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    From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.politics on Fri Sep 18 14:39:26 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics


    https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/phones/mobile-phones/articles/smartphones-to-avoid
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  • From Petzl@petzlx@gmail.com to aus.politics on Fri Sep 18 20:23:01 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    On Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:39:26 +1000, "Rod Speed"
    <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:


    https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/phones/mobile-phones/articles/smartphones-to-avoid

    No doubt it's correct
    Bought my MOTO 5G plus on there advice at time. years ago now
    Does all I need.
    Times change there is always new brooms coming out

    (Amaysim deal old customer now retired) it cost me $30 for 3 month
    with 4Gb of data a month don't even use that, use my home WiFi mainly
    Again from Amaysim 500 down 40 up $50 a month.

    they are now coming out with top camera installed by top camera
    manufactures ZEIS
    Above my pay grade, but TEMU are selling the full unit
    (be careful of scams video when opening box incase you need a refund)
    I see it's made in Vietnam <https://www.temu.com/au/vivo--ultra-16gb-1tb-with-photography-kit-bundle-200-brand-new-g-605114148448271.html?_oak_mp_inf=EI%2FQ9%2B6Ry4kBGiBmMmMwOWFhZGVmNTY0ZjNkYWE1NzQwODE3MWQyZGM1OCCLyLHqiDQ%3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Flocal-image%2Fs103%2Fd4662e04%2F185bf8ad-b0c5-4ead-95ce-e6c54555de7f%2Fa4046dfa16b9412ff835e5f0cce1f941.png&spec_gallery_id=34822484349&refer_page_sn=10009&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MzA4MjIw&search_key=Vivo%20X300%20Ultra&refer_page_el_sn=200049&ab_scene=1&_x_sessn_id=vdz5rf3bkb&refer_page_name=search_result&refer_page_id=10009_1789076984135_wre2vygq6f>
    https://tinyurl.com/2j7uvb7e
    Details
    Display Type:
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    SIM Card Slot Count:
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    VIVO
    Wireless Property:
    Including 2.4G/3G/4G/5G and other functions
    Refresh Rate:
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    Does It Support Coordinated Fast Charging?:
    Yes
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    Product Charging Port:
    Type-C Port Charging
    Applicable Age Group:
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    Is It A Smartphone?:
    Yes
    Screen Size Division (inches):
    6 Inches And Above
    Service Provider:
    Unlock
    Item ID:
    KKM654W016
    Origin:
    Vietnam
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    --
    Petzl

    Our Australian commonwealth has survived numerous recessions, one
    major depression, and two world wars.
    Doubt if it will survive under a Albanese Labor Government.
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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.politics on Sat Sep 19 03:29:36 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote

    https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/phones/mobile-phones/articles/smartphones-to-avoid

    No doubt it's correct

    Bought my MOTO 5G plus on there advice at time. years ago now

    Does all I need.

    Times change there is always new brooms coming out

    Their point is that that other phone were better value AT THE TIME

    (Amaysim deal old customer now retired) it cost me $30 for 3 month
    with 4Gb of data a month don't even use that, use my home WiFi mainly
    Again from Amaysim 500 down 40 up $50 a month.

    Irrelevant to which phone to have on it

    they are now coming out with top camera installed by top camera
    manufactures ZEIS

    Irrelevant to what a steaming turd yours is and always was
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  • From Petzl@petzlx@gmail.com to aus.politics on Sat Sep 19 06:32:51 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    On Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:29:36 +1000, "Rod Speed"
    <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:

    Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote

    https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/phones/mobile-phones/articles/smartphones-to-avoid

    No doubt it's correct

    Bought my MOTO 5G plus on there advice at time. years ago now

    Does all I need.

    Times change there is always new brooms coming out

    Their point is that that other phone were better value AT THE TIME

    (Amaysim deal old customer now retired) it cost me $30 for 3 month
    with 4Gb of data a month don't even use that, use my home WiFi mainly
    Again from Amaysim 500 down 40 up $50 a month.

    Irrelevant to which phone to have on it

    they are now coming out with top camera installed by top camera
    manufactures ZEIS

    Irrelevant to what a steaming turd yours is and always was

    Bought my MOTO 5G plus on there advice at time. years ago now
    Does all I need, and more, nice BIG screen,
    Unlike many/most Apple mobiles.
    "Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has a bigger screen than many standard Apple
    iPhones"
    <https://share.google/aimode/xg1vSmJVsK9w0gdLu>
    No good having a Smart Phone you can't read/see.
    --
    Petzl
    What happens when the insane are "voted" (preferences) to lead our
    Christian Commonwealth!

    "The definition of insanity is doing something over and over again
    and expecting a different result"
    Then stop voting Labor/"Greens"/Teals!
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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.politics on Sat Sep 19 07:24:21 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
    Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote

    https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/phones/mobile-phones/articles/smartphones-to-avoid

    No doubt it's correct

    Bought my MOTO 5G plus on there advice at time. years ago now

    There was no 5G years ago

    Does all I need.

    Times change there is always new brooms coming out

    Their point is that that other phone were better value AT THE TIME

    (Amaysim deal old customer now retired) it cost me $30 for 3 month
    with 4Gb of data a month don't even use that, use my home WiFi mainly
    Again from Amaysim 500 down 40 up $50 a month.

    Irrelevant to which phone to have on it

    they are now coming out with top camera installed by top camera
    manufactures ZEIS

    Irrelevant to what a steaming turd yours is and always was

    <reams of repetetive shit flushed where it belongs

    Unlike many/most Apple mobiles.

    You never could bullshit and lie your way out of a wet paper bag

    "Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has a bigger screenthan many standard Apple iPhones"

    That's not what you bought, you pathetic excuse for a bullshit artist

    No good having a Smart Phone you can't read/see.

    More of your mindless bullshit
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  • From Petzl@petzlx@gmail.com to aus.politics on Sat Sep 19 08:17:30 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    On Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:24:21 +1000, "Rod Speed"
    <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:

    "Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has a bigger screenthan many standard Apple
    iPhones"

    That's not what you bought, you pathetic excuse for a bullshit artist

    No good having a Smart Phone you can't read/see.

    More of your mindless bullshit

    I've got a BIG 6.7inch one!
    (MOTO 5G plus) why you so sad?
    --
    "To err is human,
    but to really foul things up requires a computer."
    English poet Alexander Pope 1711.
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  • From Ozix@ozix@xizo.am to aus.politics on Sat Sep 19 06:52:44 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    Rod Speed wrote:

    https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/phones/mobile-phones/articles/smartphones-to-avoid


    Yes HMD Nokias were poor value for money, why they killed the brand.
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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.politics on Sat Sep 19 09:04:34 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
    Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote

    "Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has a bigger screen
    than many standard Apple iPhones"

    That's not what you bought, you pathetic excuse for a bullshit artist

    No good having a Smart Phone you can't read/see.

    More of your mindless bullshit

    I've got a BIG 6.7inch one!

    Because your eyes are fucked

    Irrelevant to what phones are useless
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  • From Rod Speed@rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com to aus.politics on Sat Sep 19 09:06:45 2026
    From Newsgroup: aus.politics

    Ozix <ozix@xizo.am> wrote
    Rod Speed wrote

    https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/phones/mobile-phones/articles/smartphones-to-avoid

    Yes HMD Nokias were poor value for money, why they killed the brand.

    Yep

    They did make a few good ones,

    Not once the iphones showed up

    if you could snap them up at clearance sales.
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