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brilliantmik replied to leeroys_dad on [eBay Plus] Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Hub IPS Monitor HDMI DP Tilt Swivel Pivot U2723QE $510.30 Delivered @ Futu Online eBay
Yeh if you're happy with what you've quoted there don't ruin your standards forever by going to a "retina" Mac screen (which has a minimum…
21/11/2023 - 17:27
brilliantmik replied to Diji on LG DualUp Monitor (27.6" 16:18 2560x2880 SDQHD) 28MQ780 - $898 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
The Apple retina benchmark of ~220ppi. Tho I will trade some pixels if it means more Hz (4k gamer refresh for eg)
27/09/2023 - 19:52
brilliantmik commented on Dell G3223Q 32" 4K UHD IPS 144Hz Gaming Monitor - $690.79 ($676.23 with K-12 or UNiDAYS Discount) Delivered @ Dell
Will defs get the MiniLED itch down the road so I'll wait patiently for a good deal for one of those.
01/09/2023 - 18:21
brilliantmik replied to twdjlzl on Dell G2724D 27" IPS 165Hz 1440p FreeSync Gaming Monitor $350.12 ($342.73 with K-12 or UNiDAYS Discount) Delivered @ Dell
Um'd and ah'd over this one back then, was missing USB-C (work with Macbook a lot) but then realised you can combine it with a DP adapter…
27/08/2023 - 22:59
Brateck Single Screen Aluminium Monitor Stand $12 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ with $55 Metro Order) @ Officeworks
brilliantmik posted a deal Brateck Single Screen Aluminium Monitor Stand $12 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ with $55 Metro Order) @ Officeworks
Aluminium monitor stand from Officeworks on clearance. Height adjustable though you need to tighten/untighten with an Allen key. 360'…
24/06/2023 - 17:11
brilliantmik replied to Wyn-Ryder on Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers $99 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ JW Computers
Thanks, always wondered how to change the input without the remote. Is there a way to switch it on/off without the remote as well? A…
27/12/2022 - 13:06
brilliantmik replied to BargainHunterJohnnyB on Kogan 7-in-1 USB C Pass-Through Hub with 4K 30Hz HDMI (Space Grey) $7.99 (RRP $94.99) + Delivery ($0 with Kogan First) @ Kogan
Yup. Tried this a while back and doesn't stay plugged in very securely and kept slipping out.
19/12/2022 - 22:15
brilliantmik commented on Apple MacBook Pro 14" (8C/14C/16GB/512GB) $2548, 16" (10C/16C/16GB/512GB) $3178 Posted @ Amazon AU (OOS) & Officeworks
Still too pricey to be called a bargain for a luxury item imho
16/12/2022 - 19:41
brilliantmik commented on Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless Camera + 14-42mm EZ Lens $879.20 Delivered (+ $100 VISA Card by Redemption) @ digiDirect
See this at the top of beginner-friendly still-focused travel camera picks in several roundups. Good in-body IBIS stabiliser? Also is 20.1…
03/12/2022 - 22:46
brilliantmik commented on MacBook Pro M1 4k Monitor Recommendation - 27" or Larger
Dell U2721Q Ultrasharp (good colour), or LG Ultrafines (Studio Display w. plastic in lieu of brushed aluminium) which you can find on…
29/11/2022 - 00:08
brilliantmik replied to maverickjohn on [VIC, QLD] iMac 27-inch 5K Retina 3.1GHz Core i5 256GB Silver $1697 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ to Metro Order) @ Officeworks
If you're really keen, you can buy an eGPU (Razer Core X) with a higher spec AMD card (6900 XT?) and run it via USB-C. Now that would be…
23/06/2022 - 22:28
brilliantmik commented on Buy a Mac or an Eligible iPad for Uni and Get $219 off a Pair of AirPods @ Apple Education Store
So same deal as last year.. already have a 2nd Gen AirPod..
06/01/2022 - 01:37
brilliantmik replied to zzymurgy on Linux Stickers (10 Pack) A$1 Delivered @ Stickermule
Bootcamp Windows with WSL Ubuntu :)
09/12/2021 - 15:50
brilliantmik replied to jetblack on Linux Stickers (10 Pack) A$1 Delivered @ Stickermule
Not ink. Residue was easy enough to remove with eucalyptus oil. The shadow mark. Light abrasion using a pencil eraser helped, but still…
09/12/2021 - 08:43
brilliantmik commented on Linux Stickers (10 Pack) A$1 Delivered @ Stickermule
Recommend using these only on a protective case or cover for your laptop. Learned the hard way that they ruin (or dis-colour) the aluminum…
08/12/2021 - 23:01
brilliantmik commented on Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed Wireless Ergonomic Gaming Mouse $45 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Not the best mouse for productivity. When you click and drag, it sometimes releases early - probably due to the way the button is designed.…
25/11/2021 - 14:12
brilliantmik replied to corvusman on Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 4K 3840x 2160 $289 Delivered @ Dell eBay
Yes can corroborate that this monitor has issues with an M1 Air. The latest Monterey update provides support for fixed 60Hz and variable…
24/11/2021 - 10:12
brilliantmik replied to Larsson on [Prime] MacBook Pro 13" with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Core i5 2.0GHz $1999 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Yeh should have been clearer soz, I meant the M1 Air lol ("M1 (vanilla)", "M1 Pro", "M1 Max") Agree with y'all that the Intels should be…
23/11/2021 - 23:40
brilliantmik commented on [Prime] MacBook Pro 13" with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Core i5 2.0GHz $1999 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Intel pros: - Multiple displays supported (3 or more I think) - Medium term software stability - Bootcamp Intel cons: - TDP at blast…
23/11/2021 - 14:30
brilliantmik commented on [Refurb] 20% off Refurbished iMac's + Free Express Postage @ Green Gadgets Australia
Steep enough discount to hold off on iMac 27" 2022?
17/11/2021 - 21:32
brilliantmik replied to ndr2h on Dell S2721DGF $399 (Exp), S3222DGM $454.35, S2722DC $339, Essential 15 Backpack $13.80 Delivered @ Dell
I have this one. The QS is a decent 4k monitor but 4k S2722QC (different from this deal which is QHD only) would be a better choice for Mac…
09/11/2021 - 10:48
brilliantmik replied to bunnybash on Dell S2721DGF $399 (OOS), S2722QC $369, AW3821DW $1499, S3422DW $499, S3422DWG $549, S2722DC $309, S2722DGM $299 @ Dell eBay
Certainly compelling when compared to Mac/LG's own $1k 4k Ultrafine, which could get you three S2722QC's.
22/09/2021 - 00:14
brilliantmik replied to devin booker on Dell S2721DGF $399 (OOS), S2722QC $369, AW3821DW $1499, S3422DW $499, S3422DWG $549, S2722DC $309, S2722DGM $299 @ Dell eBay
The USB-C 4k (S2722QC) one. Macs only play well with those 2 features.
22/09/2021 - 00:12
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