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netsurfer replied to BobSac on [eBay Plus] Baseus Type C USB HUB 11-in-1 Dock $63.99 Delivered @ Baseus Official Store AU eBay
Which one did you get? The 11-in-1? If you are using the cheapest one because you just want a 4K/60Hz, then it is a cost effective way out...
27/05/2022 - 14:09
netsurfer replied to John Doh on [eBay Plus] Baseus Type C USB HUB 11-in-1 Dock $63.99 Delivered @ Baseus Official Store AU eBay
I told you workplaces have started giving their devs M1 Pro laptops, didn't I? I am not a Jedi so I cannot alter your boss' mind. Already...
27/05/2022 - 14:00
netsurfer replied to John Doh on [eBay Plus] Baseus Type C USB HUB 11-in-1 Dock $63.99 Delivered @ Baseus Official Store AU eBay
Talk to your boss. If I were you boss, I would approve a M1 Max laptop for you.
27/05/2022 - 13:53
netsurfer replied to John Doh on [eBay Plus] Baseus Type C USB HUB 11-in-1 Dock $63.99 Delivered @ Baseus Official Store AU eBay
If you have a 2019 MBP, you are normally not due for a new laptop yet. It may not be a bad thing. By the time you are really due for a new...
26/05/2022 - 17:49
netsurfer replied to John Doh on [eBay Plus] Baseus Type C USB HUB 11-in-1 Dock $63.99 Delivered @ Baseus Official Store AU eBay
Agreed with ATangk, why does it matter? FYI... some workplaces have started supplying developers with M1 Pro MBP 16 inch. M1 Max and/or...
26/05/2022 - 16:34
netsurfer replied to donkeyrollers on [eBay Plus] Baseus Type C USB HUB 11-in-1 Dock $63.99 Delivered @ Baseus Official Store AU eBay
MBP 16" M1 Pro is different to MBPM1. Furthermore, MBP 16" M1 pro, no MST support. MagSafe allows you to avoid the USB-PD passthrough on...
26/05/2022 - 16:31
netsurfer replied to BobSac on [eBay Plus] Baseus Type C USB HUB 11-in-1 Dock $63.99 Delivered @ Baseus Official Store AU eBay
"Compatible" yes, but Mac does not support USB-C/MST so single display. Only the 5 in 1 supports 4K/60Hz.
26/05/2022 - 16:30
netsurfer replied to TwentyTwoCarats on [eBay Plus] Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 3840x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD $299 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Starts 27/5 8am AEST)
More problems in the future with USB-C/USB 4.0 DP 2.0 standard announced. Current Thunderbolt 4 devices are all DP 1.4 based devices, so...
26/05/2022 - 14:17
netsurfer replied to entropysbane on [eBay Plus] Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 3840x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD $299 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Starts 27/5 8am AEST)
It's not a bandwidth problem (for M1 at least), it is the weak / limited embedded GPU issue.
26/05/2022 - 14:10
netsurfer replied to TwentyTwoCarats on [eBay Plus] Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 3840x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD $299 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Starts 27/5 8am AEST)
No, I am saying, one cable dream is only feasible for more expensive equipments (and/or newer equipments): - M1 Pro or better on the Mac...
26/05/2022 - 14:06
netsurfer replied to entropysbane on [eBay Plus] Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 3840x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD $299 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Starts 27/5 8am AEST)
Dell locking the app to Ultrasharp monitors isn't nice. The app is in beta anyway. That app isn't a big deal, the really useful adjustments...
26/05/2022 - 14:00
netsurfer replied to jollyrogga on [XSX, XB1, PS4, PS5] Free Copy of Sniper Elite 5 at EB Games (Phone Call Req.)
OP, no he didn't get a copy. All gone in VIC, he was confirming he got the same message from EB CSR.
26/05/2022 - 13:45
netsurfer replied to Schmatt on [XSX, XB1, PS4, PS5] Free Copy of Sniper Elite 5 at EB Games (Phone Call Req.)
You helped other people. People like me who decided not to compete with other OZBers on this one. Also, help people who are still trying to...
