Electronics

I installed the Powerpal Energy Monitor to track real-time electricity usage (initially with Amber). The hardware is solid, setup was quick, and… Read more

support responds fast.

What’s good Helpful real-time usage data Easy install and pairing Responsive support

Main issue (boutique tariffs) I’m now with Glowbird (FOUR4FREE), which includes a $0.00/kWh four-hour free period. The Powerpal app won’t save a zero-cost rate (the Save button only works with a non-zero value), and it can’t handle custom time blocks outside standard network TOU schedules. That makes cost tracking inaccurate on plans like FOUR4FREE.

Support confirmed they’re working on “boutique” tariff support, but there’s no timeframe and no workaround. Powerpal seems best suited to Amber’s wholesale-style pricing, where real-time data aligns well. But for retailer-specific tariffs with free periods or unusual time blocks, the app’s tariff flexibility is the weak point.

Battery note The unit is sealed (no user-replaceable batteries). Powerpal says the batteries are designed for ~10 years and includes a 5-year replacement guarantee, after which it’s essentially end-of-life/e-waste.

Overall Great device for real-time usage visibility, but the app needs better tariff support—especially for free periods and non-standard retailer plans.

Great customer service received from Anthony. Explained all features of vitalcall thoroughly. Show details

Custom mousepad looks awesome. Graphics exceeded expectations. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone. Two thumbs up.

The Birde is Perfect for Little Readers! We recently got the Birde for our two kids (ages 5 and 6), and I couldn't be happier with it! The… Read more

read-along books are absolutely fantastic! This is hands-down the standout feature for us. My kids love following along with the stories, complete with music and multiple character voices that really bring the books to life. As a parent, I love that it's helping them develop a genuine love for reading while they're still learning. There's something so special about watching them engage with physical books while the Birde guides them through the story - it feels far more educational and meaningful than just passive listening.

The tap-and-play seeds are brilliant - my kids find them so intuitive, and they're impressively durable. We've had our fair share of drops and tumbles, and everything still works perfectly!

The size and design are spot-on for little hands - it's lightweight and easy for young children to hold without worrying about them dropping it. You can tell it was made with kids in mind.

If you're looking for a device that encourages reading, sparks imagination, and is built to withstand the chaos of childhood - the Birde is it. We absolutely love ours!

The ability to see sms recieved has dropped off the app and there appears to be no fix. This is one of the key tracking features I purchased the… Read more

watch for so to not be able to see sms received anymore is frustrating. They stopped bring shown after 26th March this year. The kids oclock service desk appear unable to assist. Until this is rectified I wouldnt recommend this watch given thjs key safety feature is missing.

I got so sick of my Apple AirPods falling out and these are great for small ears.

Purchase this radio unit directly from Oricom, and discovered that it uses RJ12 plugs when I was preparing for the install by and Auto Electrician. … Read more

This becomes an issue when you wish to install the unit into your car with a pass through plug in the dash. This is a standard install these days. Firstly it will need the extension cable - can be purchased from Oricom. However Oricom do not have a solution for the pass through plug for the car dash. It is possible to find aftermarket RJ45 plugs with no issues - I could not find an RJ12 to fit the dash. Why not standardise and make the customer experience easy.

We recently got the Kids O’Clock watch for our son, and it has been a game-changer for our family. The standout feature for me is the accurate… Read more

tracking. It provides incredible peace of mind knowing exactly where he is, whether he’s at school or playing at a friend's house. The parental controls are also excellent; they are intuitive and give me full authority over who can contact him, ensuring he stays safe while using it. Beyond the safety features, the watch is very well-designed. My son finds it extremely comfortable to wear all day, and he loves the stylish look—he actually enjoys keeping it on! If you’re looking for a reliable way to stay connected with your child without the distractions of a full smartphone, I can’t recommend this enough.

