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  1. Online Shopping : deals and discussion thread

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    Any suggestions for a soundbar + woofer setup under 30k?

     

    I liked the JBL MK2 deep bass 2.1 but it doesn't have Atmos support. I'm assuming it doesn't matter for a 2.1 setup anyway. Are there any decent 5.1 options as well? The room size is around 250sq ft. I have the Sony X80K which I'll use it with.

     

    I also saw the S40R 5.1 by Sony but felt the JBL had better audio.

    Any review for the Zebronics 9750 pro 5.1? I also found this Yamaha 209 soundbars but didn't get to test it.

  2. Credit Card - Help & Recommendations

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    Hi!

    I was looking to apply for the Amex MRCC card. Earlier I had used a referral code by an online website and my application got rejected with a very vague reason even though I'm sure I easily met all the criterias for the card.

     

    I am looking to apply again and just wanted to know if anyone would like to share their referral code here? Mods, if its not allowed, please feel free to delete this comment. Otherwise feel free to dm me the code and I would apply!

     

    Also, for fuel, which card should I get? I currently have Millenia and a Citi rewards card, so looking to get some more cards. MRCC is one and need one for fuel.

  3. Credit Card - Help & Recommendations

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    What's a good card combo to have?

    My main spends are restaurants and fuel currently, with very little of shopping. My monthly spends are usually in the range of 20-30k range and I currently just have a Citi Rewards Card.

     

    I had applied for a regalia on a card to card basis, however somehow HDFC rejected me for Regalia and issued me a Freedom card with a 20K limit without any warning. I have not used the card for 2 months and kept getting messages saying card will be deactivated. I never gave my consent for Freedom or any other card and my application form says so as well. Any particular Email to write to in order to escalate the same?

     

    Currently I'm getting the AU Xcite card as per their online portal with a good limit.

    As per some websites, apparently the Amex MRCC is the best card for fuel currently.

     

    So any suggestions for what is a good card combo to have? A bit confused about the same. Lounge access is a must though for me now since I don't have any with existing.

    Thanks!

  5. The Mobile Phone Thread

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    1 hour ago, AtheK said:

    It's good but then you can just get regular 13, they are almost same. Try to get iphone 14 plus.

     

    Though if I was you and not invested in apple ecosystem, I will but the Pixel 7 Pro and take that risk, google is a big company they will support the phone. Pixel is just a better phone overall.

    13 and 14 is just a 5k difference and apparently there's a slight difference in the camera as well and the processor. 14 Plus seems a bit too big although apparently its battery life is amazing.

     

    I love the pixel 7 pro and its pricepoint. And I keep getting urges to get it instead of switching to iPhone. Camera I'm sure is better than the base 14. However, my only concerns are that:

    • After sale service of the Pixel. They provide a*s via b2x I think and apparently the reviews aren't that great in case anything goes bad. And I plan to try and own the next phone for atleast 3-4 years.
    • My S20 FE has random frame drops and lagg while operating maps and another app with it or something or switching maps to a diff app. I don't know if the Pixel also experiences similar random laggs as I've never used a Pixel. And very rarely I've seen any iPhone actually lagg or anything. Is Pixel a similar experience? And how long do they usually last? Not sure if I'm able to describe it properly. 

    Regarding the ecosystem, I currently only own the Airpods pro. I plan to own the iPad though sometime in the future and maybe the watch later depending on how I'm liking iOS.

  6. The Mobile Phone Thread

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    How's the regular iPhone 14? 

     

    iPhone 13 pro seems to be out of stock everywhere and the only other options in my budget is the 14 and the pixel 7 pro.

     

    The 60Hz display is a bummer on the 14 though but the pro is almost double the price and doesn't look like there are going to be any offers coming for it anytime soon.

     

    I wanted to get the pixel but I guess the after sale service is a worry if Google suddenly exits next year again and iPhone's usually work for 3-4 years atleast from what I've seen.

     

    Usage is just the regular apps like maps, spotify, etc. And I've heard the 14 has a good battery as well.

  7. The Careers Thread

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    On 1/4/2023 at 1:49 AM, dante77 said:

     

    What is your profile? How many days of notice period have you entered on Naukri?

     

    If you enter everything correctly, you usually get lot of calls, so much so that you have to hide your profile once you are not looking for change anymore. 

     

    Just upload your most recent CV. Complete your profile to 100% or close to it and make sure to put notice of 30 days max and you will get a lot of calls. 

     

    I am into Banking sales and I want to switch to IT Pre-sales or something similar.

    Notice is 90 days so that's what I've entered. I am getting calls, although its for a similar profile only where I'm currently working.

  8. The Careers Thread

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    Hello!

