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Member Since 24/07/2013
Last Seen 15/05/2024
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Location Mandurah, WA

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Geekomatic replied to bamzero on Poco X6 Pro 8GB 256GB Global Version US$279 (~A$421.71 + ~A$44.95 GST) Delivered @ POCO Phone Store AliExpress
Mi Max 2 Ultra. On Android 7.1.1. All works like a dream, and I'm mad that people are being forced to pollute our world ever more for no…
14/05/2024 - 04:36
Geekomatic replied to bamzero on Poco X6 Pro 8GB 256GB Global Version US$279 (~A$421.71 + ~A$44.95 GST) Delivered @ POCO Phone Store AliExpress
"SOLVED (for me, for most)..." Telstra is supporting voice via 4g/700mhz/B28 only. If you find a workaround, I'm all ears. Doubt it though.
14/05/2024 - 04:33
Geekomatic replied to Geekomatic on Poco X6 Pro 8GB 256GB Global Version US$279 (~A$421.71 + ~A$44.95 GST) Delivered @ POCO Phone Store AliExpress
SOLVED (for me, for most) I finally found the issue. Even though my mobile states "LTE", my mobile does not have RF B28/700mhz on 4G.…
14/05/2024 - 02:22
Geekomatic replied to Kirby102 on JBL Go Essential Mini Bluetooth Speaker $28 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store/ via eBay with eBay Plus) @ Bing Lee
PC/mobile sound electronics seem to get more feeble with each gen until you fork over for powered speakers. My experience is that allowing…
14/05/2024 - 01:16
Geekomatic replied to jv on Forced to Retire My 16:9 Mobile Due to End of 3G
You've now had time to research. What are your findings?
14/05/2024 - 00:51
Geekomatic commented on Forced to Retire My 16:9 Mobile Due to End of 3G
And yes, I have gone there. Was hoping others found a workaround for the 16:9 issue. Why TF did phone makers end this entirely? So many…
13/05/2024 - 20:42
Geekomatic replied to scrimshaw on Forced to Retire My 16:9 Mobile Due to End of 3G
Tried- it won't let me choose "show"?
13/05/2024 - 20:33
Geekomatic posted a forum topic Forced to Retire My 16:9 Mobile Due to End of 3G
I want to say that I LOVE my mobile. It's been outstanding since 2017. Great screen, great battery life, no ads or other BS-- just very…
13/05/2024 - 20:24
Geekomatic replied to Geekomatic on 3G Switch off - Won't Be Able to Make 000 Calls
Can't edit now-- meant to write: device VoLTE must support 700khz (Band 28) ON 4G
13/05/2024 - 20:13
Geekomatic commented on 3G Switch off - Won't Be Able to Make 000 Calls
I'd really like to know wth is going on? I have the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. Granted it's an older mobile, but it works fine, great battery, and…
13/05/2024 - 18:21
Geekomatic replied to SlowCarSlow on Poco X6 Pro 8GB 256GB Global Version US$279 (~A$421.71 + ~A$44.95 GST) Delivered @ POCO Phone Store AliExpress
*Bump Me, three. Just got the text from Boost, yet my phone setting shows preferred network> LTE ?
13/05/2024 - 17:11
Geekomatic commented on [NSW] 3kg Beef Porterhouse Steak Sliced or Whole $75 (Was $99) + $20 Delivery ($0 with $195 Spend) @ Tender Gourmet Butchery
Rather whole beef filet @spudshed @$24.99 K in WA anyway.
