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Alcatel Qwerty Phone OT-355 2G Only but Good for Texters! Ritchies Stores $14.50 + Free Backpack

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Alcatel Qwerty Phone OT-355 2G Only but Good for Texters! Ritchies Stores $14.50 + Free Backpack
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King Tightarse on 15/08/2011 - 13:27 files.ozbargain.com.au (1586 clicks)
Last edited 15/08/2011 - 19:22

Cheap and cheerful (maybe) Qwerty phone at Ritchies supermarkets this week, certainly available in Victoria, not sure about the other states.
It's a basic 2G-only phone but has a few nifty features such as expandable SD card slot, threaded texts, fake call feature and the QWERTY keyboard.
Also as a bonus you get a free backpack.
It's with Vodafone (boo) but perhaps can be unlocked at home?
Anyway overall for $14.50 you can't go too far wrong for a spare/holiday/pub phone.

**Note I couldn't find this listed on their site but it is part of a 141st birthday flyer delivered this week.

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  • heathwithnoteeth on 15/08/2011 - 13:44
    +2

    fake call feature… haha, worth it for that alone

  • toomuchdogfur on 15/08/2011 - 13:45

    Wow, $15! Why the heck not?

    Specs: http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-OT-355_id5353

    If those specs are correct, then it supports MicroSD cards up to 4GB. If it has a 3.5mm headphone jack, it could be used as a cheap MP3 player too!

  • King Tightarse on 15/08/2011 - 13:57

    Looks like there were a few versions.

    http://shop.vodafone.com.au/mobile-specs/Alcatel-OT-355

    The Aussie Vodafone one has SD card up to 32Gb but the headphones (included I think) are via USB connector also supposed to have a fairly good volume speakerphone.

    • toomuchdogfur on 15/08/2011 - 16:05

      Hm, maybe it could be used with the many mini-USB headphone adapter doohickies available on eBay?

  • Windows7forever on 15/08/2011 - 15:28

    That's a terrific phone for the price. Are these guys in NSW?

    • g12345567 on 15/08/2011 - 19:22

      Looks like they have stores in Victoria, NSW and QLD. But as OP said. No mention of these birthday special on the web site or if available in other states.

      http://www.ritchies.com.au/

  • ausbob71 on 15/08/2011 - 16:25
    +2

    Bugger just bought my daughter a backpack the other day could have gotten this and chucked the phone;)

  • altomic on 16/08/2011 - 08:04
    -1

    say , I'm in QLD, would someone in Vic pick one up for me?
    i'll send a prepaid post bag.
    contact me. thanks

    • INFIDEL on 18/08/2011 - 19:04

      Picked up one today in Queensland (Carindale, Brisbane) - last in store. Good cheap phone. Plays MP3, FM radio, Voice recorder, handsfree earpiece & microphone, takes basic photos, calendar for reminders, tasks, etc. Backpack would cost more! Unlocked it is all I need for traveling most of world. No need for separate MP3 player & can use camera as backup. Unlocked (free) I can insert local sim cards. Nice for price. http://shop.vodafone.com.au/mobile-specs/Alcatel-OT-355#whyb…

    • INFIDEL on 22/08/2011 - 11:34

      Talked to Richies IGA Carindale Brisbane today - getting more stock at $14.50 with good Ocean & Earth backpack (they say valued at $50) - special on for 4 weeks. So on sale probably for 3 more weeks!
      You can go to Richies IGA website, look for nearest store & email manager. They rang me back & arranged delivery of stock to nearest store!!

    • INFIDEL on 22/08/2011 - 12:54

      Online these backpacks sell for over $30 in US (found same one with different design at http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Ocean-Earth-Backpack-Karvin-L…) So this is a bargain even if you want the backpack!!!
      Thanks, I bought 2.

      • King Tightarse on 23/08/2011 - 08:58

        Sounds good.
        What color backpack did you get, Bruce?

        • INFIDEL on 06/09/2011 - 20:12

          Talked to the manager - all are GREY phones & GREY bacpacks
          "1 Touch GREY Bundle" on receipt.
          On Sale until 11/9/11.
          Plenty instock in Brissie stores today, and more on order.
          Watched people leave with up to 3 each.

  • chichi on 16/08/2011 - 08:52

    Saw these yesterday at a vodafone kiosk for $29 so good deal.

  • King Tightarse on 17/08/2011 - 12:01
    +2

    Good news guys, it looks like you can unlock these for free at Vodafone

    https://unlock.vodafone.com.au/voila/handsetunlock/self-serv…

    Worked for me without cost, please post here if it works for you too.

    • INFIDEL on 18/08/2011 - 18:59
      +1

      Thanks King Tightarse - I unlocked it FREE!

    • rmamila on 11/09/2011 - 14:37

      Worked for me too. Thank you very much.

  • chichi on 25/08/2011 - 01:24
    +1

    Brilliant! Just unlocked the phone (for free) - and very happy with backpack. Great deal.

    • King Tightarse on 25/08/2011 - 13:33

      Hey chichi what color backpack did you get?
      They only had black at my local - fussy daughter didn't want it.

      • chichi on 25/08/2011 - 14:09

        It's grey and black I think - my son has taken it to school today so I'm working on memory here.

        I don't know whether they had other colours to choose from as I didn't personally buy it.

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