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amaslam replied to Cleremy on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro i5 9500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi $248 ($241.80 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Bneacttrader eBay
This is all driven by the integrated graphics which is Intel UHD 630 and this is the maximum resolution and refresh rate that can be done…
01/12/2023 - 01:51
amaslam replied to sydneybargainer on [Refurb] Dell OptiPlex 7070 Micro i5 9500T 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Wi-Fi $248 ($241.80 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Bneacttrader eBay
6 year older system (processor is 4th Gen Intel - Q2-2013 rel) vs the I5-9500T in the Dell (9th Gen Intel - rel Q2-2019). Can it run…
30/11/2023 - 15:35
amaslam commented on Motorola Moto E13, Android 13 GO, 2GB / 64GB, 5000mAh $29 (Bonus $35 Optus SIM) @ Woolworths
Don't buy 2 GB RAM phones, they're super slow and even with updates and minimal apps there is always a delay between press and response.…
27/11/2023 - 14:23
amaslam replied to first in line on [PS4, XB1] Hogwarts Legacy $39 + $9 Delivery ($0 C&C / OnePass) @ Target
It's got a decent story but you do spend a lot of time 'grinding' building up XP, skills. Seeing char 1,3,5,7,9 in that order sort of…
22/11/2023 - 21:54
amaslam replied to lonewolf on TP-Link LiteWave Gigabit Switch 5-Port $16, 8-Port $25 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
That's what I thought as well for a while but the wired connection on even 2023 TVs is 100 Mbit. The wireless can actually be faster. Other…
22/11/2023 - 20:45
amaslam commented on TP-Link LiteWave Gigabit Switch 5-Port $16, 8-Port $25 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I've been using a 8 port tp-link GB switch for about 5 yrs straight (not even a day of wonkiness). Just works, if and when it does give up…
20/11/2023 - 14:23
amaslam commented on ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 Laptop: 16" FHD, AMD Ryzen 7530U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, W11 Home $847 Delivered (Was $2119) @ Lenovo Store
The 12.2 inch screen is a bit small but I find the 13.3 inch screen size just right. I recently bought the Yoga 370 (13.3 inch touchscreen)…
02/11/2023 - 15:54
amaslam replied to davidl820 on ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 Laptop: 16" FHD, AMD Ryzen 7530U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, W11 Home $847 Delivered (Was $2119) @ Lenovo Store
14 inch screen for kids. The next standard size is 15.6 inch. This one is a 16 inch so will definitely be a 'chonky' one for the…
02/11/2023 - 14:08
amaslam commented on [VIC, ACT] $5 for Quarter Chicken, Chips and Drink @ El-Jannah
El-Jannah varies by location. The original one in Granville is consistent but trying a few others the garlic sauce is about the only good…
01/11/2023 - 15:10
amaslam commented on Scoot Return to Singapore $304 (Direct), Bangkok $281 (via Sin), Phuket $291, Kuala L. $241, Hong Kong $436, Greece $718 @ IWTF
Just do a total cost including luggage. Just took Scoot last month and it was fine as I was expecting an LCC. Good: 1. New plane, clean,…
01/11/2023 - 11:33
amaslam replied to Grok on [Opened] Samsung U32R590 32" 4K UHD Curved Monitor $330.65 ($322.87 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Ultrastore eBay
Maybe the whole truck flipped on it's side, quite a variety of bits for box damaged.
