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bar1 said:
any good deals on an ADSL modem?

I came home last night, and my modem/router/powerline adaptor, all stopped working....(probably lighting?).

must be a cheap adsl modem ,with basic wifi (i will order this one: http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Orig...s-Support-iOS-Android-APP---White-364700.html , but will take the usual +- 5 weeks to arrive).
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Aye looks like the router I need. And cheap.

Waiting for my asus dsl-n14u from takealot as also pressed for time.

Hows the service from geekbuying? Never used them before.

Do you have past experience with the brand?
 
Romer said:
Aye looks like the router I need. And cheap.

Waiting for my asus dsl-n14u from takealot as also pressed for time.

Hows the service from geekbuying? Never used them before.

Do you have past experience with the brand?
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I order from them all the time, had 1 issue that i was told that a product was shipped to me and it was only shipped 3 weeks later, since then i would rather order from other places (http://www.banggood.com/ or http://www.gearbest.com/).

my router that got hit by a lighting was the previous version and i was very happy with it,
note: i had the Chinese version, but not a big issue as chrome can translate the interface ,plus i think there is an english android app.
however i will order the English version now.

as i said delivery is about 5 weeks.
 
bar1 said:
I order from them all the time, had 1 issue that i was told that a product was shipped to me and it was only shipped 3 weeks later, since then i would rather order from other places (http://www.banggood.com/ or http://www.gearbest.com/).

my router that got hit by a lighting was the previous version and i was very happy with it,
note: i had the Chinese version, but not a big issue as chrome can translate the interface ,plus i think there is an english android app.
however i will order the English version now.

as i said delivery is about 5 weeks.
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The latest version has full AC wifi radios? Wonder if it supports openWRT or similar custom firmware?
 
bar1 said:
I order from them all the time, had 1 issue that i was told that a product was shipped to me and it was only shipped 3 weeks later, since then i would rather order from other places (http://www.banggood.com/ or http://www.gearbest.com/).

my router that got hit by a lighting was the previous version and i was very happy with it,
note: i had the Chinese version, but not a big issue as chrome can translate the interface ,plus i think there is an english android app.
however i will order the English version now.

as i said delivery is about 5 weeks.
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I just ordered the Xiaomi from Geekbuying. My first order from them.
 
bar1 said:
I order from them all the time, had 1 issue that i was told that a product was shipped to me and it was only shipped 3 weeks later, since then i would rather order from other places (http://www.banggood.com/ or http://www.gearbest.com/).

my router that got hit by a lighting was the previous version and i was very happy with it,
note: i had the Chinese version, but not a big issue as chrome can translate the interface ,plus i think there is an english android app.
however i will order the English version now.

as i said delivery is about 5 weeks.
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Sorry for the thread derail, If i buy something from say "Gearbest", obviously there are customs fees that needs to be paid, does this mean I will have to drive to the post office to pay this, or do I pay the courier when they deliver it?
 
Lament said:
Sorry for the thread derail, If i buy something from say "Gearbest", obviously there are customs fees that needs to be paid, does this mean I will have to drive to the post office to pay this, or do I pay the courier when they deliver it?
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There is a postal thread somewhere. But customs is hit or miss. They don't always charge.
 
Any chance of this thread being archived and a new one being started or aren't there enough specials to warrant that?
 
bar1 said:
you pay customs at the post office.
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I remember this being the case in the past. But its been a few years since I have bought anything oversees, and back then Couriers was not really that popular. I don't have time driving to the post office to pay customs. So ja, kinda sucks, don't want to take the risk now.
 
Lament said:
I remember this being the case in the past. But its been a few years since I have bought anything oversees, and back then Couriers was not really that popular. I don't have time driving to the post office to pay customs. So ja, kinda sucks, don't want to take the risk now.
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Post office you may pay duties, courier you are guaranteed to pay duties.
 
bar1 said:
i think i'll order this one....https://scoop.co.za/tenda-300mbps-wifi-adsl2-modem-router.html
use to be able to get the dealer price....not sure if i still can though.
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I have been very impressed with my Tenda router. The wireless range is much better than any of my other routers (>30m). You can also get the D301 from Russ-Al PCs or Geewiz which will probably work out cheaper if you require delivery.
http://www.russalpc.co.za/catalog/p.../8213/osCsid/ece27610b7a514fa34df71fbc5d93d86
http://www.geewiz.co.za/tenda-route...modem-router.html?search_query=D301&results=1
 
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