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  • #392
    Akrasia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 23,889 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    dodzy wrote: »
    Change the switch to one suitable for LED dimming.

    I didn't know there was a difference.

    Thanks for the info

    Ban billionaires



  • #393
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,454 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    How were you trying to dim them without a dimmer switch out of interest?


  • #394
    M5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,161 ✭✭✭✭M5


    Thargor wrote: »
    How were you trying to dim them without a dimmer switch out of interest?

    Some dimmers not compatible with led bulbs. Op was using an incompatible one I assume


  • #395
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,454 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Ah right, wasnt being a smartass I swear :D


  • #396
    Skerries
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,988 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    Thargor wrote: »
    Ah right, wasnt being a smartass I swear :D

    just a little dim ;)
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  • #397
    GekkePrutser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 670 ✭✭✭GekkePrutser


    The Sandisk 960 GB SSD is deal of the day again, £139.99

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M8ABHVQ


  • #398
    Akrasia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 23,889 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    Thargor wrote: »
    How were you trying to dim them without a dimmer switch out of interest?

    I used to kind of squint when I was near them

    nah,I was using it it was on a lamp that had a built in Dimmer. The LED works fine when it's powered up fully, but if it's set to dim, the light flickered and made explosion imminent noises.

    Now I know that the dimmer switch on the lamp only supported Incandescent lights and you need specialised switches for LEDs

    Ban billionaires



  • #399
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    Akrasia wrote: »
    I used to kind of squint when I was near them

    nah,I was using it it was on a lamp that had a built in Dimmer. The LED works fine when it's powered up fully, but if it's set to dim, the light flickered and made explosion imminent noises.

    Now I know that the dimmer switch on the lamp only supported Incandescent lights and you need specialised switches for LEDs

    This is the issue with using LED that are not dimmable... like the ones I posted earlier.
    You need dimmable leds and a compatable dimming switch for it all to work .


  • #400
    jonerkinsella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    This looks like a nice duel sim phone (its a shame that so many user reviews are spammed with the " I received this as a free item to write an unbiased review " and the likes crap )

    €130 through Parcel Motel / Parcel Wizard.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011WO2GOU/ref=gbps_img_s-3_4687_07f9c0ec?smid=A209UOD88L0YD9&pf_rd_p=968124687&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=ZQYJFWD2QP01V9G9T2YW


  • #401
    almee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭almee


    jonerkinsella wrote: »
    This looks like a nice duel sim phone (its a shame that so many user reviews are spammed with the " I received this as a free item to write an unbiased review " and the likes crap )

    €130 through Parcel Motel / Parcel Wizard.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011WO2GOU/ref=gbps_img_s-3_4687_07f9c0ec?smid=A209UOD88L0YD9&pf_rd_p=968124687&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=ZQYJFWD2QP01V9G9T2YW

    £95 in white, looks like its only £55 in gold or am I reading this wrong?
    I hear gold is the new black......


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  • #402
    almee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭almee


    Just read the small print the lower price is a used phone!


  • #403
    Nemeses2050
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,569 ✭✭✭Nemeses2050


    almee wrote: »
    £95 in white, looks like its only £55 in gold or am I reading this wrong?
    I hear gold is the new black......

    there are two models in the same page X15 is for 95 going upto 113 and X12 is for 55 going upto 65...


  • #404
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,108 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Akrasia wrote: »
    I replaced all the bulbs in my house with Lidl LEDs last May

    So far, one bulb has gone and the rest are all working fine

    One issue was that I paid extra from some 'dimmable LEDs', but they don't dim, they still work, the dimmer just doesn't work.
    You may need to change your dimmer, standard dimmers don't work with LED lamps


  • #405
    branners69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭branners69


    Just missed that X15 deal, is it still worth it for £113? Better than the Vodafone Ultra?


  • #406
    DanC90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 357 ✭✭DanC90


    branners69 wrote:
    Just missed that X15 deal, is it still worth it for £113? Better than the Vodafone Ultra?


    IMO no, it has a quad-core MTK processor whereas the VFSU6 has an octa-core Snapdragon 615 with an andreno GPU which is much better spec wise, also MTK processors are known to have issues with GPS and Bluetooth.

    Also noticed in the description of the X15's data and connectivity section it has mobile internet: WAP/WiFi listed??
    The last time I seen WAP used for mobile internet was in 2010 😂


  • #407
    mickoneill31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 855 ✭✭✭mickoneill31


    branners69 wrote: »
    Just missed that X15 deal, is it still worth it for £113? Better than the Vodafone Ultra?

