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You would have more success with this, OP, if you explained what these are.
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Thiefsie on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB Single Board Computer $149 ($129 with Afterpay) Delivered @ Umart
Thiefsie on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB Single Board Computer $149 ($129 with Afterpay) Delivered @ UmartThis is smaller, and uses less power. On the other hand, the Dell will be much faster. The HEVC decoding is only needed if you transcode...
jong commented on Minisforum Elitemini HM80: AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD A$835.92 / US$619 (Save $150) Delivered @ Minisforum
Looks like its US $659.00, which doesn't seem like a bargain. EDIT: From the Guru 3d review they quote, it doesn't sound great: > It's not...
> Order total: AU $54.00 I can live with that. Thanks, OP!
> perfect time to invest That's not an investment, it's a barbecue.
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Ehty on Lenovo Thinkplus LP3 ANC TWS Bluetooth 5.2 Earphones US$29.99 (~A$41.31) + Free Priority Shipping @ GeekBuying
Ehty on Lenovo Thinkplus LP3 ANC TWS Bluetooth 5.2 Earphones US$29.99 (~A$41.31) + Free Priority Shipping @ GeekBuyingThat's called a ["Whataboutism";](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism) it's a classic communist technique for shutting down...
jong commented on Black Diamond Storm 400 Lumen Headlamp Graphite $69 (Was $104.99) @ Anaconda (Club Membership Required)
I read a bunch of reviews late last year, and ended up buying a Black Diamond Spot 350 Head Torch, [which Amazon have for...
jong replied to pizzaguy on Black Diamond Storm 400 Lumen Headlamp Graphite $69 (Was $104.99) @ Anaconda (Club Membership Required)
pizzaguy on Black Diamond Storm 400 Lumen Headlamp Graphite $69 (Was $104.99) @ Anaconda (Club Membership Required)3 spare AAA batteries take up less room than a power bank, and can be swapped faster than the bank can charge your headlamp.
jong replied to Intake on 3M 9123 P2 Disposable Particulate Respirator 3-Pack $9.50 @ Woolworths ($9.03 via Price Beat @ Officeworks)
Intake on 3M 9123 P2 Disposable Particulate Respirator 3-Pack $9.50 @ Woolworths ($9.03 via Price Beat @ Officeworks)The vent means it doesn't count as a mask in some states (forcing your unfiltered breath out through one hole is worse for spreading...
jong replied to tnarg on Gaming PC with i7 12700F, RTX 3080 10GB, B660 AX MB, 16GB 3200MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, 750W Gold PSU $2588 + Delivery @ TechFast
tnarg on Gaming PC with i7 12700F, RTX 3080 10GB, B660 AX MB, 16GB 3200MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, 750W Gold PSU $2588 + Delivery @ TechFast> Short cited my friend. "Sighted" - as in "seen", not a text that's been referred to. Any time I see badly written investment advice on...
jong replied to yzho8128 on EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti FTW3 ULTRA 8GB ARGB Gaming Video Card $1349 Delivered & More @ BPC Tech
yzho8128 on EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti FTW3 ULTRA 8GB ARGB Gaming Video Card $1349 Delivered & More @ BPC TechI wouldn't count your chickens before they're hatched; Intel's new cards are already late and might not be as impressive as people are...
jong commented on Bee2 Australian Honey Straws 16pk $3.95 + Delivery (Free Shipping over $10) @ Tilba Beauty
> Perfect lunchtime snack! I can't imagine eating a teaspoon of honey for lunch.
jong commented on Maker’s Mark 1 Litre $44.16 (RRP $69) @ Coles
Maple old fashioned: * 2 shots rye whiskey or bourbon * 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup * Dash of Angostura bitters Stir to mix, then add an...
jong commented on 75% off (Stack with 10% off VIP Code) Vera Wang Moderne Chopsticks Pair $4.88 (Min $10 Order) + Delivery @ Royal Doulton Outlet
I'd be curious to find out how they're different to the stainless steel ones I got from my local Asian market for maybe $10 for ten - they...
jong commented on Please Recommend Me a $1400 TV
Have you been consulting long, JV?
So I read a bunch of reviews after you posted that, and it seems exactly like what I'm looking for. i did some price checking, but there...
jong commented on Xiaomi Purely Reusable Washable PM 2.5 Face Mask with Breathing Valve $9.99 + Shipping ($0 with First) @ Kogan
Careful with that - the masks with vents don't count as Covid masks in some jurisdictions, because they don't slow your breath on the way...
Thank you!
The local TV stores will only recommend stuff they have in-stock to sell; they won't recommend cheaper/better deals online. I figured since...
jong posted a forum topic Please Recommend Me a $1400 TV
I have $1400 to spend on a TV; please recommend something to me. * The main use will be TV/Movies via Plex; I'd like something 4K and HDR...
jong replied to mickmac on [Pre Order] Clungene COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit, 5 Pack $60 + $9.95 Delivery @ Lincraft
mickmac on [Pre Order] Clungene COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit, 5 Pack $60 + $9.95 Delivery @ Lincraft> If the government requires it, they should be providing it. Scomo won't provide them because that would dig into the profit margins of...
[It's got a rating of 2.8/5 on Dyson's own website](https://www.dyson.com.au/dyson-v7-cord-free) and looks to be discontinued (meaning...
jong replied to DisabledUser375561 on SMARTMI Multifunctional Smart Toilet Seat Covers US$145.99 (A$212.85) @ Banggood
DisabledUser375561 on SMARTMI Multifunctional Smart Toilet Seat Covers US$145.99 (A$212.85) @ BanggoodNo Wifi on this one, so unless it's using the sewerage system...
jong commented on OnSite COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit Twin Pack (TGA Approved) $29.70 + $12 Delivery ($0 with $199 Metro Order) @ InkMasters
$13 postage metro. Mods, can you give InkMasters a six month ban from the site for price gouging?
jong replied to snoopydoop on InnoScreen Rapid Antigen Home Test KIT 2 Pack $15 + Postage @ Rapid COVID Response
snoopydoop on InnoScreen Rapid Antigen Home Test KIT 2 Pack $15 + Postage @ Rapid COVID ResponseNo ABN, no contact details, website's only been created recently. The whole thing looks shady-as. There's no guaranty you'll get them,...
jong commented on Velocis Viper 1/32 2.4G RC Multiplayer Racing Car US$12.41 (~A$17.20) AU Stock Delivered @ Banggood
To quote the site: > 6.The car is plastic gear,when the car collide for serveral times,the inner gear will be lost control and the car will...
jong commented on Hough Pharma SARS COVID Rapid Antigen Test 5-Pack $50 ($0 C&C) @ Woolworths (Limited Stores)
I just bought a five pack of Covid tests from Chemist Warehouse for $50; so unless there's something unique about these Woolies tests then...
jong commented on Crucial MX500 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD $119 Metro Delivered (Free C&C) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
> Free shipping appears to be nationwide (including regional areas from the postcodes I tested) Thank you for going the extra mile.
Nielsen ratings - like TV ratings, only now they're measuring people's broadband.
jong replied to DisabledUser409314 on AWS & Python Courses: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Practice Exams, Python Hands-on & More from A$10.99 @ Udemy
DisabledUser409314 on AWS & Python Courses: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Practice Exams, Python Hands-on & More from A$10.99 @ UdemyIf you're serious: Zubrin's ["How to Live on Mars: A Trusty Guidebook to Surviving and Thriving on the Red...