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Roman Sandstorm commented on Starship Troopers (25th Anniversary SteelBook) - 4K Ultra HD - $42.67 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon US via AU
> Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months. A waiting time from the 90's. That's a very slowwwww boat from China. There often seems to be…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on [Prime] ZOJIRUSHI SM-KHE48AG Stainless Steel Mug with Slicksteel Interior 480ml $36.50 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
I bought this model a few years ago when it was highlighted on OzB. This may well be the single item **I am most satisfied with** over many…
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@wiadro Seriously dude? > ive never had issues with anyone at the mall. Oh, because you have never experienced something, it doesn't exist?…
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darkmattersunB6c0MV on Unfaithful Neighbour Asked Me to Remove CCTV Cameras
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Yeah, @darkmattersunB6c0MV. I just took hundreds of words to say this. And this seems to have particularly upset some folks.
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Well, @Cusack, my time is my own. If I choose to waste it making boring comments on a forum, that's on me, surely? Your comment, on the…
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Interesting point, fellow Sandstormer... It seems that even in British English the use of 'ass' dates way back, even to Shakespeare in *A…
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... a prying neighbour who threatened to expose my perfectly private and innocent activities. LOL
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@ Fredfloresjr You mean extort, or blackmail, I think. If you're going to make a nasty, smart-ass joke, at least use the correct English…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on Summoned to Jury Duty during EOFY
To see so many people seeking excuses (legitimate and otherwise) to get out of such an essential civic service is disappointing. But I…
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telf22 on [Pre Order] iPad Pro M4: 11" $1529+, 13" $2029.01+ | iPad Air M2: 11" $919+, 13" $1219+ @ Apple on Campus Stores (e.g. AEU)
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It's interesting, with the iPad Apple has pretty much developed a 'perfect' piece of technology, and at the same time denied themselves an…
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Specs are reasonable, I guess. But do you really want and need the tablet and touch screen functions? My experience has shown that unless…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on Are Digital Photo Frames Really Worth It?
I'm not sure I'd be completely comfortable with this. - You have to register the device with ourskylight.com. - You have to load and run…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on Chromebook Purchase and KVM? Setup Help
Probably any new Chromebook will be suitable for your purposes: HP, Lenovo, ASUS... If you are doing heavy-duty spreadsheets then go for a…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on Is OzBargain Primarily Melbourne-Based?
Interesting figures, Neil. So these are the percentages of OzB users based on those six cities: | CITY | OZB USERS | Percentage |…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on Cataract Cost - Uninsured
I had cataract replacement on my right eye about two years pre-Covid. All up, including consultations pre and post, it was just under $4k.…
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Oh, also Ram... There are many alternate keyboards available which give numbers on top by default. Takes about 60 seconds searching in App…
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Ram, You *can* actually turn off Face ID for Apple Pay, which: a) gives the choice you just wanted, and b) makes it just like Android in…
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@ rambutann Hi Ram, some of you points may well be wuite valid, however... > Apple Pay you have to double click the side button, then face…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on Need Basic Desktop PC, What to Look for to Ensure Fast Startup and Running
Perfect use case for something like an Optiplex Micro. For under $400 you'll get a tiny dinner-plate sized box, with 8-16 GB DDR4 RAM,…
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Ikea: "Each glass is mouthblown by a skilled artisan."
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> You're clutching at straws there. We will never know. I just suggested a hypothetical. Based on the current results of the poll. *Of…
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ram4ram on Australian Consumer Law - $200 Microwave, Not Working in <2.5 Years, 1 Year Warranty
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I definitely **would not** go to the manufacturer. It simply adds another level of complexity, of areas for things to get confused, of 'he…
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Quite interesting. And what would be even more interesting is what percentage of that 106 have a 'different' accent, or skin colour, etc.…
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@Minimum Chips Too much sensible advice here.
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@EightImmortals > sugar smashes your immune system This is a favourite of alternate health proponents (and wellness, chiropractic, and…
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Roman Sandstorm commented on Free Will Generator @ Gathered Here
I am blown away! **Free will** generator. An online generator to provide an answer to one of the greatest philosophical questions humans…
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Speckled Jim on Woolworths Misleads Customers Again Proof They Make More Then 30 Cents Per Customer
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Maybe 7 out of 50 states, but two of the four largest states (by population), and the by far two largest cities. Besides... I did say…
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Speckled Jim on Woolworths Misleads Customers Again Proof They Make More Then 30 Cents Per Customer
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@Speckled Jim > If you want fixed prices, you're supporting big government at best, Communism at worst. This is a hyperbolic and hysterical…
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I have a 'Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard', which meets your criteria: except for backlit. It is lightweight, and a surprisingly good…
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@CurlCurl > If it is purchased from an Australian retailer, it is covered by Australian Consumer Law guarantee. It doesn't matter how many…
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