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Optus Prepaid MyTab Back by Popular Demand - $99!!!!

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Optus Prepaid MyTab Back by Popular Demand - $99!!!!
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bozter on 08/07/2011 - 16:42 optus.com.au (4061 clicks)
Last edited 11/07/2011 - 02:27 by 2 other users

Just received an SMS from Optus saying mytabs can be ordered online.

Offer is valid till 15th of July

http://www.optus.com.au/mytaborders

http://www.optus.com.au/store/phone/mytab_prepaid_orders?sid…

Mod: Just got an email from Optus' Social Media Team, basically

  • It is no longer in stock, and they do not offer it as a prepaid device anymore.
  • It is only available as a post-paid product. See this Optus tablet plans.
  • Please remove this deal as soon as possible.

Well I won't remove this post, but it's now marked as expired. Moreover, DO NOT call Optus to ask about this prepaid product (apparently their call centre is overloaded by OzBargainers).

Mod (9/7): Appears to be back in stock. Reopened until further advice.
Mod (11/7): Out of stock again.

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  • red-hot on 08/07/2011 - 16:45

    Get in quick- it's well worth it!

  • etan on 08/07/2011 - 16:47

    Worth it!!$99!!

  • bozter on 08/07/2011 - 16:47

    The site is a bit slow though….

    Took a while to get to the initial page…

    You can purchase up to 4 units under one name.

  • ifixa on 08/07/2011 - 17:01
    +16

    "Put this on my tab please."

    • FOX on 08/07/2011 - 17:42
      +4

      dunno why your getting negs……lol

  • sarakoth on 08/07/2011 - 17:04

    Where is the best deal for a SIM with data after the 3 months expire?

    • gmail92 on 08/07/2011 - 19:16

      easily the $80 recharge lasting 6 months :)

  • SmokeandMirrors on 08/07/2011 - 17:05
    +4

    One of the best things I have bought for under $100. If you haven't gotten it by now, get it before they run out.

  • ediot123 on 08/07/2011 - 17:08

    Are these available in store?

  • ca6leguy on 08/07/2011 - 17:08
    +1

    Is the screen capacitive?

    • ifixa on 08/07/2011 - 17:10
      +2

      resistive

    • aar on 08/07/2011 - 17:11
      +1

      No.
      Resistive.

  • Chinerama on 08/07/2011 - 17:10

    Thanks bozter. Just got one!! :D

  • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2011 - 17:11
    +2

    Resistive screen ca6leguy. So, no multitouch.
    I've got one, and it's great for the money.

    I've just ordered another one for my daughter to destroy/play with.

  • ifixa on 08/07/2011 - 17:11
    +2

    From the T&Cs
    Usage: is counted in 10MB increments and includes both uploads and downloads. First 30MB per day charged at 10MB.

  • chloden on 08/07/2011 - 17:12

    I know nothing at all about these, so if this question is daft I apologise in advance. Can they be unlocked, and I don't mean by optus. Are they wi-fi or do they take a sim card. Again I apologise for my daftness.

    • sane on 08/07/2011 - 17:14

      Yes, yes and yes

      Do a search, there's LOTS of postings here on it, and what you can do with it, hacks, etc.

      • chloden on 08/07/2011 - 17:15

        thanks. does it compare to the ipad?

        • Matador_OZ on 08/07/2011 - 17:17
          +5

          better :)

        • ifixa on 08/07/2011 - 17:17
          +3

          i don't think u should really compare this with the ipad coz they're in completely different classes (ones like $600 while the others $99)

        • chloden on 08/07/2011 - 17:18
          +1

          one more question, which is better the telstra one or the optus one?

        • sarakoth on 08/07/2011 - 17:19
          +1

          badly.. but I still bought one when they came down to $149 and love it.. it is NOT an iPad and is not suppose to be…

          It does however browse the web, facebook, gmail, etc via 3G and wifi… is a great eReader as well using any free ereader app.. I am thinking of getting a second at this price, just to get another 3 months access and have a secodn unit for the kids to fight over instead of using mine!

        • netsurfer on 08/07/2011 - 17:22

          Honestly.. it is not an iPad or a Galaxy Tab. For the CPU included in Optus MyTab, it is suprisingly fast (but the CPU/GPU is still weak). However, gaming is a bit disappointing. The included Raging Thunder is good, and Ashalt 5 apprently works. Other than that, I am not able to get any other Gameloft HD games to work. Plants vs Zombies also does NOT work on this (dunno why). Some of the more 3d heavy games also don't work.

          The resisitive touch screen is not too bad BUT lack of multi-touch means you cannot press right and an action button at the same time. Has the usual not much internal storage issue with low end Android devices.

          The good thing is a lot of apps. do work on this. The price and the included 3G data makes it very attractive.

