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For those of us with older eyes 27" @ 1080p is great. Also, I run a small IT Business and this kind of config works well when you're…

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Averell on DeWALT XR 12V Brushless Sub Compact Drill Driver Kit 2.0Ah $49 In Limited Stores / C&C @ Supercheap Auto

Stick with the 18V system, just buy a 2Ah battery as that's all you really need for a drill or standard impact driver. Grinders and…

freddofrog42 commented on Samsung 7.0kw AI Smart Airise WindFree Purification System Air Conditioner $1299 Delivered @ Samsung
Regardless of pricing confusion, it's a good price for a 7kW device from a known brand with a decent warranty. As always you need to factor…

freddofrog42 commented on Lenovo ThinkPad E14 - Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD $849.15 ($779.22 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Lenovo eBay
I use lots of these for SMBs and the E16 versions too. They work well in that context and I've have only had one fail out of perhaps 25 now…

freddofrog42 commented on Why Do We Have Earthquakes in Australia?
The whole World is seismic to various degrees. Just look at a current World Map and it's easy to see what bits fit into a global jigsaw…

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def on Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard Black $55.78 ($46.30 eBay Plus) Delivered @ AusRiver eBay

Yep perfect for servers and small spaces. Never had one die and they come with the Unifying dongle which can be useful

DWService.

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viper8548 on Hisense 75" Q6QAU QLED 4K Smart TV 2025 $935 ($918 via Price Check Button) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys

Much of Asia has high humidity, most likely far higher than Perth where MANU7D seems to reside. I'd be more concerned if I lived close to…

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StopSpending on DeWALT 18V Cordless Portable Fan + Instant Bonus 5.0Ah Battery & Charger $144 in-Store @ Bunnings

Now listed on the Bunnings website at $179 when you click on it. Just bought one with the battery etc. It says instore-only but I used…

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Embaloo on SPC Aussie Crushed & Diced Tomatoes 400g $0.85, Continental Fried Rice 180g $1.65 (Select Stores Only, Excl. SA, TAS, NT) @ IGA

"Variety, or just regional climate/processing?" All of the above plus centuries of experience and things like volcanic soil etc. Australia…

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A 1 on DeWalt DCD805N-XJ 18V Brushless Hammer Drill - Skin Only - $99 (was $285) Delivered / C&C / in-Store @ Bunnings

Exactly the same here. I always Ryobi batteries to be poor given my first DeWalt's are now 12 years old and still work fine but I do look…

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superforever on Motorola G75 with Moto Buds - $279 Delivered / C&C / in-Store @ BIG W

It's fine for most things/people - I have one. It's a great phone for the money and the earbuds were swiftly nicked by my Wife who loves…

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kaleidoscope on Westacre Dairy Tasty Cheese Block 1kg $8.99 (Was $9.49) @ ALDI

Name, marketing that name, and dairy/transport costs. You can be very sure thay also sell cheese other other brands.

Costco do some excellent UK Cheddar (and other cheese). Failing that Mainland Vintage. I'll give the WW one listed above a go and how that…

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OhNoUShiz on [eBay Plus] Motorola G75 5G 8GB RAM/256GB Storage & Bonus Moto Buds $263.50 Delivered @ Kogan and Dick Smith eBay

I paid $259.19 from mobileciti a couple of weeks ago but was with eBay Plus which works for me as I also use for some Business transactions…

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shxhshzhz on [eBay Plus] Motorola G75 5G 8GB RAM/256GB Storage & Bonus Moto Buds $263.50 Delivered @ Kogan and Dick Smith eBay

The odds are that a slower charging rate will help the battery last longer too and the camera is fine for most normal uses. If I want…

freddofrog42 commented on LG 86UR801C 86" 120Hz 4K UHD Smart Commercial Display TV $1899 + Delivery ($0 VIC C&C) @ Scorptec
Warranty might be a factor. Yes I own a 85" Sony but it came with a 1 year warranty which isn't great is it? 3 years in with only an…

freddofrog42 commented on Dewalt DCM565M1-XE Chainsaw Kit $259 (+ $50 Bonus Dollars) Delivered/C&C @ Total Tools
I have 4 chainsaws and this is the one I mainly use - we have about 80 trees, mainly blue gums. My 18" 2-stroke saw died the day we were…

Fair enough. It would be boring if we all thought the same way! Edit - any favorite peanut supplier?

Cook with them - an important part of many Asian dishes.

Great for cooking, but the Costco ones are way better for snacking but are more expensive so I use these for cooking and keep the Costco…

freddofrog42 commented on [eBay Plus] Penrite Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid 500ml $9.99 Delivered @ Autobarn eBay
"A higher boiling point generally comes with a higher rate of moisture absorption" - JIMBO This is true which means if you're lazy and do…

freddofrog42 commented on Recommend a Car at $15k
Suzuki Swift - auto or manual. Much underrated and very reliable. Small so perfect for a City.

The Aldi ones certainly used to by Herbert Adams - ingredients etc were identical but that a few years ago when I last compared.

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ChineseElectronics on [eBay Plus] Motorola G75 8GB RAM/256GB & Bonus Moto Buds $259.19 (Expired), G85 8GB RAM/128GB $241.37 Posted @ Mobileciti eBay

Agreed, the BT volume issue also applies to the G31 and G82. I've got an unopened G75 wondering the same thing as I still use Garmin…

freddofrog42 commented on Inkbird Digital Meat Thermometer IHT-1P $18.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ LerwayDirect via Amazon AU
I can't comment on the brand but if you really want to up your cooking game you really need something like this as so many things just get…

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GreyChris on Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard Black $55.78 ($52.43 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Ausriver eBay

Has been cheaper of course but real world happens and this is a very decent price. I use quite a few of them for things like HTPC, CCTV,…

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Nashie069 on Snow Jackets $59.99, Ski Pants $49.99, Snowsuit $79.99, Boots $39.99, Helmets $29.99, Ski Goggles $17.99 @ ALDI Special Buys

Agreed, nothing wrong with the Aldi gear. I did a full season in Chamonix a few years back and only had to resort to a tiny strip of duct…

The chicken ones are inoffensive and I always keep a pack in the freezer. Beef versions are just "slurry" to quote my wife. I'm not so down…

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Fatfat on Castrol Edge 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5L $39.99 (Member Price) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Autobarn

Some VW (VAG) engines have two oil lights - amber is a level indicator which basically means it's too low so top now, red means stop NOW or…
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