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hippo2s replied to steveray9a on [Kogan First] Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB (International Model) $979 Delivered @ Electronics Superstore via Kogan
It looks like since FE is out they slotted it below S25 in pricing, propping up the price of S25. :(
11/10/2025 - 11:59
hippo2s replied to tenpercent on [Prime] Handee Ultra White Paper Towel, 24 Rolls Value Pack $23.99 ($21.59 Subscribe & Save) Delivered @ Amazon AU
This one https://www.bunnings.com.au/hercules-paper-towel-250-sheets_p0469524
11/10/2025 - 11:57
hippo2s replied to HardlyNormal on Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 128GB $848 (Was $1099) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
Hey not really. I prefer JB. HN has an image that they sell goods at a margin and you have to ask and beg for discounts. Where as JB's…
07/10/2025 - 18:01
hippo2s replied to Badger2066 on NUC PC: Intel Core i9-12900, UHD 770 GFX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi, 2-Year Warranty, 750W PSU $599 + Del (Free C&C) @ BPC Tech
Asking for a friend. What colour is the plastic underneath?
07/10/2025 - 00:57
hippo2s replied to BargainsGrabber on Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 128GB $848 (Was $1099) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
HN gift cards are pretty useless to me, YMMV I guess, if you are interested in using that GC to then pay for something else at a later time…
07/10/2025 - 00:54
hippo2s commented on Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 128GB $848 (Was $1099) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
At this price you should aim for the full fat S25. For FE https://www.amaysim.com.au/devices/phones/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe? is $769…
06/10/2025 - 18:12
hippo2s replied to Marvnation on NUC PC: Intel Core i9-12900, UHD 770 GFX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi, 2-Year Warranty, 750W PSU $599 + Del (Free C&C) @ BPC Tech
Not as is. You'd need a GPU upgrade to use instead of the integrated graphics, then it'd be bit of an overkill IMO for those games. But…
06/10/2025 - 14:09
hippo2s replied to GordonD on NUC PC: Intel Core i9-12900, UHD 770 GFX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi, 2-Year Warranty, 750W PSU $599 + Del (Free C&C) @ BPC Tech
It's based on a NUC. If those things matter to you, then use other parts/don't buy it. But don't compare it to other full sized, desktop…
06/10/2025 - 14:07
hippo2s commented on NUC PC: Intel Core i9-12900, UHD 770 GFX, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi, 2-Year Warranty, 750W PSU $599 + Del (Free C&C) @ BPC Tech
Should mention they are NUC based PC...nothing wrong with what they are. Just gotta be aware not one for future proofing upgrades. What's…
06/10/2025 - 12:33
hippo2s replied to steveray9a on [Kogan First] Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB (International Model) $979 Delivered @ Electronics Superstore via Kogan
Still... You basically get no warranty when buying from Kogan. I would trust a Facebook marketplace listing purchase (with care, that it's…
06/10/2025 - 10:33
hippo2s replied to marshmall0w2 on [Kogan First] Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB (International Model) $979 Delivered @ Electronics Superstore via Kogan
Agree. Buying locally directly from Samsung has been cheaper with a little work to ask for coupon code, is a much better bet IMO. With new…
06/10/2025 - 10:31
hippo2s replied to 3dprintdeals on [Prime] UGREEN 130W (100W Max) Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh with Smart Display $86.39 Delivered @ UGREEN via Amazon AU
Same, I can't find any way to contact them to ask. I want of them DH4300 Plus NAS. Which is a bit of concern I guess...eg. if I can't…
06/10/2025 - 09:10
hippo2s commented on Lexar Professional Gold 256GB UHS-II C10 U3 V60 microSDXC Card $79.45 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
Note the Lexar today is not the Lexar of 2010s at the boom of digital cameras when it was a brand owned by Micron.
03/10/2025 - 08:52
hippo2s replied to tunzafun001 on Garmin Forerunner 955 for $649 (Expires 12 Oct), Garmin Forerunner 265 $599 Delivered / C&C / in-Store @ Rebel
My guess is you pressed a button or two while under water?
