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Member Since 27/06/2007
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Location Newcastle, NSW

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photonbuddy commented on Online Forums - How/Where to Get Them? Developers Please Assist
If your hosting uses cPanel, there's usually a free forum package included. My cPanel offers phpBB and SMF via the 'softaculous apps...
22/07/2021 - 16:23
photonbuddy replied to Porker on GOOLOO Upgraded 2000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter with USB Quick Charge 3.0, PD Type C $98.99 Delivered @ GOOLOO Amazon AU
> the car doesn't get driven at all. I see. Seems odd to keep a car registered (and insured?) for such little use. However, I think you...
21/07/2021 - 15:18
photonbuddy replied to Porker on GOOLOO Upgraded 2000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter with USB Quick Charge 3.0, PD Type C $98.99 Delivered @ GOOLOO Amazon AU
> I just don't want to be running the car for 10mins unnecessarily or for only battery purposes. I don't get this. Your car doesn't consume...
21/07/2021 - 14:14
photonbuddy replied to Porker on GOOLOO Upgraded 2000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter with USB Quick Charge 3.0, PD Type C $98.99 Delivered @ GOOLOO Amazon AU
> Alternator works fine but hoping to avoid having the car idle on the street for 10mins or so. Once the car starts, you should be able to...
21/07/2021 - 10:36
photonbuddy replied to CodeXD on GOOLOO Upgraded 2000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter with USB Quick Charge 3.0, PD Type C $98.99 Delivered @ GOOLOO Amazon AU
10 minutes should be enough to boost your battery. If not, it may be a failing alternator. Maybe what you need, then, is a proper charger...
20/07/2021 - 21:29
photonbuddy replied to Porker on GOOLOO Upgraded 2000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter with USB Quick Charge 3.0, PD Type C $98.99 Delivered @ GOOLOO Amazon AU
The only reason you'd want to do this is if your alternator is stuffed. If you have a functioning alternator, then it'll charge the battery...
20/07/2021 - 20:57
photonbuddy replied to callthespellpolice on GOOLOO Upgraded 2000A Peak SuperSafe Car Jump Starter with USB Quick Charge 3.0, PD Type C $98.99 Delivered @ GOOLOO Amazon AU
> I bought that 2 months ago. First time needed couple of days ago. Fully charged but didn’t start my falcon XR6 V6. I've used this to...
20/07/2021 - 15:35
photonbuddy replied to lachhelix on Coles Insurance Doubled in Price in 12 Months
> if you check the price for the neighbours address it's 25% less and they use the same "variety of reasons" line I did this with NRMA 5...
17/07/2021 - 11:17
photonbuddy replied to imranauz on AMD 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX $685.57 Delivered @ Newegg
> It will beat 5900 in every field. Even single core programs that can't make use of multi-core CPU's?
14/07/2021 - 14:48
photonbuddy commented on Amazon ½ Price: Uncle Tobys Muesli Bars $2.15 (OOS), Pantene Pro-V 900ml $8.49 & More + Delivery ($0 w Prime/$39+) @ Amazon AU
Bref toilet cleaning products are considered 'Kitchen & Dining'? Not sure where Amazon keep their toilets, but mine is no where near my...
14/07/2021 - 11:18
photonbuddy commented on Should I Rent out Spare Car for Side Income Instead of Selling?
Have you looked into insurance changes required to do this? Also, given the car, maybe the resale price will be far worse if you add more...
11/07/2021 - 22:04
photonbuddy replied to xoom on BlitzWolf BW-P14 60W USB-PD/QC3.0/VOOC/Warp Charge 20000mAh Power Bank US$38.99 (~A$52.08) AU Stock Delivered @ Banggood
Bought one with less than 1 hour to go on the sale, so fairly happy with that.
11/07/2021 - 11:43
photonbuddy replied to xoom on BlitzWolf BW-P14 60W USB-PD/QC3.0/VOOC/Warp Charge 20000mAh Power Bank US$38.99 (~A$52.08) AU Stock Delivered @ Banggood
> Tested both power banks. USB a port next to the clicky button on the side is the only one that seem to charge low power devices. I did...
10/07/2021 - 16:26
photonbuddy commented on Help with Corsair RAM Speed/Timings for Ryzen 3700x (Crashes, Won't Boot)
Windows installs can do some funky stuff. I had an install that hit the x570 chipset, making my 2nd NV<e drive really slow, and my TV tuner...
