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Microsoft Lumia 640 (Optus Locked) $99 @ Target in-Store

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Microsoft Lumia 640 (Optus Locked) $99 @ Target in-Store
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Lsilentsoar on 20/04/2016 - 14:09 target.com.au (1886 clicks)
Last edited 20/04/2016 - 14:25 by 1 other user

Purchased one of these at Target The Glen (VIC) for $99, reduced from $179.

4 in stock at 2pm today, not sure about other stores.

DISPLAY
5", IPS LCD, HD720 (1280 x 720)

SIZE (H X W X D)
141.3 x 72.2 x 8.85 mm

WEIGHT
143g

COLOR
Black

PROCESSOR
1.2GHz Quad core processor

RAM
1GB

INTERNAL MEMORY
Up to 8GB

EXPANDABLE MEMORY
Support MicroSD (up to 128GB)

CAMERA
Rear: 8Mpix
Front: HD 0.9 MP wide angle

VIDEO
1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps

CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth: V4.0
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
GPS: Yes
NFC: Yes
3.5mm audio jack: Yes
FM radio: Yes

OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows Phone 8.1

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
Audio playback codecs: AAC LC, AMR-NB, GSM FR, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, MP3, WMA 10 Pro, WMA 9
Audio playback file formats: 3G2, 3GP, AAC, AMR, ASF, M4A, MP3, MP4, WMA

SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS
Video playback codecs: H.263, H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, VC-1, Windows video
Video playback file formats: 3G2, 3GP, AVI, M4V, MOV, MP4, WMV

SIM CARD COMPATIBILITY
Micro SIM

3G NETWORK
850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz

4G NETWORK
Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz), Band 17 (700MHz), Band 20 (800MHz), Band 28 (700 MHz), TDD-LTE: 38, 40

BATTERY CAPACITY
2,500 mAh

BATTERY INTERNET USE
3G standby time: Up to 28 days
3G talk time: Up to 17.9 hours
Web browsing: Up to 10.3 hours
Video playback: Up to 8.4 hours
Audio playback: Up to 86 hours

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closed Comments

  • teehee on 20/04/2016 - 14:13

    How much to unlock?

    • babo on 20/04/2016 - 14:41
      +1

      $25 from an external service
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/226758#comment-3317550

      but could be free with an online chat with Optus - say you are going overseas

      • unity1 on 20/04/2016 - 14:54
        +6

        Why does going overseas make a difference? They will still say yes it can be unlocked but you still have to pay a fee

        • babo on 20/04/2016 - 16:05
          +5

          Well me and others on whirlpool and ozb have confirmed that it works, free of charge

          Also note that I did this a few days after I received the phone and was not an existing Optus customer

        • unity1 on 20/04/2016 - 16:43
          -7

          @babo: Yes, but what's the rationale for them giving the unlock free? If I was the CSR I would tell the customer if they can afford an overseas holiday then they can afford the unlock fee.

        • babo on 20/04/2016 - 16:46
          +5

          I wouldn't know I don't work there.

          If it works, why question it? Can't hurt to try

    • sween64 on 20/04/2016 - 15:30
      +3

      $80 from Optus if you haven't recharged that much.

      Provided that you've recharged your Prepaid service to a minimum/accumulated amount of $80 there is no fee, otherwise a fee of $80 will apply to unlock your prepaid handset regardless of the amount you've already recharged.

      Optus.com.au/unlock

      • user01 on 20/04/2016 - 16:22

        Do i have to recharge the bundled sim card/number, or any optus sim that i already have. ?

        • sween64 on 20/04/2016 - 16:48

          Not sure.

        • kronicmacstigator on 20/04/2016 - 17:52

          The bundled sim sadly :( But… you can port your number across to the new sim

  • dorian_gray on 20/04/2016 - 14:13
    +14

    The description on the website says it is machine-washable. I guess that saves me from using micro-fibre cloth in cleaning the phone?

    • 2stroksmokr on 20/04/2016 - 14:26
      +10

      Its not mower-resistant though. Mowed over mine, phone 0 lawn +1

      • joshk on 20/04/2016 - 14:51
        +12

        How does the lawn win in this scenario?

