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No downstream USB-C is a dealbreaker for laptop workers
Some date huh?
brilliantmik commented on [eBay Plus] Samsung LU32J590UQEXXY 31.5in UHD FreeSync 4ms VA Business Monitor UJ590 $261.74 Delivered @ Titan Gear eBay
Decent monitor but be warned that it makes cracking plastic noises from heating and cooling at night (so not for the bedroom)
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leeroys_dad on [eBay Plus] Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Hub IPS Monitor HDMI DP Tilt Swivel Pivot U2723QE $510.30 Delivered @ Futu Online eBay
leeroys_dad on [eBay Plus] Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Hub IPS Monitor HDMI DP Tilt Swivel Pivot U2723QE $510.30 Delivered @ Futu Online eBayYeh if you're happy with what you've quoted there don't ruin your standards forever by going to a "retina" Mac screen (which has a minimum…
brilliantmik replied to leeroys_dad on [eBay Plus] Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Hub IPS Monitor HDMI DP Tilt Swivel Pivot U2723QE $510.30 Delivered @ Futu Online eBay
leeroys_dad on [eBay Plus] Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Hub IPS Monitor HDMI DP Tilt Swivel Pivot U2723QE $510.30 Delivered @ Futu Online eBayOh you sweet summer child (speaking as a Mac user)
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Diji on LG DualUp Monitor (27.6" 16:18 2560x2880 SDQHD) 28MQ780 - $898 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Diji on LG DualUp Monitor (27.6" 16:18 2560x2880 SDQHD) 28MQ780 - $898 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey NormanThe Apple retina benchmark of ~220ppi. Tho I will trade some pixels if it means more Hz (4k gamer refresh for eg)
brilliantmik commented on Dell G3223Q 32" 4K UHD IPS 144Hz Gaming Monitor - $690.79 ($676.23 with K-12 or UNiDAYS Discount) Delivered @ Dell
Will defs get the MiniLED itch down the road so I'll wait patiently for a good deal for one of those.
brilliantmik replied to twdjlzl on Dell G2724D 27" IPS 165Hz 1440p FreeSync Gaming Monitor $350.12 ($342.73 with K-12 or UNiDAYS Discount) Delivered @ Dell
twdjlzl on Dell G2724D 27" IPS 165Hz 1440p FreeSync Gaming Monitor $350.12 ($342.73 with K-12 or UNiDAYS Discount) Delivered @ DellUm'd and ah'd over this one back then, was missing USB-C (work with Macbook a lot) but then realised you can combine it with a DP adapter…
brilliantmik posted a deal Brateck Single Screen Aluminium Monitor Stand $12 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ with $55 Metro Order) @ Officeworks
Aluminium monitor stand from Officeworks on clearance. Height adjustable though you need to tighten/untighten with an Allen key. 360'…
brilliantmik commented on Dell G3223D 32" QHD IPS 165hz (USB-C) Gaming Monitor $422.22 Delivered @ Dell AU
Pixel density tho
brilliantmik replied to Dupes are Fine on [Used] Philips 328P6V 32" 4K LCD Monitor $174 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
Dupes are Fine on [Used] Philips 328P6V 32" 4K LCD Monitor $174 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders3000:1 contrast
brilliantmik replied to Wyn-Ryder on Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers $99 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ JW Computers
Wyn-Ryder on Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers $99 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ JW ComputersThanks, always wondered how to change the input without the remote. Is there a way to switch it on/off without the remote as well? A…
brilliantmik replied to BargainHunterJohnnyB on Kogan 7-in-1 USB C Pass-Through Hub with 4K 30Hz HDMI (Space Grey) $7.99 (RRP $94.99) + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ Kogan
BargainHunterJohnnyB on Kogan 7-in-1 USB C Pass-Through Hub with 4K 30Hz HDMI (Space Grey) $7.99 (RRP $94.99) + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ KoganYup. Tried this a while back and doesn't stay plugged in very securely and kept slipping out.
