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rabid_monkey replied to netsurfer on MacBook Air 15 Inch with M2 Chip 8GB/256GB $1699.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
I heard the ARM x86 translation (like Apple’s Rosetta) is looking very promising and performant. Native will always be better, but look…
27/03/2024 - 12:53
rabid_monkey replied to rk1314 on MacBook Air 15 Inch with M2 Chip 8GB/256GB $1699.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
That’s my fear as well, they’ll probably want, or need, to emulate the very profitable Apple business model.
27/03/2024 - 12:50
rabid_monkey commented on MacBook Air 15 Inch with M2 Chip 8GB/256GB $1699.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
As I mentioned in another MacBook post, can Qualcomm and the PC manufacturers hurry up and get the Snapdragon X ARM processors finished and…
27/03/2024 - 10:52
rabid_monkey commented on [Refurb] Apple MacBook Air 15" M2 16GB/1TB $2,419 Delivered @ Apple AU
Can Qualcomm and the PC manufacturers hurry up and get the Snapdragon X ARM processors finished and into windows laptops, so we can be…
27/03/2024 - 10:44
rabid_monkey replied to Seymour Deals on Samsung Q990C Q Series 11.1.4ch Soundbar $959 (old $966) Delivered @ Appliances Online eBay
A bit late to the party, but you can toggle the voice enhancement with the remote. Although it’s easier with the app.
10/03/2024 - 16:30
rabid_monkey replied to killabob on Samsung Q990C Q Series 11.1.4ch Soundbar $959 (old $966) Delivered @ Appliances Online eBay
Yeah I was refreshing this morning and they added another. Just snagged it.
26/02/2024 - 13:29
rabid_monkey commented on HP Pavilion Aero 13 R5-7535U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, 13.3" WUXGA IPS 400nits Ultrabook $947 + Del ($0 C&C/In Store) @ Officeworks
Great spec sheet, I just wish they give these notebooks larger 60+Wh batteries to make them proper all day battery life.
21/09/2023 - 15:28
Logitech M650 Wireless Mouse Grey/Rose/White $24 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ $55 Metro Order) @ Officeworks
rabid_monkey posted a deal Logitech M650 Wireless Mouse Grey/Rose/White $24 + Delivery ($0 in-Store/ C&C/ $55 Metro Order) @ Officeworks
Not sure if the Bolt receiver is in the box for this one, mine was when I got one earlier in the year. [Find other colours from the M650…
27/07/2023 - 15:43
rabid_monkey replied to Shibster on (Everything Else) Insufficient Quantity Deals (Post Your Low Quantity Deals Here)
It’s 16GB ram and 8 core CPU. I can update the title for clarity.
31/05/2023 - 12:18
rabid_monkey commented on (Everything Else) Insufficient Quantity Deals (Post Your Low Quantity Deals Here)
## Merged from [[VIC] Apple MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro 16GB/512GB Space Grey $2290 @ Officeworks, Mornington](/node/778245) ## [Go to…
31/05/2023 - 12:08
rabid_monkey replied to eccaz on TCL C835 75" 4K Full Array Mini LED QLED Google TV (2022) $1590 + Shipping @ Videopro
Was it the 75” version? As you move up in size judder becomes pronounced as the objects in the image moves further between frames. I…
26/04/2023 - 10:17
rabid_monkey replied to UserGM on Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14-Inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Grey $2547 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I second this. The Air M1 will easily handle that.
18/01/2023 - 17:01
rabid_monkey replied to dogboy on Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14-Inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Grey $2547 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Yup, it's an expensive luxury item. The argument would be it's one of the most powerful laptops you can buy, and it'll keep up that…
18/01/2023 - 16:15
rabid_monkey replied to awaiko on Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14-Inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Grey $2547 Delivered @ Amazon AU
I keep getting very tempted to shell out for the Pro 14, but in reality I don't need it, and I'm still so happy with my M1 Air which hasn't…
18/01/2023 - 16:05
rabid_monkey replied to qvinto on Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14-Inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Grey $2547 Delivered @ Amazon AU
They must have, last time I checked the refurbs were about same price as this discounted model.
18/01/2023 - 14:41
Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14-Inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Grey $2547 Delivered @ Amazon AU
rabid_monkey posted a deal Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14-Inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Space Grey $2547 Delivered @ Amazon AU
With the release of the new M2 MacBook Pros, it looks like the older M1 now has a little discount. [Original deal…
18/01/2023 - 14:19
rabid_monkey commented on [Refurb] Fetch Mighty TV $79 Delivered @ FetchTV
Looks to be sold out: "The product 'Fetch Mighty (Refurbished)' is already sold out."
17/01/2023 - 16:46
rabid_monkey replied to mayon on [Refurb] Fetch Mighty TV $79 Delivered @ FetchTV
Nah, you'd need to record the show when it's broadcast on FTA to play it back later and skip ads.
17/01/2023 - 15:22
rabid_monkey commented on 10% off Apple iMac/Mac Computers (Apple MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro Chip, 512GB SSD $2699) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
Looks to be cheaper at OW for the base model pro 14 ($2537)…
22/11/2022 - 16:13
rabid_monkey replied to adrianhughes1998 on MSI Modern 14 i5-1235U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, 14" FHD Laptop $899 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Yeah it’s so frustrating they completely undercook the batteries on these laptops. I can’t imagine these lasting very long unplugged.
09/11/2022 - 17:39
rabid_monkey replied to PhilToinby on LEGO Technic App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle 42140 $84 + $7.90 Delivery ($0 with eBay Plus) @ Big W eBay
This one has small rubber dots you add to the track which helps a little with the noise. But I wouldn’t call it quiet!
06/09/2022 - 17:05
rabid_monkey replied to JuryWheel on MATE nbn Peak Speeds Improving?
The support team said they did something, but it did nothing. Did the same as you and jumped to Superloop after a week or so. Yup 10mins…
16/08/2022 - 08:05
rabid_monkey replied to Larsson on Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Edition (47mm) Fitness Smartwatch Black $574 Delivered @ MYER
Everyone else has talked about the fitness aspects, but it’s also got a really good offline golf app (free) with 41k courses, which…
14/08/2022 - 17:36
rabid_monkey commented on MATE nbn Peak Speeds Improving?
I appreciate they’re honesty, but I’ll have to bail if I keep getting 240p streams on Netflix and 0.3/2Mbs (via speedof.me just now)
25/07/2022 - 21:53
rabid_monkey commented on MATE nbn Peak Speeds Improving?
In case you missed it, here’s the “we’re sorry that we we shat the bed” email: “MATE started six years ago as a family business…
25/07/2022 - 21:47
rabid_monkey commented on MATE nbn Peak Speeds Improving?
Only marginally better for me this morning. Although it’s not exactly peak time! I’m on 100/40 and getting 21/4. It’s been like that…
24/07/2022 - 07:59
rabid_monkey commented on Mate NBN, Peak Time Issues, Anyone Else?
I’ve been with Mate for about for about 9mths and was really happy with solid speeds and ping (fttp 100/40). But just the last few days…
23/07/2022 - 08:31
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