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Google Pixel 3 Australian pricing

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3 years ago

October 10, 2018

Google and Australia’s telecommunications carriers have unveiled their Google Pixel 3 pricing alongside pre-orders ahead of launch on October 18.

Buying the Pixel 3 outright from Google Store in Australia costs AU$1,199 for the 64GB model and AU$1,349 for the 128GB model, while the Pixel 3 XL costs AU$1,349 and AU$1,499 for the 64GB and 128GB model, respectively.

By contrast, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL start at $799 and $899, respectively, from Verizon and Google Store in the United States.

The Pixel 3 handset features a 5.5-inch screen while the XL model comes with a 6.3-inch display. Both devices are kitted out with a 12.2-megapixel rear-facing camera; two 8-megapixel front-facing cameras; 4GB of memory; Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor; stereo speakers that are 40 percent louder than previous iterations; and wireless charging.

The smartphone comes in three colours: Black, white, and “not pink”.

Read also: Pixel 3 vs iPhone XS or Galaxy Note 9: 5 reasons to go with Google’s phone

MINIMUM SPEND

Including handset repayments, the minimum spend per month for the new handsets on each telco are:

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MAXIMUM DATA INCLUSIONS

If you make your choices based on the highest possible data inclusions:

TELSTRA

Under its new simplified plans, unveiled in July as part of the Telstra2022 strategy, the Pixel 3 handsets are available on 24-month plans that include a Google Home Mini at the following price points from Telstra:

Google Pixel 3 64GB: AU$94 for 3GB data; AU$104 for 10GB data; AU$109 for 30GB data; AU$124 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data
Google Pixel 3 128GB: AU$104 for 3GB data; AU$114 for 10GB data; AU$121 for 30GB data; AU$129 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data
Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB: AU$104 for 3GB data; AU$114 for 10GB data; AU$121 for 30GB data; AU$129 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data
Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB: AU$109 for 3GB data; AU$119 for 10GB data; AU$129 for 30GB data; AU$139 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data

On Telstra’s mobile-leasing plans, the phones cost:

Google Pixel 3 64GB: AU$84 for 3GB data; AU$94 for 10GB data; AU$99 for 30GB data; AU$119 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data
Google Pixel 3 128GB: AU$94 for 3GB data; AU$104 for 10GB data; AU$111 for 30GB data; AU$119 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data
Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB: AU$94 for 3GB data; AU$104 for 10GB data; AU$111 for 30GB data; AU$119 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data
Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB: AU$99 for 3GB data; AU$109 for 10GB data; AU$119 for 30GB data; AU$129 for 120GB data; and AU$199 for unlimited data

The top-end plans also include Peace of Mind data and one 12-month Foxtel Now starter pack, along with international roaming data and calls to various destinations.

OPTUS

The Pixel 3 handsets are available at the following price points from Optus on 24-month contracts:

Google Pixel 3 64GB: AU$64 for 4GB data; AU$80 for 20GB data; AU$90 for 50GB data; AU$105 for 200GB data; and AU$125 for 200GB data
Google Pixel 3 128GB: AU$78 for 4GB data; AU$90 for 20GB data; AU$100 for 50GB data; AU$115 for 200GB data; and AU$125 for 200GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB: AU$78 for 4GB data; AU$90 for 20GB data; AU$100 for 50GB data; AU$115 for 200GB data; and AU$125 for 200GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB: AU$88 for 4GB data; AU$100 for 20GB data; AU$110 for 50GB data; AU$125 for 200GB data; and AU$130 for 200GB data

On Optus’ mobile-leasing plans, the phones cost:

Google Pixel 3 64GB: AU$58 for 4GB data; AU$65 for 20GB data; AU$85 for 50GB data; AU$105 for 200GB data; and AU$125 for 200GB data
Google Pixel 3 128GB: AU$68 for 4GB data; AU$80 for 20GB data; AU$90 for 50GB data; AU$105 for 200GB data; and AU$125 for 200GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB: AU$68 for 4GB data; AU$80 for 20GB data; AU$90 for 50GB data; AU$105 for 200GB data; and AU$125 for 200GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB: AU$78 for 4GB data; AU$90 for 20GB data; AU$100 for 50GB data; AU$115 for 200GB data; and AU$125 for 200GB data

All Optus plans include unlimited calls and texts; the top four plans include unlimited international calls and texts to 35 countries; and the top three include international roaming ranging between 2GB and 6GB.

