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rabid_monkey replied to 4ustralian on AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription US$17.57 (~A$27.79) @ AdGuard Software via StackSocial
I use Brave on mobile for ad free YouTube. As a bonus you can run it in the background (premium YT functionality) via picture-in-picture.
21/02/2025 - 16:19
rabid_monkey commented on GL.iNet WiFi Travel Router: Slate AX $147.82, Beryl AX $114.87, Opal $52.42 + Del ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ GL.iNet Amazon AU
OK, so am I really going to notice much of a difference between each model if I'm just surfing the web from a hotel room with maybe 6…
22/01/2025 - 15:07
rabid_monkey commented on Modern TV Sound Capabilities Vs. Soundbar
From what I hear the sound on the C855 is pretty good with some decent bass (which tv speakers usually lack). If you watch plenty of movies…
02/12/2024 - 17:11
rabid_monkey replied to FujinShu on Hisense 85" 85U6NAU 4K Mini-LED Smart TV 2024 $1995 ($1609 via Price Beat Button) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys
Yeah I'm surprised by the low peak brightness of only 400nits. HDR content will be lacking punch.
02/12/2024 - 10:41
rabid_monkey replied to congo on TCL 75″ C655 QLED 4K Google TV $895 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ within 20km) @ Betta
Based on that, and if you’re not a picky image quality guy (the curse Im afflicted with), then this should be fine. You can always try to…
29/11/2024 - 12:02
rabid_monkey replied to congo on TCL 75″ C655 QLED 4K Google TV $895 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ within 20km) @ Betta
Mini LED and FALD = picture quality, brightness and contrast.
29/11/2024 - 09:39
rabid_monkey replied to mun4 on [eBay Plus] Bosch Series 4 Freestanding Dishwasher Stainless Steel SMS4HVI01A $444 + $59 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys eBay
Ouch, ours is still chugging along without any issues after nearly 7 years.
26/11/2024 - 17:11
rabid_monkey replied to thangcuoi on 1-Year Free Pocket Casts Plus Plan Subscription (Save $65.38) @ Pocket Casts
I miss the custom per podcast speed and default skips but on iPhone just say “Hey Siri…” “skip ahead/back X mins” or “play this…
27/09/2024 - 09:04
rabid_monkey replied to bruce1202 on Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro 11C CPU/14C GPU, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Silver) $3199 (Was $3497) + Delivery + Surcharge @ digiDirect
Any limit on the cash back? Getting >1k cash back seems like something they’d try and stiff you over.
15/09/2024 - 20:06
rabid_monkey replied to mrXO on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB $487 ($1700 off) + $300 Giftcard on JB Hi-Fi Mobile $99/M 24M SIM Plan @ JB Hi-Fi (in-Store)
Not the $1700 discount & bonus $300 gift card found on the S24, but you can use this method for other phones and get up to $1200 off the…
15/09/2024 - 12:34
rabid_monkey commented on Microsoft Office 365 (Family) 1 Year Subscription, 6 Users $96 (Digital Code) Delivered @ Bing Lee
If you don’t need the bigger storage or the premium office features, you can use the free version at office.com (Microsoft account…
30/06/2024 - 09:06
rabid_monkey replied to ThePunchingBag on TCL 85" C855 QD-Mini LED TV $2,884 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Assuming that was for C845, as the C855 wasn’t released until this year?
18/06/2024 - 15:22
rabid_monkey commented on PlayStation 5 Disc Console (Slim) $630.36 Delivered @ The Gamesmen eBay
I did a quick google and it says the PS5 is backward compatible with nearly all PS4 games. Anyone around used their PS4 discs in a PS5? I'm…
14/06/2024 - 14:52
rabid_monkey replied to qvinto on Apple iMac 24" M1 8-Core CPU, 7-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $997 (RRP $1999) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The School Locker
It might be hard to find a screen of the same quality which also has good speakers and a web cam for the difference between this deal and…
12/06/2024 - 20:48
rabid_monkey replied to tightm8 on Apple MacBook Air 13" M2 256GB (Midnight) $1439 + Delivery ($0 WA C&C/ In-Store) @ Retravision (Price Beat $1375 @ Officeworks)
Is it rampant profiteering? Yes. Is it a joke for the >90% of users that just use this for light web work, office apps and photo editing?…
27/05/2024 - 09:59
rabid_monkey replied to netsurfer on MacBook Air 15 Inch with M2 Chip 8GB/256GB $1699.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
I heard the ARM x86 translation (like Apple’s Rosetta) is looking very promising and performant. Native will always be better, but look…
27/03/2024 - 12:53
rabid_monkey replied to rk1314 on MacBook Air 15 Inch with M2 Chip 8GB/256GB $1699.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
That’s my fear as well, they’ll probably want, or need, to emulate the very profitable Apple business model.
27/03/2024 - 12:50
rabid_monkey commented on MacBook Air 15 Inch with M2 Chip 8GB/256GB $1699.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
As I mentioned in another MacBook post, can Qualcomm and the PC manufacturers hurry up and get the Snapdragon X ARM processors finished and…
27/03/2024 - 10:52
rabid_monkey commented on [Refurb] Apple MacBook Air 15" M2 16GB/1TB $2,419 Delivered @ Apple AU
Can Qualcomm and the PC manufacturers hurry up and get the Snapdragon X ARM processors finished and into windows laptops, so we can be…
27/03/2024 - 10:44
rabid_monkey replied to Seymour Deals on Samsung Q990C Q Series 11.1.4ch Soundbar $959 (old $966) Delivered @ Appliances Online eBay
A bit late to the party, but you can toggle the voice enhancement with the remote. Although it’s easier with the app.
10/03/2024 - 16:30
rabid_monkey replied to killabob on Samsung Q990C Q Series 11.1.4ch Soundbar $959 (old $966) Delivered @ Appliances Online eBay
Yeah I was refreshing this morning and they added another. Just snagged it.
26/02/2024 - 13:29
rabid_monkey commented on HP Pavilion Aero 13 R5-7535U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, 13.3" WUXGA IPS 400nits Ultrabook $947 + Del ($0 C&C/In Store) @ Officeworks
Great spec sheet, I just wish they give these notebooks larger 60+Wh batteries to make them proper all day battery life.
21/09/2023 - 15:28
Logitech M650 Wireless Mouse Grey/Rose/White $24 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ $55 Metro Order) @ Officeworks
rabid_monkey posted a deal Logitech M650 Wireless Mouse Grey/Rose/White $24 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ $55 Metro Order) @ Officeworks
Not sure if the Bolt receiver is in the box for this one, mine was when I got one earlier in the year. [Find other colours from the M650…
27/07/2023 - 15:43
rabid_monkey replied to Shibster on (Everything Else) Insufficient Quantity Deals (Post Your Low Quantity Deals Here)
It’s 16GB ram and 8 core CPU. I can update the title for clarity.
31/05/2023 - 12:18
rabid_monkey commented on (Everything Else) Insufficient Quantity Deals (Post Your Low Quantity Deals Here)
## Merged from [[VIC] Apple MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro 16GB/512GB Space Grey $2290 @ Officeworks, Mornington](/node/778245) ## [Go to…
31/05/2023 - 12:08
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