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Telstra Pulse $18 @ Harvey Norman

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Telstra Pulse $18 @ Harvey Norman
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tqhlc on 16/08/2014 - 17:27 harveynorman.com.au (4047 clicks)
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I came by Harvey Norman Preston, there are still about 20 phones left.
good for backup.

3G UMTS 850, 2100 MHz with 7.2Mbps data (HSDPA)
GSM 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Operating System Android 4.0.4
Processor 1.0GHz Snapdragon CPU, 512 MB RAM, Adreno 200 GPU
Memory 1GB Flash with 280MB user space, plus up to 32GB microSD external storage
Display TFT 3.5", HVGA 480 x 320, capacitive touch
Sensors Proximity, light, accelerometer,magnetometer
Camera Rear 2MP camera with 5 x digital zoom
video recording 15 fps @ VGA
Audio out Earpiece, Speakerphone & 3.5mm headset
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0 with:
GAP, A2DP1.2(source), AVRCP1.4(controller),GAVDP1.2(Initiator), HSP1.2(AG), OPP(Client, Server), PBAP1.0(PSE) HFP1.6(AG),OBEX1.1
FTP(server), DUN, MAP(Message Access Profile), PAN(Personal Area Networking Profile), HID(Human Interface Device Profile).
FM Radio FM Radio included
GPS A-GPS using Google SUPL, Stand-alone GPS, Glonass
External Antenna port No
Battery 1200 mAh Li-ion
Talk Time up to 200 mins talk time
Standby time up to 200 hours standby
Video codecs H.263, MPEG4, H.264
Recording format, MP4, 15 fps @ VGA
Audio codecs AMR-WB high quality audio
AMR-NB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
Size & weight 116.2 x 61. x 13mm. 111.1g
Pre-installed extras Facebook, Twitter, MyEasy Access customisable unlock, Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) upgrade, Telstra EasyUI
Network Locked Yes
Worst case SAR 1.168 W/Kg in the body position (10mm spacing)
1.018 W/Kg in the head position
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  • Dazza102 on 17/08/2014 - 00:00
    +1

    I'm thinking of using this as a 'Gym' phone.

    Put a microSD card full of music - if someone gets one tomorrow can you let me know what the audio quality is like?

    • WatchNerd on 17/08/2014 - 00:14
      +5

      You must be new at this.
      Buy now, ask questions later.

      • Dazza102 on 17/08/2014 - 00:32
        +3

        Yeah… I guess I'll find out for myself - Ordered.

  • elusive on 17/08/2014 - 01:59
    +2

    Anyone know if custom ROMs are available, or at least some way to root it?

  • bargainfinder on 17/08/2014 - 10:25

    Has anyone that bought this phone been able to unlock it?

  • twocanplay on 17/08/2014 - 11:50

    Does it come with credit?

    • TheOneWhoKnocks on 17/08/2014 - 14:56

      Yep, $10 with the sim. Gonna use it as Play Store credit. :P

      EDIT: Scratch that, doesn't count as credit.

  • mr kindface on 17/08/2014 - 12:17

    Wanted a GPS speedometer for the car (around $70-150) this should do the job nicely :)

  • HomeAlone on 17/08/2014 - 12:31
    +4

    Thanks OP :)

    I received my order already. Personally delivered by a HN staff member… on a Sunday morning. I don't know what I did to earn such special treatment, but I'm impressed!

    Now what do I do with these things :D

    • Food on 17/08/2014 - 15:42

      Impressive!

    • grab_ur_freebies on 17/08/2014 - 16:26

      So they do deliver even though it stated in-store pickup only. That's good news.

  • ddhytz on 17/08/2014 - 13:06

    Went to a store and bought one. Thanks OP.
    Now try to figure out what to do with it….

  • cjhfield on 17/08/2014 - 13:07
    +4

    I bought the last one in Forster. I am building a temperature logger that sends SMS alerts. Initially I was using a Raspberry Pi but this is half the price, has a screen, a back up battery, wifi, a speaker and it can send sms's. It's Bluetooth should be able to talk to a Pi or an Arduino board. Fantastic!

