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orangutan commented on Samsung 870 EVO 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD $148 ($20 Steam Code Offer) + Delivery ($0 to Metro Areas/ C&C) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
Is MX500 a better deal for people who don't use Steam? https://www.centrecom.com.au/crucial-mx500-1tb-3d-nand-ssd
09/05/2022 - 07:55
orangutan replied to ThatNintendoKid on [Afterpay] WD Blue WD80EAZZ 8TB 3.5" Hard Drive (5640 RPM, CMR) $169 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Umart
Was thinking of the same, but since it is cold storage, might not worth it to buy a new drive, can push into any old drive(s) and keep...
03/05/2022 - 09:45
orangutan commented on OBSBOT Tiny AI-Powered PTZ Webcam $262 (Was $309.00) Delivered @ Emgreat via Amazon AU
How much customization can be done, eg. enable auto-track but disable gesture? Can it be manually controlled with a PTZ controller or app?...
26/04/2022 - 07:45
orangutan replied to qvinto on [Refurbished] 16" MacBook Pro Apple M1 Max Chip with 10‑Core CPU and 32‑Core GPU - Space Grey $4719 Delivered @ Apple Store
Not sure if this is correct… true that my Macs can stay up without restart for a long time but relatively often experienced unexpected...
14/04/2022 - 16:38
orangutan commented on [eBay Plus] Garmin DriveAssist 51 LMT-S GPS Navigator $255.52 Delivered @ No Frills Electronics via eBay
Wow, this is getting really expensive, I remember the days when we could get a decent GPS for less than $100…
10/04/2022 - 17:38
orangutan replied to russta on Earn 20x Everyday Rewards Points on Apple Gift Card (Excludes $20, Limit 10 Cards Per Day) @ Woolworths
Ha! Make sure you really want that machine before buying with gift cards, return for any reason including change of mind will ended up...
04/04/2022 - 17:37
orangutan replied to botchie on Apple iMac 24" 2021, 4.5k Retina M1 8-Core CPU 8-Core GPU 8/256GB $1989 Delivered @ Amazon AU (Pricebeat @ Officeworks Expired)
I think you can configure storage upon purchase on Apple website but it is 100% non-upgradable except for externals (external GPU, storage,...
04/04/2022 - 09:03
orangutan replied to dtpearson on Apple iMac 24" 2021, 4.5k Retina M1 8-Core CPU 8-Core GPU 8/256GB $1989 Delivered @ Amazon AU (Pricebeat @ Officeworks Expired)
Thanks. Statement from Apple seems like it is genuinely "sharing" memory without duplicating to other places and slowing down processes....
04/04/2022 - 08:55
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03/04/2022 - 20:15
orangutan replied to fireforce on Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro/16GB/512GB SSD $3374 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Just speculating… perhaps M1 has lower tolerance to heat?
30/03/2022 - 19:34
orangutan replied to congo on WAVLINK USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking $32.19, USB C to HDMI VGA Adapter $12 + Del ($0 Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Wavlink-RC Amazon AU
Sure possible, speed isn’t great, watch out for possible power supply failure…
30/03/2022 - 19:21
orangutan replied to ExtraSalt on Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro/16GB/512GB SSD $3374 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Totally agree. Saw a new one in Costco, so much bulkier compared to previous generation. I still love my 15" MBP 2019, thin and light,...
26/03/2022 - 09:10
orangutan replied to brizzymate on Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Pro/16GB/512GB SSD $3374 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Why buy with gift card in the first place? Unfortunately no way to refund gift card balance, not just Apple but everywhere, very sorry for...
26/03/2022 - 09:07
orangutan commented on GL.inet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Secure Travel Wi-Fi Router $59.42 Delivered @ GL.inet Amazon AU
Dump question... in WIFI repeater mode, speed drops to half. Say I repeat a 2.4G WIFI from hotel, expect the speed to drop from 300Mbps to...
18/03/2022 - 14:59
orangutan commented on TP-Link Litewave 5-Port Gigabit Switch (LS1005G) $14.50 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Linksys used to be cheaper, still using one 24/7. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/450300
18/03/2022 - 09:02
orangutan replied to brizzymate on 10% off Apple MacBook Pro 14" 2021 Models with M1 Pro: e.g. 512GB SSD Space Grey $2699 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
What kind? MS Office? Not sure what you mean by unable to install, were the software for macOS or Windows or something else? Definitely...
10/03/2022 - 14:15
orangutan replied to sdefrtgyuiuy on Recycle Batteries for Free @ Bunnings
Where can I dispose laptop battery? Dismantled internal type as it no longer holding charge but don't know where to dispose. My last...
04/03/2022 - 08:24
orangutan replied to contrafibularities on Apple iPhone 11 64GB $846 Delivered @ Amazon AU ($803.70 via Price Beat @ Officeworks)
My goodness... you might be scammed! Check your card, call your bank! If you bank called, doubt they know $799 was to purchase an iPhone,...
01/03/2022 - 13:40
orangutan replied to placard on Buy 3, Get The 4th Tyre Free on Ecopia Car and SUV Tyres @ Bridgestone
Ecopia actually not bad, currently on my sedan and lower noise than the originals - think it was Turanza something. The advertised fuel...
01/03/2022 - 11:03
orangutan replied to WrightRightWriteRite on Dune 4WD 2x2m Caravan Car Awning $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Anaconda
Roof rack expected to add more drag than this awning. Nonetheless it does add small amount of drag area and some increase in coefficient of...
14/02/2022 - 09:23
orangutan replied to 8200 on Get $100 off Logbook Servicing & Free 1-Year Roadside Assistance When You Book Online @ mycar Tyre & Auto
Independently run business I believe, so depending on which garage you go… I personally had both good and bad experience with different...
14/02/2022 - 06:45
orangutan replied to orangutan on Acronis True Image 2021 Perpetual License: 1 Device $19.99, 3 Devices $29.99 Delivered @ Acronis Australia via Amazon AU
NVM, found solution after a quick search. https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforwindows/userguide/howto_baremetal_recovery.html?ver=50
11/02/2022 - 08:20
orangutan replied to Cousin IT on Acronis True Image 2021 Perpetual License: 1 Device $19.99, 3 Devices $29.99 Delivered @ Acronis Australia via Amazon AU
Done this on VMs, but not sure how to restore a physical machine?
11/02/2022 - 07:18
orangutan replied to mbcd on [Box Damaged] Samsung (LF32TU870VEXXY) TU87F 32" 4K UHD HDR10 Thunderbolt Monitor $599 + Shipping ($0 SYD C&C) @ Online Computer
Thanks for sharing this :) I'm surprise that the Samsung having washed image issue, thought main advantage of VA panel is contrast? Think...
02/02/2022 - 10:07
orangutan replied to netsurfer on [Box Damaged] Samsung (LF32TU870VEXXY) TU87F 32" 4K UHD HDR10 Thunderbolt Monitor $599 + Shipping ($0 SYD C&C) @ Online Computer
Thanks for all the feedback. I have U2421HE and a P2419HC side by side, Ultrasharp does produce better color range especially working with...
26/01/2022 - 13:24
orangutan commented on [Box Damaged] Samsung (LF32TU870VEXXY) TU87F 32" 4K UHD HDR10 Thunderbolt Monitor $599 + Shipping ($0 SYD C&C) @ Online Computer
Have been considering this for a long time, but worry about image quality (brightness, contrast, etc). How does it compare to Dell P or...
25/01/2022 - 23:07