        • sahat on 08/07/2011 - 17:23

          Don't forget you can still use it as a GPS too so image 7" GPS with that price, but you need an internet connection(but can use personal hot spot for that)

        • netsurfer on 08/07/2011 - 17:25

          offline GPS apps should work on this device (e.g. CoPilot).

        • WillKillfor5Cents on 08/07/2011 - 17:55

          Guys, I have a question, if I were to use this for GPS, when my 3 months internet data ran out, I have to keep buying data to be able to use the GPS, am I right ? Sorry for the noob question, but I'm really lost and bad with technology lol

        • SydStrand on 08/07/2011 - 18:40
          +1

          This does not compare to the iPad or modern Honeycomb tablet. It's unfortunate that early on, these manufacturers attempted to market them as iPad alternatives to people who don't know the difference. But remember, you're comparing a $600+ device with a $100 one, just know what you'll be using it for.

        • netsurfer on 08/07/2011 - 19:27

          If you get a copy of CoPilot or Sygic or Navigon (assuming they all work on Optus MyTab), then you don't need 3G.

          However, if you want to use the free Google Navigation, then yes, you need 3G. One main difference between Android and iOS device is that with Android you get free Google Navigation (but it uses 3G data). The amount of data used by Google Navigation is very little. However, in terms of routing, Google Navigation is still not the best. But, it is integrated to Google map (and your contact etc…).

      • ravzter on 08/07/2011 - 18:43
        -2

        as per the video review, this device can;t play youtube ? :S

        • issh on 08/07/2011 - 19:03

          it should be able to

        • netsurfer on 08/07/2011 - 19:27

          It can play youTube movies, quite well actually.

  • kk828 on 08/07/2011 - 17:14

    Purchased, thank you ;)

  • kanisius99 on 08/07/2011 - 17:18

    Got 1! Thanks!

  • DiscoJango on 08/07/2011 - 17:21
    +2

    wow that optus checkout process is probably the worst online checkout ive come across, it couldnt confirm my address so i just cancelled the whole thing.

    • gnarly on 08/07/2011 - 17:22
      +1

      You need to verify it. Then confirm it

  • Bang1 on 08/07/2011 - 17:24

    I lost all hope after missing out on the Big W and the DSE $99 deal. But thanks to you I got one in the end :D

  • vid_ghost on 08/07/2011 - 17:25

    Here's a very good video review for those who are unsure about it .. back when this review was made it ratailed for $269 so keep that in mind !! at $99 its almost a giveaway for what you get
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsGkcvqw3q0

  • robotdad on 08/07/2011 - 17:28

    Anyone done a youtube review of it with the latest android or otherwise rooted to remove any bloat? Still tossing up over this one?
    Anyone give this to their kids? Does it stand up to a little rough play?

    • sarakoth on 08/07/2011 - 17:50
      +2

      My kids use it and the 2 yo is not overly gentle… having said that I think the screen is getting a little less reponsive already (had 3 months).. my kids love playing the games and they are of course bigger than they are on the 3" - 4" phones we have. For the price I was thinking about getting another so they can each have one instead of fighting over mine. If they dropped it, like most plastic things I think it would come off worse for wear.

  • Damo on 08/07/2011 - 17:28
    -6

    Love the newbie questions - why not click the link and read the specs.
    Lazyness is a curse
    Mytab is awesome - get one!

  • videoman on 08/07/2011 - 17:36
    +1

    Nice thanks. This should be good to read mangas?

    Estimated Delivery Date: 14/07/2011

    • ifixa on 08/07/2011 - 17:43

      lol, i ordered like an hr ago and the estimated delivery date was 12/07/2011

      • ccj5124 on 08/07/2011 - 17:49

        where did you check the estimated delivery date?

        • ifixa on 08/07/2011 - 17:56

          it should be on the same page as your order number after completing your checkout halfway on the page

    • vid_ghost on 08/07/2011 - 17:46

      it will be fine to do anything on… :) for $99 u cant go wrong its a great media player for on the go!

    • issh on 08/07/2011 - 18:06

      yep
      just go to the website(onemanga, manga~~~)
      or put it on the tab ebook

      • derp on 09/07/2011 - 14:20

        or use the mango manga reader. Lets you download multiple chapters so you can read offline as well!

  • teralta on 08/07/2011 - 17:44

    Anyone know what model ZTE device it is? Thanks.

    • monkp on 08/07/2011 - 17:45

      V9

    • sahat on 08/07/2011 - 19:07

      Sometime also known as ZTE Light

  • ozb-442 on 08/07/2011 - 17:51
    -1

    These just reminded me of another tablet I was looking at the other day, which has a dual core processor and 1080p playback :O

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/48506

    • freeradical on 08/07/2011 - 18:10
      +2

      Double the price and no 3G built in. Whats the point of 1080p playback on a 800 x 480 screen.

