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mathew42 replied to  mathew42 on Motorola Moto G5 Plus XT1685 32GB 4G Dual Sim - Space Gray $292.84 Metro Delivered (HK) @ eGlobal Digital
[@oyster](/comment/5191915/redir): Correct second SIM is shared with microSD slot. I was most...
20/10/2017 - 12:48
mathew42 replied to  julz on Xiaomi R1D AC WiFi Router + 1TB Media Centre USD $89.99/AUD $115 @ GearBest
I'm always nervous of firmware blobs hosted in a dropbox account. Ken Thompson's ACM Turing Award acceptance speech [Reflections On...
20/10/2017 - 10:16
mathew42 replied to  garage sale on Xiaomi R1D AC WiFi Router + 1TB Media Centre USD $89.99/AUD $115 @ GearBest
I'm more concerned about 5-eyes. One would hope that the Australian government might protect it's citizens from other countries. From our...
20/10/2017 - 09:26
mathew42 commented on Xiaomi R1D AC WiFi Router + 1TB Media Centre USD $89.99/AUD $115 @ GearBest
Tempting but it doesn't appear to be supported by [open source...
20/10/2017 - 09:05
mathew42 replied to  ryangoal on Sony WH-1000XM2 - $449 @ Sony
It does depend on the distance you are sitting from the TV, but I tend to agree which is why I've exercised restraint. Only looking to...
19/10/2017 - 11:27
mathew42 commented on Sony WH-1000XM2 - $449 @ Sony
I so wish Sony would list [65" X9300E 4K HDR TV](http://store.sony.com.au/tvhometheatre-tv-4ktv-X93series/KD65X9300E.html#start=1) on eBay...
19/10/2017 - 11:13
mathew42 commented on Tronsmart 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger (with Type C, USB PD Port) - US $19.99 / AU $26.13 @ GeekBuying
I ordered one on 15th September and a second one on 16th September. Second one shipped out a few days later and arrived only yesterday....
18/10/2017 - 12:27
mathew42 replied to  kipps on Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Cortex-A53 Quad-Core Board - English - US $30.99 (AU $39.45) @Lightinthebox
My favourite starter kit is [Raspberry Pi 3 IBM IoT Learner...
17/10/2017 - 23:43
mathew42 replied to  venomx2 on Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Cortex-A53 Quad-Core Board - English - US $30.99 (AU $39.45) @Lightinthebox
You do not require anything extra to run Kano. There is a set of exercises that uses a custom LED board, but there is an onscreen...
17/10/2017 - 21:57
mathew42 commented on Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Cortex-A53 Quad-Core Board - English - US $30.99 (AU $39.45) @Lightinthebox
I recommend installing [Kano](http://developers.kano.me/downloads/) and giving it to the kids to learn how to program through playing games.
17/10/2017 - 21:09
mathew42 replied to  justtoreply on 2017 Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual Sim 4GB 64GB for $640 Delivered from BuymobileAU
There are a few phones that don't: Moto G4+, Moto G5+ but not Moto G5S+. I expect to hear a few complaints from people buying the Moto G5S+.
17/10/2017 - 17:14
mathew42 commented on 2017 Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual Sim 4GB 64GB for $640 Delivered from BuymobileAU
According to [specs](https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz1-8804.php), the second SIM slot is shared with microSD card,
17/10/2017 - 13:37
mathew42 replied to  tryagain on Ridge Ryder 45 Watt Solar Blanket Half Price $99, Free Delivery, Supercheap Auto
So BlitzWolf would be better for Mobile Phone charging?
15/10/2017 - 17:21
mathew42 commented on Ridge Ryder 45 Watt Solar Blanket Half Price $99, Free Delivery, Supercheap Auto
How does this compare in quality to [BlitzWolf® 20W 3A BW-L1 Foldable Portable...
15/10/2017 - 16:44
mathew42 commented on LEGO 41130 Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster $80 (C&C or + $9.95 Delivery) @ Myer
Added [Friends Puppy Championship 41300](https://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/friends-puppy-championship-41300-495075790) for free shipping.
