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Please Recommend an Elliptical Machine for Weight Loss

Hi all, after a piece of cardio equipment to use daily in my garage. Already have weights. Was open to bike / treadmill / elliptical but feel like (and am open to convincing otherwise) an elliptical …

Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile Roaming - Lose Current Recharge?

Hey all I am looking at the boost mobile roaming option https://boost.com.au/pages/international-roaming STEP 2. Select recharge STEP 3. Select extras for Intl. roaming packs I am wondering, if …

Logistics - Visa - Convention Travel Document

Hello, a relative of mine has a convention travel document / titre de voyage issued by Australia (for refugees). The convention travel document lists their nationality as X country which they were …

Offer for Job Starting in January: Can I Buy a Laptop Now and Claim It as a Tax-Deduction?

Hi all, I have received an email written job offer for a position starting in January (not the actual contract yet). I graduate uni this November. There is Lenovo laptop I would like to buy to use …

Officeworks

How Long Is Officeworks ACL Return Period?

Hello. Anyone able to tell me how long the Officeworks ACL warranty period would be? 10/5/2020 - Bought Razer Naga Trinity mouse ($132.50) 7/3/2021 - Side buttons (its a 12 button macro mouse) …

Which SSD Will Fit My Motherboard (2nd SSD)

Hi All, Just wondering if someone could do a quick sanity check to make sure I am buying the right SSD. Didn't want to purchase it and realise it isn't compatible. My current one is at …

Recommend me a graphics card to run a AW3821DW (144hz, ultrawide) monitor - NO GAMING

Hey all, I am after a graphics card that can run my newly ordered AW3821DW Alienware 38 inch 144hz monitor. I also want it to run a 4k monitor as well on the side (as in dual monitors) . According …

Does a 144hz monitor need a particular graphics card for non gaming?

Hello I am interested in buying this 144 hz 4K monitor. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/643768#comment-11080508 Samsung Odyssey 28" G7 UHD Gaming Monitor After using a 120 Hz phone display …

Is Upgrading from Buds Plus to AirPods Pro Worth It?

Hey all TLDR: Upgrading from Galaxy Buds Plus to Airpods pro worth it or waste of money? Currently using Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus. They do the job. But I am interested in getting some noise …

Microphone for Recording Voice/Audiobooks in a Room on a Busy Street

Hello I am looking for recommendations for a microphone to record voice/audiobooks. My house is along a busy road and near a school, so its often noisy in the background. Upon initial research, it …

First Whipper Snipper - What to Buy?

Hello, Looking for suggestions for models of good whipper snippers. I've never owned one before, and have only used a lawnmower and left the places I couldn't reach as …

Ultraboost sizing? Sock tight?

So I bought the ultraboost hype … But can't help but feel I'm missing something. Followed the Adidas size guide, measured my feet etc and got size 10 US. Bought it, super …

Hissing/Static When Audio Is Playing + 1-2 Seconds after Pausing - Normal?

I have a Oneplus 8 pro. There is notable static/hissing when listening using USB C Headphones (no headphone jack). The worst part is, its not constant. When I am on a youtube video or a call, when …

Where to Buy a PC Build without RAM, Graphics Card, Wi-Fi Card

I am looking to get a new PC. However, I already recently upgraded my RAM and WiFi card on my current PC. My current graphics card is already fit for purpose. I just want to put these into my new PC …

Wired/Wireless Speaker for Standing Desk

Hello, I have a standing desk which I use 1-2 hours a day in the up position when I am exercising on my elliptical machine to watch some YouTube etc. I currently have wired speakers connected to my …

Recommend Me a New Phone Please (Budget $2300)

Can anyone recommend me a phone to buy Looking for something flagship range Good battery life essential: I use a flashcard program several hours every single day so this is important. Fast charging …

Telstra

How Long Did It Take for Your Telstra ETC Bill to Arrive?

Hey - I cancelled my s20+ deal via the early termination thing to get the phone for $794. The bill still hasn't arrived. I am wondering where it is …. I've read through the forums …

Any issue signing up for 2 phone plans in a short period of time?

Recently took up the Ozbargain s20+ deal (i.e. buying the phone for $200 on a 99$ per month 12 month plan then cancelling it on day one and paying out early termination fee of $594) approx 3 weeks …

DL Speeds: Laptop: 105.48 Mbps, Desktop 22.53 Mbs

Hello, Just did a speed test on my laptop and desktop on the same network , one after the other. Laptop - Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga Gen 4 Intel Wireless AC 9560 160 MHz, i7 8th gen, 16gig ram Ping 9 …

Are All Wireless Chargers The Same?

Just got my first phone with wireless charging ! Through the S20+ cancellation deal with telstra posted earlier. After a wireless charger now - theres quite a few on the page on Ozbargain but I …

Recommend a Computer for My Parents

Hey all! Could you recommend me a computer for my parents (70+)? I just checked out the probably made in 2000 HP Elitebook (one of the swivel screen ones) they have been using all this time - and …

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen4 Vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Hey, Trying to make up my mind between a Surface Laptop 3 and a X1 Yoga Gen 4. Both at the same price points. Both with same amount of RAM and SDD size. Yoga has an i7 and Surface an i5. Though …

Do Companies Have Vastly Different Stock Prices?

I asked Scorptec if they could price match this https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Laptops-&-Notebooks/Lapt... Model: 20QFS00K00 With this …

eBay Australia

Up to Date eBay Plus Returns Policy on Used Items?

Hi, Does anyone have any info about returning used items on ebay plus? Here it states https://www.ebay.com.au/help/buying/buying-ebay-plus/buying-... If you're returning an item because you …

Harvey Norman

Do Harvey Norman employees really only get $30 dollars from selling you a $2700 laptop?

Man I used to hate these sales people annoying me - I thought one sale would earn them quite a bit and that's why they lick their lips when seeing me. Now I feel sorry for them if this is all …

What CPU and how much RAM does your regular joe actually need on a laptop?

Regular joe - checking email / fb / gumtree / oz bargain / chrome (tech savvy joe) / edge (basic joe) / Mikrosoft Word (Unemployed joe writing resumes), Excel (employed joe) etc etc. I mean I know a …

Laptop: Touch, Convertible, 4G, Quick - advice please :)

Hello. I am after a laptop that does the following for uni: Quick processor and wifi-card : This might sound unusual - but I use this software called Anki - and on a macbook pro/air, surface GO …

Surface Go alternatives with NO hinge + Windows + 4G/LTE + Portable

Hello, I want something with the portability of a surface go that I can use on public transport as my commute is quite long. Something that can be used standing up (the train is often full) With …