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Member Since 10/08/2016
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Location Perth

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skittlebrau replied to ATangk on Free $65 Budgy Smugglers Store Credit if You Vote in Budgy Smugglers Swimwear and Upload & Tag Photo on Instagram
Just like there's a time and place for a mankini.
20/05/2022 - 00:40
skittlebrau replied to shaundennis on Newbie Homeowner Needs Security System Advice
I don't consider them good value because they have non-replaceable batteries. Once the battery fails or dies completely and can't hold...
17/05/2022 - 17:37
skittlebrau replied to TimApple on Hot & Spicy Fill Up Box $4.95 (Until 4pm Daily) @ KFC
I'm from WA and I had no idea it wasn't a permanent fixture on the menu elsewhere.
17/05/2022 - 17:27
skittlebrau replied to Felixrising on [Back Order] Philips Hue E27 White Ambience LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit $102 Delivered @ Amazon AU
By being reliable since it uses the Zigbee protocol which allows for local control (no internet required) and also because it's easy to...
15/05/2022 - 12:32
skittlebrau commented on Brisbane - Bali with Malindo Air via Beat That Flight. Price Seems Too Good to Be True??
Malindo and by extension Lion Air (the parent company) have a terrible safety record. I'm not really counting the 737 Max incident because...
10/05/2022 - 16:16
skittlebrau replied to kapone on Motorola Edge 30 Pro 5G 128GB (Cosmos Blue) $799 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
It seems ridiculous. They have full control over the hardware and OS, yet they still screw it up.
05/05/2022 - 01:09
skittlebrau replied to birnie on [eBay Plus] Sony Wireless Noise Cancelling in-Ear Headphones WF1000XM3 Black/Silver $143.10 Delivered @ Bing Lee eBay
I use in-ears a lot in summer because closed-back headphones are uncomfortable and get sweaty. Same goes for listening to music while...
03/05/2022 - 15:42
skittlebrau replied to timhn on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex Bundle - Optiplex 3040, i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Win 11 + 24" Monitor $279 + Delivery @ FuseTech AU
You could fit a 3.5" HDD and 2.5" SSD easily enough. If you don't need the optical drive, then you could just disconnect its SATA...
03/05/2022 - 15:33
skittlebrau replied to hodgeyhodgey on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex Bundle - Optiplex 3040, i5-6500, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Win 11 + 24" Monitor $279 + Delivery @ FuseTech AU
These are great for running Blue Iris (surveillance software) since the power consumption is low and you can make use of Intel Quick Sync...
03/05/2022 - 15:30
skittlebrau replied to Poombear on ANZ Black/Platinum/Travel Adventures Credit Card: Complimentary International & Domestic Travel Insurance (Now with COVID Cover)
I've never claimed with the Price Protection policy, but the list of eligibility requirements always seemed so restrictive anyway.
03/05/2022 - 13:48
skittlebrau replied to ilovemangoes on ANZ Black/Platinum/Travel Adventures Credit Card: Complimentary International & Domestic Travel Insurance (Now with COVID Cover)
At least on the flight part, you could just buy flexi tickets although they do cost more.
03/05/2022 - 13:46
skittlebrau replied to goraygo on Apple AirPods Max $619 (Pink) Delivered @ Harris Technology
Yep, but that's only while they classify them as a 'current' product. After a period of time determined by Apple, they mark products as...
29/04/2022 - 19:59
skittlebrau replied to MikeKulls on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini with Intel i5 4590T 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Win 10 Pro $169 + Delivery @ FuseTech AU
Yes, but not just movies. It would also apply to YouTube which generally uses VP9 codec for videos as well as other video content, so you'd...
28/04/2022 - 16:49
skittlebrau replied to MikeKulls on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini with Intel i5 4590T 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Win 10 Pro $169 + Delivery @ FuseTech AU
The main issue would be acceleration of H265 video. H264 would be fine though.
