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mostlygordon replied to cephh on [Used] Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (LTE) 1807 12.3" Touch Laptop i5-7300U 8GB 256GB $211.65 ($199.20 eBay+) Del @ Max Direct eBay
If you want to use LTE, make sure you clear all eSIMs in Windows before loading Linux. I have Nobara running now with everything working…
12/02/2025 - 22:48
mostlygordon replied to cephh on [Used] Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (LTE) 1807 12.3" Touch Laptop i5-7300U 8GB 256GB $211.65 ($199.20 eBay+) Del @ Max Direct eBay
Nobara has a vanilla Gnome spin. Looks exactly the same as Fedora except the wallpaper, which is better IMHO.
07/02/2025 - 18:29
mostlygordon replied to cephh on [Used] Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (LTE) 1807 12.3" Touch Laptop i5-7300U 8GB 256GB $211.65 ($199.20 eBay+) Del @ Max Direct eBay
I have one on order. Recommend [Nobara](https://nobaraproject.org/) as it has Surface kernel extensions compiled in. I already have it…
07/02/2025 - 15:11
mostlygordon replied to Arsenal on Razer Kishi V2 USB-C Gaming Controller for iPhone/Android $129 + Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi
I only need Android, so happy to save some $.
14/01/2025 - 13:57
mostlygordon commented on Bigme B751C Color eBook Reader $330.65 (RRP $419) Delivered @ xiejunpeng via Amazon AU
Mine arrived today. Very clunky to set up and I'm an IT guy, lots of crashes and poor English translation in menus. But, once set up it's…
12/01/2025 - 18:06
mostlygordon commented on WSJ Digital Subscription $2/Month for 12 Months for New Customers @ WSJ
I get The Australian sub with my Amex. The Australian gives a free sub to WSJ.
01/01/2025 - 14:05
mostlygordon replied to connersau on Vodka Soda BL&CK (16 330ml Cans) $63.92 Delivered @ Ampersand
Or, just leave out the soda;-)
06/09/2024 - 13:48
mostlygordon replied to Soapdroid on Lenovo USI Pen 2 $51.70 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I have both and my 5 pen doesn't work on the 3. Haven't bothered getting a 2.0 pen yet, but might now I have the Pixel.
26/08/2024 - 15:28
mostlygordon replied to Soapdroid on Lenovo USI Pen 2 $51.70 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Just found a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4zQYBwQMd0) on it. The 2.0 pens are backward compatible, so no drama.
26/08/2024 - 15:18
mostlygordon replied to Soapdroid on Lenovo USI Pen 2 $51.70 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Duet 5 Chromebook is USI 1 I think, not sure about compatibility.
26/08/2024 - 15:00
mostlygordon replied to Soapdroid on Lenovo USI Pen 2 $51.70 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
[This](https://www.amazon.com.au/Penoval-Chromebook-Pressure-Magnetic-Included/dp/B0BNBGKM7W/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_3_1/355-2825783-4331434?pd_rd…
26/08/2024 - 14:36
mostlygordon commented on Lenovo USI Pen 2 $51.70 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
How long do the batteries last? Good price, but tempted to wait for a deal on a rechargeable model.
26/08/2024 - 14:29
mostlygordon replied to shroomish on Google Pixel Tablet $397 (C&C/ In-Store), Tablet Charging Speaker Dock $187 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ OnePass/ C&C) @ Officeworks
I now have both. The Pixel screen is better and seems faster. The A9+ supports Instant Hotspot if you have a Samsung phone, has MicroSD…
25/08/2024 - 21:35
mostlygordon commented on Western Digital SN740 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD US$105.06 (~A$157.82) Delivered @ Global Brand Storage Store AliExpress
Put one of these in my Surface Laptop 7. Working nicely for a few weeks.
20/08/2024 - 19:08
mostlygordon replied to [Deactivated] on Philips ADD6921DG Mineral RO Water Station $1,169 (10% off) or 158,140 Pts (30% off) or Pts+Pay + Delivery @ Qantas Marketplace
I have mine close to the living room, so I drink more water than if I had to go to the kitchen. Also this does boiling and chilled water. I…
06/08/2024 - 16:36
mostlygordon replied to Duece1995 on Philips ADD6921DG Mineral RO Water Station $1,169 (10% off) or 158,140 Pts (30% off) or Pts+Pay + Delivery @ Qantas Marketplace
Most definitely. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_dissolved_solids
06/08/2024 - 16:28
mostlygordon replied to Duece1995 on Philips ADD6921DG Mineral RO Water Station $1,169 (10% off) or 158,140 Pts (30% off) or Pts+Pay + Delivery @ Qantas Marketplace
It gives you TDS in and out. Generally the unit reports under 40 TDS out.
06/08/2024 - 16:25
mostlygordon commented on Philips ADD6921DG Mineral RO Water Station $1,169 (10% off) or 158,140 Pts (30% off) or Pts+Pay + Delivery @ Qantas Marketplace
Picked up one of these in March from Amazon for $1104. An excellent buy and gets used every day. Anyone come across a good price on…
06/08/2024 - 16:17
mostlygordon replied to Sidor on 1TB Lifetime Cloud Storage Plan US$69.99/~A$107 (72% off) @ FolderFort via StackSocial Marketplace
Just copy them to the photos directory on the phone. No app needed.
01/08/2024 - 15:14
mostlygordon replied to nostalgiaultra on 1TB Lifetime Cloud Storage Plan US$69.99/~A$107 (72% off) @ FolderFort via StackSocial Marketplace
They still do. I keep a Pixel 2 around and occasionally dump Holiday photos on it for upload. The photos don't have to be taken by the…
29/07/2024 - 14:38
mostlygordon commented on Astell&Kern KANN MAX Digital Audio Player $999 Delivered (was $1899) @ Addicted to Audio
For this form factor, I went for a [Hiby R4](https://www.minidisc.com.au/hiby-r4-class-a-android-digital-audio-player). Sounds as good as…
21/07/2024 - 16:58
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