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10% off all Optus Prepaid Handsets. E71 $179, X10 Mini $179, Backflip $134, X8 $224 etc.

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10% off all Optus Prepaid Handsets. E71 $179, X10 Mini $179, Backflip $134, X8 $224 etc.
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Save Medicare on 13/02/2011 - 18:04 personal.optus.com.au (2766 clicks)
Last edited 13/02/2011 - 18:06

Hi, I think this is pretty self explanatory and strong deal. Save 10% on all prepaid handsets purchased from Optus online.

Highlights are the E71, Backflip and X10 Mini.

u mirin' my deal finding skills?

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  • sickllama on 13/02/2011 - 18:10

    Like the look of the backflip - cnet review states it was released at $999.99 just in May last year!

  • issh on 13/02/2011 - 18:17

    u mirin’ my deal finding skills?

    for sure ;)

  • ThePistonHead on 13/02/2011 - 18:29
    +1

    I'm jelly.

    • uraha on 13/02/2011 - 18:36
      +1

      I'm peanut butter.

      • ThePistonHead on 13/02/2011 - 19:00
        +1

        What time is it?

        • pspman on 13/02/2011 - 19:11
          +3

          7.11pm

        • ThePistonHead on 13/02/2011 - 21:57
          +3

          …It's peanut butter jelly time.

        • diamondtouch1 on 13/02/2011 - 23:58
          +1

          haha didn't see that one coming +1

  • markis on 13/02/2011 - 20:05

    X8 for $249 in store and u get a $50 ANZ card :)

  • Ashlea on 13/02/2011 - 20:23
    +1

    Holy backflip, me wantee

  • yht on 13/02/2011 - 20:37

    Does anyone know if we can use TPG's sim card on the phone as TPG is using Optus network as well ?

    • mirovich on 13/02/2011 - 20:51
      +2

      Sure you can :)

  • ttkc on 13/02/2011 - 20:49
    +1

    Is it possible to unlock the X10 mini or Backflip (free or for a small fee)?

    • antkey on 13/02/2011 - 21:10
      +1

      you need to recharge $60, I reckon.

      • issh on 13/02/2011 - 21:12
        +1

        isn't it $80?

      • camelgrass on 13/02/2011 - 21:20

        Yes, usually it's an $80 unlock fee within the first 6 months unless you have recharged to $80 value, then it's free. Not sure after 6 months?

    • manobik on 14/02/2011 - 01:10

      i did my backflip from Cellunlocker.net only 7.99 US $. You give them IMEI#, they provide the unlock code, pretty easy.

      • Ashlea on 14/02/2011 - 01:13

        Sweet as. Do they offer paypal payment?

      • camelgrass on 14/02/2011 - 01:19

        Looks like they can only unlock Vodafone in Australia.

  • antkey on 13/02/2011 - 21:09

    I am looking for a cheap mobile.

    apart from NOKIA E71 (I know it's really good one), any other recommendation?

    • SydStrand on 13/02/2011 - 22:07
      +2

      The E71's probably the worst of this bunch. Do yourself a favour and choose one of the Android phones, Symbian's dead. Nokia's officially shelving it in favour of WP7, so goodbye support/updates.

      • issh on 13/02/2011 - 22:19

        Symbian’s dead.

        +1
        androids are now here

        • Hirokuro on 13/02/2011 - 23:59
          +1

          There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Symbian OS. Personally I love it!

    • Hirokuro on 13/02/2011 - 23:58
      +1

      The E63 fits the bill perfectly for $99 - via Optus.

      The Nokia E63 which is practically the same as the E71 ( except it's a plastic build instead of metal, no gps and has a lower MP camera (2.0MP vs 3.2MP) - although both are terrible - however the e63 gains a built in flash light as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack vs a 2.5mm found on the E71.

  • soupeater on 13/02/2011 - 22:49

    Arg, I dunno whether to get the LG Optimus or the Backflip. Anyone wanna put me out of my misery?

    • antkey on 13/02/2011 - 22:50

      Might be Backflip? I am struggling either

    • Ashlea on 13/02/2011 - 22:54

      Go backflip. I got an optimus and it was so bad that 3 were happy to return it. The speed is ridiculous (imagine running windows 7 on an old 600mhz PC with 128mb of ram) and the battery life is even worse.

    • soupeater on 13/02/2011 - 23:18

      Thanks guys! Backflip it is :)

    • camelgrass on 13/02/2011 - 23:36

      Have any of the above recommendations used a Backflip? It comes loaded with Android 1.5. Can it be upgraded to Android 2.1 (outside of the USA)?

      The Backflip could be just as slow as the Optimus. It has a slower processor compared to the Optimus.

      • manobik on 14/02/2011 - 01:15

        it can upgraded to 2.1, but not easy. After spending 10+ hours on android forums and several non working tutorials.

    • manobik on 14/02/2011 - 01:13
      +1

      Don't purchase backflip. Nor LG optimus. Better grab huawei ideos U8150

      http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/huawei-ideos-review-…

      $129 from crazyjohns

      • soupeater on 15/02/2011 - 19:55

        It looks good, but is it locked to Crazy Johns? Cuz I've got a TPG sim card..

  • enprinte on 13/02/2011 - 23:17

    Hey guys,

    Looking for a new android phone, thinking about either getting the XPERIA X8, the X10 mini or the HUAWEI IDEOS U8150.

    Any suggestions would be awesome

    Thanks

    • camelgrass on 14/02/2011 - 00:03
      +1

      I would also like to hear feedback from anyone that has used the X8. It looks like a good phone at a very decent price. Basically only $175 taking into account the bonus $50 Visa gift card.

      • heatseeker424 on 14/02/2011 - 00:49

        Yeah, I'd like to know what the touchscreen is like.

  • nugzta on 14/02/2011 - 00:08

    So let me get this straight, I can use any other SIM that use optus network such TPG and amaysim?

    • Hirokuro on 14/02/2011 - 00:13

      Correct.

  • altomic on 14/02/2011 - 18:30

    backflip is upgradable to android 2.2

    nice size screen.

    5mp camera.

    I need a phone and want this one. -but on a budget at the moment :(

    • camelgrass on 14/02/2011 - 20:00

      The upgrade to Android v2.2 is certainly not supported by Motorola, so your warranty will be void. I don't think even an upgrade to v2.1 is officially supported by Motorola in Australia, according to their website. AT&T Backflip users in the US have been able to officially upgrade to v2.1 since November, but I believe in Oz you are stuck with the long out-dated v1.5 if you want official support.

      Anything is upgradeable if you are willing to spend the hours and effort in doing so, along with frustrations and incompatibilities along the way.

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