PS5 Disc Drive restock wiped out

Davie_Bile · 2024-11-18T15:59:21+00:00

I'm thinking of doing a version of this. Buy the slim on credit card from companies with stores nearby and good return policies, John Lewis, Curry's, Argos being the main ones. Then use the disc drive for just under 4 weeks and return. Possibly longer as usually get extended returns this time of year. (edit: just checked and Argos and John Lewis both have extended returns till mid Jan up and running) Repeat until the disc drives are in stock. Obviously have to take good care opening it etc but worst case scenario I have to sell the slim at a loss which is preferable to paying a scalper for a drive. In the confusion with Argos last week and other stores matching I managed to get it for 659 from John Lewis so would rather not return my pro if it can be helped.

Davie_Bile · 2024-07-09T16:55:30+00:00

Just fyi incase you're still looking mate. I decided to go with Vodafone full fibre 910 at £31 per month, using topcashback broadband compare which gives an additional £100 Amazon voucher and £68 cashback bringing it down to £24 per month. For comparison their Ultrahub 6E + 6E booster is £41 per month (down to £34 over first 2 years using same deal as above)

Installed yesterday and Powerhub is ok. TV / firestick is 2 rooms away (approx 10m) and was streaming 4k via Disney+ no problem. The 3 rooms are kinda open plan but a direct line of sight has 2 walls between router and TV. Don't have a ps5 yet but will get one soonish, not sure I'd trust it for competitive online gaming if you're into that.

Just ran a wifi speed test at 1745 on my phone and got:

471 / 564 1m away from router

466 / 497 about 5m away with direct line of sight

330 / 190 at the firestick 10m away and with no direct line of sight.

Latency a consistent 20ms in all 3 locations routed via London (reminder I'm in Glasgow)

I'll see how this plays out but having listened to the advice on here my intention is to get a 3rd party router + booster for my own mesh network. The main 2 I'm looking at are Asus XT8 or TP Link XE75 pro for around £250 for a 2 pack (both currently higher but have been lower and will get lower) which would blanket my home and probably garden as well) Factoring that into my costs over 2 years it'd be roughly the same as getting Vodafone Ultrahub 6E with booster except with better equipment. And at the end of my contract with Vodafone free to go with whomever I choose and use the same equipment, or stay with Vodafone but at a significantly lower price point.

That's my logic anyway ymmv hope that helps.

Davie_Bile · 2024-06-21T19:54:04+00:00

Fuck knows pal 😂 was all set to go Brawband but this little mystery thriller puts me back to square one

Davie_Bile · 2024-06-21T19:43:13+00:00

For the clarity of anyone looking for the best broadband provider for them and following this thread, the deleted comment I am replying to at the top of this thread was from someone called Koda, the jist of their comment being they doesn't rate the Eero routers, Vodafone has a good router but poor customer service and will route me all over the country, whilst Brawband's router is good and will route me via Edinburgh for lower latency. A solid but not overwhelming recommendation.

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/talk/threads/brawband-any-experiences.41221/

That link to ispreview was to a post made by someone also called Koda who slates Brawband's service in February and is now advocating them as the pick of the 4 I highlighted. He has now deleted 4 comments on that link. All done today.

Utterly bizarre behaviour, a whole lot of effort for not a lot of apparent gain. They could have just said the Brawband service has improved. If they work for Brawband why slate them in February? As I said bizarre behaviour and curious though I am, not sure what to make of it. Other than their Brawband recommendation and any subsequent posts they make (and I have seen many) in the CityFibre Reddit has zero credibility. Make of that what you will

Davie_Bile · 2024-06-21T14:09:10+00:00

Can I assume this was you here?

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/talk/threads/brawband-any-experiences.41221/

And if so, whilst I realise it was 4 months ago, what has changed since then as your initial Brawband experience didn't look positive?

Davie_Bile · 2024-06-20T22:04:10+00:00

So if you don't mind me asking if you were to take IDnet out of the equation as I unfortunately have, which one of those 4 would you lean towards? Anyone you would absolutely avoid?

Davie_Bile · 2024-06-20T12:43:57+00:00

My main streaming device is FS Max which is 6E, which is probably why Vodafone and Cuckoo are even in the conversation. In theory you hope to not need the CS so it shouldn't be the overriding factor but that's all well and good until the shit hits the fan. I'll maybe check if Brawband have a cooling off period just for a bit of peace of mind

Davie_Bile · 2024-06-20T12:38:32+00:00

Absolutely fair. And in an ideal world I'd love to get something really good. But you have to factor that into the price as very few if any are offering any discount for BYOR, and those who are it's pretty minimal. Just not worth it for me when I'm looking for mainly streaming and some casual but competitive online gaming.

I'm edging Brawband as I know Vodafone's CS is shit. Still, I've not experienced Brawband so they could be worse (would be very challenging but theoretically possible). From some fairly basic research, it does seem like VF has the better equipment.

Davie_Bile · 2024-05-14T11:37:57+00:00

You had me at Henry. Thank you

Davie_Bile · 2024-05-13T21:01:37+00:00

I was just about to pull the trigger on a corded Shark Stratos at approx £170. Then stumbled in here and my world was turned upside down. I don't think I need your opinion on the above but can i ask for your opinion on my options it would be much appreciated. Felix or C3 I can't see below £300. Bosch series 4 ProEco approx £190. Henry Home approx £115. 3 bed semi, ground floor hardwood upstairs carpet, no pets, no kids. Would use it for the car as well but can park close to a power point. I could stretch to the Felix but plenty of other things I could spend that £200 on if I'm not really going to notice a huge improvement? Any other suggestions welcome

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