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I noticed that on Expansys they have knocked the price of the Omnia 7 down to £349.99 and I was wondering if these are UK specific handsets or EU ones & if they are EU ones what effect if any would there would be in getting updates compared to the UK handset?
Super Chimp said:
I noticed that on Expansys they have knocked the price of the Omnia 7 down to £349.99 and I was wondering if these are UK specific handsets or EU ones & if they are EU ones what effect if any would there would be in getting updates compared to the UK handset?
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Expansys ships from all over EU, so they're generic EU (even in UK, afaik). UK handsets are branded by carriers, so more chances to get updates delayed if you buy a UK Omnia7. If you're considering buying one, try Germany, as there you can find the 16 GB model (not sure if on Expansys though).
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Expansys ships from all over EU, so they're generic EU (even in UK, afaik). UK handsets are branded by carriers, so more chances to get updates delayed if you buy a UK Omnia7. If you're considering buying one, try Germany, as there you can find the 16 GB model (not sure if on Expansys though).
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Thanks for that. I know that ones that on the UK website are the 8GB model. But from what you're saying it might be worth a look on there German site just to see.
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Thanks for that. I know that ones that on the UK website are the 8GB model. But from what you're saying it might be worth a look on there German site just to see.
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There are a couple of sellers on eBay Germany that you can check out, who supply 16gb versions and are cheaper than Expansys. Mine is 16gb, new, unlocked and unbranded, and arrived in about 3 days. I was given the tracking details so I was able to track my parcel across Europe. The mains adapter came with a 2-pin plug so you'll need to supply your own. When I first turned the phone on I was given an option to switch to English.
The best thing was that when I connected the phone up to Zune it immediately told me that there was an update available (the pre-update). The update was smooth and painless. As the device is unbranded future updates should be available straightaway as they don't need to be "approved" by a carrier first.
I have to confess the one thing I have avoided buying through eBay is expensive electronic items, but I will certainly look into following what you have said.
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I have to confess the one thing I have avoided buying through eBay is expensive electronic items, but I will certainly look into following what you have said.
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No need to buy from eBay, if you have bad experiences (I had a couple in hundreds of good purchases).
The price for Omnia 7 16GB on Amazon.de is 299E + cca 7E shipping.
Note: apparently this is still a seller, on Amazon, yesterday there were ones on sale from Amazon, I guess they run out
EnderPsp said:
No need to buy from eBay, if you have bad experiences (I had a couple in hundreds of good purchases).
The price for Omnia 7 16GB on Amazon.de is 299E + cca 7E shipping.
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But Amazon.de don't ship to the UK (at least for that particular item), as I've just tried it. The eBay seller I used also has a shop that you can buy directly from: http://www.es-mobilfunk.de. The price is 289 Euros plus shipping. I went through eBay as I was able to benefit from Paypal buyer protection if needed.
See here for more info:
http://wmpoweruser.com/massive-price-drops-for-windows-phone-7-handsets-in-europe/
Thanks for those links.
I have to say I hadn't noticed price drops in the WP 7 handsets over here, just the Omnia 7.
I don't think the price-drops are as extreme as they're suggesting. I only noticed price drops for the Omnia 7, mainly because I wanted to buy one at the time. Its a good time to buy if you're interested in WP7
Had a look on those sites and I wish I read/spoke German as it would make things a lot easier!
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Had a look on those sites and I wish I read/spoke German as it would make things a lot easier!
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I don't speak German either so I used Google Chrome to browse the links for the German sites (it will translate whole pages on the fly for you). I think Firefox will also work if you have the Google Translate add-in installed.
Pdauser92 said:
I don't speak German either so I used Google Chrome to browse the links for the German sites (it will translate whole pages on the fly for you). I think Firefox will also work if you have the Google Translate add-in installed.
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Excellent and thanks for that suggestion.
Sorry for the double post but I must be going blind as I cannot locate that ES-Mobilfunk on eBay?
Super Chimp said:
Sorry for the double post but I must be going blind as I cannot locate that ES-Mobilfunk on eBay?
