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ruraro commented on Huawei Ascend G300+ $99 at Dick Smith and Vodafone Stores
G300+ is a great phone if you need the 900Mhz band for Optus. Otherwise the Huawei Y300 for $129 at Telstra or DSE is technically better...
15/06/2013 - 03:37
ruraro commented on Need an Android Phone < $100
4" Huawei G300+ (Vodafone, single-core, ICS, 850/**900**/2100) is **$99** at DSE 4" Huawei Y300 (Telstra, **dual-core**, **JB**, 850/2100)...
15/06/2013 - 01:44
ruraro commented on HTC 8S for $129 at Telstra Online Shop ($150 off)
Telstra last week released the 4" Huawei Y300 for $129 on prepaid http://dicksmith.com.au/product/EM5202/telstra-huawei-ascend-y300-prepaid...
11/06/2013 - 19:41
ruraro replied to  scrimshaw on Woolworths - Alcatel One Touch M-Pop Android 4.1 Unlocked Phone $149
There's also the dual-core 4" Huawei Y300 with JB for $129: http://dicksmith.com.au/product/EM5202/telstra-huawei-ascend-y300-prepaid . Not...
04/06/2013 - 01:16
ruraro replied to  fchis on 14 Hour Online EOFY Offer: Save $150 on Pre-Paid HTC Windows Phone 8S Now Only $129 from Telstra
In discussion with bagman to see if he's able to do a $5 unlock of the Y300. $129 + $5 is better than $149.
30/05/2013 - 15:00
ruraro replied to  tko6070 on Shapes $1.30 @ Coles (Starts Wed 29 May 2013)
Was wondering if the 'vegetable oil' ingredient was Palm Oil. Thank you for the confirmation. No thank you to this product. There are...
30/05/2013 - 03:51
ruraro commented on 14 Hour Online EOFY Offer: Save $150 on Pre-Paid HTC Windows Phone 8S Now Only $129 from Telstra
and so Telstra releases the dual-core 4" Huawei Y300 for $129 on prepaid today. https://onlineshop.telstra.com.au/prepaid-mobile/ . Appears...
30/05/2013 - 01:15
ruraro replied to  orangehighlight on 14 Hour Online EOFY Offer: Save $150 on Pre-Paid HTC Windows Phone 8S Now Only $129 from Telstra
Recommend the Huawei G300+ for $99 over this for your purposes. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/104420 . Can purchase a second higher...
29/05/2013 - 00:16
ruraro replied to  Kelalako on 14 Hour Online EOFY Offer: Save $150 on Pre-Paid HTC Windows Phone 8S Now Only $129 from Telstra
Next 2 months will probably see quite a few ~$200 Chinese quad-core MTK6589 phones hit the market. Think Galaxy S4 like specs for ~$200,...
28/05/2013 - 21:55
ruraro replied to  congngo on 14 Hour Online EOFY Offer: Save $150 on Pre-Paid HTC Windows Phone 8S Now Only $129 from Telstra
Better hardware sure, but Android >> WP. Plus the G300+ is cheaper too. Now if this phone could run Android . . .
28/05/2013 - 20:12
ruraro replied to  congngo on 14 Hour Online EOFY Offer: Save $150 on Pre-Paid HTC Windows Phone 8S Now Only $129 from Telstra
Fixed W8 unfortunately (at least according to xda-developers). If want a cheap Android phone go for the $99 Huawei G300+:...
28/05/2013 - 19:29
ruraro commented on Ozstock: 24 Pack AA Super Heavy Duty Batteries $6.98 Shipped
Can get 10 Alkaline ones from IKEA for $3: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/97551 . This is not a deal.
27/05/2013 - 09:27
ruraro commented on Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smart Phone +2500 Flybuy Points $39.50 @ Coles from 22nd May
Next step up from this would be a [$99 4.0" Huawei G300/G300+](http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/104420). Biggest improvement there being...
