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Member Since 17/02/2016
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Location Melbourne

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dickbeaver replied to ilove on LG 12kg Series 9 Front Load Washer TurboClean360 [WV9-1412b] $818.37 Delivered @ LG Partner Store
I bought my first ever brand new appliance back in 2017, a Westinghouse washer (front loader 6.5kg) was absolutely the cheapest new washer…
15/09/2025 - 17:57
dickbeaver replied to bruhminister on Refund of US$452 (~A$686) for Eligible In-Warranty Pixel 6a @ Google
$100 USD for my 2022 6a
03/07/2025 - 07:28
dickbeaver replied to pinkybrain on Samsung 32" Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD UHD 240Hz Monitor $1399 Delivered (Excl. TAS, NT) @ Samsung
Cons are that the C4 takes a lot of tweaking to get good colors, brightness and fonts (I was using IPS so not sure if this also applies to…
30/05/2025 - 11:05
dickbeaver replied to sidespyder on Samsung 32" Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD UHD 240Hz Monitor $1399 Delivered (Excl. TAS, NT) @ Samsung
I just got a LG C4 42" and it's a brilliant monitor. I had a 4k 32 and worried the C4 would be too big but I find it better than the 32.
30/05/2025 - 06:09
dickbeaver replied to HansW on Breville The Bambino Espresso Machine $376 (RRP $499) Delivered @ Amazon AU
I usually use coffee beans in mine.
14/03/2025 - 05:42
dickbeaver replied to Merlict on GL.iNet GL-B3000 (Marble) Wi-Fi 6 Router $69.95 Delivered @ GL.iNet via Amazon AU
You don't need a Pi to run either, multiple options including docker
06/02/2025 - 11:41
dickbeaver replied to Merlict on GL.iNet GL-B3000 (Marble) Wi-Fi 6 Router $69.95 Delivered @ GL.iNet via Amazon AU
https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardHome https://pi-hole.net Not cheap, free
06/02/2025 - 11:32
dickbeaver commented on MCEVKELN 10m Type 2 EV Charger - 10A/15A 10 Metres Cable $261.71 (Was $307.90) Delivered @ MCEVKELN via Amazon AU
Not familiar with Ozzie regs but that "adapter" wouldn't be legal in NZ, given you have to manually adjust the charger down to 10 amps.
12/08/2024 - 18:39
dickbeaver replied to caprimulgus on USB C Dock Dual 4K-60Hz HDMI Adapter $31.49 + Delivery ($0 with Prime / $59 Spend) @ LIONWEI direct Amazon AU
Link isn't working now, links to a different more expensive, less capable dock so you maybe did get the last one.
12/07/2024 - 05:56
dickbeaver replied to netsurfer on USB C Dock Dual 4K-60Hz HDMI Adapter $31.49 + Delivery ($0 with Prime / $59 Spend) @ LIONWEI direct Amazon AU
Yes, without dsc it wouldn't be capable of the specs advertised but dsc is not mentioned which would lead to your original thinking that…
11/07/2024 - 20:05
dickbeaver replied to netsurfer on USB C Dock Dual 4K-60Hz HDMI Adapter $31.49 + Delivery ($0 with Prime / $59 Spend) @ LIONWEI direct Amazon AU
Works fine 4k@120hz 4:4:4, not mentioned in the specs buts it's using dsc which is unusual in this price range.
11/07/2024 - 19:57
dickbeaver replied to windix on 10 Inch Screen Raspberry Pi Retro Arcade Game Console $64 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Jaycar
@windix thanks, google translate to the rescue. Does your brightness control work?
07/06/2024 - 07:00
dickbeaver commented on 10 Inch Screen Raspberry Pi Retro Arcade Game Console $64 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Jaycar
Does the backlight brightness control work for anyone? Mine isn't working, I'd like to know if it's working for others before I start fault…
06/06/2024 - 13:13
dickbeaver replied to backupper1 on Tesla Model Y: RWD $65,700 (Was $67,200), LR $74,700 (Was $80,200), Performance $84,700 (Was $93,200) + ORC @ Tesla
There is, you need to compress it as at atmospheric pressure the volume required to be useful in a vehicle would be ridiculous. The idea…
05/04/2024 - 07:28
dickbeaver commented on Oztrail 10 Person Fast Frame Blockout Tent $449 C&C/ in-Store Only @ Anaconda
Have this tent, the design is good for maximising space occupied on site vs. space inside with the payoff of it being quite heavy. We've…
28/03/2024 - 17:18
dickbeaver commented on Lenovo Yoga 7 (14", Gen 8) AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, 2K OLED Touchscreen 90hz, 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD $1409 Shipped @ Lenovo Au
I've had two of these and neither had a working keyboard backlight, seems to be a common issue, good otherwise.
06/02/2024 - 07:40
dickbeaver replied to [Deactivated] on GWM Ora EV from $36,236 + On Road Costs @ GWM Dealerships
They?
07/01/2024 - 16:37
dickbeaver replied to mxlmxlmxl on GWM Ora EV from $36,236 + On Road Costs @ GWM Dealerships
You may be shocked to learn that EVs are not the only use of mined cobalt and lithium. Cobalt is used as a catalyst in oil refining,…
07/01/2024 - 06:55
dickbeaver commented on TOKIT Smart Induction Cooker Pro $123.90 (30% off, Was $177) + $30 Delivery ($0 with $130 Order) @ TOKIT Australia
Has anyone found and specs on this? Max current draw?
27/12/2023 - 16:01
dickbeaver replied to Certified Angus on ASOMETECH 100W GaN Charger + 100W USB C Cable US$14.18 (~A$21.16) Delivered @ Factory Direct Collected Store AliExpress
Plug it in at ground level so you have to bend over to see it, problem solved.
05/12/2023 - 07:55
dickbeaver commented on Lenovo Yoga 7 Gen 8 (Ryzen 7 7735U, 16Gb LPDDR5, 512GB SSD, 14" Touch OLED WUXGA 400nits) $1279 Shipped @ Lenovo
Recently bought one of these and it arrived with a faulty keyboard backlight, still trying to get Lenovo to fix it
30/11/2023 - 06:20
dickbeaver replied to MangoUbe on TOPTRO TR21 1080P Projector $144.99 Delivered @ Ding Shop via Amazon AU
I have one of these https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/xiaomi-mi-smart-projector-2-pro-xiaomi/ and I think it's great.
29/11/2022 - 16:51
dickbeaver replied to dingdong3000 on Digital Kitchen Scale $6, BT Body Weight Scale $9 + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Sinocare Official Store-AU via Amazon AU
I got the kitchen scale with coupon so it was definitely available for a while.
30/12/2021 - 07:48
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