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Soothsayer replied to  Diji1 on What makes a phone expensive?
So you either think the actual software and hardware (both electronics and mechanical) design/layout are either done in a university, or...
20/05/2019 - 10:23
Soothsayer replied to  vash12 on WD My Book Desktop External Hard Drive 10TB $129.84 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU
Same. And I actually need a new HDD due to drive failure. Whyyy was this posted on a Sunday!
20/05/2019 - 10:04
Soothsayer replied to  Ordinary Consumer on 60% off or More Storewide @ Oxford
While that's good to know Oxford doesn't encourage those practices, it says more about Tarocash / yd than these guys... not exactly a high...
14/05/2019 - 14:48
Soothsayer replied to  eug on [Pre-Order] RGB Backlit Wireless Rechargeable Mechanical Keyboard (Outemu Blue/Brown/Red Switches) $69 + Shipping @ Kogan
It's due to the 100+ LEDs. I suspect if you turned them off every time you used it (not sure if you can switch off permanently), it would...
10/05/2019 - 09:56
Soothsayer replied to  mlburnian on Hoodies $19.99, Polos $9.99 @ Connor (Free Click & Collect)
How is a 60% poly hoodie 'pretty good'? Sounds sweaty
30/04/2019 - 10:28
Soothsayer replied to  garage sale on Corsair RM750x (2018) 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $148 Delivered @ Amazon AU
you are both right but clse945111 is probably more accurate to real-world usage for many modern PSUs, which can hit maximum efficiency from...
26/04/2019 - 22:28
Soothsayer replied to  garage sale on Corsair RM750x (2018) 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $148 Delivered @ Amazon AU
This. He might have a point if we were talking about a PSU sold by Hynix but it makes no sense to apply this logic to Corsair, especially...
26/04/2019 - 22:11
Soothsayer replied to  0jay on Xiaomi Mijia Bedside Lamp 2 (RGB, WiFi, Apple Homekit) $35.15 US (~$49.20 AU) + Free Priority Shipping @ Gearvita
That's because your question/comments dont make sense. ALL computerized equipment runs off DC not AC so of course it is stepping down from...
22/04/2019 - 14:20
Soothsayer replied to  nushydude on 20-60% off Storewide @ Supercheap Auto
nushydude is right, any car with stop-start needs a special battery for it (i.e. all newer gen Mazdas). These have the CCA and RC beefed up...
21/04/2019 - 00:51
Soothsayer replied to  Jamesx on Get a Chromecast 3 When You Buy Google Home Mini $79 Delivered @ Google Store
Good suggestion, he'll be glad to know he can just walk all the way home from work to check/close his garage door, lights, heater,...
19/04/2019 - 14:16
Soothsayer replied to  Ametric on 20-60% off Storewide @ Supercheap Auto
Century are better than the budget Exide that Costco stocks. And for me Costco doesn't stock stop-start batteries for Mazdas. But if it's...
18/04/2019 - 16:33
Soothsayer replied to  drazenm on Cygnett PowerMini 36W USB-C Car Charger $5 + Shipping / Collect @ Bing Lee / eBay
Stock charger shouldn't take that long. Are you using the stock cable or aftermarket? Do you have fast charging enabled in settings? Do you...
17/04/2019 - 00:28
Soothsayer commented on Wireless Broadband for Home: Any opinions?
Coming to this thread late and it looks like there is a lot of confusion/misinformation in it already.. To clarify, none of the Optus...
16/04/2019 - 11:33
Soothsayer replied to  knk on Wireless Broadband for Home: Any opinions?
This is incorrect, both modems Optus provide carrier aggregation (B525 2 band CA, AC800S 3 band CA) and neither limit Optus bands used....
16/04/2019 - 10:50
Soothsayer commented on 25% off Exide Batteries @ Costco (Membership Required)
Anyone know if Costco will order in non-stocked batteries and apply the discount? Have a car with stop-start and none of the batteries they...