      • ozb-442 on 08/07/2011 - 18:34

        HDMI out w. Full HD,

        Did you read the specs? They're pretty impressive IMO for $215

  • bamzero on 08/07/2011 - 17:52

    Whats the deal with the ID? Drivers license or PIN password?
    PIN for what? I selected a pin, then it says later whatever ID I have selected will be required to accept delivery?

    Ah well, guess will see. Placed order with PIN, later says credit card and photo ID will need to be shown.
    12/7 estimated delivery date, I'm in WA.

  • GreenRomeo on 08/07/2011 - 17:55

    Just ordered one. Estimated delivery date is 12/7. The delivery note says the recipient needs to show the credit card used to purchase and a photo ID. Pretty annoyed as I might not be at home when it's delivered.

    Any one got experience with delivery of the tab from Optus? Will the courier (Australia Post?) transfer it to the local post office if you could not attend when it arrived?

    Edit: beaten by bamzero

    • freeradical on 08/07/2011 - 18:04
      +1

      Yep! From the confirmation email:
      "If you are not home for the delivery then you will have a delivery card placed at your home where you can pick up your delivery from the post office".

      • Mikinoz on 08/07/2011 - 18:10
        +2

        i confirm they want to see the license of the purchaser, would recommend a photocopy if they are not available it worked for me.

  • sev snape on 08/07/2011 - 18:06

    Hmm… I see these advertised but I'm not sure I quite 'get it' just yet…

    What do you all do with these things?

    Are they used like a big ipod… or a small laptop… where do you use them and what do you use them for??

    • voter1 on 08/07/2011 - 18:24
      +2

      what do you use your computer/laptop for? if you're just using 1/2 windows and playing flash type games - then I think this thing is the typical use. Then again because its android, it can be further customized to do what you want.

      GPS
      Media player
      Remote
      Games
      Internet browsing

      In a small package, and now at a cost that is cheaper than any phone/ipod/laptop

    • SydStrand on 08/07/2011 - 18:37
      +5

      I use my tablet (Galaxy Tab) for quick browsing, watching movies, youtube and reading (but inferior to Kindle). It's not really great for productivity but Google Docs somewhat makes up for that. You can play some games, but remember this one is Resistive screen.

      At this price, you can't go wrong. Last case scenario, you can just use it as a digital photo frame.

    • sev snape on 08/07/2011 - 18:49

      How interesting, thanks!

  • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2011 - 18:10

    This is great and unexpected. I missed out on earlier one as was overseas. Tried dicksmith, austpost and was sold out everywhere. Thanks a lot. Can't go wrong for $99.

  • yarrow on 08/07/2011 - 18:20

    Estimated Delivery Date: 12/07/2011

    Thanks OP :-)

  • KnowingNothing on 08/07/2011 - 18:25

    I bought it just because it runs on Android… now what do I use it for?

  • tomo88 on 08/07/2011 - 18:35

    thanks for the share, I was looking to get a kindle or something for reading ebooks, but I reckon this will be a much better alternative for the price, even if its battery doesn't last days, I couldn't imagine it being less than a full day if all you're doing is reading with it compared to video playback and the like.

    Have people been successful installing a vanilla android on these devices? With all the functions still working properly of course. Nothing peeves me more than bloatware just sluggin the performance unnecessary

    • SydStrand on 08/07/2011 - 18:38

      If you wanted just to read books, you probably should have gone with the Kindle. At $115 USD now, you can't go wrong, and it feels much better on your eyes and fingers than using a tablet.

      • djones145 on 08/07/2011 - 18:42
        +1

        the battery is quite good
        whole day of angry birds and the battery still was going strong

      • tomo88 on 08/07/2011 - 18:45

        wow 115 now? lol my mate told me he bought his about a month ago for 400. in that case I might go with the kindle. I mean, it's nice to have Google maps and all that jazz, I've heard you can browse some sites and some email on the kindle though.

        thanks for letting me know tho

        • chansthename on 08/07/2011 - 18:54

          think of the kindle as only an ebook reader, the internet sucks bad on it.

        • SydStrand on 08/07/2011 - 21:25

          $139 for the Wi-Fi model and $114 for the ad-supported model. But the ads only pop up as screensaver, it does not affect your reading at all. I have the Wi-Fi version but picked up my friend the ad-supported one and it's unnoticeable, I'd have saved the $25 if I knew about it earlier.

          http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Special-Offers-Wireless-Reader/…

    • netbies on 08/07/2011 - 18:42

      There is an vanilla version of Froyo 2.2 available on the manufacturer site. It works perfectly without any problem.

      • tomo88 on 08/07/2011 - 18:45

        cool thanks mate http://zte.com.au/optus/V9.htm thats the link, it says its a MyTab update to 2.2 though… so might still be full of the optus crap. What was the one you were looking at?

