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oscargamer on [NSW] Sydney Learn to Dive Open Water Course Voucher (Valid for 3 Years) - $399 Any Day or $349 Weekday Only @ PRO DIVE

No. If the weight belt was adjusted so you sink, it'd be deadly. And the ocean has currents that you'll definitely have to swim against.…

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tin tin on FIBBR 8K Fiber Optic 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable - 1m $13.29, 7.5m $28.29 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ FIBBR AU via Amazon AU

In reply to your other question > Wouldn't the fiber optic cables be also fragile for that use case though? Glass optical fibre is weird…

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Anonymous101 on FIBBR 8K Fiber Optic 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable - 1m $13.29, 7.5m $28.29 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ FIBBR AU via Amazon AU

If you're not having problems with your existing cable, this one won't give you any advantage.

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tin tin on FIBBR 8K Fiber Optic 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable - 1m $13.29, 7.5m $28.29 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ FIBBR AU via Amazon AU

> apparently the majority of HDMI cables are stranded not solid core Not so. What you're reading may be confusing the number of wires in…

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brocky2006 on FIBBR 8K Fiber Optic 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable - 1m $13.29, 7.5m $28.29 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ FIBBR AU via Amazon AU

> Would this cable fix any interference? It all depends upon what is causing the interference. To narrow it down: * Disconnect everything…

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tin tin on FIBBR 8K Fiber Optic 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable - 1m $13.29, 7.5m $28.29 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ FIBBR AU via Amazon AU

> copper will last indefinitely No it won't. HDMI cables have solid-core (not stranded) copper wires, which will snap after being flexed a…

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Far Cough on Join Origin Internet nbn or OptiComm & Get $100 Credit + 5,000 EDR Points for New and Moving Origin Internet Customers @ Origin

Yup, 25/10 is $79/month with Origin. Versus $53.90/month (ongoing price) on [this deal](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/913070), save…

Surprised they didn't add "ozone free" to the list.

Russ commented on FIBBR 8K Fiber Optic 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable - 1m $13.29, 7.5m $28.29 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ FIBBR AU via Amazon AU
OP, you should add that you have to use the "Buy More, Save More Save 50% each on Qualifying Items offered by FIBBR AU when you purchase 1…

Russ commented on FIBBR 8K Fiber Optic 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable - 1m $13.29, 7.5m $28.29 + Delivery ($0 Prime/$59 Spend) @ FIBBR AU via Amazon AU
With fibre HDMI cables and with "boosted" HDMI cables, a lot of people don't read the instructions, and assume the cable can be plugged in…

That's concerning. Up Bank are still saying "we don't impose a fee, but the ATM might". The 7-bank website says ["Fees for cards issued…

I might have overstated how common 7-eleven stores are. Even near the middle of Tokyo, some suburbs are "dormitory" suburbs, and have…

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daft009 on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines

Can confirm, I managed to transfer my points from KrisFlyer to Velocity, and I received the 20% bonus points. It wasn't clear sailing…

> They never been profitable In a way, that's a good sign. Suggests they're not overcharging their customers.

I've only been to Japan since getting an Up account, and it's free to withdraw there when using 7-bank ATMs - which are in almost every…

It's not quite an unlimited number of offset accounts, but it's more than probably anyone will need. Up Bank allows up to 50 offset…

> They must be desperate. Given their home loan interest rate is currently 5.2% **with offset accounts and no annual fee**, I think they'll…

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daft009 on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines

> so i think its open to all I'll play it cautiously, and wait for someone to report that they did receive the bonus points.

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daft009 on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines

Thanks. I've only been a velocity member for about a month, so I haven't received such emails yet. Good to know I will.

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kerfuffle on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines

In the previous deal for KF to VFF transfers, [people](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16325231/redir)…

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daft009 on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines

> Usually twice a year. How do you get alerted to such deals? They don't seem to be listed on OzBargain that often.

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kerfuffle on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines

Your URL has "ppsclub" in it, rather suggesting it is an exclusive offer to PPS Club. And two people, above, did transfer points across,…

Russ commented on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines
Here's the Singapore Air link that shows the deal, appears to only be available to members of Singapore Air's PPS Club:…

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RainInWinter on Transfer KrisFlyer Miles to Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for 20% Bonus (3,871 VFF Points Per 5,000 Miles) @ Singapore Airlines

Not as long as you keep earning more VFF points. I added my VFF membership to the 7-eleven app, so I earn points every time I buy petrol at…

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browser on JB Weld Original Cold Weld Formula Steel Reinforced Epoxy Twin Tube 56g $13.73 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

I recommend you use some reinforcing with the epoxy. I've done pseudo-fibreglass repairs before, using epoxy as the resin, and it works…

If you only want a small amount of data, I can tell you how to get long-expiry data for $3/GB using eSIMs. But websites will think you're…

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OzyBe on 50% off nbn Plans for 2 Months: 25/10 $30/Month, 50/20 $37/Month (New Customers Only) @ amaysim

> I thought 25/8 speed plans had been grandfathered and weren't a current product anymore. Not grandfathered. For example, Superloop are…

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justtoreply on 50% off nbn Plans for 2 Months: 25/10 $30/Month, 50/20 $37/Month (New Customers Only) @ amaysim

> Is it cheap for 25/8? Only for the first two months of the introductory period. The cheapest 25/10 plan listed on OzBargain is…

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tenpercent on 50% off nbn Plans for 2 Months: 25/10 $30/Month, 50/20 $37/Month (New Customers Only) @ amaysim

The fastest "dial up" was 56kbps, or 0.056Mbps. You might be thinking of ADSL2, where the **average** speed was 12Mbps (many people got…

What are you going to do for data, or don't you need it?
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