15/04/2019 - 12:31
Soothsayer replied to  PukeyLuke on Viofo A118C2 1080P Dash Camera with GPS Logger for $65.50 Delivered @ Canberra_warehouse on eBay
And you realise you are degrading your car battery by leaving it for 3 days if at day 4 it would be at 20%? It is recommended to not...
10/04/2019 - 15:18
Soothsayer replied to  leTintin on Ryobi Airwave 2 in 1 Air Brad Nailer and Stapler $29.89 @ Bunnings
Normally $199 with 4 air tools included though, i.e. this kit:...
10/04/2019 - 12:08
Soothsayer replied to  kid-vhee on Viofo A118C2 1080P Dash Camera with GPS Logger for $65.50 Delivered @ Canberra_warehouse on eBay
That - and using Li-Ion in this way is a safety hazard, especially in this country. The whole reason why people recommend these capacitor...
10/04/2019 - 11:48
Soothsayer replied to  DevlicK on Viofo A118C2 1080P Dash Camera with GPS Logger for $65.50 Delivered @ Canberra_warehouse on eBay
It's very easy to route the dash cam cable so its hidden in the headliner, A pillar and under the seat/dash trim, so only a few cm up the...
10/04/2019 - 11:44
Soothsayer replied to  PukeyLuke on Viofo A118C2 1080P Dash Camera with GPS Logger for $65.50 Delivered @ Canberra_warehouse on eBay
This is a bad recommendation to newbies as it **will** drain your car battery if left parked long enough (could be after a day or two or...
10/04/2019 - 11:37
Soothsayer replied to  outlander on [VIC] Ozito 115mm Angle Grinder Kit $40, AEG 18V 5.0ah 8 Piece Kit $999, 4.0ah 4 Piece Kit $399 @ Bunnings, Hoppers Crossing
$40 or $80? Saw plenty of these at Fountain Gate as well for $80
22/03/2019 - 15:24
Soothsayer replied to  twodollah on RM Williams Comfort Craftsman Boots $430 + Shipping @ Nungar Trading (Pricematch @ Iconic)
"Genuine leather" is NOT a grade of leather, it simply means that some part of it was once on an animal (and is therefore not entirely...
12/03/2019 - 00:54
Soothsayer replied to  OzFrugie on Bridgestone Buy 3 Tyres and Get 4th Free on Potenza, Turanza Serenity Plus
Yeah it's overkill. Potenza in particular is not suited to it IMO, they are for cars and drivers who value grip and road feedback at the...
02/03/2019 - 12:31
Soothsayer replied to  podiacide on Travelling Salesman Seeking Something a Bit Different
Lucky! I forgot about your Carplay requirement - however cars that come with it from factory would mostly be ~2016 models onward, so you're...
27/02/2019 - 19:07
Soothsayer commented on 20% off All Items at 17 Selected Home / Alcohol Sellers (Max $500 Discount) @ eBay
Got excited but there's no isopropyl in this sale:(
27/02/2019 - 18:36
Soothsayer commented on Travelling Salesman Seeking Something a Bit Different
As you are getting a car allowance, all costs associated with the car will be tax deductible - including depreciation, which takes the...
27/02/2019 - 16:30
Soothsayer commented on Will I Notice Much Difference Coming from Note 8 to S10+ and then S10 5G?
Will you notice much difference? Yes. Whether the difference is big enough to warrant the price difference is another question, and no one...
27/02/2019 - 16:17
Soothsayer replied to  tsunamisurfer on Shopping Trolley Damaged My Car at Chadstone SC - Photos Attached
Photo 2 does not show OP reversing. How would OP be reversing in Photo 2 if they had not even passed the spot yet?? OP clearly swung the...
27/02/2019 - 14:45
Soothsayer replied to  Jodudu on Shopping Trolley Damaged My Car at Chadstone SC - Photos Attached
I agree it's only the lady's fault. Are the pics still images or caps from a video feed? If video, I would think Chadstone security should...
27/02/2019 - 14:37
Soothsayer replied to  tsunamisurfer on Shopping Trolley Damaged My Car at Chadstone SC - Photos Attached
How would OP see the trolley if watching rear when it hit him/her in the side? I don't understand why there's always these comments...
27/02/2019 - 14:30