25/05/2013 - 20:22
ruraro replied to  aarcana on $99 Vodafone Huawei G300+/G300 prepaid mobile phone @Target & OW (save $30)
DSE stock the G300+ (though at $129) which is clearly shown on the box to differentiate it from the G300. If don't have the box then remove...
25/05/2013 - 13:16
$99 Vodafone Huawei G300+/G300 prepaid mobile phone @Target & OW (save $30)
ruraro posted a deal $99 Vodafone Huawei G300+/G300 prepaid mobile phone @Target & OW (save $30)
The best value 4" (800x480) Android smart phone on the market for those wanting more usability than the bargain basement low-res [$39.50...
25/05/2013 - 00:40
ruraro replied to  benbegg on Telstra Urbane/ZTE T22 4" 1GHz Android 4.0 Smartphone $60 @ JB was $149
Unfortunately JB are no longer offering this deal.
25/05/2013 - 00:03
ruraro commented on New Phone Suggestions or Good deals
1. $39.50 3.5" Telstra Huawei Y201 from Coles. Bagman can unlock it for $5. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/103839 2. $60 4" Telstra...
23/05/2013 - 20:16
ruraro commented on Nexus 7 3G 32GB for $276 at Harvey Norman
Officeworks won't price match since they have no stock and are (supposedly) backordered. JB don't have stock in Melb. The Good Guys and DSE...
23/05/2013 - 14:03
ruraro replied to  jamestownfx on Asus Vivo Windows 8 64GB 10.1" Tab $384.80 Delivered+ MS Office 2013 + 20%off Asus Tabs @ JB
HN have the 3G 32GB Nexus 7 for $276. Being under $300 makes it a full tax deduction so costs < $200 after EOFY. New Nexus 7 Gen2 will be...
23/05/2013 - 13:52
ruraro commented on Comparable phone to the THL W8?
There are a stack of them. Seee http://www.gizchina.com/2013/02/25/top-15-1080hd-android-phones-from-china/ . Vendors that stock them:...
22/05/2013 - 11:08
ruraro replied to  rayray78 on Alcatel OT-213 $13, Motorola Defy Mini $99, HTC Incredible S $179, Motorola XT910 $239 & More
Incredible S was $69 at target. This mob wants $179 for it.
21/05/2013 - 13:04
ruraro commented on Telstra Prepaid Huawei Ascend Y201 Smart Phone +2500 Flybuy Points $39.50 @ Coles from 22nd May
Consider too 4" 800x480 Telstra Urbane for $60 (inc 3GB of data for use in 1st month). http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/101878 . It's got a...
20/05/2013 - 17:28
ruraro replied to  nadan on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
Change of heart may be because the DX beancounter figured the Paypal/CC chargebacks would cost them more than to actually get the items and...
19/05/2013 - 21:12
ruraro commented on ZOPO C2 Aliyun OS Smart Phone 5.0 Inch 1080P FHD Screen MTK6589 Quad Core 13.0MP Camera $252.98
If not a fan of these largish 5" phones, consider the 4.5" 1280x720 cheaper alternatives: **AU$180 4.5" XYZ/Microcosm X1** 135x68x9mm....
18/05/2013 - 21:11
ruraro replied to  PW on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
I ordered just after midnight but got the stupid Paypal account + ID check like the next day. Seems that allowed other who had existing DX...
18/05/2013 - 00:19
ruraro replied to  GreatWhiteHunter on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
No need to wait if wanting the tablets or THL W8 phone. They are already 50% off with the "AUDirect0515" coupon.
15/05/2013 - 08:42
ruraro replied to  binary01 on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
Interestingly, A T7 owner reported he got a 2800maH rather than the specced 3300maH battery:...
15/05/2013 - 08:11
ruraro replied to  binary01 on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
Can't be 100% sure of that. DX's specs say it does get the T7s' 2GB/16GB but not the 5MP rear camera (2MP instead) or 3300maH battery...
15/05/2013 - 07:32
ruraro commented on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
Fastcardtech has more detailed specs on the quad-core Freelander tablets. They list the 7" PD10 as the most "hot sell", ie: most popular...
15/05/2013 - 06:08