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Samsung S4 Active $479 at Kogan, Free Shipping with Coupon When Paying by PayPal

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$479 + free shipping with above coupon code when paying by Paypal.

If not paying by Paypal, delivery to Sydney is $22.99.

Great price for S4 considering "normal" S4 is still $600

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  • wildstone on 20/12/2013 - 10:09

    Hmm…. I just done some search and found out it is 23g heavier than 'normal' S4- 130g vs 153g. Would that weight matter much?

    • rdhupar on 20/12/2013 - 10:11

      It caters to a slightly different target market. Its meant to be more sturdy and water resistant, etc hence, the weight

    • SirFlibbled on 20/12/2013 - 10:28
      +6

      I have an S4 Active and the weight isn't an issue. The issue is the size. It's about 1mm larger than the S4 so none of the cases fit and the cases I've found on Ebay have so far all been crap.

      • slowmo on 20/12/2013 - 11:04
        +12

        why would you still need a case when the active seems to be ruggedised?

        • haz on 20/12/2013 - 11:06
          -1

          you can never have too much protection!

        • shmahoo on 20/12/2013 - 11:54
          +2

          with an attitude like that I'm sure you saw the deal for 144 condoms posted here recently?

        • SirFlibbled on 20/12/2013 - 16:19
          +1

          It's not impact protected or protected from scratches. I've scratched the crap out of the back cover and had the phone for 3 months.

          Edit: and a cover gives your phone a bit of personality.

        • leonheart1 on 20/12/2013 - 19:01

          I would say mainly resale value but as SirF mentioned above, aesthetics too.

    • lostn on 20/12/2013 - 12:58
      +1

      Better hit the gym then.

  • japik on 20/12/2013 - 10:14
    +13

    Free ship with code KGNPPB2B but must use PayPal.

  • firstpost bekind on 20/12/2013 - 10:38
    +1

    The camera on this one is inferior too.

    • SirFlibbled on 20/12/2013 - 16:22

      and the gorilla glass and it's a worse screen too.

      But at least you can pick up chicks by dropping it in water and making them freak out.

      It's trade off.

  • shmahoo on 20/12/2013 - 10:48
    +2

    I was in the market for one of these earlier this month, and went for the original S4 after finding that just about all of the specs are slightly less than the original S4, and the weight and thickness are higher. The screen isn't as nice and if I remember correctly, the main processor isn't as fast, and it is non-standard so less cases to fit etc as SirFlibbled mentioned.

    So I went for the original S4, the screen is just beautiful, the camera is unbelievably good, and promised myself I'd look after it!

    • lostn on 20/12/2013 - 13:01

      The specs I thought were identical minus the OLED screen.

      I think I'd still rather get the original, but at this point, I'd rather wait for S5.

      The Snapdragon 600 wasn't fast enough for my needs (Decoding 10 bit video smoothly), so I'll wait for the next gen.

      • suicine94 on 20/12/2013 - 13:52

        is there new on the S5? where did you get the info that it's comming out?

        • lostn on 20/12/2013 - 14:03

          No news… just expectation. It's likely to be something more powerful than Snap 800. That's just how the cycle goes.

          A new S is released Q2, a new Note that's more powerful than the S in Q4. Then a new S more powerful than the last Note, then a new Note more powerful than the last S.

          The next S should be a charm.

      • SirFlibbled on 20/12/2013 - 16:27

        The Specs are mostly the same. It's mostly the camera, screen quality and Gorilla Glass2 not 3. Just depends on what you're wanting from a phone. If having 13 megapixel phone and need the latest and greatest screen (I can't tell the difference) then go the S4. If you've always had a fear of dropping your phone in the toilet, then the S4 active is for you.

        • mr_alligator on 20/12/2013 - 16:49

          How has your overall experience been with this phone or compared to your previous device?

