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mathew42 replied to Hybroid on nbn UltraFast 250/25 $129, 250/100 $209, 200/200 $219, 1000/50 $150 (1TB Limit) @ Superloop
> You do NOT need more than 50Mbps upload for video conferencing Except if there are multiple people using connection, or you are also...
29/05/2020 - 13:52
mathew42 replied to shaibankek2 on nbn UltraFast 250/25 $129, 250/100 $209, 200/200 $219, 1000/50 $150 (1TB Limit) @ Superloop
There are so many legitimate uses for a 1Gbps connection that involve intermittent use (e.g. video conferencing / remote work) where high...
28/05/2020 - 23:35
mathew42 replied to Turd on Escapenet Opticomm Fibre Estates Only 1000/400mbps $199pm + $99 Joining Fee
Labor structured the NBN so that profitable services in high density suburbs (e.g. Melbourne & Sydney) would subsidise rural and remote...
28/05/2020 - 08:13
mathew42 replied to dosada on Escapenet Opticomm Fibre Estates Only 1000/400mbps $199pm + $99 Joining Fee
Because it enables that capacity to be equally shared amongst all customers. Just like the road system, a suburban street has excess...
28/05/2020 - 08:03
mathew42 replied to callum9999 on Escapenet Opticomm Fibre Estates Only 1000/400mbps $199pm + $99 Joining Fee
Because Labor's recommendation in the NBNCo Corporate Plan is a minimum of 100Mbps symmetric connection for video conferencing...
28/05/2020 - 08:01
mathew42 replied to callum9999 on Escapenet Opticomm Fibre Estates Only 1000/400mbps $199pm + $99 Joining Fee
Because the speed of a connection (particularly upload) is important for interactive services. For example Grandma who wants to video...
27/05/2020 - 18:00
mathew42 replied to XeKToReX on Escapenet Opticomm Fibre Estates Only 1000/400mbps $199pm + $99 Joining Fee
Excellent. It means the heavy downloaders don't impact on the other 90% and plans can be offered at a cheaper rate.
27/05/2020 - 09:55
mathew42 replied to striker5950 on Residential Gigabit nbn Plans on FTTP and HFC 1000/50Mbps $149/mth, 250/100Mbps $209/mth, 250/25Mbps $129/mth @ Aussie Broadband
It is a simple way for RSPs to limit P2P traffic while offering unlimited data plans.
26/05/2020 - 21:54
mathew42 replied to Phoebus on Residential Gigabit nbn Plans on FTTP and HFC 1000/50Mbps $149/mth, 250/100Mbps $209/mth, 250/25Mbps $129/mth @ Aussie Broadband
Did you read Labor's NBNCo Corporate Plan where they documented their expectation that close to 50% would connect at 12Mbps and less than...
26/05/2020 - 13:26
mathew42 commented on Cygnett 57W USB-C USB-A AU, EU, UK Travel Wall Charger - $39 Clearance (C&C Only) @ The Good Guys
My preference is for the chargers with 'figure 8' cable. Simply take the right cable, no wall wart to make connecting harder and the extra...
24/05/2020 - 22:17
mathew42 commented on $18 off: Change Coffee - Blend 1kg $29.95 / Single Origin 1kg $33.95 + $7 Fixed Delivery @ Direct Coffee
Bit of a fan of crema over expresso in this household. Which blend would you recommend?
22/05/2020 - 10:51
mathew42 replied to henrypham120190 on Logitech Craft Advanced Keyboard with Creative Input Dial for $179 (Was $299) + Delivery / Pickup @ JB Hi-Fi
I set the dial to switch virtual desktops and use it frequently.
19/05/2020 - 14:21
mathew42 replied to ineffyble on Lenovo Smart Display 8" (White/Grey) $99 @ JB Hi-Fi
Based on past experience I doubt it.
17/05/2020 - 21:07
mathew42 commented on Sony XAV-AX5000 Head Unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto $454.30 @ Autobarn
Any idea how much Autobahn would charge for fitting?
