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orangutan replied to Thaal Sinestro on Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with RFS 18-45mm Lens Kit $1096 (RRP $1399) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
My wife wants everything in focus between her and distant mountains when traveling, so smartphone camera is best. I want better subject…
14/04/2024 - 21:42
orangutan replied to kungfuman on Tesla Model 3 LR $72,700 Delivered (Was $73,700) + On-Road Cost @ Tesla
Good on you for able to afford an EV and self-contained charging infrastructure at home, please don’t make fun of others who either…
05/04/2024 - 06:46
orangutan replied to utsc on HSBC Premier World Mastercard: 2 Complimentary Airport Lounge Dragon Passes Every Year, $1=1.5qff 1st Year, $0 Annual Fee @ HSBC
According to HSBC the card may be withdrawn, this is what they told me, I suppose they will probably give a bit of notice if so.
30/03/2024 - 07:58
orangutan commented on OM System OM-1 Camera Body $2200 (Was $2999) + $11.90 Delivery ($0 SYD/BNE C&C) + Surcharge @ CameraPro
Is this really good value? I mean M43 system is great because body can be compact, lightweight and consequently more affordable, but does…
29/03/2024 - 08:40
orangutan replied to Brrrrt on Dell Latitude 3440 i5-1235U, 64GB DDR4, 2TB SSD, 14" FHD IPS 60Hz Laptop $1099 Delivered ($0 C&C) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
Do you think Macbook Air M2 with 8Gb and 256Gb SSD for $1600 a good value?
27/03/2024 - 19:20
orangutan commented on Free 600ml Drink (Minimum Spend $4.95) When Completing Feedback @ KFC
Anyone know the actual web address to lodge feedback and get the drink? The store near my place print crappy receipt, can’t scan.
14/03/2024 - 19:34
orangutan replied to Look Up on $5000 off Standard Range Single, $7500 off Long Range Single, $10,000 off Long Range Dual Polestar 2 MY24 EVs @ Polestar
Anything needing extended “stimulus” especially from gov likely isn’t a good investment. When petrol price reach $3/L, very likely…
09/03/2024 - 15:56
orangutan commented on Logitech Combo Touch iPad Pro 12.9-Inch Keyboard Case $189 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Does not last long. Have a 11” for I think 16 months, rubber started to “loosen up” only after several months, or expand if you will.…
07/03/2024 - 12:50
orangutan replied to rake on Apple Education Store: 8% Cashback (Exclusions Apply) ＠ ShopBack
😵‍💫 too complex, forget about it.
02/03/2024 - 09:26
orangutan replied to rake on Apple Education Store: 8% Cashback (Exclusions Apply) ＠ ShopBack
A little confused. The invoice I guess might show the gift card $x included at $0, but the amount payable is still $y, not $y - $x, so the…
02/03/2024 - 08:56
orangutan replied to holdenmg on Nikon Promotional Bonus Item Typical Delivery Time
Not specific to any promotion, any previous promotion whether cashback or lens or whatever, wish to know how long it normally take to…
27/02/2024 - 12:47
orangutan posted a forum topic Nikon Promotional Bonus Item Typical Delivery Time
Nikon periodically issue promotions with bonus item via redemption. Can anyone share how long it takes for bonus item to arrive after…
27/02/2024 - 12:24
orangutan commented on Lenovo Legion Slim 5i AMD 14" Gen8 16GB Vs Apple MacBook 13" M2 Air 16GB
Why not Yoga Slim? https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/yoga-slim-7i-gen-9-(14-inch-intel)/83cvcto1wwau1 By the…
25/02/2024 - 20:59
orangutan replied to kanu666 on Dell G3223Q 32" 4K UHD IPS 144Hz Gaming Monitor $669.90 Delivered @ Dell
sorry to hear about your experience, glad that you shared.
25/02/2024 - 15:32
orangutan replied to PilonDo on Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core w/TB3 Cable (Thunderbolt Dock for Mac & Windows) Dual 4K-60Hz, 40Gbps $85 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Intel Mac should be able to support multiple external displays. have you check settings on your Mac?