    Chris

  • jillbob on 17/08/2014 - 14:37

    Has anyone been successful in obtaining an unlock code

    • Mugsy on 17/08/2014 - 15:02

      I'm charging mine atm so haven't tried unlocking it.

    • dumdidum on 17/08/2014 - 16:43

      Looking for an unlock code as well. I'm on Telechoice so thought for sure it would work without unlocking. Darn..

      • Strikezam on 17/08/2014 - 16:49
        +2

        same here - (aldi mobile - telstra network) and don't work, i try the cheap ebay one from above (wont pay $16 to unlock) will let you know how it goes

  • howsthat on 17/08/2014 - 17:40

    Thanks op. Bought one for the daughter for her first smartphone, and one for the hubby who is a welder, can take this phone to work instead of good phone. Ended up going back and got another one, just because, na, have as another backup for the welder.

  • jillbob on 17/08/2014 - 18:15
    +2

    the unlock is not looking good recommend no purchase until oz bargain members find a way to unlock. the phone is cheap because telstra charge a fortune for calls

    • brick007123 on 17/08/2014 - 18:17

      I agree. But I am pretty sure most people won't use it as a phone.

    • Mugsy on 17/08/2014 - 18:37

      Well, if the purchaser has a use for it other than a mobile phone or anything that requires a 3G connection (e.g. mini tablet, GPS, kid's toy, etc), $18 ain't bad for an android powered device.

      But it would be good if we can unlock the damn thing. I was hoping this would be a cheap phone for mum and dad to use on a cheap Telstra or Vodafone network provider as they want to move from Optus. Anyway, I'll still have a use for it if it's not unlocked. Pity it's locked to Testra and not just the telstra network like the manual says.

  • bb_hunter on 17/08/2014 - 18:45

    ordered 2 white ones online last night and picked up from Campbelltown store today. Phone comes with $10 pre-paid and for $15.50 each only complaint I got is that I can't use Aldi SIM on it. Would like to know if anyone able to unlock it.
    There are still 4 on display in the store, they are showing none in stock online so call the store first if you want one.

    • happychappy1 on 17/08/2014 - 19:11
      +1

      You could wait 6 months and pay $27.50 through Telstra :)

      This could come out of your credit, which can be got at a discount through a cheap SIM.

      Or, it could already be old enough, and it'll cost $27.50 now.

  • Bargain4U on 17/08/2014 - 18:50

    Can anyone please provide a mini review of your first impressions if you got the phone? Thank you.

    • TightBum on 17/08/2014 - 19:20
      +5

      The display is bigger than I imagined, from the pictures I thought the screen was quite small but it's pretty much the same size as my iPhone 4s (yes I read the specs but was still somehow imagining it to be smaller when looking at the pictures, also I thought the capacitive touch buttons at the bottom was a part of the 3.5inch but it's not). Volume rockers were a bit stiff but overall it exceeded my expectations for such a low price.

      Still in the process of unlocking it so not much I can say on the UI experience and software but screen is pretty responsive and you can definitely see the screen isn't the greatest in terms of pixels but for $18 it's a no brainer.

      I'd go back to pick up another one if I can figure out how to unlock these things without spending $10+ on unlocking them. Only got this one since my partner's phone recently broke and is just looking for a temporary replacement.

  • hal9000 on 17/08/2014 - 19:58
    +2

    rooted. bloatware removed. now if i could just get this unlocked…

    • bb_hunter on 17/08/2014 - 21:02

      so by rooting the phone won't unlock it?

      • hal9000 on 17/08/2014 - 21:12

        sadly, no. sim still locked to telstra.

        • Chipotle on 19/08/2014 - 19:14

          Could you upload a stock nandroid backup for me? Mine got an MD5 sum mismatch and now I have completely ruined it ;(

        • hal9000 on 20/08/2014 - 13:45

          @Chipotleez: sorry, bricked mine too. hope someone here made a backup & share it with us.

