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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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ajbee on Xbox Series S Console 512GB $469 & Bonus $50 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card - C&C/ in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi

[One example of...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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/...

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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...

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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...

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...

Based on a similar model [T7 Shield...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...