14/10/2017 - 16:46
mathew42 replied to  ausbob71 on Xiaomi Flexible USB Fan USD $0.85 (AUD $1.08) Delivered @ GearBest
9 orders so far this month.
12/10/2017 - 22:31
mathew42 replied to  dpk on 2K Display Elephone S8 All Screen All 2K Resolution 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Helio X25 $239 US ($306 AU) Shipped @ Coolicool
You forgot these standard questions: ;-) * Band 28 * NFC * GPS * Compass
12/10/2017 - 18:53
mathew42 replied to  pdtang on All Sale Jackets $49 All Sale Knits $39 @ Sportscraft (Buy 3 Sale Items Free Shipping or Free C&C)
RRP is the 'WAS' price. These items have been progressively discounted.
12/10/2017 - 18:42
mathew42 replied to  pdtang on All Sale Jackets $49 All Sale Knits $39 @ Sportscraft (Buy 3 Sale Items Free Shipping or Free C&C)
Normally very easy to return in store or via post.
12/10/2017 - 17:42
mathew42 replied to  mathew42 on All Sale Jackets $49 All Sale Knits $39 @ Sportscraft (Buy 3 Sale Items Free Shipping or Free C&C)
[@Hero](/comment/5166111/redir): Unfortunately I can no longer revoke the vote. I wouldn't have voted negative if you had indicated it...
12/10/2017 - 17:40
mathew42 replied to  fashionlane on All Sale Jackets $49 All Sale Knits $39 @ Sportscraft (Buy 3 Sale Items Free Shipping or Free C&C)
Not a dupe of [Extra 40% Deal](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/334341) as this discount is higher. Happy because the jacket I purchased...
12/10/2017 - 15:34
mathew42 replied to  vgrover on Xiaomi USB Light Enhanced Edition (Blue) USD $0.99 (AUD $1.26) Delivered @ GearBest
I was thinking about lighting the lounge, but I've scaled back to just the pantry.
11/10/2017 - 23:44
mathew42 replied to  scrimshaw on Motorola G5S PLUS XT1805 (32GB, 3GB Ram, Dual Sim, Unlocked) $350.44 Metro Shipped (HK) @ eGlobal
[@hollykryten](/comment/5161244/redir): Consider it a tax for being able to live somewhere nice and escape the congestion of major cities....
11/10/2017 - 13:23
mathew42 replied to  ifonlyiwasyounger on Motorola G5S PLUS XT1805 (32GB, 3GB Ram, Dual Sim, Unlocked) $350.44 Metro Shipped (HK) @ eGlobal
**WARNING** The [second SIM slot is shared with the microSD...
11/10/2017 - 13:06
mathew42 commented on Samsung EVO Plus U3 64GB MicroSD - USD20.99 [~AUD $27.84] (Free Shipping) - GeekBuying
Where have the cheap microSD cards (or USB drives) gone? I want 30 with 8GB to share photos and was expecting I'd be able to find this for...
11/10/2017 - 11:01
mathew42 replied to  carfeimao on Samsung EVO Plus U3 64GB MicroSD - USD20.99 [~AUD $27.84] (Free Shipping) - GeekBuying
Only buy from a reputable store that has a reputation to protect. I limit myself to stores that have a bricks and mortar shop in Australia...
11/10/2017 - 10:53
mathew42 replied to  vicosads on Xiaomi Dafang 1080P Smart Wi-Fi IP Camera US $19.99 (AU $25.44) Delivered (Priority) @ GearBest
[@No](/comment/5159149/redir): No idea about firmware working. Ask me in a few weeks :-(
10/10/2017 - 21:11
mathew42 replied to  redsmeg on Xiaomi Dafang 1080P Smart Wi-Fi IP Camera US $19.99 (AU $25.44) Delivered (Priority) @ GearBest
Select "Australia Priority Mail" under Priority Line
10/10/2017 - 18:11
mathew42 replied to  vicosads on Xiaomi Dafang 1080P Smart Wi-Fi IP Camera US $19.99 (AU $25.44) Delivered (Priority) @ GearBest
Would you prefer the Chinese, Russians or [Five Eyes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes) to have access? Least preferred is your...
10/10/2017 - 17:59