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Optus Prepaid MyTab Back by Popular Demand - $99!!!!

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Optus Prepaid MyTab Back by Popular Demand - $99!!!!
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bozter on 08/07/2011 - 16:42 optus.com.au (4047 clicks)
Last edited 11/07/2011 - 02:27 by 2 other users

Just received an SMS from Optus saying mytabs can be ordered online.

Offer is valid till 15th of July

http://www.optus.com.au/mytaborders

http://www.optus.com.au/store/phone/mytab_prepaid_orders?sid…

Mod: Just got an email from Optus' Social Media Team, basically

  • It is no longer in stock, and they do not offer it as a prepaid device anymore.
  • It is only available as a post-paid product. See this Optus tablet plans.
  • Please remove this deal as soon as possible.

Well I won't remove this post, but it's now marked as expired. Moreover, DO NOT call Optus to ask about this prepaid product (apparently their call centre is overloaded by OzBargainers).

Mod (9/7): Appears to be back in stock. Reopened until further advice.
Mod (11/7): Out of stock again.

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  • ulun-lpg on 09/07/2011 - 11:56

    just ordered one and got the email confirmation code. fingers crossed

  • neosin on 09/07/2011 - 12:05

    If the reps knew they don't have stock then we can use that as evidence if they reject our orders. If they knew then the site should have been updated.

    Scotty can you confirm who contacted you?

  • bigguy7 on 09/07/2011 - 12:18

    Just ordered one for my mum (from this link) and also got a confirmation email (delivery due Monday 11/7/11). The main optus site however does not show these as available. I figure its coming

    • ReDeMp on 09/07/2011 - 18:50

      what location for such quick delivery? i just ordered and it showed 12/07 delivery. thx.

  • kuripot on 09/07/2011 - 12:20

    I just ordered and receiced a confirmation.. if optus does not have stock and still collecting our information because they can offer refund.. is this legal?

    • Memo14 on 09/07/2011 - 13:55

      Ordered vacuum last week
      from Bigpond No stock! ……. But now I receive daily mail.
       
      Due to this reason, a full refund has now been processed onto the PayPal account initially used to purchase.
       
      Please allow 24-48 hours for these funds to appear.
       
      Sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused. 
       
      Regards,
       
      Camille McDermott
      Customer Service, BigPond Shopping

  • King Tightarse on 09/07/2011 - 12:25

    Ordered one for shirts and giggles
    Lets see if I actually get it (don't care either way but hey you never know…)

  • King Tightarse on 09/07/2011 - 12:44
    +1

    Bloke over at Whirlpool says at 12.10pm today

    "Spoke to a rep this morning who says demand is high but they still had stock…
    Ordered one online
    I guess I'll will find out Monday when they are supposed to deliver"

    Thread: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1718507&p…

    • neosin on 09/07/2011 - 13:56

      i highly doubt the have 1000+ units of this as I'm sure people like broden would have ordered 20+ units lol!

    • ReDeMp on 09/07/2011 - 18:51

      what location for such quick delivery? i just ordered and it showed 12/07 delivery. thx.

  • Jazzaus on 09/07/2011 - 13:37

    Hi all last night accepted my cba c card got call for verification & now cant wait till tuesday delivery huraayyyyy…

  • jassssone on 09/07/2011 - 13:59

    Does anyone get call from optus for verification? I only got email.

  • ozshaz on 09/07/2011 - 14:05

    will we get a verification call to confirm the order acceptance? … i have not received any call ..may be hey are closed today..anyway's is there a number which we can call ad check if the order has been processed??

  • SuperJew on 09/07/2011 - 14:07

    Just spoke to optus rep online and said there was stock but deal is hot and selling fast. Just got one an hour ago

    • ozshaz on 09/07/2011 - 14:09

      which contact number did you use ?

  • SuperJew on 09/07/2011 - 14:13
    +2

    They have an online guy that you can talk to while surfing the site…this is a copy of our conversation:

    Steve: Hi there, I'm an Online Sales Rep. How can I help you? Just to let you know, all information I give you is correct as of today.

    You: i want to get this optus prepaid mytab

    Steve: Great. We just restocked this device on Pre Paid. Currently, it is just $99 on offer.

    Steve: We have limited stock for this.

    You: does it come with internet?

    Steve: Click here.

    Steve: Yes.

    You: how much gig?

    Steve: You will get 3 GB with this device.