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Try this link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370493517978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Try this link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370493517978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Thanks. Now I wonder why that didn't come up when I did a worldwide search on there for the 16GB model.
No SAMSUNG logo above the screen on Swedish retail version as I saw it today in Media Market store in Norrkoping. dealer said package contains MHL converter.
Btw are wich price u found it?
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Seriously? That rises more questions than answers lol
The pre-order special price is 4990 Sek (Swedish Krona) and delivery date is 12th of May.
El Salvador said:
Seriously? That rises more questions than answers lol
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I Know!!! I asked lots of different questions and also lots of same questions about non existing Samsung logo and MHL converter in the box!! The guy almost cried!! )))
samini said:
I Know!!! I asked lots of different questions and also lots of same questions about non existing Samsung logo and MHL converter in the box!! The guy almost cried!! )))
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Was this an official outlet? Sounds more likely he's got his hands on prototypes or review models...
I'd stay away from a device without Samsung Branding, as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
hmm...
If I am not mistaken, the Korean models have no Samsung logo on the front.
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Was this an official outlet? Sounds more likely he's got his hands on prototypes or review models...
I'd stay away from a device without Samsung Branding, as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
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Samsung not having a Bright White logo on GS II is strange!! I can not agree more but I made the guy call his boss and ask!! and I made sure that what I saw was retail version with 1.2GHZ CPU.
Now I have more ....
As you know, from one certain date Samsung replaced pictures with ones with logo. from then almost every online store and mobile reviewer changed their pictures too. Recently I realized Telenor and Tele2 (bigest phone companies in sweden) changed back pictures to ones without Samsung logo.
You can chek it yourself.( As I am sure you know! web sites are .se rather than .com or ...)
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as when have you known Samsung not to stick their logo on the phone?
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Nexus S. It has the Samsung in the back cover.
But I don't believe it would come to sweden without Samsung text in front, when it does in Finland.
I have my doubts about this information. I don't doubt the veracity of what you're saying, but of the information you were given.
First, I wouldn't put it past the regional marketing branch of Samsung to hand out some of the former prototype devices to retailers to look at and Media Markt may have mistook it for a display model. Second, the very fact that Samsung doesn't include an MHI adapter cable is strange, especially when they're rare to come by and other manufacturers like Nokia have set the standard (my N8 came with an HDMI cable, USB-to-Go cable, you name it), so I think the local MM manager is just going on logic without really checking things up.
Yesterday I was in an ElGiganten in Stockholm and the whole front of the store was decked out in huge display boards. They expected to be ready for release on May 6, and kind of miffed about having to wait until May 12. Won't they look rediculous when they realize all their expensive marketing material doesn't even look like the device to be sold - with a Samsung logo on it.
I would be very surprised if the hardware versions delivered to the various EU countries have any significant differences (and I prefer the Samsung lable on the front). But then again, stranger things have happened.
The samsung brand is on the back... Strangely like the iPhone?!
And its not just Sweden. If you visit the Samsung page (swedish, finnish, whatever), only the front page and top images have it - the rest in the actual specification/advertisment of the phone doesnt have it. Three UK shows it without the name. Etc and so on.
You're right about the local Samsung page, it's a mixed bag.
The retailer pictures vary, but the OP is right in saying that a surprising number of retailers now or still have the photos without the logo on the front.
If this is true, it makes me worry that there might be other less benign differences from the units that we've seen from the UK, like cheaper camera sensors or the like.
Let's hope that there is no hardware difference in EU. I really hate it when they do that.
The worst case scenario is Samsung having many first production devices that we know as test devices mostly with 1 GHZ CPU and then they realized that they want to go with 1.2 GHZ and the Samsung LOGO and rest is not so hard to guess since CPU speed is just the matter of over clocking old devices and ..... OH just find a cold place in north to get rid of them ))))
I really hope that I am wrong ..... we will know in less than 5 days.
Danish version...
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
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If I am not mistaken, the Korean models have no Samsung logo on the front.
