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Apple iPhone 5C $699 at Kogan

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mooreshady on 20/09/2013 - 14:46 kogan.com (808 clicks)
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  • Rode on 20/09/2013 - 14:49

    Still so pricey though.

  • w8e2x on 20/09/2013 - 14:49
    +63

    wow! so cheap o.0
    must be a pricing error

      • foobar on 20/09/2013 - 14:56
        +27

        Whoosh…

        • scud70 on 20/09/2013 - 14:57

          HAHAHAHAHAHAHA yep .. WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH

      • w8e2x on 20/09/2013 - 15:00
        +14

        Does this help?

        • scud70 on 20/09/2013 - 15:01
          -1

          hahahahahahahahaha … lets see if it does!

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 15:33
      +1

      Is this really the 'cheaper iphone'? Who considers $699 cheap??

      • accessdenied on 20/09/2013 - 15:42
        +7

        Tim cook Does

        • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 16:45
          +1

          assuming from your Caps that you meant "Tim cook Dies(!)"

      • johnyBgood on 20/09/2013 - 16:46
        +1

        It's all rumours, they never intended to sell cheap phone.

        *We never had an objective to sell a low-cost phone, Our primary objective is to sell a great phone and provide a great experience, and we figured out a way to do it at a lower cost. - Tim Cook *

        [http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_24134002/apple-ceo-tim-cook-says-iphone-5c-wasnt]

        • bchliu on 20/09/2013 - 16:52
          +4

          I would agree if the hardware was identical between the 5s and 5c with only the metal case differences. But the 5c is identical to the previous model, 12 months old then its not "cheaper" by any means. Other competitors will drop their price by 33% after 12 months in order to be competitive.

          Funny how they have "invented" a new way to sell their iPhones with Plastic when they have been giving their competitors Cr@p over the years on their use of Plastic (eg. LG, Samsung, Sony etc). Again goes to show how hypocritical Apple is.

        • hangdog on 20/09/2013 - 17:43
          +3

          Funny how they have "invented" a new way to sell their iPhones with Plastic when they have been giving their competitors
          Cr@p over the years on their use of Plastic (eg. LG, Samsung, Sony etc). Again goes to show how hypocritical Apple is.

          Er…have you forgotten that the 2008 iPhone 3G and 2009 3GS had plastic backs, as does the 2012 5th gen iPod Touch? Don't get indignant over Apple because of made-up stories.

  • Aap Ke Papa on 20/09/2013 - 14:50
    +9

    No Crap for me thanks!

    • Roary on 20/09/2013 - 15:18
      +4

      5Negitives

  • creeps_bay on 20/09/2013 - 14:57
    -6

    iHate iPhone. The Same old iCrap, with Different iColors and iSize.
    Same with iOS7, same OLD iOS with different iColors and significantly iSmall improvements which most fo which is already present with Android.

    • BrianGriffin on 20/09/2013 - 15:02
      +5

      I don't understand why you hate apple, you think it's crap and android is better, just stay away from it, what apple have done to you?

      • creeps_bay on 20/09/2013 - 15:14
        +5

        You can Neg my post, I don't hate apple, they have revolutionize the market.
        What I hate is, only with tiny changes to a device and asking hefty price is a rip off.. And people still line up to see something which ain't much different from existing product

        • Jorkus on 20/09/2013 - 15:20
          +10

          Cool, don't buy it… Better yet, go about your day and don't even think about it.

          But seriously, this is $40 cheaper than Apple ($739)… I would buy local for the support in this case, You're already spending $700 anyway.

        • dryandra on 20/09/2013 - 15:28

          The you would appreciate this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpH4hrV38J0

        • w8e2x on 20/09/2013 - 15:28
          +5

          Yeah… what's another $40
          Not like you can get another smartphone for it or anything— oh wait…

        • AlexF on 20/09/2013 - 16:22

          Cool, don't buy it… Better yet, go about your day and don't even think about it.

          That'd be too hard. Non-iDevice owners need to constantly reassure themselves the reason they don't one is because it's <insert criticism>, hence the trolling. Quite sad, really.

        • shkippy on 20/09/2013 - 16:33

          Apple vs Android: its a fight that isn't going to end any time soon.
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-U4Yr9UNBo

        • BrianGriffin on 20/09/2013 - 17:02
          +5

          You are not the only smart guy in the world, people choose to buy iPhone not because they are too stupid to see the shortcomings, they may like the style or the UI or they just like the brand, so what? They like to pay the price for those, what's wrong?

