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virtual81 replied to harshbdmmaster718 on Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD Memory Card + Adapter 512GB $79, 256GB $49, 128GB $26 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Dunno what's going on, i can browse Amazon jp, but cannot login to it. My account works on au, us, uk, dk etc... but .jp just returns "We…
10/04/2024 - 23:30
virtual81 replied to netsurfer on Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD Memory Card + Adapter 512GB $79, 256GB $49, 128GB $26 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Not really, MLC and TLC SD cards exist with a pSLC mode (psuedo SLC, 1 bit stored per cell), they are just almost impossible for regular…
10/04/2024 - 17:44
virtual81 replied to sbcbakedbeans on Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD $410.68 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
No issues on my Samsung 840 1TB SATA drive, nor Crucial 2TB SATA drive. I wonder if you have some other kind of bottleneck? A dodgy config…
10/04/2024 - 17:09
virtual81 commented on LG 27UP850N 27" 4K UHD IPS Monitor $399 + Delivery ($0 C&C) + 1% Fee (0% for Cards) @ Umart
60Hz needs to stop being a thing. I was anti high refresh rate once in the past, but now i can tell in just a moment if a monitor has a…
10/04/2024 - 13:58
virtual81 replied to brettrobo on Renogy 1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter $167.99 Shipped (after 20% coupon) @ Renogy eBay
You might not have the **capacitance** to understand. I really stretched that one didn't I.
10/04/2024 - 13:48
virtual81 replied to BargainDoubter on Rapoo MT760 Multi-Mode 4000 DPI Wireless Mouse $38.99 + Delivery ($0 Prime/ $59 Spend) @ LH-RAPOO-US-DirectStore Amazon AU
Backs my personal experience with the brand. 1 of 1 product purchased... It worked, but was still kinda shitty. Was hoping for a really…
09/04/2024 - 13:58
virtual81 replied to Claire Naps on Microsoft 365 Personal - 1yr Subscription $89 ($84 with eBay Plus) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bing Lee eBay
SaveOnIT have been around for years, very reliable, i also buy a family pack. 6 licences for ~ $20 more than the price of 1
05/04/2024 - 16:00
virtual81 replied to jv on Mismatched Socks (3 Socks) $1 + Shipping (Free C&C Melb) @ Smooth Sales
Woosh. Gotta have some years on you to understand this one.
05/04/2024 - 12:37
virtual81 replied to sbcbakedbeans on Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD $410.68 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Any substance to that claim it would struggle to stream assets in CP2077? Like a video demo or something?
02/04/2024 - 20:10
virtual81 replied to Clear on [Pre Order] Nothing Phone (2a) 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $529 Delivered ($0 C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi
If an Aldi item is competitively priced and cannot be found elsewhere cheaper then... yeah.. it is a bargain. Sorry you don't see it that…
28/03/2024 - 17:15
virtual81 replied to dbell on [PC, Steam] Sons of The Forest $32.96 (25% off) @ Steam
Really finding the first one a grind/drag. Any tips?
18/03/2024 - 15:51
virtual81 commented on Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD Memory Card + Adapter 512GB $79, 256GB $49, 128GB $26 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I'm still always on the lookout for fast, reliable and durable cards for Raspberry Pi Projects. My prefered options exist but are locked…
10/03/2024 - 15:39
virtual81 replied to khmerunited on Lenovo ThinkPad E Series R5-7530U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, WUXGA IPS 300nits: E14 G5 14" or E16 G1 16" $849 Delivered @ Lenovo
Same battery. The 16" might use it a tad quicker with more display area to backlight.
