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Grandma commented on iPhone Battery and Screen Replacement
Its gonna be cheaper to replace the xs than replace the screen on the xs (with a genuine part)
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Grandma commented on Install Anaconda on Ubuntu 22.04
cheapies is a weird place to ask this ;) try geekzone or reddit. also it's not just in a default repo, tried sudo apt get anaconda?
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was only retailers afaik. Noel leeming used to do it but cancelled for their staff. Lost around $1k /m from that service haha
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Grandma commented on Gumdrop DropTech B2 USB Headset $18 (RRP $59.99) + $4.99 Urban / $9.99 Rural Shipping @ LX2001
10 pack on amazon for reference https://www.amazon.com/Gumdrop-Headphones-Classroom-Comfortable-Lightweight/dp/B087QW82W6?th=1
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Im tempted, but I think given burn in etc and wanting to use this for a monitor, Im not sure not having warranty and having shonky cga…
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Grandma commented on The Low Quantity Thread
## Merged from [[Damaged Packaging] LG 42 C3 OLED TV $1499 (1 Available) @ Appliance Outlet](/node/47487)
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Dan Baker on Cost +5% on Computers, Whiteware, TVs Cellular, & Cost Plus 7.5% Others (Exclusions Apply) @ Noel Leeming
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Cost always felt made up when I was there tbh. The cost we saw got changed all the time to push particular products (I guess). pb were…
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Poppymocky on Cost +5% on Computers, Whiteware, TVs Cellular, & Cost Plus 7.5% Others (Exclusions Apply) @ Noel Leeming
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Was talking to some Noel's guys that I used to work with yesterday and even they're saying there isn't really any clearance stuff anymore…
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Grandma commented on Cost +5% on Computers, Whiteware, TVs Cellular, & Cost Plus 7.5% Others (Exclusions Apply) @ Noel Leeming
as always with these deals: pricespy.co.nz is your best source of info. They're usually average cost + admin or something like that, noels…
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I never could make 3 monitors work. I absolutely swear by having at least one vertical monitor though. I had, for the longest time, a…
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Fwiw I'm on preorder because their small size's legs were bigger than the desktop and they've got a new one in the works and mine has to go…
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Grandma commented on Standing Desk Recommendation
ordered from deskbird recently, will update when it arrives :) Looking for electronic, wind up or fixed OP?
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Mine came in cold and soggy but they were free so ,¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Grandma commented on Friends & Family: Cost +5% TVs, Whiteware, Cellular, Computers; Cost +7.5% Smart Home; Cost +10% Storewide @ Noel Leeming
As always with these things it's average cost +. Use pricespy, don't trust that the voucher is necessarily the best price.
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I don't know how much this contributes, but when I worked for a retailer, the rep would tell us that they've added additional margin to…
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Grandma commented on Getting an .ac.nz Email Addy
My uni email never went away. you could find someone else whose UC alumni maybe?
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justaddwater on Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G from $2,298, Get Bonus Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB Black (2024 Production, Worth $1299) @ NL
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potentially less if lots of people take the offer up! remember people had issues selling p30s when this happened with huawei
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Grandma commented on NZ vs AU tech Tax
Retailers certainly dont have that kind of difference as margin (it's higher than it gets made out ot be on TVs / AV but it's not *that*…
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Samsungs depreciate like crazy but you'll have a much easier time selling it than you would a xiaomi. Accessory availability is a big…
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Grandma commented on Is 23 Ultra or S24 Ultra Better?
Is one exynos and one snapdragon in NZ? I feel like someone would know.
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I can't remember honestly. Im pretty sure it was just the android app and not the webview or anything like that
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Grandma commented on Recommendation for Video Doorbell
Just a weird comment, you say 'minimal' but have the noel leeming stockroom on your desk haha >Eufy provides live stream on PC for free,…
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NovaAlpha on 10000mAh Power Banks with Wireless Charging from $5, Wireless Chargers from $5 + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Kmart
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That was xiaomi, iirc it needed some emitter in the middle of the ceiling, there's an old linus techs video on it. Also ... there are a few…
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NovaAlpha on Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB + Bonus Momax 60W USB-C to USB-C Cable $1188 (+ Shipping/ $0 C&C) & More @ PB Tech
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I think 99% of folks just charge when they sleep. Realistically as long as there's a day of battery in there im fine. Heavy battery stuff…
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NovaAlpha on Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB + Bonus Momax 60W USB-C to USB-C Cable $1188 (+ Shipping/ $0 C&C) & More @ PB Tech
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sounds counterintuitive? Wouldn't the one that charges more often last for a shorter time due to charge cycles. Also since getting an M…
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samamatara on Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB + Bonus Momax 60W USB-C to USB-C Cable $1188 (+ Shipping/ $0 C&C) & More @ PB Tech
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I had a note 20 ultra (so a few years ago) that was exynos and it was the heat / battery that was the issue mostly. They released the oneui…
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Ahhh, iirc they do that for faceid too. Although I think apple genuine replacements are <$200
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you can get the same discounts at noel leeming by just adding a cscbg discount to your account. Noels discounts just make it on par with…
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yeah. there's a warning in settings and a flag now if your screen or battery is. non genuine
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Grandma commented on iPhone (Genuine) Refurbished Sellers?
Be aware that it's not uncommon to refurb with non genuine displays. Third party batteries will annoy you with the odd message (can't…
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