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Previously bought a Kogan LX15 that has just broken after 2 years of use. Kind of annoyed that it hasn't lasted longer, but that's the risk…

Great price but I wouldn’t want to be on a long haul flight on an a320..

When we flew Hainan from Melbourne to Shanghai, our return flight between Shanghai and Haikou was cancelled. They gave us notice about a…

A vehicle you say? For investment? OP should look no further than a high yield AMG. No need to fuss around with negative gearing, and you…

At the very least a FHD 1080p so you have hard evidence in case of a disputed fault accident. E.g. I was in a crash where a ute driver was…

Nah I tried calling Hainan to have them add my VFF number to the booking and they weren't able to do it. I ended up claiming the points…

Oh didn't notice that, $4,499 RRP is ridiculous. Definitely not a deal.

You can earn Velocity points/SC on Hainan as well. I flew Melbourne to Beijing last year via Haikou and received ~9000 points + 120 SC on a…

I think the premium price is for the 14inch 1.5kg form factor + OLED screen. Most gaming laptops are massive and not really suited for…

During my trip in Korea I found most places accepted card, including my Commbank credit card. Keep in mind contactless payment isn't as…

For maps most Chinese people use AMap (Gaode Maps), Baidu Maps, or Tencent Maps. Problem is that they only have Chinese interfaces. A work…

Amazing deal for a 5G plan. My only gripe is no eSIM :(

Anyone know if this subscription will remove the article cap on their mobile app?

An Apple AirTag? Provided you use an iPhone, it can be a lifesaver when you lose your keys.

It doesn't on pricing, but IMO Circles' network coverage beats Felix (Optus vs Voda). You can't compare apples and oranges. I made the…

It’s full service, includes meals, seats and checked bags. The quality of the service is another matter …

These are the new password parameters: "We’ve updated our password requirements. Your new password must: *be between 8 and 30 characters…

If you're a QFF China Eastern might be better. As it's a partner airline, you can collect QFF points (but not status credits). I think…

You won't find anything that is portable, HD, and smart (OS-wise) at that price point. For $200, just get a cheap one off Amazon (sellers…

JV-GPT?

Capital Airlines include two 23KG bags in all economy fares. Carry on is 7kg (if I recall correctly), but no one checks.

RIP sounds like your local might be run by a stingy franchisee

Maybe it differs between franchisees, but the ones I've seen have all put up a sign (e.g. 'afternoon special'). Probably depends on closing…

FYI China Southern provide free layover hotels over ~6 hours (i think). Transit visa is available on arrival. Hainan is rated 5 stars on…

Thanks OP, used 23,600 points to buy IP15PM 512GB for $2184, saving $365 (~15%) off RRP. It looks like pretty good value - usually ~20k…

If you need food and bags, the savings will be diminished, but it great to have the option if you don't need them. e.g. I fly to NZ…

Lucky you're in Sydney! Melbournians aren't as spoiled for choice 🥲 I think it all comes down to the person at the end of the day, and…

Personally I'd pay the $140 difference just to avoid a stopover in KL with AirAsia. But I can also see how some may value the $140 saving.…

Note that the prices are marked up from dining/takeaway prices. Delivery is done through Doordash, and prices are Doordash prices.