        • SkyPuppy on 20/04/2016 - 14:55

          Biodegradable fertilizer?

        • Nukkels on 20/04/2016 - 15:55
          +1

          @SkyPuppy:

          Silicon = rocks. Plants = paper… Lawn wins.

      • Cheeper on 20/04/2016 - 22:34

        Read the owners manual next time… it clearly states not mower proof !!

  • wosdam on 20/04/2016 - 14:15
    -1

    Can I put android on this?

    • ripesashimi on 20/04/2016 - 15:05
      +1

      You can as there are some Chinese phones which run both Android and WP. Problem is Android runs 1 trillion tasks in background and the processor on this phone will explode.

      • Ronnnie on 20/04/2016 - 16:04

        Windows phone can be pretty annoying shutting down processes to conseve memory all the time. Keep having to reopen the app store so the phone will just update the apps. Takes around 2 hours to put windows 10 on. Then you have to do factory reset to install language and keyboard. Then you have to update all your apps, which can take another hour, unless you sit next to the phone and keep the app store open. I think I'd rather have some lag and be able to have stuff get done in the background. Lol

    • redhaze1 on 20/04/2016 - 15:25
      +2

      According to the product features it already has "Android 5.0"! :)

  • Ronnnie on 20/04/2016 - 14:16

    Android would run poor on these specs I'd imagine.

    This phone is moto g 2013 specs. So if you want an Android equivalent that would be the go. However the moto g camera isn't as good and doesn't support the bands this phone does.

    • garage sale on 20/04/2016 - 14:50

      It designed to integrate with your windows ecosystem eg office 365 one drive outlook etc.

    • BW296 on 20/04/2016 - 14:58
      +10

      Seriously?

      Read the comments

      • StewBalls on 20/04/2016 - 17:09
        +1

        Wot…there's comments? :o

  • DrDuck on 20/04/2016 - 15:01

    FYI Microsoft says the Lumia 640 will get Windows 10 at some point:

    We're excited to announce that Windows 10 is being made available to the following Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1 Denim: Lumia 1520, Lumia 930, Lumia 830, Lumia 735, Lumia 730, Lumia 640 XL, Lumia 640, Lumia 635 (1 GB RAM), Lumia 540, Lumia 535, Lumia 532, Lumia 435, and Lumia 430.1

    source

    • SthSwindle on 20/04/2016 - 15:05
      +7

      Have Windows 10 (Insider preview) running on mine at the moment. solid, speedy and great value for $.
      RE: Unlocking - Use Google and find some tech/dev sites. They supply method and software to unlock this phone.

      • Ronnnie on 20/04/2016 - 16:06

        Set it to production builds, its the same versions as the released builds.

      • ubcool on 21/04/2016 - 19:07

        how did you get windows 10 on it , i downloaded windows insider but it says ther are no builds available ?

        • BobD on 22/04/2016 - 07:36
          +1

          get the Upgrade Advisor from the Store. Run it to check for compatibility and then it offers Win 10.

        • ubcool on 26/04/2016 - 17:14

          @BobD: thank you :) , are there any good new features to know about? at the moment all i can see is a slightly nice interface?

    • portraitly on 20/04/2016 - 15:27
      +1

      My wife's phone L640 is already running Win 10. So is my Lumia 730. Works like a charm.

    • babo on 20/04/2016 - 16:10

      It became available a few weeks ago via the Upgrade Advisor app. Haven't tried the new OS yet though

      • gjk on 20/04/2016 - 16:28

        Thanks for the info - downloading Windows 10 now. Any massive noticeable improvements?

        • darmz on 20/04/2016 - 20:25
          +1

          I upgraded my Mrs Lumia 640 to Windows 10. Some new fonts and a cleaner layout are what I noticed straight away. The good thing is I didn't notice a speed decrease or anything like that. Seems really stable. I did notice however it chewed the battery as she would easily get a days usage out of it and with Windows 10 it was dying at 4pm. I had to turn off a lot of push settings and funky things like the double tap to wake function. There was another update to the phone a couple of days ago so that also might have fixed the power drain issue she was experiencing. But… as of right now its working perfectly and it easily lasts into the second day.

