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netsurfer replied to  imahapyboy on Telstra Ending Google PlayStore Carrier Billing for ALL Prepaid Plans (Inc. Long Life, Simplicity)?
That's right. You cannot use Telstra Prepaid Credits on any of the current active prepaid plans. Only the really old prepaid freedom plus...
24/09/2017 - 00:12
netsurfer replied to  netsurfer on Xbox One X 1TB Pre-order $649 Delivered @ Microsoft
Yeah, main reason for getting XB1S is for 4K Blu-ray support. The biggest issue for me with XB1X is that it is going to compete with my PC...
21/09/2017 - 23:42
netsurfer commented on Xbox One X 1TB Pre-order $649 Delivered @ Microsoft
Have PS4 Pro and XB1S (and PC), I hardly play XB1S, mostly play PS4 Pro or PC. Most XB1 games have PC equivalent. I know XB1X is more...
21/09/2017 - 22:16
netsurfer commented on Pay No Insertion / Final Value Fees on ANY Items You Sell @ eBay
Not available to me - not surprised. Anyway, to benefit from it, you still need to manage to sell the items. feeBay offered me 3 items last...
21/09/2017 - 16:38
netsurfer replied to  slipperypete on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@slipperypete](/comment/5088214/redir): Just an update. I read an article saying you get iPhone 8/X fast charge using a USB-C port on...
20/09/2017 - 18:00
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5095001/redir): I already posted Apple, Google, review example links showing other people believe what Fast Charge is....
20/09/2017 - 14:49
netsurfer replied to  dosada on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@JoJoker](/comment/5094603/redir): Based on the way Apple worded in their specs, my interpretation is that a USB-PD charger supporting 9V...
20/09/2017 - 13:47
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5094488/redir): If you google "Apple Fast Charge", it is all about USB-PD fast charge. This is iPhone 8 and the general...
20/09/2017 - 13:08
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5088295/redir): I didn't. You are just rehashing a point I made really earlier on (before your comments). Before you...
20/09/2017 - 10:49
netsurfer replied to  dosada on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@JoJoker](/comment/5093205/redir): If you have a Macbook Pro, it is worth considering getting the 61W or 87W charger instead - because you...
20/09/2017 - 10:29
netsurfer replied to  dosada on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@Strand0410](/comment/5086258/redir): I don't get why everyone is picking on me regarding wording. I did not indicate USB-PD is exclusive...
20/09/2017 - 10:24
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5088025/redir): So you accept Apple's definition. That's good. Android phones currently have mostly QC2/3. Qualcomm 835...
18/09/2017 - 18:20
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5087880/redir): I have iPhones, I don't consider 5V/2A fast charging. Apple don't either. This is from Apple's iPhone 8...
18/09/2017 - 17:39
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5087631/redir): As I have pointed out, articles are indicating Apple iPhone 8/X support fast charging. **They** do not...
18/09/2017 - 17:07
netsurfer replied to  lostn on iPad Pro 9.7" 256GB Wi-Fi + 4G $786 Delivered (SG) @ Shopmonk
I do, I need someone else to buy it for no apparent reason to justify doing the same.
18/09/2017 - 15:45
netsurfer replied to  lostn on iPad Pro 9.7" 256GB Wi-Fi + 4G $786 Delivered (SG) @ Shopmonk
Buy it so I have a reason to buy it.
18/09/2017 - 15:43
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5086794/redir): When Apple announced "fast charging" for iPhone 8 and every review article talked about Apple's "fast...
18/09/2017 - 13:29
netsurfer replied to  goober on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
It does support HDMI. https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MD826AM/A/lightning-digital-av-adapter There is also a VGA adapter. The thing...
18/09/2017 - 13:14
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5086623/redir): Please read the gsmarena article. Apple introduced it for iPad Pro 12 inch (as well as 10 inch one) - it's...
18/09/2017 - 12:53
netsurfer replied to  slipperypete on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
If you have the 29W, 61W, or 87W Apple USB-C charger (i.e. you have a Macbook or Macbook Pro), that charger will provide fast charge to...
18/09/2017 - 12:39
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@eug](/comment/5086372/redir): Apple fast charge (NOT Qualcomm QuickCharge). If QC 1.0 is so good, why are manufacturers going for QC 2/3?...
18/09/2017 - 12:29
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@Anubis](/comment/5086198/redir): For a $1000 phone, it is best not to use cheap chargers. If you have other i devices (especially iPad...
18/09/2017 - 11:05
netsurfer replied to  Anubis on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
They **won't** work on Apple iPhone 8/X/Pro (10/12) in terms of fast charge. Apple use USB-PD (to be fair, Google branded (all their...
18/09/2017 - 10:51
netsurfer replied to  dosada on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
[@Flyingmoo](/comment/5086120/redir): He is referring to USB-PD fast charge (Apple equivalent of Qualcomm quick charge). You need the Apple...
18/09/2017 - 10:46
netsurfer replied to  dosada on 20% off Apple Products @ Dick Smith/Kogan eBay (eg iPhone 8 256GB $999.20 Delivered HK)
$1000 AUD for a new / just announced iPhone is normal I thought? Fast charge for iPhone 8, you will need either (a) the Apple 29W USB-C...
18/09/2017 - 10:40
netsurfer replied to  DrPotato on Telstra Ending Google PlayStore Carrier Billing for ALL Prepaid Plans (Inc. Long Life, Simplicity)?
[@DrPotato](/comment/5074134/redir): The change happened in the afternoon for me (I was able to make Google Play purchases in the morning)....
14/09/2017 - 13:56
netsurfer replied to  DrPotato on Telstra Ending Google PlayStore Carrier Billing for ALL Prepaid Plans (Inc. Long Life, Simplicity)?
[@tryagain](/comment/5074002/redir): Quite a lot of people on the old Freedom Plus or Cap Encore appear to be unaffected by this change....
14/09/2017 - 13:54
netsurfer replied to  jasswolf on Samsung Galaxy S8 US$525 (~AU$655) S8+ G955FD Dual Sim (Unlocked) 64GB US$566.98 (~AU$707.59) Delivered (USA) @ Never MSRP eBay
The following are some examples of the negative feedback comments (related to S8+ or S8): - The galaxy s8+ was in Chinese and many issues...
14/09/2017 - 13:43
netsurfer commented on Samsung Galaxy S8 US$525 (~AU$655) S8+ G955FD Dual Sim (Unlocked) 64GB US$566.98 (~AU$707.59) Delivered (USA) @ Never MSRP eBay
Based on the negative feedback comments: - It is likely not sealed. - It could be a stock from anywhere. - You may not even get the...
14/09/2017 - 12:18
netsurfer replied to  ChocolateMale on Samsung Galaxy S8 US$525 (~AU$655) S8+ G955FD Dual Sim (Unlocked) 64GB US$566.98 (~AU$707.59) Delivered (USA) @ Never MSRP eBay
Yes, if you use your credit card to do the currency conversion. The alternative is to use PayPal's (which will end up costing you more).
14/09/2017 - 12:13