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Member Since | 05/11/2009 |
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AlexF replied to
Gravitech on Kensington SD5750T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock - $139.99 (RRP $599) Delivered @ Horizon Store

We get that you want to offload this ASAP, but... you guys can't be funnier - manufacturer's own website, in back & white: [Product…

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iforumos on Kensington SD5750T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Dock - $139.99 (RRP $599) Delivered @ Horizon Store

> ... however, it also works on ... it may or may not,.. but manufacturer can't be clearer about its own product.

AlexF commented on Gaming PCs: i5-12400F, RTX 4060 ITX $688 (OOS); R7-7800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti, B650 WiFi MB, 32GB RAM, 750W PSU $2748 + Del @ TechFast
Strategically, [ABN not quoted nor supplied](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/438132)

AlexF commented on R.M. Williams Women's Comfort Lady Yearling Elastic Sided Boots (Sizes US 5-10) $519.20 Delivered @ David Jones
Is this genuine cost of Australian made shoes, or is Andrew talking the piss?

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Ryanmyo on Samsung S90D 65" OLED TV $2307.93 Delivered (with $150 Trade-in and 5% First App Order Discount) @ Samsung Partnership Program

@Ryanmyo. Fair to conclude, “…EXXY” means W-OLED and “…WXXY” means QD-OLED?

AlexF replied to
Chandler on What's Your Opinions on Plant-Based Meat Products? Please Help Me Filling up a Short (~5min) Survey for My Uni Study

[Lampshades made from human skin](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lampshades_made_from_human_skin) should pique your interest.

Oh brother, don’t cry me that river. First generation always have it tough - my well qualified father couldn’t speak so stacked bricks…

> Yea, right! They *were* a great company - I remember from my youth, when their stuff was made in Australia before owners succumb to…

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DisasterArea on Alienware 27" Dual-Resolution IPS Gaming Monitor AW2725QF $449.46 (Was $599) Delivered @ Dell

> Most people find ~100 to 150PPI ideal at working distances > ... > 4K on 27 inch is absolutely overkill, 160+ PPI, nobody can really see…

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DisasterArea on Alienware 27" Dual-Resolution IPS Gaming Monitor AW2725QF $449.46 (Was $599) Delivered @ Dell

> Higher frame rates, but IMHO 4k is way overkill for 27 inch and 1080P is too little! totally dependent on your visual acuity.

AlexF replied to
sputmayer on [Samsung Pay] Samsung 77" S95D TV & HW-Q600C Soundbar $4291 Delivered (with Trade-in of Samsung 65" TV & Loyalty Code) @ Samsung

different products - the other had LG’s WOLED panel, this has Samsung’s QD-OLED.

AlexF replied to
Chausle on Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro (10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1144 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ in-Store Pickup) @ Officeworks

> much much different so, you wasted money?

AlexF replied to
Dollar Dreamer on Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro (10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1144 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ in-Store Pickup) @ Officeworks

That says something about your (and her’s) use case.

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dontpanic on Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro (10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1144 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ in-Store Pickup) @ Officeworks

No. Once security updates stop, anything not air-gapped is not fit for purpose. Windows 10 users are facing that cliff that’ll end in…

AlexF replied to
wintersnow911 on Xiaomi Mi Router BE7000 US$107.98 (~A$177.40) Delivered @ TRUE Mi Store via AliExpress

Nonsense. Use common sense to protect yourself. Start with appliance without outstanding CVEs, has firewall policies and make effort to…

AlexF replied to
brunoleitemilk on Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro (10C CPU, 16C GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1144 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ in-Store Pickup) @ Officeworks

> get a M4 Pro and enjoy you next 10 years. useful lifetime of Apple stuff isn’t their capability but duration of OS support, i.e.…

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davidl820 on Alien Romulus 4K UHD + Blu-Ray [Region Free] $37.69 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon UK via AU

Not free on Prime Video streaming.

AlexF replied to
Clickbait on [VIC] Free Access to Digital Newspapers Online (The Age, Herald Sun, AFR, The Australian etc.) @ State Library Victoria

Vast majority are dodging or deferring that fee.

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dangerdanger on [VIC] Free Access to Digital Newspapers Online (The Age, Herald Sun, AFR, The Australian etc.) @ State Library Victoria

> Is anything free? If there’s a payment, then not free. In Australia, we don’t pay for air, etc. hence, free. I pity kids who have to…

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MikeKulls on BINGE Basic $4.99/Month for 12 Months (New and Returning Subscribers) @ Binge

> How anyone could defend Murdoch is beyond me. You never know, to atone for his sins, perhaps he's leaving a lot of money to the poor and…

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Maths Debater on iPhone 16 Pro 128GB $1,639.99 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required) / Price Beat $1,557.99 in-Store Only @ Officeworks

> there's always iCloud storage. Connect via cable to computer, transfer to hard-disk and remove from phone.

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magic8ballgag on iPhone 16 Pro 128GB $1,639.99 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required) / Price Beat $1,557.99 in-Store Only @ Officeworks

> ………………………is more than enough for most people. iPhone 14, from 3 years ago, is more than enough for most people.

AlexF replied to
HomeAlone on Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $59 Delivered When Purchased with Another Eligible Item @ Amazon AU

True, but with USB-C chargers becoming ubiquitous, they wouldn’t need to include one (ala. Apple).

AlexF commented on Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $59 Delivered When Purchased with Another Eligible Item @ Amazon AU
Surprised these haven't been updated - EU's USB-C power mandate is in effect.

AlexF replied to
dwarves on Bauhn Travel Adaptor Power Bank with Wireless Charging AWPTPB-0225 (10000mAh) $59.99 (in-Store Only) @ ALDI

Not for when your lightning/usb port is used for something else.

AlexF replied to
gakko on KEF LSX II Active Wireless Bookshelf Speakers (Lava Red) $1599 Delivered @ Premier HiFi

Anything that processes sound will delay it - it may be noticeable, or not, depending on degree of processing. If you want zero delay - buy…

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Don5252 on Quilton 3-Ply Toilet Tissue 48 Rolls $24 ($21.60 S&S) (EXP), 45 Rolls $24.75 ($22.27 S&S) + Del ($0 Prime/ $59) @ Amazon AU

I’m sure their accountants and actuaries do their homework.

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Mike Huntissaur on JISULIFE Handheld Turbo Fan 4000mAh 5 Speed Brown $17.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ JISULIFE-AU via Amazon AU

> unit, I use it to cool off at my desk after cycling to work. doubt your colleagues are impressed when sweat odor hits them.

AlexF replied to
Pashka on Apple iPhone 14 128GB (Purple) $871.32 + Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi Business (Membership Required)

Difference is under the surface

Typo, … “nest.”
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