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Member Since | 30/09/2015 |
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Last Seen | 15/01/2021 |
Location | Singapore |
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jtrvk commented on [PC] Free - Inside @ Epic Games
> Another repeat freebie. Thankfully my unplayed games library will not grow today :D

Amazon Prime Video streaming is available Netflix is not available on mine at the moment. But Netflix app is **not** recommended for...

Unfortunately it is incompatible with C330. Don't know about x86-based Chromebooks

> does anyone know if Linux (such as arch) still be installed Do you mean via Crostini or proper Linux distro? Crostini is available. >...

Which apps are you looking for in particular? I can check on my ARM-based Lenovo C330

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coolbzk on Dell Inspiron 15 7591 2-in-1 15.6" FHD Touchscreen i5-10210U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Laptop $799.20 Delivered @ Dell eBay

Maybe you can try using live linux USB to see if it can connect to WiFi properly.

jtrvk commented on Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1-Laptop 10th Gen i7 512GB SSD 16GB DDR4 $1448.99 / $1,347.56 (With Coupon) @ Dell AU
What is the difference between the OP model and model below? https://deals.dell.com/en-au/productdetail/5r4m There is a price difference of...

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miarn on Dell Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 Laptop Intel Core i3-10110U 6GB 128GB SSD for $599.20 Delivered @ Dell eBay

One of the feedbacks mentions receiving 8GB RAM so safe assumption?...

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burgermaniac on Apple iPhone XS 256GB - Gold $1149 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman

Considering 256 GB versions of current iPhones are priced about $250 more than their 64GB counterparts, I would say this deal is pretty...

It has support for eSIM but not the dual SIM functionality. Dual SIM is available for Pixel 3a and Pixel 4

If anyone is put off by the notch, disabling/hiding it in developer settings should do the trick. You lose some screen space, but the phone...

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JimmyF on Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 i5 8GB/256GB Black/Cobalt Blue $1086.40 Delivered @ Microsoft eBay

I wonder what F stands for in your username.....

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pennypincher98 on Acer Aspire 5 (14-Inch i3-10110U/8GB/128GB SSD) $488 C&C /+ Delivery @ Harvey Norman

> Can one easily turn Windows 10 S into Windows 10? Yes. Converting is fairly straightforward. The steps are listed...

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manic on Lenovo 11" 100e Chromebook (+ Bonus $100 Big W eGift Card) $296.10 + Delivery @ Big W (Online Only)

Nothing against OP's deal, but deal [here](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/496344) was certainly better.

> NFC is on all version of the Note, Slight correction. NFC is not available on base Note 8. It's available on 8T (version posted by OP)...

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JAY13 on Lenovo C340 11.6" Chromebook $359.10 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys

When you say you need fast processor, do you intend do software development on Chromebook?

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MaxiPower on Lenovo C340 11.6" Chromebook $359.10 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys

Fwiw, S340 comes with a higher resolution but TN panel. If possible, check both C340 and S340 in-store for display comparison.

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moneymoo on Lenovo C340 11.6" Chromebook $359.10 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys

I have the C330 and honestly the HD IPS display is not that bad.

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Salmando on Dell Vostro 15 5000 - 8th Gen i7-8565U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce MX130 $944 Delivered (Was $2,098.99) @ Dell

It automatically recognizes the account to log in if more than one accounts are setup with their corresponding fingerprint. Very useful in...

jtrvk commented on HP 15-BS091MS 15.6" Touchscreen HD 768p i3-7100U 8GB $702 + $31.74 Shipping (Free with Prime) @ Amazon AU via Amazon Global
This is ships from and sold by Amazon US. I am not sure if it even has warranty. https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bpr01266

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CC123 on HP X360 14-DA0000T 14" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook $679.15 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi

Yes. You can put gallium OS or Project Croissant to increase life of your Chromebook beyond AUE date though.

jtrvk commented on HP X360 14-DA0000T 14" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook $679.15 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi
@OP Please add AUE of June 2024 to description. https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en

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khepri on HP X360 14-DA0000T 14" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Chromebook $679.15 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi

Most Chromebooks come with 100 GB GDrive storage for 1 year ($28 per year after that). You can assign your downloads folder to GDrive. I...

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ozhunter68 on Orico USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure - 2 for $12 (OOS), Baseus QC3.0 USB-C Charging Cable - 2 for $12 + Del ($0 with eBay Plus) @ SS eBay

I assumed his username implies interest in enclosures :D

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Switchblade88 on Orico USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure - 2 for $12 (OOS), Baseus QC3.0 USB-C Charging Cable - 2 for $12 + Del ($0 with eBay Plus) @ SS eBay

Fair enough. I was thinking about potential use of SSD in these instead of buying portable SSD

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Switchblade88 on Orico USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure - 2 for $12 (OOS), Baseus QC3.0 USB-C Charging Cable - 2 for $12 + Del ($0 with eBay Plus) @ SS eBay

True. That's why he *wished* it was USB C at this price

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Switchblade88 on Orico USB 3.0 SSD Enclosure - 2 for $12 (OOS), Baseus QC3.0 USB-C Charging Cable - 2 for $12 + Del ($0 with eBay Plus) @ SS eBay

Would not the bottleneck be still at the USB 3.0 side though? I guess what ozturtle meant was if it had USB C controller, you can use USB C...

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ChiMot on [eBay Plus] MSI GF75 Thin 9RCX-269AU 17.3" i5-9300H GTX 1050ti SSD 512GB Gaming Laptop $1,104.15 Delivered @ Wireless 1 eBay

As per specs it appears to be nvme ssd. 512 GB nvme ssd are not that cheap yet I think

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ChiMot on [eBay Plus] MSI GF75 Thin 9RCX-269AU 17.3" i5-9300H GTX 1050ti SSD 512GB Gaming Laptop $1,104.15 Delivered @ Wireless 1 eBay

I think on its own, the laptop seems decent. But as BongoOB mentioned above, the G5 for $999 was better package overall (less screen size)...

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ChiMot on [eBay Plus] MSI GF75 Thin 9RCX-269AU 17.3" i5-9300H GTX 1050ti SSD 512GB Gaming Laptop $1,104.15 Delivered @ Wireless 1 eBay

Just curious, how did you assume it does not have memory card reader? Specs dont list ethernet port but it has one