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Alan Laz commented on (Vic) New Balance Factory Outlet in Cheltenham
Some good staff in that place, but you'll never buy current models there, but if V9 works for you when the current model is V11 - that's...
14/05/2021 - 14:37
Alan Laz commented on Repair My PC? Rebuild? Buy new? What do I do?
Too old, problem could be anywhere Linux is very forgiving hardware wise and any working PC will be fine, so a wiped down/ refurbished HP...
13/05/2021 - 10:41
Alan Laz replied to cerealJay on Sonos Five $599 Delivered @ Sonos
I was looking for a reason not to buy these, and you have provided them. Respect.
09/05/2021 - 08:31
Alan Laz commented on Samsung 7.5kg BubbleWash Front Load Washing Machine $488 (C&C/+ Delivery) @ The Good Guys / Harvey Norman
These are all throw away junk. I had a Sammy which lasted 3 years, to Samsung's credit they took it away and credited me the cash and I...
30/04/2021 - 18:32
Alan Laz replied to HotPie on Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus $64,425 Delivered + On Road Costs (Was $68,425 + On Road Costs) @ Tesla
Nah the model number varies by store, a bit like the hardware store games
16/04/2021 - 12:52
Alan Laz replied to TwentyTwoCarats on Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus $64,425 Delivered + On Road Costs (Was $68,425 + On Road Costs) @ Tesla
I need a car which has ludicrous mode. Care to share your experience?
16/04/2021 - 12:50
Alan Laz commented on [Refurb] HP EliteDesk 800 G2 (i5-6500, 8GB, 250GB SSD, Win10 Pro, 1 Year Warranty) $350 + Delivery @ Computer & Laptop Sales
Always come with some install image, easy to grab a fresh installer from microsoft for USB install. Because Windows has been installed...
15/04/2021 - 18:26
Alan Laz replied to Cheequee on [Refurb] HP EliteDesk 800 G2 (i5-6500, 8GB, 250GB SSD, Win10 Pro, 1 Year Warranty) $350 + Delivery @ Computer & Laptop Sales
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-EliteDesk-800-G2-SFF-Desktop-PC-i5-6600-6GEN-8GB-DDR4-RAM-500GB-HDD-W10P/333957373587?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBID...
15/04/2021 - 15:12
Alan Laz commented on [Refurb] HP EliteDesk 800 G2 (i5-6500, 8GB, 250GB SSD, Win10 Pro, 1 Year Warranty) $350 + Delivery @ Computer & Laptop Sales
You'd be mad not to reinstall windows on these machines after wiping the SSD; who know what the pedigree of the install ISO is While you...
15/04/2021 - 12:51
Alan Laz commented on [Refurb] HP EliteDesk 800 G2 (i5-6500, 8GB, 250GB SSD, Win10 Pro, 1 Year Warranty) $350 + Delivery @ Computer & Laptop Sales
Bought one of these G2s for giggles for $219 yesterday from another ebay seller. In transit now. Suggest there are better, MUCH BETTER,...
15/04/2021 - 12:41
Alan Laz commented on JESLED Outdoor Solar LED Landscape Light $23.39 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ JESLED via Amazon AU
You might want to show the discount code to achieve the quoted prices See ya later Edit - Found it - and then gave up anyway
14/04/2021 - 11:08
Alan Laz commented on Samsung HW-T650 340W 3.1 Channel Soundbar $347 Delivered @ Appliances Online
This is an EXCELLENT speaker setup. Coming from cheaper models, delighted with the sound quality/clarity
06/04/2021 - 11:32
Alan Laz commented on Samsung HW-T650 340W 3.1 Channel Soundbar $347 Delivered @ Appliances Online
Nice find, thanks OP
25/03/2021 - 16:19
Alan Laz commented on Stay Away from Centrecom - Problems With Parts and Warranty
Centrecom, no better, no worse than other physical stores, I don't trust any of them. Do like buying from the dropshippers and the Bezos...