        • Repi on 20/04/2016 - 22:01
          +1

          Not what I expected, chews more battery, Cortana slowed right down, USB on the go still doesn't work, Windows backup copies pictures multiple times to the PC, SMS still not accessible anywhere except on the phone itself. Then again, for what I paid for the phone it's OK.

      • Boodek on 20/04/2016 - 21:00

        Not for Telstra 640's. We're still waiting. Advisor says to be patient!

  • Javin on 20/04/2016 - 15:06

    Anyone got this ,i need to know it worth moving from android to windows

    • harkoliar on 20/04/2016 - 15:19

      You have to do your research. I have both a windows phone and Nexus (android) tablet. Love both of them.

      I use my phone with minimal apps and tablet for everything else. It's true there are more limitations with windows than with android. (App Eco system isnt as big). And of course your purchased apps won't go over to windows.

      Oh phone specs is average but the price is great. I bought for my wife for 170 last year.

    • Savas on 20/04/2016 - 15:19
      +2

      I have the XL version. I love Windows Phones, I feel like such a hipster.

      • ubcool on 20/04/2016 - 18:22
        +3

        lol i think hipsters are all Apple :)

        • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2016 - 05:23

          I thought they would be using old nokia tech like 3210….

          You know the saying color screens are too mainstream.

    • blamesociety on 20/04/2016 - 15:28
      +8

      I have this phone (Telstra though). Paid $179 at JB a month or two ago. It replaced my Nokia Lumia 925 which died and could not be resurrected. I loved the Nokia, and I love this phone. I only ever owned Android phones before, and there is definitely a lack of apps for Windows, but the reality is I used my phone for phone calls, messaging, email, calendar, social media and general surfing - I don't need seven apps to make fart noises. I highly recommend this phone,

      • raj koothrappali on 20/04/2016 - 17:09
        +1

        True. I have minion fart gun for that.

    • portraitly on 20/04/2016 - 15:29
      +2

      Purely depends on your need. Do a basic lookup on Windows store for your app requirements. If it meets your needs, switch. Else stick to Android. I use WP. I love it. Having said that, there are quite a few silly issues here and there.

    • StewBalls on 20/04/2016 - 17:12
      +1

      I haven't got this, I've got a Lumia 920…you'll wanna get ready for snappy UI response & great battery life first & foremost! ;)

      You'll also find there's not the same huge range of Talking Cat apps that are available to Android & iOS users…but you'll learn to live without them… :P

    • peterpeterpumpkin on 20/04/2016 - 20:26
      +2

      In short, no. Even Microsoft has pretty much thrown in the towel. Developers just can't be arsed developing for a third phone that constitutes 1% of the population. As mentioned there is a distinct lack of farting apps. A deal-breaker if you will.

  • boxall on 20/04/2016 - 15:10
    +2

    Target call it the Lumina…cool!

    • DrDuck on 20/04/2016 - 15:28
      +1

      LuminaTar(get) confirmed

  • Hoolio on 20/04/2016 - 16:01

    Pretty sure Virgin sims will work on this unlocked? Can anyone confirm?

    • Max Power on 20/04/2016 - 16:09
      +3

      Yes, Virgin sims will work on Optus-locked phones. Virgin uses the Optus network.

      • nidentify on 20/04/2016 - 16:11
        +1

        Max is right, works well on my amaysim, as long as it is optus network then will work

    • dexx on 20/04/2016 - 16:35

      Any carrier that uses the Optus network should work

  • twister292 on 20/04/2016 - 16:25

    I'd have a hard time recommending this phone for $100 considering Androids with similar chipsets can be had for less.

    That said, a + from me because still not a bad price for the phone.

    • dexx on 20/04/2016 - 16:35

      Which Android phones?

      • Ronnnie on 20/04/2016 - 17:12
        +7

        There's no $99 Android phones with these specs you can buy from a local retailer. You can get cheaper Android phones with slightly better SoC, but you won't get the 720p IPS screen or 8mp camera. This phone purely from a hardware POV is an incredible bargain. Its just whether windows phone has the apps you need, you can live with the poor browser and poor multi tasking. Most people who are in the market for a budget phone and don't need apps like snapchat and Google apps probably are satisfied.