16/05/2020 - 22:48
mathew42 commented on ATEN UH3235 USB-C 4K Ultra Mini Dock with Power Pass-Through $89 + Delivery @ PLE Computers, Mwave & Scorptec
Is there a USB-C to Display Port option? I have an older Dell monitor with DisplayPort and resolutions > FHD are only supported on...
13/05/2020 - 17:59
mathew42 replied to brendanm on Amazon Blu-Ray Arrived Locked 3 Times!
That is what we did this evening. Earlier I just too lazy to research how to unlock and falsely assumed it might be a bit tricky.
12/05/2020 - 22:37
mathew42 replied to brendanm on Amazon Blu-Ray Arrived Locked 3 Times!
Cases can be locked. You can see a red padlock on the side. Normally at purchase they are unlocked (green open padlock). You can...
12/05/2020 - 21:21
mathew42 posted a forum topic Amazon Blu-Ray Arrived Locked 3 Times!
I ordered [Penguins of Madagascar...
12/05/2020 - 20:57
mathew42 commented on Lodge 10.25" Seasoned Cast Iron Buffalo Nickel Skillet $33.93 + Delivery ($0 with $49 Prime Order) @ Amazon US via AU
A local alternative is [SOLIDTEKNICS Lightning iron skillet](https://www.solidteknics.com/kickstarter) on...
09/05/2020 - 19:44
mathew42 replied to skido2 on Free Lens Cleaner @ CameraClix
I wonder if the website changes the message from "You will receive your lens pen within 3-10 business days."
09/05/2020 - 14:27
mathew42 commented on HP Chromebook X2 $499 (RRP $1,199) @ Umart
[Reviews](https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/27/17820248/hp-chromebook-x2-tablet-review-specs-price) are...
08/05/2020 - 09:25
mathew42 replied to ndwalters on 2x Face Cleansing Bars $25 Delivered @ Australia Secret
Agreed. OzBargain is for genuine discounts, not as a marketing tool.
06/05/2020 - 23:17
mathew42 replied to littlesoldier on Free Satellite NBN Internet in Non-Metro/Rural Areas for Families Doing it Tough @ IPSTAR Broadband
Speed is okay. It is the latency that makes it a poor experience. The SkyMuster satellites are sitting in a geostationary orbit 35,000km...
06/05/2020 - 11:22
mathew42 commented on Sony MHCM60D High Power Home Audio System with DVD $445 @JB Hi-Fi
At this price point it really should have a blu-ray player. Interestingly it does appear that Sony are exiting the 'Home Cinema Audio...
05/05/2020 - 07:43
mathew42 replied to scuderiarmani on Business nbn Plans 500/200Mbps $319/Month, 1000/400Mbps $429/Month (Was $699) at Aussie Broadband
Labor could have fixed the pricing by simply removing speed tiers. Liberals cannot fix the pricing because it exposes the inadequacies of...
03/05/2020 - 12:49
mathew42 replied to scuderiarmani on Business nbn Plans 500/200Mbps $319/Month, 1000/400Mbps $429/Month (Was $699) at Aussie Broadband
> Also, many FTTP don't sign up for 100/40 either just over 10% on FTTP connect at 100Mbps. Only 0.11% on FTTP connect at a speed faster...
03/05/2020 - 10:08
mathew42 replied to p1 ama on Business nbn Plans 500/200Mbps $319/Month, 1000/400Mbps $429/Month (Was $699) at Aussie Broadband
Your understanding of history is wrong. 1997: 56.6Kbpus required purchase of a new modem, and some ISPs provided different numbers for...
03/05/2020 - 10:04
mathew42 replied to BROKENKEYBOARD on Business nbn Plans 500/200Mbps $319/Month, 1000/400Mbps $429/Month (Was $699) at Aussie Broadband
> Can you explain how networks in other countries that are using the exact same hardware, don't have these 'significant costs'? Why is NBN...
02/05/2020 - 23:11
mathew42 replied to BROKENKEYBOARD on Business nbn Plans 500/200Mbps $319/Month, 1000/400Mbps $429/Month (Was $699) at Aussie Broadband
> Data is in no way comparable to other utilities. Electricity has physical costs such as burning more coal. Water is…. water. Data on...
02/05/2020 - 21:46