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scalebearer commented on LG 38" Ultrawide Monitor - 3840x1600, IPS, 144Hz, HDR, G-Sync, FreeSync, inbuilt KVM w/ USB C PD - $1,559 Delivered @ Amazon AU
> Keep in mind the recent Kogan 38 ultrawide for $499 is reportedly a similar LG panel (B grade?) but with a few less bells and whistle…

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berko_max on [Kogan First] Kogan Infinity 38" WQHD+ 144Hz Curved IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor $499 Delivered @ Kogan

Try messaging @Silent-BoB. He's been using it for around a week now. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16260442/redir Also worth noting…

scalebearer commented on U.S Routers vs AUS Routers.
Even though routers may have country selection as many people have already stated, I would highly discourage most people from import…

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Mick1234 on 365-Day Kogan Mobile Prepaid Plans: 200GB $139 (Was $180), 300GB $169 (Was $279), 500GB $219 (Was $300) @ Kogan Mobile

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15830758/redir

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wetsandwich on 50% off NBN Plans for 6 Months When Bundled with Energy Supply (+ Free 12-Month Paramount+ Standard) @ Origin (Excl. WA / NT)

Ah, I see. Are you essentially paying for the cheaper NBN via a less competitive mortgage rate or is the mortgage rate good as well?

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fozzie on 50% off NBN Plans for 6 Months When Bundled with Energy Supply (+ Free 12-Month Paramount+ Standard) @ Origin (Excl. WA / NT)

They switched to Superloop last year. News articles seems to suggest there was a competitive tender and Aussie Broadband lost to Superloop.…

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wetsandwich on 50% off NBN Plans for 6 Months When Bundled with Energy Supply (+ Free 12-Month Paramount+ Standard) @ Origin (Excl. WA / NT)

Some people (usually stupid ones) like it when all their utilities are all under one brand. It makes things feel tidier and simplifies it…

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wetsandwich on 50% off NBN Plans for 6 Months When Bundled with Energy Supply (+ Free 12-Month Paramount+ Standard) @ Origin (Excl. WA / NT)

Do you mind if I ask what provider gave you a 50/20 plan at $44? Is this NBN or a private fibre provider?

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D1Vad on [Kogan First] Kogan Infinity 38" WQHD+ 144Hz Curved IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor $499 Delivered @ Kogan

From a quick Google, USB C 3.2 gen 2x2 only has 20 Gbps, 10 in each direction. Another quick Google says that 4k at 60Hz is 16 Gbps. We…

scalebearer commented on 50% off NBN Plans for 6 Months When Bundled with Energy Supply (+ Free 12-Month Paramount+ Standard) @ Origin (Excl. WA / NT)
Those base prices for NBN are clearly inflated for the purposes of fake discounting them for people who bundle their energy plans and…

scalebearer commented on 3 Cents Remaining Balance on Visa Gift Card. What to Buy or Free Trials to Sign up for?
Next time you shop at Coles or Woolworths, choose a split payment, then specify an amount of $0.03, then put the rest on your other card.

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Sarquiss on [Kogan First] Kogan Infinity 38" WQHD+ 144Hz Curved IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor $499 Delivered @ Kogan

https://www.reddit.com/r/bapcsalesaustralia/comments/1hmxexq/kogan_38_ultrawide/m45jx6d/ TL;DR Core monitor itself is okay, but all the…

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Attaca on Oral-B Essential Clean Dental Floss 50m Twin Pack $4.19 ($3.77 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

@Asti From memory, the generic $2 ones from Coles and Woolworths are made of PTFE/Teflon while the other brands may be trying out nylon…

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crankyjay on 365-Day Kogan Mobile Prepaid Plans: 300GB for $169 and 500GB for $219 @ Kogan

From my experience, the initial provisioning of eSIMs is usually fairly smooth, but replacing it (especially if you don't have access to…

scalebearer posted a deal Lyca Mobile: $18.50 Cashback on 30GB 28-Day $12.50 SIM or eSIM (New Customers, Ongoing Renewal $25) @ Shopback
Uses Vodafone network. Check the coverage around the areas you frequent before buying. If you order an eSIM, an email with a QR code will…

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trouble11111111 on 365-Day Kogan Mobile Prepaid Plans: 300GB for $169 and 500GB for $219 @ Kogan

As explained in the body of OP. > Uses Vodafone 4G network (5G is only for their largest monthly plan). **Check the coverage in the areas…

scalebearer posted a deal 365-Day Kogan Mobile Prepaid Plans: 300GB for $169 and 500GB for $219 @ Kogan
Uses Vodafone 4G network (5G is only for their largest monthly plan). Check the coverage in the areas you frequent before buying.…

scalebearer posted a deal Lyca Mobile: $12 Cashback on 10GB 28-Day $7.50 SIM or eSIM (New Customers, Ongoing Renewal $15) @ TopCashback AU
Not as good as the $18.50 cashback on the $12.50 30GB plan, but it's an improvement over the regular $8 on the $7.50 10GB plan. Uses…

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Saaaaaad on [Kogan First] Kogan Infinity 38" WQHD+ 144Hz Curved IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor $499 Delivered @ Kogan

If you clicked on the 34 inch from the 38 inch page, that one is a VA panel and has a more aggressive curve. It is positioned similarly to…

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Silent-BoB on [Kogan First] Kogan Infinity 38" WQHD+ 144Hz Curved IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor $499 Delivered @ Kogan

[Like @Sage222 has already mentioned](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16206196/redir), it is likely these are LG B panels, so I'd say…

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tellhimhesdreaming on [Kogan First] Kogan Infinity 38" WQHD+ 144Hz Curved IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor $499 Delivered @ Kogan

As I've already said, this is a few cm taller than your existing monitor and ~1.5 the width, minus the bezel between the imaginary half…

scalebearer posted a deal [Kogan First] Kogan Infinity 38" WQHD+ 144Hz Curved IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor $499 Delivered @ Kogan
For people who may have Kogan First for free from their Kogan Black credit card or similar arrangement. Don't bother if you don't. It's a…

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To add onto this, I'm fairly certain Catch Connect is essentially whitelabelled Optus mobile. So essentially Catch have a deal with Optus…

That's how the free market works. It goes in cycles. 1. Incumbent big players get lazy, overfocus on profits and less on innovation. 2. New…

scalebearer commented on GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 2.5G Multiport Router $182.34 Delivered @ GL.iNet via Amazon AU
If anyone does pull the trigger, please make sure to update the firmware as soon as you get it. Apparently there were some performance…

scalebearer commented on Any Ideas to Extend Expiring Kogan Gift Card?
https://www.koganmobile.com.au/plans/mobile/ Buy the $120 140GB or $180 300GB yearly plan from Kogan Mobile. Prices are a bit worse than…

The silver and green can on the left is sugar free. https://woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/264490 You won't get the immediate kick…

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scalebearer on [eBay Plus] Motorola Moto G84 5G (Dual SIM, 256GB/12GB, 6.5'') $239 Delivered @ Mobileciti eBay

For any future readers, I meant to say the g55 and g85 are crappier than their predecessors, not successors. Oops.

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Yeah OK on [eBay Plus] Motorola Moto G84 5G (Dual SIM, 256GB/12GB, 6.5'') $239 Delivered @ Mobileciti eBay

Patience is key to bargains. There will always be another one around the corner. If your current devices are still working, then put up…
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