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#930395 10-Nov-2013 20:59

johnr:
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johnr: Using my N5 to post this from Sky city

Can you post a speed test result?

Here you go

Takapuna, Hauraki Corner this evening just after 8

Thanks, makes my home VDSL connection look slow!

Fingers crossed mobile data becomes affordable one day :-)

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#930471 10-Nov-2013 23:04

Hmm, according to this forum, the voltages in the US (110) are not compatible with NZ ones.

So can we use the adaptor that comes with the NX5 directly (by just bending the metals) or not ? I don't wanna blow up my nexus lol.

http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/showthread.php?86504-US-power-supply-compatible-with-NZ-voltage

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#930472 10-Nov-2013 23:09

coolcat21: Hmm, according to this forum, the voltages in the US (110) are not compatible with NZ ones.

So can we use the adaptor that comes with the NX5 directly (by just bending the metals) or not ? I don't wanna blow up my nexus lol.

You should never bend the pins on an AC adapter. That's just asking to get hurt. Just re-use an existing AC USB charger or buy one (They are cheap anyway)

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#930476 10-Nov-2013 23:32

coolcat21: Hmm, according to this forum, the voltages in the US (110) are not compatible with NZ ones.

So can we use the adaptor that comes with the NX5 directly (by just bending the metals) or not ? I don't wanna blow up my nexus lol.

http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/showthread.php?86504-US-power-supply-compatible-with-NZ-voltage

What? No. Check it when it arrives, but pretty much every single mobile phone AC adapter is dual voltage (110/240V). You will just need a pin/travel adaptor to convert the US-style plug to a NZ socket.

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#930477 10-Nov-2013 23:39

KevinL:
coolcat21: Hmm, according to this forum, the voltages in the US (110) are not compatible with NZ ones.

So can we use the adaptor that comes with the NX5 directly (by just bending the metals) or not ? I don't wanna blow up my nexus lol.

http://pressf1.pcworld.co.nz/showthread.php?86504-US-power-supply-compatible-with-NZ-voltage

What? No. Check it when it arrives, but pretty much every single mobile phone AC adapter is dual voltage (110/240V). You will just need a pin/travel adaptor to convert the US-style plug to a NZ socket.

Cool thanks, wasn't sure.

I rarely use international adaptors, so that's why i'm abit new about this.

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#930483 11-Nov-2013 00:52

ajobbins:
coolcat21: Hmm, according to this forum, the voltages in the US (110) are not compatible with NZ ones.

So can we use the adaptor that comes with the NX5 directly (by just bending the metals) or not ? I don't wanna blow up my nexus lol.

You should never bend the pins on an AC adapter. That's just asking to get hurt. Just re-use an existing AC USB charger or buy one (They are cheap anyway)

How would you get hurt? You don't do it when it is plugged in. I have done it on many a plug. If you use some common sense and are careful it is fine. Some may not have enough flex to get it to sit in the socket though so then using a us-nz adapter or buying a nz one is the only option.

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#930492 11-Nov-2013 06:47

The 2d N5 won't be simlocked right?

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#930516 11-Nov-2013 09:00

Nipqer: The 2d N5 won't be simlocked right?

Shouldn't be - that's not what Nexus phones are about

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#930517 11-Nov-2013 09:02

FazerDude:
Nipqer: The 2d N5 won't be simlocked right?

Shouldn't be - that's not what Nexus phones are about

When I spoke with 2Degrees on their Facebook page they confirmed it would be unlocked, "like all 2Degrees handsets are".

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#930518 11-Nov-2013 09:03

johnr: Using my N5 to post this from Sky city

Where did you buy yours from John??

Regards,

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#930552 11-Nov-2013 09:42

I cannot find any 32Gb Nexus 5 phones available in New Zealand. I wonder why they are only selling 16Gb

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#930554 11-Nov-2013 09:46

Because they are cheaper, because it costs more to carry 2 SKUs, you'll need to buy from a parallel importer instead of 2D / LG

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#930555 11-Nov-2013 09:48

ronw: I cannot find any 32Gb Nexus 5 phones available in New Zealand. I wonder why they are only selling 16Gb

here you go, https://www.becextech.co.nz/mobile-phones-lg-handset-lg-nexus-32gb-smartphone-black-priority-delivery-free-accessory-p-4291.html#.Un_wzPlmim4

btw it is the international version

it is based of Christchurch :)

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#930618 11-Nov-2013 11:52

chadstiffy:
ronw: I cannot find any 32Gb Nexus 5 phones available in New Zealand. I wonder why they are only selling 16Gb

here you go, https://www.becextech.co.nz/mobile-phones-lg-handset-lg-nexus-32gb-smartphone-black-priority-delivery-free-accessory-p-4291.html#.Un_wzPlmim4 btw it is the international version it is based of Christchurch :)

I pre-ordered one from them for NZD739 plus NZD30 delivery. I see that they are advertising them at NZD764.
I'll let you know how things go.

But so far they are really friendly and customer support really responsive :)

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#930625 11-Nov-2013 11:57

ronw: I cannot find any 32Gb Nexus 5 phones available in New Zealand. I wonder why they are only selling 16Gb

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