09/07/2021 - 23:16
photonbuddy commented on Xiaomi Mijia 10" LCD Writing Tablet US$12.99 (~A$17.64) Delivered @ Banggood
We have something similar we bought a few years ago now in 8". We write on it at least once a week. Battery is the original one, and still...
09/07/2021 - 11:07
photonbuddy replied to apsilon on Mobile Phone Outright to Scan NSW Government QR Code
> As a bonus you no longer need to carry your drivers licence as you can get a digital one via the same app. Just wanna hope you don't get...
08/07/2021 - 23:12
photonbuddy commented on Nurofen 12 Hour 300mg 12 Tabs $3.99 (Was $7.49), 24 Tabs $7.49 (Was $13.49) @ Chemist Warehouse
Another one of these idiotic 'Call the pharmacy first!' Another fine example: You can buy as much Voltarin 12.5mg over-the-counter as you...
08/07/2021 - 22:47
photonbuddy replied to xoom on BlitzWolf BW-P14 60W USB-PD/QC3.0/VOOC/Warp Charge 20000mAh Power Bank US$38.99 (~A$52.08) AU Stock Delivered @ Banggood
Please report back to us. My P11 sits on my desk unused now ...
08/07/2021 - 16:45
photonbuddy commented on BlitzWolf BW-P14 60W USB-PD/QC3.0/VOOC/Warp Charge 20000mAh Power Bank US$38.99 (~A$52.08) AU Stock Delivered @ Banggood
While this has the chops to deliver fast charging, does it have the chops to deliver slow charging? I have the P11, and it won't charge my...
08/07/2021 - 10:31
photonbuddy commented on [SUBS, Prime] The Tomorrow War @ Amazon Prime Video
And ... to add insult to injury, the IMDB rating quoted in the post is now out of date ...
03/07/2021 - 10:50
photonbuddy commented on [SUBS, Prime] The Tomorrow War @ Amazon Prime Video
Not sure how this is considered a deal. There's no price reductions on offer.
02/07/2021 - 20:34
photonbuddy commented on Is Harvey Norman Product Care Useful/ Worth Buying?
This was a few years ago, and not a phone, but ... My Dad bought a $400 fitness watch about 6 years ago, and got suckered into paying for...
01/07/2021 - 22:03
photonbuddy commented on 6 Month Delay on Dell PC. What Do?
Definitely cancel. 6 months is an eternity in the PC field. That PC could be worth 20% less by the time you get it.
29/06/2021 - 22:46
photonbuddy commented on Cheapest Data Only (1GB) + Long Lasting (6-12 Months) Plan?
I think this is a market segment that is ignored. Like OP, 1gb a month would be all I'd need. If they offered a $20 data pack add-on with...
29/06/2021 - 22:21
photonbuddy replied to Trying2SaveABuck on Reliability of MG ZST & MG Cars in General?
> becuz an MGs resell value compared to a Toyota is chalk and cheese As is the initial sale price! > you got no idea about cars or the...
27/06/2021 - 11:05
photonbuddy replied to Trying2SaveABuck on Reliability of MG ZST & MG Cars in General?
> why do you think Kia have a 7 year warranty MG offer a 6/7 year warranty. > if new car brands want to draw in a market share they need to...
26/06/2021 - 12:53
photonbuddy replied to Trying2SaveABuck on Reliability of MG ZST & MG Cars in General?
It's you that doesn't get it bruv. It seems like you're happy to have no competitors enter the market. It seems you're happy to let the...
26/06/2021 - 09:58
photonbuddy replied to Trying2SaveABuck on Reliability of MG ZST & MG Cars in General?
Define '1st'. How many years does it take? And ... you have helpfully (to yourself) completely side-stepped the question about how new car...
25/06/2021 - 20:42
photonbuddy replied to Trying2SaveABuck on Reliability of MG ZST & MG Cars in General?
> To save a few grand on a car brand that is a complete unknown puzzles me. So ... No Hyundai, Kia, Tesla then? These were all new brands...
25/06/2021 - 15:47
photonbuddy replied to afah0447 on Reliability of MG ZST & MG Cars in General?
> They are like Korean cars 30yrs ago, terrible Uninformed claptrap! My brother had a second gen Excel, and it was brilliant! He paid extra...
25/06/2021 - 15:42