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LG Optimus G $388 Outright @ JB Hi-Fi Delivered or Same Day Pickup

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LG Optimus G $388 Outright @ JB Hi-Fi Delivered or Same Day Pickup
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japik on 22/08/2013 - 20:03 jbhifionline.com.au (1820 clicks)

Great price for the decent specs this phone has! Available online or same day pick up.

Key Features

  • 4.7" HD Touchscreen
  • 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor
  • 13 Megapixel Camera With 1080p HD Video
  • Up To 32GB Internal Memory And 2GB RAM
  • Jelly Bean 4.1
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Wifi Connectivity
  • GPS
  • MP3 Player Built-In
  • Video Calls

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  • superforever on 22/08/2013 - 20:07

    Unlocked?

    • the69thhokage on 22/08/2013 - 20:09

      According to the ad on the back page of the mX and from experience, yes.

      • superforever on 22/08/2013 - 20:09
        +1

        OK because sometime Outright ≠ unlocked.

        • TheContact on 22/08/2013 - 20:13
          +3

          For future reference, JB sell Telstra handsets. And all Telstra phones, with the exception of prepaid and iPhones are unlocked.

        • ironpaw on 22/08/2013 - 20:37
          +1

          Hmm, I bought this phone a few months ago and it was unlocked from the box…has Telstra crapware on it though

        • Jake D on 23/08/2013 - 13:27

          FYI for anyone interested, these come with some Telstra BLoatware, but east enough to deal with.

  • aladdin on 22/08/2013 - 20:29

    tempted but may be not because of battery capacity + non-removable. >.<

    • ESEMCE on 22/08/2013 - 21:30
      +1

      the battery is removable (it's not soldered in), but you needed to disassemble (undoing 2 screws) to access it.

  • ttkc on 22/08/2013 - 20:31

    Is this phone similar to or better than the Samsung Galaxy S3? Which one to buy if same price?

    • lachyzee on 22/08/2013 - 20:33
      +2

      I'd buy this. Look them up on GSM Arena and compare.

      S3 has no 4G

      http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4238&idPhone2=…

      • chewbot on 22/08/2013 - 20:51
        +1

        There is a 3G and a 4G version of the S3. I have the 4G. It also has 2GB RAM (versus the 3G's 1)and arguably worse battery performance.

        As to which one is better i dunno.

        • lachyzee on 22/08/2013 - 20:52

          Fair enough, didn't realise it could come with 4G.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2013 - 21:03

          S3 has a battery that is removable. You can change the stock battery and replace it with something like zero lemon.

    • Make it so on 22/08/2013 - 21:50

      This one has a higher res camera.

  • lachyzee on 22/08/2013 - 20:32
    +4

    Good phone. I have one from last $388 deal.

    Can be rooted and CM added since its very similar to a Nexus. So you'll never be too far behind the curve Android wise.

    Only thing is, this is a TELSTRA model, meaning that it will work best with Telstra networks. It essentially won't work on Optus rural 3G. It has no physical branding and isn't locked, just some network/radio changes.

    If you want a LG OG that will work on all networks properly, get the Kogan version.

    • aladdin on 22/08/2013 - 20:36

      how is the battery life?

      • lachyzee on 22/08/2013 - 20:41
        +2

        Just fine, better on CM than stock in my experience. And even better if you make good use of things like Tasker and Juice Defender etc.

        4G is what will drain your battery quickly, so either turn it on and off manually when you need it or use something to automate the process.

        I can get 2 days of normal use.

        I'd get the Kogan one for more network compatibility though.

      • This Guy on 22/08/2013 - 23:12
        +1

        Reasonable. Battery lasts ~14 hours for me with heavy usage. Light usage I get around two days and recharge around 30%.

    • cosjav on 22/08/2013 - 21:18

      I was thinking of getting this so I can claim the GST back when I fly out next week. Are you saying that this is not worth getting if you are on the Optus network?

      • ESEMCE on 22/08/2013 - 21:34

        I'm using mine on Optus. no worries at all, except when I go country.
        still get calls and texts in the country through the 2G network, but no 3G, which isn't a huge issue given I'm 99% on my folks WiFi anyway.

        • ironworthy on 22/08/2013 - 21:47

          So 3G's fine in metro areas?

        • ESEMCE on 23/08/2013 - 08:13

          yep.. same as any other 3G phone on Optus. (if not slightly better.. I find that mine holds on to signal better than my Galaxy S did.)

