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Member Since | 06/06/2021 |
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scott replied to
stardust on [Manufacturer Refurbished] ASUS VivoBook 15.6" FHD i7-1255U 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Laptop (As New) $729 + $6 Del. / $0 C&C @ ExtremePC

To be fair, I am typing this on my Dell M4700 with a intel 3840QM, so perhaps it is unfair for me to rip on 12th gen CPU's. (I do have 32gb…

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stardust on [Manufacturer Refurbished] ASUS VivoBook 15.6" FHD i7-1255U 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Laptop (As New) $729 + $6 Del. / $0 C&C @ ExtremePC

1255U is a pretty weak CPU. Passmark has it as 13.2% slower single core, and 6.5% slower multicore than a M1. Pretty sure it is what I had…

scott commented on Dyson V8 Origin $398 + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi ($358.20 via Price Beat at Briscoes)
Thanks OP. Just brought one. St lukes briscos still has at least 4 in stock. Have been loving our mi knock verson off of this for about 6…

Out of stock Online, but still instore stock (scattered across the south Island)

That's a crazy deal. Likely good enough that there would be a decent margin for resell, for a person who has storage space & time on their…

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phillq on Starlink Standard Kit with 12-Month $159/Month Residential Plan: $0 Delivered (Select Areas Only, RRP $599) @ Starlink

I suggest that many WISP's are in a death spiral. Their fixed operational costs will be growing with inflation, While customer volumes are…

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pdevonporf on Starlink Standard Kit with 12-Month $159/Month Residential Plan: $0 Delivered (Select Areas Only, RRP $599) @ Starlink

if you are happy with light wires service might be worth giving them a call advising you are going to leave unless they keep you on the old…

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B2theY2theD on BYD Auto: $5,000 Off All Ranges - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers

I feel the PHEV utes are largely targeted at recreational users. Across the board they are expensive, only offered in high trim, only…

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akrotohur on BYD Auto: $5,000 Off All Ranges - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers

If ethics are a big concern, I would suggest the Korean brands. Their EV's are brilliant, Had a AWD Ioniq 5 as my last rental car and they…

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felixfurtak on BYD Auto: $5,000 Off All Ranges - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers

Fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

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Baagin on BYD Auto: $5,000 Off All Ranges - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers

Thanks for posting. Generally in line with my expectations as a pervious PHEV owner. They make a lot of sense if you are going to be doing…

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Redcafej on BYD Auto: $5,000 Off All Ranges - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers

It is fair if people have ethical concerns buying from China. But I think your suggestion that BYD is going to abruptly shut down…

scott posted a deal BYD Auto: $5,000 Off All Ranges - Dolphin from $35,000 +ORC, Shark 6 $65,000 +ORC, Sealion 7 from $63,000 +ORC @ BYD Dealers
BYD has extended their $5k off the entire BYD range offer to now cover all of July. https://www.bydauto.co.nz/terms-condition Prior post is…

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Redcafej on Purchase a $20 Voucher for $150 off Samsung Smartphone Unveiled at Unpacked Event @ Samsung

Not at the $150 boosted value. "enjoy a total boosted value of $150 when you redeem it on a Galaxy smartphone revealed at Galaxy Unpacked…

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WunderbarNZ on EV Wall charger with DLB and WIFI 7.4kW: Socket $629.10, 2 to 1 Cable $774, 2 to 2 Cable $774 + Ship/C&C @ Smart EV Chargers

Be aware many leaf's incl mine have a 3.6 kW (might be 3.3 KW) charger. This will replenish ~60 km in the free 3 hour window, with the…

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WunderbarNZ on EV Wall charger with DLB and WIFI 7.4kW: Socket $629.10, 2 to 1 Cable $774, 2 to 2 Cable $774 + Ship/C&C @ Smart EV Chargers

Usually the term "fast charger" for EV's is used for DC fast chargers of 25 kW or more. The "Charger" in the headline is a AC "chargers".…

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RockCartel on [AKL] Open Gym Sessions for Under 16's, $15 Per Session (from 3:30PM ~ 5PM, Sundays) @ Tristar Gymnastics, Mt Roskill

Significantly cheaper than other indoor active recreation activates (Indoor playground's, trampoline parks, climbing walls etc). I try to…

scott posted a deal [AKL] Open Gym Sessions for Under 16's, $15 Per Session (from 3:30PM ~ 5PM, Sundays) @ Tristar Gymnastics, Mt Roskill
Tristar gymnastics runs open gym sessions most Sundays 3:30pm-5pm in term time. No completive gymnasts allowed, but otherwise open. Other…

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NedFlanders on S24 FE $599.50, S24 Ultra $1099.50, 32" G7 G70D Monitor $779.40, 27" G3 G30D Monitor $257.40 (100 of ea. Avail) @ Samsung EDU

It was advertised as having 100 codes only, and the commenter above you reported that the redemption limit had been reached. have removed…

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tilted on Philips 50PUT7908 50" Ambilight 4K Google Smart TV $499 + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ PB Tech

Make sure you can physically fit it. 50" is big for a bedroom.

scott commented on Chance to win a CUPRA SUV worth $70,500 @ ROVA
Anybody got a photo of the Cupra QR code?

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JMV1080 on S24 FE $599.50, S24 Ultra $1099.50, 32" G7 G70D Monitor $779.40, 27" G3 G30D Monitor $257.40 (100 of ea. Avail) @ Samsung EDU

anybody with a .ac.nz email address.

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danvelopment on Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 400mAh AAA Batteries (4 Pack) $11.99 Delivered w/ FIRST ($49.99 + $11 Shipping Non-Members) @ Kogan NZ

My thoughts are that power is the fairest way to measure. My thoughts are that AAA taking devices which simply dump the excess voltage as…

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HappyChipMonk on S24 FE $599.50, S24 Ultra $1099.50, 32" G7 G70D Monitor $779.40, 27" G3 G30D Monitor $257.40 (100 of ea. Avail) @ Samsung EDU

Needs to be the 256gb ti black If still no, perhaps they have run out.

scott posted a deal S24 FE $599.50, S24 Ultra $1099.50, 32" G7 G70D Monitor $779.40, 27" G3 G30D Monitor $257.40 (100 of ea. Avail) @ Samsung EDU
Code frensy on EPP store. S25 ultra 256gb Ti black: $1559.35 75" tv QN90D: $4049.98 S24FE Black 128gb: $599.50 32" G7 G70D monitor: $779.40…

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danvelopment on Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 400mAh AAA Batteries (4 Pack) $11.99 Delivered w/ FIRST ($49.99 + $11 Shipping Non-Members) @ Kogan NZ

These are 400 mAh @ 1.5 v = 600 mWh AAA eneloop (white) are 800 mAh @1.2v = 960 mWh So ~ 2/3rds of the capacity.... if one cars about…

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justaddwater on Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 400mAh AAA Batteries (4 Pack) $11.99 Delivered w/ FIRST ($49.99 + $11 Shipping Non-Members) @ Kogan NZ

Pale Blues equivalent is 600 mAh, so these are small, but not shockingly so.

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kfr23 on Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura (14", Gen 10): Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD $1994.05 Delivered (Was $3519) @ Lenovo NZ

True, but this is more to do with cost & the need for intel build more SKU's, than being a poor outcome for the consumer.

Can you advise if you are drop shipping? If not can you advise which city you are holding your stock? I am sure you can understand why some…

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Spright on Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura (14", Gen 10): Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD $1994.05 Delivered (Was $3519) @ Lenovo NZ

Yeah, don't pay full price for Lenovo, they run a lot of discounts. I have acknowledged this is not as good as the geek zone deal on the…
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