I bought it from the Genuine Samsung Store in Bahrain, how would it be fake??
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Worth double checking if they are an official Samsung store, can be dangerous the fake batteries. Maybe just the way the photo turned out but it looks faded top part of the new one you got, if it's like that in person then I think a good chance it is a fake. Can't read the writing in the photo so not judging on that.I bought it from the Genuine Samsung Store in Bahrain, how would it be fake??
Robin
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Was it a actual Samsung store or a Samsung registered retailer? Because sometimes retailers sell knock off stuff anyway using the fact they are registered to con people.
It might just be the batteries shipped with the phone are made where the phones made and genuine replacement batteries are made in China.
It might just be the batteries shipped with the phone are made where the phones made and genuine replacement batteries are made in China.
Those might be the Camera Flash reflections of that battery, i didn't notice anything really different.
I bought it from the official Samsung Store in a mall.
Probably.
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Nothing fancy, just been on a song shopping spree of sorts.
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When Gran Turismo 5 came out, I didn't own a PS3. But my brother did, so he was the one who had a copy of GT5. So while in search of a nostalgia trip, I saw Gran Turismo 5 for $10. I sort of had to finally buy my own copy, just for collection's sake. Not to mention the glorious photomode locations.
And then there's the Edguy thing. I was expecting it to be (more than) slightly smaller than that, it's not vinyl. But it's so big that the box it arrived in said "contents: Vinyl." But it's really a book with a few discs in it, and I'm bloody stoked with it! The best way I've seen a band celebrate an anniversary without becoming (too) tacky. Though I do have no idea where to put it.
And then there's the Edguy thing. I was expecting it to be (more than) slightly smaller than that, it's not vinyl. But it's so big that the box it arrived in said "contents: Vinyl." But it's really a book with a few discs in it, and I'm bloody stoked with it! The best way I've seen a band celebrate an anniversary without becoming (too) tacky. Though I do have no idea where to put it.
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I normally post my record purchases in the Vinyl thread but I thought others here may want to know this is being released as you can get a CD version too.
I present .... Voyager Golden Record Boxset
As you can see it's 3 LPs a book, slipmat, art print & Pin.
I present .... Voyager Golden Record Boxset
As you can see it's 3 LPs a book, slipmat, art print & Pin.
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I'm aware of this, think one of them caught fire this year. Good to be vigilant and check if it is genuine Samsung one or not, there are a lot of fakes about. Only mentioned about it as colours looked faded in picture posted. These phones and batteries can get seriously hot, I imagine more so in hotter countries so worth always double checking if you've got an official product or not.
Anyway, recently bought a phone with a fake button, an iPhone 7 for the McLaren WFG Gear.Club competition. On LG G5, the frame rate gets really bad during gameplay so wanted to see if something faster and lower resolution will allow me to do better. Even though the iPhone seems to get much hotter than the G5, it doesn't seem to throttle much and I managed to improve my time massively on only my second attempt with phone and got my best ranking position so far on an event. Also I know I can go much faster with the improved accuracy I can now drive with. Aim now is to finish fastest in the UK.
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I had 3 vertical lines on my forehead from being out on Saturday. It was unexpected as it was Scotland and mostly raining.The positions of the vents on my new helmet leave some parts of my noggin exposed, needed a cap to avoid a burnt forehead:
What better than a Jolly Roger?
I've just got myself a new pair of Shimano SPDs. My last pair were way too tight so I got a wide fitting and they're much better.
Got a set of cleats for them and a Schwalbe City Jet 26x1.5 to replace an older one that has a bit of a gash in it.
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So I needed some new insoles for my shoes in the winter. I wear Vivobarefoot shoes all the time. No shoes with a thick sole or heel.
Durin the winters however having only a 3mm to 5mm sole between you and the freezing cold pavement is cold. However Vivo sell some fantastic insoles which use Outlast
These keep my feet moderately warm and cosey and allow my feet to move as intended.
While perusing for these I also ordered a pair of Ultra 3. These; while looking like crocs
, are Not and have the same thin sole. Now I was going to get the new Bloom versions of these which are made from Alge Blooms and are better for the environment but I wanted to see if I like them first. These will come in over the winter around the house and garden and then longer walks with the dog etc next summer.
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They arrived and look much better in person.
Also to add to getting ready for the horrid wet and cold weather I've picked up a Liquiproof set from Vivo too. That way I can get me boots and trainers which are winter proof already all cleaned up and ready for a new winter of action.
Durin the winters however having only a 3mm to 5mm sole between you and the freezing cold pavement is cold. However Vivo sell some fantastic insoles which use Outlast
These keep my feet moderately warm and cosey and allow my feet to move as intended.
While perusing for these I also ordered a pair of Ultra 3. These; while looking like crocs
, are Not and have the same thin sole. Now I was going to get the new Bloom versions of these which are made from Alge Blooms and are better for the environment but I wanted to see if I like them first. These will come in over the winter around the house and garden and then longer walks with the dog etc next summer.Mid-post-edit
They arrived and look much better in person.
Also to add to getting ready for the horrid wet and cold weather I've picked up a Liquiproof set from Vivo too. That way I can get me boots and trainers which are winter proof already all cleaned up and ready for a new winter of action.
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My cheap old headset of 7 years gave up the ghost the other day, so I zeroed out my Amazon gift card balance on this wireless Corsair VOID headset. Sound quality is great, they're super comfortable, and it's got impressive battery life. It's also got RGB lighting on the side.... which I don't really understand, but at least it turns off. Being able to get up and walk to the bathroom without pausing the music is heavenly
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Can you pee to the beat?Being able to get up and walk to the bathroom without pausing the music is heavenly
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New microwave just arrived. I don't use microwaves a whole lot, but my old one was 15yr+ old and wasn't reheating food the best anymore. I guess I'll see what this "inverter" technology is all about.
Next on the list for the homestead is a new vacuum, sometime in the next few months(probably a dyson ball animal 2).
Joey D
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Changing up my truck a little bit to be more of an off roader instead of an overland rig. I also want to make it look slightly old school so I bought this:
It's an nFab "roll bar" like trucks from the 80's had. I'll be getting some lights for the top of it too.
And I'm going to 33's for my tires, decided on the Goodyear DuraTracs since they're better in the snow than the KO2's I currently have.
It's an nFab "roll bar" like trucks from the 80's had. I'll be getting some lights for the top of it too.
And I'm going to 33's for my tires, decided on the Goodyear DuraTracs since they're better in the snow than the KO2's I currently have.
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My super expensive thrift shop radio is acting up so I broke down and purchased a proper work radio.
I also purchased a new impact drill as my old one broke.
And to top off a very expensive day...
Why is it on your bed?
One of these days I will get a microwave, can't say I'm in any hurry though as I don't exactly have room for one.
I also purchased a new impact drill as my old one broke.
And to top off a very expensive day...
Why is it on your bed?
One of these days I will get a microwave, can't say I'm in any hurry though as I don't exactly have room for one.
Robin
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Welcome to the Panasonic Microwave club 👍
Basically normal microwaves have only one level of power, the maximum. If you select a lower setting it actually pulses the food.... full power, off, full power, off. This creates uneven cooking apparently. The Inverter technology actually lowers the power so it doesn't pulse, it really is the power you select.
Silver Arrows
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I tell you hwat, that boy ain't right.
