The Questions Thread

[gantz]

The name says it all.

Got a question, ask away. One of us has gotta have the answer lol.

So I got a Nokia N8 over the weekend, can anyone suggest some good apps? Looking for comic apps etc.

[Bartrim]

Whats the best thing to clean a laptop screen with?

[5FDP]

Whats the best thing to clean a laptop screen with?

I use isowipes. Probably shouldn't but it's a work laptop :p

[christalcase]

Whats the best thing to clean a laptop screen with?

I use a glasses cloth

[gantz]

Yeah my LCD tv came with this great, also massive green cleaning cloth.

it is amazing!

[Sky Shadow]

I use this product - works every time:

Screenkleen (http://raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf)

[Bartrim]

I use this product - works every time:

Screenkleen (http://raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf)

Very good:)

[Autocon]

what should my question be for this thread?

[5FDP]

what should my question be for this thread?

:confused:

[Sky Shadow]

what should my question be for this thread?

"What does this key to the left of the 'Z' on my keyboard do, and when should I use it?"

[GoktimusPrime]

LOL :D

I have 3 questions...

1. What is your favourite colour?
2. What is the capital of Asyrria?
3. What is the maximum air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

[jazzcomp]

Does this mean there should be no answers on this thread? Purely questions?

[gantz]

Does this mean there should be no answers on this thread? Purely questions?


The name says it all.

Got a question, ask away. One of us has gotta have the answer lol.


What exactly did you miss? Or simply did not bother to read the 1st post?

[SGB]

Why does the phone always ring when you're in the bath tub?

:p

[jazzcomp]

What exactly did you miss? Or simply did not bother to read the 1st post?
missed ur 1st post, just read Gok's on page 2 when i posted. After the successive answers, suddenly questions again and no one was answering :)

Why does the speedometer on a car read up to 180km/hr or over?
You can only do 80kms/hr anyway. :)

[Sky Shadow]

missed ur 1st post, just read Gok's on page 2 when i posted. After the successive answers, suddenly questions again and no one was answering :)

Why does the speedometer on a car read up to 180km/hr or over?
You can only do 80kms/hr anyway. :)

Um... on your P-Plates maybe. The highest speed limit in Australia is 130 km/h. And speedometers go higher because many humans are fools who either a) Like the idea that a car can go really fast or b) actually do drive their car that fast.

[Vector Prime]

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? :p

[Hursticon]

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? :p

This question was apparently answered (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38238685/ns/technology_and_science-science/) earlier this year. ;)

[Vector Prime]

This question was apparently answered (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38238685/ns/technology_and_science-science/) earlier this year. ;)

Well I guess there is an answer to that age old question... :D

[Lint]

Why does the speedometer on a car read up to 180km/hr or over?
You can only do 80kms/hr anyway. :)

So when the cops book you for doing 50kms over the limit (i.e 180kph) you cannot feign ignorance and claim your speedo only goes up to 130.

[fatbot]

Why do they have to rape Iconic comic book images when they make the movie?
Eg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/klownkiller666/KilowogGreenLantern.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/klownkiller666/green-lantern-movie-trailer.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/klownkiller666/optimus_prime.jpg

I'm looking forward to the GL Movie, I love the character, hell, I got the GL Logo tattooed on my arm, but I'm starting to doubt after seeing Kilowog an d the crap GL costume

[jazzcomp]

The highest that I have been to is the hume highway at 110kms when i drive outside sydney h. I haven't seen roads yet at 130km/hr. But then again I don't like driving.

But within sydney, the M4 - goes to 100km/h. I guess I was just looking at sydney areas that I know.

[bruticus]

What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?

[GoktimusPrime]

The highest that I have been to is the hume highway at 110kms when i drive outside sydney h. I haven't seen roads yet at 130km/hr. But then again I don't like driving.

But within sydney, the M4 - goes to 100km/h. I guess I was just looking at sydney areas that I know.
I've driven in Sydney motorways with 110km/h speed limits.


What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?
Juggling.

Q: If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

[Sky Shadow]

What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?

The man and the dog shake hands while the woman urinates on them?

(No, that can't be right...)

[Hursticon]

What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?

Fart?

[Vector Prime]

What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?

Pee

[Bartrim]

What does a man do standing up, a woman does sitting down and a dog does on three legs?

Urinate... I think. As I am not a woman or a dog I can't be 100% certain

[GoktimusPrime]

Real life riddle:

A student at my school is an Australian of Anglo-Celtic descent. He and his family do not speak any non-English language, yet English is their second language. What is their first language?

The student is currently studying Latin - but this will become his 3rd language. ;)

[Sky Shadow]

Real life riddle:

A student at my school is an Australian of Anglo-Celtic descent. He and his family do not speak any non-English language, yet English is their second language. What is their first language?

Sign language?

[Hursticon]

Real life riddle:

A student at my school is an Australian of Anglo-Celtic descent. He and his family do not speak any non-English language, yet English is their second language. What is their first language?

The student is currently studying Latin - but this will become his 3rd language. ;)

Bullshit?

[kaiden]

Why do they have to rape Iconic comic book images when they make the movie?
Eg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/klownkiller666/green-lantern-movie-trailer.jpg

I'm looking forward to the GL Movie, I love the character, hell, I got the GL Logo tattooed on my arm, but I'm starting to doubt after seeing Kilowog an d the crap GL costume

for some reason -the hurricane from WWE came to mind.

[Hursticon]

for some reason -the hurricane from WWE came to mind.

"Watch Out! There's a Hurricane Comin' Through!" "& Don't Forget Mighty Molly!"

Ha! Classic! :p:D

[Bartrim]

"Watch Out! There's a Hurricane Comin' Through!" "& Don't Forget Mighty Molly!"

Ha! Classic! :p:D

I loved The Hurricane. I always thought The Vertabreaker was the most awesome finishing move:)

I remember when Rosey was a Super Hero In Training... That was classic:p

[GoktimusPrime]

A student at my school is an Australian of Anglo-Celtic descent. He and his family do not speak any non-English language, yet English is their second language. What is their first language?


Sign language?


Bullshit?

