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Member Since | 07/04/2013 |
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UnrealMacaw replied to
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…

UnrealMacaw replied to
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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adrianhughes1998 on Sign up & Pay Minimum $1,000 over 3 Separate Bills in 60 Days for 5,000 Qantas Points @ Sniip (New Users)

I enter bpay code and it says this biller does not accept this payment method. In faq's: Why can't I pay DEFT with my Amex through…

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1morphine1 on Sign up & Pay Minimum $1,000 over 3 Separate Bills in 60 Days for 5,000 Qantas Points @ Sniip (New Users)

Yeah it says that in their faq, bummer

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adrianhughes1998 on Sign up & Pay Minimum $1,000 over 3 Separate Bills in 60 Days for 5,000 Qantas Points @ Sniip (New Users)

But DEFT and Amex doesn't work, right? According to their faq?

UnrealMacaw commented on Sign up & Pay Minimum $1,000 over 3 Separate Bills in 60 Days for 5,000 Qantas Points @ Sniip (New Users)
Thanks OP! I'm new to amex - to the experts in the chat, I see this solves bills, ATO, etc.. are there any solutions to making credit card…

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Drakesy on ubank Dropping Rates to 5.10% for Balances <= $100k, 4.65% for Remaining Balance <= $250k

thanks mate

UnrealMacaw replied to
Drakesy on ubank Dropping Rates to 5.10% for Balances <= $100k, 4.65% for Remaining Balance <= $250k

Just wondering - should you go high interest saver for intro rate, then switch to premium saver? Or does that not work for some reason?

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

1) and 3) Air Canada is good for long status and virgin lounges if you plan on keeping the credit card. Also, if you're happy with a small…
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