        • SirFlibbled on 20/12/2013 - 21:34
          +1

          I had an iphone. I find the S4 more flexible but it's just inconsistent which you don't get on the iphone. For example this morning I woke up to find my phone had turned itself off last night and so my alarm went off. Why? I have no idea. It was plugged into power as well. Also today it decided somewhere between midday and 2pm to change the time while I was having lunch. I looked at my phone before lunch and it was about 12. When I looked at it again, it read 1600 when it was really 1400. Why? again no idea.

          But on the brightside, going to the beach over new years and can swim with my phone.

        • lostn on 21/12/2013 - 02:46

          I've never had that happen to any of my phones. Sounds like you got a dud unit.

        • SirFlibbled on 21/12/2013 - 08:14
          +1

          But once it happens it doesn't happen again. I'm not sure it's a dud phone rather than a quirk with Android. Only had it since September.

        • lostn on 21/12/2013 - 09:02

          Like I said, never seen this happen on any of my Androids. I have had a phone crash on me before requiring me to hold the power button to switch it off and then reboot. But not seen a phone switch off on me unless battery died, or the time go wrong.

  • Alzori on 20/12/2013 - 10:52
    +1

    Wow, nice deal - I'd consider getting it over the Nexus at that price. Personally I think it looks a lot better than the regular S4, the water resistance is a bonus. That said you won't be able to do nearly as much with rooting/roms on this phone, though that probably wouldn't be why you'd buy it :)

    • mr_alligator on 20/12/2013 - 11:05
      +1

      Agree was considering getting Nexus 5 but went for this because of looks/water resistant/ sturdiness/ microsd.
      Nexus range although very good value for money is certainly a bit fragile

      • stumo on 20/12/2013 - 11:12

        Same, but am still undecided on this. Too much choice.

  • stumo on 20/12/2013 - 11:17
    +1

    Can this run the s4 Google edition ROM?

  • CVonC on 20/12/2013 - 11:23

    this or the $389 LG G Pro?

    • Peace Maker on 20/12/2013 - 11:27

      Or the Xperia Z for $429?

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/126995

      • CVonC on 20/12/2013 - 12:43
        +1

        don't like the Z.. specs aren't as good as these 2

    • MadMaxBargainRoad on 20/12/2013 - 13:09

      G pro is a better choice if you are happy with Android 4.2. LG ain't planning to roll out any update for this phone in future

      • CVonC on 20/12/2013 - 17:47

        yeah not surprised with LG's lack of updates (i'm coming from an LG P990)

        but CM11 nightly was released last week fortunately

    • choofa on 20/12/2013 - 14:54

      Wouldn't a Nexus 5 For $420-470 delivered be better?

      • CVonC on 20/12/2013 - 17:49

        for raw power yes..

        but i hate the idea of a non-removable battery and no micro sd card slot

  • dealman on 20/12/2013 - 11:27
    +1

    Be forewarned, you might all be Koganned

  • stumo on 20/12/2013 - 11:37

    To hell with it… Bought.

    Props to japik for the free shipping code KGNPPB2B

  • Flyerone on 20/12/2013 - 11:48

    Does these come with a complimentary fire extinguisher?

    • leonheart1 on 20/12/2013 - 19:04

      Didn't that guy microwave his phone? Or were you thinking of a separate incident?

      I know that some S4 batteries supposedly bloat up but they are replaced free of charge (as they should be).

  • NigelTufnel on 20/12/2013 - 11:55
    +2

    lol. This was in the "Phones You Should Probably Not Buy Unless You're a Fish" section at Gizmodo

    • shmahoo on 20/12/2013 - 12:39

      this comment deserves a big fat LOL :)

    • slowmo on 20/12/2013 - 13:21

      can't help being skeptical about that review on gizmodo…. the nexus 5 isn't without issues (in fact, it was ridden with plenty, and google is only addressing it just few days ago, so the newer stocks may not come in as early here.)

