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American Express

AmEx Platinum Used Properly (Converting to VFF or QFF) - How You Can Benefit over $10k+ in The First Year

As an avid OzB user, I saw that people really use the heck out of credit cards and bonuses, so I gave it a crack and got the Amex Platinum as my first CC. Amex was accepted for about 90-95% of my …

Replacement for JBL Link Portable - Needs to Have Bluetooth & Google Assistant & Apple Airplay

So I’ve had a JBL Link Portable since 2020 and the battery is getting kind of crap. Didn’t realise how 1-of-1 this speaker was. Does anyone know of a speaker that is: - Portable, with USB-C …

Feel like I pulled off a particularly OzBargainer deal for my new TV

This is purely just a recount of me trying to OzBargain the crap out of my next big purchase, lol. So I’ve been looking to get the new LG G4 OLED 55” TV and have it wall mounted. Yes 55” …

Which TV Should I Get to Replace My 4K Samsung That Just Died? Uses Will Be Apple TV and PS5. Prefer LG, Definitely Not Samsung

My 2021 Samsung shitbox (entry level 4K TV) just died so I'm looking for a better screen. I feel like getting an LG OLED TV. I think I'm gonna step away from Samsung as I'm appalled …

Where to Transfer AmEx Plat Pts if I Want to Travel to Bangladesh, Europe (Misc Countries), USA

Hi I have about 315k Amex pts with a platinum card. This is my first CC with travel pts. There are so many different options to transfer the pts so which are the best points programs to get to …

Is There Any TV That Dynamically Changes Brightness/Contrast Based on Environment?

Hi All, I’m in the market for a new TV as my Samsung AU8000 50” 4K screen has started showing a bunch of horizontal lines of varying thicknesses across the bottom ~eighth of the screen. Firstly …

Coles

Coles Credit Card - Pay with Another Credit Card at Auspost?

So I have a Coles no fee mastercard and on the statement, one of the options is to present the bill at any AusPost and pay it there. It's not "Post BillPay" it just says go to …

Is It Worth Getting The Best 5G Mobile Speeds?

I’ve been using the iPhone 11 Pro for a while and wanting to get an iPhone 15 Pro. One thing I’m excited to have, although not a big deal, is 5G. I’m an OzBargainer so I’ve always bought …

Which No-Fee Points Earning Credit Card Should I Get?

I’ve got an Amex platinum at the moment and where I can’t use it, I use my 28 Degrees Mastercard. However, the 28 Degrees doesn’t get any points, it’s only really useful when travelling …

Questions about Dyson HP09 Hot+Cool Formaldehyde

Hi All, I'm thinking of getting the Dyson HP09 Hot+Cool Formaldehyde, I have a few questions - any help is appreciated. My main purpose is air purification since I have high allergy reactions …

Those with Offset Home Loans - What's Your Cashflow / Process and Do You Have a Credit Card?

I just refinanced my home loan to another bank that is giving me an offset account - HSBC. Those with a offset home loan, what's your cashflow like? What I can imagine is that the simplest way …

Breville Bambino - Extremely Tight to Lock in Portafilter and Also Take out The Shot Cups

Just starting using my new Breville Bambino coffee machine. I noticed that it is extremely difficult to twist in the portafilter to lock it in? Does this get any better over time? Secondly, …

Looking to Consolidate My 2 Phones into 1 (with eSIM and Regular SIM) and Upgrade to 5G - Thoughts?

At the moment I have a: - Personal iPhone 11 Pro 256GB which I've had for the past 3+ years. It's still good but I feel like upgrading to the latest iPhone. - Work iPhone 8 64GB which …

iMessage Not Activating after Returning from USA

I was in the states for the last month where I used a T-Mobile eSIM and also kept my Aussie Woolworths physical SIM active. I also used iMessage for the american eSIM number. Lifesaver because I …

What Clothing to Buy for Travelling to America during Winter (January)

Hi All, I'm doing my first ever America/Canada trip in January, consisting of LA, SF, Boston, NY, Toronto (incl Niagra Falls), Austin, Portland. At the moment my clothing suits a Canberran …

Can You Replace an Optus nbn FTTP Modem-Router with a 3-Pack Mesh Wi-Fi?

