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brucefromaustralia replied to  Jackson on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Hijacked you say?? Um... thats what I was thinking. Of course open to everyone, but this is off-topic. Usually these deals die a natural...
24/05/2013 - 16:32
brucefromaustralia replied to  jcft on Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smart Phone +2500 Flybuy Points $39.50 @ Coles from 22nd May
5% as rebate to your ING account when use ING PayWave card.
24/05/2013 - 15:47
brucefromaustralia replied to  calviny on Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smart Phone +2500 Flybuy Points $39.50 @ Coles from 22nd May
My Typo! 2500 FlyBuys points = $12.50. Mixing my $ & pts :)
24/05/2013 - 15:45
brucefromaustralia commented on PHILIPS 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theatre (HTS3531/79) $99 @ DSE {Click & Collect Only}
Philips site http://www.philips.com.au/c/home-theater-systems/dvd-hts3531_79/prd/ RRP $199.95 Pretty basic: Front/Side connections: Music...
24/05/2013 - 15:12
brucefromaustralia replied to  hsk on Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smart Phone +2500 Flybuy Points $39.50 @ Coles from 22nd May
>what do I do with the new sim Activate soon, or no FlyBuys points ($12.50 loss!) >if I use my sim will I still get the flybuys? No >does...
24/05/2013 - 13:00
brucefromaustralia replied to  brucefromaustralia on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Luckily, Aldi do the refund, not Tempo. Just take it back within the 2 year warranty period, tell them it is faulty, ask for refund. Aldi...
24/05/2013 - 09:24
brucefromaustralia replied to  ang911 on Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smart Phone +2500 Flybuy Points $39.50 @ Coles from 22nd May
Yes - if you don't want to make calls - you can use Internet & VOIP calls. (eg Telstra iPad SIM is data only, no included credit for calls,...
24/05/2013 - 00:28
brucefromaustralia replied to  hollykryten on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
$20 more in my case ;) (I'm cheap.) Its the total experience which is different, not just recording 2 programs at a time. I play movies...
23/05/2013 - 23:30
brucefromaustralia replied to  hollykryten on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
***When Is Twin Tuner Not A Twin Tuner?*** http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=115898 (a thread created about the limitations of...
23/05/2013 - 20:27
brucefromaustralia replied to  hollykryten on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Bought my first PVR in 2005 - a 1.5 tuner masquerading as a Twin Tuner. Learnt a lot from that mistake, but got my money back due to the...
23/05/2013 - 20:06
brucefromaustralia commented on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
OP: not an attack on you, just that people will be mislead by the title - and that is the manufacturer's fault. (A common misunderstanding...
23/05/2013 - 19:53
brucefromaustralia replied to  hollykryten on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
That is the problem - it is a STBox with ideas that it is a PVR. Its not that there are real problems with the interface - just that it is...
23/05/2013 - 19:36
brucefromaustralia replied to  hollykryten on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Not available here at the moment. Not exactly a great brand - from Aldi. But I wrote a review comparing it favourably with a Topfield 7160...
23/05/2013 - 19:26
brucefromaustralia replied to  hollykryten on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Mine was $169, a true Twin Tuner 1TB PVR, connected to 2 2TB external HDD. Records 2 HD programs at a time, while 1 can watch a recorded...
23/05/2013 - 19:24
brucefromaustralia replied to  hollykryten on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Technically it is known as a 1.5 or 1.7 tuner PVR. Google the terms. Debate around manufacturers mislabelling their PVRs has gone on for...
23/05/2013 - 19:15
brucefromaustralia replied to  brucefromaustralia on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Read the reviews on DS site... ***Beware the 'twin tuner' (alleged) feature.** Problem is, although the unit has twin tuners, it reserves...
23/05/2013 - 19:15
brucefromaustralia replied to  brucefromaustralia on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Its a 1.5 tuner NOT a true TWIN tuner!! Very old technology. Surprised these still are sold - bought 1 about 7 years back, & returned it....
23/05/2013 - 19:07
brucefromaustralia commented on Thomson 1TB PVR (JL8006) $149 @ Dick Smith
Was discussing 1TB twin tuner PVRs on Tuesday at Carindale DS. Was warned NOT TO BUY this one, as it had the most complaints from...
23/05/2013 - 18:58
brucefromaustralia commented on Linda 30cm Box Fan $6 @ Target
None in store at Carndale Brissie - checked on Tuesday for $6 pedistal fans http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/103909. Replaced by heaters....
23/05/2013 - 18:50
brucefromaustralia replied to  brucefromaustralia on TigerAirways Promotion: Pay $1 to Go Home: in 2014
Sent mods a message - sparkyglo's post should be reinstated.
23/05/2013 - 18:15
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23/05/2013 - 15:57
brucefromaustralia commented on TigerAirways Promotion: Pay $1 to Go Home: in 2014
OP: **Congrats on your 100th post - in FIRST MONTH!!!** Wow! Prolific. Release the balloons :) Member Since 30 Apr 2013 6 Badges already!...
23/05/2013 - 15:52
brucefromaustralia commented on Chocolate Calzone from Pizza Hut Free with purchase over $4.95
*Your order must be placed no later than 11pm 31st May 2013 (Sydney time) and the usual ordering requirements apply. If your order is for:...
23/05/2013 - 15:40
brucefromaustralia replied to  turbodude on SAMSUNG Galaxy Note Leather Flip Cover Dark Brown $0.01 @ DS Online and Click & Collect
That would explain the price - 1c is often charged on bonus items. No such problem with my C&C.
23/05/2013 - 14:27
brucefromaustralia replied to  unicorn888 on SAMSUNG Galaxy Note Leather Flip Cover Dark Brown $0.01 @ DS Online and Click & Collect
>no stock at all Bah humbug! Got my Click and Collect verifying my pickup is ready in Brissie. Stocks were low nearly a day ago. But there...
23/05/2013 - 14:14
brucefromaustralia replied to  carrie810 on SAMSUNG Galaxy Note Leather Flip Cover Dark Brown $0.01 @ DS Online and Click & Collect
That was what was said 14.5hrs ago & still wrong! (Just no stock near you.) DS system still shows stock available (eg Clifford Gardens...
23/05/2013 - 08:20
brucefromaustralia replied to  scytherbladez on Glary Utilities Professional Edition 3.3 Free (Usually $40) - Softpedia Promotion
True, but could not get it to restore on XP & had no monitor output. Doing a new image now as backup. So check restore points are current &...
22/05/2013 - 22:27
brucefromaustralia commented on Glary Utilities Professional Edition 3.3 Free (Usually $40) - Softpedia Promotion
As far as using this software... Use with care! (Get knowledge. Change 1 thing at a time & check if OK.) Used the GUP3.3 System Control >...
22/05/2013 - 21:37
brucefromaustralia replied to  lplau on SAMSUNG Galaxy Note Leather Flip Cover Dark Brown $0.01 @ DS Online and Click & Collect
You are an optimist - finding 10 of anything at a DS store these days! Don't think there will be 10 Assistant Managers left in any State by...
22/05/2013 - 21:19