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lowey71 replied to kackstelze on ALDI Lighting Sale: e.g. Smart LED 8W Downlight $13.99 @ ALDI
May have been older stock? Cant recall the exact versions off the top of my head, but the Tuya version installed on the newer one were…
02/05/2024 - 08:06
lowey71 replied to XeKToReX on ALDI Lighting Sale: e.g. Smart LED 8W Downlight $13.99 @ ALDI
Be very careful. Purchased the Arlec equiv from bunnings. Units bought 18 months ago were 'cloudcutter' ok. But units purchased recently…
01/05/2024 - 13:41
lowey71 replied to lowey71 on Acer Swift Go R7-7840U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, R780M, 14" 2.9K OLED 400nits 90Hz $1197 + Del ($0 to Metro/C&C) @ Officeworks
Bought the lesser version (7640u based) and supports USB 4. TB3 docks I have appear to work fine.
15/01/2024 - 06:45
lowey71 replied to p1 ama on Acer Swift Go R7-7840U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, R780M, 14" 2.9K OLED 400nits 90Hz $1197 + Del ($0 to Metro/C&C) @ Officeworks
I already have a Nitro 16 (from OW) with 7640u that works fine on thunderbolts docks I have (with some laptop limitations) so you are…
10/01/2024 - 18:31
lowey71 commented on Acer Swift Go R7-7840U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, R780M, 14" 2.9K OLED 400nits 90Hz $1197 + Del ($0 to Metro/C&C) @ Officeworks
Know this is not the same unit exactly listed - https://www.acer.com/au-en/laptops/swift/swift-go-14-amd But mentions USB 4 eg Thunderbolt…
10/01/2024 - 12:49
lowey71 replied to Martinii on [QLD] $5.50 Reese's "Nutrageous" Bar 18pk @ Choice Discount Store Southport
'Choice The Discount Store' Burleigh
10/01/2024 - 09:04
lowey71 commented on [QLD] $5.50 Reese's "Nutrageous" Bar 18pk @ Choice Discount Store Southport
Picked up a box of there the other days at 'Choice' Gold Coast for $5. The expiry date was shown as 06 01 24 So I presume they are sold are…
10/01/2024 - 07:02
lowey71 commented on ToolPRO Screwdriver Set - 100 Piece $34.99 (Was $69.99) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Supercheap Auto
Looks identical to the Aldi set but more usable with colour coding!
09/01/2024 - 18:24
lowey71 commented on Lenovo Yoga 7i i5-1340P, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, 14" WUXGA OLED 400nits 60Hz Touch 2in1 $1197 + Del ($0 C&C/InStore) @ Officeworks
Would prefer this, specs-wise from OW as AMD Ryzen Phoenix -…
11/12/2023 - 06:01
lowey71 commented on [NSW] U95 Fuel $1.059/L @ 7-Eleven Emu Plains 2750
filled up with Pay & Go. No issues
22/11/2023 - 08:01
lowey71 replied to bdl on [eBay Plus, Used] Dell Optiplex 3060 Micro G5500T 8GB RAM 120GB SSD Win 11 Pro PC $99 Delivered @ MetroCom eBay
I have 2 i5-8500t m720q 32GB running proxmox. Very solid build and reliability. Wish mine had vpro, but not a huge loss. The ability to add…
21/11/2023 - 15:37
lowey71 replied to bdl on [eBay Plus, Used] Dell Optiplex 3060 Micro G5500T 8GB RAM 120GB SSD Win 11 Pro PC $99 Delivered @ MetroCom eBay
Compared to the m720q posted, not the dell.
21/11/2023 - 15:33
lowey71 commented on [eBay Plus, Used] Dell Optiplex 3060 Micro G5500T 8GB RAM 120GB SSD Win 11 Pro PC $99 Delivered @ MetroCom eBay
Or for $100.62 with ebay plus, with larger SSD in the m720q range - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/266512196858
21/11/2023 - 15:09
lowey71 replied to cherpu on MJX Hyper Go 14209/14210 1/14 Scale Brushless 55km/H US$68.72 / A$112.56 Delivered @ Shop1103079706 Store AliExpress
Aliexpress has responded and providing a full refund, to me at least. Without having to return the item. "AliExpress has approved your…
31/10/2023 - 20:51
lowey71 commented on MJX Hyper Go 14209/14210 1/14 Scale Brushless 55km/H US$68.72 / A$112.56 Delivered @ Shop1103079706 Store AliExpress
Arrived. Yup, Tricycle Stunt scam. Refund reqd.
