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jong commented on CardFetch - Digital Business Card Wallet FREE Mobile App
I bought a business card scanner app for my mobile for about $2 years ago. It does character recognition, so it can actually read names,...
11/09/2017 - 20:58
jong commented on Microsoft Office 365 Home 5 Users 12 Month Subscription $79 ($40 off RRP) @ Saveonit.com.au
MSY normally have the five-pack at this price, and last time Domain price-matched me because MSY were out of stock. The five-pack is handy...
10/09/2017 - 18:34
jong replied to  Beancurd on BlitzWolf Graphene Earphone BW-ES1 in-Ear Wired Control Earphone US $7.99 (~AUD $10.16) Shipped @ Banggood
I bought a pair earlier in the year. They aren't as good as the Xiaomi triple-hybrids or graphenes, but they aren't far off, and at $10...
09/09/2017 - 21:46
jong replied to  wwwsam on DANIU 25 in 1 Multi-Purpose Precision Screwdriver Set US$2.49 (AU$3.19) Delivered @ Banggood
I'd spend the $3 and get a new one.
07/09/2017 - 00:27
jong replied to  wwwsam on DANIU 25 in 1 Multi-Purpose Precision Screwdriver Set US$2.49 (AU$3.19) Delivered @ Banggood
> but the bits sometimes sit in the handle so tightly a plier is required to remove it. There's a kind of collet that you twist, that...
06/09/2017 - 23:01
jong commented on 30% off Skinny Tea Time 28 Day Detox Program - $39.87 Shipped
> You won’t believe the difference a month can make. You will if you're aware of the placebo effect.
31/08/2017 - 14:21
jong commented on $30 for a Teacher Discount Card Valid for 12 Months
> Buy getting
31/08/2017 - 13:57
jong replied to  sjp770 on BlitzWolf BW-ET1 XP-L V6 600LM Stepless Dimming Mini EDC LED Flashlight US $17.97 (AU $23.12) Delivered @ Banggood
Yes. Pushing the button switches it on at the same level you left it (handy if you don't need to be blinded when you switch it on), push...
29/08/2017 - 19:55
jong commented on BlitzWolf BW-ET1 XP-L V6 600LM Stepless Dimming Mini EDC LED Flashlight US $17.97 (AU $23.12) Delivered @ Banggood
I bought one of these during an [earlier deal from Banggood](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/312606). It's a very bright, cool-white...
29/08/2017 - 19:52
jong commented on [PC] Steam Key - Rage (75% Positive Reviews on Steam) - $2.19 US (~ $2.76 AUD) - Bundlestars
> Region-locked game -This Product will NOT activate in the following regions: Germany; **Australia** ....so I think it's a no-go for most...
26/07/2017 - 04:37
jong replied to  toshin on Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker $159 Bluetooth / $199 Wi-Fi @ Anovaculinary.com
The Anova app is crappy, but (at least on iPhone) there are other, better apps that'll talk to it over Bluetooth. WiFi's handy to check on...
18/07/2017 - 15:56
jong commented on Glenmorangie `18 YO` Single Malt Scotch Whisky (6x 700ml Giftboxed) for $631.91 ($105.32 Per Bottle) @ GraysOnline on eBay
> This is not the greatest single malt but is not to bad with diet coke or dr pepper. Have you tried Aldi whisky? Because that's how I...
17/07/2017 - 20:56
jong replied to  chobani4lyf on BlitzWolf® Ampcore BW-MC6 2.4A Micro USB Braided 2.5m Charging Data Cable @ Banggood - $4.99 USD ($6.63 AUD) Delivered
I can - I've been using the Ampcore Micro-USB cables for a couple of months to charge my Kindle and my headphones, and they have a nice...
14/07/2017 - 17:19
jong commented on 5.9kW Trina Panels + 5kW Fronius Inverter - Photovoltaic Solar System $5,430 after STC rebate @ E-Solar (WA)
Just out of interest, how much space does 6Kw of panels take up?
12/07/2017 - 16:18
jong replied to  wengerboy on ALDI Universal Travel Adaptor $19.99
Bought mine in November last year; haven't travelled much with it but it's being used 24/7 since then beside my bed to charge my phone,...
25/06/2017 - 14:48
jong replied to  eug on Withings Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale $98 Was $189.99 @ Harvey Norman
Yeah, it's not about a one-off test. The idea is to improve your weight/fat-vs-muscle stats, on a weekly basis.
10/06/2017 - 21:09
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jong replied to  BWMerlin on Cordless Hammer Drill $89.99, Digital Caliper $19.99, Table Vice $14.99, Digital Deadbolt $79.99 + More @ Aldi (25th Feb)
They won't hold against heavy torque, but the lockpicking community are very fond of them. I've heard. From a friend.
17/02/2017 - 01:19
jong replied to  crazyperpman on Go Travel Worldwide Double Adaptor $29.88 + $7.23 Delivery (Free Del if over $50) @ Travel Universe
Me, too - if you're not in a hurry, Aldi have them for sale about twice a year.
01/02/2017 - 16:56
jong commented on XiaoMi Hybrid Pro HD (latest model) - $33.66 AUD ($24.99 USD) @ Gearbest
Graphene diaphragm, baby. Magical graphene; answer to all of the world's problems...
26/01/2017 - 13:05
jong replied to  Peter Pickleeater on XiaoMi Hybrid Pro HD (latest model) - $33.66 AUD ($24.99 USD) @ Gearbest
No. I have a Bluedio TE - which is OK, but the volume doesn't go down low enough, and lately it's been dropping out. I've also got their...
26/01/2017 - 13:03
jong replied to  Sober Thoughts on Buffalo Stainless Steel Insert Rice Cooker (5 Cups for $129 or $189) and (10 Cups $239) - Free Shipping
You mean "Zojirushi", although I don't think they sell to Australia yet.
25/01/2017 - 23:11
jong commented on Logik Sous Vide Sous Chef Immersion Circulator $99 w/Shipping [SAVE $30] @ Close The Deal
> No need for an app or phone to use. I don't know of any that "need" an app to use; but having a large touch screen to set time and...
23/01/2017 - 21:43
jong replied to  Wolfy on Logik Sous Vide Sous Chef Immersion Circulator $99 w/Shipping [SAVE $30] @ Close The Deal
> rare earth magnets ...from a dead hard drive.
23/01/2017 - 21:40
jong replied to  Vinbie on Fusion 10" 750W Active Subwoofer with Built in Amp for $76 Was $249 @ Repco
>How does it work filtering the frequencies so the low end doesn't come out of the front speakers anymore? I don't think it does - it's...
21/01/2017 - 21:15
jong replied to  poldy on Orange Pi Zero Quad-Core 512MB Arm Development Board - US$9.95 (~AU$13.35) Delivered @ Zapals
You can, but it's easier just to use a real Raspberry Pi. More people have used that setup; more people have fixed the bugs.
12/12/2016 - 17:20
jong replied to  easternculture on Seagate Expansion 4TB Portable Hard Drive $199 (Was $239), Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale $119 (Was $148) @ Officeworks
I think you're right - [Amazon had them for AUD$153 a couple of weeks ago](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/270744). Even if they don't go...
05/11/2016 - 14:01