Sky Shadow is correct. :) The student and his family's first language is Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

[Sharky]

I loved The Hurricane. I always thought The Vertabreaker was the most awesome finishing move:)

I remember when Rosey was a Super Hero In Training... That was classic:p

watsupwitdat. *Shrug*

i too loved helms.... from 3 count to sugarshane helms to shane helms to hurricane helms to gregory helms back to the hurricane... man to be honest i stopped watching WWE when he left......

hi work with the rock "little green hamburgalar" to helms hitting the choke slam on the rock tag teaming with kane......

he is the longest reigning champion on smackdown... cruiserweight but who cares... its not easy holding the strap that long...

wwe misses these characters..........

in not sayin im just sayin

[SkyWarp91]

Does anyone know how to contact AUtocon personally? I'm in the middle of a deal with the guy but it's like he vanished off the face of the Earth - usually he's on here at least once a day!!!

[GoktimusPrime]

A man is found dead in an alley. He has a gun in one hand and a tape recorder in the other. The cop picks up the recorder and hits play. This is the message he hears. "I've had enough. It is time to take my life." Then he hears a gunshot. Instead of a suicide report, the cop files a homicide report. Why?

[Sky Shadow]

A man is found dead in an alley. He has a gun in one hand and a tape recorder in the other. The cop picks up the recorder and hits play. This is the message he hears. "I've had enough. It is time to take my life." Then he hears a gunshot. Instead of a suicide report, the cop files a homicide report. Why?

Because he was a clever cop - someone had rewound the cassette to the beginning of the recording.

[Bartrim]

WhY mY ShOuLdErS hUrT?

[GoktimusPrime]

Sky Shadow got it right again. Dead men can't rewind tapes. :D

[Sharky]

WhY mY ShOuLdErS hUrT?


Stress, poor posture, incorrect sitting at work or your wife beat you up

[gantz]

Stress, poor posture, incorrect sitting at work or your wife beat you up

I was thinking something more 'adult' but we'll go with your answer Sharky

[Sky Shadow]

WhY mY ShOuLdErS hUrT?

You're wearing giant shoulder pads and a bazooka. Put them down and you should feel better in no time.

[Bartrim]

You're wearing giant shoulder pads and a bazooka. Put them down and you should feel better in no time.

Ahh thank you. That feels much better:p

[Sharky]

I was thinking something more 'adult' but we'll go with your answer Sharky

That would be more lower back rather then shoulders.... Unless batrim is the tree branch swinging type which I don't think he is...

[Hursticon]

Unless batrim is the tree branch swinging type which I don't think he is...

I dunno, Bartrimus Primal has a bit of a ring to it. :p

[Bartrim]

Oh there is so much you guys don't know about me... although you are getting warmer:p

[5FDP]

Why does every topic turn into a debate about KO's? :rolleyes:

[SkyWarp91]

Why does every topic turn into a debate about KO's? :rolleyes:

KOs are controversial. People like controversy. :D

[5FDP]

KOs are controversial. People like controversy. :D

Gillard knifing Rudd is controversy... these are toys ;)

[Sky Shadow]

Gillard knifing Rudd is controversy... these are toys ;)

Julia Gillard is a just a knockoff of Kevin Rudd. :p

[SkyWarp91]

Julia Gillard is a just a knockoff of Kevin Rudd. :p


Gillard knifing Rudd is controversy... these are toys ;)

One day Gillard and Rudd will be wearing black, and Gillard has a sore throat and the two engage in a sword-fight on a balcony. Rudd will slice Gillard's hand and knock her down to the railing, but behind him a hooded Tony Abbott screeches 'FINISH HER'. Rudd refuses, only to be tasered by Abbott but Gillard then makes the ultimate sacrifice and throws Abbott off the balcony and the two resolve their differences as Gillard dies peacefully. Thus Return of the Labor begins. THIS IS A JOKE BY THE WAY AND I DO NOT INTEND TO OFFEND ANYONE :)

[Hursticon]

One day Gillard and Rudd will be wearing black, and Gillard has a sore throat and the two engage in a sword-fight on a balcony. Rudd will slice Gillard's hand and knock her down to the railing, but behind him a hooded Tony Abbott screeches 'FINISH HER'. Rudd refuses, only to be tasered by Abbott but Gillard then makes the ultimate sacrifice and throws Abbott off the balcony and the two resolve their differences as Gillard dies peacefully. Thus Return of the Labor begins. THIS IS A JOKE BY THE WAY AND I DO NOT INTEND TO OFFEND ANYONE :)

Offend? :confused:
Dude, that's an awesome narrative! :cool:, you should consider sending it into a Newspaper or something! :p:D
(Mind you, maybe a Labor friendly paper ;):p)

[SkyWarp91]

Whatever happened to that old flavour of White+Green+orange ice cream that used to be in stores a very long time ago? What was it called?

[Sky Shadow]

Whatever happened to that old flavour of White+Green+orange ice cream that used to be in stores a very long time ago? What was it called?

Hey yeah... that was awesome if it's what I'm thinking of. It had a lime and a sherbety flavour. If I recall correctly it was called something like Australiapolitan? :confused:

[Sky Shadow]

What do Cerebros, Powerlinx Optimus Prime and G1 Hydra have in common?

[GoktimusPrime]

They've all been KOed?

[Sharky]

What do Cerebros, Powerlinx Optimus Prime and G1 Hydra have in common?

You mentioned them in the same sentence

[Sky Shadow]

In this case, I was thinking more along the lines of something notable about 'people' they combine with.

[SkyWarp91]

Does anyone know the point in Auspost Tracking of registered items if about 90% of the time nothing is logged? :D

I've heard that Auspost don't have to log tracking details online so long as they do the whole signature on delivery, is that right?

[Bartrim]

One of my wife's friends husbands is really into gundam and is trying to track down one of the shows dubbed in English (I think it was Gundam Z) can anyone help me?

[gantz]

Yup, Ezydvd have Collection One and Two available, has the option of Japanese and English

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/815309

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/816086

[sanbot]

Is it possible for a non resident to open a bank account in the US?

[jazzcomp]

^^I think so. Remotely or physically?

[sanbot]

^^I think so. Remotely or physically?

Either way. Not having much luck finding a bank that does though. (which is why i asked)

[jazzcomp]

Remotely - unsure. But if you're physically in the US, you can try a checking account. If you hold a US driver's license, I think you can open one.

[SkyWarp91]

Any tips on how to write a good resume?

[Bartrim]

Can any computer savvy people out there instruct me on how to block/disable the internet on one the computers on my works server?

[5FDP]

Can any computer savvy people out there instruct me on how to block/disable the internet on one the computers on my works server?

Disconnect the modem :D Sorry, couldn't help myself.

[jazzcomp]

^^yeah, easiest thing to do. I've seen restrictions on accounts not able accessing the internet thru any PC. But disabling access for the PC - the hardware input above. :)

[Bartrim]

Okay let me rephrase that. How I can block facebook on one of my work computers without my brother working out how to unblock it?

