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iPhone 3GS 8GB $428 - Vodafone Prepaid - Includes $29 Credit - @ Officeworks Stores

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iPhone 3GS 8GB $428 - Vodafone Prepaid - Includes $29 Credit - @ Officeworks Stores
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mr_vino89 on 23/09/2011 - 14:09 officeworks.com.au (156 clicks)
Last edited 23/09/2011 - 14:24

Hey Folks,

Thought I'd share this decent deal - iPhone 3GS 8GB on Voda pre-paid for $428 including $29 credit. I'm pretty sure its locked to them.

I know the new iPhone 5 is coming out and there is already an iPhone 4, but from experience I think the 3GS is more reliable than the iphon2 4!

The apple store is still selling these bad boys for $719 (on their website)! http://store.apple.com/au/configure/MC637X/A?select=select&p…

I also know that people this Vodafail is Fail! i do too… but pretty sure you can get it unlocked from them cheap (or free).

Specs from the OFficeworks website:

Product Details:

Colour: Black
Quantity: 1
Dimensions(WDH): 62.1 x 12.3 x 115.5mm
Weight: 135 grams

Features:

Network: GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
802.11b/g Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology
8GB flash drive
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio
3-megapixel still camera
Tap to focus
Assisted GPS
Wi-Fi
Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Audio playback: Up to 30 hours
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G,Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
Talk time: Up to 5 hours on 3G,Up to 12 hours on 2G
Standby time: Up to 300 hours
Includes $29 Vodafone Flexi-Cap voucher
Unlocking fee applies, 30 day credit expiry for all inclusions on $29 Vodafone Flexi-Cap voucher. TM & © 2011 Apple INC. All rights reserved. Vodafone Pty Limited ABN 76 062 954 554

Let us know your thoughts! Cheers :)

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  • bonbon on 23/09/2011 - 14:13
    +1

    whoaa, they're still around aren't they?

    • altomic on 23/09/2011 - 14:21

      yeah, but only just.
      Apparently they are about to release their #5 phone

  • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:16
    +1

    I know the new iPhone 5 is coming out and there is already an iPhone 4, but from experience I think the 3GS is one of the more reliable iPhones!

    so you've tried the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 5 ???

    • mr_vino89 on 23/09/2011 - 14:25
      +1

      my bad english. was only meant to be comparing it to the iphone 4 only lol

      • carlitos on 23/09/2011 - 14:36
        -2

        the bad english continues!

  • anvu on 23/09/2011 - 14:17

    why people HAVE to stick around iphone?

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:19

      huh?

      • anvu on 23/09/2011 - 14:20
        +3

        oh well almost $400 range, you should go with nexus S for $100 cheaper

        • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:30

          go with nexus S

          you'll be disappointed when you try and install all your apple apps on the Nexus though…

        • Jacku on 23/09/2011 - 14:32
          +1

          The man speaks the truth. Pls don't go to very very outdated phone. Not worth your money.

        • anvu on 23/09/2011 - 14:33

          you stuck with iOS ecosystem then :)
          i feel its a 100 year contract with Apple…
          for this phone like this..the price should be $200 :D

  • leonheart1 on 23/09/2011 - 14:18

    I would gladly sell my iPhone 32gb (4x the space!) 3GS for $428 if I could…

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:19

      ebay

      • leonheart1 on 23/09/2011 - 14:39

        I got offered $50 on eBay lol. To be fair, another offered me $300.

  • ozb-442 on 23/09/2011 - 14:22
    +4

    what a rip offf….. I'd much prefer a Nexus S for $299 at Voda. I can't belive this crap still gets posted on OzBargain…

    • furythree on 23/09/2011 - 17:24

      yeh i cant believe this slow dog is worth this much still….do they even realise how much awesome loot i can buy for that money

      i can buy a transformer tablet and a nokia dumbphone

  • isdnman on 23/09/2011 - 14:24

    Optus offers similar deals:
    Iphone 3GS 8GB + 30 recharge = $429

  • misterx18 on 23/09/2011 - 14:26

    Hmmm. I should get this phone or wait for iPhone 5 or something else. Decision Decision Decision.

    • mr_vino89 on 23/09/2011 - 14:30

      well keep in mind that if you buy an iPhone 5, I reckon it'll cost you at least $999.
      But apparently they might introduce an iPhone 4S too! who knows how much that one will be or if it comes out though.
      Just saying… :)

      • anvu on 23/09/2011 - 14:31

        iphone 5= iphone4s lolz

        • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:33

          really? have you seen the specs ?

        • mr_vino89 on 23/09/2011 - 14:37

          uhhh no….. iphone 5 is a complete redesign… whereas iPhone 4S is based on the current model with updates.

          http://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/21/iphone-4s-to-debut-as-on…
          although this article shows that iphone 4s might be the only one making a debut, it shows there are two new iPhone models.

      • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:32

        I reckon it'll cost you at least $999.

        and they might keep the 4 as a low end and sell if for < $400 ??? who knows except for a select few at Apple ???

  • bonbon on 23/09/2011 - 14:33
    +3

    ==>The apple store is still selling these bad boys for $719 (on their website)!<==

    bad boys?????? what the??

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:34

      watcha gon, watcha gon, watcha gonna do?

  • superforever on 23/09/2011 - 14:34
    +2

    I would wait for iphone 5 or 4S first.

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:35
      +1

      sanity prevails…

  • Hirokuro on 23/09/2011 - 14:44
    +1

    Wow JV! 7000+ comments in the space of 2 years! Very impressive… you sure must have alot of time on your hands :)

    How old are your btw? xD

    In regards to this deal there is no bargain considering the technology is quite dated in comparison to the many other phones out there.

