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Member Since 27/02/2012
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philart replied to striker5950 on How Often Do You Change Your Work Shirt?
Ze dirty french women used to claim it was a natural pheromone which used to get people excited "or he hor he hor"!
28/06/2022 - 17:36
philart replied to Alasdair on How Often Do You Change Your Work Shirt?
Obviously eating garlic will make not only your breath smell but also whatever your skin pores exude. Underarm odour is prominent because...
28/06/2022 - 17:32
philart commented on The Good Guys: 15% Cashback (Cap $100, Exclusion Applies) @ ShopBack (June 20 12-6pm)
When does the $40 store credit expire? it could be a year or two until my next purchase from TGG's.
19/06/2022 - 19:10
philart replied to Jimbuscus on Google Chromecast with Google TV $75.05 ($73.47 w/ eBay Plus) + Delivery ($0 w/ eBay Plus) @ BIG W eBay / ($0 C&C) @ TGG eBay
plus with launcher manager app you can change the launcher with chromecast but cannot with Fire TV as Amazon blocks the app.
17/06/2022 - 08:10
philart replied to Chippps on Google Chromecast with Google TV with Bonus $20 Harvey Norman Gift Card $78 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman
No HDMI cable needed apart from the 4 inch one connected to the device. You will require a spare HDMI port on the TV.
16/06/2022 - 16:22
philart replied to superforever on Google Chromecast with Google TV (Snow) $79 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
You were spot on, volume now working on the device - cheers.
12/06/2022 - 19:33
philart commented on Google Chromecast with Google TV (Snow) $79 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
I set one of these up yesterday. As we send volume from the TV via optical cable to an external amp I'm very disappointed that the same as...
11/06/2022 - 08:28
philart replied to superforever on Google Chromecast with Google TV (Snow) $79 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
I set one of these up yesterday. As we send volume from the TV via optical cable to an external amp I'm very disappointed that the same as...
11/06/2022 - 08:27
philart replied to bamzero on Google Chromecast with Google TV White $78 + Delivery ($0 to Metro Areas/ C&C/ in-Store) @ Officeworks
I just bought one and am hoping the volume controls actually work on the device if you don't want to use equipment control. The reason I...
09/06/2022 - 15:01
philart replied to ehardaway on Posties Destroying Front Lawns with Their Bikes - What to Do?
It's not permitted to park on the nature strip - technically.
29/05/2022 - 14:02
philart replied to Euphemistic on Posties Destroying Front Lawns with Their Bikes - What to Do?
There's no such thing as a free lunch. If people want better local services we're going to have to be prepared to shell out.
29/05/2022 - 14:01
philart replied to Vaynard05 on Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $64 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Not since the latest firmware upgrade. I miss the Wolf launcher....
07/05/2022 - 19:14
philart replied to strangeloops66 on Taveners 1 kg Liquorice Allsorts $7 at The Reject Shop
Yep confectionary is based on sugar - well spotted.
30/01/2022 - 08:15
philart replied to terrys on Taveners 1 kg Liquorice Allsorts $7 at The Reject Shop
Yes they are the originals. We bought a pack of Taverners last week and can report these are a close second.
30/01/2022 - 08:14
philart replied to Chimichanga on [VIC] NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 4K HDR Android TV Streaming Media Player $249 (Pickup Only) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
It has superior hardware to both those devices. However if you're not viewing video in FHD or 4K, you might not see much of an improvement.
26/12/2021 - 09:50
philart replied to Mack11 on [VIC] NVIDIA Shield TV Pro 4K HDR Android TV Streaming Media Player $249 (Pickup Only) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
We personally use media boxes as a transport to the Sony OLED TV for video and the Onkyo receiver for audio. Leave the settings on auto or...
26/12/2021 - 09:46
philart commented on BWS: 20% Cashback (Capped at $20 Per Member) @ Cashrewards
My cashback is logged "pending" at cashrewards and I didn't receive an email inviting me. Go to cashrewards site, login, search BWS and see...
16/12/2021 - 16:10
philart commented on BWS: 20% Cashback (Capped at $20 Per Member) @ Cashrewards
It's gone 2PM yet Cashrewards site is offering only 10% cashback. Click through the 10% and then 20% shows - all good.
16/12/2021 - 14:08
philart replied to garylovesbeer on Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $53.10 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
You can't beat these bluetooth remote controls with BT airmouse to control Android TV devices on which you also have sideloaded...
08/12/2021 - 14:37
philart replied to justaddwater on Fire Stick 4K Max $59, Kindle PW $169, Echo 4th Gen $74, Echo Dot 4th Gen $39, Echo Show 8 $99, Echo Dot $19 @ Amazon
What about these people in NY? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Firestick&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
22/11/2021 - 14:51
philart replied to DisabledUser195794 on Fire Stick 4K Max $59, Kindle PW $169, Echo 4th Gen $74, Echo Dot 4th Gen $39, Echo Show 8 $99, Echo Dot $19 @ Amazon
Yes with one of these: https: https://bit.ly/3cBZpQY
22/11/2021 - 14:49
philart replied to ufwpd on Bosch 8kg Front Load Washer WAT28620A $693 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ The Good Guys
I doubt very much where it's built matters as long as the manufacturer oversees the quality of manufacture and uses the same parts. The...
06/11/2021 - 14:12
philart replied to Hodler on [eBook] $0 - How to Day Trade for a Living & Excel 2021 an Ultimate Guide to Learn The Basics of Excel @ Amazon AU/US
Yes it's proven that you can be equally lucky in the short term by being a contrarian trader.
24/10/2021 - 16:11
philart replied to Ninja9 on [eBook] $0 - How to Day Trade for a Living & Excel 2021 an Ultimate Guide to Learn The Basics of Excel @ Amazon AU/US
Worse still you can spend money to lose money. One is up against too many professionals with offices to research and analyse up to the...
24/10/2021 - 16:10
philart commented on [eBook] $0 - How to Day Trade for a Living & Excel 2021 an Ultimate Guide to Learn The Basics of Excel @ Amazon AU/US
Don't do it - day trading, it's gambling and while you might get lucky the only surefire winner who can make a living from you are the...
24/10/2021 - 16:07
philart replied to ankor on ALDI Supermarkets = Overpriced Rubbish
My mate's mate knows a bloke who runs a garage. He says his butcher told him one boozy evening that snags and mince were a butchers bonus....
08/10/2021 - 16:49
philart replied to nsavi on Katoomba Exotic Basmati Rice 5kg $9.99, Tata Premium Loose Leaf Tea 450g $4.99, 7L Steam Airfryer $149 @ ALDI
Woolies have 5K bags of "exotic" basmati for $10 right now.
29/09/2021 - 14:52
philart replied to thebossmel on Eneloop Pro AAA Battery 4 Pk $19.75/$17.78 S&S or Non-Pro $21.95/$19.76 S&S+ Delivery ($0 with Prime / $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
I've used one of these for a decade or more with no issue: https://www.amazon.com.au/Crosse-Technology-BC1000-Battery-Charger/dp/B004J6DLD4
26/09/2021 - 10:12