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iPad Air 3 Cellular Gold or Silver, 64GB / 256GB $657.36 / $760.32 Outright @ Optus (In-store - Selected Retail Stores)

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iPad Air 3 Cellular Gold or Silver, 64GB / 256GB $657.36 / $760.32 Outright @ Optus (In-store - Selected Retail Stores)
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BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 09:44 optus.com.au (17797 clicks)
Last edited 07/05/2020 - 22:54 by 1 other user

Was about to purchase an iPad 7th Gen but after searching and seeing ONSALE deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/532381

Went into Optus store yesterday and purchased a new iPad Air 3 Celluar outright without any issues at all. Only Gold & Silver seem to be available

iPad Air 3 Celluar 64GB - $657.36 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $979.00 @ Apple (32.8539% discount)
iPad Air 3 Celluar 256GB - $760.32 Outright & Unlocked @ Optus compared to $1,199.00 @ Apple (36.58716% discount)

Ipad Air 3 is a lot better than the new iPad 7th gen
A12 Bionic Chip vs A10 Fusion
10.5" (2224 x 1668 pixels) vs 10.2" (2160 x 1620 pixels)
7MP front camera vs 1.2 MP
https://www.macworld.com/article/3438658/7th-generation-ipad…

Hope this helps anyone in the market right now

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        • G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 12:57

          Yeah true me either lol

        • BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 12:59
          +8

          me either but the cellular is good as it comes with GPS so MAPS etc work without data. Good for droning

          • G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 13:10

            @BNR32: V good point

          • entropysbane on 03/05/2020 - 15:47

            @BNR32: Yes. My work uses the GPS/cellular versions for on location work, particularly disaster event recording, property visits, just about any location based activity. Hard to beat for that purpose, I feel sorry for the dudes using ancient trimbles.

    • jlogic on 03/05/2020 - 12:57

      Yeah these deals are once in the lifetime of the device. This is only happening because they most probably have heaps of old stock they are trying to clear out for at least some money before the new ones come in.

      They never did this with the Pros or the standard iPads. This was just a situation that turned out to be a good one for us consumers.

  • Hodlman Sachs on 03/05/2020 - 13:26
    +5

    Thanks op. Just bought 256gb gold at Melbourne Central. Plenty of stock (especially 64g models) if anyone is interested.

    • JaeTee on 03/05/2020 - 13:29

      Did you have to sign for a contract? Thanks

      • Hodlman Sachs on 03/05/2020 - 13:33

        Nope. Asked me if I’m an optus customer so they can put it on my account, but I ported out to Boost a few months ago.

    • G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 13:44
      +1

      Yep can verify Melb central plenty of stock, no questions asked for outright

      • adn on 03/05/2020 - 13:45

        Thanks. I am going now!

    • BlueberryOrangeJuice on 03/05/2020 - 13:53

      Any Space Grey models? Thanks 🙏

      • Hodlman Sachs on 03/05/2020 - 14:10

        There were when I was there. You can always call to check. I confirmed they can do the deal before I went there. You can find their number on google map.

      • JaeTee on 03/05/2020 - 14:14

        Just spoke to them, only 64Gb in stock, did not ask about color though

        • G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 14:47

          They had 256GB in silver & space grey when I posted last

        • adn on 03/05/2020 - 14:51

          Got the last 256.

          • JaeTee on 03/05/2020 - 15:00

            @adn: Well done mate, did you manage to get the silver or space grey?

            • adn on 03/05/2020 - 15:13

              @JaeTee: Space grey.

              • G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 18:06
                +1

                @adn: Lol - they must've been the last ones left. I was going to get the 256 space grey but had already processed the silver one, didn't realise the bevel was different colour. All good it's a mother's Day gift

                • adn on 03/05/2020 - 20:44
                  +1

                  @G Wok: Supposedly they sold 8 or something on the day in quick succession.
                  She will love the gift regardless. Worst case, you can buy her a pretty case.

  • Wriggle on 03/05/2020 - 13:33
    +3

    Just got a silver 64 but had to press hard to get it. No contract. Now for a case - any suggestions?

    • Captain Howdy on 03/05/2020 - 14:03

      If you want something locally it’s slim pickings. Online there are heaps of options.

      That said, I went for the Targus VersaVu Signature. It makes it like a slick, business folio. 360 degree tilt/stand options, sound deflected cutouts to focus audio toward you, clip lock, access to keyboard connector, pen holder etc. It’s normally $70, but HN have it for $39. Get it price-matched at OW.

      https://www.harveynorman.com.au/targus-versavu-signature-ser…

      • smokingcool on 03/05/2020 - 17:02

        did ipad air 3 fit into it?