[5FDP]

Okay let me rephrase that. How I can block facebook on one of my work computers without my brother working out how to unblock it?

I've done this at home. I am setup as the admin and running trend micro AV s/w. Through trend micro you can block any website by adding them to a list. To unblock them, you need to enter a p/w.

Hope that helps (more than my last suggestion :p)

[Hursticon]

I've done this at home. I am setup as the admin and running trend micro AV s/w. Through trend micro you can block any website by adding them to a list. To unblock them, you need to enter a p/w.

Hope that helps (more than my last suggestion :p)

A very good suggestion that I would recommend to those who don't consider themselves overly IT literate - not to degrade the suggestion at all though as it is a very effective one. :)
If you feel a little bit more game Bartrim, I'd suggest blocking Facebook's IP address in the router's firewall, it's a little more drastic and involving but I doubt he'd think to look there, mind you nobody else would be able to use Facebook either - which may or may not be a bad thing. ;)

[Bartrim]

I've done this at home. I am setup as the admin and running trend micro AV s/w. Through trend micro you can block any website by adding them to a list. To unblock them, you need to enter a p/w.

Hope that helps (more than my last suggestion :p)

LOL I didn't mind that first suggestion. It was better then breaking his fingers which was the road I was travelling down. Unfortunately I don't have trend micro av s/w (I know being a tigers supporter you think I would:o:p)


A very good suggestion that I would recommend to those who don't consider themselves overly IT literate - not to degrade the suggestion at all though as it is a very effective one. :)
If you feel a little bit more game Bartrim, I'd suggest blocking Facebook's IP address in the router's firewall, it's a little more drastic and involving but I doubt he'd think to look there, mind you nobody else would be able to use Facebook either - which may or may not be a bad thing. ;)

Good suggestion. I have found a way to block it but I'll keep this in mind if he works his way around it... which he probably will:rolleyes:

[SkyWarp91]

My bedroom (which is also my TF room) is full of spiders on the ceiling? Any tips for combatting them!!?!?!

[Hursticon]

My bedroom (which is also my TF room) is full of spiders on the ceiling? Any tips for combatting them!!?!?!

I had the very same thing happen with my room and a family of Huntsman Spiderlings. :p
My approach was to just cover the shelves with sheets, basically everything you want covered - cover with sheets :p and Bomb (http://www.mortein.com.au/product_control_bomb.php) the room. :cool:
You may have to avoid using the room for a couple of hours or a day, but it'll do the trick. ;)

I felt sad and bad when I had to do it, cause personally I love spiders - I don't like not knowing where they are though and my room isn't the safest place to be. :o

*Edit: Not sure if this'll help but I've got 10ft ceilings, thought I might add that. :p

[sanbot]

Where can I buy Dr Pepper in Sydney? I bought a can today from Sweet Treats at Circular Quay today for $2.80! Is it possible to get it cheaper?!

[Hursticon]

Where can I buy Dr Pepper in Sydney? I bought a can today from Sweet Treats at Circular Quay today for $2.80! Is it possible to get it cheaper?!

Talk to 1AZRAEL1 dude - he's very good at finding that sort of thing, especially flavours of Dr. Pepper you didn't even know existed! :p:D

[sanbot]

Talk to 1AZRAEL1 dude - he's very good at finding that sort of thing, especially flavours of Dr. Pepper you didn't even know existed! :p:D

Different types? U for real dude?! When I was in the States, I only saw one type of Dr Pepper. Mann I miss the States.

[1AZRAEL1]

Talk to 1AZRAEL1 dude - he's very good at finding that sort of thing, especially flavours of Dr. Pepper you didn't even know existed! :p:D

Yep, I do find some good stuff :D

Apparently there is a store in Penrith that sells a 10pack for like 12 bucks, but I am yet to find it. Will look for it soon.


Different types? U for real dude?! When I was in the States, I only saw one type of Dr Pepper. Mann I miss the States.

Yep, there are different flavours. Normal, Cherry, Vanilla (which is awesome) and thats about all the ones I know of. I buy lots of strange drinks, got a big collection of different cans :D

[Hursticon]

Different types? U for real dude?! When I was in the States, I only saw one type of Dr Pepper. Mann I miss the States.

For real dude like I said, ask 1AZRAEL1 - he had flavours like Cherry, Lime and Orange I'm dead sure of it! :D
(I definitely remember seeing the Cherry Dr. Pepper can at his place at least ;))

*Edit: He noticed :p:D

[sanbot]

Cheers for the tip. 12bucks for 10 sounds reasonable. If you find the place be sure to let me know!

I remember we used to get it here in Australia. But guess it never grew on people.

[1AZRAEL1]

Cheers for the tip. 12bucks for 10 sounds reasonable. If you find the place be sure to let me know!

I remember we used to get it here in Australia. But guess it never grew on people.

Used to be able to buy it in 1.25L bottles. I loved it. 10 cans for $12 is probably the best you would find it for. Most places charge $2.50 a can that I see. Expensive, but worth it for me :D

[SkyWarp91]

I had the very same thing happen with my room and a family of Huntsman Spiderlings. :p
My approach was to just cover the shelves with sheets, basically everything you want covered - cover with sheets :p and Bomb (http://www.mortein.com.au/product_control_bomb.php) the room. :cool:
You may have to avoid using the room for a couple of hours or a day, but it'll do the trick. ;)

I felt sad and bad when I had to do it, cause personally I love spiders - I don't like not knowing where they are though and my room isn't the safest place to be. :o

*Edit: Not sure if this'll help but I've got 10ft ceilings, thought I might add that. :p

Wow, that actually sounds awesome. I'm gonna look for one of those ASAP, gonna love the part where I'm cleaning up spider corpses!

[jazzcomp]

Why is 90 Gem and 73mate doesn't have audio on my LCD TV? I thought it was my antenna reception but i have no problem with my PC HDTV receiver on a regular antenna. Must be the TV?

BTW the TV is LG?

[Autocon]

Why is 90 Gem and 73mate doesn't have audio on my LCD TV? I thought it was my antenna reception but i have no problem with my PC HDTV receiver on a regular antenna. Must be the TV?

