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klaw81 replied to ozvictor on iPhone 11 Pro 64GB $1599, 256GB $1849 | iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB $1749, 256GB $1999 @ JB Hi-Fi
Disagree - 5G coverage is pretty patchy in Australia, even in the capital cities. And most people don't really want/need it yet. I strongly...
10/07/2020 - 08:19
klaw81 replied to Pennypacka on PowerEgg 4K Drone $520 Delivered @ PowerVision
+1 I'm also a "commercial drone pilot," came here to say pretty much this. - Over 2kg = legal issues with flying this in Australia without...
10/07/2020 - 08:16
klaw81 replied to burrtotron on R5-3500X RTX 2060 6GB Gaming PC [B350/16G 3200MHz/650W Bronze]: $1088 + Shipping @ TechFast
I suspect it's more that supply is constrained due to Covid-19, and TechFast is struggling to get the bulk-buy deals they've managed in the...
09/07/2020 - 16:42
klaw81 replied to Kintamarama on Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 4GB Low Profile Graphics Card - $255 + Delivery (Free Pickup), Save $54 @ Umart
Compared to the GTX 960, it's smaller, quieter, cooler and more powerful. Having said that, if you have the space for a non-low profile...
09/07/2020 - 10:40
klaw81 replied to annarchon on Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 4GB Low Profile Graphics Card - $255 + Delivery (Free Pickup), Save $54 @ Umart
You raise a valid point (EliteDesk and similar have small power supply capacity), but not quite true. Neither CPU nor GPU use their maximum...
08/07/2020 - 09:51
klaw81 replied to oscargamer on Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR6 4GB Low Profile Graphics Card - $255 + Delivery (Free Pickup), Save $54 @ Umart
This is a smaller, more modern and more power efficient GPU compared to the 1060. However, the overall performance is pretty similar. If...
07/07/2020 - 19:46
klaw81 replied to edfoo on ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop Ryzen 9 4900H FA506IV-AL011T 15.6" Notebook Win 10 $2159.10 + Delivery @ Computer Alliance
Sounds like sour grapes to me. The price difference between 1650 and 2060 is not that much, and gaming laptops usually have much better...
02/07/2020 - 10:36
klaw81 replied to tonyjzx on Kogan 27" QHD 144hz FreeSync HDR400 Curved Monitor $449 + Delivery (Free with First) @ Kogan
For all the hate they get on here, my small collection of Kogan-branded products (including a similar gaming monitor) have been very...
01/07/2020 - 15:21
klaw81 replied to scrimshaw on Desktop PC or Laptop - Are These Good and Can You Please Recommend Better? (Budget $1500)
My experience is that CAD workloads (specifically AutoDesk applications like Revit) don't work nicely on AMD gaming cards - the drivers...
24/06/2020 - 14:32
klaw81 replied to saboofa on Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 WINDFORCE 2X 8G GDDR6 Graphics Card $679 + Shipping @ Shopping Express
I have a 5700XT after several years of Nvidia GPUs. The performance per dollar is excellent, but I've had a lot of driver issues and the...
22/06/2020 - 08:21
klaw81 replied to yht on Kogan Smarterhome Smart Plug 4 Pack $50, Garage Door Opener $56 (Was $149), Pan and Tilt Camera $46 (Was $119), 32GB SD Card $6
Looks pretty basic - it's just an internet-controlled relay that grounds a wire to simulate a wall switch. You can build your own for $20,...
18/06/2020 - 14:33
klaw81 replied to klaw81 on Kogan Smarterhome Smart Plug 4 Pack $50, Garage Door Opener $56 (Was $149), Pan and Tilt Camera $46 (Was $119), 32GB SD Card $6
The roller door mystery has been solved. The door status sensor is designed to stick to the inner face of the door and sends a signal when...
18/06/2020 - 14:30
klaw81 replied to rollin on Kogan Smarterhome Smart Plug 4 Pack $50, Garage Door Opener $56 (Was $149), Pan and Tilt Camera $46 (Was $119), 32GB SD Card $6
They already have Tuya firmware and don't require flashing. Tuya is an ecosystem of IoT devices that maintain a constant internet...
18/06/2020 - 14:24
klaw81 replied to Dotherightthing on Kogan 34" WQHD Curved 21:9 Ultrawide 144hz Freesync HDR Gaming Monitor (3440x 1440) $639 + Delivery ($0 with First) @ Kogan
Yes, I bought their 27" QHD Freesync monitor about 18 months ago and it's been excellent - not a single issue.