My son loves them. We upgraded from the q30's. The ANC is excellent. Show details

Fair, but not as loud as I would like – Modern appearance, and ring tone is loud. But I bought it principally for the amplification of voices. It's louder than a normal phone, but turned up… Read more

to 9 on the amplification dial (the maximum) I find it only just loud enough. Could do with being louder

An excellent laptop for both work and gaming – An excellent laptop for both work and gaming, capable of running even modern games like Helldivers 2.

The unit is good doing most things that said it would do the biggest concern I have is the way it was advertised showing Bluetooth symbols but when… Read more

you actually get the unit you see in the fine print that there is a thin line through it. No Bluetooth available to me. This is false advertising. They should say upfront in the specs stated basically out loud I think it is sneaky

The sound is good. So good you forget you are wearing them and thats a problem. Because they gradually slip out of your ear. It doesn't matter how… Read more

you put them in, they will fall out. So bad idea to take them outside. These are for the inside of your house where you can find them again. Also it uses Bluetooth, a technology which is not reliable.

Initially disappointed & unsure, now a happy little camper – Fantastic little unit. Should meet my needs well. What has already exceeded my expectations though was the customer service I received from Sam. She… Read more

guided me through some troubleshooting steps to overcome an issue experienced on initial set up. Thank you so much.

Bought for my daughter who is 7. She wore it maybe 7 times over a 4 month period and it stopped working. Sent it back and they claim warranty is void… Read more

due to water exposure. It had never been exposed to water. They only offered for me to pay for a new watch. Buy a Garmin, get quality. Avoid kids o clock.

*iPhone 13 – Full Review (2021 release, still solid in 2026)* If you want a reliable iPhone without paying “Pro” prices, the iPhone 13 is the sweet… Read more

spot. Launched Sept 2021, it’s still officially supported and holds up for daily use in 2026.

*What you get*

*1. Design & Display* - 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 1170x2532, 460ppi, HDR10, Dolby Vision - 800 nits typical, 1200 nits peak – “easy to view outdoors” with excellent color accuracy - Ceramic Shield front, aluminum frame, IP68 water resistance to 6m - 20% smaller notch than iPhone 12, but still no Always-On and *60Hz only* - 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm, 174g 2133cfeb093a

*2. Performance: A15 Bionic* 5nm A15 chip: 6-core CPU + 4-core GPU, 4GB RAM. Still “fast performance” with 100% app scores in tests. Handles iOS 18 fine in 2026, and Apple promises 5+ years of updates. 2133f4fecfeb

*3. Cameras – The big upgrade* Dual 12MP system: - *Main*: f/1.6, 1.7µm pixels, sensor-shift OIS borrowed from iPhone 12 Pro Max. Captures 47% more light than iPhone 12 - *Ultrawide*: f/2.4, 120°, no autofocus - *Selfie*: 12MP f/2.2 with SL 3D b1932133

Results: “Very good” camera performance, among top performers for stills with excellent color, exposure, sharpness. New *Cinematic mode* adds pro-looking rack focus in 1080p@30fps. *Photographic Styles* let you set tone/warmth presets. 3517cfebdeb0

Weakness: No telephoto or macro. Ultrawide shots can be “darker than iPhone 12” despite better exposure. deb0

*4. Battery Life – Biggest win* 3240mAh battery. Apple claimed +2h video vs iPhone 12. Real tests: ∼40 hours battery life, “over 10 hours” real-world use, ∼2h better than iPhone 12. Endurance rating 89h. 21333517b193093a

Charging: 20W wired, 50% in 30 min. 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi. *No charger in box*. 2133cfeb

*5. Other* 5G, Wi-Fi 6, UWB, Face ID, Dual SIM/eSIM. Storage doubled vs iPhone 12: 128GB base for same $799 launch price. 2133cfeb

*Pros* - Much improved battery life vs iPhone 12 - Brighter, color-accurate OLED display - Excellent main camera with sensor-shift OIS and Cinematic mode - A15 Bionic still fast in 2026 - Double the base storage for same price - IP68, Ceramic Shield build cfebf4fe2133