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This is because usually carriers force their logos on the front. This was partially the reason why iPhone arrived so late in Korea. Apple wouldn't let anyone touch'em.
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.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
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The Nordic countries always share the same version (at least in my experience of Samsung).
Has it already been released in Denmark???
Could you use Android System Info and see if it looks the same as Swedroid's UK device shown in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt7mdInSWqk&feature=relmfu
At 3:26 it shows some CPU info (although not entirely accurate, it does show the use of the CPU going up to 1.2 GHz).
I Saw CONVERTER WITH MY EYES!!!
People ! I saw the converter that comes with GSII in box in Sweden @ least from Media Market it is a Charger/HDMI converter you use it to charge cell phone or plug HDMI cable. You can see it in the post here for Infuse4G "http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Infuse-4G-HDMI-out-Adapter-Demonstration_id18667"
So now you can charge and use HDMI @ same time.
Eddiedk said:
.... seems to be just like the Swedish version - or rather the version i bought.
No logo on front - also no NFC, and only 16 Gb version without memorycard in the box. BUT... also no HDMI-converter. This version actually comes from warehouses in Sweden, where Telia stores it.
But the specs on the phone shows 1,2 Ghz dual-core, and the rest of the specs fully complies with the specs from Samsung on this phone.
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Is it the Exynos 1.2?
Hey guys,
I bought my Galaxy Tab 10.1v from Vodafone in Germany a few weeks ago. I'm really satisfied, however I was wondering when Samsung will be releasing the 3.1 Update?
P.S. Anybody know some good widgets that work with honeycomb?
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That's what I wanna know too, lol
I assume then, that you are actively developing this yourself?
If not, THIS DOES NOT BELONG IN THE DEVELOPMENT SECTION.
For the love of whatever deity you subscribe to, read the rules.
.. I need coffee.
I was referring to the 3.1 update, not the question about the widgets.
Who knows!! Samsung Belgium are clueless on the subject.
Samsung.nl Support is terrible!
[Q] Checking for updates?
Does your tab check for updates daily if you do that manually?
Mine says now that it last checked on the 19th (It's the 22nd today)
That's 3 days but I have noticed it may even be longer checking for updates.
T.A Blet said:
Samsung.nl Support is terrible!
[Q] Checking for updates?
Does your tab check for updates daily if you do that manually?
Mine says now that it last checked on the 19th (It's the 22nd today)
That's 3 days but I have noticed it may even be longer checking for updates.
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reboot the tablet and then it checks...
What is not clear is whether the tablet has to connected a particukar network. In this case it is Proximus. But I refused to pay these ridiculous monthly charges.
I am on Wifi only, will that make a difference. I have no simcard installed.
Where do I need to ask for support (update)? There is no indication of vodaphone or proximus on my tablet or on the box.
The tablet is bought in Belgium.
Firmware is buke2
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Post from Vodafone Australia - http://community.vodafone.com.au/t5/Tablets/Android-3-1-update/td-p/6487/page/5
Hi guys,
Thanks for your posts. I've escalated your query internally to see if I am able to locate any more information regarding updates for the 10.1v.
You are correct on the accesories. With the range of devices we sell, we're simply not able to consider stocking accessories for all of them. Electronics retailers may have some available, or you could contact Samsung directly regarding any supplier that has purchased 10.1v accessories from them.
I'll get back to you as soon as I can locate information regarding updates for your tablet.
Tim
Community Manager
thzone said:
Where do I need to ask for support (update)? There is no indication of vodaphone or proximus on my tablet or on the box.
The tablet is bought in Belgium.
Firmware is buke2
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There is no Vodafone name on the back of your tablet?
Still no government in Belgium but at least you have one of the newer firmwares.
Does it support Dutch language?
10.1v HC 3.0.1 HRI83BUKD9 10-05-2011
The 10.1v sold in Belgium as a Samsung 10.1v, Vodafone is no where on the back. It has a newer version of FW I think (but still 3.01), by default you can choise Dutch or any other language.
