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Telstra (Locked) ZTE Cruise Pre-Paid Mobile Phone $10 @ Harvey Norman

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Telstra (Locked) ZTE Cruise Pre-Paid Mobile Phone $10 @ Harvey Norman
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blackjacknz on 24/02/2017 - 10:24 harveynorman.com.au (454 clicks)
Last edited 24/02/2017 - 10:25

Seems like a decent deal for a basic phone…been looking for one for the MIL.

Key Features

Showcasing a 2.0" colour display, the Telstra ZTE Cruise Pre-Paid Mobile Phone offers you simple convenience so you can keep in touch with friends and loved ones over Telstra's 3G Network.*
Light and compact with a 0.3MP rear camera, the Telstra Cruise handset lets you snap up your favourite moments and memories.
This Telstra Pre-Paid handset features an inbuilt MP3 player so you can listen to your favourite tunes, wherever you happen to go and with support for MicroSD Cards of up to 32GB in capacity you'll have plenty of music on-hand to accompany you.^

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  • ash2000 on 24/02/2017 - 10:41
    +4

    Looks like ~$2 to unlock.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40%7CR40%7CR40%7CR4…

    • JodyxLee on 24/02/2017 - 10:49

      Look on YouTube for free (no idea if it works though)

      • ash2000 on 24/02/2017 - 12:01

        Yeah, it can be done, but a lot of stuffing around to save $2.

  • supnigs super skids on 24/02/2017 - 10:56

    AWESOME PHONE!!

    • WaywardOne on 24/02/2017 - 11:17

      I know you were joking, but here are my experiences so far:
      - It is not a smart phone
      - The OS is not enjoyable to use (think Nokia Symbian, with lots of scrolling through menus) and not terribly intuitive (eg. you hold the "disconnect" button for three seconds to switch it on)
      - It does have a WWW Browser, but you can only navigate using arrow keys
      - I managed to unlock mine using an ebay auction - but I bought mine from Woolworths, locked to Telstra

      • supnigs super skids on 24/02/2017 - 11:19

        i am not joking, with the removal of 2G this is an excellent feature phone. its intuitive UI is comparabl to nokias of the past

        • blackjacknz on 24/02/2017 - 11:24
          +2

          exactly why i needed it…Elderly MIL is using an old Samsung SGH flip phone thats about 10 years old. Only uses it to receive calls….and a touch screen would freak her out. Is about to loose 2G…so needed a replacement…this is perfect :)

      • ikdo on 25/02/2017 - 09:35

        Hi WaywardOne, can you tell me which eBay seller you used to unlock the phone? Thanks

        • g12345567 on 25/02/2017 - 10:29

          Just keep in mind there is a 50% chance that this phone can be unlocked with a cheap code from an unlocking service. From what i've read some have been successfully whilst others including me have not been.

          There is the more expensive dc-unlocker method that uses Windows software, USB cable and a Telstra sim card to unlock. This unlock method requires purchase of credits. Around $11 from what i've read.

          Alternatively a new unlocked Telstra Cruise can be purchased on ebay for $25.90 delivered.

  • ashdays on 24/02/2017 - 11:15

    Those who have used it. Does WhatsApp work on this phone. I am looking to get this phone for an elderly relative of mine

    Thanks

    • WaywardOne on 24/02/2017 - 11:18

      Not a smart phone…so no app store, no keyboard

      • g12345567 on 24/02/2017 - 12:00
        +1

        Some may find buttons and font size a bit small. Sim difficult to remove.

        Also pronounces each button on keypad when pressed which is good. Also includes speaker for hands free.

  • tin tin on 24/02/2017 - 11:20

    I'm pretty impressed considering the price, two week battery life if you don't use it much!

  • isdnman on 24/02/2017 - 11:30
    +3

    Used to be 9$. How dare they increase the price by 11.11%

  • aja12 on 24/02/2017 - 11:31

    Thanks. Good replacement phone for my 82 year old grandmother who's 13 year old Nokia finally died.

  • decryption on 24/02/2017 - 11:34
    +4

    Heads up for anyone wanting to use this phone with an Aldi SIM - the bastard's locked, so it won't work, even though Aldi uses the Telstra network.

    • Crownanchor on 24/02/2017 - 11:50
      +2

      Thanks for advising. People above posted unlock info for a small price.

      • g12345567 on 24/02/2017 - 12:27

        I tried unlocking this phone with two different sellers. Unfortunately they were unable to provide unlock codes so got refund for both.

        • Crownanchor on 24/02/2017 - 12:31

          Yeah, there is also this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/229256 seems its not easy to unlock this phone.

        • Grandslam on 24/02/2017 - 20:15
          +1

          @Crownanchor: I didn't find it too hard using an unlock code I got on EBay. Pretty decent phone if you're just after something basic. I've got it connected with Aldimobile.

        • jtrappett on 25/02/2017 - 06:48

          @k23man: Could you provide the link of the unlocker? Thanks.

  • peterlong1952 on 24/02/2017 - 12:03
    +1

    Can be used to tether computer/laptop to internet via JoinMe Computer Suite for Windows via USB cable.

    http://www.ztemobiles.com.au/T126.htm

  • jay510 on 24/02/2017 - 12:15

    I used this phone for a few months due to a warranty claim on my Nexus, couple of thoughts

    1. It has a browser, but anything more than plain text will crash it due to a lack of RAM

    2. You can download a Java based Facebook app, very handy. Kind of clunky but it works! Need the app open to receive notifications and messages though.

    3. Battery lasts several days

    Not bad for $9!

  • peachesforfree on 24/02/2017 - 12:23

    Seems to available only in Frankston VIC for store pick up.

    • blackjacknz on 24/02/2017 - 12:29
      +1

      Showing stock in Armadale, WA still as well…but i ordered with delivery for $5.95 to WA.

      • peachesforfree on 24/02/2017 - 12:30

        Lucky! It's $14.95 delivery to SE suburbs VIC argghh

  • petestrash on 24/02/2017 - 19:35

    I'm in the same position as others with the 2G service shutting down, both my parents (80+) need a simple nokia like phone just to make and receive calls, possibly receive and occasional SMS. This sound pretty good.

    Since most people discussing this phone are in the same boat, what plans are people using for Grandparent type use (assuming this is phone gets unlocked)? mine only make 2-3 calls a week on their mobile.

    • supnigs super skids on 24/02/2017 - 19:55
      +2

      Yearly aldi mobile prepaid plan with data turned off at phone

  • gnoks on 24/02/2017 - 21:09

    can this work as a wifi hotspot?

    • Crownanchor on 24/02/2017 - 21:30

      As per peterlong comment above, but it maybe restricted to USB and Windows only. You may need software on the PC for the Wifi.

      • gnoks on 25/02/2017 - 10:27

        darn that's no good then. I need one which I can insert a sim into when overseas to act as a hotspot.

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