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iPad Air 3 Cellular Gold or Silver, 64GB / 256GB $657.36 / $760.32 Outright @ Optus (In-store - Selected Retail Stores)

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iPad Air 3 Cellular Gold or Silver, 64GB / 256GB $657.36 / $760.32 Outright @ Optus (In-store - Selected Retail Stores)
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BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 09:44 optus.com.au (17807 clicks)
Last edited 07/05/2020 - 22:54 by 1 other user

Was about to purchase an iPad 7th Gen but after searching and seeing ONSALE deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/532381

Went into Optus store yesterday and purchased a new iPad Air 3 Celluar outright without any issues at all. Only Gold & Silver seem to be available

iPad Air 3 Celluar 64GB - $657.36 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $979.00 @ Apple (32.8539% discount)
iPad Air 3 Celluar 256GB - $760.32 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $1,199.00 @ Apple (36.58716% discount)

Ipad Air 3 is a lot better than the new iPad 7th gen
A12 Bionic Chip vs A10 Fusion
10.5" (2224 x 1668 pixels) vs 10.2" (2160 x 1620 pixels)
7MP front camera vs 1.2 MP
https://www.macworld.com/article/3438658/7th-generation-ipad…

Hope this helps anyone in the market right now

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    • jlogic on 08/05/2020 - 00:14

      But Optus use Star Track to deliver the iPads. I have bought two and had phones delivered etc and they all came via Star Track.

  • Onnzo on 06/05/2020 - 22:13

    Contract - it wasn’t worth the hassle of arguing for $15. Without asking he put me on a one month plan anyway

  • test11111 on 07/05/2020 - 11:17
    +1

    both should be ~37% off, not 39% nor 44%, did the wrong math?

    • powerinnumbers on 07/05/2020 - 19:18
      +1

      Well this is embarrassing……. for you, since you're wrong too

      It's 32.85% discount on the 64 GB and 36.59% on the 256GB

      • test11111 on 07/05/2020 - 19:25
        +1

        hahaha, well u r right.

        • powerinnumbers on 07/05/2020 - 19:28

          I hate to be lol. All good my friend

      • BNR32 on 07/05/2020 - 22:51

        Calculate percentage difference
        between V1 = 979 and V2 = 657.36
        |V1−V2|[(V1+V2)2]×100=?
        =|979−657.36|[(979+657.36)2]×100
        =|321.64|[1636.362]×100
        =321.64818.18×100
        =0.393116×100
        =39.3116%difference

        Note: Percent Difference is NOT the same as
        Percent Change from 979 to 657.36

        Solution:
        Calculate percentage change
        from V1 = 979 to V2 = 657.36
        (V2−V1)|V1|×100
        =(657.36−979)|979|×100
        =−321.64979×100
        =−0.328539×100
        =−32.8539%change
        =32.8539%decrease

        Note: Percent Change is NOT the same as
        Percent Difference between 979 and 657.36

      • BNR32 on 07/05/2020 - 22:59

        FIXED :-)
        iPad Air 3 Celluar 64GB - $657.36 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $979.00 @ Apple (32.8539% discount)
        iPad Air 3 Celluar 256GB - $760.32 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $1,199.00 @ Apple (36.58716% discount)

  • TMich on 07/05/2020 - 12:12
    +1

    Thanks OP, just picked one up from Broadway store.

    • hijamestaylor on 07/05/2020 - 18:28

      Did they let you get it outright? Do you happen to know if they had space grey in stock?

      • TMich on 07/05/2020 - 18:44

        Outright and only 64gb rose gold

  • powerinnumbers on 07/05/2020 - 19:35

    Unrelated but i was in JB today and heard a lady at the door ask "where are the iPads' and the guy said, sorry we have none in stock. WTF, JB are retail price and they dont have stock!!

    • asa79 on 08/05/2020 - 08:36

      yea alot of stores have sold out of them

  • lucas5611 on 08/05/2020 - 06:50
    +1

    Ordered two on the phone on 2/5, haven't recevied ipads yet and no tracking updated.

    • Bloodwah on 08/05/2020 - 13:01

      Curious if anyone has had any updates with their online orders, the tracker hasn't changes since I placed the order Sunday and still only saying Submitted.

      • Arsenal on 08/05/2020 - 13:41

        Shipping at the moment seems to be pretty screwed in general, for example i ordered a Kindle from Officeworks last Friday and where i usually get in stock items delivered from there in less than 24 hours (sometimes same day), this still hasn't arrived and says it's not due to until Monday. Not great given it was meant to be a Mothers Day present.