      • twister292 on 20/04/2016 - 17:40

        LG Leon, ZTE 4GX Buzz…camera not as good, but they work fine because similar SoC and of course better app selection. Not to mention when cost of unlocking is considered, this phone is $125.

        • blamesociety on 20/04/2016 - 19:48
          -1

          Leon is RRP $149, has a smaller screen, lower res, poorer camera and shorter battery life. Ditto Buzz for $99. The Lumia 640 blows these two out of the water.

        • twister292 on 20/04/2016 - 19:49

          @blamesociety:

          Leon was $69 on special at Big W recently.

        • blamesociety on 20/04/2016 - 19:51
          -1

          Fair enough.

      • Cheeper on 20/04/2016 - 22:43

        Huawei Y635 $69 @ Coles.. not sure when deal expires.
        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/241897

    • twister292 on 20/04/2016 - 19:25

      Not sure why I got negged, I said I like the deal (hence the + vote), just that this phone won't be my foremost recommendation for the $125 price tag it carries after unlocking.

  • Phoebus on 20/04/2016 - 16:31
    +3

    I tried the Lumia 735 for a month last year. Awesome hardware for the price but in the end I went back to Android for the apps.
    The apps that are on WP are generally very inferior, when they exist at all.

    edit
    google tells me you can install a custom Android ROM on these now.
    I'll try. If this is true then this is AWESOME

    • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2016 - 17:42

      This I gotta see.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2016 - 16:41
    +1

    Pretty tempting for those who are Win curious (such as myself), but it's optus locked, darn

  • Mosher on 20/04/2016 - 16:43
    -1

    I bought one in january when I went prepaid

    I'm happy with it as I'm not a hipster

  • treeman on 20/04/2016 - 17:09
    +1

    Plenty of stock in SA. Marion Reynella and Edwardstown should all have a few in stock.

  • Zylam Marex on 20/04/2016 - 17:17
    -4

    Windows phone never again. Will probably do it again cause I love it, but never again. Never again.

    Holds iPhone tighter.

    • giventofly on 20/04/2016 - 18:26
      +4

      Personally, it's probably the nicest OS out there visually but crippled by the quality of apps and lack of Google services.

      • Zylam Marex on 21/04/2016 - 15:14
        +1

        Couldn't have said it better myself. I still have my Lumia 1020, pull it out every now and than and just get bombarded with good memories of the Os experience, but yea zero support or quality in apps, just isn't enough to survive.

  • Lil B on 20/04/2016 - 17:22
    +4

    For anyone that will try and purchase this, go to this link: https://www.facebook.com/targetaus/app/478909918920794/

    You can LIVE chat with them and see the current store stock status without ringing or even going in-store.

    Just a little tip, has helped me many of times with Target OzBargain deals.

    • brent0np on 21/04/2016 - 17:46

      Good tip however I tried this and found they provided stock levels but on two occasions didn't reflect what was actually in store. Ringing had a better result in QLD.

    • BobD on 21/04/2016 - 18:07

      I tried this and was informed that their info was up to 48 hours old. They suggested that I ring my local store and they had stock. However, if you didn't ask them about the deal then the price was $159. It may be cheap but they weren't advertising it in store.

  • seejay80 on 20/04/2016 - 17:24
    +1

    If you don't have any luck at your local Target Optus are selling it directly for $129. Yes it is $30 more but saves you from running around.
    http://www.optus.com.au/shop/prepaidmobile/microsoft/lumia-6…
    Looks like the price is good till 1 May

  • rolla76d on 20/04/2016 - 17:28

    Got one. Thank you OP. One more in stock in Chatswoos Westfield.

  • annarchon on 20/04/2016 - 17:43

    If anyone can find one. DSE is selling them for 75. I think Voda and Telstra? Can't remember exactly.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2016 - 17:49
    -1

    Resolution seems quite low, any comment?

