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klaw81 commented on 10% off Storewide + Delivery + Surcharge (e.g. Crucial P2 1TB $108 Delivered) @ Shopping Express
Toms Hardware says the Crucial P2 is a risky buy - the TLC flash used in the product at release has been changed to QLC and it's now really...
23/06/2022 - 13:27
klaw81 replied to Thenhz on [eBay Plus] Xiaomi Mi Curved 34" 144Hz WQHD Gaming Monitor $475.02 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
I've been using it since Covid lockdown for all kinds of gaming and movies, plus admin and CAD work, all at full resolution and refresh...
21/06/2022 - 10:51
klaw81 commented on My Genie ZX1000 Intelligent Robotics Vacuum $189 Delivered @ Rivers
Do not buy a robot vacuum without Lidar. That is all.
18/06/2022 - 15:24
klaw81 replied to Mooo0 on [Pre Order] Samsung Odyssey G5 QHD LCD Monitor 165hz G-Sync C HDR IPS 27in Monitor $299 Delivered @ PLE
Yes. 27" at FHD is noticeably pixelated. QHD is the minimum resolution for a 27" IMO.
15/06/2022 - 06:59
klaw81 commented on [QLD] Lytworx 5m Smart Strip Light $15 (Was $54.90) @ Bunnings (Toowoomba North)
All sold out by 3pm according to staff. I missed out - please PM me if you ended up with more than you wanted.
12/06/2022 - 18:19
klaw81 replied to jasswolf on [eBay Plus] Xiaomi Mi Curved 34" 144Hz WQHD 21:9 FreeSync Gaming Monitor 1440p Display $479 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
I agree that the Dell is a better screen, and $75 to upgrade is a decent deal. But this is still a really good screen for the price, and I...
25/05/2022 - 15:14
klaw81 replied to Kritik on [eBay Plus] Xiaomi Mi Curved 34" 144Hz WQHD 21:9 FreeSync Gaming Monitor 1440p Display $479 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
Mine has been really good - used it for WFH + gaming during all of Covid with zero issues. My criticisms of this model: - Backlighting is...
25/05/2022 - 09:08
klaw81 commented on [JB Perks] Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Air T15 $499 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi
Seems like there are plenty of spare codes available - I still have one. PM me if you want one and none are available
22/05/2022 - 09:46
klaw81 replied to rldowling03 on Meross Smart Garage Opener: Homekit (Expired) US$26.94 (~A$38.61), Non Homekit US$22.43 (~A$32.11) @ Meross Official, AliExpress
Thanks for the info. I have the Tuya integration working fine for a couple of smart plugs, but most of my devices have been flashed with...
17/05/2022 - 13:24
klaw81 replied to rldowling03 on Meross Smart Garage Opener: Homekit (Expired) US$26.94 (~A$38.61), Non Homekit US$22.43 (~A$32.11) @ Meross Official, AliExpress
Are you using the stock (assume Tuya) firmware on the Bunnings one? Or have you flashed it with something else to make it Home Assistant...
17/05/2022 - 10:51
klaw81 replied to DoctorCalculon on Meross Smart Garage Opener: Homekit (Expired) US$26.94 (~A$38.61), Non Homekit US$22.43 (~A$32.11) @ Meross Official, AliExpress
I assume it's this one: https://www.bunnings.com.au/orion-grid-connect-smart-garage-door-controller-with-sensor_p0261686
17/05/2022 - 10:46
klaw81 replied to Murpha on Crucial BX500 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD $106.95 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
Oh dear. I wear my tech nerd badge with pride - but my nerdiness doesn't extend to the current state of SSDs and the complexities of 3D...
17/05/2022 - 09:55
klaw81 commented on Crucial BX500 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD $106.95 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
While all the SSD nerds are here......can anyone recommend a 1TB M.2 drive to replace a sketchy boot drive? Don't need anything amazing,...
17/05/2022 - 08:37
klaw81 replied to Osiris on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB $1598 + Shipping / Store Pickup @ Harvey Norman
I guess it depends what applications you want to run, the level of portability required, screen size, battery life etc. This device is very...