brilliantmik commented on Apple MacBook Pro 14" (8C/14C/16GB/512GB) $2548, 16" (10C/16C/16GB/512GB) $3178 Posted @ Amazon AU (OOS) & Officeworks
Still too pricey to be called a bargain for a luxury item imho
brilliantmik commented on Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless Camera + 14-42mm EZ Lens $879.20 Delivered (+ $100 VISA Card by Redemption) @ digiDirect
See this at the top of beginner-friendly still-focused travel camera picks in several roundups. Good in-body IBIS stabiliser? Also is 20.1…
Dell U2721Q Ultrasharp (good colour), or LG Ultrafines (Studio Display w. plastic in lieu of brushed aluminium) which you can find on…
brilliantmik commented on [eBay Plus] Xiaomi Soap Dispenser $15, Segway Air T15 + Bonus Item $379, Xiaomi Monitor Light Bar $49 Delivered @ Luckymi eBay
Lightbar code BFBARLI no longer working.
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maverickjohn on [VIC, QLD] iMac 27-inch 5K Retina 3.1GHz Core i5 256GB Silver $1697 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ to Metro Order) @ Officeworks
maverickjohn on [VIC, QLD] iMac 27-inch 5K Retina 3.1GHz Core i5 256GB Silver $1697 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ to Metro Order) @ OfficeworksIf you're really keen, you can buy an eGPU (Razer Core X) with a higher spec AMD card (6900 XT?) and run it via USB-C. Now that would be…
brilliantmik commented on Buy a Mac or an Eligible iPad for Uni and Get $219 off a Pair of AirPods @ Apple Education Store
So same deal as last year.. already have a 2nd Gen AirPod..
Bootcamp Windows with WSL Ubuntu :)
Not ink. Residue was easy enough to remove with eucalyptus oil. The shadow mark. Light abrasion using a pencil eraser helped, but still…
Recommend using these only on a protective case or cover for your laptop. Learned the hard way that they ruin (or dis-colour) the aluminum…
brilliantmik commented on Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed Wireless Ergonomic Gaming Mouse $45 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Not the best mouse for productivity. When you click and drag, it sometimes releases early - probably due to the way the button is designed.…
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corvusman on Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 4K 3840x 2160 $289 Delivered @ Dell eBay
corvusman on Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 4K 3840x 2160 $289 Delivered @ Dell eBayYes can corroborate that this monitor has issues with an M1 Air. The latest Monterey update provides support for fixed 60Hz and variable…
brilliantmik replied to Larsson on [Prime] MacBook Pro 13" with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Core i5 2.0GHz $1999 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Larsson on [Prime] MacBook Pro 13" with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Core i5 2.0GHz $1999 Delivered @ Amazon AUYeh should have been clearer soz, I meant the M1 Air lol ("M1 (vanilla)", "M1 Pro", "M1 Max") Agree with y'all that the Intels should be…
brilliantmik commented on [Prime] MacBook Pro 13" with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Core i5 2.0GHz $1999 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Intel pros: - Multiple displays supported (3 or more I think) - Medium term software stability - Bootcamp Intel cons: - TDP at blast…
brilliantmik commented on [Refurb] 20% off Refurbished iMac's + Free Express Postage @ Green Gadgets Australia
Steep enough discount to hold off on iMac 27" 2022?
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ndr2h on Dell S2721DGF $399 (Exp), S3222DGM $454.35, S2722DC $339, Essential 15 Backpack $13.80 Delivered @ Dell
ndr2h on Dell S2721DGF $399 (Exp), S3222DGM $454.35, S2722DC $339, Essential 15 Backpack $13.80 Delivered @ DellI have this one. The QS is a decent 4k monitor but 4k S2722QC (different from this deal which is QHD only) would be a better choice for Mac…
brilliantmik replied to bunnybash on Dell S2721DGF $399 (OOS), S2722QC $369, AW3821DW $1499, S3422DW $499, S3422DWG $549, S2722DC $309, S2722DGM $299 @ Dell eBay
bunnybash on Dell S2721DGF $399 (OOS), S2722QC $369, AW3821DW $1499, S3422DW $499, S3422DWG $549, S2722DC $309, S2722DGM $299 @ Dell eBayCertainly compelling when compared to Mac/LG's own $1k 4k Ultrafine, which could get you three S2722QC's.
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