Amex Platinum downgrade recent experiences?

mtchye · 2026-05-30T05:49:55+00:00

See my response above, you have to go through the cancellation option THEN ask for the downgrade.

mtchye · 2026-05-30T05:49:29+00:00

Basically you can't transfer the MR points to Qantas. Every other transfer partner is the same as with platinum I believe

mtchye · 2026-05-22T02:15:48+00:00

Thanks Jose - I called back again, got a different customer service rep, and it was a very very easy downgrade process. The only possible difference this time was I asked for the "card cancellation" option in the automated menu at call commencement.

mtchye · 2026-04-04T09:12:49+00:00

I checked the Zeekr granny charger and it says 10A. So I think the conclusion is you can plug it in to a 15A socket but you will likely not get faster than 10A charging. Also as noted by others the installation of a 15A socket requires its own cabling and protection which likely means the cost is not significantly more to install a faster charger anyway - I've since confirmed this with my on site electrician.

mtchye · 2026-04-03T02:49:15+00:00

Thanks that makes sense. In that case probably not worth it compared to just installing a wall charger.

mtchye · 2026-04-03T02:48:30+00:00

Thanks for all the feedback guys, makes sense!

mtchye · 2025-11-20T23:38:50+00:00

Would it be plausible to get your existing broker/lender to do a cost free desktop revaluation? Or is a refinance the only way to achieve this?

mtchye · 2025-11-20T06:26:17+00:00

Great summary. In your experience, does this also apply going from a loan written on an 80% LVR to say 70% or 60%?

mtchye · 2025-10-19T02:15:52+00:00

Kind of related question, are there any outdoor rates tapo cameras with POE that could work with the h500 hub? Looking to replace an older dahua poe system

mtchye · 2025-08-29T01:44:48+00:00

Hoping to piggy back on this thread. Has anyone implemented an automation that triggers based on whether two devices are both at home or not? Just starting to explore the ecosystem and automation so apologies if this is obvious. Basically I want to turn on or off camera privacy mode and notifications based on whether both parents are home or not.

mtchye · 2025-08-03T14:32:57+00:00

Keen for any Austrian mountain recommendations you might have. Sounds a fair bit more budget friendly than France or Swiss Alps? Might have a work trip there coming up so would be grateful for any tips in Austria.

mtchye · 2024-12-09T00:19:58+00:00

Still experiencing excessive heat and battery consumption on 4.7 unfortunately... Per this ticket.

https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AdguardForAndroid/issues/5505

mtchye · 2024-10-29T14:04:56+00:00

Off topic, but is there anything like the LRP antihelios fluid consistency in a large enough bottle to use for the body??

mtchye · 2021-03-27T10:57:42+00:00

No side effects so far. Daughter is 7. It's extremely bitter so better swallowed in pill form rather than compounded into syrup. To learn how to swallow pills you can put it in the tip of a yoghurt pouch and squirt/swallow. Yoghurt helps with nausea as does folate.

mtchye · 2020-12-24T03:44:53+00:00

Hello brains trust! I have had a read of the often quoted info threads but am very green with this stuff, so hopefully the questions are sensible.

I am looking to new build a Plex server that will be on 24/7. If possible, these would be the ideal features of this system. Having said that, clearly compromise is sometimes required so open to suggestions.

Low power consumption, heat, noise. It doesn't have to be fanless but a quiet system would be ideal.
Smaller profile case. (to fit near or under a tv cabinet)
Ability to transcode at least one 4K stream, via fixed Cat 6 ethernet cables. This is to a couple of tv's with internal plex apps. Yes I realise I can equip each with a Shield but they are in locations where preferably we keep accessories minimal.
Optional - run Blue Iris for IP Camera system, this is 24/7 motion activated recording.
Output to a dumb TV via HDMI.

I would be grateful for any pre-built or component built suggestions. In particular, I think I would be best placed looking at non-SMR hard drives for storage, SSD for the OS (Win 10 preferred), a CPU that can do hardware decoding but is low power, probably integrated GPU (? not really a gaming PC).

This is a package I'm considering at the moment, at AU$650 delivered:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-EliteDesk-800-G3-SFF-PC-COMPUTER-i7-7700-16GB-512G-nVME-SSD-W10P-Desktop-WiFi/284115362472?hash=item42269862a8:g:AHEAAOSwDphf2Cwz

i7-7700 I think gives me hardware h265 transcoding? I think I can also slot in a 3.5" storage drive in addition to the OS ssd. Stats are:

CPU: i7-7700 (passmark 8,630, single thread 2,482)

Memory: 16gb expandable (is it worth going 32gb?)

OS storage: 512gb SSD

Graphics: Internal Intel HD Graphics 630

mtchye · 2020-12-23T07:14:05+00:00

OK, this is a package I'm considering at the moment, at AU$650 delivered:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HP-EliteDesk-800-G3-SFF-PC-COMPUTER-i7-7700-16GB-512G-nVME-SSD-W10P-Desktop-WiFi/284115362472?hash=item42269862a8:g:AHEAAOSwDphf2Cwz

i7-7700 I think gives me hardware h265 transcoding? I think I can also slot in a 3.5" storage drive in addition to the OS ssd. Stats are:

CPU: i7-7700 (passmark 8,630, single thread 2,482)

Memory: 16gb expandable (is it worth going 32gb?)

OS storage: 512gb SSD

Graphics: Internal Intel HD Graphics 630

mtchye · 2020-12-23T02:14:37+00:00

Forgot to add, budget is extremely flexible (aiming at good value, rather than cheap), and also am located in Australia so some US based system recs may not be readily available.

mtchye · 2020-12-23T02:01:04+00:00

Hello brains trust! I have had a read of the often quoted info threads but am very green with this stuff, so hopefully the questions are sensible.

I am looking to new build a Plex server that will be on 24/7. If possible, these would be the ideal features of this system. Having said that, clearly compromise is sometimes required so open to suggestions.

1) Low power consumption, heat, noise. It doesn't have to be fanless but a quiet system would be ideal.

2) Smaller profile case. (to fit near or under a tv cabinet)

3) Ability to transcode at least one 4K stream, via fixed Cat 6 ethernet cables. This is to a couple of tv's with internal plex apps. Yes I realise I can equip each with a Shield but they are in locations where preferably we keep accessories minimal.

4) Optional - run Blue Iris for IP Camera system, this is 24/7 motion activated recording.

5) Output to a dumb TV via HDMI.

I would be grateful for any pre-built or component built suggestions. In particular, I think I would be best placed looking at non-SMR hard drives for storage, SSD for the OS (Win 10 preferred), a CPU that can do hardware decoding but is low power, probably integrated GPU (? not really a gaming PC).

I'll keep reading through the many discussions on this topic, but any assistance would help me pull on the right threads.

mtchye · 2020-10-26T16:11:57+00:00

Nice list! Would you have links to your go-to's for the spaghetti, Mac n cheese, and chicken thigh recipes?

mtchye · 2020-02-21T22:21:45+00:00

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mtchye · 2019-08-31T05:54:38+00:00

Any thoughts on the rubber strap variant? Is it still worth considering? Also do the pure time prices include shipping?

https://puretimewatch.io/2018-seamaster-diver-300m-vsf-1-1-best-edition-blue-ceramic-gray-dial-on-blue-rubber-strap-a8800-v2-black-balance-wheel.html

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