    However having said that, even though it maybe an "iPhone" there have been similar deals in the past that offered this phone for the same (or a bit lower) price e.g. Big W with it's iPhone 8GB 3GS Optus Prepaid for $399 (with $30 credit).

    http://www.bigw.com.au/Offer/iphone

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:51

      How old are your btw?

      8… why ?

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:54

      Wow JV! 7000+

      works out at 7 per day…

      you sure must have alot of time on your hands

      your 614 posts are at a rate of 1.1 per day, so i obviously have enough more time than you to make 6 extra posts… probably around 6 minutes ????

  • xyron on 23/09/2011 - 14:45
    +3

    Opposite of a bargain. Anyone who pays this kind of money for a >2 year old smartphone is getting ripped off.

    • pao2x on 23/09/2011 - 14:54

      Correct, and just when iphone5 is around the corner too. How apple dictates such prices is beyond me.

    • Munificent on 23/09/2011 - 14:56

      This guy/gal speaks the truth. In the OP, you highlighted the negatives (1. new iPhone coming soon, and 2. Vodafone network and 3. locked to them). The positives aren't that positive either. Second hand iPhone 4's will flood the market once the announcement for next iPhone is made, and you know what happens when supply > demand…

    • Crownie on 23/09/2011 - 14:58

      If this bargain is the cheapest price for a 32GB Apple iPhone 3GS locked to Vodaphone then it is a bargain.
      Comparing it to other smartphones is irrelevant.

      • Munificent on 23/09/2011 - 15:06

        How is it irrelevant? It's absurd to buy this now, as we all know a new iPhone is imminent. What do you think will happen to the price of the 3GS after the announcement? How will retailers clear their remaining stock? Still sell them for $428, while the iPhone 4 has been reduced?

        A bargain needs to be considered in the context of value and longevity.

        Simple example:
        Let's say you're in the market for CPUs. The latest gen intel processor has been announced and expected to be released next week in stores. The previous gen processor has been reduced from 500 to 300 in expectation, however the new chip is expected to yield >60% improvement on performance and functionality. Is it still a bargain even if you can get it cheapest compared to a different place?

        • jv on 23/09/2011 - 15:09

          It's absurd to buy this now,

          quite possibly, yes… i wouldn't buy one now, but if you really wanted a 3GS iphone now, your point is irrelevant…

        • Crownie on 23/09/2011 - 15:15

          I meant 8GB. Was researching the iPod Touch for comparison. Surprised no one picked up on this.

          And with your CPU analogy, it doesn't matter if you don't need the 60% increase.
          Go with the cheaper one or the one you can afford.

          If this is the cheapest price you would pay for a Vodaphone Prepaid 8GB iPhone 3GS then it is a bargain.

    • FOX on 23/09/2011 - 14:59

      Apparently you're getting negs from ppl who bought this.

  • sonicentropy on 23/09/2011 - 14:54

    I looks after a fleet of iphones and I am sorry to see the 3GS go, the only iphone (so far) that will survive a fall, I have replaced most of our iphone4's some more than once.

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 14:58

      a fleet of iphones

      is that the collective noun for an iphone ?

      • Roja on 23/09/2011 - 15:24

        once they're water damaged they are

  • miumiusan on 23/09/2011 - 14:59

    Buying outdated models is false economy… Sorry but no deal IMHO…

    • Crownie on 23/09/2011 - 16:15
      +1

      And buying Apple iPhones on release (at release prices) will make you broke.
      Outdated models have a place in the economy.

      No deal for me either but that's personal.

  • mop36 on 23/09/2011 - 15:02
    -1

    hey dont be so hard on the 3gs just because its outdated by 2 or maybe even 3 years doesnt mean its any less better than the iphone 4 its just cheaper and now some people who though the iphone was too expensive can now afford it

    • leonheart1 on 23/09/2011 - 15:03
      +1

      But the thing is, now they can afford better things with the same amount of money.

      • jv on 23/09/2011 - 15:05
        +1

        But the thing is, now they can afford better things with the same amount of money.

        if you want a new iPhone 3GS 8GB, can you find one cheaper ???

        compare apples with apples… (literally)

        • Munificent on 23/09/2011 - 15:08
          +1

          and you would want to buy a 3gs now because?

        • jv on 23/09/2011 - 15:11
          +2

          i don't…

          i already have a 3GS, and if i didn't, i'd wait until the announcement was made before deciding…

          but, if i did want a 3GS now, is this the best price ??? if so, it is still a bargain for those that want one…

        • cheng2008 on 23/09/2011 - 19:51

          People, comment on the product in question rather than its competition. If people want just some sort of smartphone they can do research to see which one is best for them.

      • dyziplen on 23/09/2011 - 16:30

        define better things.

        some would think an apple logo = better, you might call them fools or fanbois, but they are consumers and money to burn. and to them this might be a deal.

    • jv on 23/09/2011 - 15:03

      its outdated by 2 or maybe even 3 years

      it was only released 2 years ago.

      • mop36 on 23/09/2011 - 15:07
        +1

        so?

        • jv on 23/09/2011 - 15:10

          so… not 3…

  • Trishool on 23/09/2011 - 16:17
    +1

    Lol……3GS……I'd have to be out of my mind to want to spend that much on such an old model when there are smart phones on the market that are better spec'd, have a better display. Will it run iOS5 properly? TBC but I doubt it.

    Both these are newer phones with 16GB memory, compared to the iPhone 3GS's 8GB memory:

    LG Optimus Black $369: https://www.allphones.com.au/shop/outright_detail.asp?code=5…

    Samsung Galaxy S i9000 $399: https://www.allphones.com.au/shop/outright_detail.asp?code=4…

    • superforever on 23/09/2011 - 16:29

      And Google Nexus S $299 from Voda.

  • tron07 on 23/09/2011 - 16:55

    The "reality distortion" force is strong with this one…

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