On tweakers.net someone posted tweets from Vodafone NL to Samfirmware that 3.1 is comming but no date.
http://twitter.com/#!/vodafoneNL/status/96878275237904385
http://twitter.com/#!/vodafoneNL/status/96878319676567552
My guess, end of august begin september.
Ok, probably a stupid noob question, but does the HK version boot into Chinese language? If so, how do I change to it english without being familiar with Android 3.2?
K
kra9235 said:
Ok, probably a stupid noob question, but does the HK version boot into Chinese language? If so, how do I change to it english without being familiar with Android 3.2?
K
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I think u are able to change language at first boot i saw a video of someone opening a brand new tab and i beleive it was from hong kong
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kra9235 said:
Ok, probably a stupid noob question, but does the HK version boot into Chinese language? If so, how do I change to it english without being familiar with Android 3.2?
K
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Had the same problem and yes it boots the first time in Chinese.
Touch the bottom right hand part of the screen and a screen will pop up. Hit the settings button (looks like cog wheel) and will take you to the settings. The language is the 4th from the bottom and then another screen pops up. The top arrow has the languages to choose from and your there!
Here's a pic of the settings screen and in Chinese.
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Had the same problem and yes it boots the first time in Chinese.
Touch the bottom right hand part of the screen and a screen will pop up. Hit the settings button (looks like cog wheel) and will take you to the settings. The language is the 4th from the bottom and then another screen pops up. The top arrow has the languages to choose from and your there!
Here's a pic of the settings screen and in Chinese.
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Cool thanks for the tip
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Thank you very much. That is just the type of help I needed.
k
Does this version have the IR port on it?
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Does this version have the IR port on it?
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It [meaning the HK WIFI & WIFI+3G version] doesn't. Negri Customer Service replied to my question about that yesterday. I think only the Verizon LTE and other LTE models will. Eh, well. I don't have a use for the IR blaster ATM anyway.
I ordered mine in HK with Panamoz.com. On the welcome screen I was able to select English language and then everything was English, nothing Chinese at all (box was sealed).
See my unboxing from Minute 6:30 :
The P6810(wifi only) from Negri is now listed as backorder. They seem to still have the P6800(3g). Glad I got my order in yeterday. They shipped it last night.
why would it be listed as backorder?! is there any flaw in the device?
I assume it is backordered as in out of stock and awaiting new stock.
Yeah, it's probably out of stock. It's been so much in demand. They shipped mine yesterday. I can't wait to get it!
When I went to order mine from Negri last week that day it said it was on backorder, however I checked back later in the day and it was in "Add to Cart"
So for those who want to order , just keep checking the Negri website.
I ordered the P6810 WiFi only and should receive it on Thursday.
Do you guys know if we will have any trouble when the 11.xx mb update is pushed to our HK devices? What do we need to do to make sure we get this update installed on these HK devices?
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When I went to order mine from Negri last week that day it said it was on backorder, however I checked back later in the day and it was in "Add to Cart"
So for those who want to order , just keep checking the Negri website.
I ordered the P6810 WiFi only and should receive it on Thursday.
Do you guys know if we will have any trouble when the 11.xx mb update is pushed to our HK devices? What do we need to do to make sure we get this update installed on these HK devices?
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Well i have allready my device also from NEGRI.
U will get the update where ever u live and u will get no problem.
And 2nd u can flash via odin a US Firmware (when its available) to change ur device CSC from HK to US version.
Just check my History in Froum
I just pulled the trigger on the 7.7 (3G version) from Negri.
Note: Negri has two 'Galaxy Tab 7.7 3G P6800' listings.
-The Black/Gray is showing as backorder with a price of $668.50 -link-
-The White is showing as in stock with a price of $649.50 -link-
I was not aware that the 3G version of the 7.7 came in different colors and I don't understand why there would be a $20 difference. If anything I would have expected the white version to cost more.
