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Member Since 13/12/2018
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Location NSW

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Astronaut Joe replied to  Etagelle on [Refurb] SONY WH1000XM3B Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Black) (Seconds) $319.20 @ Sony eBay
You can. If your question was along the lines of "these are refurbs, so technically are used rather than new, can I still claim", then...
20/05/2019 - 10:11
Astronaut Joe replied to  ChiMot on Anker SoundCore Nano - $14 Delivered @ Kogan
There must be a way to link it to Alexa/Google, say via a bluetooth controller from your media library. "Alexa, play XXX by YYY while I do...
17/05/2019 - 15:52
Astronaut Joe replied to  LeftHandSeat on [eBay Plus] Bosch Series 8 9kg Heat Pump Dryer with Self-Cleaning Condenser WTW87565AU $1181 Delivered @ Appliances Online eBay
To put the 7 vs 9 EE stars into perspective: the LG manual quotes energy consumption as 115kWh for 52 uses. If we take the *most*...
14/05/2019 - 09:52
Astronaut Joe replied to  diddy50 on KitchenAid Bowl Lift Stand Mixer KPM5 + Bonus Attachment (Worth $219) - $449 (RRP $1168) Delivered @ Kogan
Different drive types. The Kenwood Chefs have an indirect drive, so they need a bigger motor to get an equivalent power "at the wheels", so...
09/05/2019 - 10:21
Astronaut Joe replied to  squeeze on Waterpik WP-660 Ultra Professional Water Flosser $119.99 Delivered (RRP $219) @ Amazon AU
You will be amazed at how much crap this thing will dislodge even after you have brushed and flossed. Plus, it is nicer on your gums than...
30/04/2019 - 09:28
Astronaut Joe replied to  YoursTruly on Sony X85F 65" 4K UHD Android Smart LED TV $1695 @ JB Hi-Fi
I have to totally agree. My GF has the 55" version of this set and the HDR is terrible.
08/04/2019 - 14:15
Astronaut Joe commented on Digoo DG-TH8805 Wireless Weather Station with Outdoor Sensor (Hygrometer/Temperature) US $15.39 (~AU $22.11) @ Banggood
"Alexa, what't the temperature" And just like that, I just saved myself US$15.39
02/04/2019 - 11:06
Astronaut Joe replied to  hypie on Philips Hue Smart Bridge $38 + Delivery (Free with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Amazon AU
It depends if you have edison or bayonet holders. If the former, the kits are usually good value, assuming they have the combination of...
28/03/2019 - 11:10
Astronaut Joe replied to  xoom on Cuisinart Elite 1.4 Litre Die Cast Blender $75 at Myer Was $215 (Free Delivery)
Will It Blend? - Glow Sticks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69Vi5IDc0g
28/03/2019 - 10:50
Astronaut Joe replied to  F-22 on Parlux Alyon Hair Dryer $208.77 Delivered @ Hairbodyskin eBay
I've had enough el cheapo hair dryers die on me. False economy. My Parlux will likely last as long as I do, and I can assure potential...
18/03/2019 - 12:41
Astronaut Joe replied to  PlasticSpaceman on Kogan 7kg Heat Pump Dryer - $549 + Delivery (Save $80) @ Kogan
"A condensor version will use less electricity" Not necessarily so as the drying guts of vented and condensor dryers are exactly the same....
15/03/2019 - 12:26
Astronaut Joe replied to  andyman1908 on Bosch WAW28460AU 8kg Front Load Washer $796 Plus Delivery (or C&C) at The Good Guys eBay
The WAW28441 has a more sophisticated anti-flood system - worth it IMO.
12/03/2019 - 13:27
Astronaut Joe replied to  lazydavy on Bosch WAW28460AU 8kg Front Load Washer $796 Plus Delivery (or C&C) at The Good Guys eBay
When I had my machine delivered (caveat: not by TGG) it was with some random couriers that were employed by the store, and while they...
