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Location Mandurah, WA

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Geekomatic replied to Morkai on [eBay Plus] Motorola Moto G86 Power 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $273.68 Delivered @ Kogan & Dick Smith eBay
I agree. I don't get why makers work to remove the tiny 3.5mm adapter from these large phones? It takes up so little space on the board. I…
16/10/2025 - 17:08
Geekomatic commented on HP 960 4K Webcam $44 in-store @ Officeworks
RE: firmware update:…
08/10/2025 - 22:39
Geekomatic commented on Ozito 2000W 2320psi High Pressure Washer HPW-2320k $149+ Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
Can someone here tell me what it power it takes to pressure wash a driveway just to clean it up. No overgrowth, no staining, mainly bits &…
26/09/2025 - 21:24
Geekomatic replied to The Salt King on ASUS USB-AC53 Nano AC1200 Dual-Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter $9 + Delivery from $12 ($0 WA, VIC C&C) @ PLE
Unless you've boycotted Mr "abuse employees- make them piss into bottles" as a billionaire Bezos". I'll pay more to avoid that pr*ck, imho.…
26/09/2025 - 21:21
Geekomatic commented on Marshall Ear Buds Mode EQ $29.95 (Was $79.95) Delivered / VIC C&C @ Premium Sound
Good reviews and still commanding a much higher price elsewhere, but...are these things going to "shed their plastic skin" like my Marshall…
26/09/2025 - 20:19
Geekomatic commented on Ffalcon 55" U65 4K UHD Google TV 2025 Model $399 (Was $499) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Some time ago, I read an article stating all TVs used the panels from the same three, actual manufactures. Is this still truthful?
19/09/2025 - 03:35
Geekomatic commented on NZXT C1000 Gold ATX 3.1 1000W ATX PSU $199 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Scorptec
What a great deal for someone building new.
16/09/2025 - 00:54
Geekomatic commented on TPG 5G Home Internet with Unlimited Data & Wi-Fi 7 Modem: 50/20 $39.99/M for 6 Months, 100/20 $44.99/M for 6 Months @ TPG
Is there any way to dependably find out if there's a TPG tower near you before signing up? I ask as I set up a TPG/5G just two weeks ago…
15/09/2025 - 20:18
Geekomatic posted a forum topic Any Deals around for 2.5" SATA SSD's?
I'm looking for the least expensive/most dependable 2.5" SSD drives in the 250GB-500GB range. I'm getting calls from people who don't want…
13/09/2025 - 04:47
Geekomatic commented on Phillips SHP9500 HiFi Precision Stereo Over-Ear Headphones US$48.20 (~A$75.17) Delivered @ Famous Audio Store AliExpress
How is the quality of the coating? I loved my Marshall set until they started getting mange (headband and cups) and later the wires at the…
23/08/2025 - 21:27
Geekomatic replied to G-Shock on Brita on Tap Pro V-MF Water Filter System $86.79 + $9.95 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $100 Order/ DJ Cardholder) @ David Jones
I recall reading an article many years ago now (pre-outright fake BS), of a small area in Italy that did not have fluoridation. They didn't…
05/08/2025 - 20:54
Geekomatic replied to Masticccc on Sohl Glass Display Cabinet $99.99 @ ALDI Special Buys
This was a nightmare shifting last house move! And be very careful during assembly. Helps a LOT if it's assembled right where it's going to…
04/08/2025 - 15:40
Geekomatic replied to Merlict on La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L $13 (Was $26) @ Coles
Also, fold a paper towel down to about 3cm and rubber band it around the top of the neck. Then, replace when needed. Stops the bottle from…
31/07/2025 - 16:59
Geekomatic commented on ORICO USB-C 3-Port 5Gbps Hub: 2x USB-A 3.0 + 1x USB-C US$3.12 (~A$4.79) Delivered @ Orico Official Store AliExpress
Max output? Surely this won't power all ports at top speed?
02/07/2025 - 01:17
Geekomatic commented on Aerocool P500C Compact PC Case White $79 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ PC Case Gear
Every time I see white or clear, all I can see is it full of dust in a few months. Though, I guess the white bits won't show as bad, but…
02/07/2025 - 01:15
Geekomatic commented on HP Victus 16” 144Hz i5-14450HX 32GB RAM 1TB SSD Nvidia RTX 4060 $1399.20 Delivered @ HP Official Store eBay
Looked up specs at HP. How bad is this for general use and a bit of gaming? "300 nits, 62.5% sRGB"
30/06/2025 - 15:33
Geekomatic commented on Bunnings 30% Markup between Stores 10km Away from Each Other
Thank you for this post. I'll start checking ours from now on. That's really crazy!
12/06/2025 - 20:57
Geekomatic commented on MSI PRO Z890-P Wi-Fi LGA1851 ATX Desktop Motherboard $259 + Shipping ($0 VIC/WA C&C) @ PLE Computers
The 30% non-5 star at Amazon is worrying-- especially when the complaints are similar- especially MSi sh*t support. Good discount, bad…
12/06/2025 - 20:56
Geekomatic posted a forum topic Light Gaming Laptop < $2000
Basically, I'm helping my son's friend try to snag a great EOFY laptop. There "used to be" tonnes of sales but lately, nothing of any *real…
12/06/2025 - 20:49
Geekomatic replied to motion2082 on Is MSY Still The Place to Go for Computer Parts?
*PLE are on drugs, mark everything up and have the highest prices, they are the most professional though* Not sure what the drugs remark…
12/06/2025 - 20:35
Geekomatic commented on Click 3-Bar Radiant Heater $44 in-Store Only (Sold out Online) @ Bunnings
Imho-- I've used one like this for a few years now + ceiling fan on low pushing air down. Amazing job heating a large area. PS: We mainly…
12/06/2025 - 02:34
Geekomatic replied to FLICKIT on [Refurb] Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Touch Laptop: Intel i5-10310U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Win11 Pro $485 Delivered @ CLS
Agree. It's just being honest to state the battery issue and many folks might buy it to leave it plugged in next to the old TV or in the…
04/06/2025 - 20:27
Geekomatic commented on Kogan Mobile Prepaid Plan Large 365 Days 300GB $159 @ Kogan
This sh1ts me. After being w/Boost for years, only to have them gouge. I now have to choose another. Issue: must recharge 6 June. I just…
03/06/2025 - 04:01
Geekomatic commented on Microsoft Surface Pro 11: X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $1,497.60 ($1,414.40 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Dick Smith eBay
An upvote because "someone" is out looking for a deal right now. But for that inflated $, I'd rather hit a good refurb place on biz grade…
03/06/2025 - 03:43
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