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Location Sydney, NSW

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danct9a replied to leetec on Free Upgrade from nbn FTTC to FTTP (Min FTTP Speed for Free Upgrade: 100/20 Mbps, Was 250/25) @ nbn Co via Participating ISPs
yeah it’s so sad they decided to polish a turd instead of doing it right the first time.
03/07/2024 - 11:15
danct9a replied to Morien on Free Upgrade from nbn FTTC to FTTP (Min FTTP Speed for Free Upgrade: 100/20 Mbps, Was 250/25) @ nbn Co via Participating ISPs
yeah, I can hit gigabit on my HFC connection too. Interestingly, my parents in a different location are on fibre and have a 12/1 connection…
03/07/2024 - 10:20
danct9a replied to danct9a on [Used] HP Elitebook 830 G5 i5 8th Gen 16GB RAM 256GB SSD 13.3" FHD Win 11 $219 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
Oh yeah, I also totally forgot about the keyboard. My keys have started to fall off, which seems to be another regular occurrence with HPs.…
20/06/2024 - 23:56
danct9a replied to jcon on [Used] HP Elitebook 830 G5 i5 8th Gen 16GB RAM 256GB SSD 13.3" FHD Win 11 $219 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
yeah that is a valid point, but "consumables" such as the hinges and batteries are things that are subject to wear/failure over time. I…
20/06/2024 - 13:15
danct9a replied to he3at on [Used] HP Elitebook 830 G5 i5 8th Gen 16GB RAM 256GB SSD 13.3" FHD Win 11 $219 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
@he3at haha no problems, I love the description too! The telltale sign for a spicy pillow in these bad boys (apart from the swelling of the…
20/06/2024 - 13:12
danct9a replied to nothommus on [Used] HP Elitebook 830 G5 i5 8th Gen 16GB RAM 256GB SSD 13.3" FHD Win 11 $219 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders
I have to agree - I had one issued for work, and while it was fast, I installed a second DIMM and it just failed to boot. Reseated multiple…
20/06/2024 - 10:07
danct9a replied to soan papdi on ½ Price Pic's Really Good Peanut Butter Varieties 380g $3.75 @ Coles
Mayvers dark roasted is the best!
03/06/2024 - 08:15
danct9a commented on Samsonite Windguard Auto Open/Close Umbrella, Black $36.15 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I don't have this umbrella, but I had another Samsonite I bought a few years back in Europe for around $40 AUD IIRC. I thought that a…
01/06/2024 - 16:55
danct9a replied to rski on Lenovo: 20% Cashback (Capped at $250) + [Westpac] 10% Bonus Cashback (Capped at $50 Per Purchase) @ ShopBack
Thanks, this makes me feel better. I made a $2k-ish purchase the other day with 11% via cashrewards and spotted this deal today. I had…
27/05/2024 - 14:10
danct9a replied to AndrewMTG on Aidata CS-1010 Corner Monitor Stand Riser Table $11 Each + Post ($0 Perth Pickup) @ Vtech Industries
may as well be drop shipping if it's coming from Perth 😂
21/05/2024 - 16:15
danct9a replied to Vecernik87 on [Prime] Wera Kraftform 008883 Kompakt Stubby Screwdriver 6-Piece Set $30.45 Delivered @ Amazon DE via AU
One thing to note, the one linked to in this post also appears to be non-ratcheting - if that matters to you. I almost pulled the trigger…
29/04/2024 - 13:31
danct9a replied to gumbs on [Refurb] HP EliteBook 830 G5 13.3" FHD, i5-8350U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win 11 $239.20 ($233.22 eBay Plus) Delivered @ ACT eBay
These HPs are absolute junk. I have an 830G5 (work issued), and I work in IT. I really take good care of my equipment, but the hinge…
01/04/2024 - 23:36
danct9a replied to kazer on [Refurb] Dell 7060 Micro i5-8500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi Win 11 Pro $197.60 ($192.66 eBay Plus) Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
mine were fairly clean to be honest. Maybe I got lucky though.
