiaomi phones to australia - its just the old listing i bought from…
01/11/2024 - 10:33
avtek replied to snirodha on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
it was - Xiaomi Mi - Global Store - however when i went there just now it says they are no longer shipping to australia
01/11/2024 - 10:23
avtek replied to xwx on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
my phone does not need any new firmware it is a global version xiaomi phone with a matching TAC that is already capable of making 000 calls…
01/11/2024 - 09:33
avtek replied to xwx on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
personally my phone is on the list of tacs listed above by costanza so it is compatible but i bought my phone from aliexpress so what i'm…
01/11/2024 - 09:20
avtek replied to xwx on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
I'm not talking about them updating firmware xwx i'm asking for a TAC list of xiaomi phones that are capable of calling 000 without the 3g…
01/11/2024 - 09:10
avtek replied to xwx on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
ok so not the imei numbers - the TAC numbers the list of TAC numbers should be made available to the public by xiaomi global
01/11/2024 - 08:49
avtek replied to Costanza on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
hopefully xiaomi themselves also provide a list of imei numbers for compatible phones that will include phones that have not been bought…
01/11/2024 - 08:16
avtek replied to Iggemo on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
my friend has a redmi note 13 pro 5g on kogan/vodaphone at the moment without a problem - bought from aliexpress
29/10/2024 - 15:10
avtek replied to pegaxs on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
when you activate the vodaphone sim don't use the redmi 12 as it wont be able to receive and reply to confirmation texts from vodaphone…
29/10/2024 - 10:13
avtek replied to wavesgreen on Lebara 30-Day Prepaid SIM Starter Pack 15GB $7 (Was $19.90) @ Woolworths (in-Store Only)
4 or five of the 7$ cards - lots of $2 cards - you can check stock online for your local store
28/10/2024 - 18:05
avtek replied to WatchNerd on Lebara 30-Day Prepaid SIM Starter Pack 15GB $7 (Was $19.90) @ Woolworths (in-Store Only)
thanks watchnerd - ported to lebara for the month to see how it goes with the 3g shutdowning of phones - all good so far
28/10/2024 - 17:21
avtek replied to semaj on Proactive Action - Xiaomi (& Other Chinese Brands / Import) Phone Owners Affected by 3G Shutdown (Now Due to Be Network Blocked)
mum's redmi note 11 has been blocked by boost this morning i called boost last thursday and they said the phone will be fine as it has…
28/10/2024 - 11:42
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