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mingofmongo replied to Appleboat on LG S5GOC - 5 Garment Styler with Steam - Forest Green $1633 Delivered & Bonus $300 Trade-in Value @ LG Education
I haven't used this. But I can confirm the travel hack of hanging a shirt in a hotel shower and running only hot water for a couple of…
27/08/2024 - 08:23
mingofmongo replied to Guybrush57 on [Switch] LEGO Worlds $6.49, LEGO CITY Undercover $8.99, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 $8.99 + More @ Nintendo eShop
Agree. Source: 40-something-year-old me. I had way more fun playing Lego City Undercover than I did playing GTA IV.
06/08/2024 - 20:13
mingofmongo replied to mingofmongo on Starship Troopers (25th Anniversary SteelBook) - 4K Ultra HD - $42.67 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU
Yeah sorry guys, I meant DVD not Blu ray! Blame it on being old enough to remember DVD. And VHS. And Beta...
24/07/2024 - 16:11
mingofmongo replied to Mondorock on Starship Troopers (25th Anniversary SteelBook) - 4K Ultra HD - $42.67 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU
Not quite true. I saw it at the cinema and loved it. At the time it only got a region 1 release on Blu ray so I imported it. Cost $70AUD or…
23/07/2024 - 23:01
mingofmongo commented on [XB1, XSX] Need For Speed Ultimate Bundle (NFS Deluxe Ed + Rivals Complete Ed + Payback Deluxe Ed) $13.02 (90% Off) @ Xbox
thanks for sharing. btw some of us are old enough to remember the *original* NFS from 1994... and the far-superior sequel, NFS II Special…
20/07/2024 - 09:46
mingofmongo commented on [Prime] Solid Camphor Wood Australian Made Chopping Board: 40x22cm $47.95, 46x26cm $59.95 Delivered @ Orana via Amazon AU
Lister, what's that smell? Camphor wood. Your guitar was made of camphor wood. It must have been worth a fortune.
16/07/2024 - 10:59
mingofmongo commented on 6 Weeks Free after 1 Month of Hospital + Extras or Hospital-Only Cover, Waiting Period Waived on Extras @ St Lukes Health Fund
Moved to St Luke's about 5 years ago from Bupa. Extremely satisfied. Every time I visit the dentist they always comment on how St Luke's is…
11/07/2024 - 21:29
mingofmongo replied to ulun-lpg on Yale Unity Security Screen Door Lock Silver $319 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I use HA with my Yale locks.inckuding this one. The wifi bridge works flawlessly however if you're just after status reporting, it usually…
15/06/2024 - 09:41
mingofmongo commented on What Are Your Favourite Paid Android Apps or Subscriptions?
TrueCaller for reverse phone number lookup.
13/05/2024 - 07:48
mingofmongo commented on Minoxidil Extra Strength 5% Hair Regrowth Treatment 9 Month Supply $85.99 Delivered @ PharmacySavings
For anyone still wondering whether this stuff works (either as a topical solution, or an oral tablet), there's a great summary from an…
19/04/2024 - 07:09
mingofmongo replied to Jdrizzle on 20% off DVD, Blu-Ray & 4K Movies & TV Shows - 2x 4k Blu-Ray for $32 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
The Abyss is a spectacular movie - but yes it's been cancelled in the UK due to legislation surrounding showing animals in distress (there…
23/01/2024 - 22:30
mingofmongo replied to cloudy on GWM Ora EV from $36,236 + On Road Costs @ GWM Dealerships
Reminds me of how Lucky Goldstar changed their name too...