      • Onnzo on 08/05/2020 - 14:07

        See my earlier post - Toll which is Optus’ logistics provider has been hacked causing even more delays

  • wrl24 on 08/05/2020 - 14:13

    Just got this message.
    ”Thanks for placing an order with us. Our logistics partner is processing your order however, it may take longer than usual to get your new device to you. We're sorry for this inconvenience. Further information yesopt.us/deliveryupdate”

    I guess we have to wait for Toll to solve their IT issues.

  • kampret on 08/05/2020 - 14:15

    Ordered one 3 days ago and just received text, "Thanks for placing an order with us. Our logistics partner is processing your order however, it may take longer than usual to get your new device to you. We're sorry for this inconvenience"

  • aveeno bb on 08/05/2020 - 14:27

    Ordered online. Not in a hurry since I am buying for my wife's birthday gift in July!

    Going to cancel the sim straight after activation.

    • guidedlight on 08/05/2020 - 20:20
      +1

      I didn't bother activating the sim, and cancelled as soon as got home from the store.

  • asa79 on 08/05/2020 - 20:46

    Thanks got one for the boy

  • hwtan80 on 08/05/2020 - 22:02

    Am I able to cancel the plan online or I have to call to cancel?

  • Onnzo on 08/05/2020 - 22:15

    You have to call at the moment. They can’t do it online.

  • Sparkyg on 09/05/2020 - 10:56

    Awesome deal and legit. Free apple TV for a year also. Most franchise stores won't sell outright as at a massive loss. Just sign up online and once the contract settles, cancel it. $760.32 for an Ipad Air 256gb 3rd Generation.

  • newsat on 09/05/2020 - 16:11

    My new case arrived and I'm just sitting around waiting for logistics to sort themselves out :(

    There was no warning when I ordered last weekend but assume everything must have happened quickly

  • KaiserSoze on 09/05/2020 - 16:18
    +1

    Just signed up in store at Parramatta NSW Westfields. It's a company store, the girl I dealt with confirmed can cancel after 1 mth and only pay for the tablet cost. Got the 256gb, they only got the rose gold colour though.

  • Reckin on 10/05/2020 - 10:19

    Ordered online thanks OP!

  • auindie on 10/05/2020 - 12:03

    How long after the cancellation can we expect to get the tax invoice .Need for tax purpose claim.

  • Onnzo on 10/05/2020 - 16:56

    The rep told me it will appear in the next statement so it depends on your billing cycle.

  • JuryWheel on 10/05/2020 - 19:38

    How would you go putting this down as tax for education for your child (home schooling still in Vic…)

  • srhardy on 10/05/2020 - 21:59

    says for the 256gb Min. Total Cost is $1300.32 over 36 months + PLAN

  • Donatello on 10/05/2020 - 23:40

    Would really prefer an iPad mini deal. :(

    Would get this and give iPad 6th gen to a family member but I don't really need a new (model) iPad. :(

    EDIT: If I were to get this online and then cancel the sim, would Optus then charge me to pay out the device? Just curious on the process would work. Also, these iPads aren't locked to Optus?

  • powerinnumbers on 11/05/2020 - 11:19

    I know that they were hit with the Toll issue but why can't one hand talk to the other @ Optus?

    All the time they had the banner on the iPad Air saying "perfect gift" . Obviously this is referring to Mothers Day and I see it is now removed.
    Of course, they promoted this deal for mothers day but know they could not deliver in time.

  • Lentils on 11/05/2020 - 14:25
    +1

    Is this actually expired?

    • Lentils on 11/05/2020 - 14:43

      I called up the Bonnyrigg store. They said I have to wait for the first bill to be generated then i can cancel the plan and pay the rest of the device fees. Is this correct?

      • Lentils on 11/05/2020 - 15:29

        They confirmed it in store. Quick and simple process.

        • turna on 11/05/2020 - 16:02

          So it's not expired?

          • MELso on 11/05/2020 - 18:17
            +1

            @turna: Nope - have reported this as you can still pick up an iPad Air for $760…

      • unity1 on 11/05/2020 - 19:31

        You can cancel immediately

        • Lentils on 11/05/2020 - 19:55

          Over the phone?

