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ILikeBargenz replied to  Strahany on PATAGONIA Hi-Loft down Hoodie Black $171 (Free Shipping) @ General Pants Co
Patagonia is pretty top tier, mostly a cut above North Face in terms of technical performance. But it definitely depends on the product....
17/04/2019 - 18:07
ILikeBargenz replied to  chriise on [Advice Needed] My Driveway Is Too Steep. What Can I Do?
It's almost baffling how such a driveway was allowed to be constructed in the first place. Surely there are regulations/standards in place...
16/04/2019 - 20:08
ILikeBargenz replied to  Ganda on 40GB Data | 10,000 Flybuys Points | Google Home | 12M Contract - $40/Month @ Optus
Go in-store. I was there recently and they still offer it. I asked when it would likely end and they said it's pretty much a regular...
16/04/2019 - 19:20
ILikeBargenz replied to  chriise on [Advice Needed] My Driveway Is Too Steep. What Can I Do?
Lol nope. Mine might have a similar steepness (hard to tell from just a photo) but at least mine has some curvature (and it's a double so...
16/04/2019 - 18:50
ILikeBargenz commented on WD My Book Desktop External Hard Drive 10TB $228.45 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
I have one 8TB drive that is pretty much full, so I need another one. Eventually, they'll all probably end up in a NAS (but not any time...
15/04/2019 - 19:28
ILikeBargenz replied to  Spackbace on [Advice Needed] My Driveway Is Too Steep. What Can I Do?
It can still be an issue. Depends on the driveway. I have a *very* steep driveway as well. Some cars will scrape, but they are usually okay...
15/04/2019 - 18:17
ILikeBargenz replied to  Gearup on 3x, 5x or 10x Bonus Rewards Points Every Time You Spend $50, $100 or $150 @ Woolworths, Big W, Caltex or BWS
Why's that? I'd say I'm more likely to spend $100-$150 in one shop for groceries than at BigW
15/04/2019 - 10:09
ILikeBargenz commented on Optus $30 Prepaid Sim Kit for $10 @ Coles
Offer ends April 16th (tomorrow)
15/04/2019 - 10:06
ILikeBargenz commented on How Do You Fit Exercise Time in Your Daily Activities?
exercise has a whole range of health benefits, but really weight loss is probably on the bottom of that list. dieting easily surpasses...
13/04/2019 - 21:32
ILikeBargenz replied to  craving on WD 8TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - USB 3.0 $219.06 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
You use it for storing stuff... you basically either need more storage space, or you don't. Most people who buy these have large amounts of...
13/04/2019 - 14:29
ILikeBargenz replied to  Damnsmart on Do You Have Any Investments Yielding average 7%+ p.a.?
>i would rather put my money on those startups which will be bought out by google/apple and so forth. Do you have experience in this? How...
12/04/2019 - 13:19
ILikeBargenz replied to  pegaxs on Mechpro Blue 15pc Oil Filter Wrench Set - $49.99 @ Repco
There is no best tool. Completely depends on the application. Not all options work all the time - positioning and clearance of the filter...
12/04/2019 - 10:48
ILikeBargenz replied to  idonotknowwhy on How Is Everyone Doing? Is The Economic Pressure Affecting You?
also want to know more..
09/04/2019 - 22:35
ILikeBargenz replied to  Superannuation on Where to Study Medicine Abroad as a School Leaver?
You are wrong. German public unis do not charge tuition fees, even for international/foreign students.
08/04/2019 - 14:45
ILikeBargenz replied to  lonewolf on Free Speed Boost for Existing Telstra Cable Customers (In NBN HFC Areas)
Yes, that's correct. Optus is my service provider, but HFC uses Telstra's old cable infrastructure. Optus cable is no more, (although the...
01/04/2019 - 19:24
ILikeBargenz replied to  hippyhippy on Free Speed Boost for Existing Telstra Cable Customers (In NBN HFC Areas)
I was on Optus cable, had 100mbit/s but shocking upload, talking like 1mbit/s. ( Never had congestion issues though) Wasn't a huge problem,...
01/04/2019 - 14:10
ILikeBargenz replied to  mr_me450 on Free - 12 Months of Nintendo Switch Online for Twitch Prime Members @ Twitch
I was saying PS3 online was free. Not the cloud saves, which was a PlayStation Plus subscription. PS3 online offered a better online...