Oh and I think it was a different thread, but someone posted a code you can enter to get $30 off at Negri. The code is "Gift" (without the quotes) and it worked when I bought my 7.7 today.
Neogrin said:
I just pulled the trigger on the 7.7 (3G version) from Negri.
Note: Negri has two 'Galaxy Tab 7.7 3G P6800' listings.
-The Black/Gray is showing as backorder with a price of $668.50 -link-
-The White is showing as in stock with a price of $649.50 -link-
I was not aware that the 3G version of the 7.7 came in different colors and I don't understand why there would be a $20 difference. If anything I would have expected the white version to cost more.
Oh and I think it was a different thread, but someone posted a code you can enter to get $30 off at Negri. The code is "Gift" (without the quotes) and it worked when I bought my 7.7 today.
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It's hard to tell from the pictures on the site but it's possible the "White" version doesn't have a metal back like the "Black/Grey" version. Maybe that's why the price is different
Hey guys
I have a SGT 10.1 (3G) model, which was bought through Mobicity in Australia. Now i KNOW they source their stock from overseas, but i just spotted yesterday that the HC 3.2 update was available for download?
Now am i getting that pushed because i'm in Australia? Or is it being pushed to the device because it was bought in a specific country thats getting it? (e.g The UK have been receiving it)?
Am just curious, so i can get an idea of when future PUSH updates might be coming to mine.
Updates are being pushed according to origin of the ROM that is on your device.
If you put a given UK carrier rom, you will get this UK carrier updates, and so on.
Well all i've done is root it, not put any custom ROM's on yet....
So how can i tell the origin of the stock ROM on it?
Well if you bought it from a regular carrier and not something like Ebay, you most likely have an Australian version! (no idea what Mobicity is but every carrier have its own ROMs)
What is your current ROM version anyway?
As long as you are on stock ROM, any update will have to go through your carrier for approval and such. So look on their site / ask them for info.
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no idea what Mobicity is but every carrier have its own ROMs)
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Mobicity is an importer who deals in phones, tablets and accessories. I got my tab through them before Apple sued Samsung to stop selling them locally (nd then I loaded leaked roms)
If you got it from MobiCity like my self I believe you got an Asian ROM
They source the tablet from Hong Kong
So most likely you didn't get an Australian specific ROM
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nandihno said:
If you got it from MobiCity like my self I believe you got an Asian ROM
They source the tablet from Hong Kong
So most likely you didn't get an Australian specific ROM
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I agree that you won't have an Australian rom on the tablet but just because you get it from Mobicity means that it's from Asia. They seem to source the products from Europe, Asia and USA (depending on avaiability). My Galaxy S 2 came from Europe somewhere, my Galaxy Tab 10.1 came from America I believe and a HTC Desire S I bought for someone came from Asia.
Got my tab from Vodafone. Its going to be 6 months before it'll get 3.2. why not flash? im sure I'll get ics way before if you're willing to wait.
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Yeah i figured Mobicity would be buying from Asia. So can i tell which ROM i'm on from the Build Number? Mine says (with 3.2 installed) HTJ85B P7500XWKL1
Thanks
P7500XWKL1:
XW: Poland ROM, with support for deutch, english, spanish, french, italian, and 2 more languages I dont know about (de,en,es,fr,it,pt,tr)
KL1: Built 1st week (1) of December (L) 2011 (K)
I just got my Tab tonight, so forgive me if I'm not posting this right as I've just downloaded the update and its installing, so I can't see my exact screens. All I did was go to the settings menu and check for updates. I had to sign up for a Samsung account first, but then it went right through. It said it was updating to 3.2. And just an observation, but it looks like it may take a bit of time. Mine has been updating for over 5 minutes now and its only at 39%.
Edit: I'm on a Wifi only Tab BTW...
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P7500XWKL1:
XW: Poland ROM, with support for deutch, english, spanish, french, italian, and 2 more languages I dont know about (de,en,es,fr,it,pt,tr)
KL1: Built 1st week (1) of December (L) 2011 (K)
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Aha! Cool, thanks for that, good to know.