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shabaka replied to Bruceflix on [Used] Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 SM-T865 128GB (Screen Burn, No Pen) $99 Delivered @ Value Gadgets
why if you can still trade this in for the next Samsung pre-order deal. it's valued at $60 as of today, well, if it's fully functional that…
24/02/2025 - 16:56
shabaka commented on [Used] 15% off Second Hand Items + $9.95 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $100 Order for ClubTED Member) @ Ted's
got my Canon EOS R from them last week. paid $1270. no signs of use, file counter is at 1100. I guess it's almost new.. added another year…
24/02/2025 - 16:52
shabaka replied to Radiation Station on Sonos Ace Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones Black Only $384 (or 55,920 Points) Delivered @ Qantas Marketplace
now I doubt I'll be getting mine. just the confirmation email and nothing else so far
24/02/2025 - 16:48
shabaka replied to double_J on [Pre Order] 20% off Samsung Galaxy S25 Range + Bonus Discounts: e.g. $150 Trade-in @ Samsung Edu & EPP Stores
3 pro are a keeper! I didn't need new buds so I chose the ones that fit under 200 free accessories threshold (buds 3 non pro) together with…
23/02/2025 - 09:00
shabaka replied to drsunnyv on Chino Shorts and Pants from $6, Cargo Shorts from $5 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart
haha I ordered sonos before posting the comment 😋
23/02/2025 - 08:47
shabaka commented on Chino Shorts and Pants from $6, Cargo Shorts from $5 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass/ $65 Order) @ Kmart
Sonos Ace from Quantas marketplace deal or 64 shorts from Kmart decisions decisions
22/02/2025 - 22:38
shabaka replied to sabrelli on Sonos Ace Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones Black Only $384 (or 55,920 Points) Delivered @ Qantas Marketplace
I normally rotate between QC SC (travel, office, ANC) and B&W Px7 S2e (sound quality), let's see if it replaces one. or both
22/02/2025 - 21:32
shabaka replied to CodeXD on [Pre Order] 20% off Samsung Galaxy S25 Range + Bonus Discounts: e.g. $150 Trade-in @ Samsung Edu & EPP Stores
true. I am just counting backwards from the amount I paid total vs what I got back, and essentially I paid nothing for this upgrade, and…
22/02/2025 - 08:33
shabaka commented on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Wi-Fi 128GB Tablet $521.55 Delivered - First App Order Only @ Samsung (App Required)
on preorder I paid 264 bucks for the s9 FE, book cover, smart tag, and buds FE and I am not even joking.
22/02/2025 - 07:54
shabaka commented on [Pre Order] 20% off Samsung Galaxy S25 Range + Bonus Discounts: e.g. $150 Trade-in @ Samsung Edu & EPP Stores
got charged $60 for not sending $75 watch. I guess next time I am trading in something $1 anyway 75 plus 60 is 135, while I sold the watch…
21/02/2025 - 22:27
shabaka commented on Free 10 Years Extended Warranty on XPENG G6 Parts & Battery (Valued at $4,980) @ XPENG
errrrr no you made a compelling case, yet my verdict still stands if I wanted an ev in this price range while being nauseated by interior…
21/02/2025 - 18:26
shabaka replied to HPdeskjet on HP OmniBook Ultra 14" 2.2K IPS Laptop Ryzen 9 AI HX 375 32GB/1TB - $2299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB-Hi-Fi
I thought that was only about M1 Pro 14 incher, 16 inchers have identical panels, don't they? I have M1 Pro 16 incher from notebookcheck…
21/02/2025 - 18:13
shabaka replied to HPdeskjet on HP OmniBook Ultra 14" 2.2K IPS Laptop Ryzen 9 AI HX 375 32GB/1TB - $2299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB-Hi-Fi
is it? I haven't noticed this on my MBP 16 M1 Pro. have been very happy with the panel, no complaints. I must be one of those folks that do…
21/02/2025 - 11:26
shabaka replied to AusDaniel on Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 R7-8845HS, 16GB DDR5, 512GB, R780M, 14" WUXGA OLED 400nits Touch $1139.90 Delivered @ Lenovo EDU Store
and? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/890506 Lenovo Ideapad 14" packs 1800p for $1300 on special.