*Cons* - *60Hz display* feels dated vs 120Hz Pro models and Android rivals - No telephoto, no autofocus/macro on ultrawide - No charger or EarPods in box - Slightly heavier/thicker than iPhone 12; cases don’t fit - Camera bump causes wobble on desks 2133b193cfeb29e7

*Specs at a glance* iPhone 13 Display 6.1" OLED, 1170x2532, 60Hz, 1200 nits peak Chip A15 Bionic, 4GB RAM Storage 128/256/512GB NVMe Cameras 12MP main + 12MP ultrawide, 12MP selfie Battery 3240mAh, ~40h life, 20W charging Price 2026 ~$325 refurbished, $799 launch *Verdict in 2026* The iPhone 13 “remains capable and reliable” for everyday use. You get flagship build, great battery, and a camera that still shoots excellent photos/video. b193

*Buy it if*: You want an iPhone that will last 3+ more years, value battery life, and don’t care about 120Hz or Pro cameras. Refurbished units at ∼$325 are “reliability you can count on at a price that makes sense”. b193

*Skip it if*: You need 120Hz ProMotion, telephoto zoom, or USB-C. Look at iPhone 15 instead.

Want me to compare iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14 vs iPhone 15 so you see what you’d gain by spending more?

Was excellent until it died – I have had this for a while, the best computer I have ever had. Fast and responsive. It is now 3 years old and has died. Sudden death, must be a… Read more

hardware problem, maybe power supply? The mains unit is working fine, the battery was fine, but now nothing. Does not turn on at all. Very disappointing that such a good computer is now useless.

My opinion based on only a few weeks of use Pros The Laptop is nice to use with a good keyboard with several one touch buttons for handy… Read more

regular use functions.

The display whilst not being the high end version has decent brightness , can be used in sunlight and performs well inside games.

The Performance is good for me with the only issues being some of the included bloatware but that's was easily addressed.

When under a full load it was not loud fans wise or never got as hot as my previous machine. The USB C ports run Video no problems.

Whilst the inbuilt speakers are not great they are a lot better than most unbranded sound systems. For a laptop in this price range they were probably the best I came across. Decent Battery performance.

Cons

Although it has 4 USB ports the mix being 2 USB type A and 2 USB Type C I do wish it had one more type A port as by the time a mouse and keyboard are connected you only have Type C ports available.

However More an Issue with me as I didn't think the mix would cause a problem. It does if you want to connect a USB memory stick with a Type A connector. Not a deal breaker but long term it will need a work around like a hub or dual wireless setup for the keyboard and/or mouse. Again not a big deal as you can identify this at the time of purchase.

I usually use a Laptop connected to external power and there is no problem with this one other than the connector. That being it's location on the side. It would be better with a rear connector IMHO but the power supply does have a Right Angled plug. Only really an issue if you move it around whilst connected.

For me it could do with more storage as I use plenty of mods for the games I play. Again not a big deal as it has an additional internal connector for another SSD. Only one and not for a traditional HDD sized unit but it is a modern machine so an NVME unit is fine.

Overall

After having had a few laptops now for the money this one is one of the best. Whilst it isn't a lightweight the 90WH battery and robust feel and construction leaves me confident in it's long term future. I don't think you could go wrong for the money with it's Gaming Video Performance and low power usage when not running flat out. It does behave strangely on occasion but this was always due to Windows 11. One day I figure that out.

Very happy with my purchase of the Sport 10 earbuds by Soundcore. Found my other earbuds, also Soundcore, occasionally becoming loose while running,… Read more

so bought the sport ones and have had no problems with them moving. They are comfortable and the sound with music or audiobooks is great. Bought on special… so added bonus. Have not used earbuds with the little arms before, so I am quite careful with them as they feel a bit delicate - but that’s probably normal for this type of earbud. Happy to recommend.

