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jcon replied to johnny1983 on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9020 i5-4570 @ 3.2GHz SFF Desktop PC 8GB Ram 120GB SSD Win 10 $193.95 Shipped (Metro) @ ClearanceGuys
Find your local auction clearing house. For example, mgs.net.au has a PC auction once a month and there are always dozens of these boxes...
07/02/2020 - 16:26
jcon replied to 123bargain on Asus VivoBook Flip 14-Inch i3/4GB/128GB SSD 2 in 1 Device (Was $898) $548 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman
For an ordinary home user, the best thing is to set up your Android phone into WiFi hot spot mode, then just connect your laptop to your...
03/01/2020 - 00:40
jcon replied to tonyjzx on Asus VivoBook Flip 14-Inch i3/4GB/128GB SSD 2 in 1 Device (Was $898) $548 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman
Macs in schools is about 20% ignorance and 80% ego of the school administrators. They offer absolutely zero educational benefit and zero...
03/01/2020 - 00:38
jcon replied to Farrba on Lenovo IdeaPad S145 14-Inch i5-8265U/8GB/256GB SSD Laptop $599 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman
Short answer - very. This i5 CPU is excellent. The AMD A6 is going to be at best about a third as powerful. Steer clear of everything AMD...
26/12/2019 - 12:28
jcon commented on 1/2 Price Decor Microsafe Jewel Oblong 3x900ml $7.00 @ Woolworths
Do not buy these. They are garbage. I have at least ten of these and half of the lids have broken through general use.
01/12/2019 - 22:56
jcon replied to Wiggles on Nordic Fitness Body - Solid Black Friday Sale - up to 70% off Sitewide
I think it would help if you highlight which products are on sale.
29/11/2019 - 16:11
jcon replied to Mortgagetightass on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9010 SFF i5-3570 3.4GHz 16GB NEW 240GB SSD Win10Pro Desktop PC $239 Delivered @ Melbourne-eStore eBay
Unless you have a suitable GPU lying around, Optiplex boxes at this price point have been effectively surpassed by Techfast and their Ryzen...
27/11/2019 - 19:07
jcon replied to b2dz on [Refurb] Dell Latitude E6540 QuadCore i7 4800MQ 4G 256G SSD $209 Delivered @ workventures eBay
It probably means a Win7 OEM licence but these were (and still are) all able to be upgraded for free to Win10 legitimately.
15/11/2019 - 09:51
jcon commented on ½ Price Cadbury Dairy Milk (Including Caramilk) or Marvellous Creations Blocks 162-190g $2.40 @ Woolworths
Anyone else noticed that they always release a block size shrinkage or regular retail price increase with a half price sale?
04/11/2019 - 23:33
jcon replied to SlowCarSlow on HP Pavilion 13.3" HD Core i3-8145U Laptop $599 Delivered @ Centre Com
I'd never buy an Acer laptop. Their reputation is not good.
31/10/2019 - 15:48
jcon commented on Men’s Casual Knit Joggers (Sizes 8-11) $19.99 @ ALDI
Running. Jumping. Lifting heavy things. Teslac. It's alright for me, man.
22/09/2019 - 10:01
jcon commented on [Refurb] Dell Latitude E7450 Core i5 5300U 2.30, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 128GB SSD Win10Pro $319.99 Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay
The prices on the gen 6 and gen 7 laptops are pretty ordinary, given that they're refurbs, may not have user-replaceable batteries, and...
06/09/2019 - 22:54
jcon replied to pinkybrain on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF i3-4130 3.4GHz 8GB 120GB SSD Win10Pro Desktop PC $199 Delivered @ Melbourne-eStore eBay
Dell i5 $250 1050 GPU $150 - if you can find one in low profile The Techfast deal is just $90 more for brand new parts under warranty.
29/08/2019 - 13:59
jcon replied to savemesomemoney on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 9020 SFF i3-4130 3.4GHz 8GB 120GB SSD Win10Pro Desktop PC $199 Delivered @ Melbourne-eStore eBay
Hacking together a budget gaming box from one of these i5 refurbs will cost almost as much as a new PC if you're not prepared to scrounge...
29/08/2019 - 13:49
jcon replied to BattleAxeHD on [Refurb] Dell Optiplex 7010 SFF i7-3770 3.4GHz 8GB 120GB SSD Win10Pro Desktop PC $229 Delivered @ Melbourne-eStore eBay
By the time you buy a GPU, you've spent $400 on one of these. For not much more you can get a new computer from Techfast. 18 months ago...
