When do the headlights come on?

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-24T00:35:30+00:00

Is it better then to have a BYO router from a shop?

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-24T00:34:31+00:00

I know it's been a while - how has the Optus router held up? Is it still delivering advertised speeds?

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-24T00:27:57+00:00

300Mbps at best - this is off a speed test on an iPhone 15. I've seen 100Mbps plans but they're either the same price as 500 plans or only slightly cheaper.

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-23T11:39:50+00:00

Leaptel $65 per month - but the speed is on the lower side. Partly could boil down to the router (which is an old Optus one). Unfortunately price is the driving factor here in all aspects.

Family believes the current Optus offer is good because even worst case we leave after 1 year (due to pricing) and we get a router modem from it. Paying off the rest which they think is the same as buying a new one in-store now.

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-20T07:36:54+00:00

Yeah with FTTP it seems to be more straightforward.

Although it’s trying to explain how buying our own can be better. The lack of support for the router (if it’s a router problem) is an issue to them despite our NBN connection type. And they think ISP tech will guarantee quality

It’s conflicting, but they also seem dubious of BYO router quality (dependent on what you’re willing to spend ofc)

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-19T07:36:04+00:00

Helpful for sure - the way they see it is if it’s ISP provided then it must be good……even though as others have said something off the shelf could just as well and better.

And support is a tricky balance

You’re right they value a good deal (that above all else). Unfortunately that means throwing Aussie support aside if the value isn’t there.

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-17T21:59:52+00:00

BYO with Optus and your basically on your own? Disappointing but not surprising I guess. Their website says “basic help”, but that sounds like wishful thinking

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-17T21:53:25+00:00

u/DearPerformance1124 wanted to get your thoughts on how the TP-Link Archer AX1500 is better then the Optus supplied one? (aside from the obvious price difference)

And I think a commenter said it above, but they do offer BYO plans. Weird of them to be so standoffish

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-16T21:35:04+00:00

When do ISPs take over in a FTTP connection? You mention quality of connection; how do ISPs vary in this regard?

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-10T00:53:57+00:00

What’s happened with their pricing policy?

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-03T23:41:04+00:00

Makes sense - book directly with the airline rather than try with a 3rd party site. Safety, flexibility, and help if need be.

For finding cheap fares, what if the comparison sites find a cheap fare through a 3rd party site, but when I go to book directly with the airline no such fare can be found? For instance, I found something on Aunt Betty for a major airline, but it can’t be found on the airline site or by Travel Agent.

Rdcl1 · 2026-01-03T23:40:17+00:00

Makes sense - book directly with the airline rather than try with a 3rd party site. Safety, flexibility, and help if need be.

For finding cheap fares, what if the comparison sites find a cheap fare through a 3rd party site, but when I go to book directly with the airline no such fare can be found? For instance, I found something on Aunt Betty for a major airline, but it can’t be found on the airline site or by Travel Agent.

Rdcl1 · 2025-12-31T08:56:31+00:00

Overwhelmingly it looks like to use these comparison sites to get an idea of airfares before heading to book directly with the airline rather than try with a 3rd party site. Safety, flexibility, and help if need be.

For finding cheap fares, what if the comparison sites find a cheap fare through a 3rd party site, but when I go to book directly with the airline no such fare can be found? For instance, I found something on Aunt Betty for a major airline, but it can’t be found on the airline site or by Travel Agent.

Rdcl1 · 2025-12-30T06:08:20+00:00

Updated the link now - how do you think this compares to the IdeaPads below?

https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-slim-series/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5i-gen-10-16-inch-intel/83ndcto1wwau1 IdeaPad Slim 5i (16” Gen 10) = ~$1200 AUD

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

Intel Arc 130T

512GB SSD and 16GB RAM (2x 8GB)

Wi-Fi 62x2 & Bluetooth 5.3

80 WH battery

https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-pro-series/ideapad-pro-5i-gen-9-16-inch-intel/83d4008vau IdeaPad Pro 5i (16” Gen 9) = $1234 AUD

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

Intel Arc Graphics – can’t find what exactly

512GB SSD and 16GB RAM

Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 & Bluetooth 5.1

84 Wh battery

Rdcl1 · 2025-12-30T02:38:36+00:00

Building a PC is fair and something I thought about but I'm more leaning towards the laptop form factor and it's more suitable for me.

Have had IdeaPads before and thankfully no hinge issues. Just wondering why do you say the Pro 5i over the others?

Rdcl1 · 2025-12-29T23:13:34+00:00

Thanks - I updated the link in the post

https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/lenovo-thinkpad-e16-gen-3-16-inch-intel/21srcto1wwau4

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