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Member Since 09/09/2016
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bcarp replied to  m0nkeycheese on Are there any smart watches that are better than Apple Watch?
Sad. My pebble battery died & the new one I soldered in also failed. No other watch has come close to what Pebble had. I now use a Withings...
15/05/2019 - 10:38
bcarp replied to  dealsforlife on Sony XB01 Extra Bass Bluetooth Speakers $29 (Was $49) + $7.95 Postage/Free with eBay Plus @ Myer eBay
To be fair, JB & HN are also $49 so Sony might just have dropped the RRP.
26/04/2019 - 08:23
bcarp replied to  guidedlight on Reliable Heat Pump Dryer
Yes. From memory, those were the only two brands I could find that would do this.
20/04/2019 - 15:57
bcarp commented on Reliable Heat Pump Dryer
We went with a Miele because it was one of the few on the market that would spin both directions, reducing the chance of clothes getting...
20/04/2019 - 11:09
bcarp replied to  Sweaty-penguin on Terraforming Mars Strategy Game $60.46 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via Amazon AU
How can you tell if it’s a fake copy? How would I protect myself from buying one accidentally?
16/04/2019 - 20:08
bcarp replied to  GregMonarch on MUSICIANS/PIANISTS: Using a Tablet, Laptop(!?), to View/Turn Sheet Music & Playing Music Theory Games and Videos
Just did a quick google search and found this as an example. Looks like this is a setting once per PDF:...
15/04/2019 - 06:22
bcarp replied to  GregMonarch on MUSICIANS/PIANISTS: Using a Tablet, Laptop(!?), to View/Turn Sheet Music & Playing Music Theory Games and Videos
Never used an iPad for this purpose, just for chord and lyric charts. However, don’t forget that an A4 sheet has white space margins &...
14/04/2019 - 22:20
bcarp replied to  Lovemybargains on Airwheel C5+ Smart Bicycle Helmet + Easter Sale + $129 ($100 off) + Free Shipping in Australia @ Hasinnoaustralia eBay
Wouldn't the sticker be on the inside of the helmet?
10/04/2019 - 22:37
bcarp replied to  shagaroo on 50% off Apple Accessories: 61W/87W USB-C Power Adapter $49.50/ $54.50 (OOS) | Apple Homepod $424 + More @ Myer Online/In-Store
It's probably reasonable fraying from wear & tear, but every now & then, Apple surprises with free replacements. I must say that it's a...
05/04/2019 - 09:05
bcarp replied to  mefresh on 50% off Apple Accessories: 61W/87W USB-C Power Adapter $49.50/ $54.50 (OOS) | Apple Homepod $424 + More @ Myer Online/In-Store
No problems. But you had me excited there for a while!
04/04/2019 - 20:41
bcarp replied to  mefresh on 50% off Apple Accessories: 61W/87W USB-C Power Adapter $49.50/ $54.50 (OOS) | Apple Homepod $424 + More @ Myer Online/In-Store
Thanks @mefresh. Where did you find that? I can only find purchase protection, which is for theft, loss, damage, and refund protection, for...
04/04/2019 - 16:46
bcarp replied to  RogueWolf on 50% off Apple Accessories: 61W/87W USB-C Power Adapter $49.50/ $54.50 (OOS) | Apple Homepod $424 + More @ Myer Online/In-Store
Yeah, that's what the guy on the phone said to do. If I'd thought of that earlier, I would have just purchased the new one at 50% off, then...
04/04/2019 - 09:34
bcarp commented on 50% off Apple Accessories: 61W/87W USB-C Power Adapter $49.50/ $54.50 (OOS) | Apple Homepod $424 + More @ Myer Online/In-Store
Bugger, ordered an 87W adapter a few days ago. Rang Myer. It's on the dock for shipping so too late to cancel. They can't apply the current...
04/04/2019 - 09:22
bcarp replied to  amaris-aiya on Amazon.com.au no local warranty on products sold by Amazon US
But eBay doesn’t take the payment. The payment goes to the seller, or via their agent (PayPal).
28/03/2019 - 22:40
bcarp replied to  amaris-aiya on Amazon.com.au no local warranty on products sold by Amazon US
Hmm, good point. If Amazon AU is just a marketplace, shouldn't my payment go directly to Amazon US? My credit card statements seem to...
27/03/2019 - 22:50
bcarp replied to  amaris-aiya on Amazon.com.au no local warranty on products sold by Amazon US
From https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202045290, the ACL still applies: "Nothing in these Conditions of Sale,...
27/03/2019 - 16:01
bcarp replied to  theearth on Amazon.com.au no local warranty on products sold by Amazon US
I agree. My experience with Amazon has been the opposite of the OP. I haven't had the specific issue that the OP has stated, but generally...
27/03/2019 - 11:57
bcarp replied to  zuuutoootuuu on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
> How do you get paid if you don't get feed in credit? Why don’t you get feed in credit?
22/03/2019 - 23:16
bcarp replied to  Euphemistic on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
> A hybrid isn’t designed for long distance driving not hypermiling. True. In long distance driving, there is less of an advantage over a...
22/03/2019 - 23:13
bcarp replied to  zuuutoootuuu on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
Your “fuel” isn’t free. You forgot to factor in the lost grid feed-in credit.
21/03/2019 - 19:27
bcarp replied to  bigticket on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
Spot on! Of course, if you could predict traffic enough to coast to a stop rather than use the brake, that would be hypermiling champion...
21/03/2019 - 10:07
bcarp replied to  Euphemistic on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
Good question. The hybrid system allows the petrol motor to turn off when it would be most inefficient, eg. when idle. So, if you're...
21/03/2019 - 06:48
bcarp replied to  npnp on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
In "standard" driving mode, there's a noticeable delay between slamming the foot down & the acceleration surge kicking in, from a rolling...
20/03/2019 - 22:34
bcarp replied to  Bimo on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
> Does it mean that Hybrid cars uses 0 fuel, if I drive slowly (under 40) and no heavy acceleration? Strangely enough, the most...
20/03/2019 - 22:31
bcarp replied to  npnp on Hybrid Cars, Are They Worth It?
Agree wtih the "seamless driving experience". I went from a previous manual 6-cyl sports car to a hybrid CVT. Took a bit of getting used...
20/03/2019 - 22:17
bcarp commented on FAO Schwarz Toy Wood Workbench $49.99 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Australian Geographic
Happy to see FAO Schwartz back in action. It was sad to see the NYC store close down a few years ago.
12/03/2019 - 17:59
bcarp replied to  Sleepy24seven on RAWHYD RFID Wallet - Magnetic Money Clip - Buffalo Leather $5 + Delivery (Free with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Rawhyd Leather Amazon Au
That’s not true. My business has one site that uses an eftpos machine that doesn’t take tap card. Must be a chip card.
08/03/2019 - 22:55
bcarp replied to  seniordoc on 6 Months Free NBN with New Mobile Plan, 3 Months without Mobile Plan (24 Month Contract) - For Users Migrating from Optus Cable
Well, I managed to get into a chat with Optus about the NBN installation. The rep said the date is given to them by NBN Co, & all they have...
23/02/2019 - 15:08
bcarp commented on 6 Months Free NBN with New Mobile Plan, 3 Months without Mobile Plan (24 Month Contract) - For Users Migrating from Optus Cable
I just signed up using the web page over a week ago, since the web page offers the deal of month to month with 6 months free & free setup....
22/02/2019 - 06:34