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Member Since 07/10/2012
Last Seen 30/09/2023
Location Sydney

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epic commented on Logan & Mason Memory Foam Pillow 2pk $19 (RRP $130) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-store) @ Spotlight (Free VIP Membership Required)
*"what sets this pillow apart is its malleable pieces of memory foam construction"* - shredded foam gets easily deformed. One-piece foam…
30/09/2023 - 09:34
epic replied to anonymous01 on Have You Achieved Enlightenment through Meditation?
Want it, not oz bargains :-) or such, and it may be given to you.
26/11/2022 - 13:16
epic replied to skillet on Ozito PXC 18V 2.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery + Charger $19.98 @ Bunnings Warehouse
Thanks, I'll add Bosch, along with Makita, to my no-BMS, never-to-buy list. Incidentally, did you know that Makita also has factory matched…
05/08/2022 - 10:35
epic commented on Ozito PXC 18V 2.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery + Charger $19.98 @ Bunnings Warehouse
Does the battery use a 5s balance charge circuit or relies on cheap impedance matched 18650s design which will not last long?
05/08/2022 - 09:42
epic commented on Lexar 64GB Jumpdrive M35 Metal USB 3.0 Flash Drive $9 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
M35 is unreliable, expect fluctuating write speed. Save file checksums to verify whatever is written as read errors happen. Get M45 instead.
17/07/2022 - 00:16
epic commented on 55% off Baseus Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Receiver Transmitter for PC Speaker Laptop Wireless Mouse A$4.99 Delivered @ eSkybird
Where is the BT "Transmitter"? I want to connect it to an analogue radio audio jack output.
22/06/2022 - 12:01
epic replied to Russ on IKEA STENKOL Battery Charger $10 In-Store (Delivery/C&C Extra) @ IKEA
The charging current is not low and the fully charged Eneloops still get 1.5A+ pulses. I will hook it up to an oscilloscope later but here…
16/04/2022 - 11:21
epic replied to Russ on IKEA STENKOL Battery Charger $10 In-Store (Delivery/C&C Extra) @ IKEA
It passes the test. 4 cold fully charged AA Eneloops re-recharge for only 30+/-1 min.
14/04/2022 - 09:51
epic replied to Russ on IKEA STENKOL Battery Charger $10 In-Store (Delivery/C&C Extra) @ IKEA
On the charger itself it is specified: STENKOL Type E2020 Output 350mA x4 AA, 200mA x4 AAA It is not continuous current. For AA I measure…
13/04/2022 - 18:47
epic commented on Gaming PC with i5-11400F, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 240GB 2.5" SSD, 750W PSU $1088 + Delivery @ TechFast
Can you add a mobo option with USB 3.2 Gen2 _and_ M.2?
23/03/2022 - 10:17
epic replied to Vulgar on Coles ½ Price: La Española Olive Oil 1L $9, Steggles Chicken Breast Tenders 400g $4.50 + More
This is an important observation. It looks like only Cobram has 0g of trans fat, or there is more choice?
14/12/2021 - 10:41
epic commented on Renpho Electric Eye Massager with Heat $51.99 Delivered ($28 off) @ Renpho Wellness AU Amazon AU
I was sceptical too but when its price (with coupon) dropped to to $35, I got a similar one…
25/09/2021 - 21:11
epic commented on [PC] HEIC to JPG, JPEG & PNG Converter @ Microsoft App Store
Another free https://imagemagick.org/script/download.php convert a.heic -quality 85% a.jpg
30/08/2021 - 13:11
epic commented on Aerocool USB C Hub (Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 3x USB 3.0 Ports) $8 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ HT via Amazon AU
"Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. "
17/08/2021 - 08:58
epic commented on Dell 3422DWG $495.20, S3221QS $369, Dell G15 5515 Gaming Laptop $899 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Monitors Start 7pm AEST)
My G15 original SSD Samsung PM991a 256GB is rather slow: R/W 1100/1200MBs. Initially I replaced it with Seagate BarraCuda 510 500GB but…
12/08/2021 - 12:20
epic replied to mangoice on 25% off USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter $16.94 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ CableCreation Amazon AU
Expensive compared to eBay, $13.85 delivered, with identical RTL8153 chip https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261210887111 Got it, tested, works…
06/08/2021 - 22:28
epic commented on Dell 3422DWG $495.20, S3221QS $369, Dell G15 5515 Gaming Laptop $899 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Monitors Start 7pm AEST)
"Order delayed. We are working on your order as fast as we can, we apologize for the inconvenience. " Revised Delivery Date: Aug 18, 2021
04/08/2021 - 09:20
epic replied to MagicTsukai on Lexar 128GB JumpDrive M35 150MB/s USB 3.0 Flash Drive $18 (Was $49) + Delivery ($0 with $79 Spend/ VIC C&C) @ Centre Com
I don't think there is a solution for that. M35 is simply inferior to M45 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/10565185/redir
31/07/2021 - 09:05
epic commented on ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 / 14" FHD / AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM / 300nits / $966 @ Lenovo
"USB-C 3.2 Gen 1" 2021 and no Gen 2? - then no buy
20/07/2021 - 16:01
epic replied to Nukkels on OzBargain's Favourite Cheap Torch?
Sofirn SP10S - "an e-switch light, there is parasitic drain, which I measured at 0.14mA so if you plan to store this light for a while…
19/07/2021 - 15:08
epic replied to Nukkels on OzBargain's Favourite Cheap Torch?
Yes, all Convoys are very reliable. I posted a teardown of the Kmart/Anko torch here…
18/07/2021 - 19:21
epic commented on Anko RGB Backlit Programmable 10000dpi Mouse $3 (In-Store) @ Kmart
This mouse is great except for the lumpy scroll wheel. I have modified it and now it is almost as good as my Logitech M720. - Anko Gaming…
18/07/2021 - 11:14
epic commented on OzBargain's Favourite Cheap Torch?
This cheap Kmart $6 torch is surprisingly very well made https://www.kmart.com.au/product/small-metal-torch---black/2888322 - it costs more…
15/07/2021 - 21:26
epic commented on Anko Phone UV Steriliser $2.50 (Was $20) in-Store /+ $3 C&C ($0 with $20 Order) /+ Delivery ($0 with $65 Order) @ Kmart
Forget the "UV Steriliser" application, it is perfect for UV Glue - https://3dinsider.com/uv-glue/ Love it :-)
09/07/2021 - 22:06
epic replied to d123 on [VIC] Lexar 64GB M35 JumpDrive USB 3.0 Flash Drive $8 ($0 VIC C&C) + Payment Surcharge @ Centre Com
Yes: M35 R/W 135/27-84 MBs - write speed fluctuates! M45 R/W 230/65 MBs - rock solid write speed You can improve M35 top write speed if it…
09/06/2021 - 09:37
epic commented on [VIC] Lexar 64GB M35 JumpDrive USB 3.0 Flash Drive $8 ($0 VIC C&C) + Payment Surcharge @ Centre Com
Got it. Write speed is erratic. I also have the new M45 version, twice as fast and stable R/W - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07XKR5F3Y
08/06/2021 - 08:37
epic replied to Grazz989 on 19V Output Power Bank for Laptops?
Check this simple booster https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08P842LG9/ Here is 19V power bank https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/262157318660
23/12/2020 - 21:36
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