        • Captain Howdy on 03/05/2020 - 17:42

          Yeah. Its universal for ipad air 3/10.5 ipad pro.

      • miq on 04/05/2020 - 00:07
        +2

        Slick?! Oh god that thing looks hideous. Especially with that godawful cutout at the back. Looks like something you’d see on eBay for five bucks.

      • bogstation on 24/05/2020 - 11:33

        These are $15 on COTD and are also in TKMAXX for same. Other colours available.

  • guidedlight on 03/05/2020 - 13:37

    Chadstone pushed for a plan. I got it anyway, I'll cancel soon.

    • smokingcool on 03/05/2020 - 17:02

      werribee store also pushed for plan and i went for it

  • mofo789 on 03/05/2020 - 13:50

    Are they locked to optus? Or can the iPad be used with other carriers?

    • jlogic on 03/05/2020 - 13:56
      +1

      Not locked. Use my Telstra SIM in mine.

  • nmc4911 on 03/05/2020 - 14:11

    Outright from Melbourne CBD optus store, no problem at all.

    • reece8 on 04/05/2020 - 12:12

      Hey mate, which melb cbd Optus store had stock of the ipad air 3 to be sold outright? Gonna try hunt one down today!

      • nmc4911 on 04/05/2020 - 16:19

        Melbourne Central. It seems I got the last silver one for 256GB. Space grey was available when I left.

        • reece8 on 04/05/2020 - 17:51

          Ah okay, I called em up guy sounded like a douche saying he gets new ones in every day but will only sell em contract? The Bourke St store will get one for me outright so they say!

  • [Deactivated] on 03/05/2020 - 14:17

    Got my local to put a silver on hold till tomorrow. Have to do contract though but will cancel next day.

  • sneakerhead on 03/05/2020 - 14:28
    +1
    • you get apple tv+ for a year!
  • tommypickles on 03/05/2020 - 14:43

    Any recommendations for accessories? My dad recently purchased one and I’m hoping to kit it out for him.

    The Logitech Combo Touch keyboard looks great but no confirmed release date other than ‘May’.

    I’ve seen great prices for glass screen protectors on Amazon.

  • lusicul on 03/05/2020 - 14:57

    I got “your order is being assessed “. Did anyone get this too? Does that mean it might not go through? Must be because of my ID checks. 😟

    • fozzie on 03/05/2020 - 16:53
      +1

      Call them. When I placed my order 2 weeks ago I had the same thing and the guy on the phone said it wasn’t processed.

  • mtky on 03/05/2020 - 15:29

    Hi, it says on the website minimum total cost is $1197 over 36 months and also "Cancelling your plan is easy. Just pay out the full remaining cost of your tablet, ****including any amount Optus was going to cover****.

    Wouldn't they ask for $1197 as the minimum total?

    • liquid23 on 03/05/2020 - 16:24

      The tablet fee cost 36*$18.26 = $657.36 + first month $15/$25/$50 - Prices are all the same no matter how many months you want the contract to be for the size of the tablet 64GB/256GB. I would choose $15 so it work out to be cheapest.

      There are no plan cancellation fees. If applicable, you’ll need to pay
      out any remaining device payments in full and all charges incurred
      up to the cancellation date.

  • ceejee on 03/05/2020 - 15:30

    Thanks, got one and went with pro-tek case from office works pretty pricy though hope it will pay for itself on the long run

    • HardQuiz on 03/05/2020 - 15:33

      Which store ?

      • ceejee on 03/05/2020 - 15:45

        Fountain gate, they had both 64 and 256. Called Cranbourne and Pakenham they only had 256

  • HuskyActual on 03/05/2020 - 15:49

    Anybody else still locked in to a 24m contract? I'm halfway through my $55/m Air3 256GB plan.

  • rahoolz on 03/05/2020 - 16:01

    Great deal OP

  • ozcheese on 03/05/2020 - 16:15

    I just purchased it outright, the sales person offered outright and didn't even try and sell me a plan.

    • BuyNow Think Later on 03/05/2020 - 16:26

      Which store?

    • adn on 03/05/2020 - 16:41

      Depends on the store. Melbourne central was ok but ran out of stock. Bourke St had stock, but you had to go on the 15 dollar plan. One sale rep was lying to the guy next to me and said he had to the hold the plan for 45 days.