        • Chipotle on 22/08/2014 - 17:39
          +1

          @hal9000: Hahahahaha, I knew it! I will go and ask on the new Dick Smith deal on the same phone thread ;)

        • piersoar on 22/08/2014 - 21:25
          +1

          @Chipotleez: Will try to make you a Nandroid backup of Stock over the weekend. Did you successfully flash a Custom Recovery from somewhere - perhaps the V790 one? I have root, but not found a CWM or TWRP. (can make the backup without them, I know). More later…

        • piersoar on 23/08/2014 - 20:59
          +2

          @hal9000 @Chipotleez
          Managed to dump TWRP & CWM NANDroid backups off a freshly rooted Pulse.
          Keen to know if anyone has managed to install a Custom Recovery to make use of these though.
          PM me for access link (as I'm not sure if they're legit to openly share).

        • grab_ur_freebies on 23/08/2014 - 21:48
          +1

          @piersoar:

          I already posted above, but here it is again: CWM & TWRP.
          Scroll down to the bottom.

          Could someone please test if the CM10.2(KK 4.2.2) rom has the 3G bug?

        • hal9000 on 23/08/2014 - 22:12

          thanks mate, sending pm. i got my cwm installed thru fastboot.

        • piersoar on 23/08/2014 - 22:40

          Thanks @grab_ur_freebies !
          With 2 bricks reported, and no-one confirming that your previously linked V790 material actually worked on the T790, was a bit wary. Things are looking up!!

        • IceCream123 on 03/09/2014 - 23:54

          Hi hal9000 / Chipotleez, could one of you please send me a Nandroid backup of Stock rom ? I bricked my phone…thanks.

        • Chipotle on 04/09/2014 - 10:28

          @IceCream123:
          Hahahaha just messaged @piersoar requesting a link to Nandroid Backup. I haven't checked this page much so only PM'd him now.

        • Chipotle on 04/09/2014 - 10:37

          @Chipotleez:

          ** I have just set up an XDA Thread for discussion on this Device. Feel free to join in! **

          http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/zte-t790-dis…

        • IceCream123 on 04/09/2014 - 23:23

          @Chipotleez:
          Thanks for asking.

    • hal9000 on 18/08/2014 - 16:13

      found an annoying bug: sometimes it won't connect to a known wifi. had to manually delete the wpa_supplicant.conf & restart the phone.

    • Chipotle on 18/08/2014 - 20:10
      +1

      How did you get it rooted?! I tried methods for the V790, with no success. Could you link me up?
      NVM:Kingo Root works! http://download.cnet.com/Kingo-Android-Root/3000-2094_4-7599…

  • Food on 17/08/2014 - 20:32

    Damm, theres none left in Adelaide. Anyone have any luck price matching at OW?

  • mrLaw on 17/08/2014 - 22:10

    Picked one up today from HN in Preston, there are heaps still there. I also tried my Aldi sim card (telstra network) but to no avail. Hope someone has luck getting this phone unlocked!

  • theduncan on 18/08/2014 - 03:50

    I bought one of the HM website, do I need to wait for an email saying I can pick it up, or can I just walk in and pick it up?

    • hal9000 on 18/08/2014 - 16:08

      yes, you do.

  • Chuppa on 18/08/2014 - 10:41

    Just had a voicemail left from Mail Call couriers. They had a delivery from Harvey Norman for me, but they had to return it to them as I wasn't home…

    Weird thing is that I selected the pickup option on this from a store very close by!

  • bwhitehouse010378 on 18/08/2014 - 11:09

    Hi there
    I picked up one of these, and it is working with Boost Sim card

  • FluffyMittens on 18/08/2014 - 13:04

    stupid question time: can I use my Telstra "contract" sim in this Pre Paid phone? I'm 3/4 way through a 24 month contract with Telsta and I have a busted phone.

    • HomeAlone on 18/08/2014 - 13:23
      +1

      Yes, certainly.

      • FluffyMittens on 18/08/2014 - 13:30

        great, thanks!!!

        (and thanks for the post re alpha protocol and tropico!)

  • mantoh on 18/08/2014 - 14:02

    Does anyone managed to buy 2 black ones?