          BTW, the 5s upgrade isn't tiny change at all, the new A7 CPU is a true beast.

        • Mikeologos on 20/09/2013 - 17:21

          Ok, I'm an android guy, previously IOS, and want to say that your comment completely disproves your point.

          Hope you notice that.

    • Suzuki on 20/09/2013 - 15:10
      +3

      Thats your opinion with Apple. I am fine with Apple. I really like using my iPhone with iOS 7. I don't need most of the gimmicky features on Android; most of them are useless. If you don't like Apple, fine, stay away from it.

      • OutOfComplaintForms on 20/09/2013 - 18:35
        -4

        Because fingerprint scanning is not gimmicky at all…
        Give me a break <insert eyeroll>

    • jjcf on 20/09/2013 - 15:15
      +11

      I get it. You put an 'i' in front of words to make fun of a consumer product which isn't suited to your budget or preferences!

      iComedy.

    • Roary on 20/09/2013 - 15:17
      -2

      If it wasn't for apple then andriod might not have ever existed
      http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/05/20/google.io.keyn…

      • Kaboda on 20/09/2013 - 16:15
        +1

        That one link must justify such a statement.

    • KLoNe on 20/09/2013 - 18:51
      +2

      Even if you hate Apple, don't speak like a 12yr retard - you're giving the Android crowd a bad name.
      You were probably an Apple fanboy 18 months ago anyway.

  • cyrax83 on 20/09/2013 - 14:57
    +2

    Crap phone, crap company.

    • Roary on 20/09/2013 - 15:18
      +11

      crap comments

      • msmhw on 20/09/2013 - 16:16

        Crap replay

        • johnyBgood on 20/09/2013 - 16:29
          +8

          Crap spelling

        • brent3000 on 20/09/2013 - 16:42
          +7

          CCCCCCCC-COMBO BREAKER

        • msmhw on 20/09/2013 - 18:07
          -3

          Crap auto-correction

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 15:24
      +2

      And the vote battle begins. Apple fanboys vs Rest of world

      • c0balt on 20/09/2013 - 16:21
        +5

        It could also be seen at as Android fanboys vs rest of the world.

        If your a fanboy for any product/company, you're a fool.

        • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 16:45
          -3

          only an applefanboy would say that

        • Roary on 20/09/2013 - 17:27
          +2

          only an applefanboy would say that

          and only an android fanboy would say that

  • rekabkram on 20/09/2013 - 14:58
    +3

    The 5C doesn't have touch ID as listed in the description, that's a feature on the 5S.

    • scud70 on 20/09/2013 - 15:00

      oh dear another case of false advertising… so basically that means its a iPhone 5 in technicolor .. :P

    • _Bruce_ on 20/09/2013 - 15:23

      Technically it was listed as a feature of iOS, I have clarified.

      • Rookie117 on 20/09/2013 - 15:30

        So remove it from this post. It's irrelevant to this deal.

      • rekabkram on 20/09/2013 - 15:31
        +1

        Just thought it was worth pointing out, not everyone follows tech news and they may have heard that the new iPhone features a fingerprint scanner called 'touch ID'. Given that the 5c is technically a new iPhone it needed to be pointed out.

  • fishandchips on 20/09/2013 - 15:00

    iLove iPhone

    • scud70 on 20/09/2013 - 15:00
      +8

      iLove Fish and Chips :D

        • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 17:10
          +1

          Can't neg deals because they aren't in your interest. please read the rules.

  • c0balt on 20/09/2013 - 15:05
    +4

    Mods would it be possible to remove the comments section for this post? It's obvious from the above comments that it would be the most civil thing to do.

    • scud70 on 20/09/2013 - 15:09
      +5

      why? just a bit of fun :) don't take it so personally

        • Jorkus on 20/09/2013 - 15:23
          +3

          People can't be trusted to be objective in an Apple post on OzBargain…

        • ranma on 20/09/2013 - 15:27
          -4

          You mean Apple fanbois can't be trusted to be objective in an Apple post, yes?

        • Jorkus on 20/09/2013 - 15:46
          +3

          Errr… I think you'll find it's mostly Apple haters.

