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impoze on 3x TP-Link Tapo C211 Wi-Fi Security Camera $101.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU

What voltage are you running them at? I find they seem to be dropping frames when there is rapid movement, even though they don't seem to…

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costas60 on Samsung Galaxy Watch7 BT 40mm, Cream or Green, $297 + Delivery ($0 with Uber/ C&C/ In-Store) @ The Good Guys

I don't think they do ECG. I haven't checked for a while, but at one stage watches tracking ECG were not allowed to activate that feature…

whats up skip commented on Samsung Galaxy Watch7 BT 40mm, Cream or Green, $297 + Delivery ($0 with Uber/ C&C/ In-Store) @ The Good Guys
Other than the smaller screen, colours and lack of LTE, this seems to be a very good deal. What am I missing? I'm particularly interested…

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freefall101 on [Refurb] Surface Pro 7 i5 1035G4 8GB 256GB Win 11 with Keyboard $360 Delivered + Others @ Australian Computer Traders

It relates to this: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000091662/graphics.html A general vulnerability was found with…

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freefall101 on [Refurb] Surface Pro 7 i5 1035G4 8GB 256GB Win 11 with Keyboard $360 Delivered + Others @ Australian Computer Traders

8th generation no longer obtains driver updates for the graphics "card". The CPU might, but it is a security problem with drivers now being…

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ozvictor on [Refurb] Surface Pro 7 i5 1035G4 8GB 256GB Win 11 with Keyboard $360 Delivered + Others @ Australian Computer Traders

The 7 and 8 series Intel systems are no longer receiving Windows driver updates and this matters in terms of security. I think the 9 and 10…

whats up skip commented on Samsung 1TB Evo Plus MicroSD $109, Pro Plus $125 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ The Good Guys
Yes, the combination of a weak Australian dollar and disruptions to supply chains due to politics, has raised prices. I think the fabs were…

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Ozyow on [Used] HP Probook 450 G5 Laptop: Intel i5-8250u, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11, New Battery $279 Delivered and more @Corporatepc

It isn't just that 8th Gen speed is slow. There are no future security updates for 8th Gen drivers on Windows, which means some of the…

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enthusiast on [Refurb] Dell Latitude 5420 14" Laptop: i5 1135G7 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 $299 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders

Sure, but that doesn't help if you want two different kinds of drives: one fast for booting and some data, then a larger slower one.

whats up skip commented on [Refurb] Dell Latitude 5420 14" Laptop: i5 1135G7 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 $299 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
Just a pity about the lack of storage options on this model: Only one SSD, given the size of the notebook it should have been easy for Dell…

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Churna on AKAI 15.6" Touch Screen Monitor $109 ($98.10 with Everyday Rewards) Delivered / C&C / In-Store @ BIG W

Would seem to be a very niche product.

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HomeAlone on TP-Link Tapo C220 2K Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Thanks. The C220 is a higher resolution, approx 3MP vs 4MP.

whats up skip commented on TP-Link Tapo C220 2K Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Weren't these on special on Black Friday for about two for $45?

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ilikeit on Xiaomi Power Strip with USB Ports (3 Outlet 3 USB) $19.99 Delivered @ Mostly Melbourne

I have raised this issue in the past, but many people don't see it as an issue.

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FLICKIT on VTOMAN Jump 600X 299Wh 600W (1200W Surge) LiFePO4 Portable Power Station $243.19 Shipped @ carshop2022 eBay

Having 2400W output can be handy for using high powered or difficult devices for just a few minutes, such as power tools. You are…

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J B S on VTOMAN Jump 600X 299Wh 600W (1200W Surge) LiFePO4 Portable Power Station $243.19 Shipped @ carshop2022 eBay

You need to be careful about how the UPS mode works on many of these as most don't switch fast enough for some devices. I believe 10ms…

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Dollar Dreamer on KLEVV 4TB C910 NVMe M.2 SSD $269 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Umart / MSY

There a quality ones around that don't come from Aliexpress. I'm sure there are 3rd party service centres that would sell and install these…

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Dollar Dreamer on KLEVV 4TB C910 NVMe M.2 SSD $269 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Umart / MSY

Mac Mini M4 owners would be far better off buying one of the third party SSD drives designed to replace the existing Apple SSD. These third…

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hopper on Apple 10.9" iPad Wi-Fi 64GB Blue $549 + Delivery ($0 C&C) + Surcharge @ Umart (Price Beat from $521.55 in Store @ Officeworks)

Unless you are basically just watching a couple of streaming apps, 64GB doesn't go far. Even for primary school aged child, once you load…

whats up skip commented on What Is The Trustworthiness of AliExpress?
There is lots of misleading advertising or pictures on the site. I won't buy anything that uses 230V as it won't be compliant/certified.…

I would imagine that these units were being sold off cheap (below cost) as I suspect a manufacturer in China went out of business and this…

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foxxo on VoltX 800W Power Station + Free Power Bank $374.31 ($352.30 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Outbax via eBay AU

There is going to be a flood of low cost LFP Power Stations this year as the cost of LFP cells, particularly B grade, continues to fall.

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ayoole on VoltX 800W Power Station + Free Power Bank $374.31 ($352.30 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Outbax via eBay AU

Is your whole street on FTTP or just you? If it is just you, then it is likely there isn't proper backup on the FTTP node.

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diddy50 on Starlink Backup Plan: 5GB of Roam Data for $15 Per Month @ Starlink.com

There wasn't a 5GB plan. The smallest roaming plan was 50GB. I think this is a really good option for many people or situations. I don't…

whats up skip commented on [Used] Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34" 3440x 1440 21:9 Curved Monitor - NO Stand $195 + $20 Delivery ($0 MEL C&C) @ UN Tech
Do you think these businesses were obtaining them from Dell without the monitor stand, or did they just send the stands to landfill? The…

The dropping Australian dollar is not going to help your cause.

I don't think anyone said it didn't have enough RAM for a modern desktop OS. These days there are many non-GUI applications that need more…

Just comparing to other lower cost boards on the market in the same price range. What you are describing is a microcontroller, which is a…

I realise these still have their place, but less than 1GB RAM, limited processing power and not using USB C, it all seems very dated.

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RecklessMonkeys on TP-Link Tapo C200 Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Camera $29 (RRP $49) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

I'm streaming RTSP to Frigate (NVR), but I'm still getting my head around Frigate.
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