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Ryballs replied to  justwii on RetroPie 16GB SNES Retro Gaming Console - $100 September School Holiday Special @ The Pi Shop
You could say the same thing about any device on here that requires a little research before using. Doesn't mean it's junk.
20/09/2017 - 14:46
Ryballs commented on Best First Credit Card - American Express?
I think AMEX is fine for a first card. It has a great perks (statement credits, purchase protection, points, etc) and has no fee cards...
20/09/2017 - 11:37
Ryballs replied to  FunkyHoratio on Any Good Method to Keep Changing Cars Once Every Year or Two?
Yeah novated lease is the way to go. Most of them offer a manufacturer-equivalent extended warranty if that's a concern. We got four year...
11/09/2017 - 13:41
Ryballs replied to  lostn on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
If you want conclusive evidence I'd keep an eye on this burn-in test:...
10/09/2017 - 08:30
Ryballs replied to  Yar on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
Are you able to show an example of the banding? I just find this surprising as I have two OLEDs and neither have it. I also frequent the AV...
10/09/2017 - 08:22
Ryballs commented on Panasonic OLED TV EZ950 65" $4154.80 (RRP $6599) C&C @ The Good Guys eBay
Panasonic OLEDs have better processing and more accurate colours than LG. Really their only downside is they are missing Dolby Vision...
09/09/2017 - 13:29
Ryballs replied to  MasterNoob on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
It's probably still better than most LCDs out there. Panasonic plasmas are damn good TVs.
09/09/2017 - 13:09
Ryballs replied to  ItsMeAgro on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
It's just marketing bs. Still sounds crap. If you want decent sound from your TV but without all the speakers, get a Yamaha soundbar or a...
09/09/2017 - 10:40
Ryballs replied to  DEvok on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
Plasma is only superior for motion. OLED has better black level, contrast, brightness and resolution. It also consumes about half the...
09/09/2017 - 10:25
Ryballs replied to  PVA on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
Agreed. Before the OLED I had a 720p LG plasma for ten years.
08/09/2017 - 22:23
Ryballs replied to  GossipGoat on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
I paid $3k so basically the same price as they are now. It's 1080p though. The 2013 model before mine was $15k.
08/09/2017 - 18:51
Ryballs replied to  axlcalvin on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
Congrats, you won't regret it. I bought my OLED in 2014 and it's still going strong.
08/09/2017 - 18:35
Ryballs replied to  axlcalvin on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
By the OLED. QLED is just Samsung's LCD from last year, slightly improved.
08/09/2017 - 18:10
Ryballs replied to  gavmen on Intel 540s SSD M.2 480GB 6GB/s $169 @ UMART
Here's a direct link to your previous analysis of this drive: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/3796664/redir
08/09/2017 - 16:38
Ryballs replied to  Hashstrid on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
Yeah it doesn't matter how old the speakers are just as long as you have at least two in the ceiling. Something similar to this (5.1.2):...
08/09/2017 - 16:28
Ryballs replied to  lostn on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
Dolby Atmos works best with in-ceiling speakers but can also use upward-firing speakers or a compatible soundbar. Also needs an...
08/09/2017 - 15:56
Ryballs commented on LG 55” OLED55C7T C7 OLED Smart TV $2,455 (C&C) - Price Reduced @ The Good Guys eBay
Wow this price is bloody good. First time I've seen one under $2.5k.
08/09/2017 - 15:35
Ryballs replied to  yacman on LG OLED 65" 4K UHD - OLED65C7T $4319.10 Delivered @ Appliance Central eBay
Panasonic has better processing which means better picture quality in most cases. LG has better HDR and gaming. I'd have a look at these...
08/09/2017 - 15:24
Ryballs replied to  GossipGoat on LG OLED 65" 4K UHD - OLED65C7T $4319.10 Delivered @ Appliance Central eBay
Can't wait till that happens. LCD is outdated tech that needs to die.
07/09/2017 - 18:27
Ryballs replied to  SevenSmurfs on TM-AC1900 (Rebranded RT-AC68U) Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router by ASUS - US $93.57 (~ AU $117.50) Shipped from Amazon
[@montorola](/comment/5042576/redir): I had similar issues with the Archer VR600 so I upgraded to the VR2800 and it's been rock solid....
05/09/2017 - 21:55
Ryballs commented on Australian Strawberries 250g $1.00, Logic 40pk $7.99, Drone $80, Unisurf Notebook $222, VR Headset $29.99 @ ALDI
For WA people they are 79c @ Spud Shed/Rockingham Fresh: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/327793
05/09/2017 - 18:23
Ryballs replied to  evocable on [WA] Strawberries $0.79/Punnet @ Rockingham Fresh & Spud Shed
Thanks. Added to post.
05/09/2017 - 12:44
[WA] Strawberries $0.79/Punnet @ Rockingham Fresh & Spud Shed
Ryballs posted a deal [WA] Strawberries $0.79/Punnet @ Rockingham Fresh & Spud Shed
Rockingham may be the ice capital of WA but at least we got cheap strawberries. They're also this price at Spud Shed apparently (thanks...
05/09/2017 - 10:28
Ryballs replied to  pantsparty on 20% off at Myer eBay
Cashback also applies to Myer: https://www.philips.com.au/c-w/promotions/ka-fathers-day-cash-back.html As others have mentioned a Myer sale...
05/09/2017 - 10:13
Ryballs replied to  Caghan on 20% off at Myer eBay
Just be careful as I noticed their "**NEW** Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display 15.4in 256GB" is actually from 2015.
04/09/2017 - 15:58
Ryballs replied to  Ryballs on Sony MDR-1000X Bluetooth Headphones $349.56 3-Mth Wty $379 12-Mth Wty Delivered (HK) @ Shopping Square
[@tomochin1991](/comment/5020362/redir): Sorry thought ShoppingSquareAustralia on eBay Australia would be covered by Australian Consumer...
29/08/2017 - 18:04
Ryballs replied to  Ryballs on Sony MDR-1000X Bluetooth Headphones $349.56 3-Mth Wty $379 12-Mth Wty Delivered (HK) @ Shopping Square
Actually according to ACCC "you have the same consumer rights when you buy parallel imports" -...
29/08/2017 - 16:42
Ryballs commented on Xbox One Free Game - Path of Exile
As good as this game is, 'free' games with in-game purchases are not deals IMO.
29/08/2017 - 16:17
Ryballs replied to  animal on Sony MDR-1000X Bluetooth Headphones $349.56 3-Mth Wty $379 12-Mth Wty Delivered (HK) @ Shopping Square
Yeah you should get a ~2 year statutory warranty regardless of which option you choose.
29/08/2017 - 16:02
Ryballs commented on Sony MDR-1000X Bluetooth Headphones $349.56 3-Mth Wty $379 12-Mth Wty Delivered (HK) @ Shopping Square
Is 3 month warranty even legal in Australia?
29/08/2017 - 15:35