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My Internet just died. Can someone smart help me troubleshoot plz before I go insane :/

Hey I've got a Billion 7800N been running great for 2 years, was downloading stuff today and suddenly I lost connection. The DSL light on my modem is still solid green, but the internet light …

Evaporative cooler under $80

my mate got one for $80 from K-Mart and said its pretty good. Hoping to get something similar or better. Any ideas?

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Ski Jacket, Pants, Beanie, Gloves & Socks Package for £84.94 ($141.78) Delivered from UK 57% off

expired Ski Jacket, Pants, Beanie, Gloves & Socks Package for £84.94 ($141.78) Delivered from UK 57% off

Saw this deal for a complete ski package for under $150. Includes: Ski Jacket Ski Pants Beanie Gloves 2 Pair Socks All for £79.99 All colours and sizes available at time of posting. Tossing up …

New ADSL home broadband required. Best value ISP?

My friend has moved into a new rental and has asked me to find him a good ISP for home broadband. I've been looking on whirlpool and was thinking of suggesting TPG. Is there anything I need to be …

Account details programmed into modem, can't remove

I gave my old Telstra Bigpond ADSL WiFi modem router to a friend (i think it was a Thompson TG782T) when I upgraded to a Billion.

Faulty LAN Card. Store said Check IRQ.. ? Help!

Hi I bought a gigabit LAN Card, just a cheapie from hong kong, because the onboard LAN on my MB has failed. When I plug it into a PCIe x1 slot, and start it up, it doesn't POST, and doesn't start.

Printed Duplicate Invoice Docket Books

I need to get some new duplicate docket books for work. Got a quote from one mob worked out to $1000 for 5 books, 50 invoices per book, B5 size, in colour, perforated every 2nd page.

Any more 2012 Nexus 7 16GB WiFi around?

A colleague is chasing one for the kids. Can't seem to find them any more..

Mini Air Horn for Pranks

Looking for a cheap air horn with the 90° direction and button on top, perfect for attaching to door stops and the bottom of adjustable chairs for pranking hilarity..

Slushy Machine

I'd love to get a good Slushy Maker for parties but they are ridiculously expensive. 2-5k on ebay.

[RESOLVED POSITIVELY] Disappointed with Service at PLE Computers W.A.

I sold a desktop computer to a client, a family friend, which I purchased for her from PLE Computers, based on their reputation for a high quality customer service.

Help me choose the best air cooler

I spend most of my working day sat in a large open warehouse at a computer adjacent the roller door leading outside, so I am exposed to the elements.

Qantas

Qantas Cash Card - Yes or No?

My mate is thinking of getting the Qantas Cash Card. He flies regularly, doesn't particularly want a credit card, but still wants to earn points. He asked me to check out the fine print.

New Sony BDPS1100 Blu-Ray Player not playing AVI over USB

I just bought a new sony blu ray player from this deal http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/116889 expecting it to have better file format compatibility than my 5 year old soniq player, but am so far seve

Intel introduces 14nm Broadwell & new Quark CPUs

New Intel CPUs shipping to Hardware Manufacturers by the ~~end of this year~~. **EDIT: End of next year.** Haswell has barely reached market penetration and already they got a new one ready to go?

Rediculously cheap monitor with HDMI

Looking for a cheap 2nd hand monitor to run a CCTV setup, just something small and basic, but it needs HDMI. I'm capable enough to search gumtree myself but finding one with HDMI has proven tricky.

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Soniq L42V12AT2 REFURBISHED 42" FHD LCD TV only $276 Delivered from JB HiFi Online only

expired Soniq L42V12AT2 REFURBISHED 42" FHD LCD TV only $276 Delivered from JB HiFi Online only

Seems like a damn good deal for a 42" TV. Cheap brand and refurbished but comes with warranty and JB HiFi are everywhere so shouldn't be hard to get it fixed if there are problems. Key Features:

In-Helmet Communications for Motorbikes. Bluetooth??

Hey, I'm going for my motorcycle test next week, and when i get it (fingers crossed) I would like to be able to communicate with my mates riding along side me if we go for a ride together.

Help me choose a graphics card

Hey I'm fixing up an old Gaming PC that had a failed RAM and graphics card :/ and need to get a new graphics card for it to bring it back into the modern day.

28 Degrees Card

Will my 28° Card work on ATMs with the CIRRUS logo?

Going to Japan next year and my accomm has said make sure your card has CIRRUS or PLUS logo on the back to get money out at the local ATM.

eBay US

i7 Laptop for $299 on eBay. Gotta be a scam right?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ASUS-K53SD-15-6-Core-i7-2670QM-3-1GHz-4GB-500GB-2GB-Nvidia-Webcam-WiFi-Laptop-/321190194602?pt=AU_comp_laptop&hash=item4ac86d6daa&_uhb=1

Where can I take my Kyocera Laser Printer to be fixed in Perth?

Having some problems with my printer at work. Anyone know any that are reliable and not too expensive?