     

    Maybe a big bump but any tips on how to get calls from profiles/industry I want to switch to or profiles I'm looking for on naukri.com? 

    And any tips regarding keywords etc to get more visibility? And any feedback about how their paid service is (Naukri Fastforward)

     

    Thanks!

  11. The Mobile Phone Thread

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    Thank you everyone for your opinions! Appreciate all of them and have helped clear out the confusion a bit!

     

    4 minutes ago, ZooZoo said:

     

    I've been a lifelong android user who switched recently to iPhone and I can't be any more happier. Everything just works. Battery life is stellar, there is literally 0 idle battery drain whereas android will keep on sucking up battery for random stuff even when it is idle no matter what power saving settings and background access you disable. I was using S22 Ultra which is a great phone for multitasking and customization but it sucked in low light videos and pics. Even in day time the shutter lag meant that you are bound to get blurry pics when you quickly want to snap a moment. Switch over to iPhone and 99% of time I take one snap and it is good to go. Then comes the lag, even though it S22U is a flagship, it will randomly be laggy as hell when you switch between too many apps or you have just started your phone. You need to let it warm up a bit before you can use it. Nothing like that on iphone, you boot it up and it is ready to go, no lags. Just like you yourself said, if you are at that age where you do not spend too much time customizing stuff and need a phone which just works great out of the box and does basics right (Battery, music, camera) then iPhone is no brainer. 

     

    Regarding the model, if you want the latest features and best battery life then get the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro max, lower models are basically iPhone 13 which are being sold as iPhone 14, all internal hardware is same down to the chipset. So if you are looking for VFM deal then try to snag a 13 Pro.

     

    Which iPhone did you end up getting?

    Also, isn't the 14 Pro battery lower than that of a 14 Plus?

  12. The Mobile Phone Thread

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    Is it worth switching from Android to iOS?

     

    I currently own a S20FE, however unfortunately it got some water damaged. Got the display changed, however, it can die anytime since the motherboard was also wet and now its all on luck. Was considering a new phone before it stops working altogether.

     

    In Android, the options are:

    • Pixel 7/Pixel 7 pro: Concerned about the unreliability of the brand since India is not a major smartphone market for them. So, worried that they are not durable in the longer run, and after-sale service for it
    • Samsung: S22 apparently has a very poor battery life and the other option is a S22 Ultra. The price is quiet high though for that and I am not sure if spending that much on an Android is worth it since somehow or the other the phone ends up lagging in daily usage.

    I have always been an Android user and love it. However, the customizations I used to do earlier on it, I don't do it anymore and my main usage is just very basic. Music, browsing, maps, etc. I don't remember the last time I gamed on a phone.

    I have noticed everyone with an iPhone using it for 4-5 years and I've very rarely seen a iPhone lagg while switching apps.

    Eg: When I suddenly open Maps at times on my phone and while navigating, it laggs a bit and at times warms up. And many times its not that snappy, which I've always noticed an iPhone to be.

     

    I used to be against iPhones, but however, in the current market, it somehow seems like the best bet for regular usage.

     

    Even in iPhones, is the Pro an overkill and is the regular or plus variant enough? And currently which is the best value for buck iPhone? Eg, is any of the 13 edition still a better buy?

     

    Too confused, would appreciate any help!

     

    Thank you!

  13. The TV Decision Making Thread

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    22 hours ago, silv3rgunn3r said:

    There’s a new hisense 120hz tv ….u7h. Maybe look up reviews about that. It’s 55k on Amazon. Maybe it will be available for cheaper prices offline.

    I’d avoid Samsung tvs in general cos I’ve had a bad experience with their soundbar, microwave oven etc :P 

    plus few posts above this mentions a qn90a tv f**ked within 1.5 yrs.

     

    since there will be reflection , avoid oled at all cost. Maybe look up YouTube for recommendations

     

    As per the Croma exec, the H series of Hisense has turned out to be a flop and they received defective pieces and hence they are not keeping it at their store.

    I could not find any other retailer with Hisense TVs, especially the U6G and U7H. Only the A71F is available.

  14. The TV Decision Making Thread

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    Is the Hisense U6G best budget TV still?

    I am looking to buy another 55 or a 65" TV which will mainly be used for OTT and occasional streaming. Budget is around 70K, not more than that.

     

    Some of the models I saw were the AU7700, BU8000, Sony x75K and the Hisense U6G (Yet to see it in person, however the reviews are very good for this). I had also seen the Frame but I think 65" for that will be way out of budget. 55" was for around 72k.

     

    Any other options which I can choose from? It will be the main hall room TV and there is a window right opp it, so reflection would be present during the day.