09/05/2022 - 21:47
klaw81 commented on TP-Link Litewave 5-Port Gigabit Switch (LS1005G) $16 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
There's also an 8-port version for $25
06/05/2022 - 08:26
klaw81 replied to Gojkins on Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 EAGLE OC 12 GB LHR Graphics Card $559 + $9.90 Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ PCByte
Totally agree with you - early days on 5700XT were super rough with terrible drivers and lots of instability, crashing etc. I haven't had...
02/05/2022 - 19:18
klaw81 replied to Mikeypants on Baseus T2 Pro Bluetooth Smart Tag Tracker Child Finder Pet Finder A$13.99 @eSkybird
Actually that one is quite attractive to me - it can access Apple's "Find My" network but is also Android compatible. It might actually be...
27/04/2022 - 10:27
klaw81 replied to Some Human on TV Mount That Can Handle Face-down Orientation
I posted an album of 2 photos here: https://imgur.com/a/MAmFEkz It's not a lclassic coffee table - more of a large side table with storage...
26/04/2022 - 15:05
klaw81 replied to Alasdair on TV Mount That Can Handle Face-down Orientation
The shape of the 3d printed mounts is heavily influenced by geometry suited to 3d printing. This is a major consideration when creating...
26/04/2022 - 09:48
klaw81 replied to nofate on TV Mount That Can Handle Face-down Orientation
I have a full Home Assistant setup and I probably even have a spare sensor and smart switch to make it work. Having said that, I have lost...
26/04/2022 - 09:44
klaw81 replied to mskeggs on TV Mount That Can Handle Face-down Orientation
Needs to be slim enough for clearance to the front of the screen while closed. My 3d printed mounts are quite slender so that the front of...
26/04/2022 - 09:41
klaw81 posted a forum topic TV Mount That Can Handle Face-down Orientation
Preamble: I know this is an unusual requirement, but I'm sure there are suitable products available. I built a cabinet where a 43" screen...
25/04/2022 - 11:10
klaw81 replied to atlas on Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones $143.96 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Ditto, I have no problems walking or working with these in. I doubt they'd stay in for a run though. They're definitely relatively big and...
19/04/2022 - 16:01
klaw81 replied to PuntyBrah on SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless Gaming Headset $237 + Delivery @ Harvey Norman
I replaced my headband at about 2.5 years and it cost $12. Not a big deal
16/04/2022 - 13:19
klaw81 replied to Jopgun on GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC 8GB Video Card $999 Delivered @ BPC Technology eBay
I'm no expert, but a brief look at benchmark scores suggest a very significant improvement - performance should be over 50% higher.
04/04/2022 - 14:58
klaw81 replied to ChiMot on Baseus T2 Pro Bluetooth Smart Tag Tracker Child Finder Pet Finder A$13.99 @eSkybird
Tracking devices generally make use of a network of mobile devices. Your phone may not be within bluetooth range, but another phone with...
29/03/2022 - 11:34
klaw81 replied to wilko23 on Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse $78.36 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU
The scroll issue can be mitigated, or even fixed entirely, if you do it right. Definitely annoying though. I have 2 of these mice; one has...
21/03/2022 - 10:35
klaw81 commented on Diesel Fuel $1.799/L @ 7-Eleven Yeronga
Are people still helicopter locking? Is there a new method?
17/03/2022 - 14:12
klaw81 commented on $200 off Pastel Dual Sit Stand Desks $725.00 + $39.95 Delivery @ Desky
I bought an ErgoDC desk a couple of weeks back after looking at all the options out there. It was about 20% cheaper than the equivalent...
14/03/2022 - 17:48
klaw81 replied to Looking4BudgetBuild on Gainward Ghost RTX 3060 12GB LHR Graphics Card: $719 + Shipping @ TechFast
If you must have a new build right away and can't raise the total price, my advice would be to use a CPU with an integrated GPU, and wait...
02/03/2022 - 12:45