ALDI: Taurus Electric Staple Gun $19.99

You need to be patient using this tool - it jams staples.

To minimise this I found I have to break off some staples from each row, about 3 or 4mm.

As with any stapler you need to press down firmly to get the staples to bed down.

Some have had trouble obtaining staples for this unit but I had no problem at Bunnings.

ALDI: Photo paper

 get all my photo paper from them and very happy with the results.

 

Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4 50pk 235gsm $6.99

Glossy Photo Paper 4 x 6 100pk 235gsm $4.99

 

Matt Photo Paper A4 50pk 235gsm $6.99

 

 

I have a few printers and about to buy another one - why?

See my other post on printers...more to come.

ALDI: Home Automation Kit $39.95

Control your appliances remotely via radio frequency out of the line of sight Great for turning on the lights before you enter your home or starting the kettle from the comfort of your lounge chair Includes 5 receivers and 1 remote This was a fantastic purchase, I have four on outside lights around the house and one on the rainwater tank pump.

ALDI: Extension Cord Safety Lock $2.99

I bought a few of these, simple but very handy.

This Christmas will make three years since I installed a rain tank behind the garage and running power from the garage to the pump is still on the job list – LOL. So I am using one of these on the extension cable – for now.

Also use one on the pressure washer.

ALDI: 4GB High Speed SD Card $12.99

4GB

High speed

Great for use in digital cameras, SD video cam notebooks, PCs with card readers and satellite navigation systems

This works well with my Kodak M753, great price.

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)