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miztadave replied to  shinichiduy on D-Link DIR-865L Cloud Gigabit Router $129 at DickSmith
When I called them (see above) I was told the change was made "yesterday".
10/05/2013 - 11:25
miztadave replied to  03corlia on D-Link DIR-865L Cloud Gigabit Router $129 at DickSmith
I just called D-Link head office in Sydney. I was informed that if you have printed out the redemption form before the DSE exclusion was...
10/05/2013 - 11:24
miztadave replied to  KMeister on Cased Raspberry Pi Model B + Free Delivery - AU $50.27
See the comment above re DTS decoding. Basically, if you have a DTS-capable audio system, the Pi will pass the audio through and the audio...
15/03/2013 - 12:09
miztadave commented on Western Digital My Book Essential 3TB USB 3.0 @Harvey Norman $138
What drive is used in these?
03/03/2013 - 12:45
miztadave replied to  miztadave on Parking fine on public holiday
I cannot see how getting paid the equivalent of over a week's wages for effectively one day's work (since, as you stated, you also get the...
17/02/2013 - 22:15
miztadave replied to  Copie on Parking fine on public holiday
Based on this post, the business owners that complain about the cost of doing business in this country have a very valid point....
17/02/2013 - 08:51
miztadave commented on Seagate Expansion 2TB Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0 $79 Delivered @ DSE
Any idea what type of drive is installed? Is it one of those nasty "green" ones?
01/02/2013 - 11:07
miztadave replied to  Phoebus on Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2010 or Office Mac 2011 for $10 - $15 for Qualifying Emails
US$9.95 @ current conversion rate (being generous US$1.03 = A$1.00 - actually nearer US$1.05 atm) -> US$9.95 = A$9.66 + GST = A$10.62 <<...
13/09/2012 - 16:04
miztadave commented on Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2010 or Office Mac 2011 for $10 - $15 for Qualifying Emails
Another example of the "Austalia tax" at work. Australian price = A$15 US price = US$9.95
13/09/2012 - 10:29
miztadave replied to  heyh on Belkin Surf Wireless N300 Router BEF7D2301 Officeworks, $19 Instore Only
*Deleted* My comment related to the Belkin N300 not the **Surf** N300
10/09/2012 - 12:04
miztadave commented on Free Door to Door Sticker from The ACCC to Stop Unwanted Door to Door Salespeople
Some energy companies have offered similar stickers to their customers for free. An example of a generous, community-minded spirit?...
18/08/2012 - 11:09
miztadave replied to  psionix on Lady Gaga Born this way ball tickets JUST $130 Save $70
Come on be fair! It's far more likely that he's a dedicated fan who wanted to get to all shows (it's not THAT unusual for someone to want...
25/05/2012 - 13:44
miztadave replied to  ewarehouse on Free Rechargeable Batteries with Solder Tags from Electronics Warehouse Just Pay Shipping
Now this is an example of a well-run business! Unlike so many others that promise to call back but never do. Appreciate very much the call...
18/05/2012 - 12:57
miztadave commented on Pocket Light $0.89 (Free Delivery) from Deals In Australia
Misleading - the description "watch-type battery embedded in the plastic" implies a battery is included. However, it seems it may not be...
13/04/2012 - 11:50
miztadave replied to  bctransit on Bosch Pro 18V LiIon Cordless Drill Plus Impact Driver US $189 Delivered from Amazon
How much extra was the shipping including the drill/drive set?
13/04/2012 - 11:35
miztadave replied to  miztadave on $49 Shipped BELKIN 600VA 6 Way UPS Surge Protector with Battery Backup @DSE (again) (Save $10)
Yes - the computer is plugged into one of the battery backup sockets. The monitor is plugged into one of the surge protection sockets to...
17/02/2012 - 11:45
miztadave replied to  Cluster on $49 Shipped BELKIN 600VA 6 Way UPS Surge Protector with Battery Backup @DSE (again) (Save $10)
I bought one of these in the last round (price matched from OW). The GUI says my PC is using around 30% load. However, the UPS shuts down...
17/02/2012 - 10:56
miztadave replied to  theguru1 on $49 BELKIN 600VA 6 Way UPS Surge Protector with Battery Backup
This would be a better one as well - same comment applies tho ;-)...
27/01/2012 - 14:38
miztadave commented on $49 BELKIN 600VA 6 Way UPS Surge Protector with Battery Backup
Thanks for the post! I can confirm that OfficeWorks will price-match. I just got 2 for $49 - 5%. Their normal selling price is $109!
27/01/2012 - 14:23
miztadave replied to  pizzin on Buffalo 1TB External Hard Drive $49 [Retravision]
Thanks for the info :-) It seems all the remaining stores are in country areas of SA.
11/11/2011 - 10:08
miztadave replied to  pizzin on Buffalo 1TB External Hard Drive $49 [Retravision]
Do you know who owns and operates SA Retravision stores?
10/11/2011 - 10:18
miztadave commented on HP Touchstone $49.01, Case $15, Keyboard $39 for Touchpad on Special + Free Delivery by HP
The case is a good price but the TouchStone and keyboard are each US$10 cheaper at Amazon. A combined order of keyboard and TouchStone from...
08/11/2011 - 11:39
miztadave replied to  POWERevolution on Telstra Bigpond Cable - 200GB & Home Line Rental for $78 Per Month (24 Months)
100 Mbps is only available in limited areas of Melbourne.
27/10/2011 - 17:32
miztadave commented on Telstra Bigpond Cable - 200GB & Home Line Rental for $78 Per Month (24 Months)
The deal is supposed to be limited to Sydney and Melbourne customers. However, give them a call and see what they can do. I'm not in either...
27/10/2011 - 13:56
miztadave commented on Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Matilda Bay 6 Packs @ 1st Choice
Why is it that the world ceases to exist for anyone without an iPhone? :-S Does Mr. Jobs get a 30% AppStore-like cut from every 6-pack...
01/09/2011 - 13:00
miztadave commented on HP TouchPad @ Harvey Norman 16GB - $98 32GB - $148 from 2PM
Just got a 16GB and 32GB from HN Gepps Cross Adelaide about 15 mins ago. They had quite a few 32GB left on a trolley and the line wasn't...
22/08/2011 - 14:33
miztadave replied to  Saturday on CommBank "Free Movie Vouchers for a Whole Year" (Via Facebook Places) - Stated Value $432.00
Seems that the whole world now needs an iThing to survive.... :-S
19/08/2011 - 17:18
miztadave commented on [SOLD OUT] Hedge Trimmer 650CC Big W $32.32 with Free Delivery
650cc? How crap is that? :-P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Tamp2fHhg
28/07/2011 - 11:24
miztadave commented on Seagate 500GB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, SATAIII, only $29 at Scorptec (1 per cust)
Not really a bargain if you're interstate and have an MSY handy - Scorptech $29 + $15 freight = $44. MSY = $37.
15/07/2011 - 11:42