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whats up skip replied to Suricate on [Used] Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro PC i5-8500T 2.1GHz 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Win11P $211.50 ($206.67 eBay+) Delivered @ Max Direct
Prices actually appear to have gone up over that period of time, which really shouldn't be the case particularly with Windows 10 going EOL.
22/09/2025 - 13:29
whats up skip replied to cille745 on ACCC Consumer Protection for 6 Year Old LG OLED TV?
If it is a systemic problem with the product, that changes the situation as the good may not have been fit for purpose, but even then you…
15/09/2025 - 17:09
whats up skip replied to Jackson on [NSW, SA, QLD] 41.93 kWh FOX ESS EQ4800 Solar Battery $5,500 After Rebates + VPP Perks @ Aussie Solar Batteries
A split system RCAC is going use less than almost any small electric heater.
31/08/2025 - 09:38
whats up skip replied to 3d3e3fae on [Refurb, eBay Plus] Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro: i5 9500 3GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD $233.22 Delivered @ Aus Computer Traders
The N150 wins out on some transcoding that is done in the hardware, but otherwise the 9500 is going to be much better.
25/08/2025 - 15:40
whats up skip replied to RedHab on [Refurb, eBay Plus] Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro: i5 9500 3GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD $233.22 Delivered @ Aus Computer Traders
There have been quite a few problems with the no-name brands with the RAM solder to the main board. No option to just swap a RAM module and…
25/08/2025 - 13:22
whats up skip replied to Robin2012 on [Refurb, eBay Plus] Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro: i5 9500 3GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD $233.22 Delivered @ Aus Computer Traders
Is it? I think it just reflects how expensive these second hand micro PCs have become despite all the new mini PCs from China in the…
25/08/2025 - 13:18
whats up skip replied to Ecstatic on Anko 7-Cup Rice Cooker $9 (Was $14) + $9 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $60 Order) @ Target
Sounds like some people can't taste or feel in their mouth the difference between out of date, poorly stored rice, over cooked, under…
12/08/2025 - 17:13
whats up skip replied to the1doood on Anko 7-Cup Rice Cooker $9 (Was $14) + $9 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $60 Order) @ Target
In the middle to upper range the Panasonic were very good. At the top end you need to buy one of the Japanese imports that cost over $500.…
12/08/2025 - 10:12
whats up skip commented on Anko 7-Cup Rice Cooker $9 (Was $14) + $9 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $60 Order) @ Target
A cheap rice cooker makes good quality rice taste cheap. Don't waste your money on cheap rice cooker. Either cook it some other way or buy…
12/08/2025 - 09:11
whats up skip commented on VTOMAN Jump 1000W Portable Power Station (1408Wh) $509.99 ($497.99 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Vtoman Official eBay
You need to have electrical work done including a transfer switch to do that in a home. After that it is effectively a generator. It…
08/08/2025 - 12:43
whats up skip replied to battler on VTOMAN Jump 1000W Portable Power Station (1408Wh) $509.99 ($497.99 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Vtoman Official eBay
"Solar panels with an open circuit voltage of 12-30V" This is a bit of killer. Most of the time you want to have your Power Station some…
08/08/2025 - 12:40
whats up skip replied to SuiCid3 on Lorex E841CA 4K Wired IP Security Camera $49 + Del ($0 with $65 Metro Order/ OnePass/ C&C/ Instore) @ Officeworks (Excl TAS, NT)
Why do you need more than 15fps for a security camera? Fast thieves? I think you will find most security systems have operated at 15fps or…
03/08/2025 - 14:00
whats up skip replied to bbldrippy on [Refurbished] Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34" 3440x1440p, IPS 60Hz Curved Monitor & Monitor Arm, $199 + Delivery @ BPC Tech
If it is a standard Dell one then no. You are going to need a special arm for that and likely either a heavy desk or a desk mounted to the…
01/08/2025 - 13:15
whats up skip replied to marshmall0w2 on Fanxiang SSD M.2 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe for PS5 $290.07 Delivered @ Fanxiang-Official-Store eBay
Seriously can't see it being worth the risk for the small savings. All it takes is a few cents of savings on capacitors and bye bye data.…
29/07/2025 - 22:41
whats up skip replied to Eriadnile on Samsung EVO Plus 512GB MicroSD Card SDXC U3 $45 + $5.99 Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi
Note the device needs to support the higher speeds. Many devices won't go faster than 80MBps.