10/03/2024 - 14:05
virtual81 replied to Rojohe on Wera Kraft Form Kompakt W1 Wartung Maintenance Bit Set $164.60 Delivered @ Amazon Germany via AU
I wanted to think this... but caved and bought it. No regrets. Yeah, it's expensive, but it covers a massive amount of common tasks and is…
28/02/2024 - 16:02
virtual81 replied to geekcohen on Quansheng UV K5 (8) Walkie Talkie US$15.40 (~A$24.66) Delivered (New Customers Only) @ Factory Direct Collected via AliExpress
Unless you have a licence, every band is out of band. And also the harmonics on these are almost always terrible so even with a licence…
22/02/2024 - 13:47
virtual81 commented on NetGear Nighthawk RAXE500 Wi-Fi 6E Router $750 (RRP $1,099) Delivered @ Amazon AU
Lots of discussion in here about 6E and short range and coverage issues. I understand some don't have a choice, but for those that do, why…
15/02/2024 - 20:57
virtual81 commented on Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Graphite Compact Wireless Mouse $84 Delivered @ Amazon AU (Officeworks Price Beat $79.80)
I miss when this tier of mouse was $50 on sale. Still got and love the MX Anywhere 2, just insane how $84 is now considered a deal.
12/02/2024 - 22:30
virtual81 replied to Homr on Lenovo L24m-40 23.8" 100Hz FHD IPS 75W USB-C Monitor w/ 4x USB-A Hub $199 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Mwave (OW PB from $189.05)
Quick look at rtings says no. If you do go looking for charging, you need more than just a C port, it does need to also support USP-PD.
10/02/2024 - 13:25
virtual81 replied to Homr on Lenovo L24m-40 23.8" 100Hz FHD IPS 75W USB-C Monitor w/ 4x USB-A Hub $199 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ Mwave (OW PB from $189.05)
Yep, USB Power Delivery spec, laptop can negotiate 20 volts from the USB on the monitor while also using it as an extra display. This is…
10/02/2024 - 13:23
virtual81 replied to TheContact on Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 White $43.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Lucky Petter via Amazon AU
In this case if i were Google I'd issue a statement saying something along the lines... We've included stalking protection for Apple…
15/01/2024 - 17:57
virtual81 commented on Apple Airtag 4 Pack $132.30 Delivered + Payment Surcharge (0.95%) @ digiDirect
Just passing through, not done any of my own research yet, but thought this might be a good place to ask. Is there any other tag like think…
14/01/2024 - 17:01
virtual81 replied to [Deactivated] on Uniden 2W UHF 2-Way Radio UH620-2DLX (Pack of 2 Radios) $135 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Bing Lee
Illegal even with a ham license if using it outside ham frequencies.
30/12/2023 - 21:16
virtual81 replied to WhyThingsCostMoney on BACKBONE One Mobile Gaming Controller for Android and iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) - 2nd Gen $125 Delivered @ Backbone Amazon AU
Thanks for the link, this is where is lead. "There are no results for backbone one game compatability list" And it's fairly clear and…
30/12/2023 - 21:07
virtual81 replied to sparklemotion on Ryobi 36V 5Ah Twin Battery Pack $299 + Delivery ($0 OnePass/ C&C/ in-Store) @ Bunnings
Batteries should ALWAYS be in watt hours. Voltage is also import to know, but AmpHours is pretty useless for comparing unless all other…
27/12/2023 - 13:47
virtual81 commented on BACKBONE One Mobile Gaming Controller for Android and iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) - 2nd Gen $125 Delivered @ Backbone Amazon AU
This any good for World Of Warships ? Any idea how i'd know what games it works with?
26/12/2023 - 18:17
virtual81 replied to M00Cow on GME 5W UHF CB Handheld Radio IP67 (TX6600S) $336.75 (Was $449) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Autobarn
I'd be running an Icom for anything serious. GMEs build quality is great in some aspects, but lacking in others.
26/12/2023 - 17:21
virtual81 replied to edwinzcx on Microsoft 365 Family 6 Users 1 Year $99 + $16.50 Delivery + Surcharge @ SaveOnIT
Family / 6 users or single user? ~ $97 looks like the single user licence price.
22/12/2023 - 17:29
virtual81 commented on [Android] Radarbot: Speed Camera Radar Detector - Pro Lifetime Free @ Google Play Store & Apple App Store (Expired)
Complete scam. 1) for the ads and rubbish. 2) for presenting as if it's a radar detector. A phone can NOT detect RaDAR nor LiDAR. edit -…
25/11/2023 - 13:45
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