Optus also pointed to its content holdings of the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League, along with National Geographic; data-free streaming of Spotify, Google Play Music, and iHeartRadio; and AU$5 per month data streaming across Netflix, Stan, and ABC iView.

VODAFONE

Vodafone is offering the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL at the following pricing on its 12-month plans:

Google Pixel 3 64GB: AU$134.91 for 4GB data; AU$144.91 for 20GB data; AU$159.91 for 60GB data; and AU$179.91 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 128GB: AU$147.41 for 4GB data; AU$157.41 for 20GB data; AU$172.41 for 60GB data; and AU$192.41 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB: AU$147.41 for 4GB data; AU$157.41 for 20GB data; AU$172.41 for 60GB data; and AU$192.41 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB: AU$159.91 for 4GB data; AU$169.91 for 20GB data; AU$184.91 for 60GB data; and AU$204.91 for 150GB data

On its 24-month plans, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL cost:

Google Pixel 3 64GB: AU$80.45 for 4GB data; AU$81.45 for 20GB data; AU$98.95 for 60GB data; and AU$118.95 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 128GB: AU$87.70 for 4GB data; AU$97.70 for 20GB data; AU$106.70 for 60GB data; and AU$119.20 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB: AU$87.70 for 4GB data; AU$97.70 for 20GB data; AU$105.20 for 60GB data; and AU$119.20 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB: AU$97.45 for 4GB data; AU$107.45 for 20GB data; AU$120.45 for 60GB data; and AU$140.45 for 150GB data

Lastly, Vodafone is charging the following on its 36-month plans:

Google Pixel 3 64GB: AU$65.30 for 4GB data; AU$69.30 for 20GB data; AU$85.80 for 60GB data; and AU$105.80 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 128GB: AU$69.97 for 4GB data; AU$79.97 for 20GB data; AU$90.97 for 60GB data; and AU$105.47 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 64GB: AU$69.97 for 4GB data; AU$79.97 for 20GB data; AU$89.97 for 60GB data; Aand AU$105.47 for 150GB data
Google Pixel 3 XL 128GB: AU$76.63 for 4GB data; AU$86.63 for 20GB data; AU$100.13 for 60GB data; and AU$120.13 for 150GB data

Vodafone earlier this year also launched its mobile Pass add-ons that allow for unlimited non-metered use of a selection of sites at 1.5Mbps.

At an additional AU$15 per month cost, Vodafone users can endlessly stream from Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Stan; for AU$10 each month, users can stream music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, and SoundCloud; endless data from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterst can be purchased for AU$10 a month; and the text elements of Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, along with text and call parts of Viber, can be used at 1.5Mbps for AU$5 a month.

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Street Legal 2017 BAC Mono lands at auction

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57 mins ago

June 20, 2021

Francisco Peguero

Some sports cars are made for comfort and cruising long distances, and some are more built for days spent at the track. The BAC Mono certainly falls into the second category. It’s a track day god and one of the highest performance single-seat cars you could ever own. The coolest part of the BAC Mono, in this case, is that it is registered and legal to drive on the streets in the US.

The car is finished in white with a red wrap over the top and a black interior. The seat appears to be done in leather and the car has an open cockpit complete with a digital steering wheel that looks straight out of an F1 car. The car up for auction has only 3,000 miles on the odometer.

The Carfax report shows no accidents, and it features 17-inch wheels and AP Racing brakes. The Williams harness inside the cockpit is FIA approved. The car was constructed in England and then assembled in the US. The seller is a dealership and says that the only modifications to the car are a red wrap over white paint. The car was originally orange.