          • unity1 on 11/05/2020 - 20:05
            +2

            @Lentils: Yes, I will post the number later when I get home. I think that department is closed now.

            • unity1 on 12/05/2020 - 10:13
              +1

              @unity1: 1300 343 302

              open 8am-7pm M-F, 9am-6pm Sat AEST

            • Onnzo on 12/05/2020 - 10:15
              +1

              @unity1: Due to impacts from COVID-19, our Cancellations Messaging team is temporarily unavailable. To cancel your service, please call 1300 343 302 between 8am - 7pm Mon to Fri and 9am - 6pm Sat AEST

              Edit: Beat me to it!

              • Lentils on 12/05/2020 - 11:08

                @Onnzo: Called in. Quick 5 min call. Easy cancellation. Said i'll be billed $639 after the first billing cycle and if I was charged the first month's plan fee then it could be rolled over or something.
                Thanks for the help guys!

      • JaeTee on 12/05/2020 - 18:26

        Can i ask, if i just received the online order, i would assume the SIM is not yet activated? Do i need to activate and cancel it or can i cancel it without activation? Thanks

  • wrl24 on 12/05/2020 - 09:59

    Order on 3rd May. Just received the iPad now. It's actually delivered by Startrack and the sender's address was from Toll. StarTrack parcel created yesterday. I guess Toll outsource some of their parcels to Startrack.

    • Mr RS on 12/05/2020 - 10:39

      Did you receive any notification it was posted?

      • wrl24 on 12/05/2020 - 10:42
        +1

        Nope, I didn't even know it's from Optus until the postie asked for my licence.

    • BargainKen on 12/05/2020 - 10:40

      I got a txt something's coming today but no tracking number?

    • b3au on 12/05/2020 - 11:37

      Toll do logistics and warehousing for a lot of companies, they're not just deliveries. :-)

  • Bloodwah on 12/05/2020 - 11:16
    +1

    Mine got delivered not long ago, got a sms earlier but the tracking on the Optus website never got updated.

  • Mr RS on 12/05/2020 - 11:33

    Just sent message to optus on their chat asking for update.
    They telling me toll orders delayed by a week due to covid19.

    • Helmuth on 12/05/2020 - 12:01
      -1

      That's a big fat porky pie. The order is delayed because Toll got hit with Ransom ware and had to restore all their IT systems.

      That sucks for Toll, but Optus could at least tell the truth.

  • unsketch on 12/05/2020 - 12:11

    Ordered on the 3rd of May. It was just delivered by Startrack. No update on the Optus website regarding the status or a text about delivery.

  • kampret on 12/05/2020 - 14:00

    I just received mine today. When you called Optus to terminate the plan what you guys told them when they asked the reason for termination? Is it ethical to say if I just want to keep the device?

    • BargainKen on 12/05/2020 - 16:04
      +1

      shrug CoViD 19?

      Everyone else seems to be using that excuse.

  • TheSpiffyAquarius on 12/05/2020 - 17:51
    +1

    Hi Guys

    I'm on market looking for my 1st iPad, I'm thinking either this model or 2017 iPad pro, the pro model has a10x chip that has much powerful processing power.

    So is it worth getting this over the pro version?

    • chartparker on 13/05/2020 - 09:22

      This new iPad Air has an A12, which is more powerful than the A10X. That said I have the 2017 iPad Pro 10.5 and haven't found any issues with performance at all. The things you'll be giving up are the 120Hz screen, 12MP camera (it's 8MP in the Air) and the quad speakers.

      In all other aspects both iPad Air and iPad Pro 2017 are very similar - they even share the same external dimensions and bonded screen.

      • TheSpiffyAquarius on 14/05/2020 - 09:10

        i don't think i will be using the camera function at all, so doesn't bother me with shitting camera.
        i can lived with dual speaker instead of quad speaker.
        would prefer 120hz but seen a lot of ppl having white dot issue developed on their pro device.

        • chartparker on 14/05/2020 - 14:39

          Sounds like I've helped you find your winner then :)

          Personally I don't even really notice the difference with a 120Hz screen anyway

  • onethree000 on 12/05/2020 - 21:36

    Got mine today, called and cancelled no problems, but you have to wait until the service activates before cancelling. They don’t seem to care for a reason.

    • thehulk1969 on 12/05/2020 - 22:34

      so put SIM in, wait for successful activation and called OPTUS, all within a day. No need to wait for the first month billing cycle like some are saying it seems.