21/04/2024 - 04:55
Geekomatic commented on [Prime] Play-Doh 36 Pack Case of Assorted Colours $20.85 (61% off RRP) Delivered @ Amazon AU
I found out years ago that the homemade version is cheap, smoother, and easier to create with. Also, it smells amazing and lasts for yonks…
08/04/2024 - 16:06
Geekomatic commented on SCA Castor Wheel Assorted Sizes $1 (Was $5.99), ToolPRO Heavy Duty Hand Riveter Steel $2.50 C&C/in-Store @ Supercheap Auto
I lol'd at [this one](https://imgur.com/a/vI0Vmep)...just the name vs the description. And why is there citrus in the woods and where'd the…
30/03/2024 - 03:43
Geekomatic commented on Tefal Simply Clean Non-Stick Pancake Pan 25cm $18 (Was $60) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $65 Order) @ BIG W
If you can find some heavy steel pans from about 50-70s era, and then scrub them with fine steel wool and corn starch-- be shocked at how…
05/03/2024 - 03:22
Geekomatic commented on SSD Swap Issues with User Folders Previously Moved
Just for others who might find this, I did end up reconnecting the original drives in order, in the new PC, so they showed their original…
03/03/2024 - 04:01
Geekomatic commented on Inkjet Printers with Direct Scan to Email Capability
HP is the devil. Epson "used to" be good. Brother seems to be the only one worth going with now. Also, do NOT get any printer that doesn't…
03/03/2024 - 03:01
Geekomatic posted a forum topic SSD Swap Issues with User Folders Previously Moved
I'm trying to help friends with a dead PC. The PC has an SSD + 2 HDDs. The User folder had desktop/documents/download/music/pictures/videos…
03/03/2024 - 02:21
Geekomatic replied to SteveD on Bulova Classic Aerojet Automatic $169.00 (RRP $450) Delivered @ Starbuy
Everything was better quality, even 10 yrs ago. Truth!
02/03/2024 - 05:29
Geekomatic replied to Icecold5000 on Bulova Classic Aerojet Automatic $169.00 (RRP $450) Delivered @ Starbuy
Too busy. To each, their own, tho.
02/03/2024 - 05:27
Geekomatic commented on Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $179.10 Delivered ($0 C&C) @ BIG W
3.5 jack & microSD sell me, but I have an idea there will be a lot of deals the closer we get to 30 June. I can wait- lol. ;)
02/03/2024 - 05:22
Geekomatic replied to EG952 on 50% off Accor Plus e.g. Explorer Membership (Includes Stay Plus Complimentary Night) 12-Months $199 @ Accor Plus Australia
They're acting as if it's free advertising. So dishonest, and why should the patron pay the cost? I'd contact them for my refund. If not…
15/02/2024 - 01:28
Geekomatic replied to WasBargain on Vodafone Pocket Wi-Fi 3 4G Black $29 (Was $99) + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ $30 Spend) @ Australia Post
Is there a way to check stock nearby without ringing?
12/02/2024 - 17:17
Geekomatic commented on [Refurb] Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client Pentium Silver J5005 1.5GHz 8GB 32GB EMMC No OS $59 Delivered @ Metrocom
Also would like to know if these have the M.2 slot.
06/02/2024 - 15:38
Geekomatic replied to sheikyerbouti on Music CDs from $0.99, Vinyl Records from $9.99ea + Delivery ($0 Click & Collect/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
I like to rip the CD myself and set the best possible quality to pop onto a USB stick for the car. Before MP3s, I would copy my CDs and…
05/02/2024 - 17:27
Geekomatic replied to AustriaBargain on Music CDs from $0.99, Vinyl Records from $9.99ea + Delivery ($0 Click & Collect/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
I'd probably trip and toss a drink on it before I ever got the chance to use it, lol.
05/02/2024 - 17:07
Geekomatic replied to ne-us on Music CDs from $0.99, Vinyl Records from $9.99ea + Delivery ($0 Click & Collect/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Just bought a SS at an op-shop for 50 cents- lol. Guess I'll have a peek at JB!
05/02/2024 - 17:06
Geekomatic replied to utsc on [Used] Dell Latitude 7390 i5-8350U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 Pro Laptop - $219 Delivered @ MetroCom
Ordered a factory battery from Acer (I know not this thread) which was dead. Acer wanted me to send the entire laptop for troubleshooting.…
04/02/2024 - 01:15
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