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Member Since | 07/04/2013 |
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UnrealMacaw commented on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 OLED AMD Ryzen AI 5-340/24GB/512GB SSD Laptop $1098 & 10% Back Gift Card + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Domayne
840m not very good for gaming, right?

I've used ozbargain posts as evidence a few times now :)

I tried this and decided it wasn't for me :) but I do have a system.. It's crazy generous. I have a minor chip for a tablet screen after 11…

UnrealMacaw posted a forum topic Old 28 Degrees Shoppers Protection - You Can Get Your Balance!
This is for the old Shoppers Protection scheme on 28 Degrees (now administered by Hallmark) - It turns out if you call them on 1800 800 230…

The polarised lenses are waaaay better. Try them looking at the water sometime, if you can

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Captain Yobbo on TCL 98" P7K QLED 4K UHD Google TV (2025) $3995 + Delivery ($0 Metro Areas/C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi

Because it's a diagonal measure, the extra size increases the height and the width so there's a multiplication effect. Your maths is…

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Save Medicare on Free Google One with 15 Months AI Pro (Gemini Pro, NotebookLM + VEO Video Generation) @ Google US (VPN & Edu Email Required)

Yes it is, and you have the deep research option.

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merriweather on Dell S2725QC 27" 4K UHD 120Hz USB-C Monitor $399.41 Delivered @ Dell

Curious about this - is your computer displaying in 120hz? I thought the difference would be as noticeable as on smartphones when you…

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FrugalHoward on The Good Guys: 15% Cashback on Online Purchases (Uncapped, Exclusions Apply) @ TopCashback AU

Doesn't stack with price beat button if that's what you mean

UnrealMacaw commented on Switch Provider for Bonus Prepaid Mastercard (up to $400): Electricity $200, Gas $100, Internet $100 @ Econnex (Exc NT, Ergon Q)
I had to chase mine, they said I didn't qualify for any deal, pointed them to this page, now they're sending the cards 🙄

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mnemonic9 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: Star Alliance Gold Status (with $4,000 Minimum Spend in 90 Days), $0 Annual Fee First Year

I had to ask customer support - here it is: There is a "change" option right in the box that shows your chosen status airline after you…

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wallahcuz on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: Star Alliance Gold Status (with $4,000 Minimum Spend in 90 Days), $0 Annual Fee First Year

Yeah that's right, it's just the status, not the points

UnrealMacaw commented on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: Star Alliance Gold Status (with $4,000 Minimum Spend in 90 Days), $0 Annual Fee First Year
Fyi for those closing this card: I met $60k spend in first year. I reached my anniversary, and instead of selecting gold status again, I…

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Guybrush57 on [XSX, XB1] Minecraft + 3500 Minecoins Bundle $24 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

They run in parallel, java is designed for keyboard and mouse only so it has a bunch of advantages (different fighting, can use both hands)…

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outlander on [XSX, XB1] Minecraft + 3500 Minecoins Bundle $24 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

Bedrock is still the winner for kids with friends, some on switch, some on tablets (and don't know how to run java on tablets). Maybe when…

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FujinShu on [XSX, XB1] Minecraft + 3500 Minecoins Bundle $24 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

And Addons, much more fun

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kungfuman on 2025 Jeep Avenger Longitude Electric $40,000 Drive Away (Save up to $16,000) @ Jeep Australia

I don't think that's right? BYD overtook in April after Tesla sales tanked?

UnrealMacaw commented on Gaming PC: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB 3200MHz RAM, 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 500W PSU $778 + Delivery @ TechFast
Is the ozb recommendation to pay for the windows activation or are there better deals and easy enough to install?

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combatant on Google Pixel 9 Pro 128GB $0 ($1697 off) on $99/Month 24-Month SIM Plan (in-Store Only, Port-in Only) @ JB Hi-Fi

To be fair, the frequency of credit checks does make a difference, so if you get this and then go get another plan it could give a small…

Damn, I've read a lot, but clearly still so much more to learn :)

I figured with an igpu I would spend less time dealing with shaders not using the correct gpu, or more time selecting drivers, or something…

Interesting - would they really do that?

UnrealMacaw posted a forum topic Modded Minecraft Java for Kids - Pre-Built V iGPU
Hi all, I've spent hours on this but I'm hoping for some confirmation from ozbargain experts. Short question: For lightly modded minecraft…

Worked for youi greenslip. Rego took amex directly so I didn't try.

Haven't tried although it's Activ so maybe not (based on other thread today). Will let you know how car rego goes

UnrealMacaw commented on 5% off $100 Activ Visa eGift Card - $99.70 (Includes $4.95 Purchase Fee) @ Giftz.com.au
Could this be used to top up an Australia Post Prepaid MasterCard?

Hi, you can't load the Australia Post card with amex can you? I asked them on chat. Officeworks have a $1000 prepaid Visa for $9 fee which…

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baconandeggroll on Add an Additional Cardholder (up to 3) and Receive $20 in Latitude Rewards for Each Cardholder @ Latitude Financial

Yeah was glitchy but worked for me

UnrealMacaw commented on Add an Additional Cardholder (up to 3) and Receive $20 in Latitude Rewards for Each Cardholder @ Latitude Financial
The $20 is handy for getting your rewards up to $50 threshold for cashing in Amazon vouchers.

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kazer on Sign up & Pay Minimum $1,000 over 3 Separate Bills in 60 Days for 5,000 Qantas Points @ Sniip (New Users)

Keen on opinions - would you cop 1.5% Amex fee for 2.25/$ Amex points?
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