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Telstra Urbane/ZTE T22 1GHz Android 4.0 Smartphone $74 at JB Hi-Fi Was $149

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Telstra Urbane/ZTE T22 1GHz Android 4.0 Smartphone $74 at JB Hi-Fi Was $149
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stirlo on 28/12/2012 - 12:25 jbhifi.com.au (1101 clicks)
Last edited 28/12/2012 - 16:40 by 2 other users

Jb hifi is selling the Telstra urbane smartphone for $74, half price. It's an Android 4 ICS 4inch touch screen phone with 1ghz processor and 4GB storage. Seems like the best value smartphone since the cheap LG phones at Coles earlier in the year.

Photo of display in store http://upload.ozbargain.com/2012/12/27/10245_wp_20121228_001…

Some details from Google Cache

Full Specifications

http://www.zte.com.au/telstra/T22.htm

3G UMTS 850, 2100 MHz with 7.2Mbps data
GSM 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Operating System Android 4.0.4
Processor 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5, 512MB RAM, Adreno 200 GPU
Memory 4GB Flash with 2.5GB user space, plus up to 32GB microSD external storage
Display TFT 262K Colours, 4.0", 480 x 800 pixels, capacitive touch
Sensors Proximity, light, accelerometer, magnetometer
Camera
Rear camera, 3MP, 4 x digital zoom, auto-focus, LED flash, video recording 15 fps @ VGA

Front camera, 300K

Audio out Earpiece, Speakerphone & 3.5mm headset
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth BT 2.1+EDR with:
GAP, A2DP1.2(source), AVRCP1.4(controller),GAVDP1.2(Initiator), HSP1.2(AG), OPP(Client, Server), PBAP1.0(PSE) HFP1.5(AG),OBEX1.1
FM Radio FM Radio included
GPS A-GPS using Google SUPL, Stand-alone GPS, Glonass
Battery 1600mAh Li-ion
Talk Time up to 240 minutes talk time
Standby time up to 200 hours standby
Size & weight 120.5 x 63.6 x 10.8mm. 140g
Pre-installed extras Facebook, Twitter, MyEasy Access customisable unlock, Quick Access Tool bar, Back-up app, Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) upgrade
Network Locked Yes, locked to Telstra

Mobile Mobile Phone ZTE Android

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  • kazines on 28/12/2012 - 12:29

    any link?

    • stirlo on 28/12/2012 - 12:35

      Here's a photo, taken 20mind ago at jb hifi Bourke st. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2A99A59931EFDCFE!245&a…

      stupid Lumia 920 I got doesn't work with the ozbargain uploader

      • The Quote Train on 28/12/2012 - 12:44

        Looks like it was designed by HTC.

        • scotty on 28/12/2012 - 12:51

          Indeed spec-wise very much alike HTC Incredible S.

      • Jackson on 28/12/2012 - 23:00
        +1

        Is it just me on or wp8 suck? It seems nothing that's not built into the phone when u buy it works eg. Every time I download a file it tells me I need a special app, but it can never find one, nit for PDF nor epub, although a manual search in the app store shows plenty of apps for both, thinking if going back to Android

  • shawn_low on 28/12/2012 - 12:31

    Note it's probably locked to Telstra and costs $100 to unlock.

    • stirlo on 28/12/2012 - 12:36

      Yes it is locked, costs $100 to unlock in first 6 months, $27.50 after that

  • superforever on 28/12/2012 - 12:32

    Anyway to free unlock?

    • Herbse on 28/12/2012 - 12:38

      interested to know if this is possible

      • Steptoe on 28/12/2012 - 13:15

        What will unlocking get you? No 900MHz 3G, so Optus carriers are out. VF/Red Bull?

        • superforever on 29/12/2012 - 13:00

          I am using Voda reseller.

  • altomic on 28/12/2012 - 12:32

    expired?
    http://www.jbhifi.com.au/phones/telstra/urbane-prepaid-sku-8…

    whirlpool link
    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1966701

    it's a ZTE T22

    edit -

    JB HIFI have these on special today for $74.50, I think they are discontinuing them as there is no longer a reference to them on the web site. Anyway can't go to far wrong for the price.

