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frugal investigator replied to Dienk on [Afterpay] Intel Core i7-10700K $339.15 (or $356.15 + 2 Free Games), i9-10900F $424.15 Delivered @ Computer Alliance eBay
Only because Intel are trying to compete with AMD which will soon get to use the 5mn node by the time Intel properly transitions to 10nm
13/06/2021 - 15:32
frugal investigator replied to FrugalNotStingy on LG OLED77CXPTA 77” 4K Smart OLED TV for $6,050 + Delivery ($0 to Select Areas) @ Applicance Central
@frugalnotstingy Yep and it’s 2021 Web OS 6 which will get software updates longer and better sound etc. but the crux of it is yeah I’d...
13/06/2021 - 10:43
frugal investigator replied to casho on LG OLED77CXPTA 77” 4K Smart OLED TV for $6,050 + Delivery ($0 to Select Areas) @ Applicance Central
It is noticeable if you have a bright room but not really noticeable in a dark room yep. A bit like how iPhone has a higher brightness in...
13/06/2021 - 10:39
frugal investigator replied to FeZZa21 on LG OLED77CXPTA 77” 4K Smart OLED TV for $6,050 + Delivery ($0 to Select Areas) @ Applicance Central
You had me interested so I did some checks on this and found a lot of subsequent analysis - while it is true the service menu does this -...
11/06/2021 - 18:28
frugal investigator commented on LG OLED77CXPTA 77” 4K Smart OLED TV for $6,050 + Delivery ($0 to Select Areas) @ Applicance Central
C1 is replacing the CX. Personally I would prefer to spend $1k-$2k less on the G1 65 inch screen. G1 is better than C1 as it uses the new...
11/06/2021 - 10:49
frugal investigator replied to MiaSanMia on Tefal Gourmet Anodised 30cm Frypan $24.98 (Was $69.95) C&C (Or + Delivery) @ The Good Guys
Aluminum, glass, and copper pans don't work with induction stoves, unless they are made with a layer of a magnetic material on the bottom....
08/06/2021 - 13:12
frugal investigator replied to MiaSanMia on Tefal Gourmet Anodised 30cm Frypan $24.98 (Was $69.95) C&C (Or + Delivery) @ The Good Guys
Nope it says works on all hobs except induction. Does not work on induction because it looks like another pan - it relies on materials...
08/06/2021 - 10:08
frugal investigator replied to tycho on 4x60pk Finish Quantum Max Powerball Super Charged Dishwashing Caps Lemon Sparkle $54 (Was $70) + Delivery ($0 with Club) @ Catch
Good point the problem with tablets is the inbuilt rinse aid may not last to the rinse cycle - where when you use rinse aid in the proper...
06/06/2021 - 12:32
frugal investigator replied to HolyCr4p on 4x60pk Finish Quantum Max Powerball Super Charged Dishwashing Caps Lemon Sparkle $54 (Was $70) + Delivery ($0 with Club) @ Catch
Yep well Woolwoths has Shine (home brand) and Coles has their own, slightly more then Aldi at like $3.90.
06/06/2021 - 11:39
frugal investigator replied to poulay on 4x60pk Finish Quantum Max Powerball Super Charged Dishwashing Caps Lemon Sparkle $54 (Was $70) + Delivery ($0 with Club) @ Catch
It is a decent price for these tablets yes I am not negging the deal or anything, I'm just astonished with powder being 6-7c a wash people...
06/06/2021 - 11:38
frugal investigator commented on 4x60pk Finish Quantum Max Powerball Super Charged Dishwashing Caps Lemon Sparkle $54 (Was $70) + Delivery ($0 with Club) @ Catch
To be honest I think that tablets are a marketing genius to encourage people to spend more. To me the OzB in me says buy powder! You can...
06/06/2021 - 11:07
frugal investigator replied to King Steuart on Samsung 65", 75”, 82” TU8000 4K UHD Smart LED TV $876.60, $1214.10, $1821.60 C&C @ The Good Guys
you replied to SamR's comment.I see how your comment makes sense if that's the case.