21/02/2025 - 11:21
shabaka commented on Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 R7-8845HS, 16GB DDR5, 512GB, R780M, 14" WUXGA OLED 400nits Touch $1139.90 Delivered @ Lenovo EDU Store
WUXGA is a fancy way of saying "just a good old FHD (plus 120 pixels vertically)" just for a comparison (not to call it out as golden…
21/02/2025 - 11:00
shabaka replied to shellshocked on HP OmniBook Ultra 14" 2.2K IPS Laptop Ryzen 9 AI HX 375 32GB/1TB - $2299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB-Hi-Fi
is it that bad? I've only heard good things about intel 2xx series so far. I haven't had a chance to play with one, was anticipating…
20/02/2025 - 13:46
shabaka replied to Corgsta on HP OmniBook Ultra 14" 2.2K IPS Laptop Ryzen 9 AI HX 375 32GB/1TB - $2299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB-Hi-Fi
true that. I kind of forgot about that. stability without constant updates and whatnot. I kinda love it. and seamless gesture control. and…
20/02/2025 - 08:31
shabaka replied to HPdeskjet on HP OmniBook Ultra 14" 2.2K IPS Laptop Ryzen 9 AI HX 375 32GB/1TB - $2299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB-Hi-Fi
not sure why the downvotes, I agree with the 2nd part at least, 2xx intel CPUs are the long awaited step in the right direction.
20/02/2025 - 08:09
shabaka commented on HP OmniBook Ultra 14" 2.2K IPS Laptop Ryzen 9 AI HX 375 32GB/1TB - $2299 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB-Hi-Fi
nice. but to jump off MBP 16 m1 pro I need a 16" OLED panel with at least 2000p. and half decent battery life there are deals on and off…
20/02/2025 - 08:05
shabaka replied to MS Paint on Citizen CA4505-21X Eco-Drive Chronograph - 43mm Full Lume Dial $279 ($254 w/ Signup Bonus) Delivered @ Starbuy
I had flawless return experience with them. but come to think of it I am not sure I got my money back 🤔 lol
19/02/2025 - 12:32
shabaka replied to dunker56 on Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Digital Camera Black + XF 16-80mm Lens $2999.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
yes I was recently going o-seas and was toying with the idea of getting a body for video work and doing TRS for it and H2S was the prime…
18/02/2025 - 17:00
shabaka replied to shabaka on Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Digital Camera Black + XF 16-80mm Lens $2999.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
incidentally today one can get a brand new RF 50 1.8 lens for $257 delivered (eBay promo). yeah it might not match similar FOV counterpart…
18/02/2025 - 11:04
shabaka replied to dunker56 on Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Digital Camera Black + XF 16-80mm Lens $2999.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I agree that Fujifilm is not providing value for money lately, not for stills anyway. refurb Canon Eos R gives 30mp full frame sensor and…
18/02/2025 - 08:19
shabaka replied to fAffY on Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Digital Camera Black + XF 16-80mm Lens $2999.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I agree. however I personally (when I was on Fujifilm which didn't last long) instead of 50-140 I got the 90 f2 prime. 50-140 is also quite…
17/02/2025 - 19:13
shabaka replied to fAffY on Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Digital Camera Black + XF 16-80mm Lens $2999.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU
IMO fujifilm really shines with primes, and they are better than zooms, especially considering the crop. 56mm, 33mm (new ones) are solid…
17/02/2025 - 18:11
shabaka commented on Hisense V Series C2.5kW Air Conditioner $628 (via Price Beat Button) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys
got 7kw Hisense for $1168 from them in 2022 2.5 just sounds a bit wimpy? 7kw unit replaced an ancient 8kw one, and has been reliable since.
16/02/2025 - 17:01
shabaka commented on Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Ryzen 5 7535HS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win11 Home) $969 + 13.2% ShopBack + $44 Lenovo Rewards @ Lenovo
isn't that a normal price for e14 a deal was getting one for $800+ but that was when aud was a bit more valuable
14/02/2025 - 18:59
shabaka commented on MG ZST Vibe MY25 from $22,888 Driveaway, MG3 Excite MY24.5 from $21,888 Driveaway @ MG
I test driven this, and you get what you pay for (for the record I drive a bimmer, and it's true there, too). but zoom out and look at what…
14/02/2025 - 04:19
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