28/02/2024 - 12:09
danct9a commented on [Refurb] Dell 7060 Micro i5-8500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi Win 11 Pro $197.60 ($192.66 eBay Plus) Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
I just had mine delivered and thought I'd post details of what's inside mine. I bought two, and the internals were identical. **Memory** 1x…
28/02/2024 - 11:48
danct9a replied to pinkybrain on [Refurb] Dell 7060 Micro i5-8500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi Win 11 Pro $197.60 ($192.66 eBay Plus) Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
From looking at the benchmarks, I'd say the 8500T is probably slightly quicker, generally speaking, but there are probably some new…
24/02/2024 - 12:13
danct9a replied to jackchill on [Refurb] Dell 7060 Micro i5-8500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi Win 11 Pro $197.60 ($192.66 eBay Plus) Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
wow, I had no idea, that's really disappointing. I guess I'll be moving to proxmox.
22/02/2024 - 21:35
danct9a replied to UncommonName on [Refurb] Dell 7060 Micro i5-8500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi Win 11 Pro $197.60 ($192.66 eBay Plus) Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
this is a great homelab option, the performance you get out of these will be more than enough for most people's workloads.
22/02/2024 - 19:48
danct9a commented on [Refurb] Dell 7060 Micro i5-8500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi Win 11 Pro $197.60 ($192.66 eBay Plus) Delivered @ BNEACTTRADER eBay
Thanks OP, I missed out on the last deal, so I picked one up. I then thought about the price and realised it may not come back for a while,…
22/02/2024 - 19:47
danct9a commented on Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Carbon Grey $1,235.47 Delivered @ Ryda eBay
Thanks OP, I've been waiting to upgrade from a Fenix 5 and this was a price I couldn't resist.
28/12/2023 - 12:08
danct9a commented on Seek Thermal Compact for Android (Micro USB camera) $88.49 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Thanks OP, great deal!
12/12/2023 - 06:24
danct9a commented on The Balvenie 12YO Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL $79.20 @ Coles Online
Thanks OP, what a great deal!
26/11/2023 - 08:47
danct9a replied to Clear on HP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub $49 Delivered @ AusPCMarket
I have an Elitebook from work and after seeing the price, I thought it would be comparable with my old ThinkPad. Not even close! I baby my…
22/07/2023 - 03:44
danct9a replied to easternculture on 10% off Centennial Hops for Homebrewing: 250g $14.85, 500g $22.50, 1kg $40.50 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C) @ Yeast Platform
funnily enough, they’re actually distant relatives. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hops_and_cannabinoids
16/07/2023 - 18:50
danct9a replied to mortymorty on Lenovo Legion Y700 8GB/128GB US$262.47 (~A$391) Delivered @ Lenovo Online Tech Store AliExpress
thanks a lot @mortymorty. I googled the device with the terms 'standby time' but couldn't find anything conclusive so your info is really…
12/07/2023 - 17:51
danct9a commented on Lenovo Legion Y700 8GB/128GB US$262.47 (~A$391) Delivered @ Lenovo Online Tech Store AliExpress
Can any owners here please comment on how long the tablet can stay in standby (eg. connected to WiFi but screen off)? My iPad lasts more…
12/07/2023 - 16:16
danct9a commented on Win a Keychron K4 Keyboard from Keychron
Used micemeat's. Mine: https://wn.nr/PEJM4T4
26/06/2023 - 16:40
danct9a commented on Win 1 of 2 Keychron K14 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboards from Keychron
Used easknights Mine: https://wn.nr/SmsQzTm
24/06/2023 - 20:33
danct9a replied to browser on VESSEL TD-76 Ultra Thin Flat Ratchet Screwdriver, Straight Type $12.33 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Amazon JP via AU
yeah I do agree with this guy about the number of teeth being pretty low. In the garage and around the house, does it matter? Maybe. But I…
17/06/2023 - 19:50
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