It does have aftermarket stickers on the sides and a GoPro mount above the seat for recording track day festivities. Power for all BAC Mono cars comes from a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder that makes 280 horsepower and 207 pound-foot of torque. The engine is from Ford and was modified by Cosworth. Power goes to the rear wheels via a 6-speed sequential transmission shifted with paddles behind the steering wheel.

The AP Racing calipers squeeze carbon ceramic brakes. The car appears to be ready for the track or streets. It’s sure to be one of the fastest rides at the track day. The car has three days to go at cars&bids and is at $85,500 right now.

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2022 Acura MDX Type S revealed as Acura heads to Pikes Peak

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4 hours ago

June 20, 2021

Francisco Peguero

The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is going on soon as automakers and racers from around the world converge on Colorado Springs to race up the mountain. Among the many automakers participating in the event for 2021 is Acura. The automaker has revealed the 2022 MDX Type S as the tow vehicle for the Acura race team.

Acura has confirmed that it’s entering four different racecars into the 99th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb that are all going to be driven by the Acura R&D engineers. All four of the vehicles are production-based and will race up the mountain on June 27, taking on the challenging 12.42-mile 156-turn mountain course.

The hill climb is one of the most dangerous races that automakers can participate in as cars have been destroyed and participants have been killed during the event over the years. It’s not drivers in cars that face the most danger during the race. Motorcyclists are much more likely to die during the event. The 2022 MDX Type S is being used to tow one of the TLX Type S cars from the team shop in Bremen, Ohio, to Pike’s Peak, Colorado. The SUV will also be used to support the Accurate team during the competition.

The MDX Type S is a high-performance version of the company’s SUV featuring a turbocharged engine. The vehicle is the first Acura SUV to wear the Type S badge and is the fastest and most powerful SUV Acura has ever built. It will go on sale later this year. For now, Acura is mum on any performance specifications for the MDX Type S.

Acura has historically done well at the hill climb and currently holds the hybrid class record set last year by driver James Robinson in the “Time Attack” Acura NSX at 10:48.094. Acura also holds the open division record at 9:24.433, set by Peter Cunningham driving the Acura TLX GT racing car.

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Toyota foils leakers by offering an official image of the 2022 Tundra

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1 day ago

June 19, 2021

Francisco Peguero

Earlier this week, leaked images were going around claiming to show the next generation 2022 Toyota Tundra. Automakers never like leaks, and often they simply deny that the images are of their vehicle or ignore the leak altogether. However, Toyota used a different tactic when images of its 2022 Tundra leaked, choosing to release an official image of the truck.

2022 Tundra TRD Pro

With Toyota’s move, talk of the 2022 Tundra has moved from the leaked images to Toyota’s official image. However, it’s worth noting that Toyota only offered a single image of the TRD Pro version of the Tundra and offered no details on the truck. Last month, SlashGear posted a review of the 2021 Tundra TRD Pro, highlighting that it was the last hurrah for the current generation of the truck.

However, it does offer a nice opportunity for us to compare the exterior of the 2021 model to the 2022 model. What we see is significant changes on the exterior of the truck. While the overall profile remains virtually the same, the 2022 has a completely new front end that closely resembles the style used on the Tacoma and 4Runner SUV. That means a large black grille with hexagonal openings and bulky Toyota branding on the grille.

It’s unclear if non-TRD Pro versions will have the same front-end treatment. Another interesting tidbit that is easily seen from the official Toyota photograph is that the truck is equipped with an LED light bar underneath the Toyota logo in the grill and what appear to be LEDs underneath the grill on the front black portion of the bumper. The headlights are much smaller and appear to be LED.

2021 Tundra TRD Pro

The truck has modest black fender extensions and rolls on very attractive black wheels. We also note that the truck has integrated sidesteps to make it easier to get in and out. Unfortunately, there’s no indication of what changes might have been made to the interior or under the hood of the truck at this time.