      • choofa on 20/12/2013 - 15:15

        The rattling power button issue and the larger speaker holes isn't exactly ridden with plenty of issues. The current speaker is fine for voice calls, just not for listening to music, who does that anyway?

        • slowmo on 20/12/2013 - 20:14

          hi, google search turns up more than that. another issue is dead pixels. :)
          there's also wifi issue and battery drain issues as well… go google it!

          I am looking for a new phone myself, and nexus 5 was on the list.

          "who does that anyway" is just a weak justification/reasoning for a product that have design/quality issues. Would you sink $400 on a product you know that has known issues? I won't. You can take the plunge and buy the one with the faults and all, while I will wait for the updated version that has all the bugs fixed.

          My point is that even though google is addressing it, it's only just being addressed in the US, probably our locale would be at the end of the queue.

        • choofa on 21/12/2013 - 16:39

          I've got one, I am aware of the problems, every model has issues.
          The RMA process is apparently easy, even though you may be without a phone for a few days.
          Some people here who have received new phones have the new version with the larger speaker holes and the non-rattling buttons already.
          But there is another problem with yellow screens, that goes away according to some.

          By all means wait, if you can, for a perfect phone. It may eventually happen.

        • slowmo on 22/12/2013 - 10:37

          lol. don't be dramatic. I am not waiting for the perfect phone. I just want my phones to work the day I buy them, not having to waste time faffing about for RMA and shit.

          early adopters like you will help people like me find out issues that would be sorted out by the time I buy the 'next revision' of the same phone model.

          that's how i roll.

      • NigelTufnel on 21/12/2013 - 09:35

        Oh I completely agree. I would take it all with a grain of salt. I'm not in the market for a new phone. My galaxy s2 still sits me fine. I just thought it was funny.

    • stumo on 20/12/2013 - 12:48

      That's comparing the octa core s4 though, which isn't 4g compatible here no?

  • superkieu on 20/12/2013 - 12:23

    good price.

    last time my sister bought her S4 on a one-day Kogan's special, they didn't honored it
    they said it was a "pricing error" and bumped the price up to the normal.

    Since then, I can't be sure if a Kogan special is genuine.

  • atlas on 20/12/2013 - 13:50

    I could have sworn that I read that the Active was meant to have the Snapdragon 800 cpu.

    In any case it seems like a very good price for a very good phone.

    Note though that an updated S4 (i9506) is now out in the market with Category 4 LTE and the Snapdragon 800 cpu. Currently not anywhere near this price though.

  • Zawoooo on 20/12/2013 - 16:07

    Could some one tell me if these are Australian stock phones or imports.

    Bought a galaxy S3 from office works and they wouldn't price match as they were saying there phones are Australian stock and carry a 2 year warranty directly with Samsung, unlike some retailers which you have to return the phone to were you bought it any only carry a 1 year
    Cheers

    • SirFlibbled on 20/12/2013 - 16:28

      Import.

    • Ether on 20/12/2013 - 16:50
      +1

      This is the exact reply I got when I mentioned price matching with online prices. I knew they are not going to do it, but what else aren't they telling me apart from the warranty thingy… e.g. would an imported phone not work in certain countries without some struggle, or would it have a certain defect associated with it?

      Just an example: HK users of galaxy S4 has reported that their phone resets very often after 1 year of usage.

      • tomwood on 20/12/2013 - 17:15
        +2

        yeah, my S4 started resetting after a Year of use too!

  • Eeples on 20/12/2013 - 22:50

    KGNPPB2B works free shipping for i9300 S3; prolly other phones too.

  • tc4101 on 21/12/2013 - 01:37

    Where do I apply the postage discount?

    • tooblue on 22/12/2013 - 02:13

      On one of the payment page, under your items: "Got a Promo Code? Add it here."

  • aboutconfig on 30/12/2013 - 12:48

    code expired

  • stumo on 30/12/2013 - 14:23

    Mine arrived today. Happy. UK stock.

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