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Kogan

Kogan Reps on OZB?

Hoping to reach a Kogan rep urgently. Any reps on OZB?

Kogan

My Experience with Kogan Warranty

I wanted to share with you my recent experience with Kogan customer support. Having been a proponent for Kogan branded products for the last few years, my recommendations did not account for …

Ford Australia

Ford Australia - Forced to Retrospectively Honor ACL's

TLDR version: "The ruling means PowerShift-equipped Focus, Fiesta and EcoSport owners who asked for, but didn’t receive a refund or no-cost replacement between May 1 2015 and November 1 …

Telstra Frontier Modem, Can you add an external 4G Aerial?

Just secured one of these modems purely for the 4G fall over (DJN2130) The unit has 2 SMA connectors for an external aerial. In the box Telstra specifically notes "Antenna sockets not for …

Mortgage: Is It Possible to Borrow Inclusive of Renovation Expenses?

Essentially I am considering securing a particular 2 bedroom investment property. The bathroom is in need of a total refit, the kitchen requires improvement and the opportunity exists to add a 3rd …

Chasing Advice Web Hosting - Current Provider Is Dropping The Ball

Hi all I am hoping for some advice to resolve some challenges we are facing. We are facing numerous challanges and periods of downime via our current reseller. We are intending to migrate the …

Holden Australia

John Cadogan - Holden Don't Buy Warning: ACCC Investigation

With quotes such as "Holden have just bent over from the waist, in the shower", this is an entertaining must watch for existing and potential Holden …

Question: SSL Certificates

I am chasing down an issue, I am hoping the brain trust here may have some knowledge on the subject. Essentially we have a Wireless Hotspot which manages 60 odd WAPs. The WAPs are unsecured Guests …

Taobao

Taobao Just Launched in Australia

For those whom are unfamiliar, Taobao is essentially China's Answer to eBay. Interestingly Taobao Australis Facebook page links purchasers to this page as their Australian site. Looking …

ASUS

Can anyone assist with a contact for ASUS Australia

With out getting into the issue, I am hoping a member may know some one or have a contact number for a staffer at ASUS AU? My Zenbook arrived DOA following a RMA. No love from ASUS's third …

Whats Good? Lithium Jump Starter Packs

So my SuperCreap Jump Pack Has saved the bacon form me numerous times over the last 6 years but is getting to the point where its holding less and less charge. Over this period of time I disabled the …

Thoughts The New Asus Zenbook 3 (UX390UA)

I noticed following the spate of ZenBook deals posted in recent day there was a few users who noted the units weight was an issue for them. This guy may be the answer? Check it out for your self

Can This Be Used as a WAP?

Spotted this guy on clearance at OW. Looks like RRP is some where around $119? Can this thing act as a Wireless Access Point via the LAN/WAN port? The specs mention USB & ADSL 2+ inputs only.

Cheap Refurb Dell XPS15 - i7 16GB RAM AC Wi-Fi & 4K Display from $1757?

Limited stock on the Dell DFO thus I have not posted this as a deal. DFO-3359302XL REFURBISHED XPS 15 Laptop 4th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4712HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) …

USB Digital Microscope - Any One Had Any Experience with These?

I am thinking about grabing some thing similar to this for a one off resistor replacement task on a micro PCB. The res is only 2mp but at $16.99 I am thinking it may do for the task at hand. 5MP …

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9 Nts Isle of Pine Cruise from $515pp Twin Share (AMEX Req) or $675pp. Dep SYD 10th Nov15

expired 9 Nts Isle of Pine Cruise from $515pp Twin Share (AMEX Req) or $675pp. Dep SYD 10th Nov15

Update For those with AMEX, twin share from 2 X $565 = $1130 - Amex $100 rebate = $1030. - https://m.ozcruising.com.au/detail/cruiseP541 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/216019 - Credit to …

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19 Night Cruise (Twin) from $1199pp. Depart SYD Oct 19th, Concluding Perth Nov 7th - Cruise About

expired 19 Night Cruise (Twin) from $1199pp. Depart SYD Oct 19th, Concluding Perth Nov 7th - Cruise About

Last minute cruise departing Sydney October 19th Arriving in Perth November 7th. Interior rooms from $1199 pp twin share. Equates to $63.10 per person per night. Holland American advertises the …

Lenovo Jumping on The Surface Bandwagon (Ideapad Miix 700)

An interesting read. The product is to ship with a Skylake M7 CPU (Y Series 4.5W). More on par with Surface rather than Surface Pro? http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/2/9241867/lenovo-ideapad-miix...

American Express

AMEX Matching Visa / MasterCard Merchant Services Fees?

I have heard from several sources over the last couple of weeks instances of AMEX slashing merch fee's to match Visa and Mastercard. A client whom is in the banking industry first bough the …

Wanted: Sandy or Ivy Bridge CPU - For a good cause.

So this is a little bit of a long shot. Essentially I am chasing a second or third gen i3/i5/i7 LGA1155 CPU. A fellow in my street asked if I could take a look at a desktop he had sitting …

Adding a SSD - No Spare SATA Points

Looking for some advice, looking to add a 500gb SATA3 SSD to my ATX SFF desktop. The board is an OEM ATX and it's limited to two SATA ports. These ports are in use via a Optical Drive + a …

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HP Wireless Essentials Kit $33.43 (Was $99) - Ends Midnight 23.04.15 @ Dick Smith

expired HP Wireless Essentials Kit $33.43 (Was $99) - Ends Midnight 23.04.15 @ Dick Smith

The offer essentially is for what appears to be a quality Laptop Bag ( Laptops upto 16 inch ), Wireless mouse and a 4GB USB memory stick. Free to click n collect $7.95 postage to Sydney 2000 The …

Recommendations - What Laptop should I buy for Work? Up to $1300

Hi All, I need to purchase a new laptop for work. The laptop will be used all day every day for work so I really want to buy the right one.

Heads up on where I can buy cheap RAM?

Hi all, Wanting to buy a 2x2GB RAM kit for my laptop. Any leads for retailers of cheap computer parts? Thanks in advance. DDR3 1333MHZ 204-Pin 1.35V

Any leads: Full Length wet suit (Steamer)

Hi all, Wanting a full length wet suit to keep me warm when chasing Abalone, Lobster and hopefully spear fishing. The tight arse in me of cause wants the best deal.

Tablet advice required - GPS and Navtronics Maps

Hi all, Wanting to buy a tablet and one function that I want it to be able to perform is to run the Navtronics Marine Maps available through the android & iTunes stores.