03/06/2021 - 10:36
frugal investigator replied to King Steuart on Samsung 65", 75”, 82” TU8000 4K UHD Smart LED TV $876.60, $1214.10, $1821.60 C&C @ The Good Guys
If you are talking about the Sony Bravia OLED TVs the LG OLED G1 is where it is at now.... you also pay for it... wish it was not so...
03/06/2021 - 10:12
frugal investigator commented on [PC, Steam] Free - Tell Me Why (Was $28.95) @ Steam
Funny how some people complain even when free. It's a free game, pick it up or ignore it - simple!
02/06/2021 - 11:23
frugal investigator replied to mrvaluepack on [PC, Steam] Free - Tell Me Why (Was $28.95) @ Steam
Because you have choices to how the story develops.
02/06/2021 - 08:21
frugal investigator commented on [PC] Cyberpunk 2077 $34 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Am I missing something it’s $45?
31/05/2021 - 22:43
frugal investigator replied to hex7272 on iPhone and Android Phone, Which Do You Prefer?
My point exactly
24/05/2021 - 18:15
frugal investigator replied to hex7272 on iPhone and Android Phone, Which Do You Prefer?
Some light reading: https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/Apple_Environmental_Progress_Report_2020.pdf . Show me an Android tech company...
24/05/2021 - 12:58
frugal investigator replied to tranmerlance on Xbox Series S Console (512GB) $499 Delivered @ Microsoft
As far as I know the Series X has not been in stock in the Microsoft store since ~January 12th 2021.
17/05/2021 - 12:35
frugal investigator replied to d14a028c2a3a2bc9 on LG 65" OLED 4K Smart TV OLED65BXPTA $2,950 + Delivery @ Appliance Central
I think firebladez is confused, the new WebOS 6 is on the B1, C1 and G1 new panels and is definitely feeling more responsive. I cannot find...
06/05/2021 - 10:20
frugal investigator replied to JimB on Smart Meter Install - Will Bills Go through The Roof?
Why are you worried about a smart meter? It is possible your old meter is overcharging you as much as it may be undercharging you. Smart...
06/05/2021 - 10:13
frugal investigator commented on LG 65" OLED 4K Smart TV OLED65BXPTA $2,950 + Delivery @ Appliance Central
Worth paying more for CX (2020 stock)... noting BX is 2020, B1 is 2021 upgrade and C1 is 2021 upgrade of CX
06/05/2021 - 08:46
frugal investigator replied to RichardF89 on Nutri Ninja Pro BL450 Nutrient Extractor (Black & Chrome) $32 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Yep for some reason they linked a third party seller, the other seller is amazon. I’m sure they will fix the link....
21/04/2021 - 23:12
frugal investigator replied to RichardF89 on Nutri Ninja Pro BL450 Nutrient Extractor (Black & Chrome) $32 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
It’s still available- look at other sellers!! I just got one for $32 even though it says sold out on that page
21/04/2021 - 23:07
frugal investigator replied to iseeyou1312 on ½ Price Gigabyte B550-X-V2 ATX Motherboard $109 + Delivery @ Rosman Computers
ummm okay put this into context - only if you plan to overclock, those temps are not achieved from stock where it gets to 53 degrees at a 1...
16/04/2021 - 09:03
frugal investigator replied to queer dog geyfrog on Coles ½ Price: Abes Bagels 4 Pack 360g $2.50, Tim Tams $2, Peters Messina Gelato Bars 4pk $5, Don Sliced Meats $3.20 +More
Ahhh they now call them weekly specials and you have to scroll half way down the specials page - weird because in the main Coles site they...
12/04/2021 - 22:07
frugal investigator commented on Coles ½ Price: Abes Bagels 4 Pack 360g $2.50, Tim Tams $2, Peters Messina Gelato Bars 4pk $5, Don Sliced Meats $3.20 +More
Is it just me but it’s impossible to find the half price specials in one area now in the online store? I find I have to use the Coles...
12/04/2021 - 17:43