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G-rig on Google Pixel 6 128GB $799, Pixel 6 Pro 128GB $1099 Outright Delivered @ Telstra (Telstra ID Required)

Has the best speakers out of any phone over IMO, no idea what you are talking about. why did they change the fingerprint, it’s been six...

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Francis82 on Google Pixel 6 128GB $799, Pixel 6 Pro 128GB $1099 Outright Delivered @ Telstra (Telstra ID Required)

Of course, and the fingerprint isn't as bad as peoples emotions let on either. You just have to hold it for 1/4 a second longer.

Danthemanz commented on 6-in-1 USB C Hub [email protected] HDMI, 1000M Ethernet, 2x USB3.0, PD 87W $26.15 Delivered @ HARIBOL Amazon AU
Nice, been eyeing this off as there are limited options for hdmi 2.0 and Ethernet. Mine was $29 something. Glad I waited.

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netsurfer on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

I found it didn't scale too well in multi, a little shocking actually. If they are correct I suspect it's hard limited the cpu cores...

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df2302ls on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

Will likley be the same unless the dollar moves a lot. You may get a couple of bucks better from a 10% sale down the line, but only on the...

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hopper on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

It wasn't the worst, but lacking the other buttons was more annoying then having the volume/brightness slider etc IMO. Should have kept it...

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netsurfer on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

The display, design, ports, camera, thermals, multi monitor support etc etc makes the entry level model very appealing to many I imagine....

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Chipipoy on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

Screw driver through the screen. "Sorry hunny, i need to get the new one, this one just died".

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ajbee on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

Depends on if you want the 120hz mininled screen. If not, the MBP m1 or even the Air, with 16gb ram would give you the future proofing you...

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GoldenDragon888 on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

5 years without an update, you must have worked very hard at that!

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pixxelpusher on MacBook Pro: 14" 8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $2658.70; 16" 10-Core $3311 @ Apple On Campus (e.g. Australian Education Union)

You are dreaming my friend.

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Danthemanz on New Wedding Gowns up to 85% off + $10 Delivery @ Pearls and Roses Bridal

14 up votes, the married millennials know what I'm talking about. Poor Gen-X-ers...

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Dreamcast on New Wedding Gowns up to 85% off + $10 Delivery @ Pearls and Roses Bridal

Not if your wife earns much more!

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Vinodra on Sony WH-1000XM4B Noise Cancelling Headphones $335.75 ($285.75 with Latitude Pay) + Delivery from $8 ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys

I didnt like them either, sold them in 3 days. My issues were the sound. But i think the issue is $250 on wireless headphones doesnt leave...

Danthemanz commented on Flyhal FC600 Two Batteries RTR 1/16 2.4G 4WD 60km/h Brushless RC Car US$79.10 (~A$110) CN Stock Delivered @ Banggood
Thanks for the post, always so hard to know what has real upgrades and what is decent value! I have a cheaper but faster car from a few...

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Jimothy Wongingtons on Apple & Apple Education Store: 5% Cashback (7% Cashback with ANZ Max for non-Edu Store only, Exclusions Apply) @ Cashrewards

Or anything anyone would want to buy at full price from Apple. Apple products are much better value at the start of their product cycle...

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netsurfer on [eBay Plus] Samsung 980 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD $208.25 + $40 Steam Gift Card via Redemption @ BPC Tech eBay

Well that certainly escalated.... Ive owned all the samsung consumer SSDs, PCI-E 4 was never a defining factor for my purchase and i think...

Danthemanz commented on [eBay Plus] Samsung 980 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD $208.25 + $40 Steam Gift Card via Redemption @ BPC Tech eBay
Great price on a great SSD (i own one). But the obsession with the interface speed of SSDs just makes me laugh. I doubt people are copying...

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PainToad on Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller - Robot White $76 Delivered @ Amazon AU

Correct, but they still have Bluetooth. They need a firmware update from a windows PC to not have dropout issues though. After that they...

Danthemanz commented on AmEx Platinum Charge/Centurion Card Statement Credits Dining Offer - up to $300 Back at Participating Brands @ American Express
Business platinum? What a ripper offer. Finally an offer that’s not for the kids of ozbargain ;) Edit. Not in my offer list for Business...

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Edamamme on [eBay Plus] WD Black SN750 SE 1TB NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD $144.30 (OOS), SN750 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD $159 Delivered @ Shopping Express eBay

Peak read/write is rarely the bottleneck in an ssd. Given the gen4 model is dram-less, I’d suspect it’s a much worse general performer....

Danthemanz commented on $421.45-$522.26 iPad 2, 3, 4, 5 Trade-in Value When Purchasing Selected Microsoft Surface Devices @ Microsoft via CEXchange
Man, I sold off like 4 old iPads for something like $150 recently….. Grrrr

Danthemanz commented on Toshiba 16TB Enterprise MG08ACA16TE 7200RPM 3.5" Hard Drive ~$507.30 Delivered @ Newegg (USA)
Personally I had a Toshiba enterprise raid 5 array running in my home for 5 years, never lost even a sector. I cannot keep up with my...

Danthemanz commented on AmEx Statement Credits: Spend $400, Get $80 Back at Hilton/Marriot | Spend $350, Get $50 at IHG | Spend $300, Get $60 at Wyndham
Nice try NSW police....

So you have a nursery for all your seedlings? Must be nice....

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darcbohs on [Pre Order] $1200 off Any iPhone 13 on a $99/M Telstra 24m Plan (Port-in & New Customer) In-Store @ JB Hi-Fi

Put money in hole, now shut up! Seriously though, you need to port out of Telstra in August ;)

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Freeskater on [Pre Order] $1200 off Any iPhone 13 on a $99/M Telstra 24m Plan (Port-in & New Customer) In-Store @ JB Hi-Fi

Of course you can. In fact probably more accurately with a proper depreciation model." Paying something off" in a phone plan would be...

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Jaystea on [Pre Order] $1200 off Any iPhone 13 on a $99/M Telstra 24m Plan (Port-in & New Customer) In-Store @ JB Hi-Fi

Yep, wouldn't change my number. Told me it was flagged as a special deal associated to the number I ported initially.

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Chris890 on [Pre Order] $1200 off Any iPhone 13 on a $99/M Telstra 24m Plan (Port-in & New Customer) In-Store @ JB Hi-Fi

$1699, but yes a lot of money. If you are after an iPhone with an amazing camera it’s certainly appealing with a voucher. I’ll take...

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Jaystea on [Pre Order] $1200 off Any iPhone 13 on a $99/M Telstra 24m Plan (Port-in & New Customer) In-Store @ JB Hi-Fi

I got denied last year, had to pay it out. What a waste of time. Worked the year before though. I’ve ported out this year, but I’m on...