    • Max Power on 20/04/2016 - 17:57
      +2

      Better DPI than the monitor you're probably reading from right now.
      1280 x 720 for 5" is plenty.

      • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2016 - 17:59

        Actually it's exactly double that and it's significantly further away compared to how I hold my phone :(

        Edit: Res is double, not DPI

        • ubcool on 24/04/2016 - 20:55

          low for a $99 phone ? err dont think so…

  • kronicmacstigator on 20/04/2016 - 17:53
    -3

    Just grabbed a dick for $71.60.

  • GregRust on 20/04/2016 - 18:00
    +3

    Bought one in December and very happy with it. Has most of the popular apps I need for social networking, banking etc. Can't imagine a better phone for the price.

    Screen is nice and I'm pretty sure its Gorilla Glass too. Great value.

  • Timfoo on 20/04/2016 - 19:14
    -1

    Hey guys can this phone run the google maps app flawlessly?

    • StewBalls on 20/04/2016 - 20:15
      +5

      You wouldn't bother if it's for navigation, the bundled Here Drive + is vastly superior in terms of GPS utility.

  • niagraBzO on 20/04/2016 - 19:51

    Sorry guys, might be a dumb question.. Is 1GB RAM enough? My samsung Grand Duos is 1GB RAM and with almost no apps other than what come default it has only 200 MB left for work.. with music and videos it just start struggling after some times of use..

    • Maz78 on 20/04/2016 - 20:32
      +2

      Fine for WP phones. I've got an 830 (Since release in Dec '14) and it's running a similar spec. Running WM10 on it too.
      WP is much better than Android with it's mobile memory management.
      "App-gap" is the only bother with WP. Here's hoping once UWP really ramps up that it builds the catalogue of apps.

      • niagraBzO on 21/04/2016 - 00:19

        Thanks Maz78

    • darmz on 20/04/2016 - 20:35
      +3

      Windows phones are pretty memory efficient so they can get away with 1GB RAM. The Lumia 640 certainly isn't a speedster but it's stable, has good battery life, a pretty good camera (in good to moderate lighting)and a great screen for the price. The apps (or lack of them) is the negative to Windows phones as many people have already mentioned. For $99 bucks you might like it.

      • niagraBzO on 21/04/2016 - 00:19

        Thanks darmz

  • MakingBacon on 20/04/2016 - 19:54
    +9

    http://tinypic.com/r/2py9kjq/9

    Surely this is a better price for a guaranteed unlocked version?

    Edit: $110 for an unlocked Nokia 640 lumina, plenty in stock at my local k-mart.

    • StewBalls on 20/04/2016 - 20:20

      That's certainly a good option for some.

      • MakingBacon on 20/04/2016 - 21:05

        Yeah I thought so, they also had $30 optus sims for $10 and $15 for an optus E5251 wifi modem.

    • Wyzard on 21/04/2016 - 10:48

      Where's your local K-Mart?

      • StewBalls on 21/04/2016 - 20:54

        Close to his house…

  • BobD on 21/04/2016 - 12:40

    I tried my local Kmart 3915 and they had this phone for $159 only.

    I bought two at Target Somerville (VIC). I've unpacked one and you certainly shouldn't pay full price ($159) for it as the Office Personal redemption expired in August 2015. The included SIM expired in March 2016. Looks like old (very) stock.

    Charging the battery now.

  • brent0np on 21/04/2016 - 17:21

    None left at Target in Brisbane CBD or Buranda. It looked like the CDB store had it priced at 159 for the stock that had already sold.

  • koalafied on 21/04/2016 - 17:41

    Bought 2 from Target Southland (VIC) there were no tags that it was on sale but it scanned at $99 as advertised on their website. There's only 1 more in stock now.

    They also had the model without Optus branding which was $289.

  • H_J on 22/04/2016 - 17:07

    Dubbo target still has one.

  • gccmelb on 22/04/2016 - 20:25

    Got the last one from Highpoint Target.

  • ubcool on 26/04/2016 - 17:20

    anyone know any cheaper places to unlock this $25 seems a bit much ? last optus phone cost me like $4?

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