    Steve: You can recharge anytime.

    You: ok

    You: is it locked to optus?

    Steve: Yes, initially it is locked to Optus.

    You: for how long?

    Steve: Once you recharge for $130, it will be unlocked.

    Steve: With the $130 recharge, you will get 17.25 GB.

    You: ok how much does it cost to recharge 3 gig?

    Steve: It is for 12 months validity.

    You: so once i recharge $130 it then becomes unlocked and i can use it with any carier/

    Steve: That is right.

    Steve: We have 3.45 GB for $40 recharge.

    You: ok cool

    You: it has wifi right?

    Steve: Yes.

    Steve: The buying status is very high for this device.

    You: one last thing, why is it so cheap? are you coming out with a newer model?

    Steve: It will sell out very soon.

    Steve: This is on offer.

    • ozshaz on 09/07/2011 - 14:17

      thanks for the information..i was trying to call their numbers but i think they are closed..ofcourse they are closed !!

      • SuperJew on 09/07/2011 - 14:21

        just go to the optus page with the mytab and check out the reviews, you will get a online rep come to you and ask if he can help you. Then you can ask him if any stock is left

  • red-hot on 09/07/2011 - 14:15
    +2

    This tab can be freely unlocked:
    http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/zte_tablet_v9_optus

  • unity1 on 09/07/2011 - 14:19

    Is it possible to cancel an order? I ordered 2 but now only want 1 after finding out it doesn't support flash.

    • Steptoe on 10/07/2011 - 14:28

      EBay

  • ediot123 on 09/07/2011 - 14:22

    What is flash used for?

    I ordered one online early this morning but haven't received a confirmation call. Has anyone received a call today?

    Will mine also get delivered on Monday? My cc has already been charged

    • unity1 on 09/07/2011 - 14:31

      Here is a good reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash

      My daughter likes to watch past episodes of Masterchef, something that's not possible on her ipod. Suppose she will have to make use of the Telstra T-Touch Tab instead.

      • sunkist on 09/07/2011 - 15:29

        no flash? does that mean I can't play YouTube videos on optus my tab?

        • neosin on 09/07/2011 - 15:32
          +2

          youtube works fine

        • sahat on 09/07/2011 - 21:42
          +1

          You need to use youtube app to play it just like iphone, no flash but you may play youtube

  • J5 on 09/07/2011 - 14:28

    just ordered on the optus website

  • citybargainhunter on 09/07/2011 - 14:46

    Tried again just now and it worked, it didn't this morning.

  • forenzic on 09/07/2011 - 16:33

    card was charged but no phone call from optus to confirm id? fingers crossed…

    • comphelp on 09/07/2011 - 17:09
      +1

      Why would Optus need to call to confirm? We've given them the details and the courier wants to site ID too.

      Maybe those that got called had something that required clarification.

  • ReDeMp on 09/07/2011 - 18:47
    +1

    i just ordered one. theres a checkbox option to have an optus rep call you (for whatever reason) available on one of the ordering screens. delivery due 12/07.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/07/2011 - 19:30

      U r right.just leave that checkbox blank then they will not call u

      • quirkykiwi on 09/07/2011 - 20:01

        Not so, I did not tick the check box (it is for people that do not wish to checkout then and there but wish to talk to someone about their order before entering delivery and payment details).
        I would imagine there is something that prompts for the phone call, either the details that you provide don't marry with their intial security checks or if you are not known to optus etc….not sure.
        One of my orders I got a call the other I didn't but for both I got a order confirmation.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/07/2011 - 20:29

    Not sure why on earth optus want to do so many security checks on us just for a cheapie device and also prepaid not postpaid.feel like i am in communist country.

    • J5 on 10/07/2011 - 07:45

      its government legislation , doesnt matter , if criminals , drug dealers etc want a prepaid sim then its easy enough to get , prepaid is very difficult to track the owner of

      • [Deactivated] on 10/07/2011 - 09:36

        U r right.i bought my $2 sim for my spare mobile and no security checks whatsoever.

  • Ace on 09/07/2011 - 20:51

    Is anyone familiar with Optus' packaging when ordering stuff online?

    I want to order one for my roommate who's birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I most likely won't be home to accept the package so my roommate will have to accept the package on behalf of me and I obviously don't want her seeing a box with a picture of the product and stuff (ie The regular box packaging like you would get from a store).

