Baresi Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Who's got some cool aps for me to d/l? Downloaded Juice-Defender. What kind of apps you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 How much did you pay BH? Looking to get an S3 myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Samsung Galaxy S3 16GB for $569 - Australia's best price, save over $300. http://www.kogan.com..._term=View Deal I was going to go on a plan for $60 p/m = $1440 over 24mts However, TPG have really cheap month to month plans, one of which is $17.99 p/m, which gives $550 + Unlimited calls and 1.5G of data. No lock in contracts, but there is a one off $40 admin fee when you first join up. $569 + $40 + 17.99 x 24 = 1040 over the same period. Win! Edit: is it worth the extra $60 for the 32GB when SD cards are so cheap? Edited July 18, 2012 by LR9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 http://www.kogan.com..._term=View Deal I was going to go on a plan for $60 p/m = $1440 over 24mts However, TPG have really cheap month to month plans, one of which is $17.99 p/m, which gives $550 + Unlimited calls and 1.5G of data. No lock in contracts, but there is a one off $40 admin fee when you first join up. $569 + $40 + 17.99 x 24 = 1040 over the same period. Win! Edit: is it worth the extra $60 for the 32GB when SD cards are so cheap? live connected > TPG They are basically the 2 cheapest. Live connected worked out cheaper for me when I signed up so have a look, they both use the optus network so there isnt any difference there, and havent had any problems with LC's side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 live connected > TPG They are basically the 2 cheapest. Live connected worked out cheaper for me when I signed up so have a look, they both use the optus network so there isnt any difference there, and havent had any problems with LC's side of things. Cheers man might get that, its a little better. Are you on the $17.99 deal too? Not sure if you know, but if someone else calls you and they are on Optus does it qualify as 'Optus to Optus'? P.S. Look at they bright side, I will have $900 a month of 'LC to LC' to call you with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD. Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 hows juice defender going? applanet is good when it works... Not to great, doesnt really have that much effect on the battery tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Cheers man might get that, its a little better. Are you on the $17.99 deal too? Not sure if you know, but if someone else calls you and they are on Optus does it qualify as 'Optus to Optus'? P.S. Look at they bright side, I will have $900 a month of 'LC to LC' to call you with. I'm on an old plan, its like $16 or $16.99 a month I doubt it counts as Optus to Optus. Yeah LOL @ 'LC to LC', doubt I have ever used any of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Not sure if you know, but if someone else calls you and they are on Optus does it qualify as 'Optus to Optus'? Nope. Only Optus proper and Boost™ count towards it. Woolworths, TPG etc definitely don't. I asked the Dick at the Optus shop yesterday. How much did you pay BH? Looking to get an S3 myself. Went on the 59 cap. Would be 65 but Im an existing Optus customer. Had a look around. Telstra is uncompetitive on price, Vodafone is similar in value etc but customer service and reception are my major issues with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Telstra is uncompetitive on price Telstra is very competitive in price if you are looking for a good quality service, because they are the only provider. They could probably get away with charging even more if they wanted too as they are basically in a monopoly position when it comes to high quality service mobile service. Though it is expensive for personnel use if you arent balling, but for business and those who have and are willing to spend the money its pretty much the only way to go. Having said that, I am on the most poverty of all providers, so obviously I dont mind sacrificing a decent service for $50/month saving. Just ranting cause I hate that we only have 3 networks in this country, and 1 is for CEOs, while the other I dont understand how they are even still operating given their network over the last few years. Anyway, anyone have any idea when does the new iphone come out? Need to buy an iphone but its a pretty gay time to do so in terms of getting good value. Once a new one comes out, should be able to get the old one cheaper or at least be getting the new one for the high price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Tesla, Live Connected is brilliant, thanks for the heads up man. If anyone has a phone contract expiring soon I'd strongly recommend getting on board, you'll save around 60-85% on your phone bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 get the whole terrace on board so we can actually use our LC to LC credit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Telstra is very competitive in price if you are looking for a good quality service, because they are the only provider. They could probably get away with charging even more if they wanted too as they are basically in a monopoly position when it comes to high quality service mobile service. Though it is expensive for personnel use if you arent balling, but for business and those who have and are willing to spend the money its pretty much the only way to go. Having said that, I am on the most poverty of all providers, so obviously I dont mind sacrificing a decent service for $50/month saving. Just ranting cause I hate that we only have 3 networks in this country, and 1 is for CEOs, while the other I dont understand how they are even still operating given their network over the last few years. Anyway, anyone have any idea when does the new iphone come out? Need to buy an iphone but its a pretty gay time to do so in terms of getting good value. Once a new one comes out, should be able to get the old one cheaper or at least be getting the new one for the high price. where I live, you pretty much got no choice, but to be with telstra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 On my galaxy 3, I'm losing about 30-40% of battery over night, is this normal? My WiFi and Bluetooth are switched off but my phone is using almost 60% of battery on cell standby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 On my galaxy 3, I'm losing about 30-40% of battery over night, is this normal? My WiFi and Bluetooth are switched off but my phone is using almost 60% of battery on cell standby. Put your phone on Aeroplane/Flight mode overnight... See how much it uses. If it's still outrageous, check if you have many background apps running, and if you do, kill them, and try it overnight again. There's really no way of knowing what it is, or why, unless you try to eliminate options one at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Its a Deep Sleep issue with the CPU. Sounds like Samsung have fucked up the automatic CPU governing. The CPU should slow itself down to a really low speed while phone is in sleep mode(screen switched off). After a bit