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klaw81 commented on Dell G5 15 Gaming Laptop | 8th Gen i7-8750H 8GB RAM 128GB SSD+1TB HHD GTX 1060 6GB $999.20 Delivered @ Dell eBay
That's an excellent price for a very capable laptop.
17/07/2019 - 11:33
klaw81 replied to  HKS on Velocifire VM02WS 104 Keys Wireless Backlit Mechanical Keyboard (Content Brown Switch) US$53.99 Posted (~AU $75) @ Velocifire
According to one of the images on the product page, battery life is 3 weeks without backlight, and "3 working days" with backlight on....
16/07/2019 - 13:19
klaw81 replied to  xare on Google Home Mini $29 + $14.80 Delivery (Free with eBay Plus or Pickup) @ Mobileciti eBay
Mostly very similar capabilities, similarly mediocre sound quality. Google Assistant (IMO) is better than Alexa, and works with Google Cast...
15/07/2019 - 11:23
klaw81 replied to  soothslayer on Google Home Mini $29 + $14.80 Delivery (Free with eBay Plus or Pickup) @ Mobileciti eBay
Total mis-representation. They didn't get "stung" for anything. Here's what actually happened: 1. A software bug in the Google Home Mini...
15/07/2019 - 11:17
klaw81 replied to  GeniusEvil on Google Home Mini $29 + $14.80 Delivery (Free with eBay Plus or Pickup) @ Mobileciti eBay
Sure, that could also work. I wouldn't mind betting they also use this method....but it's still artificial. Using truly random real-world...
15/07/2019 - 10:48
klaw81 replied to  GeniusEvil on Google Home Mini $29 + $14.80 Delivery (Free with eBay Plus or Pickup) @ Mobileciti eBay
Storm in a teacup. Of course they manually check recordings. In order to check and improve the accuracy of the AI, somebody needs to...
15/07/2019 - 10:41
klaw81 commented on 20% off Selected Items @ Computer Alliance eBay | 20% off @ Toys R Us eBay | Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Bracelet $25 (Expired) @ Mi eBay
Appears to be laptops only. No components or peripherals?
15/07/2019 - 10:03
klaw81 replied to  jv on Creality CR-10S Pro 3D Printer $711.08 Delivered @ Floralivings eBay
It's not the cheapest 3d printer on the market, but it has quite a number of features that cheaper machines don't have - an all-metal head,...
09/07/2019 - 13:18
klaw81 replied to  JB1 on Whirlpool AKT809BA 60cm Ceramic Cooktop/ Gas Cooktop $139.60 (Was $349) Free C&C + Delivery @ eBay The Good Guys
Totally agree. Induction is the best of both worlds. It has the heat delivery of gas, but without the inconvenience of cleaning trivets and...
04/07/2019 - 11:11
klaw81 replied to  OzHan on Whirlpool AKT809BA 60cm Ceramic Cooktop/ Gas Cooktop $139.60 (Was $349) Free C&C + Delivery @ eBay The Good Guys
This is the link....but it's been price-jacked in the 80 minutes since my last post (previously $1499 before discount). It's now $1439 with...
04/07/2019 - 11:03
klaw81 commented on Whirlpool AKT809BA 60cm Ceramic Cooktop/ Gas Cooktop $139.60 (Was $349) Free C&C + Delivery @ eBay The Good Guys
If you want to go next level, Good Guys also have an induction cooktop in their eBay sale - only $1,119.20 + postage after 20% discount :-)
04/07/2019 - 09:42
klaw81 replied to  alphaai on Free Kindle Edition eBook: Using Psychology To Stop Procrastinating @ Amazon AU
You should write a book about this :-)
03/07/2019 - 08:59
klaw81 replied to  joinerjill on Game of Mates: How Favours Bleed The Nation Kindle Edition $1.49 @ Amazon Au
It would be pretty dry as an audiobook. It's dry enough to read. Worth the effort though - some great content, and all voters need to...
01/07/2019 - 07:38
klaw81 replied to  Jfi2ee on Google Home Mini 10,000 Points (Was 14,000 Points) @ Telstra Plus Rewards
Google are playing the long game with these devices. They're practically giving them away to companies to use as promotional incentives,...