    You might think it's silly of me to be asking this, but since the courier wants to see the orderer's ID it's most likely going to be delivered by a private courier so it might be delivered in the regular MyTab box rather than being in a brown cardboard box.

    • ozshaz on 09/07/2011 - 21:00
      +1

      though i have nt orderd anythng with optus bt with three nd vodafone whch use auspost to deliver their orders the product is pakd in brown box..optus also uses auspost so i thnk it wud b box pakd..best of luck

      • Steptoe on 10/07/2011 - 14:31

        You need a new keyboard :p

        • ozshaz on 10/07/2011 - 14:51

          thats nokia touchscreen effect ;-))

    • sahat on 09/07/2011 - 21:46
      +2

      I got mine in a brown box

    • bozter on 09/07/2011 - 22:02
      +2

      Comes in a brown box

  • fuzor on 09/07/2011 - 22:44

    Hi guys just bought this but it somehow seems pathetic from the cnet reviews. Eg.Cannot playback videos (divx, xvid) and also slow speeds with flakky wiki?? Why did this get so many positives?? It was one of the reasons I bought it. Is cnet for real or is there some way to fix the above "problems"? Thanks guys

    • sahat on 10/07/2011 - 00:06

      I think when cnet done the review it still using Android 2.1 which may have those kind of issues. Can't blame cnet for that.

    • netsurfer on 10/07/2011 - 09:24
      +1

      DivX playback is possible (if the picture size of the encoded video is not too big). Anything 720p (mkv) - forget it. I found QQPlayer okay at playing DivX files on low end devices.

      People might get upset… but this device is over-hyped. $99 is a good price, but it has a few flaws. Also, the LCD screen on mine has a few bright colour pixels.

      $99 for a tablet… cannot expect too much.

      • comphelp on 10/07/2011 - 09:56

        So I should just transcode them in Handbrake?

        Any recommendations on a media player with a child lock? This could make a good pacifier for long car trips.

        • scotty on 10/07/2011 - 19:59
          +2

          Yes just transcode it in Handbrake. Android 2.2 should be able to play MPEG4 and H264, although my CM7/Android 2.3 seems to have problem playing H264. It's also not powerful enough to play 720p. Reduce the video to 480p and it should be fine.

          I mounted it on my car with a few hours of encoded DVD for my kids when I drove from Sydney to Gold Coast a week ago :)

          MoboPlayer has a screen lock feature.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/07/2011 - 00:07

    I've got one already, and ordered another for my daughter. She's very likely to throw it around though.
    Has anyone found a good protective case for this? One that protects the corners, and back etc. Not one you have to take off to use - one that's always on it.

    • issh on 10/07/2011 - 01:38
      +1

      eBay has 2 @ $25 each

      There will not be a lot cause its not a really popular tablet

      Alternatively though, you could possible find a case that fits this 7" tablet

      • cornucopia on 10/07/2011 - 07:54
        +1

        I bought a case from Everbuying.com for about $13 that has adjustable metal tabs to hold the tablet, a magnetic fold out back stand and a magnetic clasp that is really functional. Free shipping! Go to http://www.everbuying.com/product34169.html It also has a USB keyboard that I can't get to work as the tablet doesn't appear to support OTG USB mode, however the case is still a good deal anyway. I put some velcro tabs on the back of the tablet case to hold it firmly in place in the case. These people also have a good assortment of cheaper bags and cases for all sizes of tablets.

        • cornucopia on 10/07/2011 - 07:56

          Has anyone got a USB keyboard working on the Optus Mytab?

      • ifixa on 10/07/2011 - 20:40

        actually i think this tablet is pretty popular everywhere due to its affordability so just search "zte v9 case" on ebay and you should get a lot of results - http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw=zte+v9+case&_frs=1&_trks…

        • [Deactivated] on 15/07/2011 - 12:10

          Thanks. I can't see any reviews there though, so I'm trusting the seller's product.

          It would be great if someone here has actually used one, and has a recommendation!!

      • [Deactivated] on 15/07/2011 - 12:09

        Looks good. Have you got one? What's it like?

  • Redmo0n on 10/07/2011 - 05:17

    I still got an order confirmation after purchasing a second my tab just now, so does that mean they still have stock? If so mods should remove the [no stock] in the title.

    P.S - second my tab delivery eta is the 11th, my first one was the 12th? Odd.

