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Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5, Android 2.2, 3.8" Capacitive Screen, up to 350 Hrs Standby, $299 Crazy Johns

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Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5, Android 2.2, 3.8" Capacitive Screen, up to 350 Hrs Standby, $299 Crazy Johns
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Feeblely on 16/03/2011 - 20:06 crazyjohns.com.au (1343 clicks)

Hey.

Suprised no one potted this yet so I might as well post it.

Specs:

General

  • Android: Yes
  • Form Factor: Touchscreen
  • Dimensions: 120 x 62 x 11.6 mm
  • Main Screen Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Main Screen Size/Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 3.8 inches
  • Operating System: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
  • Processor: 800 MHz Scorpion processo
  • Battery Stand-By: Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G)
  • Battery Talk Time: Up to 6 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)

Connectivity

  • 3G Network: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support
  • WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth: Yes v2.1 with A2DP
  • USB: Yes, microUSB v2.0

Multimedia

  • Camera: 5 MP, 2592?1944 pixels
  • Internal Memory: 2GB
  • Memory Slot: microSD up to 32GB
  • Ringtones: Vibration, MP3 ringtones
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  • Balls on 16/03/2011 - 20:14

    win….i knew about it…just didnt post it…as no firm confirmation of it being unlocked, as far as WP says it is though. btw i believe it comes with 8gb card too, huge bang for buck there.

  • infinite on 16/03/2011 - 20:17

    This has been their standard price since the phone was released.

  • jimboss on 16/03/2011 - 20:18

    hmm, battery life seems a bit less than comparative HTC's, Samsung etc.

    Anyone with any experience on how they go?

    • Feeblely on 16/03/2011 - 20:42

      350hrs standby is less competitive? o.O

      my android phone only lasts ~5 days on standby

      • ESEMCE on 18/03/2011 - 12:33

        My Galaxy S lasts about 2 days if I use it infrequently.. when I've used it pretty heavily, I've been down to nothing in 15 hours or so!
        Even if I didn't use it at all, I'd be surprised to see the battery life go much past 3 days (ie 72 hours….)

  • camelgrass on 16/03/2011 - 20:23

    I'll wait for the X6, thanks.

    • infinite on 16/03/2011 - 20:26

      Apparently the X6 is only for release in the Euro/Other markets, not Australia. It's been re-named the CherryMagnum-HD or something.

    • CVonC on 17/03/2011 - 15:33
      +1

      are the only differences between the x6 and the x5, x6 has faster cpu, fm radio, and hdmi out?

      btw the $349 on mobicity is for the x5.. they don't have a price for the x6 yet

      • camelgrass on 18/03/2011 - 18:59

        X6 also has front secondary camera for video calls, 4.1" screen (X5 3.8"), is thinner and aesthetics is better IMO!

  • infinite on 16/03/2011 - 20:24
    +2

    You can also get the phone for free if you sign up to a $29 cap (over 24 months) which includes $200 a month call/text & unlimited free calls to those on Vodafail / 3 network (assuming anyone on the network can receive calls/data).

    • Feeblely on 16/03/2011 - 20:37

      You might as well get something else (not on vodafail) like the xperia x10 on big cap (like i did XD). Better specs and value. Plus with CM, i get 2 days of continuous use and wifi/3g on (i sleep with rhianna singing S+M in my ears -lame… i know-) so you cant really complain about battery life.

  • Thrawn on 16/03/2011 - 20:32

    According to:

    http://delimiter.com.au/2011/03/16/huawei-ideos-x5-hits-aust…

    You can get 2 X5's for $0 on the $49 Twin Cap.

    $550 shared cap. 750MB data on each SIM.

    After subtracting the phone's $299 value, makes the plan $12 per SIM. Which is pretty darn good value I reckon.

  • newguy on 16/03/2011 - 21:12

    Awesome deal. Can I upgrade if I am already a crazyjohn user?

    • Feeblely on 16/03/2011 - 21:22

      dunno (if ur on a plan then probaly no?) but its prepaid so u can buy it outright

  • cptzz on 16/03/2011 - 21:14

    Got one from CJ last week. Great phone with a good price tag. Very happy with the purchase.
    For the battery, it lasted three days before recharge. So not bad.

    • Feeblely on 16/03/2011 - 21:21

      wows. was that w/o root and CM? if so thats amazing. my phone (xperia) lasted 6hrs to 8 hrs on extensive use when i first got it…….
      Glad your happy with it.

      • cptzz on 17/03/2011 - 17:16

        I haven't got any chance to use it extensively, just for normal phone calls and web browsing sometime. That's why the battery could last over three days.

    • runforthedeals on 16/03/2011 - 21:52

      Hi, is the phone unlocked when you bought it? Because when i went to the store they told me that it would be locked.

  • MdPrfssr on 16/03/2011 - 22:21

    Doesnt do telstra nextG does it? :(

    • mikkim4eva on 16/03/2011 - 22:34
      +1

      nope, they use 850 to carry 3g I believe

  • scrimshaw on 16/03/2011 - 23:06

    Not technically a bargain since it's standard pricing, but I guess it is good value when compared to a HTC Legend for instance.

    Very tempted to get it but I already have a Garmin A50.

    • johndoe123 on 17/03/2011 - 14:04

      same here.got garmin A50 too..but the large screen is a plus. how does this compared to nuvifone A50?

      • netsurfer on 17/03/2011 - 15:49

        Speed wise, CPU is about 33% faster than A50. GPU is much faster though (at least 2X faster). Screen resolution is also better.

        So, if gaming (esp. 3D) is important, X5 is a better choice. A50 has Garmin software built in, plus the car kit. X5 runs Android 2.2.

        If GPS is important (much more important than gaming to you), A50 is still a better choice (really fast GPS lock - and Garmin GPS software is arguably the best in the Android world - no TomTom yet). Car mounting kit is included in A50.

        • johndoe123 on 18/03/2011 - 20:49

          thanks mate. As a result, I've ordered one :)

      • scrimshaw on 17/03/2011 - 15:49

        Better performance, better camera, higher screen resolution, and longer lasting battery.

  • nickolanda on 17/03/2011 - 10:15

    How is the CJ(Voda/3) network in Sydney? For calls/data? I am really tempted to go on this twin cap, however, I don’t want to be locked into a horrible network for 24months (from what I hear, Voda is horrible). I’m currently on TPG and it’s fine for what I need.

    Also I have read of Wifi/crashing problems with this X5 in various places. Rumours or…?

    And I don't really see the extra hype for the X6. Really, it's only the processor that's better and has a larger screen (as the GPU is the same). Obviously if it isn't that much more expensive it would be good.

    • bargs12 on 17/03/2011 - 13:22

      get a 2 voda sim and check reception in your area first

  • ufohunter on 22/03/2011 - 14:07

    Got mine today and it is not locked.

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