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alenpelin replied to Kah on Xinja Stash (Savings Account, 2.25% up to $245k, No Conditions)
They cannot provide statements, at least a few weeks ago they only were offering spreadsheet with list of transactions and it is not the...
04/02/2020 - 01:31
alenpelin replied to mrbargainz on 10% off Apple Mac Computers (MacBook Air 13in Core i5, Dual Core 256GB $1799), & 10% off Select Home Appliances @ The Good Guys
Me neither, but they do exist. And OS it's something bigger than a platform to run the app. Same app is different on different platforms,...
20/01/2020 - 01:55
alenpelin replied to Jumping John on 10% off Apple Mac Computers (MacBook Air 13in Core i5, Dual Core 256GB $1799), & 10% off Select Home Appliances @ The Good Guys
Only Mac computers can run MacOS without breaking the law. They also can run Windows and Linux, so we can say they run more types of...
20/01/2020 - 00:17
alenpelin replied to gikku on Xinja Stash (Savings Account, 2.25% up to $245k, No Conditions)
For currency it's better to use TransferWise or Revolut
16/01/2020 - 11:04
alenpelin commented on Connect Universal Smart IR Remote $28 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000342337484.html seems to be cheapest non-tuya alternative. Does anybody have experience with it?
15/01/2020 - 10:02
alenpelin commented on Xinja Stash (Savings Account, 2.25% up to $245k, No Conditions)
86400 have the same 2.25% and it does have BPAY, OSKO and outgoing PayID, but they still can't provide bank statements.
15/01/2020 - 09:44
alenpelin replied to Salmando on Xiaomi RedmiBook Laptop 13.3" i5-10210U US $859.99 (~AU $1,259) | i7-10510U US $959.99 (~AU $1,406) Priority Shipped @ GearBest
You are right, With a fast enough SSD drive the side-effects of a swap file can be invisible in when switching RAM-consuming apps. It...
02/01/2020 - 22:10
alenpelin replied to Salmando on Xiaomi RedmiBook Laptop 13.3" i5-10210U US $859.99 (~AU $1,259) | i7-10510U US $959.99 (~AU $1,406) Priority Shipped @ GearBest
I used this (previous gen) laptop for professional enterprise development and it was mostly sufficient, except for the lack of RAM. As you...
31/12/2019 - 17:18
alenpelin replied to Salmando on Xiaomi RedmiBook Laptop 13.3" i5-10210U US $859.99 (~AU $1,259) | i7-10510U US $959.99 (~AU $1,406) Priority Shipped @ GearBest
No jokes, 8GB is barely enough in 2019, but in a few years this won't be enough because every app will be a browser. A good laptop must...
31/12/2019 - 10:23
alenpelin replied to Budju on Razer Core X Chroma External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) $493.24 Delivered @ Microsoft Store eBay
It's not Matebook X Pro :) this one does not have any Thunderbolt 3 ports, and it is only 8GB of RAM. I don't care about CPU much, but I do...
23/12/2019 - 17:01
alenpelin replied to Budju on Razer Core X Chroma External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) $493.24 Delivered @ Microsoft Store eBay
Yes, but there are no other options for some laptops that only have single Thunderbolt 3 such as Matebook X Pro 2019 which I am going to...
14/12/2019 - 19:56
alenpelin replied to Budju on Razer Core X Chroma External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) $493.24 Delivered @ Microsoft Store eBay
Dock stations do not allow 4K screens at 60 Hz, or if some allow they use dodgy compression that spikes CPU and even mouse can freeze at...
14/12/2019 - 12:25
alenpelin replied to alenpelin on Razer Core X Chroma External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) $493.24 Delivered @ Microsoft Store eBay
Remark, I should have added 4K screens.
14/12/2019 - 12:22
alenpelin commented on Razer Core X Chroma External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) $493.24 Delivered @ Microsoft Store eBay
This (and all similar options) seems to be the only viable way of attaching 2 or more screens to a laptop via single Thunderbolt 3 cable.
13/12/2019 - 20:17
alenpelin commented on VAVA/Hootoo Laptop USB-C PD Hub/Adapters: USB-3.0, 4K HDMI, Ethernet from $37, RAVPower Travel Router/Filehubs from $40 @ Amazon
Beware all these models are 2K@60Hz only because 4K@30hz is unusable.
09/12/2019 - 19:34
alenpelin commented on Groupon 15% Cashback @ Cashrewards (Stack with 10% Sitewide @ Groupon from 4PM)
With Groupon being 'discount tickets and goods' site which in my observation is never more expensive than original directly from vendor...
08/12/2019 - 16:25
alenpelin replied to caprimulgus on Logitech MX Vertical Advanced Ergonomic Mouse $98 @ Harvey Norman
I didn't know it, thanks for the hint!
05/12/2019 - 21:14
alenpelin replied to yama131 on Logitech MX Vertical Advanced Ergonomic Mouse $98 @ Harvey Norman
Thanks for your reply. I totally forgot about thumb button - couldn't used to it after many years of having MX 1. I'd not count middle...
05/12/2019 - 19:32
alenpelin replied to yama131 on Logitech MX Vertical Advanced Ergonomic Mouse $98 @ Harvey Norman
Can you elaborate? In my experience the wheel is the only disappointing moment.
05/12/2019 - 10:54
alenpelin commented on Logitech MX Vertical Advanced Ergonomic Mouse $98 @ Harvey Norman
Great mouse, the wheel however is quite basic comparing to Master MX series especially MX 3.
04/12/2019 - 11:19
alenpelin replied to John Kimble on Logitech MX Master 2S $79.20, MX Anywhere 2S $55.20, UE Boom 3 $117.60 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys eBay
I recommend Logitech MX Vertical, very good one. The wheel could be better (like in MX Master), but the rest is perfect. I haven't tried...
31/10/2019 - 17:33
alenpelin commented on Free Multi-Currency Visa Card @ Revolut
Transferwise has same features, and it does have currency conversion fee, but its exchange rate generally better so even with the fee it is...
30/10/2019 - 18:28
alenpelin commented on Homestar Finance: Own. Occ. Loan - 2.74% (P&I) | Investor - 3.14% (P&I)
Requires PAYG employment.
10/10/2019 - 15:17
alenpelin replied to damion on Superloop Home Broadband NBN: First Month Free with Code (Any Plan, New Customers Only), No Sign up Fee, No Contract
Never had issues with Kogan Internet, speed matches advertised for Melb CBD and since Jan 2019 I haven't noticed any down-time. It may not...
03/10/2019 - 13:22
alenpelin commented on Superloop Home Broadband NBN: First Month Free with Code (Any Plan, New Customers Only), No Sign up Fee, No Contract
For the same price you can get 100 Mbit from Kogan Internet, and a free router (okay quality).
02/10/2019 - 15:33
alenpelin commented on Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard $151 Pickup /+ $8 Delivery @ The Good Guys
After using it for a day I must say it feels more premium than Sculpt Ergonomic one, but it is way too big and reaching mouse with your...
20/09/2019 - 11:14
alenpelin replied to beatsntoons on Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard $151 Pickup /+ $8 Delivery @ The Good Guys
Especially it's hard when you like them and your co-worker hate them :D
16/09/2019 - 13:55
alenpelin replied to wongjy12 on Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard $151 Pickup /+ $8 Delivery @ The Good Guys
afaik herman miller has wonderful handrests
16/09/2019 - 11:39