21/07/2025 - 19:07
whats up skip replied to Dvbargain on Reolink RLC-520A or RLC-510A 5MP PoE Outdoor Camera US$22.99 (~A$35) AU Stock Shipped @ Reolink Official AliExpress
I was seeing something like 20% tax on my order the other day.
02/07/2025 - 17:33
whats up skip commented on E88 Quadcopter Drone $11.50 + $7.30 Delivery @ tanvry via eBay
Says out of stock. Would have been good to know which type/shape of battery the drone uses.
29/06/2025 - 17:23
whats up skip replied to Butt Scratcher on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 OLED AMD Ryzen AI 5-340/24GB/512GB SSD Laptop $1098 & 10% Back Gift Card + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Domayne
Yes, but a factory fitted one is far more likely to do a better job as it would be matched to the display underneath.
17/06/2025 - 20:41
whats up skip replied to Butt Scratcher on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 OLED AMD Ryzen AI 5-340/24GB/512GB SSD Laptop $1098 & 10% Back Gift Card + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Domayne
A matte display is designed as such, and avoids all the unwanted reflections from a glossy panel. Top of the range photographic screens are…
17/06/2025 - 20:29
whats up skip commented on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 OLED AMD Ryzen AI 5-340/24GB/512GB SSD Laptop $1098 & 10% Back Gift Card + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Domayne
14" WUXGA (1920x1200) OLED 400nits Glossy, I was all excited when I saw 400nits, but "Glossy" kills it for me.
17/06/2025 - 18:18
whats up skip replied to RubenM on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 OLED AMD Ryzen AI 5-340/24GB/512GB SSD Laptop $1098 & 10% Back Gift Card + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Domayne
It will be 8GB + 16GB. I can't tell you which is soldered to the board, but probably 8GB.
17/06/2025 - 18:17
whats up skip replied to vid_ghost on WD Blue SN5000 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 VIC, NSW, SA C&C) @ Centre Com
May be the switch to DDR5 in most systems is making the difference, such that the HMB is now faster. It would be interesting to see how…
14/06/2025 - 15:09
whats up skip replied to vid_ghost on WD Blue SN5000 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 VIC, NSW, SA C&C) @ Centre Com
I find it hard to believe that a non-DRAM drive can be faster, particularly for high IO operations as consumer flash is an order of…
14/06/2025 - 13:56
whats up skip replied to netsurfer on Rock 4 Model C Plus $39.00 + $7.95 Delivery ($0 Pick up) @ Jaycar
That explains the info I found talking about an m2.NVMe drive. Thanks. I can't believe the kept the same model name with such a major…
14/06/2025 - 13:53
whats up skip replied to YeahBabi on Rock 4 Model C Plus $39.00 + $7.95 Delivery ($0 Pick up) @ Jaycar
Which is the correct files for Armbian to download?…
14/06/2025 - 13:40
whats up skip replied to Fergy1987 on WD Blue SN5000 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 VIC, NSW, SA C&C) @ Centre Com
No on board DRAM, so it will likely be slower in real world applications as I believe your current one has DRAM.
14/06/2025 - 13:33
whats up skip replied to dufflover on VARTA High Energy AA Alkaline Batteries 24-Pack $4.95 + $7.95 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $99.01 Order) @ Jaycar
Was the problem with the AA or just the AAA? I had many problems with the AAA, but almost none with the AA. The AAA of all brands seem more…
13/06/2025 - 11:12
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