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ideasman replied to  pennypincher98 on Large Chips $2 @ KFC App Only
burn
12/03/2019 - 11:09
ideasman replied to  Make it so on Synology DiskStation DS918+ Black $595.40 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Most SSDs don't RAID well due to the multiple tiny writes
19/02/2019 - 17:32
ideasman replied to  vid_ghost on Samsung 860 QVO 1TB SATA III 2.5 SSD $156.60 + Delivery @ Budget PC eBay
yeah its like 1 letter off. pretty close
15/02/2019 - 14:11
ideasman replied to  photonbuddy on Weekend Deals - Galax NVIDIA GT 1030 $89 & More @ MSY
damn it. will wait for the rtx2030
14/02/2019 - 21:08
ideasman replied to  photonbuddy on Weekend Deals - Galax NVIDIA GT 1030 $89 & More @ MSY
does it have rtx??
14/02/2019 - 05:32
ideasman commented on Does Anybody Know a Watch That Has Long Battery Life, Has Multiple Reminders and Can Also Be Used as a Fitness Tracker?
I picked up a Garmin forerunner 230 (235 is more popular) from eBay for $110 second hand. It's got gps, battery lasts about 2 weeks, get...
13/02/2019 - 18:18
ideasman commented on MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB $359.10 + Delivery (Free with eBay Plus) @ Computer Alliance eBay
wow still more than i paid in october 2016. computer part prices are messed up
12/02/2019 - 05:36
ideasman commented on NetGear XR500 Nighthawk Pro MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wireless Gaming Router $330 + Delivery @ Skycomp
ugh why wouldn't you get a couple of unifi APs for ~$200?
11/02/2019 - 11:53
ideasman replied to  cumeo on Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) Upgraded Version $27.95 (2 for $49.95) Delivered @ Shopro
so does the mirabella colour globe allow you to change the white temp (cool / warm / day)?
11/02/2019 - 10:43
ideasman replied to  auna on Xiaomi Mi TV Box 2GB RAM+ 8GB ROM Official International Version - EU Plug - US $59.99 (~ AU $85.67) Delivered @ GearBest
i've had a nvidia shield for almost a year and picked up an apple tv 4k for christmas but already sold it. it's not the only choice at all...
11/02/2019 - 07:59
ideasman replied to  asa79 on Xiaomi Mi TV Box 2GB RAM+ 8GB ROM Official International Version - EU Plug - US $59.99 (~ AU $85.67) Delivered @ GearBest
lol i'm sure you wifi with 47 devices on it is faster than directly connected 1000mbps ethernet
11/02/2019 - 07:45
ideasman replied to  Fabio08 on Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner (1st Gen) + Bonus Free Genuine Filter $327.95 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
they're the best. we got a puppy in oct last year, had clumps of hair daily and had to vacuum everyday. we considered one of these for...
10/02/2019 - 16:04
ideasman replied to  asa79 on Xiaomi Mi TV Box 2GB RAM+ 8GB ROM Official International Version - EU Plug - US $59.99 (~ AU $85.67) Delivered @ GearBest
huh? it takes the load off your wifi point(s) so your wifi devices get more bandwidth. who's streaming more than 100Mbps?
10/02/2019 - 11:25
ideasman replied to  Mcz on Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) Upgraded Version $27.95 (2 for $49.95) Delivered @ Shopro
you can pay ~$6 from memory for express postage. you'll get it by tuesday (hopefully) i ordered yesterday and auspost reckons it'll get to...
08/02/2019 - 20:44
ideasman replied to  Singu1arity on Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) Upgraded Version $27.95 (2 for $49.95) Delivered @ Shopro
interesting! maybe ill grab a couple of those and compare them to our current downlights hey any chance you could *please* post a pic of...
07/02/2019 - 21:05
ideasman replied to  BongoOB on Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) Upgraded Version $27.95 (2 for $49.95) Delivered @ Shopro
you can get some of these exciting new "Philips Xiaomi" branded downlights:...
07/02/2019 - 13:08
ideasman replied to  crikey on Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) Upgraded Version $27.95 (2 for $49.95) Delivered @ Shopro
thanks guys. ordered 2 i have no idea what to do with them but like most home automation stuff, it's not until you get you're hands on it...
07/02/2019 - 12:54
ideasman replied to  RichardL on Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) Upgraded Version $27.95 (2 for $49.95) Delivered @ Shopro
cool - although im more keen on direct home assistant automation. sucks about the screw base though. almost every lamp and light fitting in...
07/02/2019 - 11:58
ideasman replied to  AdamFury on Xiaomi Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) Upgraded Version $27.95 (2 for $49.95) Delivered @ Shopro
do these need anything special to work or just plain old wifi?
07/02/2019 - 11:48
ideasman replied to  nhand42 on Intel 660p NVMe M.2 SSD: 2TB $371.80, 1TB $205.70 + Delivery @ Newegg
not sure i want to give the gtx1080 from the single pcie port for nvme storage :)
07/02/2019 - 06:56
ideasman commented on Intel 660p NVMe M.2 SSD: 2TB $371.80, 1TB $205.70 + Delivery @ Newegg
damn son thats bloody good. if only i had another nvme slot on my itx board :(
06/02/2019 - 20:47
ideasman commented on Logitech Harmony Companion Remote $156 Delivered (RRP $269.95) @ Amazon AU
i just picked up the harmony elite last week ([still $299 at the logitech ebay...
06/02/2019 - 10:24
ideasman replied to  whirlforce on LG B8 OLED55B8STB 55 Inch OLED TV $1599.20 + Delivery @ Appliance Central eBay
yeah i agree. we have a panasonic plasma (55gt30) and none of the LCD tvs look much better to be honest. might hold out a bit longer :)
04/02/2019 - 19:40
ideasman commented on LG B8 OLED55B8STB 55 Inch OLED TV $1599.20 + Delivery @ Appliance Central eBay
ugh we have a 55". this is a great price but i think i want to move up to a 65. DECISIONS
03/02/2019 - 21:03
ideasman replied to  tempura on Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner (1st Gen) $328.50 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay via App
its amazing. do it. we were super skeptical but its been a life changer
25/01/2019 - 12:00
ideasman replied to  djz on [iOS] $0 - Channels - Live TV (Was US $14.99) (HDHomeRun Device Required) @ iTunes
Yeah i agree. I had such high hopes for Plex DVR but it's awful. I like the look of channels but that monthly fee puts me off :(
24/01/2019 - 08:21
ideasman replied to  pennypincher98 on [iOS] $0 - Channels - Live TV (Was US $14.99) (HDHomeRun Device Required) @ iTunes
you didnt have to, the hdhomerun app is free but its garbage. these guys built a better app and are charging money for it
24/01/2019 - 06:42
ideasman replied to  naru6705 on [iOS] $0 - Channels - Live TV (Was US $14.99) (HDHomeRun Device Required) @ iTunes
assuming you dont have a hdhomerun?
24/01/2019 - 06:42