    • sahat on 10/07/2011 - 11:15

      Not mention it is still not shown on the tracking website yet

  • oceang on 10/07/2011 - 08:14

    I ordered online at 7.30am this morning (10/07). I live in Melbourne and eta says 11/07. Order process worked fine with no delays.

    • chloden on 10/07/2011 - 10:30
      +1

      Where does it show delivery is for the 11/07?

      • King Tightarse on 10/07/2011 - 11:13

        Shows it on the order confirmation page, once you've bought - it's the very last page in the process.
        I have estimated delivery on the 11th too, which seems pretty ambitious.

  • King Tightarse on 10/07/2011 - 11:17

    Weirdness for me - I bought a second one this morning based on the assumption that either wife or daughter will nick the first one. Anyway I have an order confirmation email but nothing has come up on my debit card… maybe they really are out of stock?

    If you bought today, is it showing up in your credit card?

    • oceang on 10/07/2011 - 14:36

      I used Amex. Anthing on Amex doesn't usually show up until end of next business day on my account

  • horror87 on 10/07/2011 - 12:56

    i keep trying to order it but it keeps saying theres a problem with my credit card validation :S ive tried with 3 different cards and it keeps saying that!! I WANT ONE NOW!!! :(

    • Steptoe on 10/07/2011 - 14:35

      Try the poster above that bought 2, but doesn't want the 2nd one.

      • horror87 on 10/07/2011 - 16:01

        I DONT KNOW WHY ITS NOT WORKING?!?! WHY CANT I ORDER?!?!

        • King Tightarse on 10/07/2011 - 16:20
          +1

          Seems very browser touchy.
          As others have said, clear yr cookies run CCleaner if you have it and try again.
          Worked for me with Firefox + Mastercard.

  • horror87 on 10/07/2011 - 19:51

    ITS STILL NOT WORKING!! AHHHHHHHHH

    • King Tightarse on 10/07/2011 - 20:12
      +1

      K maybe it logs ip addresses so use another 'puter or maybe
      https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/user-agent-sw… will help.

      Definitely use a MasterCard if you have access to one, I think some people were having problems with Visa.

      • horror87 on 10/07/2011 - 21:44

        dam i dont have a mastercard on me :( i did try ordering from my phone as well and that didnt work:( :( i really want one!! damnit :(

        • spam12345 on 10/07/2011 - 21:46

          I used my ANZ's Visa Debit to order without any problem. Keep trying, maybe it's the problem with the browser.

        • horror87 on 10/07/2011 - 21:51

          i tried chrome and firefox and internet explorer and its still not working :(:(

        • spam12345 on 10/07/2011 - 21:53

          It may sounds obvious, but if anyone uses Debit cards, make sure you have enough funds in your account. I know some people keep most of their money in their Online Saver accounts and only leave some money in their saving accounts.

          Also make sure you've got the (CVV) Credit Card Code correct.

        • spam12345 on 10/07/2011 - 21:58

          Another possibility is the name on your credit/debit card is different from the name you used to order. So try to use the exact name appears on your credit/debit card.

        • King Tightarse on 10/07/2011 - 22:08

          I finally got the phone call and 20 questions from Optus. Thats a lot of forking around for a prepaid device. I asked the guy about it and he said "yes, well it's because you paid with a credit card (duh!)]
          Anyway, Optus are acting like a company that has been stung on numerous occasions with online orders, so it seems they have ramped up their credit card security to "super anal".

          So for you Horror87, I'd say anything, the slightest mismatch/initial out of place and it would default to "decline". I'd be borrowing a friend/girlfriend/mum/dad/sister/brothers card and having a go.
          They definitely still have stock, but for how much longer…?

  • horror87 on 10/07/2011 - 22:02

    NOt sure how but my housemate ordered on his phone and it bloodly worked! That was a pain! Ah well I'm
    Just glad it's ordered!! Thanks for the help anyway guys not sure what I was doing wrong :(

  • [Deactivated] on 10/07/2011 - 22:39

    if they asked me 20 questions for a cheap device i will just ask them to cancel my order and refund my money.

    • kuripot on 11/07/2011 - 00:11

      …its crazy that after harvested our personal info.. we don't have an option or guarantee that they will erase it on their database in case the order was cancelled.

  • shawn_low on 11/07/2011 - 00:02

    Out of stock on the website again.