23/08/2019 - 20:47
jcon replied to macrocephalic on [Refurb] HP 15" DA0066TX, Intel Core i7-8550U, 1TB HDD, 16GB Intel Optane, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 1080p, GeForce MX130 2GB $539 @ HP
Does the coupon work on the beefier configuration? https://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=4LG40PAR&opt=&sel=NTB
30/07/2019 - 16:12
jcon commented on [SA] Free metroCARD before Fee Reintroduced on 7/7/2019 (Minimum $5 Recharge Required) @ AdelaideMetro
Wait, they abolished 2-section fares? When did that happen?
25/06/2019 - 14:28
jcon replied to Fergy1987 on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF i5-4670, 8GB RAM, 240GB SSD Win10Pro $311.99 Delivered @ Bufferstock eBay
Desktop PCs aren't great for studies - portability is important, and the advantage of a laptop is that it's got a built-in UPS making you...
13/06/2019 - 15:57
jcon replied to MauTauAja on Dell Inspiron 11 3000 (AMD A6-9220e, 4GB/64GB) 11" Laptop $299 + Free Shipping @ Dell AU
You could play a mean game of minesweeper on it, if you don't mind a bit of lag.
12/06/2019 - 14:56
jcon replied to franco cozzo on Game of Thrones Collector Box $24 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ ZING
Nobody asked what you thought of the script writing.
09/06/2019 - 16:22
jcon replied to BongoOB on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF i5-4570 8GB/16GB RAM NEW 240GB/480GB SSD Win10Pro from $233.10 Delivered @ Melbourne-eStore eBay
The best you can fit without making creative case modifications is a 1050 Ti PCIe low profile card. I'm using one of these boxes at this...
07/06/2019 - 23:26
jcon replied to Geekomatic on Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop AMD A6-5200 8GB RAM 256GB SSD WIN10 HD $399.20 Delivered @ Dell eBay
There is, but you'd have to be prepared to find something second hand or refurb. If you buy quality, nothing more than two years old, and...
02/06/2019 - 22:33
jcon replied to adr8 on JVL 32" HD LED LCD TV $149 Delivered @ Australia Post Online Shop
I bought a Philips 32" Full HD monitor to use as a living room TV for exactly that reason. Full HD 32" TVs are hard to find.
28/05/2019 - 23:06
jcon commented on [eBay Plus] Refurb Dell Optiplex 990 SFF i5-2400 3.1GHz 8GB NEW 240GB SSD $182.75 Delivered Win10 Pro @ Melbourne-eStore eBay
This is where the refurb shops buy these machines in Adelaide: https://www.mgs.net.au/auction/preliminarylisting.html?a=8344 Your state...
16/05/2019 - 00:39
jcon commented on [Refurbished] Acer Veriton L4630G Ultra Slim i5-4440 3.1GHz 8G NEW 240G SSD Win10 $238.50 Delivered @ melbourne-eStore eBay
Acer are consistently the worst, most unreliable, most disappointing computers. For a hundred bucks, these would be worth the risk as a...
12/05/2019 - 14:17
jcon replied to 89percentauthentic on Torros Pro100 Vertical Knee Raise $209.40 (Normally $349.00) Pickup or $99.99 Delivery @ rebel
You have to be careful because a power cage or squat rack is a piece of safety equipment - you have to have confidence it will bear the...
11/04/2019 - 18:51
jcon replied to DaTa on 40-45% off All Altec Lansing with $8-$15 Shipping @ CGB Solutions
I bought a set for ten bucks from Catch about ten years ago, they're awesome for something so small and USB powered. Can't find anything...
29/03/2019 - 14:44
jcon replied to manic on USB 2.0 Powered Speakers $5 (Was $15) @ Target (In Store Only)
USB powered is better. It means they're a portable audio solution for your phone/tablet if you've got a mobile power bank.
08/02/2019 - 23:41
jcon replied to zfa on Kingston A400 240GB SSD $44 | Lacie Porsche Design 3.5" 8TB USB 3.0 Portable External HDD $238.40 Delivered @ Tech Mall eBay
As Bouw3r said. Download your laptop drivers to a flash drive and take the opportunity to do a clean install.
17/01/2019 - 14:30
jcon commented on Frozen Custard Chocolate Ice Cream 1L $2.35 @ Coles (In-Store Only)
Bought it, eaten it, would not recommend. The texture is good for two dollar icecream, so I would imagine that the vanilla is fine, but the...
08/01/2019 - 23:18