Akai AD181X High Definition Set Top Box with PVR Function

 

•    Allows you to receive free-to-air digital broadcasts in both standard definition and high definition •    Record directly to a USB storage device •    Fully compliant with DVB-T and H.264, AVC, MPEG4,MPEG2 Standard •    Supports EPG, Display Present/ Next TV Programme •    Supports HDMI, Component and Composite output •    SPDIF Coaxial Output •    HDMI(up to 1080i) Output •    PAL and NTSC Auto Switch •    Auto / Manual scan •    1000 channels •    Parent Control •    This unit works for both Australia and New Zealand Digital Broadcasting Networks.   This STB was a nightmare and I was close to returning for a refund but AKAI/AUDION came good with a couple of firmware updates that fixed all the main issues and added a couple of features. Read all about it on DTV Forum. The latest V1.3 FW update can be obtained from AUDION. The only issue I have now is that the program title of a timer record is stamped with the title of the previous show. I can live with this so overall a good outcome.   I purchased the Imation Apollo Portable 500GB USB Hard Drive for the STB from JB Hi-Fi for $109 as advertised in their catalogue. When I went to buy they were $139 so I said to the nice lady serving me I want that for $109 as per the current catalogue, she was not sure and got someone else involved to discuss and while they were doing that I brought up their website on a Apple Mac (LOL) and they agreed $109 was OK so I had a win.    Imation Apollo Portable 500GB USB Hard Drive $109  Ultra Slim Design - Designed to fit in the palm of your hand or slip into your pocket, the Apollo Portable Hard Drive offers a unique combination of sleek styling and compact size. Backup Software - The Apollo Portable Hard Drive comes with easy-to-install, easy-to-use Total Media backup™ software that is preconfigured to backup data, photos, music and video. Designed for use with PC or Mac, you can select backup, schedule, synchronise and restore functions with a quick click of the mouse. USB 2.0 Powered - The drive is fully USB 2.0 powered. No external power supply is required.

Meadowbrook Mansion Pets

UPDATE: We had to say goodbye to Pixie 22-Aug-2022.


Pixie RIP (2009-2022)

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ATECH Deluxe Wireless Weather Station

 

Model WS-303-ED-RC Electronic Barometric weather forecast (sunny, sunny cloudy, cloudy, rainy, storm) Barometer with bar chart display Atmospheric Pressure trend indicators The moon phase Wireless data system for outdoor temperature (30 metre max) Digital hygrometer (20% to 95%) Indoor Thermometer (-10°C to +50°C) Remote outdoor thermometer (-20°C to +60°C) Snooze alarm settings Perpetual calendar with day of the week Calendar displays current date, month and day of the week 12/24hr time °C / °F selectable Maximum / Minimum memorey for thermometer Wall mountable or free standing Battery low indicator Outdoor temperature Indoor temperature Temperature trend Relative Humidity Weather station batteries (2 x 1.5V AA) included Transmitter battery (1 x 3V CR2032) included Got this last year for my birthday - thanks older kid. Worked well but this year part of the the main display blanks out, the time and external temp are OK but the rest including the barometer graph kind of fade out? Change batteries and OK for hour or so then fades out. Tried different batteries etc. This need further investigation. No problem with the external unit over wireless and good life from a CR2032. More to come...   The ATECH website (http://www.atech.hk/) is p.a.i.n.f.u.l.l.y s.l.o.w - Adobe Flash. I wanted to download the manual but everything is "locked" and you get prompet for a client login WTF. Over a period of months I filled out numerous request forms and sent many e-mail's - not one response.

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ALDI Wireless Doorbell $12.99

Adjustable to three operation modes 100m range for transmission Includes table stand and wall bracket and wall mount   Purchased this on Friday night, unpacked, installed batteries and had a play with it, not bad so put aside on the counter with a view to install next to front gates over the weekend. Some time during the early hours of the morning the thing went beserk making all sorts of noises that did not even remotely resemble any of the 16 melodies - OMG. Repack this "product of the week" back into the box and tape docket to the side for return and refund.   Checkout my final soultion for the front gates.

Ozito 14.4V Cordless Drill Kit 2 Batteries

posted May 25, 2010 3:41 PM by Alan Mackenzie

OZCD144V1BK   FEATURES 14.4V Allows cordless convenience Variable speed reversing Allows user to control the speed of the drill as well as reverse the direction of rotation Soft grip handle Ergonomic and less fatigue for the user Torque control Controls the amount of power being distributed from the drill State of charge indicator You can establish current battery charge Built In LED light Allows to use in corners or not well lit up areas   Purchased this from Bunnings about 12 months ago, the batteries are starting to show signs of not holding a charge.

ALDI Toaster with Browning Gauge $19.99

• Wide slots
  
• High lift function
  
• Frozen, reheat and cancel functions
  
• Browning gauge display (light to dark)
  
• Slide out crumb tray

This would have to be the worst toaster ever made! This "toaster" was designed to do one half of the bread. OK...so you turn it over to do the rest only to find that the bit that got done the first time gets zapped again! how can that be??? The final result is one half lightly toasted and the other burnt.

It went back the next day. No problem, we have a house full of ALDI stuff and only returned a few items.