26/05/2022 - 13:44
netsurfer replied to TwentyTwoCarats on [eBay Plus] Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 3840x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD $299 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Starts 27/5 8am AEST)
I'll be blunt, that setup poses multiple challenges for both the Mac and the Windows laptop. You get to experience the dark side of USB-C...
26/05/2022 - 13:34
netsurfer replied to nubzy on [eBay Plus] Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 3840x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD $299 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Starts 27/5 8am AEST)
DisplayLink is the only workaround. However, the cheapest DisplayLink dongle deal from OZB was nearly 2 years ago and any decent...
26/05/2022 - 13:22
netsurfer replied to wetwork on [eBay Plus] Dell 27" 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 3840x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD $299 Delivered @ Dell eBay (Starts 27/5 8am AEST)
The USB-C model (S2721QC) is a real pain if you have multiple devices, especially if you have both Intel Macs and M1 Macs. Gets worse if...
26/05/2022 - 13:18
netsurfer replied to jollyrogga on [XSX, XB1, PS4, PS5] Free Copy of Sniper Elite 5 at EB Games (Phone Call Req.)
Is it more fun to play with physical copy where you have to install the disc? Anyone who managed to get a copy AND has access to GamePass...
26/05/2022 - 12:28
netsurfer replied to hopper on Xbox Series S Console 512GB $469 & Bonus $50 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card - C&C/ in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
Try this, seems like there is a bit of work. I haven't tried it personally though. https://www.gtvstick.com/xbox-game-pass-on-google-tv/...
26/05/2022 - 10:08
netsurfer replied to hopper on Xbox Series S Console 512GB $469 & Bonus $50 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card - C&C/ in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
Try [GamePass Ultimate](https://www.xbox.com/en-au/games/store/xbox-game-pass-ultimate/cfq7ttc0khs0) for $1 and try cloud gaming of Forza...
26/05/2022 - 09:41
netsurfer replied to loksmack on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver $44 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Problem is, Samsung knows USB 3.2 gen 2 too well. Samsung knows it cannot even reach PCIe gen 3 x2. So, Samsung put in just enough to numb...
25/05/2022 - 16:15
netsurfer replied to ATangk on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver $44 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Where and which one? You know OZBers who scored one or more of these will factor in at least that $20 Steam card and count this as a $24...
25/05/2022 - 16:09
netsurfer replied to Blugok on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver $44 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Based on a similar model [T7 Shield...
25/05/2022 - 15:54
netsurfer replied to callmechicky on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver $44 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Agreed with you, but camelcamelcamel is not always accurate. There is an item I purchased on Amazon that's below what camelcamelcamel shows...
25/05/2022 - 14:44
netsurfer replied to Watermelonhead on iPhone 12 Mini 128GB (White, Purple) $799, 64GB (Red, Black, Green, White) $749 Shipped @ Amazon AU
Go to Apple store and see if they are willing to still do some sort of warranty for you. They did for me and a friend of mine.
25/05/2022 - 14:41
netsurfer replied to PissLUR on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver $44 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Need to check with people who managed to get one (or some). Suspect black might also had a price drop initially. It seems like Amazon AU...
25/05/2022 - 14:36
netsurfer replied to prankster on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver $44 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Other people: - Bootable SSD (for trying out Windows 11, latest Mac OS, linux etc...) - Store games - Portable SSD on the go - Videos...
25/05/2022 - 14:35
netsurfer replied to prankster on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver $44 Delivered @ Amazon AU
For a prankster: - Steal other people's fingerprints - Bootable SSD with virus and hacking software - Show off (you managed to score one or...
25/05/2022 - 14:32
netsurfer replied to crumbo85 on $2 for 2 Months nbn Home Internet Plans 50/20, 100/20 or 250/25 (New Customers Only, From $95/Month Thereafter) @ Telstra
I went through online chat yesterday. I was lucky to get a really good rep. I previously enquired about it last week and the other CSR...
25/05/2022 - 14:16
netsurfer replied to Canberralad92 on Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch 500GB Silver/Black $39.60 C&C Only @ The Good Guys
Already have multiple 1TB external SSDs. Would have really liked one to put a version of Mac OS so I can boot a different OSX on my Mac,...
25/05/2022 - 11:47