29/03/2019 - 20:00
ILikeBargenz replied to  mr_me450 on Free - 12 Months of Nintendo Switch Online for Twitch Prime Members @ Twitch
I was wrong about PS4, but yes free on Steam and XBone. I don't see the relevance in even mentioning previous gen consoles though... Might...
29/03/2019 - 16:27
ILikeBargenz replied to  mr_me450 on Free - 12 Months of Nintendo Switch Online for Twitch Prime Members @ Twitch
Cloud saves are free everywhere else.. They have no messaging, no party support, no voice chat, you can't even invite friends to games......
29/03/2019 - 11:19
ILikeBargenz replied to  Bargain4Days on Ryobi 1500W Planer Thicknesser $298 (was $579) @ Bunnings
I work in manufacturing, and I can tell you that just because something is made in the same factory as something else doesn't really mean a...
28/03/2019 - 21:52
ILikeBargenz replied to  NoApostrophePlurals on [Prime] DTECH UHD HDMI Cable 0.75m 4K 60hz, Male to Male Cord $3.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I have purchased HDMI cables from https://www.ezyhd.com.au/ based on recommendations on here and whirlpool. Can confirm they support...
25/03/2019 - 09:55
ILikeBargenz replied to  POL1T1CS on [Prime] DTECH UHD HDMI Cable 0.75m 4K 60hz, Male to Male Cord $3.99 Delivered @ Amazon AU
There is no such thing as a "HDMI 2.0" cable. This nomenclature *on a cable* means absolutely nothing. It is not a standard for cables - it...
24/03/2019 - 15:10
ILikeBargenz replied to  zombrex on Does This Annoy You?
Not necessarily. Really depends on what it is. Tools are a good example. Good quality tools last a lot longer than cheap ones.
21/03/2019 - 17:43
ILikeBargenz replied to  mlburnian on Ralph Lauren Shirts $74.50 Delivered (Was $149) @ The Iconic
Poplin and oxford are referring to the type of weave... Poplin is basically the weave on what you'd consider a normal shirt
20/03/2019 - 00:18
ILikeBargenz replied to  domcc1 on Telstra Sim Only Plan 60G Data, Unlimited National Calls and Unlimited International Calls to 15 Selected Countries, $49/Month
To be honest, I don't see this as being a good option. My advice would be to get a cheaper plan for your phone, with less data. And put the...
15/03/2019 - 10:44
ILikeBargenz commented on Win 1 of 3 Prizes of 24 Cartons of Mountain Goat Beer Worth $1,560 from Asahi
FYI, your details will be stored and used for marketing purposes and if you win you (and your companion) will be required to participate in...
14/03/2019 - 23:23
ILikeBargenz replied to  domcc1 on Telstra Sim Only Plan 60G Data, Unlimited National Calls and Unlimited International Calls to 15 Selected Countries, $49/Month
There are a few things to consider here. Your ping will most likely likely be higher, which will affect gaming. However, when I do a...
14/03/2019 - 18:03
ILikeBargenz replied to  Jaff on Telstra Sim Only Plan 60G Data, Unlimited National Calls and Unlimited International Calls to 15 Selected Countries, $49/Month
The $49 $60GB plan? Nope. They said Telstra have been doing this for a while and it's not new. It looks like Telstra just takes the deal...
14/03/2019 - 17:26
ILikeBargenz commented on Telstra Sim Only Plan 60G Data, Unlimited National Calls and Unlimited International Calls to 15 Selected Countries, $49/Month
I just went into my local JB. They are still offering $45 /month with 50GB data and $200 gift card for port ins. I asked when it ends and...
14/03/2019 - 15:52
ILikeBargenz replied to  BargainBenno on Telstra 60GB SIM Only Plan $55 Per Month for 12 Months (Was $65) & Bonus Huawei Nova 3i (RRP$499) @ JB Hi-Fi In Store Only
Just an FYI, **MB**ps is mega**bytes** per second, your speeds were 150**Mb**ps/25**Mb**ps - which is mega**bits** per second. 8 bits to a...
14/03/2019 - 11:29