        • beachmuscles on 08/07/2011 - 19:54
          +3

          The official update is still full of the Optus bloatware. I have rooted and updated to the 2.3.4 update. Takes it back to stock Andriod, runs soooooo much quicker, screen more responsive etc etc. Read the attached whirlpool thread to get detailed info on rooting and flashing a new rom. It is very easy to follow the guide listed on this site. I have updated two tabs, both work a treat.
          http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/zte_tablet_v9_optus

        • netbies on 08/07/2011 - 20:44
          +1

          Oops. Think I mentioned the wrong thing here. It should be a plain Froyo on an oversea dealer website for the same machine which have no bloatwares at all.

          http://www.camdenville.com/chin/zte-os-upgrade.html

      • bamzero on 09/07/2011 - 15:15

        So this can go straight over the top of either the optus 2.1 or 2.2 roms?

        Then once the vanilla is installed, could continue to install CM7 if we wish?

  • kirt on 08/07/2011 - 18:40
    +15

    Damn you Ozbargain!

    I managed to resist this thing until now : (

    How am I going to explain this to the missus…hey I know…

    Me: "Hey wife…scored $50 worth of games (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/48492) and a tablet pc for $99 today!'

    Wife: "OMG you are the best bargain hunting husband ever! Here is a cold beer for your efforts!"

    :D

    • pooman on 09/07/2011 - 22:20
      +2

      Lucky my wife is a fellow OzBargainer…so I don't have that problem :)

  • senectus on 08/07/2011 - 18:40

    RAGE

    Their stupid effing site will not accept my HSBC Visa Credit Card.
    HSBC cant help, effing Optus drones cant take payment over the phone.

    I'll probably miss out on this because of that.
    RAGE

    • kirt on 08/07/2011 - 18:43

      Took me 2 credit cards, 2 pc's and 3 browsers!

      • proringz on 08/07/2011 - 18:54
        +1

        Took me 1 credit card, 1 pc and 1 browser :)

        • invnamit on 09/07/2011 - 09:17

          Same with me:)

    • m00c0w on 08/07/2011 - 18:54

      I'm having the same problem, getting a validation error, CBA say my card is fine, but the stupid checkout system keeps saying I have a validation error.

    • GreenRomeo on 08/07/2011 - 18:57

      Sorry to hear. My amex worked from the first try.I'm with CBA too.

      • bamzero on 08/07/2011 - 19:04

        Kept asking me to select my credit card type although it was done, but eventually worked.

  • ravzter on 08/07/2011 - 18:50

    can you play youtube videos on this ? not sure since it cant play flash :S

    • issh on 08/07/2011 - 19:04

      yes it can play youtube on this

    • bamzero on 08/07/2011 - 19:08

      yeh, the youtube app can be used, but not in the web browser.

    • ironsword on 08/07/2011 - 22:32

      yeah it plays the mp4 version via the youtube app or mobile youtube website.

  • terlalu on 08/07/2011 - 18:51
    +2

    Alright OzB, you just made me buy something I didn't need. Now you're going to have to explain to my kid why he will be getting a $5 hat instead of lego for his birthday.

    • bamzero on 08/07/2011 - 19:02

      Why not give him a MyTab instead? :)

    • issh on 08/07/2011 - 19:05
      +1

      you know what you should do

      download a lego app(not for if there is one of not) for him to play on the mytab

  • forenzic on 08/07/2011 - 18:51

    HWODVHV WONT ACCEPT MY CARD NOT HAPPY GGGRIQH0SCP!!!!!!

  • kk828 on 08/07/2011 - 18:52

    I just got a call from Optus need to confirm my personal details, anyone?

    • spam12345 on 08/07/2011 - 20:00

      Yea. They just called me from a private number. It's weird because it's out of office hours. They asked me DOB, current address and previous address. Then they decided the only to put through my order is that I have to fax my ID to them (1800 248 800).

  • PainToad on 08/07/2011 - 18:54

    Install cm7 ginger bread, Launcher Pro Plus and overclock the CPU and you have a GREAT device.

    • ironsword on 08/07/2011 - 22:34

      so glad I got rid of all of the bloatware. No more low storage messages!

  • chinaman on 08/07/2011 - 18:56

    Sweet find! been getting annoyed, with DSE, optus, auspost, HNs…

    finally got one!!! good stuff

  • [Deactivated] on 08/07/2011 - 19:02

    So are there unlocked? If not what do you have to do to get them unlocked?

    • bamzero on 08/07/2011 - 19:03

      If I'm not mistaken, this app works? https://market.android.com/details?id=com.droidgram.bladeunl…

    • sahat on 08/07/2011 - 19:16

      It was locked to Optus network, but there are some website that can generate the unlock key, all you need is the device imei number, gsm card beside optus and virgin an an internet to that website and it can be done less than a minute

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