freddofrog42 user profile

Member Since 03/03/2011
Last Seen 11 hours 19 min
Location Sydney

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freddofrog42 commented on Neutral at red lights w/ handbrake up?
It's going to depend on the car but if you have something like a Scanguage ODBII reader it will generally indicate a higher BHP reading for...
11/06/2013 - 10:21
freddofrog42 commented on UNIDEN DECT3035+1 Cordless Phone Twin Pack with Answering Machine $26.23 + $9.95 Delivery
Must admit I've got these in a +2 config and they've been fine for the past 2/3 years. Batteries still hold 2/3 days charge and no issues...
04/06/2013 - 17:20
freddofrog42 commented on Beef Eye Fillet $16.99/kg - Harris Farm Eastgate Bondi Junction
The meat section of my most local Harris Farm (Penrith) is not actually run by Harris Farm themselves - they apparently lease it out. It's...
02/06/2013 - 13:48
freddofrog42 commented on Snow/Ski Gear Sale @ Aldi, Price from $1.99 Starts 1st June
Their ski gear is fine. I did a complete season in Chamonix in 2008 with one of their jackets both skiing and boarding (wife is an...
25/05/2013 - 22:06
freddofrog42 commented on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
My W8 is now in Sydney according to Toll, with 2 bike lights currently en route from Hong Kong. "25 May 13 08:37 Erskineville - AUSTRALIA...
25/05/2013 - 20:54
freddofrog42 commented on Digital 3 1/2 LCD Voltmeter Ammeter Ohmmeter Multimeter US $7.02-Free Delivery -- It's Back
I'm an electronics engineer so my advise is simply buy the cheapest unless you have some specific need e.g. to measure AC current. As many...
25/05/2013 - 09:25
freddofrog42 commented on Grand Designs Live: Complimentary Double Passes - Sydney 18-20 October, Melbourne 25-27 October
It's a good freebie but don't expect a great show. We went last year to the Sydney venue through a similar deal and basically it was just a...
23/05/2013 - 22:32
freddofrog42 commented on Food Planner [Android]: Free Upgrade to Pro (Save $2.51)
worked for me 1 min ago
23/05/2013 - 09:19
freddofrog42 commented on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
I wonder if DX realise that Australia has some VERY active forums around tech stuff e.g. ozbargain, ocau, whirlpool and others? Plus...
19/05/2013 - 10:39
freddofrog42 replied to  Franconian on Pentax K-r DSLR Kit with 18-55mm Lens - $349 + $16 Post or Perth Pickup
Why? I got the same email yesterday afternoon, a few hours after my order was confirmed I admit. I simply checked my bank account, noted...
22/01/2013 - 18:00
freddofrog42 commented on Pentax K-r DSLR Kit with 18-55mm Lens - $349 + $16 Post or Perth Pickup
Excellent deal, particularly if you have a number of nice older KAF2 or K Mount lens from my MZ5n/ME-Super days
21/01/2013 - 11:23
freddofrog42 commented on Call of Duty MW 3 - PS3 or XBOX $25 at HN (Nationwide This Time Unlike Few Stores in The past)
Listed at $39 (handwritten) at HN Penrith for both XBOX and PS3 - only limited games on "display" in a bin as this was the store that burnt...
05/07/2012 - 17:15
freddofrog42 commented on IT'S BACK ON! Progear Hybrid Bicycle- $249 (RRP $800) Free Shipping (18.5" & 15" Frames)
Excellent spec for the money - just wish they did a slightly larger frame - I'm 6'3" and would need the next frame size up. Right now I use...
22/06/2012 - 17:20
freddofrog42 replied to  kasp on Aldi Modem Router 300 Mbps $50
This is a consumer device, and for 99.9% of people it will be absolutely fine. Also, most people will simply buy such things from DSE/HN/OW...
25/04/2012 - 18:55
freddofrog42 commented on Fishpond - Microsoft Xbox 360 - Wireless Controller - $14.22 Save $54.77 - Free Shipping
Whilst I can understand pricing errors this seemed to go through with no problems at all and it took almost 28 hours for them to email...
28/03/2012 - 18:50
freddofrog42 replied to  Wallyt99 on BigW - One Day Sale - Dreambook Tablet (Android 2.1) $50 + Free Post
Quite a few media players can do this but perhaps you could use a phone like the Huawei u8150 - currently $59 from DSE or $50 at Aldi if...
11/12/2011 - 18:13
freddofrog42 commented on BigW - One Day Sale - Dreambook Tablet (Android 2.1) $50 + Free Post
Don't do it, you will not enjoy this device..... My neighbour bought one off COTD and gave it to me to play with for a week. It's truly...
11/12/2011 - 06:52
freddofrog42 replied to  BlueMM on Garmin Asus A50: $0 Upfront on $19 Cap for Only 12 Months (100mb, $70 Value, Free Facebook etc)
Technically works ok. I use a USB cable and a Netbook frequently on my commute to Sydney from the Blue Mtns. Can't comment on Optus...
20/07/2011 - 14:02
freddofrog42 joined OzBargain.
Welcome aboard!
03/03/2011 - 15:38