28/04/2022 - 16:21
skittlebrau replied to goraygo on Apple AirPods Max $619 (Pink) Delivered @ Harris Technology
Most ANC headphones don't have replaceable batteries, you're right, but there are some exceptions such as the B&O Beoplay H9i. At least...
27/04/2022 - 22:39
skittlebrau replied to goraygo on Apple AirPods Max $619 (Pink) Delivered @ Harris Technology
> The reality? Another downside is that the battery isn't replaceable and you're at the mercy of Apple as to how long it'll be supported....
27/04/2022 - 17:38
skittlebrau replied to burns13 on Antlion Audio Modmic Wireless $159 + Delivery (or Free C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi
Non-replaceable battery too :/
23/04/2022 - 12:54
skittlebrau replied to WreckTangle on Finding a well paid casual job
Truly a 'cash in hand... job'
22/04/2022 - 13:05
skittlebrau replied to homelessguy on La Marzocco GS/3 MP Espresso Machine $9,020 GST Inc (Free Pick-up or Delivery from $10) @ Quinnies Coffee Co
Depends on frequency of consumption and the volume of coffee I guess. If you're buying $4.50 coffees twice each day, let's say arbitrarily...
22/04/2022 - 12:53
skittlebrau replied to cyrax83 on Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones $143.96 Delivered @ Amazon AU
The big problem with AirPods is that the battery can’t be replaced, so after 2-3 years or so they become junk. Sony’s in-ears have...
20/04/2022 - 09:49
skittlebrau replied to bOngOCaT on Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones $143.96 Delivered @ Amazon AU
No, they’d be terrible because of audio delay. You’d want AptX Low Latency support if you were thinking of buying something wireless...
19/04/2022 - 22:26
skittlebrau replied to polol on Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) $279, Nvidia Shield TV (2019) $189 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ to Metro) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
It works fine, but you really must have ethernet for the host computer and also the Shield for the best experience.
15/04/2022 - 09:51
skittlebrau replied to froddoog on Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 $407 Delivered @ Amazon AU
XM4 because the lithium battery is replaceable and not soldered. When the battery in the Bose set inevitably dies, then you’re stuck with...
14/04/2022 - 18:39
skittlebrau replied to Dream-cast on BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro Closed-Back Headphones $120.23 + $5.99 Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) + Surcharge @ Mwave
They’re great for that price. My only qualms would be not being able to try them first to see if you find them comfortable.
13/04/2022 - 11:46
skittlebrau replied to ar7ist on Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P MAX ITX Case + CM V850W SFX Gold PSU + 280mm AIO Liquid Cooler $399.20 + Delivery @ JW Computers
There's no difference. You'd start seeing degradation if you were extending by much longer lengths.
13/04/2022 - 00:42
skittlebrau commented on Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless Headphones Black $389 + Delivery @ PCbyte
Great find. JB are trying to sell these for $599.
11/04/2022 - 10:58
skittlebrau replied to AlienC on Best Wireless over Ear Headphones with Good Noise Isolation under $100
While I realise you said you want closed back (no sound leakage) and wireless, a lot of wireless headphones sold today tend to have a form...
11/04/2022 - 10:39
skittlebrau replied to mrtenacious on WD Elements SE 5TB Portable HDD $139 ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Officeworks
Just be aware that SSDs are terrible for offline or 'cold storage' purposes. Unlike HDDs, they need to be powered on occasionally to...
11/04/2022 - 10:15
skittlebrau replied to AlienC on Best Wireless over Ear Headphones with Good Noise Isolation under $100
I’d be inclined to get the Anker ones instead. They’re well regarded in that price range.
07/04/2022 - 23:29
skittlebrau replied to m13 on Shure SRH-440 Professional Studio Over-Ear Closed Back Headphones $87.41 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
You can get universal headband covers to sort that out. I've had that happen before and while it doesn't 'fix' the problem, it does at...
05/04/2022 - 16:40