31/10/2023 - 16:32
lowey71 replied to Series4Episode10 on Acer Nitro 16", AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (Zen 4), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 16:10 FHD, Nvidia 4050 6GB $1097 Metro Del/C&C @ Officeworks
For Ntiro 5, while this is actually Nitro 16. Maybe improved?
26/08/2023 - 08:57
lowey71 replied to leiiv on Acer Nitro 16", AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (Zen 4), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 16:10 FHD, Nvidia 4050 6GB $1097 Metro Del/C&C @ Officeworks
cpu-z is reporting a free slot so making some assumptions that this is same as the 7735HS Notebookcheck review being 2 slots. Tomorrow I'll…
25/08/2023 - 21:37
lowey71 commented on Acer Nitro 16", AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (Zen 4), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 16:10 FHD, Nvidia 4050 6GB $1097 Metro Del/C&C @ Officeworks
Picked up one today. I'm impressed for the $$$. Yes, Nitro 16. Screen is good (SRGB coverage). Good on battery. Good enough on games. Ryzen…
25/08/2023 - 21:08
lowey71 replied to ArskinF on [Used] Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q Mini PC i5 8500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 WiFi $259 ($249 eBay Plus) Delivered @ MetroCom eBay
Very. Low powered. No crashes running Proxmox for months
12/07/2023 - 15:28
lowey71 replied to TightLikeThisx on [Used] Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q Mini PC i5 8500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 WiFi $259 ($249 eBay Plus) Delivered @ MetroCom eBay
The 2 units I have both have them - same model/cpu as here - different supplier Forum seems to indicate in the table that they all do. YMMV!
12/07/2023 - 14:57
lowey71 replied to laudalashun on [Used] Lenovo ThinkCentre M720Q Mini PC i5 8500T 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win 11 WiFi $259 ($249 eBay Plus) Delivered @ MetroCom eBay
Well yes and no. These do have the ability to install a proprietary (clones available from aliexpress) 1/2 height riser and then a low…
12/07/2023 - 14:27
lowey71 commented on 100/20 $69/M, 100/40 $75/M, 250/25 $85/M, 1000/50 $99/M for 6 Months + Free eero 6+ Router (New Customers, Min 18mo) @ Superloop
Been with Superloop, then Exetel now back to Launtel for the flexibility/performance (hopefully!!) Dont forget the 30 day notice to change…
05/07/2023 - 12:18
lowey71 replied to snuke on Sidchrome Metric Custom Kit Socket Sets: 1/2” 21 Piece $29.98 (RRP $110), 1/4" & 3/8" 62 Piece $39.98 (RRP $168.50) @ Bunnings
Just had the same experience... was in a rush, offered some item of same value. Took the refund. Wasted 20 mins. Took 4 people plus a phone…
09/06/2023 - 17:08
lowey71 commented on Belkin 37W USB Type C PPS PD Dual Port Wall Phone Charger $24.47 + Del ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
If you have access, $18 @ TGG Commercial - https://www.thegoodguyscommercial.com.au/belkin-boostcharge-dual-wall-charger-pps-37w-wcb007auwh
01/05/2023 - 08:15
lowey71 commented on Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200MHz SODIMM RAM $53 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I needed 2666. CL22@3200 'seems' to equate with CL19@2666, so went with Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 16GB 2666MHz CL18 @$50.75 And also the…
22/04/2023 - 15:13
lowey71 replied to rumblytangara on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7060 SFF PC i5-8500 16GB RAM New 256GB SSD $248.30 ($238.30 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Technology Locker eBay
Have the HP equiv with a i7-8700. At idle it can pull around 10w. Light loads add a few watts but flat out it can pull ~100w! If you cap…
22/04/2023 - 15:05
lowey71 commented on Kingston KC3000 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD $119 + Delivery ($0 MEL/BNE/SYD C&C) @ Scorptec
Might be cheaper on ebay with 5% discount if needing delivery - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/265605846059
03/04/2023 - 10:46
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