View Profile: Gnome - MyBroadband

22-05-2013, 12:35 AM

eegee replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Esquire, I have PM'd you. Thank you for the assistance but I will be taking another route since the HDDs are still under warranty. ~~~~~ Not...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 10:58 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

We are still going to try return this VIA other channels. Will let everyone else whom may be in the same boat know how it worked out. On another...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 08:34 PM

Gnome replied to a thread MWEB Uncapped ADSL Feedback - Part 2 in ADSL ISP Discussions

I think I see what the problem is. What you see when you are MWEB Guy: :whistle: :p ;)

8452 replies | 359603 view(s)

21-05-2013, 05:43 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Thanks man, maybe eegee will give that a shot. Can't really do much from CT :(

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 04:34 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Agreed, but these are coming back to haunt me. Meanwhile I look like a total idiot to the people who I was trying to help out back then. I just point...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 04:27 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Seriously, AfricanTech, if you had this happen to you again and again, you would feel the same way. And yes, there is a person at the other end,...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 03:57 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Jeez, I'm being called childish for saying they were scum for not honouring their warranties. They disabled my Esquire account and refused to...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 03:51 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Perhaps, I came in when this thing was already under way, but in my defence, this isn't the first time we've had warranty issues with Esquire. ...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 03:45 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

How do you know what kind of warranty period the drives were sold with? Drive warranties change yearly, the only warranty that we can trust is...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 03:02 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

So Esquire, this was bought on my account back when I still lived in Gauteng. Just to be clear, the drives show as in warranty. However you've...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 02:45 PM

eegee replied to a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Thank you for the prompt reply. I have done some investigating on my end and does look like the work had the wrong invoice for the batch of drives in...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

21-05-2013, 10:47 AM

eegee started a thread Esquire HDD Warranty (oh no) in PC Hardware and Gadgets

Esquire, I PM'ed you last week without any reply. I took two hard drives to your branch last week to have them RMA'd. Both hard drives were found...

71 replies | 2145 view(s)

20-05-2013, 11:28 PM

Gnome replied to a thread OpenWeb ADSL Feedback Thread in ADSL ISP Discussions

@goofball, Surim, Macabre25: Which area are you guys in? I'm in Tamboerskloof (Gardens exchange). Maybe it is a problem with congestion or problem...

4533 replies | 186697 view(s)

20-05-2013, 09:09 PM

Gnome replied to a thread OpenWeb ADSL Feedback Thread in ADSL ISP Discussions

Openweb "Gold" 2mb account "winning" tonight: Seriously, getting real tired of this sh#t.

4533 replies | 186697 view(s)

20-05-2013, 02:42 PM

Gnome replied to a thread The woman who claims she is too pretty to take a job in News and Current Affairs

:o thought she was mid 40s.

49 replies | 1588 view(s)

20-05-2013, 02:17 PM

Gnome replied to a thread The woman who claims she is too pretty to take a job in News and Current Affairs

She's looks old, there are quite a few much prettier and younger women working in my current office.

49 replies | 1588 view(s)

20-05-2013, 01:31 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Some advice dealing with team-members in Software and Web Development

If you aren't doing a task board with stories and tasks combined with morning stand-ups, then there is no point pretending you are doing scrum. ...

13 replies | 590 view(s)

20-05-2013, 08:36 AM

Rouxenator commented on article Mercedes-Benz workers start illegal strike: report in SA News

Not a smart move. MBSA exports some of the cars made here to the UK, it is a big source of income for SA. If they cannot meet their export targets...

16 replies | 322 view(s)

20-05-2013, 07:38 AM

Rouxenator replied to a thread Stop what you're doing right now and take a photo . . in Photography

Helderberg Mountain Trail run (yesterday) Full view here.

4585 replies | 305019 view(s)

18-05-2013, 10:35 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Is it possible for someone with a Bsc CS and IS to become CEO and some advice? in Software and Web Development

One of the 3 largest in SA. Even the current CEO is an actuary.

33 replies | 1346 view(s)

18-05-2013, 10:16 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Is it possible for someone with a Bsc CS and IS to become CEO and some advice? in Software and Web Development

This has been my experience also. SA companies wouldn't consider a developer for CEO. Hmm, I worked at an insurance company where all...

33 replies | 1346 view(s)

17-05-2013, 01:01 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Is it possible for someone with a Bsc CS and IS to become CEO and some advice? in Software and Web Development

The chances of any person becoming CEO is low. Of a CS person, in SA, I'd say you have pretty much no chance of becoming the CEO of a large company....

33 replies | 1346 view(s)

17-05-2013, 12:12 PM

Gnome replied to a thread This is what winning looks like- Afghanstan exposed in News and Current Affairs

LOL these guys from Afghanistan are utterly useless. No wonder the US can't do anything there. Good for nothing drug addicts and low lives from...

20 replies | 716 view(s)

17-05-2013, 11:52 AM

Rouxenator replied to a thread SABC 3 in trouble over sex rating in Broadband and IT News

That is exactly what watching SABC is.

2 replies | 305 view(s)

17-05-2013, 11:50 AM

Rouxenator replied to a thread McIntosh Polela fired following Twitter debacle in Broadband and IT News

Overreaction.

9 replies | 432 view(s)

16-05-2013, 10:43 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Profit on sale of share, capital or income of nature. in Business and Finance

Don't want to hijack this thread but I have a somewhat similar question, borga if you have a problem with it, pm me or just let me know and I'll ask...

9 replies | 550 view(s)

16-05-2013, 06:14 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Private sale - been taken for a ride, now what? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

In this case the owner lied about the vehicle having been in a mayor accident. Caveat emptor doesn't apply.

48 replies | 2294 view(s)

16-05-2013, 06:07 PM

Gnome replied to a thread Home water filtration system in Health, Wealth, Leisure and Relationships

They don't, if you don't pay customs it is because you get lucky and it slipped through. All items attract VAT. Some items attract duties based...

13 replies | 524 view(s)