17/06/2020 - 08:38
klaw81 replied to Aussybob on Monoprice MP Select Mini 3D Printer V2 w/ AU Plug - $129.99 Delivered @ Monoprice Inc via Amazon AU
Ender 3, or Ender 3 Pro if you can spend the extra. There are plenty of other options that are decent, but the Ender 3 is super common and...
16/06/2020 - 19:26
klaw81 commented on Monoprice MP Select Mini 3D Printer V2 w/ AU Plug - $129.99 Delivered @ Monoprice Inc via Amazon AU
These are pretty limited printers due to the small bed, but they're about as good as you can get in this price range. Pretty cheap way to...
16/06/2020 - 19:20
klaw81 commented on Asus TUF 15inch FA506II-HN138T, Ryzen 5 4600H, 8GB / 512GB, $1389 + Delivery (Free Pickup in QLD) @ Zotim
Good deal. Also available $10 cheaper via eBay with PMON20 code for 20% off....
15/06/2020 - 16:18
klaw81 replied to DR-JEKL on Xiaomi M365 Electric Scooter Intelligent BMS 25km/h Max. Load 100kg US $329.99 (AU $491.20) Delivered @ Banggood AU
Yes, you can modify the factory firmware to improve power and increase top speed on these models - but that will only give you an extra...
15/06/2020 - 15:13
klaw81 replied to xpllmmff on Xiaomi M365 Electric Scooter Intelligent BMS 25km/h Max. Load 100kg US $329.99 (AU $491.20) Delivered @ Banggood AU
To be clear - this is NSW. In other states these are legal.
15/06/2020 - 13:48
klaw81 replied to onlinepred on Fossil Smartwatch Gen 4 $179 - $229, Gen 5 $397 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Google Wear definitely has its shortcomings, but it's worth pointing out that Samsung's watches work much better with Samsung phones than...
15/06/2020 - 13:16
klaw81 replied to sszjy on DJI Mavic Mini Drone $479 Delivered @ Amazon AU
No need for license as it's under 2kg, provided that you fly within basic guidelines. Cannot be flown close to airports, or higher than...
15/06/2020 - 08:26
klaw81 replied to tightm8 on DJI Mavic Mini Drone $479 Delivered @ Amazon AU
Current drone user here. Yes, people can be foolish and/or thoughtless and use them in a dangerous fashion. But then again, that's true of...
15/06/2020 - 08:22
klaw81 replied to dddddog on iPhone 11 Pro 256GB Green $1712, Dual Sim $1898 Delivered (Grey Import) @ TobyDeals
It's a low price for this model - about $200 off the RRP. But yes, the standard price is insane.
12/06/2020 - 08:11
klaw81 replied to reddead2067 on [Pre Order] Kogan 30" Curved 21:9 Ultrawide 75hz Monitor (2560 x 1080) - $299 + Delivery @ Kogan
Note that the 34" model is a non-curved VA panel, which may be an issue for colour consistancy across the screen as viewing angle changes.
10/06/2020 - 15:19
klaw81 replied to tren on Mistral Smart Plug $10 (Was $19) @ Australia Post
It's available: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.grings_software.TasmotaControl My understanding is that it controls...
09/06/2020 - 14:15
klaw81 replied to backupper1 on Mistral Smart Plug $10 (Was $19) @ Australia Post
Doesn't work with HomeKit or Siri voice control, but still works on iOS devices using the Tuya app (or one of its deriviatives). Also,...
09/06/2020 - 11:03
klaw81 replied to samfisher5986 on Youi $85 Cashback on All Insurance Policies (Was $50) @ Cashrewards
As a counterpoint - I have been insured for a house and car with Youi for several years. At the time I joined, they were the cheapest...
08/06/2020 - 11:07
klaw81 replied to noobphotographer on Kogan KAMN34QUSA 34" WQHD 21:9 Ultrawide 75hz Monitor (3440x1440) $449 + Postage @ Kogan
I think it would be great for most productivity - my only reservation is the lack of curve (I didn't notice when i posted). Since this is a...
04/06/2020 - 15:00
klaw81 replied to downloader on Kogan KAMN34QUSA 34" WQHD 21:9 Ultrawide 75hz Monitor (3440x1440) $449 + Postage @ Kogan
I already have a Kogan Freesync QHD 27" and it's been flawless from day 1. I am not really considering this screen for gaming, but it would...
04/06/2020 - 12:01