    • HomeAlone on 18/08/2014 - 14:04

      Yes

      • mantoh on 18/08/2014 - 14:05

        Thanks Kamoi

        It's just the web page said limit 1 per customer for black one.

        • HomeAlone on 18/08/2014 - 14:11

          I think they just made an error as it allows you to add up to 5 just like the white one ;)

    • Mugsy on 18/08/2014 - 19:56

      I can confirms I bought two black ones too. No whites at my HN. Pity as I wanted one of each.

  • Dan_ on 18/08/2014 - 15:39

    Hm… my order got delayed.

  • grab_ur_freebies on 18/08/2014 - 21:48

    Has anyone that has ordered for delivery received any shipping notification/confirmation email yet?

  • Bargain4U on 19/08/2014 - 00:33

    Unlocked today via Telstra unlocking on 1300 720 179. Unlocking fee depends on circumstances. Use discounted $30 starter pack credit for discount on unlocking fee.

    • grab_ur_freebies on 19/08/2014 - 01:14

      Was it less than $10?

      • Mugsy on 19/08/2014 - 07:42

        Yeah, I wouldn't mind the details too: i.e. what was the original fee, and is the credit that comes with the phone the $30 starter pack credit?

        Current cheapest unlock I've seen is:

        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/331293813829?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.…

        (short of getting my hands on Furious Gold)

        • mrLaw on 27/08/2014 - 19:21

          Thanks Mugsy, i used them and got the code in about 12hrs, unlocked no problems.

    • dumdidum on 19/08/2014 - 15:28

      Did you need to quote a certain rego or serial no over the phone to get them to take the $27.50 from the $30 starter pack?

  • jd4free on 19/08/2014 - 04:10

    I ordered 2 black ones but they called me same day and said you can only order 1, must be a racist cause i got 2 white ones ok….

    • Mugsy on 19/08/2014 - 07:44

      Did you respond with n!gg@ plz? (in a Dave Chappelle kinda way?)

    • murkywater on 21/08/2014 - 03:09

      I ordered 4 (relatives overseas) and didn't have any issues.

  • Dan_ on 19/08/2014 - 15:16

    Anyone getting completely messed up audio from the audio jack?

  • badonde on 20/08/2014 - 16:05

    Any news on unlock?

  • jd4free on 21/08/2014 - 11:31
    +4

    I found someone that UNLOCKS it for US$10 still looking for someone cheaper, hang in there guys

    • murkywater on 21/08/2014 - 13:05

      Who's this?

    • Mugsy on 21/08/2014 - 14:33

      Is this confirmed to work? If so, I'd be happy with US$10 unlocks too.

      Need to get my 28 degrees or BankWest Zero Platinum card to avoid forex fees now.

      • King Tightarse on 21/08/2014 - 15:26

        We REALLY shouldnt be paying any more than $5 bucks tops to unlock this thing. Bagman could do the Y201 for that when it was a new phone.

        • murkywater on 21/08/2014 - 16:22

          That's huawei. You can unlock any Huawei phone for ~$5. ZTE is a different brand and costs more.

        • King Tightarse on 21/08/2014 - 16:41

          Yes of course, it was to highlight a similar phone.

    • tikei on 21/08/2014 - 19:30

      Is this online or in an actual physical store?

    • brick007123 on 23/08/2014 - 01:51

      Link please?

    • grab_ur_freebies on 27/08/2014 - 14:11

      Any update on this?

    • Strikezam on 27/08/2014 - 14:44

      there quite a few of us - ask him/her how much for bulk unlock

  • sim36 on 27/08/2014 - 13:14

    use over wifi with skype premium at $8.90 AU for 600 minutes in AU, mobiles and landlines - cheap home phone?

  • seachange on 27/08/2014 - 19:58

    Just did a search and came up with these guys. Entered phone details and it directed me to PayPal which priced the unlock for $5.99. Haven't tried yet as I havent picked up my 2 phones ordered. Web link:
    http://www.code-unlocking.com/?AdGroup=CU&Keyword=Mobile%20p…

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