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Member Since | 23/12/2014 |
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Last Seen | 25/12/2020 |
Location | Victoria, Melbourne North |
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Agreed, not an ideal "modders phone" but it would be nice to just have root on vanilla rom (adaway / delete useless Google apps mainly)...

The bootloader can be unlocked (using Deep Test APK) That part works, but holding up and power doesn't boot into fastboot like it typically...

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These are on sale for what I believe is the lowest price for AU stock (long time lurker, first time poster) - White:...

techhead commented on TerraMaster F2-221 2 Bay NAS $311.99, F5-221 5 Bay NAS $431.99 (Both w/ 2x GbE LAN) Shipped @ TerraMaster Amazon AU
Arrived yesterday, the HDMI port is actually there behind the cover and does indeed work with a long HDMI plug which opens up far more...

techhead commented on TerraMaster F2-221 2 Bay NAS $311.99, F5-221 5 Bay NAS $431.99 (Both w/ 2x GbE LAN) Shipped @ TerraMaster Amazon AU
Got one of the 5-bay units to put my 12TB drives into and finally decommission the overworked N54L Thanks OP

techhead commented on WD Elements 12TB External Hard Drive $279.65 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
Bought 3 (and an extra one on a friends account) The 6 I currently own (4 in my about-to-be-decomissioned Win7 PC, I had to finally get...

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techhead commented on 15% off Storewide (e.g. Atuman Laser Rangefinder LS-P $24.95 Shipped) @ Gearbite
Thanks! Bought. I had an older model of this, a very reliable, compact and indispensable tool, until it was stolen. One silly bug (it...

techhead commented on 15% off (Some Exclusions Apply) @ digiDIRECT (e.g. Canon EOS R6 Body $3,729.80 + $150 Bonus Canon Cash Back)
Cannot find what is actually excluded, or terms of the offer. page banner is deceiving with a tiny asterisk the only indication this sale...

Thanks! Straight into the bulk-download tool. CBR is interesting, a bunch of JPG's in a ZIP container really.

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allenhori on Brilliant T8 LED Light Tube 18W 6500K $0.60ea (in Store Only) @ Officeworks

That's pretty neat they work with the old ballasts. Most don't. I'll have to pick some up. Thanks!

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Slopshua on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

I'd say you're right on the money. I'll try it tomorrow when live chat is running again. Twisting the pins with pliers, (which works on...

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TightTerry on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

Interesting, as mine were WD120EMAZ

techhead commented on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
>> Anybody who got these in the beaten-up retail box, please contact Amazon and raise a complaint, they need to do better than this! After...

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Nom on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

It's still unacceptable. Even eBay sellers give more attention to packing stuff (and that's not a high bar to match) Amazon should have...

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harryozz on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

Wow, and I thought I chewed through hard drives! (Video, mostly via cameras & drones)

techhead commented on WD 12TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive $341.74 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
One of mine arrived today, just a shipping label slapped on the retail box. It's clearly had a rough ride so the drive is possibly...

techhead commented on Boost Prepaid $240 (was $300) | 12 Months Expiry | 240GB Data | Unlimited Talk & Text | Overseas* | Telstra 4G | @ Boost Mobile
Deal is still up, adds to cart with discounts fine, OW price-matched it as well. "NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. HURRY OFFER ENDS 9.03.20. TERMS APPLY"

Spoke to Melb Central, and asked about getting one. The store rep and the manager from another store was in and both advised me the deal is...

techhead commented on Western 12TB Digital Elements Desktop HDD, USB 3.0 $329.68 + Shipping (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Got 2, I just inched into the last 90GB of my 8TB. Photos* and such actually take a lot of space now! Thanks OP.. *The 3rd party media...

techhead commented on How Long Do You Travel for Work?
It depends, a single train trip, near the end of a line so you get a seat to the city is suprisingly pleasant. You can do work or leisure...

About time. I'm in VIC and pretty much every bad driver is on their phone. If I notice bad driving as a passenger, I look left as we pass...

techhead commented on 4 Months of Hi-Fi TIDAL for $1.99
Great deal, thanks OP, That's a $98 saving so I'm happy. I certainly notice the difference of FLAC versus lossy. Most of the streaming...

techhead commented on Macpac Halo Down Jacket Mens & Womens $99.99 + $10 Shipping or Free for Orders over $100 @ Macpac
Got one last week, Like others have said, very creased and not sure they'll come out as still creased now. Definitely a different factory...

techhead commented on GoPro HERO (2018) $199 @ JB Hi-Fi
Got one yesterday. TLDR review = Great video, uses "Ambarella" chip so good quality motion on h.264. Pretty bad audio, heaps of hiss and...

techhead commented on What is your goto Camera kit for traveling?
Just came back from overseas and took the following: RX100 V - very customisable in terms of image modes to spit out "ready to share"...

Picked up a set from Officeworks today before even checking ozbargain. (cardinal sin) paid $199 Very pleased with them but they are what...

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garage sale on China Mobile A3s 4G Smartphone 2GB+16GB Snapdragon 425 8MP 2800 mAh $59.99 USD ($78 AUD) @ Geekbuying

[@garage sale](/comment/5819996/redir): I installed Win7 on an i7 recently. Runs beautifully! Windows 10 on the laptop and other i7 m2 SSD...

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Dacs on Seagate Expansion 8TB Desktop External Hard Drive $161.46 USD Delivered (~ $209 AUD) @ Amazon US

No guide or link alas as this is my own doing. At your own risk of course, all this does now is returns the controller chip to it’s...