Brand NEW - LASER Unlocked Dual Sim Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Torch, FM, Built-in Camera
Good for people used to button phone and don't like smart phones.
Have WhatsApp as well.
The Laser website does not list any network specifications, this phone may not do any 3G frequencies and may be incompatible with most networks bar Vodafone.
Nokia 3310 FTW
3310 only works on 2G. Which is dead/zombied in Australia
Does this have Snake?
This thing is beyond a POS well into comedy territory
So you are paying us $19.99 to take them, is that how it works?
Compared to what? A thousand dollar smartphone?
looks like it's 2G only?? which means you'd be stuck with Vodafone.
And not for much longer at that.
you'd still have to pry my nokia 8250 from my cold, dead hands ;)
don't touch me you dirty UNPROFESSIONALS!!!
as 2g is being phased off later this year, is this dual 3g?
https://www.laserco.com.au/MOB-FP2G-feature-phone-dual-sim-u…
Discontinued. Looks like the Rep picked up tons of them too judging by the bulk discounts (anyone want 20?)
Looks like they were as recent as 10th April selling for $18.99, so it's actually gone up in price.
Don't think I ever saw these in supermarkets or Officeworks. They must have too many dumbphones sitting around in inventory and nobody wanted the Laser branded ones.
Interesting it has Whatsapp, I assume it must do 3G to be able to access the internet, otherwise there isn't any way Whatsapp can communicate.
bluetooth?
Probably uses GPRS. The owner's manual says 'GPRS counter' and 'GPRS settings', so almost certainly a 2G only phone.
I might add that in the deal description.
Aldi had these some time last year, can't remember how much they were though
Have WhatsApp as well.
Nothing like Facebook-owned integrated spyware to make me hit the Buy button.
A 2G only phone that will be worthless in a matter of months. Don't bother with this!
It works with all network other than telstra.
..give you 50c
EDIT
only 20c now (no Optus)
Optus shut off its 2g network in April this year. (https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2015/optus-to-ceas…)
enough with the misleading info please.
Although to be accurate, not in all areas yet, 2G is still active in some states. But not much longer, 31/7 is the end in all Australia IIRC. I know because I have a dual SIM phone that will become single SIM come August.
Would appreciation recommendations on a phone for elderly which doesn't cost more than $100. She only wants it as a phone and absolutely nothing else. Does not want smart phone. Have bought the Nokia for $20 but the phone is way too small, she can't even read what she is dialing and have trouble dialing the numbers due to keys too small.
i personally think the first three generations of the telstra easycall (rebranded ZTE T20x series) were the best i.e. big text, big keys, keypad had a nice action/feel. the latest Easycall 4 is being sold at Chemist Warehouse of all places for $99 with free shipping: http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/82313/Telstra-Easycal…
or an Alcatel 3G One Touch for $29? https://www.bigw.com.au/product/vodafone-alcatel-3g-one-touc…
i've never used an Alcatel so can't vouch for its quality or usability
The Alcatel One Touch looks similar to the Nokia I've got for her which is too small. Will go to Chemist Warehouse to see if they have the Telstra easycall on display, thanks for the advice.
i think the phone is an online only offer; best to go into a telstra shop to view/test the phone
Get her one of these for $99 from Chemist Warehouse.
http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/82313/Telstra-Easycal…
waste of money buying this. candy bar phones are regularly on sale for less than this in supermarkets. eg. $3.80 3G candy bar at woolworths
I've bought Samsung "dumb phones" for cheaper - Just $9 from one of the Woolies/BigW sales. Even 3G capable too.
2G only, so I can have two useless SIMs in it at once.
If only it included a LASER
Well the description seemed to suggest a laser was used to unlock it. :)
This or a Nokia 3310… tough choice