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Huawei X3 and HTC Explorer $19 Each @ Woolworths (Vodafone Locked, but Can Be Unlocked for Free)

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Huawei X3 and HTC Explorer $19 Each @ Woolworths (Vodafone Locked, but Can Be Unlocked for Free)
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HomeAlone on 17/07/2014 - 11:25 woolworths.com.au (1152 clicks)
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Can be unlocked for free at http://www.vodafone.com.au/unlock

  • Android 2.3
  • 3.2" touchscreen (320 x 480) Huawei: 16M colors, HTC: 256K colors
  • Huawei: 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM, HTC: 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
  • microSD slot
  • Bluetooth
  • WIFI
  • 3.15MP Camera
  • 600 MHz CPU
  • Adreno 200 GPU
  • A-GPS

Huawei X3 full specs, Unlock instructions

HTC Explorer full specs, Unlock instructions

Edit: I should have mentioned, I spotted a promotional sign at Calamvale service desk as I was walking out. Same looking sign they use for the deals posted in their catalogues so probably available at other stores as well. Might be worth calling up first to make sure.

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  • TomGum on 17/07/2014 - 11:29

    Which one is a better phone?

    • tonyjzx on 17/07/2014 - 11:33
      +6

      both as bad as each other

      but meh… $19 burner phones

      • abacus on 17/07/2014 - 11:35
        +1

        Phone will fill up very quickly if you want a couple of apps on it. If not then excellent value.

    • SuperMatty on 17/07/2014 - 11:51
      +5

      I don't know much about either but going off the specs the HTC has more RAM and that's pretty valuable when you're talking about 512MB vs 256MB.

      Also appears that you can put KitKat 4.4.4 on the HTC via Cyanogenmod if you know what you're doing. Don't know about the ZTE. Almost worth considering just to have a separate "smart remote" for a tv/htpc/chromecast.

      • akd on 17/07/2014 - 12:28
        +2

        I have this phone. Worst part is that it has only 90 MB of storage for apps and that fills very quickly.
        I installed Kitkat and used Link2SD to use some sd card storage for apps, but then it becomes very slow.I my opinion, best way to use this smartphone is as mobile phone with very little smart features.

  • nikonzero on 17/07/2014 - 11:40

    Cheaper 3G mobile hotspots…

  • leon on 17/07/2014 - 11:40

    The HTC has more RAM. Wonder if there any problems using them as hotspots?

    Edit: finally read the specs. OK for hotspots. Sold.

  • FootooMootoo on 17/07/2014 - 11:47

    Are they both HSDPA 900/2100 Phones? So no good as a Telstra backup phone

    • nikonzero on 17/07/2014 - 11:49

      According to the specs from the description, yes.

  • nikonzero on 17/07/2014 - 11:48

    Double post

  • up2date on 17/07/2014 - 11:49

    HTC has more RAM, on the other hand Huawei is 16M colors and HTC is only 256K colors.

    In my opinion, HTC will be little faster but Huawei will be good viewing pictures and video or even a website.

  • angelkulit025 on 17/07/2014 - 11:53

    how do you buy one of this?is it available at their online shopping? or do you have to search every Woolies for stock?

  • INFIDEL on 17/07/2014 - 11:58

    Boy those X3 are getting old, frustratingly slow, small screen, & have limited memory for apps. Adding a large capacity card & storing apps there helps. Ok for very basic smartphone - was my first.

    Upgraded over a year back from $79 X3 (unlocked free over 2 years ago on Vodafone) to a $25 Huawei Y201. Just upgraded to a $79 Huawei G256. The X3 gets occasional use as hotspot - works well, but lives in the drawer.

    None available at my local Woolies yesterday.

    • McFly on 17/07/2014 - 12:27

      Upgraded over a year back from $79 X3 (unlocked free over 2 years ago on Vodafone) to a $25 Huawei Y201. Just upgraded to a $79 Huawei G256.

      That exactly what I've done! (Except missed out on the G526 - had to grab the Y300.)

  • leonheart1 on 17/07/2014 - 12:00
    +11

    I believe these were given out to prisoners during WW1 as an extremely inhumane form of torture.

    • Bazeegar on 17/07/2014 - 12:20

      Ha Ha Ha

    • up2date on 17/07/2014 - 12:20

      Was that torture also touch skin?

      • tonyjzx on 17/07/2014 - 13:46
        +1

        they are still being used today on Manus Island

  • acersaurus on 17/07/2014 - 12:23

    Has anyone confirmed that these are in stock at other stores? In Vic in particular? The HTC one would make a good spare phone. Slow phone but still a great deal.

  • MrGareth on 17/07/2014 - 12:25
    +1

    Would the HTC be fast enough to be kept permanently in a car (without a SIM card) to be used as a GPS device, or to run Torque to connect to a car's ODB to display live data from the car?

  • McFly on 17/07/2014 - 12:41
    +1

    Is it guaranteed free unlock? I've never had any luck with free unlocks from Vodafone.

    • HomeAlone on 17/07/2014 - 13:05

      They are both soft locked devices and as such should be free to unlock.

      Edit: Vodafone rep stating free unlock for Huawei X3 on Facebook

      Vodafone rep stating free unlock for HTC Explorer on their own Discussion Board

  • Balls on 17/07/2014 - 13:35

    no stock anywhere now

  • Frantic on 17/07/2014 - 13:56
    +1

    Got the Ascend for $10 from post office recently cos I broke my iphone :/

  • me786 on 17/07/2014 - 14:05

    Good Deal.
    Is the deal published at the Catalogue?
    Any stock in WA?

    • davicta on 17/07/2014 - 22:07
      +1

      I just picked up an HTC Explorer at Woolworths Cockburn Gateway. They had to find one for me out in the back somewhere. Not sure if there is anymore.

      I did call them up before picking one up and they said they didn't have any. But I still went there to try my luck.

      Listing price was $30 but it scanned for $19.

  • kapone on 17/07/2014 - 14:34

    Speaking to the mother-in-law (who works at Woolies), sounds like a bunch of old phones are being cleared out for $19. Couldn't get specific models from her though.

  • SrMoure on 17/07/2014 - 15:58

    Perfect for creating a mobile wifi hub !!

    • [Deactivated] on 17/07/2014 - 22:00

      So, can the HTC be used as wifi hotspot? so I can use up my wife's excess data? Edit..oops, yes, in the specs.

      Anyone know if it(HTC) takes the old (larger) type sim?

      • McFly on 18/07/2014 - 00:02
        +1

        old (larger) type sim?

        Yes

  • effgee on 17/07/2014 - 22:11

    Sounds like a good deal.
    Could these be used as a wireless webcam ? I'm thinking I could set one up to monitor pets/front door.

  • brick007123 on 18/07/2014 - 00:38
    +2

    Will buy it for the branded usb charger

    • [Deactivated] on 18/07/2014 - 07:30
      +2

      Sad, but true.

  • BTB on 21/07/2014 - 13:45

    Really good deal. Come with $30 Prepaid SIM and free to unlock

    • INFIDEL on 21/07/2014 - 14:52

      $30 prepaid - Interesting.
      Which model? Which Woolies in Brissie?

      • BTB on 22/07/2014 - 00:32
        +1

        HTC Explorer @ Woolworths Calamvale

  • ecross on 17/08/2014 - 22:56

    anyone see the HTC Explorer @ Sydney Woolworths?

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