Best Credit Card to get for QFF points?

Is it the Woolworths Qantas Credit Card?

Looking for an Optical Drive Caddy for HDD to Suit Dell Inspiron 15R - Help!

I'm looking for an Optical Drive Caddy for HDD to suit Dell Inspiron 15R (5520) from a local supplier. There's plenty on ebay from Hong Kong but none in australia.

Need a laptop for HD Video Editing under $1200

I'm chasing a good laptop for engineering work at uni that is going to last a while and that can do the following: HD Video editing from a gopro black. AutoDesk NavisWorks 2013

Help me find a Low Profile Gigabit LAN Card

Looking for local stock to save time on shipping. I was surprised when ebay came up with no results. Maybe I'm using the wrong search terms??

List of New Haswell Laptops

This list should help people in the market for a new Haswell Laptop. I've found it quite hard to find what I wanted so hopefully the ozbargain community can add to this if they see anything.

Officeworks

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi 16GB $429 @ Office Works. Good Price?

My friend has a Galaxy Note II phone and wants the matching tablet. $429 seems to be the best price according to StaticIce. Has it ever been cheaper? Is it likely to go cheaper soon?

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Acer E1-571 15.6" Laptop 3rd Gen i7 $559.20 Delivered - Dick Smith

expired Acer E1-571 15.6" Laptop 3rd Gen i7 $559.20 Delivered - Dick Smith

Not often you see an i7 under $600. 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, HD4000 Graphics, Win 8. If anyone can find the full specs, please post.

Something wierd is going on - help!

I consider myself pretty cluey when it comes to computers, but this ones got me stumped.. You know when you touch the volume control on a windows computer it makes a DING sound?

Google Chromecast $35 USD

http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast/ Looks promising. Discuss!

Can you restore a Windows computer to Initial Setup without reinstalling windows?

You know when you reinstall windows, you turn it on and you have to do the initial setup stuff like set the time, enter a user name, join a network, etc.

Best gaming laptop around $1000?

As per the title, looking for a nice gaming laptop between roughly 1000-1250. SSD isn't necessary which should help keep the cost down..

Mains Power Consumption Meter

I'd like to be able to see easily and exactly how much specific devices cost to run and was thinking of getting one of these:

Need a Pool Guy to fix my pump. Who do I call?

Hey do you know who the best and cheapest people are to contact to get someone out to check out our pool pump and quote us a replacement if need be?

What to import from the US in bulk for maximum Profit?

Is there anything that is incredibly cheap in the US compared to AU, that we could pack a sea container full and then import to AU to sell for a nice profit?

Best way to dispose of an old barely working desktop computer?

Got 3 old computers sitting in my wardrobe. 2 of them still run XP fine. I tried win 8 on one of them and it kind of ran just not very well.

Anything better than Billion 7800NXL for under $160 in terms of range?

Looking to get a new wireless modem/router for a friend so they can use it from corner to corner of the house as their current wireless is dying and just hasn't got the range.

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Acer Aspire E1-531 $338 - $49 Cashback = $289 + Shipping from CentreCom

expired Acer Aspire E1-531 $338 - $49 Cashback = $289 + Shipping from CentreCom

EDIT: Reportedly cheaper at dick smith with free shipping and bonus 12 months accidental damage cover. http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XC8996/acer-e1-531-notebook

Haswell Ultrabook

Have any decent Haswell Laptops been announced yet? I'm after a 13.3" Ultrabook with backlit keyboard and preferably FHD. Core i5, 128GB SSD, 8GB RAM and no graphics card.

Large 200L Empty Oil Drums

These are great to use as a makeshift open fire for parties to keep warm. But mine is rusting out at the bottom, so I need a new one, or cheap alternative. Any ideas? In W.A. South of the river

Digital Radio

Need a cheap Digital Radio. Best I can see from StaticIce is the Target Digital Radio for $39. Anything better??

Will an old modem with a new router impact speed?

Ive got an old Siemens Speedstream 4200 modem. Wondering whether i should toss it or not.

Cheap Laptop with half decent graphics card?

Friend want's something that will play that new sims game comfortably. Any ideas?

Best Graphics Card under $400

What's the best value for money graphics card around at the moment around the $400 mark?

Extending WiFi range in my home

Ok I've been trying to get my head around this concept for a while. I know there's some good pages on whirlpool about this, but I wanted the OzB community's feedback.

External Battery Phone Charger run off eneloops?

Is there such a product, similar to this http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/104630 with a usb port for charging a device, that runs off your own rechargeable batteries, so when you go camping you take w

What's a cheap, basic, but reliable ADSL Wireless Modem/Router?

or is it better to get a basic modem and then a good router? I just don't like getting 2 devices when I can get it all in one :/

WiFi Range extending with Powerline (EoP)

First up, does powerline and Ethernet over Power EoP mean the same thing? I've been tasked with extending the home wifi to the campervan out the back.

How do I do bold text and in-text links in forum posts?

is it as simple as bold and a href?