BTW the TV is LG?

i find the sound on HD channels are low compared to non HD channels?:confused: i have a HD reciever

[Hursticon]

i find the sound on HD channels are low compared to non HD channels?:confused: i have a HD reciever

HD TV channels are broadcasted with 5.1 surround sound whereas the SD channels are broadcasted in plain stereo. :cool:

Now if you've only got a 2 speaker/stereo speakered TV, then you'll find that the HD channels will have a lower audible volume because 3.1 out of the 5.1 audio channels aren't being produced :eek:
If you add a 5.1 surround sound speaker unit to your entertainment setup, or your TV is able to downmix 5.1 surround sound signals to stereo signals, you'll find that there wont be a difference at all. ;):D

I too have this problem as I only have a stereo TV. :(

[jazzcomp]

i find the sound on HD channels are low compared to non HD channels?:confused: i have a HD reciever
At least there's audio :) I don't have audio for 2 digital channels :(

[Bartrim]

I know it's probable been asked alot but I couldn't find it (mainly due to my incompitent searching abilities:o) but a friend is shipping something about the size of a voyager size tf box from the U.S to me. Because it's a favour I'm working out the shipping as I am paying for it. Does anybody have any reccomendations? (non tf related BTW)

[Sharky]

I know it's probable been asked alot but I couldn't find it (mainly due to my incompitent searching abilities:o) but a friend is shipping something about the size of a voyager size tf box from the U.S to me. Because it's a favour I'm working out the shipping as I am paying for it. Does anybody have any reccomendations? (non tf related BTW)

This may or may not help (http://www.usps.com/prices/priority-mail-international-prices.htm#cz)

[GoktimusPrime]

You know those cars that drive around with the strobe lights on top that have the words "Law Enforcement" written on them... what are they? Are they private cops?

[gantz]

Strobe lights or LEDs?

That is pretty strange......

[GoktimusPrime]

well... like siren lights on top of the roof of the vehicle, and in the middle it says "Law Enforcement." -- only seen them in Sydney though, never seen them in Canberra.

[optimus1]

AFP? Aust. Federal Police?

[GoktimusPrime]

No, AFP have clearly marked vehicles that actually say "Police" -- these cars I'm talking about don't have the word "Police" written on them anywhere, just "Law Enforcement". ???

[Bartrim]

No, AFP have clearly marked vehicles that actually say "Police" -- these cars I'm talking about don't have the word "Police" written on them anywhere, just "Law Enforcement". ???

Maybe it was just Chuck Norris driving around:p

[SkyWarp91]

Thinking of my next media project to work on.

A) A mini-series about Video Games.

B) Kre-O Shorts.

C) Halo Mega-Blok Shorts.

Which one do you guys think I should pursue?

[GoktimusPrime]

TF toy stop motion? ;)

[UltraMarginal]

Thinking of my next media project to work on.

A) A mini-series about Video Games.

B) Kre-O Shorts.

C) Halo Mega-Blok Shorts.

Which one do you guys think I should pursue?

Hasbro aree already doing Kre-O shorts but I don't think there will ever be enough.

though Halo Mega-Blok shorts could also be very good. bring on some more RedVs Blue style humour.
"looks more like a Puma":D

[Skullcruncher]

LED or LCD TV? Is there any correlation to tv size and if one is better than the other?

Looking at a 40' tv which would have plenty of sport viewed on it. :D

[SkyWarp91]

Hasbro aree already doing Kre-O shorts but I don't think there will ever be enough.

though Halo Mega-Blok shorts could also be very good. bring on some more RedVs Blue style humour.
"looks more like a Puma":D


TF toy stop motion? ;)

Thanks for suggestions you two, might do a quickie that combines both Kre-Os and Mega Bloks :)


LED or LCD TV? Is there any correlation to tv size and if one is better than the other?

Looking at a 40' tv which would have plenty of sport viewed on it. :D

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/the-difference-between-lcd-and-led-tvs/

^ This should help :)

[UltraMarginal]

good link.

personally I have gone for LED backlit LCD as the picture is supposed to also have a higher response time, therefore less ghosting in fast motion images.

have fun searching and when you find a model you like look for it on STATICICE.com.au so you can get a good price, even take those prices into JB to get a match.

[Skullcruncher]

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/the-difference-between-lcd-and-led-tvs/

^ This should help :)

Excellent thanks skywarp - good idea on the price match too UM I totally forgot about doing that! :)

[SkyWarp91]

What do I do with excess recyclable waste (cardboard backings), I bought a big order from the states and have so many excess packaging and none of it fits into my family's recycling bin. Any tips? Am I allowed to drop it off at a Recycling Facility that I'm willing to drive to?

[GoktimusPrime]

Just fold it up and stick it in your garage until your recycling bin has space. Maybe dispose of a few boxes per fortnight. Heh, you should've seen what I was doing in 2005 when I decided to do a MASSIVE box purge. From 1997 until then I'd never thrown a TF box away and after eight years they were just wasting too much space. So I had this mountain of TF boxes sitting in the back of my driveway for months as I gradually turfed them out! Nearly a year later when I was moving out, I just took what was left to a waste management facility. :p Ho boy... that was hectic. Even now I have a small collection of TF boxes sitting in my garage (no space in my TF room)... and that's despite the fact that since 2005 I do chuck out most of my TF boxes - only keep the ones that I like. I just happen to like a lot of them (I can't bring myself to chuck out any of my eHobby TF boxes despite their generic design... weird, no?).

[UltraMarginal]

What do I do with excess recyclable waste (cardboard backings), I bought a big order from the states and have so many excess packaging and none of it fits into my family's recycling bin. Any tips? Am I allowed to drop it off at a Recycling Facility that I'm willing to drive to?

Sell all you're awesome transformers to us really cheap, and use the packaging to send them to us:p

I often use my left over packaging to post stuff that I sell here or eBay. saves both myself and the purchaser.

[Hursticon]

I often use my left over packaging to post stuff that I sell here or eBay. saves both myself and the purchaser.

I do the very same :cool:, that or it ends up in the Recycling bin but I'm sure you could take it to a waste disposal facility if you were really pressed for space Skywarp ;), bare in mind though that if SA is anything like NSW you'll be charged a mint to do so. :rolleyes:

[SkyWarp91]

1) Is an iPhone worth getting? And where can I get the cheapest one with a real good camera?

2) I'm looking for a decent photographic camera with manual focus, budget at max $750, anyone know any good cameras?

[Gutsman Heavy]

Best get a samsung galaxy 3 or wait for the competing iphone (bah) to come out.

[SkyWarp91]

Best get a samsung galaxy 3 or wait for the competing iphone (bah) to come out.

Thinking of getting an iPhone, I've been really impressed with my brother's iPhone 3.