12/03/2019 - 13:12
Astronaut Joe commented on Google Chromecast Audio $46.40 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ The Good Guys eBay
For those that purchase this, here is a method to *allegedly* improve the audio quality of the CCA. I say allegedly because I have not...
08/03/2019 - 09:09
Astronaut Joe replied to  tonnypham on Marantz NR1608 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver $595 in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
If you already *have* 7 speakers (FL,FR,C,RL,RR,SL,SR) and want to *add* height/ceiling speakers, this is not the unit for you.
07/03/2019 - 15:49
Astronaut Joe replied to  watts on Marantz NR1608 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver $595 in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
JB currently has the 1609 for $909.
07/03/2019 - 15:41
Astronaut Joe replied to  blackwalnut on Marantz NR1608 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver $595 in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
The Marantz is better in my book
07/03/2019 - 12:11
Astronaut Joe replied to  blackwalnut on Marantz NR1608 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver $595 in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
This is a great little unit that does what 98% of people will ever need. Heaps of inputs, does 4K, networked, built-in streaming, atmos,...
07/03/2019 - 11:29
Astronaut Joe replied to  watts on Marantz NR1608 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver $595 in-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
That's probably because they haven't updated their prices yet for the 1609 which was released late last year. There aren't a whole lot of...
07/03/2019 - 10:43
Astronaut Joe replied to  not a bargain on TP-Link HS100 Smart Wi-Fi Plug $20 @ Kmart
I would use it to control hifi gear in my cabinet. I have a bunch of vintage stuff which doesn't have remote triggers or IR control and it...
15/02/2019 - 10:15
Astronaut Joe replied to  Maki on Cocoon Smart Video Doorbell $99.99, Honeywell Bluetooth Deadbolt (2 Keys) $149, Cocoon 8 Camera System + 1TB DVR $299 @ ALDI
As long as you don't have a marching band visit every day for a week
11/02/2019 - 16:01
Astronaut Joe replied to  dust on Xiaomi S50 Robot Vacuum $475.90 Delivered @ Ozymart eBay Store
It doesn't go nuts. Either it will get jammed on a thin cable and stop (the cords that connect the weights on vertical blinds will tangle...
11/02/2019 - 11:26
Astronaut Joe commented on LADDA Rechargeable 4x AA/AAA Batteries (2450mAh/900mAh, LSD) $7.99 (Was $9.99) @ IKEA (Free Family Membership Required)
You don't need to be an Ikea family member for the $7.99 price. It was marked as the regular price on the shelf (at my local Ikea), and I...
11/02/2019 - 11:22
Astronaut Joe commented on KitchenAid KSM150 $399.19 Delivered @ Robins Kitchen eBay
Post is marked as OOS, but there are still lots of colours in stock. Note that some listings say you can redeem a free attachment, however...
07/02/2019 - 11:25
Astronaut Joe replied to  allmails888 on Kogan 2L Cordless Smart Glass Kettle 2200W for $29 + Delivery @ Kogan
"advising to perform a power cycle which fixed it." User: My kettle has stopped working Support: Have you tried turning it off and back on...
01/02/2019 - 10:56
Astronaut Joe replied to  mooribbit on Sony WH-1000XM3 Silver $313.80 + 2000 Qantas Points Delivered @ Qantas Store
Maybe some people like the sound. And others don't. It's subjective.
01/02/2019 - 09:23
Astronaut Joe replied to  asa79 on Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Gen) Black for $39 or 2 for $49 @ The Good Guys
That I can power the Gen 2 dot from the USB port on my modem is a far bigger advantage for me than the improved speaker in the Gen 3 dot.
31/01/2019 - 15:10
Astronaut Joe replied to  tomski182 on LIFX Buy 4 Get 2 Free, Buy 8 Get 4 Free - A60 1100 Lumens 6 for $329.96 or 12 for $659.92 Shipped @ LIFX
Plus the Faraday cage around the house clashed with the curtains?
30/01/2019 - 16:11