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andrew1879 commented on First Time Moving, Need Advice on a nbn HFC Provider
You can do a search on (netbargains.com.au)[https://netbargains.com.au/] (disregard Opticomm and TPG FTTB results unless they're applicable…
09/09/2025 - 17:52
andrew1879 commented on Looking for a nbn FTTN Plan Cheaper than $80/Month Plus $5/Month Phone Landline
Carbon Comms [25/10 for $49/mo](https://carboncomms.com.au/pages/carbon-comms-nbn-plans). You can do a search on…
08/09/2025 - 10:11
andrew1879 replied to jughead101 on Private Internet Access (VPN) 100% Cashback on 6-Month & 2-Year Plans for New Private Internet Access Customers @ TopCashback AU
I received an email a few minutes after signing up "Claim your FREE 1-year license key" with a link to do so.
04/09/2025 - 09:29
andrew1879 commented on Private Internet Access (VPN) 100% Cashback on 6-Month & 2-Year Plans for New Private Internet Access Customers @ TopCashback AU
It's not 100% cashback. My card was charged $75.14 but Topcashback has tracked at $69.89.
03/09/2025 - 16:23
andrew1879 commented on nbn FTTP or HFC 250/25 (750/50 in September) with a Static IPv4 $89/Month Ongoing (New Customers) @ Carbon Comms
OP are you able to provide an update as to the timeframe for having POPs in other capital cities please? I would be interested in your…
24/08/2025 - 16:03
andrew1879 replied to BOGLOAD on [Recertified] Seagate Exos NM000C 22TB $436, 24TB $467, 26TB $513, 28TB $559 @ East Digital
That's similar to my experience. A refurb WD HC550 was DOA and I had to post it back at my expense. In my case it was much slower to be…
13/08/2025 - 20:00
andrew1879 replied to hollykryten on nbn FTTP and HFC 1000/50 with a Static IPv4 $99/Month Ongoing (New Customers) @ Carbon Comms
Yes the sign-up form requires a scanned copy of the driver's licence. Even if Carbon Comms doesn't save a copy themselves it's already gone…
05/08/2025 - 11:12
andrew1879 commented on nbn FTTP and HFC 1000/50 with a Static IPv4 $99/Month Ongoing (New Customers) @ Carbon Comms
I'm not a fan of supplying a copy of my driver's licence, even less so via a JotForm.com form that is used for sign-up. This really needs…
04/08/2025 - 11:16
andrew1879 replied to carboncomms on nbn FTTP and HFC 1000/50 with a Static IPv4 $99/Month Ongoing (New Customers) @ Carbon Comms
I'm also interested in knowing the timeline for when you will have an Adelaide POP? I'd be happy to sign up when this arrives.
04/08/2025 - 10:43
andrew1879 replied to carboncomms on nbn FTTP and HFC 1000/50 with a Static IPv4 $99/Month Ongoing (New Customers) @ Carbon Comms
In [this Whirlpool post](https://whrl.pl/RgPVj6) you wrote > Haven't worked out prices just yet! when you announced the NBN residential…
04/08/2025 - 10:40
andrew1879 replied to kranix on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2025 (CN ROM, 12.7" 2.9k 144Hz, 8GB/256GB, Widevine L1) US$167.90 (~A$256) Del @ Lenovo Smart AliExpress
Yes, no multi-user profiles is a frustrating omission. I'm not super keen to lose OTA updates with the global ROM either.
15/07/2025 - 14:31
andrew1879 replied to gustocostoso on 100% Isopropyl Alcohol 5L $22.50 + Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Sydney Solvents
The description says that item is 250mL
09/06/2025 - 21:20
andrew1879 replied to Dyl on [Refurbished] Seagate Barracuda Pro ST14000DM001 14TB SATA Hard Drive $286 Delivered @ East Digital
The amount indicated at checkout time is in AUD but I was charged by PayPal in USD which triggered the CC foreign transaction fee. Not the…
28/04/2025 - 17:55
andrew1879 commented on [Refurbished] Seagate Barracuda Pro ST14000DM001 14TB SATA Hard Drive $286 Delivered @ East Digital
Use a foreign transaction fee-free card when buying from East Digital if you have one.
28/04/2025 - 15:33
andrew1879 replied to InfamousCalf on [Used] WD Ultrastar HC550 16TB 3.5″ Enterprise SATA HDD WUH721816ALE6L4 $268 Delivered @ East Digital
Yes I can confirm that a foreign transaction fee was charged on my East Digital purchase with an Aust CC card and the amount shown at the…
28/03/2025 - 20:28
andrew1879 commented on Sign up & Earn $15 for Adding Your First Bill (First 100 Users) @ Cents2Bills
Anyone who would use this would do much better learning to manage their finances instead!
19/03/2025 - 13:05
andrew1879 commented on AOOSTAR WTR PRO 4 Bay NAS (Ryzen 7 5825U, 3x NVMe, 2x 2.5G LAN, HDMI/DP/USB-C) US$354.09 (~A$564.38) Del @ Aoostar AliExpress
Does anybody know if these have proper ECC RAM support?
18/03/2025 - 10:59
andrew1879 commented on [Ex Lease] Dell WD19TB K20A Thunderbolt Docking Station $87.98 Delivered @ 3i Gadget via MyDeal
Slightly cheaper on ebay, $83 delivered: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/315502262821
12/02/2025 - 15:23
andrew1879 replied to saffers on [Ex Lease] Dell WD19TB K20A Thunderbolt Docking Station $87.98 Delivered @ 3i Gadget via MyDeal
That is a non-Thunderbolt dock, also has no 3.5mm audio, and will be fine for many people.
12/02/2025 - 15:21
andrew1879 replied to WeiKaiLe on Seagate 20TB Expansion External Hard Drive US$277.64 Delivered (~A$449) @ QuickDealStore Amazon US
I bought one 18TB WD HC550 server pull and it was DOA. I returned it - no reimbursement of postage by ED. Also the return process was slow.…
19/01/2025 - 09:58
andrew1879 replied to maddoglee on $50 Cases Beer (16 Cans) or $50 Bottles Gin/Vodka, $10 Flat Rate Shipping Per Item @ Dad & Dave's Brewing (Excl WA, NT)
Also unaustralian to use the American term 'case' in the context of beer
29/11/2024 - 09:18
andrew1879 replied to niknikniknik on $10 eBay Plus 1-Year Membership @ eBay Australia
My ebay plus subscription expired on 1 Nov. I cancelled despite being offered the $30 voucher during cancellation. So far I have not…
14/11/2024 - 14:38
andrew1879 commented on "100W" Portable Solar Panel Kit US$9.89 (~A$15.28) + Free Shipping @ Banggood
100W solar panel, as if. You'd be lucky if it's more than 1W.
05/02/2024 - 21:44
andrew1879 replied to ninohax on [Pre Order] 20% off Samsung Galaxy S24 Range, Bonuses: $450 Trade-in, up to $350 Vouchers, 1 Year Samsung Care @ Samsung Edu/EPP
Exactly. After buying an S21 with their substandard Exynos, never again.
18/01/2024 - 10:21
andrew1879 commented on [SA] Arlec 4 Individually-Switched Outlet Power Board 2-Pack $2 @ Bunnings, Seaford
Out of stock at Seaford now
30/10/2023 - 13:01
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