07/01/2024 - 16:41
mingofmongo replied to Averell on ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro, 6-in-1 Keyless Entry Smart Door Lock $143.79 Delivered @ ULTRALOQ Direct via Amazon AU
No fingerprint reader but apart from that, this is the lock you're looking for. (And pick up the wifi base station if you want remote…
05/01/2024 - 23:15
mingofmongo commented on [PS4] LEGO Franchise from $5.98 - $29.98 @ PlayStation AU Store
Lego City Undercover is an underrated gem. I'm a grown man in my forties, I had more fun playing this than I did GTA IV. It's also good fun…
05/01/2024 - 12:46
mingofmongo replied to RNDM on [Presale] Kogan 40" Curved Ultrawide WUHD USB-C Monitor (5120 x 2160) $689 ($669 with First) + $39 Shipping @ Kogan
Yep. The dell 38" was 3840x1600 iirc. Big leap up from that to 5K2K. Much more comfortable to split the screen into 2+ zones on the 40"…
28/12/2023 - 18:31
mingofmongo commented on [Presale] Kogan 40" Curved Ultrawide WUHD USB-C Monitor (5120 x 2160) $689 ($669 with First) + $39 Shipping @ Kogan
I have the Lenovo version of this. It is game-changing. I've previously had a Dell 38", and before that 3 x 24" screens. I've been a…
28/12/2023 - 16:31
mingofmongo commented on Antler Prestwick Backpack Grey $99.50 (50% off) with Free Shipping and Free Returns @ Antler
I have one of these - it's pretty perfect for something you can comfortably travel with, but also bring to serious work meetings. I've also…
15/12/2023 - 20:32
mingofmongo replied to perfectlydark on James Bond 24-Disc Blu-Ray Box Set $62.71 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
Give Goldeneye a David Arnold soundtrack and *then* you'd have the best Bond film... I love Goldeneye too but every time I watch it the…
10/12/2023 - 10:28
mingofmongo replied to bargainatoraah on James Bond 24-Disc Blu-Ray Box Set $62.71 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
Even cheaper on VHS at my local Salvos
10/12/2023 - 10:26
mingofmongo replied to Randolph Duke on Prey $51.34 (Blu-Ray), $58.52 (4k Ultra-HD) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU
Quite an assortment of products and categories. If anyone wants 5L of Ball Doctor, it's included in the 11% off deal too:…
29/11/2023 - 11:33
mingofmongo replied to mingofmongo on Elgato Facecam $168 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Should add, you must be able to install the Elgato software to get the most out of this. If you're on a locked-down corporate Windows…
27/11/2023 - 13:06
mingofmongo replied to Raj09 on Elgato Facecam $168 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Easy-ish to use... the auto brightness & white balance isn't always perfect. If you're always using it in the same place with the same…
27/11/2023 - 13:05
mingofmongo commented on Elgato Facecam $168 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Great camera. Be aware, it does not have a built-in microphone.
27/11/2023 - 12:24
mingofmongo replied to UEric on [Back Order] ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" QHD Laptop: i9-13900H, RTX4060 8GB, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD $2,698 + Delivery @ Bing Lee
On normal, non-gaming use, set to "silent" mode, a couple of hours (but less than 5). Gaming on performance mode I get 50-90 minutes…
26/11/2023 - 10:03
mingofmongo commented on [Back Order] ASUS ROG Flow Z13 13.4" QHD Laptop: i9-13900H, RTX4060 8GB, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD $2,698 + Delivery @ Bing Lee
I have the previous gen of this. Apart from battery life, it is perfect for me. I use it to game when I'm on a plane (which I am a lot) -…
25/11/2023 - 21:56
mingofmongo commented on Intel Core i9-12900KF $533.35 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
Just in case it matters to you, this doesn't have integrated graphics.
24/11/2023 - 20:29
mingofmongo commented on Emby Premiere Lifetime Subscription US$99 (~A$151) @ Emby
Love Emby. Not quite as slick as Plex in places but gives you a bit more control (especially over transcoding)
24/11/2023 - 18:15
mingofmongo commented on [PS5] Saints Row Day One Edition $9.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
It gets a bad rap, but I found it a fun timesink. Glad I bought/played it.
24/11/2023 - 13:28
mingofmongo commented on Ready, Set…Cook! Boneless Butterflied Chicken $8.99 Per kg @ ALDI
Dammit, I got my hopes up when I read this as Butterfield Chicken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NjTWvl8x-U
30/08/2023 - 22:41
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