of googling, people are downloading "SetCPU" and adjusting the cpu settings that way to make it more efficient. Should have a got a HTC OneX sits in Standby mode like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 There you go, LR9... Should have done my research! Haha. Thanks, Baz. Also, my Razr is brilliant in stand-by as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Oooh you got the new one? Show me next time you see me. I was tempted to get one, but promised myself I'd only get a HTC android. I got suckered in by my Sony X10 specs only to be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Its a Deep Sleep issue with the CPU. Sounds like Samsung have fucked up the automatic CPU governing. The CPU should slow itself down to a really low speed while phone is in sleep mode(screen switched off). After a bit of googling, people are downloading "SetCPU" and adjusting the cpu settings that way to make it more efficient. Should have a got a HTC OneX sits in Standby mode like a charm. P.s. my Sony X10 did the same thing. Samsung will most likely push out an update to correct it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Oooh you got the new one? Show me next time you see me. I was tempted to get one, but promised myself I'd only get a HTC android. I got suckered in by my Sony X10 specs only to be disappointed. Indeed. Will do, remind me if I forget. Was going to go with the GS2 (this was in January, and I was gonna jump on the bandwagon), but had the option of getting the Razr for $0 on a plan that was $10 cheaper... Very very impressed with the whole thing. Also, really like Motorola's UI, despite all the criticism it has got. Aaand, Optus finally releasing ICS on it. 4.04 - Optus Approved - Awaiting Manufacturer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 ICS is great. I'm now using Nova Launcher for the home screen and app drawer with Widget Locker for lock screen customisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 What's the deal with 'Safe Mode' fone has gone into it twice in a week and I don't know why, or how to get out of it without turning the phone off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Take it back to where ever you bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Actually, sounds like you are holding the menu button down whenever you turn it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 My phone has only used 30% of battery over '1d 10h 22m' I've made a few voice calls, sent some texts and listened to hours of music. Main thing I haven't used is the browser, which seems to the biggest battery drainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 3G, 4G and wifi aren't great for battery life at all lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 4G is meant to be used like Wifi, only when in range and when its needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 'A survey by research firm IDC showed Samsung shipped 50.2 million smartphones globally in the April-June period, while Apple sold 26 million iPhones. IDC said Samsung held 32.6 per cent of the market to 16.9 per cent for Apple.' 'Samsung is the leading maker of smartphones using Google's Android operating system, which has become the most popular platform despite complaints from Apple that it has infringed on its patents.' http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/apple-samsung-case-heads-to-jury-in-us/story-e6frf7k6-1226455431591 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 If apple win that case... it could have a domino effect and we'd be stuck with a sub-standard products in the iPhone/iOS. if that happens... windows mobile ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Apple wont win. Pretty sure Motorola, HP(Palm) and Samsung can take them to the cleaners for many many patent breaches. Apple is probably the youngest player in the phone market. They havent invented shit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 lol: http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/24/3266391/apple-samsung-patent-damages-verdict Fuck this planet, moving to Mars once its ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I guess Apple have a fair point, their sales of the iPhone, iPhone3G and 3GS would have been slowed due the aesthetic similarities with the Samsung device. Surely Samsung can appeal or counter-sue. I dont really know how it all works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 The comments below the article are pretty gay tbh, so many iFags who think that the only Android phones are Samsung,"... I personally cant wait to hear the excuses that the android geeks fanboys will come up with."a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 lol who cares, they pay $1bn they will eventually make another $325823592 billion out of this. They are now the top smart phone maker and their brand seems to have increased in reputation across the board. Now Samsung is considered the top brand for everything it seems. People creaming themselves over Samsung TVs etc., and it seems to me to have happened about the time they blew up for phones. $1bn is pocket change compared to the benefits they have accrued, the only problem is the potential injunction stopping them from selling the products. Also I bet the jury was full of iPhags, which explains the verdict. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Also I bet the jury was full of iPhags, which explains the verdict. THIS! Also, did you chaps see: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/morning_call/2012/08/south-korea-court-weighs-in-on-samsung.html TLDR: South Korean Court found that Apple has infringed upon 2 of Samsung's Patents and Samsung has infringed on 1 of Apple's. Outcome: the court has banned sales in South Korea of Apple’s iPhone 4 and iPad 2, Samsung’s Galaxy SII and Galaxy Nexus smartphones and Galaxy Tab and Galaxy 10.1 tablet computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 stock up on Motorola Mobility shares chaps... If samsung does indeed suffer... Motorola Mobility (now owned by Google) will soar! Motorola hardware is rock solid and now that they have the backing by the worlds greatest mobile OS. can only be a win win. ASUS is a dark horse to look out for too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Better tip would be to buy Samsung shares, market would have already priced in the results of the law suit, and since its my opinion that most people are overestimating how bad this is for Samsung, it would mean their share price is cheaper than it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Jelly bean out tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Out for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 im guessing samsung S3 but probably not incorporated with branded phones as yet... optus take there time... telstra take longer... and good luck if your with vodafone... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 lol, I've had 2 minor over the air updates since I got it. Vodafone is an international company so It shouldnt be to far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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