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Galvatron commented on [Prime] Withings Body+ - Smart Body Composition Wi-Fi Digital Scale $89.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU
These are annoyingly inconsistent with measurements. I can literally step off the scale and back on and get a different measurement 3...
21/06/2021 - 21:54
Galvatron commented on Should I Purchase a Mac?
There is a mixture of Mac hate and Windows familiarity that means you’ll never get a favourable result for the Mac in a poll. Most voters...
15/06/2021 - 19:09
Galvatron replied to fredblogs on Jabra Elite 85H Over-Ear Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $217.55 ($197.55 via Afterpay) @ JB Hi-Fi
Seems okay but not great https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/jabra/elite-85h-wireless Bose have the 700s refurbished for $320 or so...
02/06/2021 - 16:47
Galvatron replied to Tpyin on Samsung Galaxy Buds Live $135 Delivered @ Microsoft eBay (eBay Plus Required) /Amazon AU (Copper Only)
Not great (for the people you’re talking with). Good review here with samples from the microphone with and without simulated background...
27/04/2021 - 08:19
Galvatron commented on Bose NCH-700 Noise Cancelling Headphones, Black $399 Shipped @ Myer
Amazing deal, thanks. Have been eyeing these off for a while, will come in handy when back in the office and having more conference calls...
14/03/2021 - 01:14
Galvatron commented on Logitech MX Anywhere 3 Wireless Mouse (Graphite) $89 + Delivery/Pickup @ The Good Guys ($84.55 Price Beat @ Officeworks)
Is this worth the upgrade for someone with a MX Anywhere 2S?
13/03/2021 - 12:25
Galvatron commented on 12 Months Free Access to Chris Hemsworth's Centr App for AmEx Australia Card Members (Value $120) @ Centr
For those who are EXISTING members of Centr with an expired membership, try this link instead:...
03/03/2021 - 18:06
Galvatron commented on Samsung 860 EVO 1TB 2.5" SATA III SSD $150 ($118 after Samsung Cashback) Delivered ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Centre Com
Thanks, I’d been holding out for a decent SATA drive to fill the second drive bay of my Intel NUC. This will be perfect.
23/02/2021 - 08:48
Galvatron commented on 12 Months Free Access to Chris Hemsworth's Centr App for AmEx Australia Card Members (Value $120) @ Centr
For those wanting more information, see here: https://centr.com/article/show/13943/amex-card-members-offer-terms-conditions Key takeaways:...
15/02/2021 - 13:37
Galvatron replied to rev0 on [Pre Order] Samsung 45W Fast Charge AC Charger- Type C $34.50 Delivered @ Samsung
Took the punt on it and received it yesterday. After using it today, and according to the coconutBattery app, I seem to see charging rates...
28/01/2021 - 14:54
Galvatron replied to legiong on Microsoft Visio Professional 2019 $26.84 (Was $949) via Home Use Program @ Microsoft
What they said applies only to people who have been licensed for the Visio product by their organisation, which in most cases is less than...
28/01/2021 - 09:38
Galvatron replied to DonnyBrasco on [Refurbished] iPhone 8 64GB (+ $10 Boost SIM) $359 @ Coles
It’s a great phone for the money, but at some point it makes perfect sense to factor in a battery replacement for longevity.
26/01/2021 - 20:07
Galvatron replied to TEER3X on [Refurbished] iPhone 8 64GB (+ $10 Boost SIM) $359 @ Coles
Because the iPhone 8 hasn’t been on sale for about a year now, so these refurbished units are at least a year old already. Probably more....
26/01/2021 - 16:43
Galvatron commented on [Pre Order] Samsung 45W Fast Charge AC Charger- Type C $34.50 Delivered @ Samsung
Does anyone use this with a 13” MacBook Pro, and if so does it work fine and at the full 45W?
15/01/2021 - 12:01
Galvatron replied to Sydgun on Jabra ELITE 65t $99 (OOS), Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds White ZBW4420GL $39.95 + Postage (AU Stock and Warranty) @ PC Byte
Passable. You will hear the other party perfectly fine, and you won’t be shouting as there is feedback of your own voice. On those...
28/11/2020 - 22:02
Galvatron commented on Jabra ELITE 65t $99 (OOS), Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds White ZBW4420GL $39.95 + Postage (AU Stock and Warranty) @ PC Byte
Outside of lacklustre call quality, these are sensational. No ANC, but the passive noise cancellation on these are better than anything...
28/11/2020 - 19:55
Galvatron commented on [Refurbished] Bose NCH-700 $399.95, QC35 $279.95 (OOS), Bose Home Speaker 500 $449.95 Delivered @ Bose Store
Apparently amazing for phone calls, if that is an intended use for you.
27/11/2020 - 00:22
Galvatron commented on Victoria to Start Imposing 2.5c/km on Electric Vehicles
People like Daniel Andrew’s make it easy for the Libs to consolidate power.
23/11/2020 - 02:05
Galvatron replied to taki on Apple Watch Series 3 Black Cellular 38mm $247 (OOS), 42mm $347 @ David Jones
Samsung is not approved for blood pressure or ECG in Australia. Both Samsung and Apple watches can, in different ways, be tricked into...
15/11/2020 - 11:39
Galvatron commented on Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless V1 $149.95 @ Sennheiser
Probably worth a try at that price, but I shall resist. I have been through multiple pairs of truly wireless, and will hold out for a deal...
14/11/2020 - 18:43
Galvatron commented on Provide Vaccine to Other Countries First?
We have COVID under good control here, along with a fair amount of anti-vaxxers and a smallish population. Hence, I don’t think the...
11/11/2020 - 20:49
Galvatron commented on Coffee Club Annual Membership Discount Code?
What are the benefits to being a member with Coffee Club? Can’t say I’ve ever enjoyed their brew.
11/11/2020 - 20:43
Galvatron replied to watwatwat on Logitech MX 2S Anywhere Mouse $59 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Officeworks
Funnily enough, they were initially okay to price match but their sales system wouldn’t allow them to input $59. After deliberation, the...
08/11/2020 - 09:39
Galvatron commented on Logitech MX 2S Anywhere Mouse $59 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Officeworks
Nice. I tried to price match this at Bing Lee to the Harvey Norman deal earlier today, just because I was in store. They refused, basically...
07/11/2020 - 21:12
Galvatron replied to BarginHunter on Free: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Virtual Training + Free Voucher for Certification Exam @ Microsoft
Did you complete the Cloud Skills Challenge? You need to have fully completed at least one challenge to receive a voucher.
21/10/2020 - 14:45
Galvatron replied to scud70 on Free: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Virtual Training + Free Voucher for Certification Exam @ Microsoft
If you completed the Cloud Skills Challenge, you should have received a follow-up email titled "See if you earned a free Microsoft...
21/10/2020 - 14:26
Galvatron commented on Seriously Considering 36-Month Contract with Optus. Change My Mind
I was on the verge of leaving Optus after many years, because I have had enough of the piss poor network performance especially on public...
16/10/2020 - 10:26
Galvatron commented on Google Pixel Stand Wireless Charger $78 + Delivery or Free C&C @ Harvey Norman
Is it just me or does Harvey Norman not provide a tracking number?
13/10/2020 - 20:02