Audio Technica ATH-M50x are made with poor materials and don’t last!!! – We bought these Audio Technica headphones from Headphonic (www.headphones.com.au) in late 2021, and within a little over two years of light use, the… Read more

padding on the ear cups began to noticeably deteriorate (see first two pics). We weren’t trying to skimp of cheap headphones so we opted for this well reviewed Audio Technica model. Whilst they do sound good and wear comfortably for moderate periods of time, they have not lasted well and seem to be made, in part, from substandard materials. The rest of the headphones look like brand new which confirms how lightly they’ve been used (see last pic).

We’ve kept these phones in a well protected space their entire lifespan and have used them lightly and regularly (estimate average twice/week for less than half an hour each time). They have never been used outdoors or had any exposure to sun or heat, but the quality of the materials is poor and not long lasting.

Did contact the shop (Headphonic www.headphones.com.au) we bought them from about their deterioration, but have had no response.

We suspect they receive so many good reviews here because most of the reviews are for much newer sets, but we’re very unimpressed with Audio Technica’s quality and don’t recommend them unless you’re fine with paying $200 for headphones that might not last much more than 1-2 years with more typical usage. How can these relatively expensive headphones fit the Consumer Law requirements of fit for purpose and lasting anywhere near as much as would be expected for such an item?

Great product for small portable applications. Shipping super fast and great company to deal with. Show details

Price pont winner – Good entry level unit to get you up and running. The bundle deal is unbeatable value. I have noticed some noise likely generated by the vehicle when… Read more

it is running coming through the speaker, has no effect on the performance of the unit. At this price point shielding to deal with in vehicle electrical interference is probably asking for a bit too much. Very happy with mine.

Love my little speaker lts loud, Portable hammer's out the beats best thing I've purchased in years!!! Show details

The Best – Have a few around the house and is a fantastic product. 10 years and counting and they just keep on ticking. User interface can be a bit… Read more

overwhelming for a newbie but you'll be right. AiMesh works great. NBN FTTP no dramas and Wi-Fi multiple devices just fine. Good app for parental control.

Originally ordered a G8 which was out of stock, discontinued, so they upgraded me to a 1TB G9 for same price. This thing is a rocket, looks and… Read more

feels fantastic, support is fast and professional and everything works seamlessly. Plus I'm so glad I'm buying an Australian made product. Comes with 2 power cables, one for office and one for home (someone was thinking) and back up memory stick. Really impressed with my BlackBook so far.

Very helpful technical support team. TINECIA Nong. She helped me out with the internet connection to my modem. Show details

Poorly made Gigabyte Aero 15.6in UHD 64GB… – Bought a Gigabyte Aero 15.6in UHD 64GB RAM Gaming Laptop March 2021 and it didn't even last a year. Power on with a black screen. Applied under… Read more

warranty and they claimed MB oxidised and must be from water damage. There was absolutely no water damage from us. None of the other many computers we have had any issues with moisture and have been running happily for years. Perhaps they expect their laptops to be used in a lab within a humidity controlled environment! They wanted to charge us the cost of another MB which is 1/2 cost of the original. We declined - not going to throw good money after bad. Will never buy a Gigabyte again and highly recommend avoiding them for their poor quality products. Umart was not very helpful either and was the intermediary between us so won't be using them again either. They didn't take responsibility as the retailer or go into bat for a good customer outcome.

This product fell of a mountian and it didn't survive so furthermore, this product is HORRIBLE do not waste your money on this buy a iPhone 12… Read more

instead, it is worse then an iPhone 1, it's hardware is from 1932, it lags all the time, the apps are discontinued and furthermore, do not buy this. :)

Great value speaker for both indoor and outdoor use. Just make sure to adjust the equalizer in the app to get the best sound quality.

My elderly relative in 90s is finding this landline style phone much better than the small mobile phone which he cant use and most important he can hear the call adequately and also hear the tone when dialing---- as he is very deaf. Show details