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Member Since 10/12/2020
Last Seen 31/07/2025
Location VIC

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john smith apples replied to barg99 on GMKtec G2 Mini PC with Intel N100, W11 Pro, 12GB DDR5, 512GB SSD US$87.92 (~A$134) Delivered @ GMKtec Office AliExpress
Yep on Ubuntu 24. Had to switch to 60 hz as for some reason 30 was the default. Streams well at 4k where my old Android box couldn't do it.
14/07/2025 - 19:07
john smith apples replied to bAps on Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones $296.65 ($279.20 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Sennheiser eBay
So have you listened to these headphones or are you just gonna turn your nose up because they're a Chinese brand and they're much cheaper?
17/06/2025 - 11:24
john smith apples replied to sphinxy on Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones $296.65 ($279.20 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Sennheiser eBay
I wouldn't say they're better - I'd say they're almost as good however they're a lot cheaper (1/3 the price). I can see there are at least…
17/06/2025 - 11:20
john smith apples replied to RickyBobby45 on [VIC] 19.2kWh Goodwe Battery for $5500 Installed with Federal Rebate @ Marshall Energy Solutions
I'm exactly the same. I looked into what kind of API is available for the goodwe inverter whether on the local network or on the cloud.…
17/06/2025 - 08:52
john smith apples replied to noisymime on [VIC] 19.2kWh Goodwe Battery for $5500 Installed with Federal Rebate @ Marshall Energy Solutions
That's a great price for the alpha ess. Who was the installer?
17/06/2025 - 08:46
john smith apples commented on Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones $296.65 ($279.20 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Sennheiser eBay
Save your money and get one of these: https://www.amazon.com.au/1MORE-Cancelling-Headphones-Bluetooth-Foldable-Headset/dp/B0B7NBXWDV
23/05/2025 - 06:56
john smith apples replied to DemocracyManifest on Sight & Sound Theatres Offers 'Jesus' Production for Free Easter Weekend Viewing
Behold, the shocking revelation revealed unto us! Our Lord Jesus's body was discovered not as scripture proclaimed, but adorned with Nike…
13/04/2025 - 21:58
john smith apples replied to Embaloo on Panasonic Eneloop Battery, 8-Pack (4 AA + 4 AAA) $32.05 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon DE via AU
Been trying to get AAA for 6 months. They're unobtanium in Melbourne at any IKEA. They don't exist
22/03/2025 - 19:17
john smith apples commented on 12 Pcs LiitoKala Rechargeable Ni-10/AAA 1.2V 1000mAh Batteries US$8.59 (~A$13.45) Delivered @ Liitokala Direct Store AliExpress
It's a pricing mistake on the 12x pack. Good luck getting them to honour it
20/03/2025 - 18:09
john smith apples commented on nbn Business FTTP 250/100 $85/Month for 6 Months with a Static IP ($100/Month Ongoing, ABN Required, New Customers) @ Superloop
I can't wait for Mr potato head to privatise the NBN. Literally everything about NBN will be better when it's owned and run by a private…
21/02/2025 - 07:21
john smith apples replied to Bonemusher on Selected Cleansers $10 or Less (Incl Avene, Banila Co, Bioderma, CeraVe + More) + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store/OnePass) @ Priceline
Don't waste your money on these uppity cleansers. Go down to ALDI and get a 1kg body wash for $4. Same stuff as these cleansers just a…
20/01/2025 - 19:28
john smith apples commented on Temu: 40% Cashback (Uncapped) New & Existing Customers @ Shopback
Still got that $40 minimum order for stuff in the Temu warehouse. Been trying to buy stuff for months but can't reach the threshold due to…
13/01/2025 - 19:22
john smith apples replied to bigjobme860 on [VIC, QLD, WA, NT] Tesla Model Y RWD (2024) Existing Inventory: $53,700 Delivered + On-Road Costs @Tesla
If your complaint is that the battery is oversized, buy a cheaper car with a smaller battery. I can't imagine how you think a car that…
11/01/2025 - 16:23
john smith apples replied to iDeker on Instant Air Purifier AP200 $79.23 Delivered @ Amazon
https://dynomight.net/ikea-purifier/ TLDR: the performance of the IKEA air purifiers is excellent. If you want the additional carbon filter…
15/12/2024 - 18:08
john smith apples commented on Instant Air Purifier AP200 $79.23 Delivered @ Amazon
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/foernuftig-air-purifier-white-70461960/ $100 IKEA air purifier $15 for replacement filter I have 3 of these.…
15/12/2024 - 17:56
john smith apples commented on Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Casual Plan 6-Month Expiry: 390MB, 110min Talk, 140 SMS & MMS $13 Delivered (Was $39) @ Telstra
This is the same company that used to charge 15c per megabyte on mobile. I see not much has changed since those dark days
10/12/2024 - 20:38
john smith apples replied to lachhelix on $4000 off GWM Ora Extended Range: $36,990 Driveaway (Was $40,990) @ GWM
Personally I reckon this car looks fine style wise. The really hideous styling is the newish rectangular style from Japan from various…
16/08/2024 - 08:52
john smith apples commented on All 1kg Coffee Bags $33 Each & Free Express Shipping @ AIRJO Coffee Roasters
Awesome deal! Just ordered 2kg of decaf
04/08/2024 - 08:03
john smith apples commented on Anyone tried switching from solar (gas boosted) to electric heat pump?
I electrified about 12 months ago and replaced a gas water heater with a heat pump. A few points: - yes you can set your heat pump water…
17/07/2024 - 16:08
john smith apples replied to noslappers on [VIC] 6.6kW Solar Package, Trina Solar Panels, 5kW Goodwe Inverter $2800 ($1400 Deposit, Was $2190) @ Marshall Energy Solutions
In my opinion batteries are not economic. It will be a few years before the price goes down to something reasonable. So for now we're…
16/06/2024 - 07:56
john smith apples replied to SES on [VIC, NSW, QLD, SA] Free Electricity Usage 11am-2pm Daily with The Free 3 Plan & The Basic Free 3 Plan @ OVO Energy
Engie seem to go out of their way to hide the kWh price. You gotta click many times to see it. Your "ToU Current/Discounted" rate looks…
25/05/2024 - 08:40
john smith apples commented on [VIC, NSW, QLD, SA] Free Electricity Usage 11am-2pm Daily with The Free 3 Plan & The Basic Free 3 Plan @ OVO Energy
This looks like a terrible deal (basic free 3) Free between 11 and 2 but 40c between 3 and 9.
25/05/2024 - 07:59
john smith apples commented on Ozito 1800W 210mm 8-1/4" Double Bevel Sliding Mitre Saw $148 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Bunnings
Have owned this for 1 year and used extensively in a non professional sense. Works ok but there are issues. The main one is that when doing…
15/02/2024 - 08:55
john smith apples commented on Breville The Dynamic Duo (Dual Boiler + Smart Grinder Pro) BEP920 in Brushed Stainless Steel $1,149 Delivered @ Amazon AU
A new espresso machine would be great but it's always hard for me to justify the purchase. Bought a second hand ALDI espresso machine and a…
10/12/2020 - 20:24
john smith apples joined OzBargain.
Welcome aboard!
10/12/2020 - 20:13