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Member Since 18/08/2013
Last Seen 24/12/2020
Location Melbourne. VIC

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Cheaparoo commented on ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 / 14" FHD / AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM (Upgradeable) / Backlit / $822 Shipped in 2 Days @ Lenovo
Is there a big performance difference between R5-4500U and R7-4750U? Am comparing against an Elitebook 845 G7 at...
18/12/2020 - 16:41
Cheaparoo replied to Last Seen on Original Danish 26% Butter Cookies 454g (Made in Denmark) $4.50 @ Woolworths
These are flour, butter and sugar. Compare below, these have 6% less butter but include desiccated coconut than Walker's shortbread....
13/12/2020 - 18:13
Cheaparoo replied to Sterio on First Used Car Purchase - Ford Fiesta - No Service Book or Spare Tyre
Goes without saying to avoid the problematic dual-clutch auto. Best ones are the 1.0ltr 3-cyclinder turbo Sport version with more torque...
10/12/2020 - 23:57
Cheaparoo replied to mattie on Samsung Galaxy Note 9/S10E/S10 128GB Unlocked $649/$799, S9+ 256GB $699 & More Shipped @ Australia Post (Limited 2 Per Customer)
C10 misses out on B28. There's a S2 on ebay for a bit over $100. ALi has cheaper C10: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32998172378.html
10/12/2020 - 01:04
Cheaparoo replied to mattie on Samsung Galaxy Note 9/S10E/S10 128GB Unlocked $649/$799, S9+ 256GB $699 & More Shipped @ Australia Post (Limited 2 Per Customer)
Easy as. Unlock bootloader, flash service firmware, flash LOS 17.1 and GCAM. Optionally add 4000mAH Xiaomi BM46 battery (req 1mm cover...
09/12/2020 - 22:33
Cheaparoo replied to mattie on Samsung Galaxy Note 9/S10E/S10 128GB Unlocked $649/$799, S9+ 256GB $699 & More Shipped @ Australia Post (Limited 2 Per Customer)
Have an Aquos S2 SD660 6GB/128GB running LOS 17.1. Still no small dual sim phone available to replace it.
09/12/2020 - 19:35
Cheaparoo replied to marchi on Kogan 40" FHD LED TV (Series 7, GF7500) $229 ($199 with CBA Cashback) Delivered @ Kogan
This or $199 Soniq 40" Freeview FHD? https://soniq.com/au/shop/F40FV17C-AU-detail
07/12/2020 - 14:40
Cheaparoo replied to Faulty P xel on Kogan 90 Day Prepaid SIM 120GB (40GB Per 30 Days) $14.90 New Customers Only @ Kogan Mobile
Amaysim link says voicemail access isn't free. " If you’re on AS YOU GO you’ll be charged at the low rate of 15c/min for Voicemail...
09/11/2020 - 21:32
Cheaparoo replied to Faulty P xel on Kogan 90 Day Prepaid SIM 60GB (20GB Per 30 Days) $9.90 New Customers Only @ Kogan Mobile
Thx, went the $3 1.5GB x4 renewals Amaysim deal
08/10/2020 - 19:43
Cheaparoo commented on Kogan 90 Day Prepaid SIM 60GB (20GB Per 30 Days) $9.90 New Customers Only @ Kogan Mobile
As I can't recharge, was looking for a cheap 30-day port-out SIM from 16th-Oct to get me to 15-Nov when this voucher expires. Anything...
08/10/2020 - 17:15
Cheaparoo replied to utsc on OPPO A72 128GB/4GB (Optus Locked) $249 @ Australia Post
Does it even have a space for a 2nd SIM in the SIM tray?
29/07/2020 - 12:27
Cheaparoo replied to phynicle on Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700XT Gaming OC 8G Graphics Card $653.12 + Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Scorptec refurb unit is $681 and gets you a 480GB 2.5" SSD redemption:...
13/06/2020 - 00:48
Cheaparoo commented on Dell Inspiron 7000 15.6" Laptop (i5-9300H, 512GB, 8GB, GTX 1650) - $1195.09 (i7-9750H, 512GB, 8GB, GTX 1650) - $1374.48 @ Dell
[laptop media review](https://laptopmedia.com/review/dell-inspiron-15-7590-review-a-premium-inspiron-that-actually-inspires/) says: Cons *...
13/02/2020 - 13:45
Cheaparoo replied to smeng on Xiaomi Mi 9T 6GB/128GB (Black/Flame Red) $399 @ JB Hi-Fi
[SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @...