[swoop]

I've got over 40 items in my pile of loot on big bad and I've been waiting for the Optimus/megatron entertainment pack and dead end, airachnid and bb recoil our to get in before I ship it. If I wait for those two to get in it will put me over a thousand dollars with shipping. Will I get charged import tax on that or is the thousand dollar limit just on the goods not including the cost of shipping?

[swoop]

Got my answer

[SkyWarp91]

Got my answer

what was it man? I want to know as well as I might be in the same situation as you!

[swoop]

It only applies to the value of the goods not the shipping cost. So I've got $700 of goods at the moment and $200 of shipping. I can buy another$299 and I won't have to worry about the import tax

[Senor_2]

1) Is an iPhone worth getting? And where can I get the cheapest one with a real good camera?

2) I'm looking for a decent photographic camera with manual focus, budget at max $750, anyone know any good cameras?

1) Not a fan of iphone's personally, but if you must get one, Kogan generally sell them for decent prices, but best to shop around as there isn't much margin in iphones (Apple control the pricing very strictly)

2) Are you after a point and shoot or DSLR?

[SkyWarp91]

1) Not a fan of iphone's personally, but if you must get one, Kogan generally sell them for decent prices, but best to shop around as there isn't much margin in iphones (Apple control the pricing very strictly)

2) Are you after a point and shoot or DSLR?

1) Thanks, I'll probably wait till the iPhone 5 comes out then I can get the previous models for cheaper.

2) A DSLR

[Senor_2]

With a budget of $750 I'd be looking at grey imports, much of a muchness between Canon and Nikon these days, a lot of it is down to personal preference (I'm a Canon guy) and compatibility of lenses and accesories.

Some examples, these guys are in Aus:
Canon-550D (http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/products/Canon-550D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Twin-Lens-Kit.html)
Nikon-D3200 (http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/products/Nikon-D3200-Digital-SLR-Camera-with-AF%252dS-DX-NIKKOR-18%252d55mm-1%3A3.5%252d5.6G-VR-Lens.html)

And overseas, so need to take shipping into account:
DigitalRev (http://www.digitalrev.com/category/digital-slrs/MQ_A_A#show=1&col=6&size=40&page=1)

[SkyWarp91]

For some reason my remote computer which uses a wireless adapter is getting better download speeds than that of my base computer, which is plugged directly into the modem via an ethernet cable. I've changed the splitter and ethernet cables to better versions which does increase the speeds mildly, but speeds, particulary through the Steam platform are still slower. Any particularly reasons why? I have a Billion 7800N modem/reuter.

[Yukitora]

My internet only likes to work during certain hours. I believe it may have a spark and feels that it doesn't have to work at lunch. Also, I replaced my motherboard and now my monitor don't work. No signal. Is a biostar pv4...m... Something. Ideas?

[Senor_2]

My internet only likes to work during certain hours. I believe it may have a spark and feels that it doesn't have to work at lunch. Also, I replaced my motherboard and now my monitor don't work. No signal. Is a biostar pv4...m... Something. Ideas?

Do you have a dedicated video card? If you've swapped in a new mobo with onboard graphics, plug in your monitor to that first as it would be the default output. If not, need more info on your setup.

[jazzcomp]

Would jbhifi still sell something that was on sale last 31 Dec today at the sale price?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Would jbhifi still sell something that was on sale last 31 Dec today at the sale price?

I'd just ask them, they probably will. got nothing to lose by asking

[jazzcomp]

Anyone tried writing return to sender, undeliverable, not at this address to international mail? Would that work?

I'm contemplating putting these overseas mail in the recycling bin. :)

[jazzcomp]

I'd just ask them, they probably will. got nothing to lose by asking
Didn't work :( sale over.

[snaketales]

At what point did Stephen King novels stop being made into mainstream (i.e general release) movies?

I reckon the last one was Misery. It was about then that I felt he started writing about writing (his next book was The Dark Half) and he lost me.

[Megatron]

At what point did Stephen King novels stop being made into mainstream (i.e general release) movies?

I reckon the last one was Misery. It was about then that I felt he started writing about writing (his next book was The Dark Half) and he lost me.

I don't think they've stopped. Misery (1987) is an old one, as is The Dark Half (1989) - there's been many movie adaptations since then and still more to come. Here's a list you can check out (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_adaptations_of_works_by_Stephen_King). There's also a steady stream of new books recently published and in the works. Bibliography link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King_bibliography).

I used to read a lot of his books; my most favorite is and always will be Christine. :D

[i_amtrunks]

At what point did Stephen King novels stop being made into mainstream (i.e general release) movies?

I reckon the last one was Misery. It was about then that I felt he started writing about writing (his next book was The Dark Half) and he lost me.

I thinks some of them are getting too expensive CG wise.

Under the dome is getting made into a miniseries, pilot is being filmed sometime this autumn (american spring)

[snaketales]

I don't think they've stopped. Misery (1987) is an old one, as is The Dark Half (1989) - there's been many movie adaptations since then and still more to come. Here's a list you can check out (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_adaptations_of_works_by_Stephen_King). There's also a steady stream of new books recently published and in the works. Bibliography link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King_bibliography).

I used to read a lot of his books; my most favorite is and always will be Christine. :D

Geez the last movie I've seen on that list is The Lawnmower Man (which had bugger all to do with the original short story). I had heard of Green Mile and Shawshank; neglected to mention in my original post I was referring to the horror/sci fi stuff.

[morg176]

Took a risk and bought the 24" bauhn tv from aldi [sat 12 jan 2013]
still getting used to the difference in aspect ratio and the dullness in the colour...

the problem is that the tv will not pick up any digital channels...at all. Admittedly the old tv never really picked up a decent free to air analogue picture but it was 15 years old.

and yes i plugged the rf cable in to the right socket : )

if you would be so kind,
what do i need to check,
what are my options
as i would like to pick up the digital channels

the tv is set up through a non digital austar box

thankyou :D
M

[Paulbot]

Took a risk and bought the 24" bauhn tv from aldi [sat 12 jan 2013]
still getting used to the difference in aspect ratio and the dullness in the colour...

the problem is that the tv will not pick up any digital channels...at all. Admittedly the old tv never really picked up a decent free to air analogue picture but it was 15 years old.

and yes i plugged the rf cable in to the right socket : )

if you would be so kind,
what do i need to check,
what are my options
as i would like to pick up the digital channels

the tv is set up through a non digital austar box

thankyou :D
M

Did the TV have a "digital ready" type sticker on it? I think they are supposed to now to be able to be sold. Maybe there's another set of channels/mode for digital? I know on TVs Ive used lately you have to select a different setting to see Analogue channels. If you are still having trouble I'd suggest returning it and getting your money back.