  • Redmo0n on 11/07/2011 - 05:31

    Looks like found some more stock, website shows Buy Now again :)

  • savememoney on 11/07/2011 - 08:24

    Just rang and spoke to a online sales rep, confirmed my order has gone thru for one unit… :)

  • ozshaz on 11/07/2011 - 08:53

    Just checked with Optus..they mentioned they have run out of stock and will update me about the delayed delivery date by today evening..my order was supposed to be delivered today…

  • [Deactivated] on 11/07/2011 - 09:07

    Typical optus.accepted orders,charged your cards,asked and collected your personal deails knowing they don't have enough stock to cover the sales.all just for a cheapie device.

  • mohsin on 11/07/2011 - 09:51

    oh i missed it…yesterday i completed my order half way through and then lost connection..

    and now today its out of stock….

    lets see if they have more stock later on…..

    ..bad luck.

  • he3at on 11/07/2011 - 10:10

    Anyone get an SMS from optus (0421 290416) "Please contact Optus on 1300 308 730 regarding your delivery. Regards Optus"?

    I called and got a real person almost immediately. He told me that a number of orders would be delayed due to some problem with their ordering system, so some orders have blank information - mine included - which will need to be re-entered manually. Delivery is delayed to later this week (was supposed to be delivered Tue 12/7).

    Anyone in the same boat?

    • kirt on 11/07/2011 - 10:14

      Haven't heard anything yet, but noticed my credit card has now been charged :D

      From what you have said it sounds promising though, in that it seems they will be honouring the orders instead of cancelling them, but with delayed delivery.

  • spam12345 on 11/07/2011 - 11:04

    I still can't track my order. My debit card was charged. I should have asked this earlier, but does anyone know what time they usually deliver? I don't want to stay home all day just to wait for the delivery.

    • he3at on 11/07/2011 - 11:10
      +2

      According to the Optus rep I spoke to, the tracking function only activates once AustPost picks up your parcel, which is the evening before your expected delivery date.

      They won't commit to a time except to say "between 8am and 5pm".

      If you're not available, they'll just drop it off at the nearest post office and you can pickup from there.

  • ninogok on 11/07/2011 - 12:29

    Thanks bozter for update yr purchase in http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/46614?page=3
    I still havent received my order on 20/06.

    I rang them today. They said my order have a blank information, everthough the sale rep call me a few time when i place an order.

    then i ask about my recently order on 9/07 and they said it is the same problem. no information in the order. :(

    • bozter on 11/07/2011 - 12:56

      Yeah. I had the same "Blank Order" problem.
      I actually called the support centre to correct my address and while in the process of checking the address, the guy said my order was blank. He was able to see the amount though.
      He fixed it in couple a mins and said they'd send the units out the next day.

      But i only received it a week later… Im not complaining as I was told there'd be a 2-3 week delay and I got it within 10 days

      I've been pretty impressed with it. So easy to run modded roms. Am running Gingerbread via cyanomod roms…. !!!

      • ninogok on 13/07/2011 - 19:41

        i m not complaning until u have a tab before me:)
        i rang them again today. the optus guy said i should received by friday.
        so total 1 month !!!

  • senectus on 11/07/2011 - 12:59

    More rage.
    Wish I had the time to pay attention to the fact they came back in stock…
    Was busy paving all weekend so I missed out AGAIN.

  • horror87 on 11/07/2011 - 13:58

    I just rang optus who said my order will be delivered tomorrow!

    • yarrow on 11/07/2011 - 14:02

      What number did you call? I might check on mine.

      • bozter on 11/07/2011 - 14:23

        Try 1300 300 562

        • bozter on 11/07/2011 - 15:53
          +1

          sorry guys..
          The number i gave is to cancel orders!!!

          1300 308 730 is the correct no..

        • sahat on 11/07/2011 - 16:11

          I call with that number and it should be fine, just need to wait them to transfer you to a correct division.
          What they tell is for preorder customer will got it and the reason they asking about address etc because they received a blank address from the sales which cause them some additional work for this. Currently their ETA will be in this week but they said there will be a delivery confirmation again soon.

      • bamzero on 11/07/2011 - 15:14

        Auspost optus tracking says:

        Online order enquiries: 1300 308 730
Small & Medium Business order enquiries: 1800 441 731
Personal order enquiries: 1300 300 562
  • videoman on 11/07/2011 - 15:09

    Mines still at: Order status: Submitted

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