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raisinberry777 commented on Recommendations for a ~14" Laptop
If you don't need Windows, a MacBook Air. If you do, a Lenovo Thinkbook 14p or Ideapad 5 Pro (both very similar).
25/05/2022 - 17:21
raisinberry777 replied to Vater Woods on ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 / AMD Ryzen 7 5825U / 300 nits 14” FHD / 512GB SSD / 16GB RAM / $1233 Shipped (2 days) @ Lenovo
There's a bunch of Lenovo stuff with 6000 series stuff rolling out now (most of it announced this week) - I'd imagine it will be rolled out...
21/05/2022 - 13:15
raisinberry777 replied to ATangk on Asus Vivobook Pro 15 M3500 OLED 15.6" FHD Ryzen 7 5800H W11H Laptop $1,270 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ Metro) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
Similar thoughts too with OLED screen combined with (relatively) poor resolution.
21/05/2022 - 00:04
raisinberry777 replied to songyi on Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 14" AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 8GB RAM, 256GB, 300nit IPS, $1,101.24 Shipped @ Lenovo
The difference in performance will be miniscule - clock speeds are slightly higher on the mid-gen version but otherwise they're practically...
20/04/2022 - 08:58
raisinberry777 commented on New ThinkPad E15 Gen4 / 15.6" FHD / AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM / 300nits / $1066 @ Lenovo (+ 27% off Upgrade Parts)
I would say that the ThinkBook is probably a better deal for most: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/691663 - Better display - Faster...
11/04/2022 - 12:43
raisinberry777 commented on What Ruins OzBargain for You?
Reps with no understanding of the rules, or who use the site as 'OzAdvertising' rather than promoting genuinely good deals.
11/04/2022 - 10:02
raisinberry777 replied to georgegates5 on Looking for a Reliable Windows Laptop for Work 2022 - Budget $1500
If you have access to the Edu store, Ryzen 7 5800H/16GB/512GB is currently $1277....
29/03/2022 - 09:41
raisinberry777 commented on Looking for a Reliable Windows Laptop for Work 2022 - Budget $1500
Lenovo Thinkbook 14p? Light, powerful, within budget, 2x USB-A and 2x USB-C ports. Decent screen (14" 2240x1400). Uses higher power...
29/03/2022 - 08:17
raisinberry777 commented on [PS4] Persona 5 Royal - $31.70 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU
Took me ~120 hours to finish this, so price per hour is pretty good!
21/02/2022 - 10:07
raisinberry777 commented on How much do you pay for your Netflix subscription?
That link would be based on either compromised accounts or stolen credit cards - don't support them.
01/01/2022 - 07:00
raisinberry777 replied to drprox on Hoka Running Shoes Sale: Hoka Arahi $129 (50% off), Hoka Clifton $119 (50% off)
I wore a 9.5US Kayano and wear a 9US Arahi.
27/12/2021 - 21:06
raisinberry777 commented on Hoka Running Shoes Sale: Hoka Arahi $129 (50% off), Hoka Clifton $119 (50% off)
Thanks OP. I was a previous user of the Gel Kayanos - liked them but didn't love them, tried some Brooks Bedlams and hated them, now on...
27/12/2021 - 15:59
raisinberry777 commented on [Back Order] Samsung 25W Travel Charger (No Cable) $20.30 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
For anyone that's got around the S21/+/Ultra deals the last few days, there's very few third party chargers that support Samsung's...
22/12/2021 - 14:01
raisinberry777 replied to lemtek on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G from $699 (after $500 Discount + $500 Trade in bonus, $100 Loyalty, $50 Newsletter) @ Samsung
Same here - also just got confirmation of shipping (with $300 bonus).
21/12/2021 - 10:17
raisinberry777 replied to Duplicity on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G from $699 (after $500 Discount + $500 Trade in bonus, $100 Loyalty, $50 Newsletter) @ Samsung
Mine says 'preparing dispatch' and I got the $300 bonus - ordered around 4pm.
21/12/2021 - 09:21
raisinberry777 replied to bri11iant-y on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G from $699 (after $500 Discount + $500 Trade in bonus, $100 Loyalty, $50 Newsletter) @ Samsung
Yeah that's crazy - trading in my Huawei P30 Pro 256GB (trade-in value $180, private market value ~$350ish), add newsletter discount and I...
20/12/2021 - 16:30
raisinberry777 commented on Laptop Recommendations for Sister - Budget below $1700
If Mac is an option, an M1 Macbook Air fits the use case very well. Light, very fast, exceptional battery life, great build quality, and...
18/12/2021 - 11:44
raisinberry777 commented on Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15" AMD Ryzen 7 5700U(8c/16t).1080P IPS Touch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $1069.00 @ Lenovo Education Store
No display out via USB-C, for those interested in using it with a dock.
16/12/2021 - 08:03
raisinberry777 commented on Degreaser for Bike Chain Which One Do You Use
Diggers wax and grease remover - as recommended by GPLama: https://www.bunnings.com.au/diggers-1l-wax-and-grease-remover_p1210255
14/12/2021 - 08:50
raisinberry777 replied to dtingy on Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus $599 ($500 off + $300 Trade-In Bonus and $100+$50 Vouchers) @ Samsung
Thanks for this - wanted to know the same thing and still really like the camera on my P30 Pro
03/12/2021 - 11:45
raisinberry777 replied to Agent Q on Gildan Men's Crew T-Shirt 12 Pk $27.60 (Size S/L/XL), $26.61 (Size M) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Quality from the last time I bought them is average, material is fine but the stitching is absolutely woeful.
27/11/2021 - 18:35
raisinberry777 replied to raisinberry777 on Help Me Find a New Laptop - $3.2k Budget
Or if you sacrifice some of the graphics power to get bang on 3kg including charger, there's the Thinkbook 16p Gen 2:...
26/11/2021 - 17:07
raisinberry777 commented on Help Me Find a New Laptop - $3.2k Budget
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro hits all of those marks except for weight and touchscreen: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/665489 2.57 kg + 1.15...
26/11/2021 - 15:43
raisinberry777 replied to p1 ama on Dock for Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga
Another vote for the Lenovo USB-C dock - I've picked one up second hand for $100. The current iteration will support at least 2x 1440p if...
01/11/2021 - 08:28
raisinberry777 replied to Clarky77 on CLIF Energy Bar 68g $1.50 (Half Price) @ Woolworths
They're not marketed as a health bar - they're marketed as an energy bar. For any form of endurance exercise these are a useful, packaged,...
20/10/2021 - 16:07
raisinberry777 commented on Nong Shim Shin Ramyun 5 Pack $5.60 + $10 Delivery @ LAKU
Why would anyone pay (effectively) $15.60 for a 5-pack of these when they're regularly on special for $3 (or more recently, $4) at...
13/10/2021 - 12:27
raisinberry777 replied to InTheMarket on Sony 65" BRAVIA XR Full Array 4K Google TV XR65X90J $1999.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
Nothing special - just included the link in where I saw it and got a call from a sales rep about an hour later.
29/09/2021 - 17:21