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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...

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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...

Do not buy a robot vacuum without Lidar. That is all.

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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.

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.

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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...

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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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

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...

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,...

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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...

The shape of the 3d printed mounts is heavily influenced by geometry suited to 3d printing. This is a major consideration when creating...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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

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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.

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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...

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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...

klaw81 commented on Diesel Fuel $1.799/L @ 7-Eleven Yeronga
Are people still helicopter locking? Is there a new method?

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...

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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...