    There's an X16 for £99
    I've ordered one this week for my mam. Seems very similar as the X15 but it's .5" smaller (which she'd prefer) and the megapixels on the camera are 13 Vs 16 but I don't care about that.

    http://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/cubot-x15,cubot-x16,cubot-x17

    Haven't received it yet but the reviews I checked before buying seemed fine to me.


  • #408
    jonerkinsella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    PS4 pads less than €50.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PlayStation-DualShock-Controller-Black/dp/B00BF6D63Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466240870&sr=8-1&keywords=B00BF6D63Q%7CB00D781P6U%7CB00D781OQ6%7CB00MPSOAX8%7CB01A8F7KZO


  • #409
    AS1890
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭AS1890


    jonerkinsella wrote: »
    PS4 pads less than €50.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PlayStation-DualShock-Controller-Black/dp/B00BF6D63Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466240870&sr=8-1&keywords=B00BF6D63Q%7CB00D781P6U%7CB00D781OQ6%7CB00MPSOAX8%7CB01A8F7KZO

    Sorry for chatting. Mods delete if you like.

    The price for the Amazon one delivered and converted to euro is below:

    Screenshot_13.png


    Argos have the Red & Blue controllers for €48.99. I checked 10 stores and all have at least one in stock.

    Screenshot_14.png


    Some may want to buy from a local stores as opposed to Amazon and also want alternative colour e.g red/blue

    :)


  • #410
    n1ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭n1ck


    Use Revolut and avoid that extra charge with Amazon.


  • #411
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭Doge


    Never use Amazon's currency converter, you get charged a good bit more than paying in Sterling.


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  • #412
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,175 ✭✭✭54and56


    Doge wrote: »
    Never use Amazon's currency converter, you get charged a good bit more than paying in Sterling.

    Does that not depend on the FX conversion rate your bank will charge you Vs the conversion rate Amazon charge?


  • #413
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,424 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Does that not depend on the FX conversion rate your bank will charge you Vs the conversion rate Amazon charge?
    Unless you're with the worst bank in the world, it will still work out less..


  • #414
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,127 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Basq wrote: »
    Unless you're with the worst bank in the world, it will still work out less..

    +1 Keep an eye on the exchange rate in the run up to the brexit vote. This may be a good week to buy :)


  • #415
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,424 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Discodog wrote: »
    +1 Keep an eye on the exchange rate in the run up to the brexit vote. This may be a good week to buy :)
    Yep, going over to Glastonbury this week... should be a bit more reasonable alright!


  • #416
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,127 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Basq wrote: »
    Yep, going over to Glastonbury this week... should be a bit more reasonable alright!

    If the vote is to remain then the pound will soar


  • #417
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,424 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Discodog wrote: »
    If the vote is to remain then the pound will soar
    Yep, I suspect they will, and it will..

    .. but will be picking sterling before the vote as ATM's are woeful at Glasto.


  • #418
    curiousoranje
    Closed Accounts Posts: 111 ✭✭curiousoranje


    Ordered something off Amazon earlier and just got a phone call from someone claiming to be from Amazon to confirm what I'd ordered and delivery address etc. Been using Amazon for years and never experienced this. Something similar ever happen to anyone else? number was a Dublin one. (01-247****)


  • #419
    FobleAsNuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭FobleAsNuck


    if they had the details and didnt want any "extra charges" then what's the harm?


  • #420
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭Doge


    curiousoranje wrote: »
    Ordered something off Amazon earlier and just got a phone call from someone claiming to be from Amazon to confirm what I'd ordered and delivery address etc. Been using Amazon for years and never experienced this. Something similar ever happen to anyone else? number was a Dublin one. (01-247****)

    Can't say that I've ever heard of that before.

    You should post a thread in the Online Buying & Auctions forum also as you'd get more responses on there:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=583

    It's a bit of a strange one alright.

    What exactly did they say about the order?


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  • #421
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,932 ✭✭✭Damien360


    curiousoranje wrote: »
    Ordered something off Amazon earlier and just got a phone call from someone claiming to be from Amazon to confirm what I'd ordered and delivery address etc. Been using Amazon for years and never experienced this. Something similar ever happen to anyone else? number was a Dublin one. (01-247****)

    Amazon customer care is actually in Dublin. Never had a call from them but a uk friend dealt with them and was surprised it was Dublin based at the time.


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