brich1980 » user profile

Member Since | 17/02/2009 |
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Last Seen | 07/02/2025 |
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Location | Melbourne |
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You do not need a 1000-pages academic article to prove that. It is common-sense and the core issue of Nissan Leaf is its stone-age battery…

DO NOT buy because of one vital reason: Nissan Leaf battery does not have liquid cooling system which is already common in most EVs now.…

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chew_chew on [UNiDAYS, StudentBeans] Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB $1571, 256GB $1699, 512GB $1869, 1TB $2166 Delivered @ Google Store

Highly recommend "Spigen" this Korean brand. All their cases are extremely high rated and is a real protection (Vs those cheap China…

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richy_o on Samsonite Volant Suitcase: 55cm $178.50, 68cm $240, 75cm $265, All 3 for $683.50 Delivered @ Amazon AU

I found that the expensive hard-case is normally worse than the cheap soft-case, in terms of both durability and versatility. Another thing…

brich1980 commented on Samsonite Volant Suitcase: 55cm $178.50, 68cm $240, 75cm $265, All 3 for $683.50 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I know I am comparing apple to orange but for a fraction of price, this duffle bag will do the same work as check-in luggages - much…

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JumpingUnicorns on [Pre Order] Pixel 9 Pro XL Bonuses: $350 Gift Card & $350 Trade-in, Pixel 9 Bonuses: $250 Gift Card + $200 Trade-in @ JB Hi-Fi

More details? Like banner in store? Can't find it on their HN website.

brich1980 commented on Sabco Black Nitrile Powder Free Disposable Heavy Duty Gloves 100pk $5.90 + $12.95 Del ($0 with $399 Metro Order) @ PPE Supplier
Just found another PPE seller in SE Melbourne, you can pick one up in Keysborough for $7: https://www.facebook.com/share/b4M9hk9iYQKhWopG/

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351pwr on KAMRUI Mini PC - AMD Ryzen 7 5800U 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD Win11 Pro $469.99 Delivered @ KAMRUI via Amazon AU

This is insane and I never know this Amazon practice. Does it mean Amazon's review is not trustworthy at all?!

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mattkenny on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro i5 9500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi 11 Pro $239 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders

I forgot to mention: My monitor is LG 27UP850-W (27" 4K resolution). My setting was: 4K youtube video on a 4K UHD monitor via display port…

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tightm8 on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro i5 9500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi 11 Pro $239 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders

I owned a refurbished 7060 (i5-8500T) w/ single stick 8GB RAM and yes it struggled with 4K with lots of dropped frames.... BUT then it…

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treesseven on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

It depends on your usage. With minor usage like web-browsing / document editing, I think 8GB RAM is enough. I will say just set it up and…

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noshopping on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

As mentioned before, it is about reliability and durability. I can trust Lenovo ThinkCentre for both by paying a bit of premium, but I am…

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treesseven on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

This one is better. It is faster (if not, at least on par) and much cheaper.

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Loot N Plunder on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

It is not SFF. Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2 is indeed a tiny / micro form factor.

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Hiphopopotamus on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

That's why I believe i5 / Ryzen 5 (mobile versions) has a good balance of noise and performance, even at "optimised" level and will not go…

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hamwhisperer on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

This model is relatively "old" which is no longer available on Lenovo website. Considering the background of MSY (Asian-owned?), it is no…

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Detrimental on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

Another consideration is, I will not go for top-end desktop CPU in tiny 1L form because it is not designed to deal with such a high heat…

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Detrimental on Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY

You would not go for a generic brand because heat dissipation (and thus fans noise) is critical in tiny / micro form factor. Also the…

brich1980 posted a deal Lenovo ThinkCentre M75Q G2: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ MSY
I understand it is a neg for default 8GB RAM but it is upgradeable dual-channel (up to 64GB). Storage is "merely" 256GB SSD but the upside…

brich1980 posted a deal Lee Kum Kee Seafood XO Sauce 80g $3.85 @ Coles
[Possibly CNY special product and is on clearance now.](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/15583/110473/pxl_20240211_235017477.jpg)…

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Gunshoo on 20% off 24 Month Optus Phone Plans @ Harvey Norman / Domayne / Joyce Mayne

Went to a HN store in Melbourne but the manager refuses to do regional plan. He said his "metro" store can only do "metro" plan. In other…

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Gunshoo on 20% off 24 Month Optus Phone Plans @ Harvey Norman / Domayne / Joyce Mayne

I also wanna get this deal. Are you in regional area? IF not, does your HN (which store?) simply accept another address from regional area…

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KnifeEnthusiastBoi on [REFURB] $279.20 Dell Optiplex 9020SFF i5 4570 8GB Ram 128GB SSD 10 Pro @ Bneacttrader eBay

Please check the comments, the youtuber, "MrWhitianga", has confirmed that he installed the video card into X4 slot. He wrote: "yes card in…

You are wrong. I bought LG BP420 3D blu-ray from BigW 2 months ago for only $98. It was catalogue special. I was so happy with BP420 video…

brich1980 posted a deal Telstra International Calling Pack $10/Month for UNLIMITED Call to Fixed Lines in 32 Countries!
Unlimited calling to selected destinations from your eligible Telstra Home Phone. Compatible with all HomeLine Plans (for customers with a…

Seems that a lot of new limitations applied to overseas order at the moment, can anyone share their experience to resolve the problem?

Originally in late Nov / early Dec 2011, I ordered twice successfully with no limitation of order quantity for fixed $69.95 postage. In 2nd…

I have similar experience with different answer from Tommy after calling them - your order will be blocked for 10 or more items (i.e. can…

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reecho on Telstra HTC Desire $39/Month (with Telstra Landline) + 500MB Data + $200 Welcoming Credit

How did you get $500 credit? Did you negotiate hard for that? Do you think $600 is possible for buying 2x HTC Desire + port 2x optus…

Can rep clarify a few things: 1) national call 85c/min: is it charged by minute or by second? 2) live-connected call $400 credit: - does it…
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