23/02/2024 - 07:48
orangutan commented on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 R5-7530U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, 14" WUXGA OLED 400nits HDR 60Hz $999 Delivered + Surcharge @ Centre Com
Looking for a general purpose laptop, this seems well but too bad no Thunderbolt to work with my TB dock 😕… so close…
18/02/2024 - 21:08
orangutan replied to mantichoral on Apple MacBook Pro M2 Max 2023, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Space Grey, 14” $3,997 Metro Delivered/OnePass/in-Store Pickup @ Officeworks
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/qualcomm-x-elite-arm-soc-to-launch-in-2024-with-next-version-of-windows
17/02/2024 - 16:02
orangutan commented on ZWO Seestar S50 All-in-One Smart Telescope, Wi-Fi & BT $832.99 ($813.39 eBay Plus) Shipped @ Ausriver via eBay
250mm focal length,f/5, 1920x1080 Sony sensor, is it really that good?
17/02/2024 - 14:10
orangutan commented on Kamiq Runout Small SUV from $32,990 Driveaway (Manufacturer's Recommended Driveaway Price) @ Skoda Dealers
Turbo charged petrol engine any good? Heard some horror stories about hose bursting, manifold cracks, etc. Turbo charge system operates at…
14/02/2024 - 13:36
orangutan commented on Apple MacBook Pro M2 Max 2023, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Space Grey, 14” $3,997 Metro Delivered/OnePass/in-Store Pickup @ Officeworks
ARM Windows laptops are entering the market soon, probably 2nd half. I’m trying to hold off purchase probably till end of the year,…
13/02/2024 - 08:50
orangutan replied to Chookt on ½ Price: Connoisseur Ice Cream 1L Tub Varieties $6 | 20x EDR Points on Apple Gift Card (Limit 10 Cards Per Day) @ Woolworths
Could get $240 Apple gift card now if buying a Mac from Apple Edu store.
13/02/2024 - 08:43
orangutan commented on 20x Flybuys Points on Apple Gift Cards @ Coles
Probably not directly relevant but which is better - Flybuy or Everyday Rewards? Some say WW usually follows the next week...? Anyway, just…
02/02/2024 - 10:47
orangutan commented on Epson EcoTank ET-1810 Wireless Colour Inkjet Printer (Black) $186.12 Delivered @ Amazon AU (Price Beat $176.79 @ Officeworks)
Not used one before but looks like dye ink? Probably good for immediate presentation but not for extended storage, and remember to keep…
01/02/2024 - 21:05
orangutan replied to SmiTTy on 200 Velocity Points on First 7-Eleven Fuel Purchase, 400 on Second, 600 on Third @ Velocity (in-App Activation Required)
They are changing fuel lock discount to 25c max in Feb, probably time to retire your chopper anyway…
01/02/2024 - 13:46
orangutan replied to bambolayo on Apple MacBook Pro M2 Max 2023, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Silver or Space Gray, 16" or 14" $4497 Each Metro Delivered/ C&C @ Officeworks
Honestly no need to be a “fan” of any brand, simply treat the products as tools. If one tool does what you want and was reliable, then…
27/01/2024 - 16:43
orangutan replied to Carnivean on Lenovo L32p-30 4K UHD Monitor (31.5", IPS, 60Hz, USB-C) $399 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Kind of weird without vesa mount, are you sure?
27/01/2024 - 13:08
orangutan replied to gudplr on Sydney to Tokyo Direct Return Flights from $999 & Free Domestic Flights in Japan (Fly May/Jun/Aug/Sep 2024) @ All Nippon Airways
Not entirely true. If only at city area, buses and metros are very good. If going out to national parks of less populated area, can save…
27/01/2024 - 11:21
orangutan replied to GS9891 on Sydney to Tokyo Direct Return Flights from $999 & Free Domestic Flights in Japan (Fly May/Jun/Aug/Sep 2024) @ All Nippon Airways
BNE/OOL losing airlines… From my personal experience, BNE has very poor custom service (bio-security checks), the officers there treated…
27/01/2024 - 11:13
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