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Best Snow Gear Clothing Brands to Buy - First Time Going to Snow

Hi All, This year will be my first time going to the snow at Jindabyne area in June. I'm just wondering what is the best snow gear clothing brands to buy from that have great durability …

JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi Stacks Competitions Winning Criteria

I've entered a few Stacks competitions (Jb Hifi) and they post names of winners after entries close etc. But I think they should really post details of what the exact winning answers are …

Retro Music radio Boombox - which one to choose - Thompson brand or Medion Brand?

Just saw that Aldi and Auspost have these 2 similar products and they look pretty much the same with similar specs and same price but I'm not sure which one to choose - the Aldi one is …

getdget.com.au

Getdget.com.au - Is This a Real Store or Just a 'scam Store'?

Hi Ozbargainers, I'm looking to buy a electronic gadget - watch from this store which claims is based in Australia and they've even got a real address listed on their website. But just to …

Sony CD Boombox with DAB/FM Radio

Basically I'm looking to buy a Sony CD Boombox with DAB/FM Radio that's on 'special' at a few good retailers such as JbHifi, Officeworks, Binglee and Harvey Norman. Apparently …

Gaming Mouse - Highest Price You'd Pay?

Hi All Not sure if this belongs under 'Computing' or 'Entertainment' forums, but just wondering what would be the highest price you would pay for a 'Gaming Mouse' e.g. …

Your Fave Happy Hard Track?

What's your Favourite HappyHard track? Mine would have to be 'Paradise' by C.O.R. and "End of Time" - DJ Hixxy

Best Android TV Box for Sony Bravia TV

Hi everybody I wanna ask what is the best Android TV box for Sony Bravia TV that i bought a few years ago in 2012 for about $2000? Is it worth getting a NUC mini compuuter and connecting or just …

Is It Worth Buying a Blu-Ray Writer?

Just wondering if it's worth purchasing a BLu-Ray writer in this day and age? THey never really had a good market as they were quickly taken over by HDD (hard disk drives and SATA/ ) as well as …

Why Do Single Parent's Get Free Driver's Licence or Discounts?

I've always wondered why do Single parents who often have the 'Pensioners card' from Centalink they are getting free Driver's Licence or discounts? they often are receiving …

Installing more RAM or new Graphics Card onto standard Laptop

is it possible to install extra RAM / Graphics card onto a stock Laptop such as Lenovo, Asus, HP etc that comes with e.g. Intel HD Graphics or just 4GB RAM? Should it be done by a …

Need a New Shaver for My Beard

HI everybody, my PHilips Rechargeable shaver just died on me after having used it for about 3-4 years. Now I'm looking for a new Shaver. Any recommendations? What's a good brand? Remington? …

Use Android Tablet as a Phone - is it possible?

Hi everyone, is there any way of turning an Android tablet such as the: FNF Ifive Mini 4S Tablet PC 7.9 inch Android 6.0 RK3288 Quad Core for use as a phone tablet? i.e. make phone calls? i know …

Why Is Coconut Water Quite Expensive Here in Australia?

why is 'coconut water' a bit expensive here in Australia? I notice this as back in the islands there is so much coconut to go around and here we pay a fortune for a little' coconut …

Price of Greenslip to Drop?

Just thought I heard somewhere on the news either on the Radio or TV that the Price of Greenslips is due to fall due to the "Emergency Services Levy". Is this true? So does that mean …

Toyota Australia

Toyota Recall Letter Regarding Airbags etc

I received a letter last year in November in the mailbox regarding a Toyota recall for Corolla models from around the year 2008 onwards. It says that airbags lining or something needs to be fixed, I …

Is it OK to Pump up Bicycle Tyres at a Servo?

Unsure of where to post this but I was wondering, is it okay to pump bicycle tyres at a air pump at the servo - apparently I saw the sign that says not to pump bicycle tyres . if it is, what is the …

Woolworths

Opal Card Recharge at Woolies Stores

I'm really surprised that not all 'Woolie's' stores have the Opal Recharge. Why is that? something to do with the 'everyday rewards' program or is it just for Woolies …

Office of state revenue - Bunch of Money-Hungry Dogs

They so are - got a fine for parking in 'No parking zone' - mrs had to drop kids off near the toilet as they had to go to the toilet and it was on the ground floor parking. instead we …

Printer Specs FUJI XEROX - CP225 W - COLOUR & MONO PRINTER

Hi Ozbargain folks, Not sure whether to post this under the Electronics or computing Forums but since it's Computer related I'm looking to buy this Printer or something similar, the specs …

Massive Price Drop - Alcatel Pop 5 Inch and Misleading Info

Just read a review on Whirlpool about a guy 'boasting' how he had saved a lot of money ($30) by buying Alcatel pop 5 instead of Telstra 4GX HD. which is virtually the exact same android …

Popular Flavours for Food Items - Why Does Everyone Go for These?

I notice every time I'm at the supermarket everyone goes for the same flavours. You can tell which one is the most popular immediately whenever one particular flavour/type sells out. Here's …

Which Fitness Watch Is Worth Getting - Fitbit, Garmin or Other?

Not sure if this has asked before but which wearable sports fitness 'watch'/band is the most value for money or has the best battery life? E.g. Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung Gear watches, …

Missed out on Everyday Rewards Points Because of Counterperson's Error

Went to Woolies to recharge my Opalcard and was supposed to gain Everyday Rewards points for that recharge and was served by this young guy who didn't notice that i wanted my everydayrewards …

Kogan Spy Watch - Worth a Try?