  • mirovich on 20/09/2013 - 15:05
    +10

    Don't forget its "beautifully, unapologetically plastic"

    • Peace Maker on 20/09/2013 - 15:28
      +3

      Apologise damn you! ,shakes fist.

    • nexus4 on 20/09/2013 - 15:55
      +1

      But is it still magical? Trying to decide whether to get this or the 5S, which one has more magic??

      • w8e2x on 20/09/2013 - 15:59
        +1

        just get both… isn't that the Apple spirit?

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 15:22
    +1

    pricing error

  • ObiVanKanobi on 20/09/2013 - 15:29

    given Kogan's price is not really that big a discount, why dont we stop buying from Kogan for a while. Serves them right for koganning all of us with the S4

    • superkieu on 20/09/2013 - 15:36

      yes that should count as 1 strike.

      2 strikes and you're out Kogan

      • ObiVanKanobi on 20/09/2013 - 17:04

        Well, kogan is not always the cheapest.. there are other suppliers too..

  • Kelalako on 20/09/2013 - 15:33
    +1

    wow. that price.

  • highdealer on 20/09/2013 - 15:33
    +2

    I dont understand how this is a bargain when you can get an iphone 5 for cheaper. This phone made out of plastic is some how even heavier than the iphone 5.

    http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/apple-iphone-5-16gb-black-networ…

      • rekabkram on 20/09/2013 - 15:45
        +12

        The 5S has a fingerprint scanner, 64-bit processor and a better camera sensor front and back.

        The 5C is basically the iPhone 5 in a plastic shell so that it can be manufactured cheaper while selling units because of it's new look and price point.

        To reiterate, the 5C does not have a fingerprint scanner, does not have a 64-bit processor. It does have a better front facing camera than the 5 and more LTE bands.

      • _Bruce_ on 20/09/2013 - 15:46

        5c has fingerprint scanner, 64-bit processor and a better camera

        Definately doesn't have the fingerprint scanner or a 64 bbit processor. Not sure about the camera.

  • superkieu on 20/09/2013 - 15:34
    +15

    My feelings towards Apple is full of love and hate.

    I hate Steve Jobs (I hate the bastard) but I love his ideas.
    I hate Apple's attitude but I love their products.
    I love the user experience via Apple ecosystem but I hate the stupid restrictions and blatant cashgrabs.
    I love IOS apps but I hate iTunes

    as for this deal, there isn't enough new stuff in the 5C to make the upgrade worthwhile.
    (Apple even use cheaper materials on these phones - these bastards are cutting corners.)

    and before you ask: I have iphone and android phone, ipad and android tablets, Mac and PC computers

  • A3Australia on 20/09/2013 - 15:44
    +8

    I do not think this is a bargain. Only $40 less than local AU price. A local warranty of up to two years, and out of warranty support (a replacement phone at a reduced price), is worth far more than $40.

    • Roary on 20/09/2013 - 15:49
      -3

      So its not a bargain coz its only $40 cheaper.. ok

      • CarbonTwelve on 20/09/2013 - 17:02

        Not sure why that's hard to understand. If he believes the extra warranty and out of warranty support is worth more than $40, then getting it $40 cheaper without that stuff isn't a bargain.

        I was expecting the neg votes here to just be Kogan bashing, but A3Australia's reasoning is quite valid.

      • A3Australia on 20/09/2013 - 17:38
        +2

        So its not a bargain coz its only $40 cheaper.. ok

        You do not appear to have read my comment.

        I do not believe this is a bargain because a local warranty of up to two years, and out of warranty support (a replacement phone at a reduced price), is worth far more than $40.

    • mooreshady on 20/09/2013 - 15:51
      +2

      fair enough..lol.. just appeared in my email :)

      never bought anything from them yet……..so i go according to price drop on day one released.

      Unlike Samsung, day one, already drop by at least $50. Apple goods rarely or maybe only 20-30 dollars.

      • apoptygma on 20/09/2013 - 17:17

        I seem to have accidentally negged the deal itself and am unable to to undo that. Sorry :S

    • cashless on 20/09/2013 - 16:26
      +1

      Agree - not worth the $40 price drop to switch to a 'kogan' warranty.
      I have returned 2 phones under warranty this year, one to Kogan (nokia 820) and another to an Apple store (iphone5).