29/09/2025 - 18:36
hippo2s replied to 0jay on Miru 1-Day Flat Pack Contact Lenses 90-Pack $80 + Delivery ($0 with $99 Order) @ Eye Contact Mart
If you had to travel with 30 packs...
28/09/2025 - 17:48
hippo2s replied to itoyjobed on Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Running Shoes $143 Delivered @ Pace Athletic
Then Speed 4 is not for you. Not enough support.
28/09/2025 - 11:02
hippo2s replied to filfa on Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Running Shoes $143 Delivered @ Pace Athletic
I considered getting one and colour sharpie it to make the colourway better. I think it was designed for tourists. LOL
28/09/2025 - 10:52
hippo2s replied to mmrazz on TP-Link Archer GE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router $899 Delivered @ Computer Alliance
Agree. Gaming quality of experience is more dependent on low latency (for competition e-sport) and NBN being bottlenecks for latency. While…
27/09/2025 - 19:26
hippo2s commented on TP-Link Archer GE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router $899 Delivered @ Computer Alliance
Why are you looking for this specific router? You run like a LAN party or something? Can't imagine needing this in a home setting. Why not…
27/09/2025 - 17:44
hippo2s commented on Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Running Shoes $143 Delivered @ Pace Athletic
As I have said in the past. Saucony needs to fire the colorist that's doing the shoe coulorways. Hire the person from Merrell or heck...a…
27/09/2025 - 17:40
hippo2s replied to Twix on nbn Business FTTP 500/200 $105/M, 1000/400 $125/M with Static IPv4 (New & Existing Customers, ABN Not Required) @ Carbon Comms
Yeah I would have thought so too QoS would slow down traffic but for whatever reason speddtest speeds up based on the data for different…
22/09/2025 - 23:21
hippo2s replied to Twix on nbn Business FTTP 500/200 $105/M, 1000/400 $125/M with Static IPv4 (New & Existing Customers, ABN Not Required) @ Carbon Comms
Yay! Legend. Thank you. QoS was off. Didn't know QoS made such a big difference. I would have thought having it one slowed traffic down.…
22/09/2025 - 21:14
hippo2s replied to siberry on nbn Business FTTP 500/200 $105/M, 1000/400 $125/M with Static IPv4 (New & Existing Customers, ABN Not Required) @ Carbon Comms
Have tried hard reset on the Arris CM8200, made no difference. Open to next step suggestions. Update: apparently QoS off actually makes…
22/09/2025 - 20:55
hippo2s replied to Twix on nbn Business FTTP 500/200 $105/M, 1000/400 $125/M with Static IPv4 (New & Existing Customers, ABN Not Required) @ Carbon Comms
Have tried hard reset now and many many soft resets. Still 220Mbps. I guess it's still better than 100... I wonder how to get a newer NBN…
22/09/2025 - 20:54
hippo2s replied to Twix on nbn Business FTTP 500/200 $105/M, 1000/400 $125/M with Static IPv4 (New & Existing Customers, ABN Not Required) @ Carbon Comms
Same speed on wifi 6 speed test on my phone and on Ethernet. Arris CM8200 and Asus RT-AX3000. If anything I think the NBN modem is older…
22/09/2025 - 20:29
hippo2s replied to hippo2s on nbn Business FTTP 500/200 $105/M, 1000/400 $125/M with Static IPv4 (New & Existing Customers, ABN Not Required) @ Carbon Comms
The NBN Network Termination Device is a Arris CM8200 and router is an Asus RT-AX3000. Have tried power cycle the NBN NTD many times, no…
22/09/2025 - 20:26
hippo2s commented on nbn Business FTTP 500/200 $105/M, 1000/400 $125/M with Static IPv4 (New & Existing Customers, ABN Not Required) @ Carbon Comms
Question for the tech literate...if in the recent free NBN upgrade I am suppose to go up to 500Mbps down speed on HCF, but am only getting…
22/09/2025 - 12:46
hippo2s replied to M00Cow on Enroll in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates for Free until October 13, 2026 (Free Microsoft Account Required) @ Microsoft
"what's this...the car is broken brah, the gear stick is loose and it says R1234 onit, and this pedal on the left doesn't do anything when…
21/09/2025 - 17:30
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