Looking to buy this watch from Kogan? would it be worth it? Kogan Spy Watch The perfect recording device for aspiring secret agents! Release your inner James Bond Have you ever longed to be as …

Is It Normal for Tyres to Keep Deflating Every Few Days?

I own a Corolla sedan and I just bought two new Hankook tyres for the front of the car. I notice that every couple of days it keeps deflating slowly and I always have to keep pumping up the tyres …

Buying a 4 Wheel Drive That Runs on Diesel

Looking to buy a 4 wheel drive that runs on diesel, as a friend suggested diesel fuel has now been refined much better and less pollutant, as family has grown and would like some extra space to go …

Digital Ear Thermometers- Which One to Buy?

just deciding on which Digital Ear Thermometer I should buy. It seems there's quite a pricing difference in the different types you can get atm. Prices range from $20 to $100 and beyond. …

Disabling Passenger Seatbelt Warning Signal in Toyota Corolla

When I drive my Toyota Corolla and have groceries or a bag and just as I'm ready to drive off by myself only, I usually place the groceries or bag on the passenger seat (next to driver), this is …

knncomputers.com.au

Misleading 1st Gen -2nd Gen Intel Processor Logos Being Displayed

Just viewing this website selling Desktop computers and you can immediately see the rampant misuse of 1st gen, 2nd 3rd or even 4th Gen- Intel Core processors being displayed. wouldn't that be a …

Buying Volleyball Poles that are easily Portable

Hi we are a Church youth group looking to buy some Volleyball poles that are strong and sturdy yet easily portable to set up. Just wondering if anyone here can point us in the right direction to buy …

Coles

Smart Watch selling at Coles for $79

Just saw in the Coles Catalogues a smart watch that's selling for $79 at …you guessed it… COLES. It's not a bad price but since my research about smart phone watches began a few …

Asus Fonepad 7 - different processors??

This is on special at DcompOnline for 149 but it doesn't say much about whether it's got a 3G phone function. When you look at mwave website, …

Gumtree

Seller posting generic photos to sell on Gumtree?

just wondering why people use Generic photos , that is photos taken from company websites, not taking their own pictures to sell goods/items on Gumtree. What do you think of this, should I be a bit …

Moto X style and Moto X play - when is it coming out?

looking to join either a Moto X style phone plan or Moto X play phone plan that vodafone has advertised just yesterday. When do you think it will be coming out/available at stores? Moto X style at …

ValueBasket

ValueBasket.com.au - Safe to Buy from or Not?

Found this online store called valuebasket.com.au because I saw a phone I wanted to buy. Anyone have any suggestions whether it would be safe to buy from or is it just another shonky online store? …

Target Australia

Protab Tablet Selling from Target Stores Next Wednesday 22july

Hi all, anyone know the Specifications of this new tablet that will be selling at Target next Wednesday, tried to do a search via Google with no luck. Wonder if its one of those cheap generic …

Youtube on Sony Bravia Smart TV not working

hi all, my youtube on Sony Bravia Smart TV not working, it says to check youtube.com/devicesupport and everyone there is griping about how google took over and smart tv's 2012 and before are not …

Buying a Mobile Phone Watch?

Been watching and waiting for the right time to buy a 'phone-watch' - not an Apple watch but just a 'mediocre' mobile phone watch gadget thing but just not sure which one to get, …

Stupid Philips Light Bulb

bought this Philips light bulb that says it can last up to 15 years, and is LED energy efficient, but lo and behold, after using it for no more than a month, it dies! what can I say? and don't …

SATA Hard Drive Docking Station

ok, been looking to buy an external hard drive but I'm now looking instead to buy a SATA Hard Drive Docking Station such as this ORICO 6619US3 5Gbps USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station …

ozelectronicsinc.com.au

OzElectronics Online Store - Is It Reliable?

wanted to buy a bluetooth product from this store, but any advice as to it's reliability? They say they're from Melbourne but they only have an email address and no contact …

Portable Powerbanks vs. Solar Powerbank chargers?

Ok, I've decided to buy a Powerbank charger gadget for charging my mobile phone when I'm out and about for a long time, e.g camping etc.. but now I've got 2 (or more) choices? the …

The Good Guys

What Happened to The Good Guys 'Pay Less Pay Cash' Policy?

Good guys catalogues used to have the 'Pay Less Pay Cash' phrase under their pricing but they've since dropped it. Does anyone know why this would be so? I tried to bargain a product I …

Cost of audio and home theatre systems

notice how the cost of stereo systems have gone down substantially over the years, but there are some brands that remain at a constant pricing range; these include: Bose, JBL, Marantz, Yamaha, …

ALDI

Bauhn Karaoke System

Bauhn Karaoke home entertainment system from Bauhn to be sold at Aldi this Saturday 9th August 2014 Price is $349, just wondering if I should buy it? Good for movies, music, games , etc?

Browsing internet on Sony 'SMART TV'

I'm browsing Internet on Sony TV but when I try to click to watch a flash video, it says, 'Not enough memory to perform this operation'. Why does this message appear? Can someone …

Lyca Mobile

Unlimited calls Lycamobile??

Just saw this offer in the Allphones magazine, Unlimited calls from Lyca to Lyca, but can't find anything stating this on their main website (lycamobile.com.au) is this just a ploy? or just a …

Kmart

LED 'HDTV" from Kmart - is it Full HD or not?

in the review of the product it says it's FUll HD but not on the actual product title? so which am I to believe Kmart?? here's the link to their …

Brake pads vs Getting Mechanic to fix car braking system?

Ok, so I always get the feeling my car's braking system is not working that well - especially during wet weather I could feel the tyres feeling a bit slippery. So my dilemma is : Should I try …