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Member Since 17/01/2012
Last Seen 22/11/2024
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Location Perth

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hotphil replied to Mikael on Reolink Go Ranger PT First 4K 4G LTE Wildlife Camera with 360° All-around View $296.66 (RRP $409.99) Delivered @ Reolink
What I've done there is not read it all properly. Thank you @Mikael
19/11/2024 - 14:46
hotphil commented on Meross Smart Garage Door Opener Remote (Homekit Compatible) $53.97 + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Shuzu-AU Amazon AU
Been thinking of one of these. But missus says that people standing on the street might be able to just shout "<keyword> Open the garage…
19/11/2024 - 12:13
hotphil replied to jv on nbn 250/25 $104/Month, 1000/50 $114/Month, 250/100 $120/Month, 500/200 $140/Month Ongoing for Existing Customers @ Leaptel
https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/higher-speed-tiers-multi-gigabit-speeds-in-2025
08/11/2024 - 17:14
hotphil commented on Receive $100 off Your Cart When You Spend $500 or More on Eligible Purchases @ Sony Australia
That's only a deal if the prices aren't still cheaper somewhere else? Samsung "employee" store and their other schemes pull that tactic -…
06/11/2024 - 16:25
hotphil replied to PainToad on Fetch Mini 4K Gen 5 2024 $119 (Was $149) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ The Good Guys
As everything can be streamed from whatever app, what even is the point of a PVR. Not everyone wants or needs a PVR. My mother and my kids…
06/11/2024 - 13:19
hotphil replied to Wiadro on $1 for First Month Mobile Sim-Only with 25GB Data @ Swoop Mobile
$5/month for a static IP might sort that.
05/11/2024 - 11:48
hotphil replied to Kustard King on $1 for First Month Mobile Sim-Only with 25GB Data @ Swoop Mobile
Any 5G service/device I've tried has taken so long to "get going" that I always switch back to 4G. It's like they get hung on a DNS lookup…
05/11/2024 - 11:47
hotphil replied to moar bargains on Uniden UH610-2 Walkie Talkie - 2 Pack $79 Delivered @ Australia Post
You can use something like https://chirpmyradio.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home to program them to use AU channels. But the units don't have…
04/11/2024 - 18:12
hotphil replied to internet-stranger on Uniden UH610-2 Walkie Talkie - 2 Pack $79 Delivered @ Australia Post
Just owning it is illegal, even if re-progammed correctly.
04/11/2024 - 18:08
hotphil replied to moar bargains on Uniden UH610-2 Walkie Talkie - 2 Pack $79 Delivered @ Australia Post
Just owning ones without the check mark could land you in trouble.
04/11/2024 - 18:08
hotphil commented on OOFOS Men's OOmg Sport Low Shoe - Navy $99.95 + $9.95 Delivery ($0 with $100 Order) @ OOFOS
These come with white socks and a bus fare to Armadale?
01/11/2024 - 18:58
hotphil replied to ldd-mn on Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $206.10 Delivered / C&C @ BIG W
Pretty much. Went with CalyxOS
18/10/2024 - 22:09
hotphil replied to Ti-au on Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $206.10 Delivered / C&C @ BIG W
I hear you. I was multitasking keeping mission-critical public service IT infrastructure running at same time. And researching alternative…
18/10/2024 - 15:32
hotphil replied to djoz on Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $206.10 Delivered / C&C @ BIG W
It was an imported Xperia XQ-BT52 I was running Sailfish on. I didn't have a Telstra SIM to try. It doesn't show on the AMCA checker…
18/10/2024 - 13:41
hotphil commented on Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $206.10 Delivered / C&C @ BIG W
Seems like a good deal, hopefully still around this price if/when CalyxOS supports it.
18/10/2024 - 11:09
hotphil replied to howcan on Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $206.10 Delivered / C&C @ BIG W
Optus blocked one of my (fully 000 compatible) handsets on 1 October. There's an excellent piece here…
18/10/2024 - 11:08
hotphil replied to rxjb on Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $206.10 Delivered / C&C @ BIG W
Optus blocked one of mine on 1 October. For a completely 000 compatible handset. Gonna be fun 1 November for a lot of people.…
18/10/2024 - 11:05
hotphil replied to wetsandwich on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB Storage, Titanium Violet $1734.30 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I asked Perplexity for some tips to help you when you tell them: Here are some things you could tell your boss when identifying as an "AI…
15/10/2024 - 14:14
hotphil replied to Djfhsd1 on Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robotic Vacuum Cleaner $1519 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)
You didn't stump up the extra 100 for the Max?
15/10/2024 - 11:55
hotphil replied to perfectlydark on Denali Expedition III Duffle Bag 90L $69 (Club Members Only) + Delivery ($0 C&C/possibly $99 Order) @ Anaconda
Well, I'm usually in a bit of a rush when packing, so whole.
14/10/2024 - 15:56
hotphil replied to BarginHunter on Crocs Mellow Slide $44 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Because, fun fact, Musk and Bezos both wear a US9 and they can afford it
14/10/2024 - 13:42
hotphil commented on Denali Expedition III Duffle Bag 90L $69 (Club Members Only) + Delivery ($0 C&C/possibly $99 Order) @ Anaconda
This big enough to fit a 5' 10" man inside?
14/10/2024 - 13:37
hotphil replied to guidedlight on Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Max Wi-Fi 7 Access Point $462.39 Delivered @ SydneyTec eBay
Yeah, I didn't go for Unifi. I've got multiple SSIDs and only wanted one for IoT devices so upgraded the couple of devices that weren't…
14/10/2024 - 11:40
hotphil replied to Monty711 on Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Max Wi-Fi 7 Access Point $462.39 Delivered @ SydneyTec eBay
I've had issues with smart-switching/band-steering for years. Should never have been allowed to become a "thing". Have decided it's God's…
14/10/2024 - 10:55
hotphil replied to Shads on [Prime] SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra microSDXC Card $146.51 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
My sweet summer child. I think I've still got an 8MB one somewhere
10/10/2024 - 23:31
hotphil commented on [Prime] Twisties Cheese Flavour Party Size 270g $3.40 ($3.06 S&S) Delivered @ Amazon AU
Chicken is the one true flavour, so No Deal
10/10/2024 - 10:12
hotphil commented on My 3G Phone on Optus Network No Longer Working
What a shitshow. Optus have blocked my grey import Xperia. I'm assuming because they can't confirm triple zero status compatibility with…
02/10/2024 - 13:10
hotphil commented on 100% Isopropyl Alcohol 5L $23.40 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Sydney Solvents
Sweet memories! We used to use this in the photolabs for cleaning crud off negatives.
30/09/2024 - 15:34
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