  15. The Mobile Phone Thread

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    Is iPhone 12 still a good buy for next 3-4 years? 

     

    Apparently will be available for under 40k in coming sale.

     

    Android is too confusing as every phone has some setback in a way.

     

    S21FE was good if not for the Exynos. 

    A73 also was decent but not sure if it's worth 40k and at that point s21fe is probably a better buy.

     

    S20FE will only give one more year of update, which although might not affect my parents but still, don't want it struggling with outdated software few years down.

     

    OnePlus isn't the same anymore from what I've read so I guess better to stay away from that.

     

    I liked the moto edge 30 as well but how is Motorola in terms of support down the line? They also have edge 30 fusion coming up.

     

    I haven't used Realme but after MI, apprehensive about its UI.

     

    I liked the Pixel 6a as well but with the 60Hz display and after sale service, not sure. Although, how is it's CPU compared to the Exynos 2100 and SD of other competitors mentioned?

     

    As I said, just want the phone to do the basic tasks fine and somehow feels like iPhone is the only one left.

     

    Edit: What is the expected price range of the pixel 7?

  16. The Mobile Phone Thread

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    1 hour ago, AtheK said:

    Nothing phone?

    How are the reviews of the phone and any idea about the camera? It says coming soon on Flipkart. But looks interesting. Although, will it have service centres?

     

    1 hour ago, Ram Dante said:

    Pixel 6a?  iPhone 12? (38-39k)

    I'm worried about lack of service centres for pixel 6a and it has a 60Hz screen correct? And I read that the CPU also overheats similar to Exynos. Always loved a pixel though!

    How does the 12 still hold up, being 2 years old? Battery?

     

    1 hour ago, harsh1387 said:

    S21 FE is the best option. Samsung UI is fluid and updates are timely plus a great camera set up. 

     

    Realme Gt 2 pro at 33k with Snapdragon 8Gen 1 is also a great option. One plus 10R isn't a good phone so forget it. 

    I'm just worried about the Exynos 2100 processor with S21FE. Heard that long term isn't the best and throttles and overheats. Wish we had the SD version!

    I've never used Realme phones but after Xiaomi, I'm apprehensive about its UI and camera. How's the camera?

     

    1 hour ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

     

    Would pick between Pixel 6a/Edge 30 Ultra/Fusion or iPhone 12. Everything else will get outdated fast. 

    How are the Moto phones doing? Ultra might be a bit out of budget and honestly overkill but I was looking at Fusion. It has the SD778 right? 

     

    Thanks a lot guys for the swift response! :)

  17. The Mobile Phone Thread

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    Which is a good phone currently for 30-35k range?

     

    Looking at the

    S21FE(but Exynos is maybe worrying). Around 33k.

     

    S20FE(currently use it and overall a good phone but lack of updates could be an issue?). Getting it for 26k.

     

    OnePlus 10R (Mediatek again and heard new OS is sh*t). Around 35k 

     

    Any phones I'm missing? I need it for my parents so usage is very basic and I guess the main requirements will be a smooth UI, decent camera and a decent display.

  18. Online Shopping : deals and discussion thread

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    On 5/17/2022 at 8:36 AM, KunjanPSD said:

    Amazon C-to-C has two versions, Usb 2.0 and Usb 3.1

    Apple one is 3 feet for 1900 and not braided while Amzon 2.0 6 feet goes for 800 bucks (you will have to search well because sometimes it is out of stock) and 3.1 6 feet going for 1400.

    Amazon 2.0 3 feet is 700 bucks.

    I don't think 3.1 is needed unless you have specific data transfer use cases.

     

    I have the braided one USB A to C and its a pain to use it, for some reason it constantly keeps disconnecting my charging brick from the socket as well and its just difficult to manage haha, can't explain.

    Is the amazon 2.1 better than the original Samsung type c to c cable? And I'm assuming there's no difference in charging speed right between 2.1 and 3.1 cable or b/w the samsung original cable and the other third party one like amazonbasics?

  22. What You Bought This Week - 2022 Edition

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    On 3/23/2022 at 2:54 PM, hussain said:

    Just bought the Bose QC35 ii. Now feeling post purchase dissonance. Please reply with "It is much better than Sony 100Xm3" please :/

    I actually had found the QC35ii much more comfortable compared to the XM3s. I could surely wear them for longer hours compared to the Sony ones. Had tried both and prefer the sound of Bose as well. Plus the touch controls of XM3s apparently were not reliable especially if its very windy. Had read that in snowy winds they tend to malfunction or something but of course you cant replicate that in the metros. However, not sure if anything happens in just normal windy conditions here as well. Compared to the XM3, I feel the post purchase dissonance shouldn't be there :P. 

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