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Member Since 25/07/2011
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tako commented on β-Titanium Japanese Styled Glasses with 1.61 Aspheric Lenses from $49 Delivered @ Kairi Eyewear
The only trace of Japan here is the prompt they fed into AI.
16/08/2025 - 22:16
tako replied to Toadee on 40% off Symfonisk Speaker Lamp $149 or with Lamp Shade $189 C&C / in-Store @ IKEA (IKEA Family Membership Required)
Use a vintage filament style bulb, problem solved.
15/08/2025 - 00:35
tako commented on Royal Kludge F68 60% Foldable Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard $72.25 + $13.99 Delivery @ RKgaming
That's probably the most useless feature I've ever seen on a keyboard. I expected it to at least fold the other way to protect the…
23/07/2025 - 23:58
tako replied to clandestino on Low-Rise House Pattern Drawing Package $1 Each (Usually $1,000) @ Government Architect NSW
To differentiate them from average plans, as these are pre-approved solutions
17/07/2025 - 13:38
tako commented on [Prime] Meross Smart Plug Outdoor Indoor Wi-Fi Outlets 10A Waterproof $39.95 Delivered @ Amazon AU
They have neither a gasket cover nor a downward-facing design, I'm surprised they're rated for outdoor use.
09/07/2025 - 20:30
tako replied to mcpower on [Prime] Linsoul 7Hz X Crinacle Zero:2 IEM Earphones $30.80 Delivered @ LinsoulAudio via Amazon
Best bang for the buck? Nothing beats the $5 EDC Pros from Aliexpress.
08/07/2025 - 23:24
tako commented on [eBay Plus] New Balance 574 Running $63 Delivered @ New Balance eBay
One of those rare occasions when I wish I were half a size smaller.
11/06/2025 - 14:46
tako commented on [Android] Free 'PowerAudio Plus' Music Player $0 @ Google Play
Why bother when Musicolet is free
03/06/2025 - 21:40
tako commented on Samsung 10,000mAh PD 25W Dual USB-C Battery Pack $27.60 Delivered @ Samsung AU
It uses Lishen pouch cells and a Chipsea CS32G020K8U6 chip, basically a glorified AliExpress power bank. The price likely reflects that.
31/05/2025 - 03:04
tako commented on Android vs iPhone Have You Switched in The Last 2-3 Years - Share Your Experience
I switched to an iPhone not by choice. I can get by with the little annoyances, like the crescendo alarm only being available with Sleep,…
25/05/2025 - 14:24
tako commented on Global Nagoya 5pc Knife Block Set $152.96 C&C Only @ Kitchen Warehouse
I'd take some IKEA VG-10 knives over this junk any day.
22/05/2025 - 13:47
tako commented on [PC, Mac] FAR: Lone Sails $1.79 (90% off) @ GOG
Amazing game, the OST is 😚👌
01/05/2025 - 23:11
tako commented on Baccarat Damashiro Kire 9 Piece Knife Block - $189.99 (RRP $1,349.99) Delivered @ House via Catch
These are made from 420J2 stainless steel, one of the lowest-tier materials for knives.
21/02/2025 - 23:34
tako replied to Phesto on Cuckoo Electric 6-Cup Rice Cooker Grey CR-0632F $134.99 (Was $169.99) Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)
Do you dismantle everything in your household to ensure no components are made in China?
18/02/2025 - 20:00
tako replied to TCM on Anker 737 Power Bank, 24,000mAh 3-Port Laptop Portable Charger with 140W Output $149.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect Amazon AU
Except that's a 92.5 Wh powerbank, still below the 100 Wh limit.
17/02/2025 - 21:33
tako replied to Mr Bob Dobalina on Anker 737 Power Bank, 24,000mAh 3-Port Laptop Portable Charger with 140W Output $149.99 Delivered @ AnkerDirect Amazon AU
Why not just write 88.80 Wh, you know, the actual unit that measures energy? Obviously not, monkey brains want big numbers.
17/02/2025 - 21:30
tako commented on LEGO City Interstellar Spaceship 60430 $17.99 (Was $30) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59+ Spend/ New Customers) @ Amazon AU
For a second I thought Lego had finally released the Interstellar Ranger.
02/02/2025 - 00:34
tako replied to dealsforlife on Fjällräven 16L Kånken Backpack $109 + Delivery ($95.20 Delivered with OnePass) @ Catch
These are incredibly uncomfortable if you actually put stuff in them. But hey, how else am I supposed to carry my AirPods and existential…
25/01/2025 - 20:54
tako replied to meong on [Backorder] Kopiko Cappuccino Candy 120g $2.29 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Are you sure? Wiki says it's named after kōpiko coffee, which is Hawaiian.
11/01/2025 - 22:03
tako replied to charlierg on Which New Medium SUV to Buy - Budget $50,000
Recommends avoiding the rest of the list, which mostly consists of market-tested and best-selling brands, only to suggest the Volvo XC40…
04/01/2025 - 14:58
tako replied to FilmNeverDie on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie
Seriously? How delusional are you people?
03/01/2025 - 15:55
tako replied to Jaduqimon on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie
METAL BODY! ASPHERICAL PLASTIC LENS!
02/01/2025 - 17:08
tako replied to FilmNeverDie on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie
Metal body or "Build: Sturdy metal front casing" directly from your website - what is the discrepancy here? A metal front casing suggests…
02/01/2025 - 16:56
tako commented on Nana 35mm Film Point and Shoot Reusable Camera $299 ($0 C&C Mel) + $18 Delivery @ FilmNeverDie
$299 for a camera with a fixed-focus, single-element lens, likely made of plastic. No adjustable aperture, single-speed shutter, and a…
02/01/2025 - 16:45
tako commented on Risks of Power Banks Exploding Midflight
Make sure you fly Boeing, where their rapid unscheduled disassemblable door plug will come in handy.
20/12/2024 - 23:11
tako commented on Glorious GMMK1 60% Prebuilt Wired Mechanical Keyboard $62.50 Delivered @ Glorious via Amazon AU
60% keyboards without QMK/VIA support are a pain.
18/12/2024 - 23:55
tako commented on [VIC] 20% Off Tickets (+ 10% Service Fees) to The Melbourne Motor Show (April 5th & 6th 2025) via Event Brite
I'm excited to see the 100th blob-shaped EV with slim headlights and a minimalist interior with a bolted-on screen.
16/12/2024 - 23:39
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