      Both went smoothly enough, but with Kogan the whole process took nearly 2 weeks (reporting the problem, awaiting return labels etc etc.)In the end I got a store credit.
      The iphone 5 - I walked into the store and had an apple rep replace it within 10 mins.

    • accessdenied on 20/09/2013 - 16:43

      mate. Apple warranty doesnot get void if your phone is not Aus stock. You can still get it replaced from apple…

      • A3Australia on 20/09/2013 - 17:41

        mate. Apple warranty doesnot get void if your phone is not Aus stock. You can still get it replaced from apple…

        Mate, mate, check your claim before making such a statement. Do you really want to wait while it is sent back there? Or to have a perhaps 'dodgy' repair done in Australia by some unauthorised repair shop?

        Yes, the phone would still be covered by Apple in the market from which it came - perhaps Hong Kong, perhaps not.

        However, iPhones from Hong Kong (and who knows where with Kogan) are not covered by Apple Australia's warranty, nor can they make use of Apple Australia's 'out of warranty' replacement scheme.

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2013 - 17:11
      +1

      assuming this is a grey import, very valid point.

  • beeze on 20/09/2013 - 15:54
    +1

    You can get a new Nexus 4 for $300 now from Playstore.

    Not the same phone, cant really compare, just saying…

    • scud70 on 20/09/2013 - 16:01
      +2

      maybe we can sticky tape two of them together .. double the features! and save $99 hehe

    • _Bruce_ on 20/09/2013 - 16:02
      +2

      just saying…

      That you could buy a lot of coloured cases for $400? Or Chocolate?

  • Kaboda on 20/09/2013 - 16:02
    +2

    'Bargain' ?

  • bonbon on 20/09/2013 - 16:02
    +3

    $699 ???? Really?

  • vinc on 20/09/2013 - 16:21
    +1

    deal is real, cuz in hongkong you can easily get the rubber 5 C for around $600. However, from Kogan, no deal. Just don't want to be koganed.

  • Folly on 20/09/2013 - 16:23
    +1

    If only Kogan had Beats by Dre on sale at the moment and this post could be the trifecta of OzBargain vitriol: apple + beats + kogan.

    Oh well, I'll settle for the double. I look forward to reading the comments.

  • Marty131 on 20/09/2013 - 16:24
    -1

    This is not a bargain, it's only $99 in the US! How can Apple do this to Aussies when the exchange rate is almost the same?

    • Folly on 20/09/2013 - 16:29
      +2

      Must be a conspiracy. Lol :D

    • antler on 20/09/2013 - 16:34
      +2

      If it's sarcasm, I'm not getting it…

      It's $99 + an expensive 24 month plan (which gives you less included benefits than what you get here).

      • Marty131 on 20/09/2013 - 16:46

        Hehe. The amount of people that fall for it is quite amusing. It doesn't help when aussie FTA tv reports also state it is $99 in the US (with no mention of a contract).

        What I don't understand is why anyone would go for a 5C in the US when a 5S is only $100 more….

        • _Bruce_ on 20/09/2013 - 16:53
          +3

          What I don't understand is why anyone would go for a 5C in the US when a 5S is only $100 more….

          This is exactly why the 5C even exists. It makes the 5S look like a good deal.

        • apoptygma on 20/09/2013 - 17:08
          +2

          What gets me is when we start saying two iphone models are 'only' $100 different in price…
          I think the last 3 phones I owned cost <200 and i finally sprung and bought myself the expensive google flagship phone for ~$350 when it came out.
          It's a phone… what does it do that makes it worth the better part of $1000?
          Most laptops cost this much, you can buy a 50+ inch HD television for this much…

        • stevelo on 20/09/2013 - 17:30
          -1

          some people need a nice phone to match their suit, handbag etc, you can't bring your HDTV around……. but i am still using iPhone 4, probably because i don't have a nice suite ^_^

    • lala1911 on 20/09/2013 - 16:52
      +2

      Hey I can get it for $0 in Australia on a hefty 24 month contract too..

  • Frozensage on 20/09/2013 - 16:36
    +3

    why do ppl get so offended when i spend my own money to buy what's best for me?

    • antler on 20/09/2013 - 16:40
      +3

      Because they need to make themselves feel better by justifying their choice and their (apparent) superiority. It's kinda sad when you think about it.

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