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Member Since | 05/08/2016 |
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Last Seen | 13/01/2021 |
Location | SA |
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GalacticBacon commented on What Is The OzBargain Coffee of Choice?
St. Ali when its on sale, else Sicilia Coffee (Local) or Aldi Single Origin when I'm lazy

GalacticBacon commented on Where's All The Smart Wi-Fi Plug (Tuya) at?
The 4 Pack of Kogan Smart Plugs are $65 ($16.25 each), flashed all mine with ESPHome 2 weeks ago and they have the bonus of power...

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itslittfam on QCY T2S TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones & 800mAh Case w/ Qi Wireless Charging $19.99 US (~$29.55 AU) Express Delivered @ GeekBuying

Have both, prefer these as I get a better seal with the T2x (I have the T2C) and the touch controls on my GT1s are finicky at best The...

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spiff on Brilliant Smart Bulb 3pk $49.99, Downlight $29.99, Strip $49.99, Spotlight $79.99 @ ALDI

For the smart features to work the light switch has to be left in the on position at all time otherwise there's no power to the light

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Make it so on Google Home Hub $186.15 Free C&C (Or + Delivery) @ The Good Guys

Not sure if its the same but it should have the same (limited) EQ options like all the Google Home devices. I had to drop the base and...

Do your neighbours have internet via Telstra/Optus Cable rather than ADSL?

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Sage on iTunes $50 Gift Card for $39.99 (20% off) @ Costco (Membership Required)

Depends on your state but they normally sell around wholesale price here in SA which can be on par with everyone else or 30c cheaper...

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Zandz on Stone Go To IPA 6-Pack (470ml Cans) $21 @ Costco (Membership Required)

Costco and Aldi aren't allowed to sell alcohol in SA and QLD

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iforgotmysocks on iTunes $50 Gift Card for $39.99 (20% off) @ Costco (Membership Required)

If you live close enough to a Costco Fuel station (and have a car) the membership pays for itself

GalacticBacon commented on Cheap Laptop for Uni Student - $500 Budget
Laptops under $500 and lasting 5 years are a rare bread in my experience Some universities have laptop grants for students, this may be an...

$20 in SA as well Didn't realise these were 8%, will have to give them a try, cheers OP

GalacticBacon commented on Amazon's Alexa superbowl Advert
This used to be a selling point with some GPS units I remember that Homer Simpson was quite popular with TomTom

GalacticBacon commented on Organic, Single Origin Coffee - 1KG - $35, 2KG - $60, 3KG - $80 - All Including Express Post @ Two Cracks Coffee
Hi rep, Are there any porlex grinders left?

This is a...

Did you mean Caffitaly systems?

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fratzhaus on Singapore Airlines: Tokyo Return from Perth $646, Melb $651, Adel $654, Cairns $662, Sydney $666, Bris $673 @IWTF

Singapore is full service though, so its likely cheaper than AirAisa if you were going to pay for bags/meals

$10 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

I have a verified account but I haven't traded with them yet, seems like the only option for me as I'm trading DOGE

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Yafuturefavorite on $59/Month for iPhone 8 with $200 Gift Card (24 Month Contract) - Optus @ Harvey Norman

If you tether your phone to your chromecast it will work, but its capped at Standard Definition (from my previous experience, this isn't...

GalacticBacon commented on Any Advice on a Temporary (~1 Month) Internet Solution, as NBN Is Scheduled to Be Installed Late January?
Month to Month ADSL if you can get ADSL

GalacticBacon commented on Cheapest Home Broadband and Home Phone Local Calls and International Plan Can Be Prepaid or Postpaid or Whatever
How much data do you use a month? Do you need international calls included, that considerably increases the cost?

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newdad on Xiaomi Mi Universal IR Remote Control Smart Home Hub App Control USD $16.46 (~AUD $21.61) Delivered @ Zapals

[@merill](/comment/5366486/redir): Keep in mind this version of the Pi has no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth so you'll have to add your own network...

[@Xebozone](/comment/5316128/redir): I wish that's what it was, but I get full 100/40 nbn with Aussie broadband

Also have this issue with the v1 and YouTube. I use localcast to stream from my phone and I've never had an issue.

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bohn on Aussie Broadband - Sign up to Fast NBN™ Internet Now and Get Your First Month Free

[@bohn](/comment/5231816/redir): Interesting, I'll have to look into it, personally I haven't had any issues on FTTN

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bohn on Aussie Broadband - Sign up to Fast NBN™ Internet Now and Get Your First Month Free

I haven't seen anyone with congestion with Aussie? I'm quite happy paying extra for 0 congestion and an Australian call centre, you might...

Yes I did, thanks for that. Updated.

Driving to work this morning I spotted the Mobile X selling fuel for 99.9c I wasn't able to get a picture but the price has been updated on...