25/03/2021 - 14:31
Alan Laz commented on [VIC] Powerpal Power Meter for Metro Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat Residents $0 (Was $129) @ Powerpal
After NUMEROUS install confirms ours was installed; clearly worth their while to pursue us. Requires zero technical skills to install; the...
22/03/2021 - 11:10
Alan Laz commented on [Afterpay] M1 Mac Mini $879.20, M1 MacBook Air $1299, M1 MacBook Pro $1699, iPad Air 4th Gen $719.20 Delivered @ Wireless1 eBay
Been looking at second hand mac minis for a while, photo handling mainly - asking prices too high for redundant e-waste on Gumtree and...
18/03/2021 - 17:42
Alan Laz commented on Google Chromecast 3rd Gen $42.99 @ Costco (Membership Required)
No good for me, the limit is 10 per customer.
15/03/2021 - 18:34
Alan Laz commented on Woolworths ½ Price: BelVita Breakfast Biscuits $2, Continental Cup a Soup $1.05, Mr Chen's Gluten Free Prawn Hargow $4 + More
The sweatshop already had many Cup a soups at $1.05 so there are dozens on the way. Extra petrol, plastic and paper packaging...meh i can't...
09/03/2021 - 10:00
Alan Laz commented on Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB NAS Internal Hard Drive $353.16 + Delivery @ JW Computers via Catch
Blast this site and the OP Had no further need for HDD but would have bought two anyways. Seriously, OP thank you.
27/02/2021 - 14:27
Alan Laz commented on 21% off Tryone 95cm Gooseneck Tablet Stand $21.99 (Was $27.99) + Delivery ($0 with Prime / $39 Spend) @ Tryone Amazon AU
Other than the throw way price, the WAF of this weirdness is zero. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor
26/02/2021 - 13:13
Alan Laz commented on Seagate Expansion Desktop HDD: 14TB $346.10, 10TB $270.44 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
Checked my second 14 TB and HDTUNE had an error message about heat / air flow with a recommendation to replace the faulty drive. Nice....
21/02/2021 - 17:30
Alan Laz replied to Black Hole on Seagate Expansion Desktop HDD: 14TB $346.10, 10TB $270.44 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
How did you do that Before you shelled it or after?
19/02/2021 - 11:01
Alan Laz commented on Seagate Expansion Desktop HDD: 14TB $346.10, 10TB $270.44 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
I followed the advice mentioned on this site before and ran hdtune to check the disk quality The first test took 20 hours but the disk is...
19/02/2021 - 10:44
Alan Laz commented on Seagate Expansion Desktop HDD: 14TB $346.10, 10TB $270.44 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
These were delivered today, I'm not sure if the Australia Post deliverer could have thrown them down on my porch any harder. They were in...
18/02/2021 - 12:41
Alan Laz commented on Need Funds Urgently for House Repairs. Unsecured Personal Loan The Best Option?
Gee if you were my brother I'd sling you the money in minutes no questions asked (but as you're not....) Are you sure there aren't family...
17/02/2021 - 11:51
Alan Laz commented on Philips Air Fryer XXL (Analog, White) $259.99 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)
Had this a year - modestly easy to clean - far better than the cheap throwaways ( we had an aldi and some other no name ) Take a picture of...
16/02/2021 - 11:52
Alan Laz commented on My Shower Is Leaking, Please Help
Are you renting? - If yes call the managing agent Are you the property owner? - If yes call a plumber
15/02/2021 - 20:03
Alan Laz commented on Up to 70% off Mobile Plans for First Cycle (New Online Customers Only), e.g. Unlimited Plan S 50GB $9 @ Lycamobile
Vodafone. YMMV If you need occasional mobile data - these sorts of plans are excellent! The expiry date is 31 March 2021. Not sure whether...
09/02/2021 - 18:29
Alan Laz commented on OPPO A52 - Unlocked 4GB / 64GB $219 @ Officeworks
better - $225 at Officeworks Elsternwick 8 February 2021
09/02/2021 - 07:59