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Click_It on Lenovo 27" IdeaCentre All-in-One PC Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB DDR, 512GB SSD $897 Delivery / Pickup @ Officeworks

You’d turn it on to check if it boots.

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Techie4066 on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger BQ-CC55 and 4x2000 mAh AA Batteries $32 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Bing Lee

You know if they perform well each charge or not based on the amount you've fed into the charger. It also tells you the voltage at every...

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Techie4066 on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger BQ-CC55 and 4x2000 mAh AA Batteries $32 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Bing Lee

You can choose what rate (current) to charge at for optimal life of a cell, and they do extra functionality like refresh a cell and check...

happychappy1 commented on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger BQ-CC55 and 4x2000 mAh AA Batteries $32 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Bing Lee
PSA. This is not a better price than getting the batteries on their own if you don't need the charger. It's not a particularly good...

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wetwork on Panasonic Eneloop Pro 950mAh AAA Rechargeable Batteries 4pk $18 ($16.20 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime /$39+) @ Amazon AU

500 charge cycles on the Pro vs 2100 times

That's not a good solution. You need to be at a good height to be able to type with your arms at a comfortable ergonomic angle. A better...

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JoJoker on Apple MacBook Pro 14" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 16GB/1TB Space Grey $2987 + Delivery ($0 to Metro Areas/ C&C) @ Officeworks

https://9to5mac.com/2022/04/25/microsoft-teams-apple-silicon-mac/

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TeeJay on Apple MacBook Pro 14" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 16GB/1TB Space Grey $2987 + Delivery ($0 to Metro Areas/ C&C) @ Officeworks

But you need a DisplayLink adapter, which isn't ideal given resolution and bandwidth limitations. Plus drivers.

happychappy1 commented on Belkin 37W Dual Port Fast Car Charger $24.46 + Shipping ($0 with Prime/$39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I got this for $24 from JB priced matched with DJ in mid April.

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cauilfield on Apple MacBook Pro 14" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 16GB/1TB Space Grey $2987 + Delivery ($0 to Metro Areas/ C&C) @ Officeworks

Teams is a universal app now, so it supports Apple Silicon. The only thing is that the audio redirect driver is still on Intel. The other...

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congo on Apple MacBook Pro 14" 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU 16GB/1TB Space Grey $2987 + Delivery ($0 to Metro Areas/ C&C) @ Officeworks

If you need more than one external display then you'll need the MBP. However, the difference is that the AOC price is about 2150 for the...

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techno2000 on Belkin BOOSTCHARGE PRO 4-Port Gan Charger 108W White $90.35 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Still a new technology.

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justtoreply on Belkin 68W Dual USB-C GaN Wall Charger $49 (RRP $89.95) Delivered @ Amazon AU

It doesn't.

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onlinepred on AUDIOENGINE A2+ Active Speakers with Bluetooth (Black, Red, White) $359.10 (Was $399) Delivered / SYD C&C @ Apollo HiFi

You need to use the DS1 stands to angle it upwards and provide some isolation from the table. Positioning matters. There is bass, but not...

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Fergy1987 on AUDIOENGINE A2+ Active Speakers with Bluetooth (Black, Red, White) $359.10 (Was $399) Delivered / SYD C&C @ Apollo HiFi

Yep, I got the A2 (the version before this), and I've had them for 12 years now. Still going strong. I use them with the D1 DAC for better...

happychappy1 commented on 37 Degrees South Adults' Unisex Polyester Thermal Top Black - $10 (Club Price) + $7.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Anaconda
Socks need to be much harder wearing to last.

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bkhm on 37 Degrees South Adults' Unisex Polyester Thermal Top Black - $10 (Club Price) + $7.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Anaconda

I find my merinos last me 10+ years with regular use when needed, and they don't need much washing, so less maintenance. And they don't...

happychappy1 commented on 37 Degrees South Adults' Unisex Polyester Thermal Top Black - $10 (Club Price) + $7.99 Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Anaconda
I recommend Icebreaker Oasis Leggings and Long Sleeve top - 200 gsm merino - over these plastic thermals.

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nofate on [Back Order] Philips Hue E27 White Ambience LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit $102 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Thanks for confirming. I would definitely buy one if it didn’t do that. I hate PWM as it causes headaches.

happychappy1 commented on [Back Order] Philips Hue E27 White Ambience LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit $102 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Do these have PWM dimming? (if you put a camera to it, can you see strobing/lines)

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georgev on Join JB Hi-Fi Perks and Get $10 Voucher (Valid for 28 Days) @ JB Hi-Fi

not possible unless you buy the stuff and resell it.

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ihfree on Belkin 30W USB-C Wall Charger (White) $24.95 ($14.95 with Perks) + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

It’s changed recently, but honestly, I’ve been using mine for at least a year now on a regular basis and have no issues. One thing...

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ozisaver on Belkin 30W USB-C Wall Charger (White) $24.95 ($14.95 with Perks) + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

USB-A doesn’t support PD handshake, so it can’t fast charge with many devices.

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Charlie Dont Surf on Belkin 30W USB-C Wall Charger (White) $24.95 ($14.95 with Perks) + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Cables aren’t that bad. You can get decent ones for about $10. A bit more if you want USB3.1 gen 2 capability, but for charging cables...

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chartparker on Apple MacBook Air 2020 13.3" with M1 Chip, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD $1,587 Delivered @ Amazon AU

There is a pre-built one. It's available at the Apple store - just get the model with 8 GPU cores, then spec it to 1TB and 16GB, and you'll...

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arctan on ROMOSS 20000mAh 2-Way USB-C 50W PD QC3.0 Power Bank $44.99 Delivered @ Romossde eBay

Not with 30w/20V, 1.5A output. But honestly it's not bad for the peace of mind it offers. practically cant kill it and it actually uses...

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arctan on ROMOSS 20000mAh 2-Way USB-C 50W PD QC3.0 Power Bank $44.99 Delivered @ Romossde eBay

I use the Belkin 20k PD one: https://www.amazon.com.au/Belkin-Portable-Charger-20000mAh-Capacity/dp/B086R56QVZ It supports 30W output on...

happychappy1 commented on ROMOSS 20000mAh 2-Way USB-C 50W PD QC3.0 Power Bank $44.99 Delivered @ Romossde eBay
Reviews aren't great on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/ROMOSS-20000mAh-Portable-Compatible-Nintendo/dp/B089NLMKK8 Looks like it fails...

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boomramada on Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" i5-1135G7/8GB/128GB SSD 2 in 1 Device (Platinum) with Black Keyboard $995 + Post @ Harvey Norman

Only if your workflow is single task. If you use a lot of chrome tabs, 8GB isn’t great