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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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Sounds like some people can't taste or feel in their mouth the difference between out of date, poorly stored rice, over cooked, under…

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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.…

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…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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.

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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.

Says out of stock. Would have been good to know which type/shape of battery the drone uses.

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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.

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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…

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AeymothSky 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 is still going to degrade the quality of the output.

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.

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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.

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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…

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YeahBabi on Rock 4 Model C Plus $39.00 + $7.95 Delivery ($0 Pick up) @ Jaycar

Thanks!

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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…

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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…

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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?…

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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.

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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…

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Kintamarama on [Refurbished] Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny Mini PC i5-8400T 1.70GHz 8GB 250GB SSD $200 + Delivery @ Technology Locker eBay

It can take M.2 plus 2.5" or M.2 x2…


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