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| Member Since | 23/05/2016 |
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Nom on Lenovo Tab P11 (11" 2K, Android 11, 6GB/128GB, SD662, Widevine L1) US$185.62 (~A$256.07) Delivered @ Lenovo Online AliExpress
Nom on Lenovo Tab P11 (11" 2K, Android 11, 6GB/128GB, SD662, Widevine L1) US$185.62 (~A$256.07) Delivered @ Lenovo Online AliExpressI buy a fair bit on Ali, and usually expensive stuff (over ~$10) comes pretty quick. That said, Singapore mail is reporting covid delays.
BigBirdy commented on Lenovo Tab P11 (11" 2K, Android 11, 6GB/128GB, SD662, Widevine L1) US$185.62 (~A$256.07) Delivered @ Lenovo Online AliExpress
I ordered the 6GB model on 1st May. Tracking shows it still hasn’t left Singapore. This seems very slow for an item this expensive (for...
BigBirdy commented on Just Bought a House Now I Would Like to Arrange Building Insurance. Building 400k Value. QLD
Look beyond the comparison sites, they only compare a limited set of policies (those that pay a kickback, or those from the same parent...
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rektrading on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits
rektrading on Coalition's Proposed Plan To Enable First Home Buyers to use Up to $50k in Super Towards House Deposits> People who can't afford the prices now will be worse off when prices damp which brings in more competition. Rek logic
BigBirdy commented on Raspberry Pi for Non Smart TV?
What are you trying to achieve? If it’s a smart TVs to access streaming services (YouTube, iview, Netflix, etc), then refer @scrimshaw...
You should look at super returns over the long term (say 5-10 years), not the last few months. It will have its ups and downs, with a down...
The crypto spruiker calling superannuation and stock market as “ponzi schemes” … lol
BigBirdy commented on Lenovo Tab P11 (11" 2K, Android 11, 6GB/128GB, SD662, Widevine L1) US$179.35 (~A$254.11) Delivered @ Lenovo Online AliExpress
Wow, that’s a good deal
> I've never understood why everyone feels entitled to have an "opinion" on topics that are well-studied and have a large body of knowledge...
BigBirdy commented on RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
While homeowners will, for the most part, plod-on and pay a bit more each month to keep *their roof* over *their head*, it’s a different...
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julz on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB for $123 + $6 Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Core Electronics
julz on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB for $123 + $6 Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Core ElectronicsYes, two LDR each attached to a sensor module, and mounted on the meter LEDs, and an RS422 to USB converter for the solar inverter. I log...
BigBirdy replied to julz on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB for $123 + $6 Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Core Electronics
julz on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB for $123 + $6 Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Core ElectronicsI’ve been running a Pi Zero W in my outside electric meterbox, where it’s dirty, dusty and geckos run wild, monitoring two electric...
BigBirdy commented on Win 1 of 3 Apple iPads from Nutura Organic
Used Piekarz Mine: https://wn.nr/rB9cLC
BigBirdy replied to Nom on US$4 off US$30, US$7 off US$50, US$12 off US$80, US$17 off US$140, US$25 off US$200 Spend on Selected Items @ AliExpress
Nom on US$4 off US$30, US$7 off US$50, US$12 off US$80, US$17 off US$140, US$25 off US$200 Spend on Selected Items @ AliExpressThanks, it's still there, but they put the price up a few days ago. Today I see they've added a US$4 store coupon. I added a couple of...
BigBirdy commented on US$4 off US$30, US$7 off US$50, US$12 off US$80, US$17 off US$140, US$25 off US$200 Spend on Selected Items @ AliExpress
Looking for a decent big screen tablet, like the Lenovo 11”, after missing out last time. Budget ~A$300
BigBirdy commented on Lenovo Tab P11 (11" 2K, Android 11, 6GB/128GB, SD662, Widevine L1) US$185.62 (~A$256.07) Delivered @ Lenovo Online AliExpress
Any details on the case options it comes with, or whether there is a better option?
BigBirdy commented on [VIC] Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Blower - Skin Only $34.50 (RRP $72.50) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
I bought one of these 5 years ago, in a kit with a whipper-snipper and 4Ah battery. It still works very well, with plenty of thrust, and...
BigBirdy commented on Optus Network - Looking for Opinion
Questions about which mobile network is better are like which car insurer is better … what’s best for you is not necessarily best for...
BigBirdy commented on What Can I Do (by 30th Jun, 2022) to Avoid MLS - Single- Taxable Income Will Be 96K
Easy, take a few weeks **Leave Without Pay** before 30th June
> But after 4 years they seemed to be in pristine condition. Yea, I’ve heard a few smokers tell me that about their lungs
BigBirdy commented on Are Veggies and Fruits Overrated?
> 80% of my diet consists of meat and eggs Good luck with your stomach and bowel in a few years…
BigBirdy commented on Samsung Highly Overrated Brand?
I have, and have had, a variety of Samsung products, including phones, TVs, fridge, computer parts (incl SSD), etc. I made a warranty claim...
Assuming the seller was using an estate agent, they may still have to pay the agent’s commission, as well as their own legal/conveyancing...
BigBirdy commented on Amazfit GTR 47mm Smartwatch, 1.39" AMOLED, Heart Rate, GPS $89 Shipped @ Amazfit Official via Amazon
Can a watch like this display turn-by-turn notifications sent from a nav app on a phone, like say Google Maps? I’m wondering if I could...
BigBirdy commented on How Much Should I Pay to Mow My Lawn?
$40 is a fair price, but if you’re not happy, do it yourself. You may also be able to get it slightly cheaper if you can find someone...
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Alasdair on Friend Harrassed and Scomo Bin Stickers Removed in The Night. Liberal-Led Council Threatens Not to Collect Stickered Bins
Alasdair on Friend Harrassed and Scomo Bin Stickers Removed in The Night. Liberal-Led Council Threatens Not to Collect Stickered BinsA few weeks ago, the Liberal’s media outlet (aka NewsCorp & Sky) were labelling Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame as mean girls. Now it’s...
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EightImmortals on Friend Harrassed and Scomo Bin Stickers Removed in The Night. Liberal-Led Council Threatens Not to Collect Stickered Bins
EightImmortals on Friend Harrassed and Scomo Bin Stickers Removed in The Night. Liberal-Led Council Threatens Not to Collect Stickered Bins> There was talk last year of introducing legislation to ban criticism of government decisions. I'll see if I can find a link for you....
Hmm, seller counter sues you (the buyer) because the fire was caused by the dodgy electricals in YOUR house, destroying all his kitchen...
BigBirdy commented on How to Break Even on Extras Cover
With PHI, it’s not just the rebate/gap that matters. If your insurer has a relationship with your provider, you get a cheaper price as...
BigBirdy replied to snorkey on Update: FB Marketplace Buyer Wants a Refund after I Sold Him a Computer That Is Older than He Thought -
snorkey on Update: FB Marketplace Buyer Wants a Refund after I Sold Him a Computer That Is Older than He Thought -Yep. I go to Harvey Norman and the salesman says this "this laptop will blow your socks off". Get it home, socks still on ... I want my...