[5FDP]

Is it possible to re-laminate a poster that's already been laminated? For some back-story on this, the poster is about 15 years old and has developed some bubbles under the original laminate.

[Hursticon]

Is it possible to re-laminate a poster that's already been laminated? For some back-story on this, the poster is about 15 years old and has developed some bubbles under the original laminate.

I don't see why not; if you were to take it to someone, they'd just remove it from the original laminate & apply a new one wouldn't they? :o

[Bidoofdude]

Isn't removing laminate really risky and time consuming?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I pulled an old lamintaed something apart a while ago to see what would happen, and it tore the picture up, so I think the laminate gets stuck to the surface somehow. I'd take it to a printers and ask them, they'd propabaly know.

[5FDP]

Thanks for the feedback guys :) Yeah, having the poster torn apart is the last thing that I would want to happen. I think I would cry :( (manly tears not little girly ones :p)

[jazzcomp]

Took a risk and bought the 24" bauhn tv from aldi [sat 12 jan 2013]
still getting used to the difference in aspect ratio and the dullness in the colour...

the problem is that the tv will not pick up any digital channels...at all. Admittedly the old tv never really picked up a decent free to air analogue picture but it was 15 years old.

and yes i plugged the rf cable in to the right socket : )

if you would be so kind,
what do i need to check,
what are my options
as i would like to pick up the digital channels

the tv is set up through a non digital austar box

thankyou :D
M
Is it this one?
http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_25026.htm

If it is, then it has HD Tuner.

You need to test the antenna/signal reception in your area. Maybe with a digital setup box?

If it doesn't get digital channels thru the box in your old TV or with the ALDI one, then you can't get digital channels. :(

You'll need a new antenna or a signal booster or both.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

One for the computer peoples I guess.

I just bought some more ram for my little netbook, so it's now running 2gb ram with a 1.83ghz processor.

What exactly does the RAM do? I have been checking stuff out and managed to get a fair bit of extra speed by going through the 'services' and cutting useless background running things.(such as a program designed for touch screens, but it doesn't even have a touch screen) as well as cutting pretty much all of the programs that were booting p on startup.

It's zipping along rather nicely now and I notice that it seems to load up file browser images a lot quicker (say when looking at my pictures folder).

What else could I look at to get an idea of speed. And any tricks for smoother running of the processor?

[griffin]

RAM is the amount of memory it can use at one time (to work with), as in, the more RAM, the more programs you can have running at the same time.
So you can have a big hard drive, and fast processing speed, but if you don't have a big RAM to go with those two elements, your computer won't be able to do much at one time... and probably even crash.
To get an idea of what RAM your computer is currently using up (including all the background elements that you aren't even aware of), go to the Task Manager (CTRL-ALT-DEL on Windows) and look on the "Processes" tab. It will list everything your computer is currently processing (if you sort by Memory, you can see what elements are being the biggest drain, and maybe even see programs running that you don't need or didn't realise you had).

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Thanks, I think I get it now.

Apparently the biggest drain on my computer is Chrome, Skype, windows explorer and something to do with the desktop. Oddly, despite only have three Chrome tabs open, I have 6 processes running, apparently all to do with chrome. Hmmmm.

I have noticed that pages have been loading better and graphic intensive pages work better too, so it was worth the effort.

[SkyWarp91]

Thanks, I think I get it now.

Apparently the biggest drain on my computer is Chrome, Skype, windows explorer and something to do with the desktop. Oddly, despite only have three Chrome tabs open, I have 6 processes running, apparently all to do with chrome. Hmmmm.

I have noticed that pages have been loading better and graphic intensive pages work better too, so it was worth the effort.

Maybe it's the plugins within Chrome like the flash-java plugins?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Maybe it's the plugins within Chrome like the flash-java plugins?

Yeah, apparently that's what it is. Google is a wonderful thing and I feel so much more knowledgeable than before since doing the ram in my lappy:D

[lancalot]

What else could I look at to get an idea of speed. And any tricks for smoother running of the processor?

you can use this program to clean up your computer abit better ...it got all the tools ...but i mainly use the one click ...to clean up everything like emptying your trash and temp etc....and also startup manager where you can see which program is loading on startup...just don't use the registry defrag!

Glary Utilities
http://www.glarysoft.com/

[morg176]

Finally found some of the alcohol markers (alcohol based ink as opposed to water based ink) that I have been wanting to try.

But, they are $5 each:eek:, which most would think that is an ok price.
I did a little homework and found that I can get the whole 192 colours for about $200 from a site called ' aliexpress.com '

The pens would come from china
apparently shipping is free [3 days processing, 3-6 shipping)

Q: Has anyone used aliexpress.com to buy things or similarly purchase items frequently from websites (not in aus or english speaking countries)

:D thanks for advice

[morg176]

Q: Has anyone used aliexpress.com to buy things or similarly purchase items frequently from websites (not in aus or english speaking countries)

have decided not to go with aliexpress as many people who had used it wish they had not.

ebay may be an alternative. what are your experiences with ebay, both good and bad experiences welcomed :D

[Sinnertwin]

ebay may be an alternative. what are your experiences with ebay, both good and bad experiences welcomed :D

Good. I always try to deal with individuals who have a 99.5-100% feedback. I read their rwcent feedback thoroughly and try to determine what the main issue was in regards to receiving a neutral or negative response. If i'm satisfied that the issue isn't enough to deter me from my purchase, i proceed. Shipping wise, i always take the registered option.

[Yukitora]

Cossy question: i need an object for Depthcharges eyes. round, oval and red. any objects out there that may be similar? they need to be already curved, not a flat shape.

[UltraMarginal]

Cossy question: i need an object for Depthcharges eyes. round, oval and red. any objects out there that may be similar? they need to be already curved, not a flat shape.

will you be looking through the eyes, or somewhere else?

[Yukitora]

Mainly the nose....

[jazzcomp]

What's your view of grey import phones? Samsung doesn't honour warranties on non-AU stock I heard. I have interest in a Samsung Galaxy S4 but the price difference in AU vs non-AU makes me choose the cheaper option. Which online seller is the best in terms of warranties? Or would you recommend?

Becextech
Techrific - Melbourne based
DWI
Others?