  • TightBum on 22/08/2013 - 20:38

    Keep in mind it only has 32gb of internal memory and no microsd slot from the looks of it

    • aladdin on 22/08/2013 - 20:53

      +1 for me >.<, personally preferred with microsd slot.

    • Jake D on 23/08/2013 - 13:28
      -1

      Incorrect. There is MicroSD.

      • ESEMCE on 23/08/2013 - 14:38

        Micro SD is only in US models.
        There is no MicroSD in the e975/e975k

        • Jake D on 28/08/2013 - 16:32

          I stand corrected. I guess the one I just bought on ebay is either imported stock or poorly described.

  • Grandslam on 22/08/2013 - 21:09
    +1

    I have this phone and confirm it's a winner.

  • ironworthy on 22/08/2013 - 21:15

    will this work with with a vaya sim (which uses optus i believe)?

    • scrimshaw on 22/08/2013 - 21:20
      +1

      It would, but you'd be missing out on 900mhz band.

  • mr_vino89 on 22/08/2013 - 21:49
    +1

    This deal was posted back in May for the same price which made it a good price. It should really be cheaper by now… nonetheless still a great phone.

    • Windows7forever on 23/08/2013 - 10:49

      Exchange rates have fallen, go figure :(

    • Jake D on 23/08/2013 - 13:29

      It's still almost $500 from a lot of other places.

  • freakitude on 22/08/2013 - 21:57
    +1

    how it compares with nexus 4 performance wise.

    • naira on 22/08/2013 - 22:32
      +2

      my wife has nexus 4 and I got LG Optimus G. For me, the LG have better screen colour display. Screen is actually bigger because the home button is on it's own row and not part of the screen. Somehow when I had my iphone 4, I always had signal issue in the bus stop under the building in Myer Brisbane but the LG has pretty good signal and I can now make calls. I do like the software that came with it.

    • freakitude on 22/08/2013 - 23:47
      +1

      edit: looked around

      bigger screen, better camera, expandable memory. i wont need any of these.

      for my needs nexus 4 wins.

    • ESEMCE on 23/08/2013 - 08:17
      +1

      A little slower due to bloat in LG's OS..
      If you flash Cyanogenmod, you get better performance than the Nexus from benchmarks I've seen.

  • windows7 on 22/08/2013 - 22:51

    Does it come with the wireless display adapter?

    • This Guy on 22/08/2013 - 23:18

      They did in during the last deal. It was in a second box shrink wrapped to the E975 box. The E975 won't let you use wifi and miracast at the same time though, so I'm still trying to think of something interesting to do with it.

      • ESEMCE on 23/08/2013 - 08:15
        +1

        The E975 won't let you use wifi and miracast at the same time though

        Actually, it will…(despite what it says in the manual)
        I've used mine to stream Netflix from my phone to the TV.

        To answer the OP though, I'm guessing not. That deal was for the first 1000 (or perhaps it was 5000) handsets only.

    • xdzzy on 23/08/2013 - 11:56
      +1

      grabed one from City JBHiFi, yes they gave the adapter and with free case / screen film.

      • cart on 23/08/2013 - 16:34

        Thanks Xdzzy,

        I read your comment and asked the sales person about it. she is ordering one from a different JB hi-fi store (otherwise I would have just bought the phone without the wireless adapter).

        P.S. This is not my life story and I don't have a cat!

      • Zippy7 on 23/08/2013 - 22:14

        You must've got the last one! I saw the case earlier this week (was considering at 446).
        Was happy enough to buy today, disappointed on missing out on the case/film :)

      • waylander on 24/08/2013 - 17:35

        I asked around about the free case and most stores didn't even have any :/

    • cart on 23/08/2013 - 16:32

      My local JB hi-fi doesn't have the wireless adapter but they are happy to order one from a different store.

  • This Guy on 22/08/2013 - 23:00

    Great phone. Got one from the last JB deal. Glass back shattered from 5cm drop on to flat rock on mine (slid out of pocket while laying down). Glass back still has tiny glass pieces that come off when touching back.

    Highly recommend case if purchasing (~$5 for two on ebay).

    • Windows7forever on 23/08/2013 - 10:51

      I'd recommend a good protective case for any smart phone for that matter. Gorilla glass is kind of overrated marketing hype.

      • Jake D on 23/08/2013 - 13:32
        +1

        I'd recommend phone manufacturers stop making glass backs, but I doubt they'd listen to me.

      • This Guy on 23/08/2013 - 16:05

        It looks like it was just a glass back, not gorilla glass. I honestly thought it was fake carbon fibre/plastic on the back. I didn't notice it was glass until it shattered.