Hi All, I'm trying to sort out a for my folks who have a fairly large house and are struggling with wi-fi connectivity. I'll try to describe their current setup here: NBN FTTP box …

Need a 1440p+ Ultrawide Monitor That Works at 120hz on The PS5

Now that PS5 enabled support for 1440p, I was wondering which monitor should I get if I want to play at 120Hz? I want to get an ultrawide and I know that will result in either black bars or …

There is an Immense Contrast between Current Windows Laptops and Apple M1/M2 MacBooks in Terms of Heat, Noise and Battery

In my opinion Windows is by far the superior OS for anything to do with corporate work and gaming (although you wouldn't wanna game on a laptop). However my one gripe with any Windows laptop is …

Suggestions for Ultrawide USB-C Monitor for My Windows Work Laptop and Personal M1 MacBook Pro?

Hi All I'm looking for an ultrawide USB-C monitor to use with my (1) work laptop Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 and (2) personal M1 MacBook Pro 2020. Currently I use a single 27" 4K monitor …

Gumtree

Just Hopped on Gumtree after Ages and It's Flooded with Cash Converters and Third Party Cash Converters!

I mainly use FB Marketplace to sell (and sometimes buy) things these days, but decided to hop on Gumtree for a change. Holy crap it is filled with Cash Converters - both the legitimate business and …

The Process for Buying a New Car That Needs to Be Ordered (Mazda 3 G25 Astina)

Hey everyone, I'm a newbie to buying a new car so I have some questions. I'm looking to upgrade my Mazda 6 2016 to a Mazda 3 2021. The configuration I want is most likely a G25 Astina Hatch …

Why Is The Private Sector So Secretive in Their Recruiting/Job Advertisements?

In my time, I've found that in the private sector, everything is so… secretive and not transparent. When you apply in private sector, firstly a recruiter gives you a call and you have a …

Which Mazda 3 to Get - G25 Astina (2.5L Petrol) or X20 Astina (2.0L Petrol/Hybrid)

Really keen on getting a new Mazda 3 hatch top of the line Astina range, because of that juicy red leather interior. I've never seen such a sick interior on an everyday brand car. Anyway - …

For Those That Have a PS5/XSX/XSS - How Has Next-Gen Gaming Been for You?

If you have been using a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S - how has your experience been? Is it a breath of fresh air, or is it more like a continuation of existing gaming with better resolution (up to 4K) …

OzBargain family - how much stuff do you buy and how frequently?

Just wanted to ask the community a general question - how much stuff do you buy and how often? Since it’s hard to quantify buying multiple items and so on, let’s say “How many invoices per week …

As a tenant, is there anything I can do to prevent my landlord from increasing rent at the end of my lease if I want to renew?

Here's the details to help with context: Melbourne CBD/Docklands area, $500 pw 2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car, fairly modern My 6mth Lease ends Jan 2021 Firstly, is there some VIC law that states how …

What's The Best Monitor for Office, Music Production, Editing, etc.? (Budget $300- $500)

What's the best monitor for office, music production, photo editing? Not going to be gaming. I use a MacBook Pro 2020 which only has 2x Thunderbolt USB-C ports. I've got a USB-C hub but …

Telstra

What's the future of the "Telstra 200GB" add-on for OneDrive cloud storage, and who still uses it in 2020?

A lot of people got the "Telstra 200GB" bonus storage for OneDrive around some time in 2016 I believe. Mine is still active and I use it to store my photos and stuff. I was wondering if …

Help Me Find an Appropriate 4K UHD TV?

Hi all, I'm trying to find an appropriate TV that has the following: 4K UHD HDR+ 10 50" and smaller, preferably ~43" Good Wi-Fi with no errors Can connect bluetooth headphones to it …

Can Anyone Double Check That This Phone and Seller Are Legit? AU Stock Brand New S10+ for under $1000

Here's the link: Samsung Galaxy S10 - Prism White 128GB 6.1" The seller seems to have a 100% feedback but I don't know if it's legit or not.

eBay Australia

Cheap New Phones off eBay

Do you guys trust phones from eBay that are Brand New and ridiculously cheap: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Samsung-Galaxy-S8-Plus-Dual-... How do they have such good feedback? Are these phones …

Bose QC35 II at The Gym?

I've never bought a big over-the-ear wireless headphone before, always used in-ear But I'm thinking of buying the QC 35 ii's. Are they good for the gym? Will they stay on my head as …

Buy Pixel 2 Outright from Physical Store

Hi OzBargainers Where can I get a Google Pixel 2 outright in a physical store? Not the 2 XL, the 2. JB doesn't sell them it seems. Same as many other retailers. Let me know, cheers.

[AMA] I am an Intern Engineer and Thesis Student - Ask Me (Almost) Anything

Hi everyone! I'm an intern engineer at a satellite communications / network systems company and a final year thesis student finishing my Bachelors in Engineering (Electronics & …