    • stirlo on 28/12/2012 - 12:34

      It hasn't expired, I'm trying to post a photo of the in store display now. The salesperson said the sale started yesterday…

      • altomic on 28/12/2012 - 12:35

        yeah,

        Specifications:

        1GHz single-core Snapdragon processor
        4″ (480×800) display
        Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
        Bluetooth 2
        3 megapixel camera
        FM Radio
        ’2GB RAM expandable up to 32GB with microSD’
        140 grams
        120.5 x 63.6 x 10.8mm
        up to 200 hours standby battery life

  • kazines on 28/12/2012 - 12:39
    -1

    it's not the best phone available
    but certainly one of the best under $100

    not the best when it's only 600mhz CPU =/ 1GHz would have been great

    • stirlo on 28/12/2012 - 16:37
      +1

      It is 1ghz processor as clearly stated in all marketing materials and spec listings.

  • easternculture on 28/12/2012 - 12:40
    -1

    beware , only 600mhz cpu

  • turbo77 on 28/12/2012 - 12:42
    +3

    DONT GET IT. i brought it while back 4 months and run very slow now and very laggy i threw.it at the wall at one point waste of money. my xperia play is so much better

    • The Quote Train on 28/12/2012 - 12:44
      +14

      Do we have any deals on anger management sessions going at the moment friends?

    • HereYeeHereYee on 28/12/2012 - 14:00

      why didnt you root your phone and install custom roms if it were laggy?

      • andy19363 on 28/12/2012 - 17:37
        +1

        i threw.it at the wall at one point

        might be a clue why not……

  • lgacb08 on 28/12/2012 - 12:52

    Yeah, that's a good price for. a fairly large screen Android phone. I bought one at jbhifi Elizabeth st on Boxing Day, the store said one day sale only but yesterday I went to JB High point and there's still dozens there. Bloody liar

    The phone does lag, I install Tomtom and it took nearly a minute to load. But that's reasonable for that price.

    Anyway, anyone has idea how to unlock yet? Search eBay to no avail…

  • CyberGenesys on 28/12/2012 - 12:56

    Now I understand this isn't the forum to discuss something like this, but has anyone have anything interesting to say about something like this?

    http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-8112-HDC-Galaxy-Note-2-GT-…

    It's certainly a knock off, but it seems very decent for the price: dual 1.2ghz, 1gb ram, 8mp camera, Android 4.1 for $165 delivered

  • [Deactivated] on 28/12/2012 - 13:44

    Spotted this at jbhifi essendon DFO on Boxing Day it's ZTE made 1ghz processor and 4.0. Seemed reasonable performance at the price

  • shawn_low on 28/12/2012 - 14:10
    +2

    For something similarly spec'd at Woolies, try this Huawei Y201 too. Deal says it's expired but another poster said it's on till 1 Jan 2013. Can be unlocked easily for A$6 or so with an eBay code purchase.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/86106#comment-1176102

    • sasquire on 28/12/2012 - 15:08

      I got one of the Y201. I must say, I'm very happy with it.
      Has a 800Mhz CPU which is the speed where things begin to feel smooth, so it doesn't lag like my old U8150 (600Mhz). Runs every game I throw at it, the only stutter coming from the new Need for Speed (but still playable).

      Comes with Android 4 so no rush to mod the damn thing. Unlocking was $6.
      Currently running with my TPG (Optus) sim.
      Nice screen, very responsive, and battery life was better than most phones.

      There, quick little review… :p

    • INFIDEL on 28/12/2012 - 15:24

      Saw today at BigW (Garden city, Brissie) for $79.

  • ilostnemo on 28/12/2012 - 14:40
    +1

    If you are in Perth, I can unlock these for only $10.00.
    I unlocked a few yesterday and the phones look OK.

    Please see my other ad for the address

    • Jackson on 28/12/2012 - 23:05

      And if we aren't in Perth can u share some love and let us know how u go about it? :)

      • ilostnemo on 29/12/2012 - 14:26

        I have a dongle and the software, so unless you know someone who has access to that, then you're outta luck.