[Skullcruncher]

Whats the best free web page design software around? Looking for something for someone who can barely navigate around otca (me) :D:D

[lancalot]

Whats the best free web page design software around? Looking for something for someone who can barely navigate around otca (me) :D:D

Try this out....
http://www.wix.com/

[Skullcruncher]

Try this out....
http://www.wix.com/

Thanks I do have some hosting available so really looking for software rather than online tools.

[lancalot]

Thanks I do have some hosting available so really looking for software rather than online tools.

Well most of the software are pretty complicated , so you should just use that to create your site then copy over the whole web page then host it yourself ...

[Skullcruncher]

I am having a senior moment - what do we call these in Australia? I have always just called them capsule machines.

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/143/383236585_64ebc640c1_o.jpg

In japan they are called gashpon. I think.

[Megatron]

I am having a senior moment - what do we call these in Australia? I have always just called them capsule machines.

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/143/383236585_64ebc640c1_o.jpg

In japan they are called gashpon. I think.

Yep, Gashapon (or gachapon) vending machines. Here's some info about them from Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gashapon).

[Skullcruncher]

Hmmm thanks but I still think when these are in australian malls they are called somehting else.... maybe it was just capsule vending machines........ US collectors refer to them as gumball machines.

[jazzcomp]

Anyone have experience with Amazon payments? Is it similar/equivalent to Paypal? How's the conversion rate? Do they take international accounts?

[UltraMarginal]

Hmmm thanks but I still think when these are in australian malls they are called somehting else.... maybe it was just capsule vending machines........ US collectors refer to them as gumball machines.

I think we call them the same thing, maybe. little ball machine?


Anyone have experience with Amazon payments? Is it similar/equivalent to Paypal? How's the conversion rate? Do they take international accounts?

Amazon.com allows payment through paypal. like everyone else they skim a few cents on the conversion rate, or you can pay in US$ and have conversion through paypal, or you can do the conversion at your bank.

as for international bank accounts I'm not sure. I can't remember off the top of my head if I used paypal or my australian visa debit last time I made a purchase with them.

[Bidoofdude]

Just packed away all the less attractive boxes into a big box to be stored on top of my cupboard. For some reason, I felt like the time I first layed hands upon Generations Thundercracker, my first newer transformer.

While putting them in, for some reason, I felt a weird sense of loss, like I was giving them away. :confused: Has anyone else experienced this?

It is really weird. Maybe the combination of a warm day and the sight of less things cluttering my shelves? :confused:

[Trent]

Anyone installed one of these (http://sockitz.com.au/) in their house? Is a great idea but at nearly $40 a pop + shipping I'd like some assurance that they are of decent quality.

[5FDP]

It does seem like a good idea however most USB devices now come with a powerpoint adapter (plugs onto the USB cord).

[Paulbot]

Considering a move from iPhone 4s to a Samsung Galaxy 4... Am quite attached to my apps though, but nothing I've read is really making the case for the latest iPhones being all that great. I have an Android tablet and haven't been wowed by that o/s either. Anyone made the switch and would recommend, or not?

[UltraMarginal]

Anyone installed one of these (http://sockitz.com.au/) in their house? Is a great idea but at nearly $40 a pop + shipping I'd like some assurance that they are of decent quality.
I've never used one,

It does seem like a good idea however most USB devices now come with a powerpoint adapter (plugs onto the USB cord).
and 5FDP makes a valid point.

Considering a move from iPhone 4s to a Samsung Galaxy 4... Am quite attached to my apps though, but nothing I've read is really making the case for the latest iPhones being all that great. I have an Android tablet and haven't been wowed by that o/s either. Anyone made the switch and would recommend, or not?

I've only ever used a Samsung, first an S2 and now an S4.
I'm generally very happy, the S4 does have issues with managing a 64G SD card. it tends to drop it once a week or so.

Otherwise I'm pretty happy with it as a phone and smart device.

[CBratron]

Anyone installed one of these (http://sockitz.com.au/) in their house? Is a great idea but at nearly $40 a pop + shipping I'd like some assurance that they are of decent quality.

I suppose it'd be fun to have one in your workstation.
It'd be woefully misplaced if it wasn't at desk level.

[Firestorm]

does anyone know of any good and preferably cheap hotels around Yokohama in Japan? the closer to it's Chinatown the better

[jazzcomp]

80,000 Km service - where to do it? the manufacturer service centre will charge me $800 for it. :(

Where do you recommend?

Saw this - http://www.fixedpricecarservice.com.au/ but no idea about the recommendations that came out. Roughly around $550.

[Trent]

I have a problem with my Internet. I'm hoping one of you can help cause I've got no idea.

The issue is that sometimes certain websites don't load. I don't get an error or anything it just acts like it can't find that server. This is intermittent, for example:

- Sometimes OTCA will load fine and TFW won't. Sometimes vice versa. 5 minutes later all will load fine or it will be others that refuse to load. The SDRO website refused to load for about 5 minutes today so that shows how random it can be.

- A lot of images won't load and this seems fairly consistent, especially on boards and images that are linked from photobucket accounts and whatnot

- It doesn't matter what device I use. In my house there are 2 laptops, 2 iPhones and an ipad and they all experience this issue when connected to my home wireless. When I switch to 3G on my phones the issue vanishes.

- I can no longer download comics from the Comixology app on the ipad, nor can I update apps on my iPhone. It just comes up with a download error.

That's all I can think of at the moment but I'm sure there are more issues. I have tried cycling power and restoring factory defaults on the modem. I have changed nothing recently (in fact before this issue it was about 6 months since I even logged into the modem). And the fact that it happens on all my devices says that it is either a modem problem or an ISP. I don't have easy access to another modem to test so I would basically have to buy another one.

Oh and google searches have been fruitless.




Help we OTCA-wan Kenobi. You're my only hope. :(

[UltraMarginal]

80,000 Km service - where to do it? the manufacturer service centre will charge me $800 for it. :(

Where do you recommend?

Saw this - http://www.fixedpricecarservice.com.au/ but no idea about the recommendations that came out. Roughly around $550.

I've only ever had my Suby serviced at Subaru. some are more expensive than others, what does the $800 include? if it's a major service, that might include a new battery and tyres. or other major components.

It's possible that the one you linked to will be fine, they might save money by using aftermarket parts instead of Manufacturer parts.
I don't know. I struggle to trust a lot of people in the automotive industry.




I have a problem with my Internet. I'm hoping one of you can help cause I've got no idea.