      • onethree000 on 13/05/2020 - 18:05

        Yes this is what I did took about 8-12 hours

    • kampret on 13/05/2020 - 14:53

      Did you get any email from them confirming your plan termination? I called them this morning to cancel my plan but have not received any email from them yet.

      • onethree000 on 13/05/2020 - 18:04

        No I didn’t but I was advised that it’ll say no service if it’s been cancelled and he gave me a reference number of my call details in case there is a mix up

  • Okayy on 12/05/2020 - 23:25

    Bought one today outright!

    • chartparker on 13/05/2020 - 11:28

      Which store?

      • Okayy on 13/05/2020 - 11:55
        +1

        Broadway but it was the last unit there.

  • Ameowzon on 12/05/2020 - 23:35
    +1

    Ordered May 5, still waiting…

    • Blu on 13/05/2020 - 09:18

      Me too.

      Got a text last week saying it was delayed, and nothing.

      Hoping it just randomly turns up today like other people are reporting.

      • Ameowzon on 13/05/2020 - 13:58

        Arrived an hour ago ;)

        • Ameowzon on 13/05/2020 - 17:43

          Failed to auto-activate, had to call.

          • Blu on 14/05/2020 - 11:26

            @Ameowzon: Still nothing…

            • vhfyagi on 14/05/2020 - 11:34

              @Blu: Me too.

              • Blu on 15/05/2020 - 11:40

                @vhfyagi: Still nothing here…

                • bdl on 15/05/2020 - 12:05

                  @Blu: Have you contacted Optus for an update?

                  • Arsenal on 15/05/2020 - 12:32
                    +1

                    @bdl: Ordered 4th May here and just got my second text from Optus now:

                    "Hi, we're getting in touch about the delivery of your recent order. Your order is being processed and should arrive within 10 working days. We'll send you an update if this timing changes. If you've already received a delivery notification, you're all set. We're sorry for any inconvenience this delay has caused."

                  • Blu on 18/05/2020 - 11:56

                    @bdl: Tried too, but live chat wouldn't address it because Covid19.

  • Mr RS on 13/05/2020 - 08:00

    Received email this morning advising "Your Optus order is on the way" and that it is ready to be collected from the warehouse and delivered to your address shortly.

    States I will received an SMS on day of delivery.

    • vhfyagi on 13/05/2020 - 09:18

      when did you order?

      • Mr RS on 13/05/2020 - 11:09

        03/05

        • vhfyagi on 13/05/2020 - 11:32
          +1

          Thanks, mine is 5 May so a few days more to wait.

          • Ameowzon on 13/05/2020 - 14:00

            @vhfyagi: Ordered May 5th, arrived today, VIC.

            • vhfyagi on 13/05/2020 - 14:27

              @Ameowzon: Thanks. Who is the courier? Toll or Startrack or Auspost?

              • Ameowzon on 13/05/2020 - 14:32

                @vhfyagi: Startrack

                • Mr RS on 13/05/2020 - 16:05

                  @Ameowzon: Just got mine delivered with star track too

                  • bdl on 13/05/2020 - 16:11
                    +1

                    @Mr RS: "You get an iPad, you get an iPad, you get an iPad! Everyone get's an iPad!"

                    … I'm still waiting, ordered 5th May too.. but in Sydney. Strange Optus sends no tracking and they just pop out of nowhere :)

    • Blu on 18/05/2020 - 11:57

      I got this yesterday.. hopefully delivery today.

  • dsg101 on 13/05/2020 - 09:23
    +1

    I rang and was unsuccessful in cancelling my broadban plan. Now activating the sim on the web is blocked and to activate they are asking for the ipad IMEI number. Is that standard? When people did activation on-line was the imei number needed?

    • Ameowzon on 13/05/2020 - 13:59
      +1

      I just received, and according to the website, it should be auto activate within 4 hours of delivery. I'm still waiting, it's been an hour only.

      Why can't you just enter the IMEI anyway?

      • dsg101 on 13/05/2020 - 19:12

        I could've, but I wanted to understand how it was related to activation. Afterwards activation occurred without any intervention from me, supporting what you wrote about auto activation. I was then able to cancel the plan. Also, thanks Ameowzon for posting the cancellation info from the contract PDF on 5/5/20. It helped me chill with regards to this deal.

  • Dex38313 on 13/05/2020 - 21:35

    Just got another iPad tonight at Optus store no issues $760.35 256gb cell wifi silver

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