30/10/2023 - 14:24
amaslam replied to Gdsamp on Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 Laptop: AMD 7530U CPU, 14" Screen (1920 x 1200), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD $888 Delivered @ Lenovo
I've only tried them for Windows 10 key once. Usually use Gamer outlet which has been fine for Office. That said I did see some recent 'not…
24/10/2023 - 23:03
amaslam replied to Enjoyin on Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 Laptop: AMD 7530U CPU, 14" Screen (1920 x 1200), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD $888 Delivered @ Lenovo
No, most laptops don't come with an Office license. However you can get them from places like scdkeys or gamer outlet. Just follow the…
24/10/2023 - 22:28
amaslam commented on Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 Laptop: AMD 7530U CPU, 14" Screen (1920 x 1200), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD $888 Delivered @ Lenovo
This is a decent (just) laptop but it has one major weakness and that is the display. To keep these low prices these washed out screens are…
24/10/2023 - 14:08
amaslam replied to amosmilburn on [Refurb] Dell 7460 AIO i5-8500 3.0GHz 16GB RAM 256GB NVMe SSD Plus 512GB SSD 24" $329.99 Delivered @ Bufferstock
All great tips and I do similar. For the dust can also use makeup brushes to get into smaller spaces. The one additional thing I tend to do…
25/09/2023 - 15:59
amaslam commented on Samsung TVs 75" QN95B $2199.60, 75" QN900B $3399.60, 75" QN800B $2599.60 Delivered @ Samsung EDU
My experience with after sales support has been good for the QN90B. The TV was fine but the solar remote started discharging very fast.…
25/09/2023 - 15:34
amaslam replied to cheepo on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 1GB $58 + Delivery @ Core Electronics
For arcade the Pi is just fine but I'm finding the SFFs these days handle the 32 bit onwards systems better. The scene is always on the…
13/09/2023 - 13:25
amaslam commented on Sony PlayStation PS5 Console (Disc) $699 (Click & Collect Only) @ Target
OK, more practical question. Can we do better than 5% discount on giftcards or combo with Shopback or other buying method? Start: 699 5%…
11/09/2023 - 10:22
amaslam commented on MyMaccas App Birthday Freebie
Got mine: It's in Rewards. Choice of Free Chips, Free Sundae or Free Cheeseburger.
06/09/2023 - 16:47
amaslam replied to dcep on [Used] Lenovo Yoga 370 13.3" Touch Laptop i5-7300U 8G 256G SSD+Stylus $237.15 ($231.57 eBay+) Delivered @ Maxtradinggroup eBay
This model does. Supports NVME and SATA SSD M-key. The users guide also shows how to replace it.
04/09/2023 - 09:06
amaslam replied to Bobbson Jagnut on [Used] Lenovo Yoga 370 13.3" Touch Laptop i5-7300U 8G 256G SSD+Stylus $237.15 ($231.57 eBay+) Delivered @ Maxtradinggroup eBay
Having done this to 3rd gen Intel and old AMD based APUs as well. So agree with you as long as the expectations are right. 1. RAM and SSD…
03/09/2023 - 15:45
amaslam commented on Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Player $576 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
It's been on OzB before (last time was July) and this is the most expensive it's been in those posts from the past. How is this a deal?…
03/09/2023 - 15:10
amaslam replied to flubba86 on PlayStation 5 Console Disc Edition $679.15 Delivered @ Amazon AU
It's easy to softmod and make it a very capable current + retro console. I play PS3 games off my NAS over the network. Many YouTube videos…
31/08/2023 - 14:59
amaslam replied to nightelves on 75% off China 9-Night Trip - $999pp Twin Share (Departs Sydney or Melbourne) @ TripADeal via Qantas Tour
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/business-travel-card/australian-citizens There are some significant…
25/08/2023 - 11:24
amaslam commented on Jetstar Return Fare: Japan from $475, Hawaii $382, NZ $243, Bali $227, Singapore $382, Fiji $428, Vietnam $305 @ IWTF
Have had good experiences with Jetstar in years past and a very bad one last year. The flight was one we've done several times before: SYD…
24/08/2023 - 08:59
amaslam replied to thesaintstoney on Gaming PC: Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 4070 12GB, B550-I, 16GB 3200MHZ RAM, 500GB M.2 SSD, 650W Bronze PSU $1548 + Post @ TechFast
It's a decent deal. There is a 2nd M.2 slot on the motherboard (one front, one back, total of 2) in case you want to add a storage drive…
22/08/2023 - 08:16
amaslam commented on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 R5-7530U, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, 16" WUXGA IPS 300nits Laptop $799 Delivered @ Lenovo
This 45% NTSC is what is killing so many of these otherwise fine laptop deals. I know they need to cut corners to get this price point but…
16/08/2023 - 12:00
amaslam replied to JunkyardDog on Lexar NM790 SSD: 2TB $129, 4TB $255, 1TB $65 Delivered @ BPC Tech
Yes, I've done this with a SK Hynix SSD. I got this one but didn't do extensive searching for cheapest. It comes with two thick and two…
09/08/2023 - 10:14
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