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Member Since 15/06/2017
Last Seen 18/02/2025
Location Melbourne

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hmof replied to gizmomelb on Beelink Mini-PCs EQ14 and S13Pro N150 CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD $299.20 (Sold Out) or 500GB SSD $289 Delivered @ Beelink Amazon AU
Yeah there are videos around about replacing the fans. Mine is in the garage where I don't care about the noise fortunately.
14/01/2025 - 12:20
hmof replied to philotex on Beelink Mini-PCs EQ14 and S13Pro N150 CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD $299.20 (Sold Out) or 500GB SSD $289 Delivered @ Beelink Amazon AU
I just built a machine with Jonsbo N2 and the Asus N100I-D4 mini-ITX board. Very happy with how it turned out. (Beware the fan noise…
13/01/2025 - 21:06
hmof replied to TheThoughtFraud on Beelink Mini-PCs EQ14 and S13Pro N150 CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD $299.20 (Sold Out) or 500GB SSD $289 Delivered @ Beelink Amazon AU
This deal was a good bit cheaper, with 16Gb RAM: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/843757 . I upgraded the RAM to 32Gb and it's running…
13/01/2025 - 21:05
hmof commented on 70% off 12-Month VPN Plans: US$36 (~A$55), €36 (~A$60), GST Inclusive @ Proton VPN
The PCMag deal is better, for 24 months:…
02/12/2024 - 22:50
hmof replied to dajackal on Shokz OpenMove Bluetooth Wireless Headphones with Mic, Bone Conduction $89 Delivered @ Shokz AU via Amazon AU
I can hear my OpenRuns up to 30km/hr easily. Beyond that the wind noise is too much. They are awesome for cycling because you can still…
29/11/2024 - 12:06
hmof commented on nbn 100/40 $70/Month for 1st 6 Months, 250/25 $77/Month, 1000/50 $91/Month @ Neptune
What does the VPN function actually do? The faq has no details.
17/11/2024 - 13:08
hmof replied to get-innocuous on WiiM Ultra Wireless Audio Streamer $479 Delivered (RRP $599) @ WestCoast Hifi
I don’t think the quality would be noticeable but you’d be taking the iPhone out of the loop which would be a big win in my eyes. But…
17/11/2024 - 13:04
hmof replied to slam on Apple Mac Mini M4 from $815.10 Delivered @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)
Sorry but the whole "Apple silicon Mac only needs 8Gb" has been thoroughly debunked. It doesn't matter how fast the RAM is if it's not…
30/10/2024 - 10:55
hmof replied to DingoBlue on [Perks] 10% off Site Wide, 20% Select Categories (Exclusions Apply) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
JB says "all other departments" which is pretty much the same as store-wide though
24/10/2024 - 12:24
hmof replied to hmof on FIREBAT AM02 Mini PC (Intel N100, 16GB/512GB, 2xLAN, Type-C, Wi-Fi6, BT5.2) US$122.24 (~A$188) Shipped @ Cutesliving AliExpress
I replaced the RAM with a Crucial DDR4 32Gb SODIMM module and it's working great. Ran 3 passes of memtest86+ which took 6 hours and kept…
07/06/2024 - 10:28
hmof replied to Apostle0748 on FIREBAT AM02 Mini PC (Intel N100, 16GB/512GB, 2xLAN, Type-C, Wi-Fi6, BT5.2) US$122.24 (~A$188) Shipped @ Cutesliving AliExpress
Eh my expensive Dell desktop also only has the "DO NOT TRUST - AMI Test PK" key. So much for security.
05/06/2024 - 14:05
hmof commented on FIREBAT AM02 Mini PC (Intel N100, 16GB/512GB, 2xLAN, Type-C, Wi-Fi6, BT5.2) US$122.24 (~A$188) Shipped @ Cutesliving AliExpress
Does anyone know what the NICs are? Intel or Realtek?
13/05/2024 - 14:05
hmof replied to RefusdClassification on Curve Belgie Ultra/Disc Titanium Road Bike - $6000 Delivered @ Curve Cycling
What makes you think they'll be only occasionally used?
04/12/2023 - 10:23
hmof replied to unrealshots on Curve Belgie Ultra/Disc Titanium Road Bike - $6000 Delivered @ Curve Cycling
I agree, there's no secret as to where they are made. I have no problem with a Chinese made Ti frame, I have owned one myself in the past.…
04/12/2023 - 10:20
hmof replied to Rich73 on Curve Belgie Ultra/Disc Titanium Road Bike - $6000 Delivered @ Curve Cycling
All Ti bikes are made in China except very high end bikes from Baum, Prova and similar high end makers in the US and UK.
03/12/2023 - 19:34
hmof commented on 30% off All Travel eSIMs/SIM Cards - Europe, USA, NZ, Japan, Asia & More from $6.30 + Free Shipping @ SimsDirect Sydney
Getting popups in Firefox saying "Error X40380 - Rapidler subscription expired/unavailable" which is concerning.
26/11/2023 - 16:55
hmof replied to hornetfig on 30% off DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K Movies & TV Shows - 2x 4k Blu-Ray for $28 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Yet here we are, the web site is great and the auth servers are overloaded.
19/11/2023 - 18:22
hmof commented on 1 Month Free Trial of Paramount Plus (Normally 7 Days) Payment Information Required @ Paramount Plus
My 7 day trial via Amazon ends tomorrow. Is this direct with Paramount?
05/10/2023 - 18:06
hmof replied to Ekoz on Google Pixel 7 256GB for $879 (Outright) Delivered @ Telstra
Telstra online shop won't let you buy it unless you have a plan. Have just tried. :(
22/11/2022 - 11:48
hmof replied to G-rig on Garmin Edge 530 GPS $270.41 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
I know people who've moved back from Wahoo though. The grass used to be greener but not so much any more.
20/11/2022 - 15:36
hmof replied to G-rig on Garmin Edge 530 GPS $270.41 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
Yeah the bigger and higher resolution phone screen is still easier....
16/11/2022 - 10:47
hmof replied to dan199 on Garmin Edge 530 GPS $270.41 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
The touch screen is much easier to use for configuring the device and working with the maps. It can be a bit awkward in thick gloves and in…
16/11/2022 - 09:19
hmof replied to B3 on 2x Seagate Exos X18 18TB Enterprise HDD - $974.13 + Delivery @ Amazon US via AU
Delivery is not GST exempt.
22/08/2022 - 11:47
hmof replied to manity on LEGO 21327 Ideas Typewriter $270 Delivered @ Toys R Us
This set is awesome.
19/07/2022 - 22:54
hmof commented on 20% off Storewide @ Dell eBay (E.g. AW3821DW $1289, G3223Q $849 Delivered)
The XPS 8950 models show up on Dell's Australian site as shipping on 21 June, but on ebay it says expected delivery 18-25 July. Is this…
18/06/2022 - 20:36
hmof commented on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkCentre M73p Tiny Intel i5 4570T, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Win 10 Pro $149 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C) @ FuseTechAU
How is the fan noise on these or the other mini PCs?
06/06/2022 - 22:24
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