The issue is that sometimes certain websites don't load. I don't get an error or anything it just acts like it can't find that server. This is intermittent, for example:

- Sometimes OTCA will load fine and TFW won't. Sometimes vice versa. 5 minutes later all will load fine or it will be others that refuse to load. The SDRO website refused to load for about 5 minutes today so that shows how random it can be.

- A lot of images won't load and this seems fairly consistent, especially on boards and images that are linked from photobucket accounts and whatnot

- It doesn't matter what device I use. In my house there are 2 laptops, 2 iPhones and an ipad and they all experience this issue when connected to my home wireless. When I switch to 3G on my phones the issue vanishes.

- I can no longer download comics from the Comixology app on the ipad, nor can I update apps on my iPhone. It just comes up with a download error.

That's all I can think of at the moment but I'm sure there are more issues. I have tried cycling power and restoring factory defaults on the modem. I have changed nothing recently (in fact before this issue it was about 6 months since I even logged into the modem). And the fact that it happens on all my devices says that it is either a modem problem or an ISP. I don't have easy access to another modem to test so I would basically have to buy another one.

Oh and google searches have been fruitless.




Help we OTCA-wan Kenobi. You're my only hope. :(

I'm not a massive computer guy but it looks to me like you might have an issue with your connection or your router/modem.
how old is it?
do you use naked DSL or do you have a voice line into your place? It almost sounds like you've been throttled or have packet loss issues.

they are suggestions, I'm not overly sure about diagnosis. If you have a voice phone line plug just that in and see if you can get a clear line.
if yes, gradually include each other component on your line seperately and check again. this includes your ADSL splitter.
I had an ADSL splitter fail once before. I can't remember the symptoms but I remember being frustrated.

If you find any item that causes your voice signal to get staticy then that is most likely your problem and needs to be fixed or replaced.

worst case scenario, there might be a problem with the wiring in your residence.

[Trent]

The wife and I were talking this morning and we both remember a childrens show from when we were kids (mid to late 80s, maybe earlier) that featured a snail with the lid of a steel garbage can on its head. That is all we both remember.

Anyone else remember this or even better, know the name of the show??

[morg176]

i complained about my tablet (android) breaking a recharge port and thus being unusable in another thread

Now i am considering getting a better tablet, but money is the limiting factor. Looking at the samsung galaxy note, but not sure that i will use it any more that the chaep tablet i had.

would like to keep the price between $200 - $400. but if i get another 'el cheapo' one, the chances are quite good that it will break down withinin a year

got used to the 8" 4:3 screen size.

from your experiences, what are my options :D

thank you M

[lancalot]

I recommend an ipad.... I have all of them and the first one I gave to my niece and it still perfect condition , never had a problem with them at all after so many years as well ..... if you like android then a galaxy is very good... also a nexus is ok as well....just don't go for any other cheap ones ....

[morg176]

i complained about my tablet (android) breaking a recharge port and thus being unusable in another thread
Now i am considering getting a better tablet, but money is the limiting factor. Looking at the samsung galaxy note, but not sure that i will use it any more that the chaep tablet i had.
would like to keep the price between $200 - $400. but if i get another 'el cheapo' one, the chances are quite good that it will break down withinin a year
got used to the 8" 4:3 screen size.
from your experiences, what are my options :D

have decided on a galaxy note 10.1 [not the 2014 ed]. Has everything you need in a tablet. For what i want to do with it anyway. And the big plus is that you can draw on it with a wacom technology pen/stylus with 1024 pressure levels. This has me very interested. Would prefer the 2014 ed but dont want to spend that much [`$600], when i can get the standard ed for $430.

Anyone have a galaxy note 10.1? Are you happy you bought it? :D

[Omega Metro]

i complained about my tablet (android) breaking a recharge port and thus being unusable in another thread

Now i am considering getting a better tablet, but money is the limiting factor. Looking at the samsung galaxy note, but not sure that i will use it any more that the chaep tablet i had.

would like to keep the price between $200 - $400. but if i get another 'el cheapo' one, the chances are quite good that it will break down withinin a year

got used to the 8" 4:3 screen size.

from your experiences, what are my options :D

thank you M

DO NOT get a Surface! They are garbage. I have an IPad and it is brilliant. Long battery life. Easy to use. Never had a problem.

[morg176]

DO NOT get a Surface! They are garbage. I have an IPad and it is brilliant. Long battery life. Easy to use. Never had a problem.

I have no intention of getting a surface.

Not a Apple/Mac sorta person... been a PC person for decades but android is covering things for the moment. On my 10 year old netbook, im still running xp. but found that I only used it for windows only software when I had my other tablet. everything else was covered by android in some manner :D

thanks for the advice

[The_Damned]

I have no intention of getting a surface.

Not a Apple/Mac sorta person... been a PC person for decades but android is covering things for the moment. On my 10 year old netbook, im still running xp. but found that I only used it for windows only software when I had my other tablet. everything else was covered by android in some manner :D

thanks for the advice

i have the first note phone and that is awesome. I also got a galaxy tab 2 10.1 and that is pretty good too.

[morg176]

i have the first note phone and that is awesome. I also got a galaxy tab 2 10.1 and that is pretty good too.

its good to hear. mostly leaning towards the note 10.1 because you can draw on it :D

hope it works out well

[morg176]

bit the bullet and bought the galaxy note 10.1 (standard edition, not the 2014 edition), charging now,

Got it for the best price i could find. Painful spending the money, but once it is done you feel a little relieved.

:D

[Trent]

For my many photos I've taken over the years I am looking at setting up a home NAS server with offsite backup. Anyone done this? Can anyone recommend a decent NAS? What about online backup companies?

Cheers.

[Hursticon]

For my many photos I've taken over the years I am looking at setting up a home NAS server with offsite backup. Anyone done this? Can anyone recommend a decent NAS? What about online backup companies?

Cheers.

I've thought about doing this but have never really gotten around to doing it. :o

It all seems rather straight forward enough, I personally prefer to use Netgear equipment and I know that they provide a few NAS devices - Here's one for example (http://www.netgear.com.au/home/products/connected-storage/readynas-100.aspx#tab-overview). :)
I also wouldn't be surprised if they offer some sort of online facilities, as that particular device seems to have some sort of CLOUD function to it. ;)

I hope that has at least given you a start dude, let us know how you go & what you find. :cool:

[Trent]

Can anyone recommend a decent custom sticker/decal site with decent pricing?

[Dkaris]

Thinking of going to japan in january- february and looking for somewhere nice to stay in Shibuya or Shinjuku, any suggestions?