    • dtns on 23/08/2013 - 14:20

      Can i have url link…Thanks?

      • This Guy on 23/08/2013 - 16:07

        Last deal: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/101790

        Is that what you were after?

        Edit: The E973 case will fit. ebay has tons of them. Search "LG e973 case". I bought mine from an Aussie seller for a little more so I didn't have to wait a month.

  • vash12 on 23/08/2013 - 10:15

    Got my S3 4g for 450 from UM few days ago… Should of got this instead :(
    Oh well

    • scud70 on 23/08/2013 - 10:37

      No offense to the LG owners out there.. but for $70 more i'd buy a Samsung phone which has more chance of future software updates and fixes than one from LG … they are notorious with lack of on going support (spoken from experience) … it went as far as putting me off android altogether … HTC One brought me back to the dark side (from apple to android) ..loll

      • vash12 on 23/08/2013 - 11:34

        Thanks for the info. Wasn't a bad choice after all I guess

      • sourdawg on 23/08/2013 - 14:17

        Except of course Android 4.2 came out 10 months ago and flagship devices (S3 & Note 2) from then are still on 4.1.2

      • ESEMCE on 23/08/2013 - 14:40
        +1

        LG have committed to 4.3 for the Optimus G

        Plus who cares what LG do.. The phone is a Nexus 4 with a few extra features..root it and flash Cyanogenmod!

    • elmarino on 23/08/2013 - 10:59

      Yeah and you also have a micro sd card slot. I'm going to buy a s3 4g to, what is UM ? cause the price is better than kogan ! I'm really interested

  • ironworthy on 23/08/2013 - 10:43

    Just bought one, still comes with the bonus dongle

  • HTID09 on 23/08/2013 - 11:27

    Does this come in white? Might actually buy one since the Note 2 doesnt seem to be going down anymore with the bad exchange rates and all

    • pisoj1 on 23/08/2013 - 11:58

      I bought one yesterday (note 2) from optus for $552.

  • MrLeE on 23/08/2013 - 13:19

    Just bought one of these from another source:

    Note its a pin style like iphone simcard entry (Since its non removable battery).

    And it's Micro SimCard

  • mponderosa on 23/08/2013 - 14:19
    +2

    Kogan sells this for $359 with free shipping, http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/lg-optimus-g-e975-4g-32gb-black/

    Is JB selling E975 model such as Kogan?

    • ESEMCE on 23/08/2013 - 14:41

      JB sell the e975k
      The Telstra Specific model.

      • JuryWheel on 23/08/2013 - 16:38

        Differences?

        • ESEMCE on 26/08/2013 - 10:56

          e97s is Optus 3G compatible (2100/900MHz)
          e975k is Telstra 3G compatible (2100/850MHz)

        • JuryWheel on 26/08/2013 - 14:15

          So neither will do both Telstra AND Optus 3G and 4G??

        • ESEMCE on 26/08/2013 - 14:50

          Correct.

    • iChopstick on 23/08/2013 - 17:44

      Surely local warranty is worth more than $29

      • JuryWheel on 23/08/2013 - 19:05

        No Telstra bloat ware and from what someone else's aid, better country reception if on Optus?

  • elmarino on 23/08/2013 - 17:30

    Hey guys I know its not the best place to post, but what would be the cheapest place to get a samsung galaxy s4 4G 16Gb or 32Gb ? thanks in advance if you have the deal !

  • butter on 24/08/2013 - 22:20

    Will this one work with Telstra NextG? Specifically Aldi 3G?

    • ironpaw on 25/08/2013 - 01:20

      Well, its a Telstra phone…so it'd better work with Telstra NextG!

      • butter on 25/08/2013 - 01:28
        -1

        All the info I've found online points to the fact that an E975 only does 900/2100 on 3G.

        It might support Telstra on 4G up by the look of it it doesn't do 850 on 3G…

        Am I missing something here?

        • scrimshaw on 25/08/2013 - 07:35
          +1

          E975 only does 900/2100 on 3G.

          This one is the E975K. Telstra specific model.

  • JuryWheel on 25/08/2013 - 07:55

    are there many phones out there with similar specs that support ALL frequencies used by Optus and Telstra in Aust?

    • ESEMCE on 26/08/2013 - 10:58

      Most of them..
      S3/S4 (although 4G s3 doesn't)
      Xperia Z
      Nexus 4 (I think)
      HTC One X and One

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