11/02/2020 - 22:37
Cheaparoo commented on Vodafone Samsung Galaxy A20 $169, Optus Galaxy A30 $249 Delivered @ Australia Post
WOrth consider for it's dual-SIM, cheaper, smaller, more pixels, more RAM & storage: [SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM,...
03/02/2020 - 11:40
Cheaparoo commented on Vodafone Samsung Galaxy A20 + Cygnett Clear Case $179 @ Big W
Worth considering given lower price, higher-res LCD, more RAM & storage, dual-SIM : [SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM,...
02/02/2020 - 08:05
Cheaparoo replied to haylazf16 on SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @ GearBest
This Sharp C10 is the European release. It comes with Android 8.0 (00E0_2_140) out of the box which includes rounded top corners.
14/01/2020 - 22:44
Cheaparoo commented on Best Budget Smartphone (Under $300) in 2019
[SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @...
13/01/2020 - 20:54
Cheaparoo replied to handyhandy on SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @ GearBest
Smart Station, Clayton 8555 9989 can do it if supply the screen. Though more cost effective to sell it as parts, get this C10. Agree with...
13/01/2020 - 18:31
Cheaparoo replied to Anj on SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @ GearBest
Has a Samsung S5k2l7 sensor found in a [many phones]( https://www.kimovil.com/en/list-smartphones-by-lens-model/samsung-s5k2l7). If you...
13/01/2020 - 17:25
Cheaparoo replied to ruskiromka on SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @ GearBest
Yes, 6.4" instead of 5.5", no notification LED, rear instead of front fingerprint sensor. Good luck finding a dual-SIM A20/A30 for $144.
13/01/2020 - 17:03
SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @ GearBest
Cheaparoo posted a deal SHARP Aquos S2 (C10) Mobile 4GB+64GB, 5.5", Dual-SIM, B28*, NFC, Android 8.0, USD $100 (~AUD $144) Shipped @ GearBest
4G/64GB, SD630 chipset, 140gm, 5.5" 2040x1080 IGZO display, NFC, dual-SIM, B28*, dual rear cameras, front fingerprint reader (can be nav...
13/01/2020 - 16:48
Cheaparoo replied to Pirateguybrush on Samsung Galaxy S10e $99, Pixel 4 64GB $199 with Telstra 60GB $65pm Plan (12 Months) Port-in Customers @ JB Hi-Fi (in-Store Only)
App now advises ETC is payable when try to switch to a MM plan. Try ringing Telstra support to avoid ETC.
11/12/2019 - 16:16
Cheaparoo replied to ThePriceIsNotRight on Samsung Galaxy S10 512GB Prism White $999 @ JB Hi-Fi
Two stores asked same question. "Did you get it on the Telstra $65pm plan?". Me: Yes. They: "Once those phones leave the store they cannot...
02/11/2019 - 11:08
Cheaparoo replied to selah on Samsung Galaxy S10e $99, Note10 $799 with Telstra 60GB $65pm Plan (12 Months) Port-in Customers @ JB Hi-Fi (In-Store Only)
Called Telstra support 13 22 00 to finally get plan changed. 3x Chat on 24x7 app yielded no result other than a history of asking for $50pm...
29/10/2019 - 22:34
Cheaparoo commented on Samsung Galaxy S10e $99, Note10 $799 with Telstra 60GB $65pm Plan (12 Months) Port-in Customers @ JB Hi-Fi (In-Store Only)
Springvale JB got a stock replenish today "we have heaps of stock". How to get downgraded to $50pm plan without a cancellation fee? Had...
29/10/2019 - 21:13
Cheaparoo replied to datafellows on Samsung Galaxy S10e $99, Note10 $799 with Telstra 60GB $65pm Plan (12 Months) Port-in Customers @ JB Hi-Fi (In-Store Only)
Asked the JB Hifi dude. He said "There is a $900 ARO (accessory repayment option) against the contract. Telstra may or may not chase you...
24/10/2019 - 16:51
Cheaparoo replied to Hunnypooh on Samsung Galaxy S10e $99, Note10 $799 with Telstra 60GB $65pm Plan (12 Months) Port-in Customers @ JB Hi-Fi (In-Store Only)
Looks like there is a $900 handset fee if terminate early. Was given the telstra<->JB runaround told. One JB store said it was $99 device...
24/10/2019 - 16:06
Cheaparoo commented on Sharp Aquos C10 ~AU $189.33 (Inc. GST) Delivered @ AliExpress
This is a C10, rather than a S2. It differs by not having B28, has a Sony cam, BT 5.0 and smaller 2700maH battery (S2 has 3020ma). A < $200...
24/07/2019 - 20:19