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shiny1 replied to  Korban Dallas on (eBay) Insufficient Quantity Deals (Post Your Low Quantity Deals Here)
I'm used to Samsung's skin or stock Android. I never liked Color OS or EMUI skins (parents' phones). But that was years ago. Have they...
22/01/2019 - 02:05
shiny1 commented on noblechairs EPIC PU Faux Leather Gaming Chair $399 | Real Leather $629 @ PC Case Gear
Ergohuman is a no-brainer. These gaming chairs are a tax on idiots.
04/01/2019 - 01:37
shiny1 commented on Kogan Full RGB Mechanical Keyboard $35 (Was $99) + $14 Delivery (Free with Shipster) from Kogan
Got mine today only to find out it is a tall enter key. I'm pretty bummed out. My right pinky doesn't reach the regular enter location. Any...
03/01/2019 - 18:46
shiny1 replied to  Sensui on Alienware AW3418DW 34" UWQHD IPS Curved 120Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor $1,494.24 Delivered @ Dell
It may be better value because of the massive price difference, but it's not "better".
27/12/2018 - 01:54
shiny1 replied to  Diji1 on Alienware AW3418DW 34" UWQHD IPS Curved 120Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor $1,494.24 Delivered @ Dell
It's already $1200 on ebay, and with a 10% discount, it'll be around $1100. However, I missed a 2nd hand bargain that sold for $850 while I...
27/12/2018 - 00:59
shiny1 replied to  yanman on Alienware AW3418DW 34" UWQHD IPS Curved 120Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor $1,494.24 Delivered @ Dell
Why buy a BMW M5 for $250,000 when you could find a $100,000 car that would do about the same speed? There are other aspects like comfort,...
27/12/2018 - 00:58
shiny1 replied to  Sensui on Alienware AW3418DW 34" UWQHD IPS Curved 120Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor $1,494.24 Delivered @ Dell
You do understand that other things drive up the price of a monitor, right? Resolution is one thing, but as far as 34" ultrawides go, 1440p...
27/12/2018 - 00:56
shiny1 replied to  iMagoo on Alienware AW3418DW 34" UWQHD IPS Curved 120Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor $1,494.24 Delivered @ Dell
Point me in the right direction. I'm looking for either this of the x34p.
27/12/2018 - 00:44
shiny1 commented on Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones for Apple/Samsung & Android $189.60 (RRP $399) Delivered @ Amazon AU
RRP $399? Get real. $189 a good price, but lose the RRP, please.
20/12/2018 - 00:24
shiny1 commented on 10% off 3 Cases of Selected Beer @ BoozeBud
Great price, but it's a pretty terrible and tasteless beer.
17/12/2018 - 18:27
shiny1 replied to  Danthemanz on Kogan 26800 mAh PowerBank, 60 Watt with PD, QuickCharge 3.0 $69 + Delivery @ Kogan
Can you please elaborate on the xps 15 details? I am considering getting this and I am happy for the oowerbank to keep the battery level...
15/12/2018 - 09:37
shiny1 commented on 30% off for 2 Hours on Cygnett Chargeup Pro 72W 27000mAh USB-C PD Power Bank $125.99 @ Cygnett - OzBargain 2018 Birthday Sale
Does anyone know of any other brands of batteries that do 60w PD? Don't mind if it's a no-name.
28/11/2018 - 17:24
shiny1 commented on WD Elements 10TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive $277.29 Delivered @ Newegg
Damn 10TB. If only there was a way to just combine my 1 and 2TB drives into a single unit.
26/11/2018 - 22:34
shiny1 commented on SQ11 1080P Mini Camera US $7.36/AU $10.81 (Inc GST) with Free Shipping @ LightInTheBox
What's the bitrate on one of these things? Because 1080p doesn't mean anything.
13/11/2018 - 22:12
shiny1 commented on Samsung 970 EVO M.2 (2280) PCIe 500GB SSD $126.65 + $15 Delivery (Free with eBay Plus) @ Computer Alliance eBay
Unbelievable how cheap this is now. Bought this a few months ago at 220, then again at 180 last month. I sure feel like a dope!
12/11/2018 - 12:13
shiny1 commented on Chord Mojo $671.16 (Was $799) Free Shipping @ Apollo Hifi [Aus Stock]
What makes this better than the $200 or $300 portable dac/amps that have the cliched "beats other dac/amps outside its price range!" line...
12/11/2018 - 00:26
shiny1 commented on BenRiach 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky $68 (Was $79) + $12 Shipping @ The Wine Providore
Bought one months ago, just opened now. Nothing spectacular. Didn't seem to have any lingering aftertastes. Not bad either though.
04/11/2018 - 10:25
shiny1 commented on [NSW] Half Price 5-Star High Tea for 2 Inc Glass of Champagne $79 @ Sir Stamford at Circular Quay via Travelzoo
I've been to this place through Groupon. It was nice, I wasn't treated differently. High tea in the city is always quite expensive but it...
27/10/2018 - 12:45
shiny1 commented on 10% off Sitewide (No Minimum Spend, Max $100 Discount) @ eBay US
Doesn't work for me. US dedicated account.
26/10/2018 - 01:34
shiny1 commented on Are Drivers Habits Getting Worse?
Sitting in the right lane is only a problem on freeways/motorways. On local roads, there is no such rule.
17/10/2018 - 18:08
shiny1 replied to  denzel on ½ Price Zooper Dooper 24 Pack $2.50 @ Woolworths
They were 20c when I was in Kindy. Simpler times...
15/10/2018 - 22:43
shiny1 replied to  chingy213 on 20% off 33 Selected Stores @ eBay
Wait for next time. And then when next time comes, wait for the next one after that.
15/10/2018 - 17:19
shiny1 commented on Is This Appropriate for Year 3 Students- 9-10 Year Olds as an Excursion
Teacher here: there's nothing wrong with the excursion. Anything can be modified to make it engaging for all age groups. You can have an...
14/10/2018 - 00:56
shiny1 replied to  Adonael on Best Purchase under $1000 to Improve Quality of Life?
r/gatekeeping You mean this only applies if you don't care about spending money on diminishing returns on audio quality. This is a...
06/10/2018 - 00:46
shiny1 commented on [Steam] 50% off: Northgard US $14.99 ~AU $20.97 @ Steam Store
This game is kind of fun, but basic. It's a real-time tile-based builder/resource game with an exploitable combat system. The story is dry...
05/10/2018 - 01:47
shiny1 replied to  DisabledUser152521 on Best Purchase under $1000 to Improve Quality of Life?
For a hundred extra you should have bought a proper ergonomic chair like the ergo human.
04/10/2018 - 12:55
shiny1 replied to  spa on List & Sell Items Free @ eBay
Same for me. It's probably a one-time only thing.
03/10/2018 - 23:06
shiny1 commented on [NSW] Ryobi 130 Piece Drilling and Driving Kit $15 @ Bunnings, Castle Hill
If these are the ones I'm thinking of, the drill bits are held super tightly and not conveniently accessible, so you have to use a tool to...
02/10/2018 - 18:37