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garethds replied to onlinepred on Google Wi-Fi Mesh Router $139 (Single) and $399 (Triple) @ Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks
Main benefit of Ethernet on the wifi point is that you can use wired Ethernet for the connection to the main router. Much more stable than...
20/10/2019 - 23:11
garethds commented on Philips Hue Outdoor Smart Lights 20-36% off @ Amazon AU
Outdoor sensor here https://simply-leds.com.au/collections/new-hue-outdoor/products/philips-hue-outdoor-sensor But seem pricey.
11/09/2019 - 01:21
garethds replied to netsurfer on SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C 128GB $25.96, 256GB $51.96 + Delivery @ Shopping Square eBay
It did get a little but warm, but the poor speeds were not related to heat. It just uses poor flash memory.
08/09/2019 - 21:55
garethds commented on SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C 128GB $25.96, 256GB $51.96 + Delivery @ Shopping Square eBay
Warning! This drive is extremely slow to write to. under 20Mbps when I tested the 256 version. I tested with both usb-c and usb-a 3.0, but...
08/09/2019 - 19:07
garethds replied to countmein on SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Type-C USB 3.1 64GB $14.50 and 128GB $29.27 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
This is true, but the performance trade off was to high. I ended up using one of these adaptors for my older devices...
28/08/2019 - 17:08
garethds replied to shiny1 on SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Type-C USB 3.1 64GB $14.50 and 128GB $29.27 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
True if you are moving small files then this might be suitable, but I bought the 256GB model and wanted to move large amounts of data. This...
28/08/2019 - 16:32
garethds commented on SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Type-C USB 3.1 64GB $14.50 and 128GB $29.27 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
DO NOT BUY THIS DRIVE! I wont neg because the price is fine, but I purchased this during the Amazon prime day sales, it was utter garbage!...
28/08/2019 - 15:55
garethds replied to hazzad on Lenovo Smart Clock Starter Kit with Lenovo 22B Color Bulb & Lenovo Smart Plug $99 @ Officeworks
I don't think it can show maps on screen. It can tell you an estimate of a commute, like a google home mini. The screen functionality is...
23/08/2019 - 13:39
garethds replied to leetec on Sony Series 8000G 75" UHD TV (KD75X8000G) for $1999.20 + Delivery @ eBay Myer Store
Not on sale at Binglee at the moment https://www.binglee.com.au/sony-kd75x8000g-75-x80g-4k-uhd-led-tv
22/08/2019 - 18:55
garethds replied to noise36 on LIFX Tile Set (5 Tiles + Controller) $199 Shipped (50% off) @ LIFX
Happy to get educated. Which particular part of the ACL are you saying lifx is in breech of? How long after the initial two year warranty...
20/08/2019 - 21:34
garethds replied to noise36 on LIFX Tile Set (5 Tiles + Controller) $199 Shipped (50% off) @ LIFX
Can't disagree more, I was a kickstarter backer and had a bulb replaced after the two year warranty period. Also what other smart lighting...
20/08/2019 - 16:53
garethds replied to ATangk on [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Yeah I am going to wait for the sales no rush really. Beat saber is well worth it even at full price. With custom songs via sidequest...
13/08/2019 - 23:17
garethds replied to Robski7777 on Ring Security Cam Floodlight (Black) $289.99 @ Bunnings ($275.50 Price Beat @ Officeworks)
Ring was purchased by Amazon, I don't think google home hub support will be coming for a while. If you want google home hub support your...
05/08/2019 - 17:46
garethds replied to superroach on SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C $59 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Agreed, just got one of these and the write speeds max out at 19Mb/s
01/08/2019 - 17:37
garethds commented on [Amazon Prime] SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C $53.77 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Mine just arrived. Just wondering if anyone else is seeming terrible performance? Write speeds is under 20Mb/s with lots of small files and...
01/08/2019 - 16:17
garethds commented on Lodge 5-Piece Cast Iron Set US $177.42 (~AU $263) Delivered @ Amazon US
I bought this set, very good quality and it was free prime shipping at the time. This doesn't seem like a bargain when you factor in the...
27/07/2019 - 18:02
garethds replied to lostn on [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Nope, the tracking that the Vive and index use is more accurate and can scale to cover a larger area. That said the tracking in the quest...
17/07/2019 - 16:23
garethds replied to lostn on [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
The sensors are camera's built into the headset. Rather than external tracking devices that need to be placed in the room. This makes it a...
17/07/2019 - 15:01
garethds replied to avex87 on [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I used the targeted code when paying from desktop. Not 100% sure it will stack till I see the cash back
16/07/2019 - 21:15
garethds replied to lostn on [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/468906 Or https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/470162
16/07/2019 - 20:58
garethds replied to Ken_ZomgWtfBbq on [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
It can run games from the oculus store that have been ported to the oculus quest. There are quite a few launch titles. But it can’t play...
16/07/2019 - 19:37
garethds replied to MJ1 on [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Thanks, updated
16/07/2019 - 18:47
[Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
garethds posted a deal [Amazon Prime] Oculus Quest 128GB $719 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Not many discounts for this headset, but better than paying full price. With $10 Amazon App promo code and 4.5% cashback came down to...
16/07/2019 - 18:12
garethds replied to CC123 on [Amazon Prime] WD Elements 6TB External Hard Drive $145.88 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
I think OP did the math and per TB this is a better deal. I am limited in terms of hdd bays so opted for 10TB
15/07/2019 - 18:47
garethds commented on [Amazon Prime] WD Elements 10TB Desktop Hard Drive $258.54 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Decent deal, also I was able to order 2 in one transaction
15/07/2019 - 17:59
garethds commented on Furbo Dog Camera $249 Delivered @ Furbo
I had this, I would not recommend it. The camera was a re-branded cheap Chinese camera and when probed on the local network was running...
15/07/2019 - 10:27