        I do know someone who can unlock any telstra phone but the charge is $30

        • Jackson on 29/12/2012 - 16:53

          Does it happen to be the sigma one altomic posted about below?

  • branners on 28/12/2012 - 19:02

    Yikes! What a price.
    Asked at my local JB whether the phone was on special (it was still marked at $149).
    "Nope, that's the price."
    I asked her to check, came up $74. Seems like a real bargain to me.

  • fchis on 28/12/2012 - 19:28

    I bought it and returned it because I couldn't find any cheap way to unlock the phone!

    • daver on 29/12/2012 - 21:14

      That reason plus the relatively meager advancement over 2 year dated 'Acer Liquid mt' from which I made my conclusion.

      Telstra Urbane/ZTE T22/ZTE U880E (2012)
      • CPU: 1 GHz (25% faster. maybe)
      • Internal: 512 MB RAM, 2.5 GB user (yet others complain of sluggish perf.)
      • HSDPA: 7.2 Mbps
      • Camera: slow perf./?fps; +a secondary handy for chat
      • Standby/talk (hours): 200 / 240
      Acer Liquid Mt (2010)
      • CPU: 800 MHz Scorpion
      • Internal: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM (seems sufficient ATM but only barely)
      • HSDPA: 14.4 Mbps !
      • Camera: image stabilisation; 720p@30fps; null for Skype
      • Standby/talk (hours): 550 / 480 !

      Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4776&idPhone2=…

      Other than for a top value( sub $100), on balance I would find it underwhelming.

      • daver on 30/12/2012 - 16:50

        Doh that should be '4' vs '8' hours for talk time; still the Acer Liquid has up to +100%.

  • Geewhizz on 29/12/2012 - 06:40

    I looked at it a while back, but the camera was soooooo slow it was a joke. I love that JB actually has the phones out so that you can play with them.

  • Jessie Ryder on 29/12/2012 - 11:08

    Has anyone found a way to unlock this phone in Brisbane?

  • Jackson on 29/12/2012 - 13:16

    Just having a look at GSMarena in case 'T22' is just a Telstra only model and it appears that the closest match (visually and on spec) is a U880e

    http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_u880e-4776.php

    The V and N models are dual sim and CDMA, of which our model has neither.

    Also been trying to find a way to unlock using either a code or a software download and no luck so far. Tried gsmliberty.com and http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m43.l1123/7?euid=df08da…

    with no luck, however guy I spoke to at GSM liberty was under the impression that you needed to download software and connect to a computer to unlock this phone.

  • altomic on 29/12/2012 - 13:21

    http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/archive/t-1548614.html

    3rd last post. maybe

    • Jackson on 29/12/2012 - 13:54

      Do you need to buy a dongle for that software to work?

      • altomic on 29/12/2012 - 16:46

        yeah, but do-able . apparently

      • tdw on 29/12/2012 - 17:41

        yes. and it's pricey: http://sigmakey.com/

        worth it only if you run a phone repair/unlocking business and do heaps of phones.

  • GEMINI on 29/12/2012 - 13:52

    Would it work with Lyca SIM (being Telstra network)?

    • fchis on 29/12/2012 - 15:23

      it worked on THINK mobille (Telstra Network) so I assume yours should work too.

  • Franconian on 29/12/2012 - 20:15

    Anybody based in Melbourne who can unlock the phone?

    • Jackson on 04/01/2013 - 00:11

      Check ebay there's a bloke there doing it now

      • Franconian on 26/01/2013 - 03:56

        Thanks, Got it unlocked and it works perfectly. Very happy with the phone!

  • Bappy on 29/12/2012 - 21:54

    Anybody in Brisbane can unlock this? Please PM me

  • Jessie Ryder on 30/12/2012 - 15:48

    Also looking for an sim unlock in Brisbane, must be some repair shops that can do it?

  • reverb on 07/01/2013 - 10:33

    Very happy with mine - great deal - thanks for posting.

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