26/06/2019 - 11:31
klaw81 replied to  Bremzoe on Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor $379 + Free Delivery @ Kogan
"Terrible from side-on" might be overstating it. Sub-optimal is closer to the truth IMO. It's definitely slightly strange at first but you...
19/06/2019 - 16:42
klaw81 replied to  Bremzoe on Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor $379 + Free Delivery @ Kogan
The main difference between IPS and VA screens are viewing angles and contrast. a) Colours are distorted less when viewed off-centre on IPS...
19/06/2019 - 15:27
klaw81 replied to  HappyXD on Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor $379 + Free Delivery @ Kogan
I've been using G-sync on this screen for months, with no issues at all. It gets used for gaming (Battlefield, Seige, and other shooters)...
19/06/2019 - 14:58
klaw81 replied to  Bremzoe on Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor $379 + Free Delivery @ Kogan
It's definitely one of the best value screens out there. That was my criteria for purchasing, and it's been great.
19/06/2019 - 14:57
klaw81 commented on Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor $379 + Free Delivery @ Kogan
Copy-paste from my comments last time this was on sale..... I bought this in the previous sale too. My impressions: - Postage was quite...
19/06/2019 - 13:17
klaw81 replied to  Merlict on Razer Gaming Phone (Version 1) $549 + Delivery @ JB Hi-Fi (Online Only) / $499 + Delivery @ Kogan
Which gaming phones do have physical controls? This phone does have features particularly suited to gaming, including a 120hz screen, long...
12/06/2019 - 06:59
klaw81 replied to  JohnoAU on TERSELY 180° Panoramic Viewing Anti-Fog Snorkel Diving Mask $89.60 Delivered @ Statco Amazon AU
This style of mask is great for amateur people wanting to paddle around the surface looking down, or for very shallow dives. They feel much...
11/06/2019 - 16:59
klaw81 replied to  Limboi on MacBook Pro 15" 2019 with Touchbar 9th Gen 8-Core I9, 512GB $3645.03 + Delivery @ Megabuy (Pricebeat $3462.90 @ Officeworks)
Dave2D's video you linked was about the older 2018 model. While the performance did improve after the patch, it just reduced the problem...
06/06/2019 - 15:04
klaw81 replied to  Limboi on MacBook Pro 15" 2019 with Touchbar 9th Gen 8-Core I9, 512GB $3645.03 + Delivery @ Megabuy (Pricebeat $3462.90 @ Officeworks)
Depends on your intended workload. The i9 will out-perform the i7 in short bursts, assuming you give it time to cool down in between. But...
06/06/2019 - 14:59
klaw81 replied to  inasero on 22% off Silver Tablet Stand /Cellphone Nintendo Switch Holder $11.26 + Delivery (Free with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Simonpen Amazon
Clicked specifically expecting a comment like this. Was not disappointed.
06/06/2019 - 14:56
klaw81 replied to  OnlinePred on $100 off a Google Pixel 3a [$549] or 3a XL [$699] When You Trade-in Any Old Working Smartphone @ JB Hi-Fi
Meh, I wouldn't consider Duplex or call screening vital features that would decide my purchase. It's not like they're available elsewhere...
24/05/2019 - 11:38
klaw81 replied to  OnlinePred on $100 off a Google Pixel 3a [$549] or 3a XL [$699] When You Trade-in Any Old Working Smartphone @ JB Hi-Fi
Apart from Google Fi, what features do Australians miss out on?
24/05/2019 - 08:58
klaw81 commented on 50% off All Anker Products from Official Anker Site
Anyone know how to get the Roav Bolt in Australia?
24/05/2019 - 08:55
klaw81 replied to  yellowrhino93 on Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor (2560x1440) $379 (Was $429) + Shipping @ Kogan
The screen has a standard 100x100 VESA mounting point on the back. So your stand should bolt straight on, and the factory stand removed.
24/04/2019 - 21:35
klaw81 commented on Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor (2560x1440) $379 (Was $429) + Shipping @ Kogan
Copy-paste of my review from last time this screen was on sale.... - Postage was quite fast to Qld regional address and well packaged. -...
23/04/2019 - 14:39
klaw81 replied to  Wired on Kogan 26800mAh Power Bank (60W) with PD and QC 3.0 - $65 Delivered @ Kogan
I have the previous model (Type A & C, QC3 and 10,000 mAh) and it's been rock solid for about 2 years now. My father in law has one too and...
01/04/2019 - 11:17