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skyva commented on Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Pro $488.75 (OOS), U6-LR Wireless Access Point $254.15 Delivered @ Wireless 1
the unifi AP are good, their routers, dream machine etc, are not useful for most people. If you aren't already familiar with their system,...
16/01/2022 - 00:29
skyva replied to imsuperimposed on Ubiquiti Unifi Dream Machine Pro $488.75 (OOS), U6-LR Wireless Access Point $254.15 Delivered @ Wireless 1
Robust and flexible, for a home user? I have been using unifi gear for many years and don't recommend their routers for home use for people...
16/01/2022 - 00:23
skyva replied to Fyrelor on ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 Wi-Fi Router $205.43 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
I run the 68u as well, but my wifi is all ubiquiti, so upgrading router is independent. I kind of like having two separate systems even...
05/11/2021 - 22:20
skyva replied to makeorbreak on Australian Moreton Bay Bugs 2pk $19.99 @ ALDI
We wish that was true, because then we would not have had some many lockdowns.
25/10/2021 - 16:02
skyva commented on TRUTH Social, A New Social Media Network
Will it have the Pee Pee tapes? Asking for a friend.
24/10/2021 - 15:48
skyva replied to MikeKulls on [LatitudePay] ASUS RT-AX86U GUNDAM Zaku II SE AX5400 DAX5700 Wi-Fi 6 Router $399.10 Delivered @ Wireless 1 (Login Required)
I have a ubiquiti usg sitting in the cupboard, and am using a asus router. The Asus is superior in most respects. I also use unifi...
20/10/2021 - 01:29
skyva commented on Camping Knife 101 - Advice for Newbies
Yeah don't get sucked in to watching US based YouTube videos on multitools and camp knives. Most of their wood is soft like butter. Most...
15/09/2021 - 23:09
skyva replied to tpenthouse on TP-Link Tapo C200 Pan/Tilt 1080p Wi-Fi Camera $49 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I have prime but cant find it. Do you have a link please?
31/08/2021 - 01:43
skyva commented on Philips Fidelio X2HR/00 Over-Ear Headphones $166.70 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
Bought these from a similar deal about 12 months ago. Great headphones, they do take a few hours of getting used to though in terms of...
30/08/2021 - 11:26
skyva commented on Keychron RGB Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Sale - K2 $79, K1 $89 + Delivery ($0 with mVIP/ Free C&C in NSW) @ Mwave
I have a K8 and quite like it. Has the feature of being able to swap between wired connection (home pc) and bluetooth (work laptop) at the...
11/03/2021 - 12:54
skyva replied to Terence Z on [Back Order] Seagate Expansion 14TB $331.09, WD Elements Desktop 14TB $345.23 (OOS) + Postage ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Thats called shucking, as in getting the meat out of the shell. You need to google the type of product and drive as some don't have ide...
03/03/2021 - 12:14
skyva commented on [Refurb] Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 256GB with 12 Months Samsung AU Warranty - $679 Shipped @ Phonebot
The Note series are good phones. I bought a refurb Note 9 recently and it is great, so much of a step up from S series. With Dex I can run...
27/02/2021 - 17:51
skyva replied to Sammyboy on LEGO 42122 Technic Jeep Wrangler $71 Delivered @ Amazon AU
so the mercedes 6-cyl diesel they use is no good? I had a 6-cyl petrol wrangler for 100k+ and never had an issue. The issue is more likely...
18/02/2021 - 00:36
skyva commented on Budget Combo DAC/AMP Recommendations
if you want portability you could try the fiio btr5 which should drive them, according to the people here:...
16/02/2021 - 18:37
skyva replied to justtoreply on EGO 56V 30cm Brushless Bike Handle Brushcutter Skin $189 (Was $449) Delivered @ TradeTools
I have a bike handled Honda line trimmer with a long straight shaft. What's not to like if your doing a larger block?
10/02/2021 - 10:44
skyva replied to asuka1204 on ASUS RT-AC86U, AC2900 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Gaming Router $258 Delivered @ Amazon AU
What is your recommended wifi-6 router for under $300 that has sufficient grunt to run vpn on the router and have good features? I suspect...
03/02/2021 - 10:38
skyva replied to Matt86 on 5% off Sitewide @ Melbourne Hi-Fi
No but normally if I head into a store with prices way higher than other b&m stores, I can negotiate better than 5% anyway. The couple of...
27/01/2021 - 01:54
skyva replied to m9 on Summer Satin Drawstring Straps Cross Criss Dress US$19.8/ A$25.47 + Delivery @ MyDresslily
been so long in covid lockdown I had to beg for my last one
22/01/2021 - 02:49
skyva replied to AwesomeAndrew on Help Router Experts! - I'm after a Specific Router Recommendation
Well then you aren't discussing a unifi router, only unifi Ap's. AP's are fine, their routers are not useful for consumers.
21/01/2021 - 21:53
skyva replied to skyva on Help Router Experts! - I'm after a Specific Router Recommendation
here is a thread asking for the time frame on usage stats, started 4yrs ago, not resolved, last post 9 days ago....
21/01/2021 - 21:50
skyva replied to AwesomeAndrew on Help Router Experts! - I'm after a Specific Router Recommendation
Missed it, no, just wasn't mislead by dodgy data reporting. I had an issue where my unifi USG would show d/l's of my devices on a nice...
21/01/2021 - 21:41
skyva replied to AwesomeAndrew on Help Router Experts! - I'm after a Specific Router Recommendation
mainly realtime reporting of device downloads/uploads. To me this is critical in troubleshooting. So if your streaming movies are buffering...
21/01/2021 - 13:56
skyva commented on Help Router Experts! - I'm after a Specific Router Recommendation
unifi routers look nice and have a nice interface but they are lacking features and I would avoid them unless you really know what you are...
21/01/2021 - 01:37
skyva replied to abb on To those who use several tens of gigabytes of mobile data per month, what are you using it on?
I heard that phone companies share a lot of IP's so they don't always know which Ip does what. More so than ISP's. So strangely, modern...
30/12/2020 - 01:18
skyva replied to pacificstorm on [Backorder] FiiO BTR5 $161.23 + Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Balanced output is only for headphones that require it. Each side will have it’s own cable input. So you will know if you need it.
29/12/2020 - 22:19
skyva commented on [Backorder] FiiO BTR5 $161.23 + Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
I have one and use it a lot. It can connect to my pc via usb c so I can use it as a dac amp for games with my headphones. I also connect it...
29/12/2020 - 18:52
skyva commented on RAVPower 60W 5-Port PD USB Desktop Charger $33.99 Delivered @ Sunvalley via Amazon AU
I bought this a few weeks ago. Seems to work fine, charges the android stuff fast, and will charge the apple stuff as well, just not sure...
29/12/2020 - 18:39
skyva commented on Wahl The Classic Edition Clipper - $59 Delivered ($49 with Welcome Code + Shipping) @ Shaver Shop
Thanks, just in time to tackle the iso beard I grew. 2021 looking tidier for me.
29/12/2020 - 18:33
skyva replied to manic on Dimplex C1.6kw Cooling Only Window Box Air Con $341.10 + Delivery (or Free Pickup) @ The Good Guys
Split systems are split because they separate the heating/compressing side from the cooling expansion area, which is how heat pump AC units...
10/12/2020 - 19:00