HTC One XL, cracked screen, still under contact. What to replace it with?

Taita on 22/04/2013 - 17:43

So my HTC One XL 4g with Telsta got damaged over the weekend. Screen is cracked and sharp glass bits are coming off. Now I got it thru the Telstra Friends Family offer (thanks to ozbargain!), currently paying $10/month for the handset(after bonus MRO rebate and I still have 15 months of the contract left) and $10/month for the $39 staff plan. Called Fonebiz (official HTC repair centre) and was quoted $310 to fix (may take up to 5 weeks) with 90 days warranty. Called a few local shops and they quoted $260 using non-HTC parts.

Called Telstra and found out that to terminate contract I will have to pay $421 (as bonus MRO will not apply to cancellations). Was told to just go out and buy a handset outright and just continue to pay the $10/month for the next 15 months (total $150). 15 months later renew contract on a new latest-and-greatest-phone.

Im thinking of taking his suggestion and just buy a handset around $100.
Any other suggestions? Any suggestions which phone?

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Comments

  • mskeggs on 22/04/2013 - 17:59
    +1

    Since the parts are under $30 on ebay, I would try and repair.
    Otherwise, the $50 Lumia at Target or $40 Ascend y201 at Coles would be my picks for cheap and cheerful replacement smartphone.

    • Taita on 22/04/2013 - 21:58

      Im told that the $30 part is just the glass, I need the glass and the digitiser which on ebay are about $100. I saw the diy youtube videos and am not feeling confidnet to do it myself :/

  • ozhunter on 22/04/2013 - 17:59
    +1

    So for the next 15 months you either will get a $100 phone(big downgrade) or spend an additional $160 and get to use your One XL.

    • Taita on 22/04/2013 - 21:58

      Good point!

  • vgphone on 22/04/2013 - 20:51

    are you in Melbourne? if yes we can change your screen for $170 and 3 months warranty

    • dmc900 on 22/04/2013 - 21:14
      +1

      The O.P is in NSW.
      With most users it displays where they come from when you click their username.

      • vgphone on 22/04/2013 - 21:19

        sorry im new to this website will pay more attention next time cheers

        • blitz on 23/04/2013 - 00:01
          +1

          Welcome!

  • In10ce on 23/04/2013 - 10:51

    Yes welcome… Glad to have you here.. Help is always appreciated and at that price mailing to VIC is always an option

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