      • agalea101 on 03/05/2020 - 17:09

        These guys have targets to hit or KPIs each month or possibly quarter and could have a qualifying month for next month to make it count towards it.

  • gowest on 03/05/2020 - 16:32

    Just got one from local store, with plan but only $15 in addition to pay anyway.

    • YLC on 03/05/2020 - 23:15

      which store is this?

  • mofo789 on 03/05/2020 - 17:02

    Picked mine up from my local optus store. No plan needed and they had a few in stock but unfortunately no space grey to my disappointment..

  • newynut on 03/05/2020 - 17:05

    I just ordered online. It came up as a 24 month plan Hope I can cancel, how soon can you cancel?
    I wasnt game to wait till tomorrow in case they changed it.

    Fingers crossed or I'm in trouble.

  • agalea101 on 03/05/2020 - 17:14

    Thanks op got one for the Mrs 👍

  • LittleTicket on 03/05/2020 - 17:50

    Has anyone replaced their laptop with one of these? I know the Pro is meant to be like for like but keen to hear if others have used the Air

    • chartparker on 03/05/2020 - 17:52
      +1

      Add a Logitech combo touch 10.5 keyboard Case with track pad for $249 once it's released and you've basically got yourself a small laptop. Albeit with a lightning port.

      I'm getting it for my old pro 10.5 and the capabilities of the new iOS basically make it laptop replacement, but with a few minor annoyances like no status bar when copying/moving files

    • blergmonkeys on 04/05/2020 - 09:55
      +1

      It’s very limiting. Limited software, still no native file system, poor external usb support, dongles everywhere. I’d recommend getting a cheap laptop. An iPad if ya need it but I don’t have much of a use case for my iPad. It’s a glorified Netflix and YouTube machine.

  • unity1 on 03/05/2020 - 17:51

    Did anyone receive any good incentives not to cancel?

    • Kooratz on 03/05/2020 - 18:24

      yes.. 5 Gb data/month

  • YLC on 03/05/2020 - 18:08
    +2

    Anyone in Perth managed to get one outright from store? Thanks

  • newsat on 03/05/2020 - 18:57

    Couldn't resist, ordered online and will see what I can do when it arrives about the first month charge.
    Any cases recommended? I would like something that can hold a pen but also use the autosleep feature (Also the Targus one appears sold out)

  • G Wok on 03/05/2020 - 19:05

    Anyone have any experience in ESR ipad case vs official ipad cases?

  • user220846 on 03/05/2020 - 19:15
    +2

    Can anyone show a clear image of the receipt? Maybe even better go to office work for a price math:)

    • test11111 on 03/05/2020 - 19:54

      Could u let us know when you successfully make a price match? :)

  • Simoneee on 03/05/2020 - 19:18

    Any recommendations on what case to purchase for under $30?

  • Keeno on 03/05/2020 - 19:50

    What's the chance that an online order won't be honoured? Wondering if I'm better to order tonight or to try and pickup in store tomorrow.

  • Leelee on 03/05/2020 - 19:50
    +1

    Have the rrp prices on Apple changed? When I looked the 64gb was $779 so this deal is still cheaper but not as much of a discount as outlined by OP

    • Joey4 on 03/05/2020 - 19:55
      +2

      These are the cellular models, the $779 are wifi only

      • Leelee on 03/05/2020 - 20:05

        Ah right gotcha thanks

    • Kooratz on 03/05/2020 - 19:57

      /

    • Keeno on 03/05/2020 - 19:58

      edit…too slow

  • le3lee on 03/05/2020 - 20:03

    Thanks OP - anyone can direct me to the CIS for the $15 plan (over 24 months)? i want to make sure there is no cancellation fee.. it doesn't seem to show the CIS at checkout. tia

    • smokingcool on 03/05/2020 - 20:04

      its in the critical info. summery .

      • le3lee on 03/05/2020 - 20:06

        thanks - but there are so many ones to choose from.. ?

        • le3lee on 03/05/2020 - 20:20

          ah it came thru at the end of check out. thanks!

          • smokingcool on 03/05/2020 - 20:21

            @le3lee: oh good…..i am unable to create link of screenshot..

  • avitherock on 03/05/2020 - 21:02
    +1

    Bought online on $15 plan for 12 months. Didn't Even ask for credit card, only driver licence!!
    Do I need to activate the sim before calling to cancel?

    • BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 21:05

      You don't need to activate, once its sent you can cancel you will get the $15 charge for the month more than likely but can call or web chat them and have it refunded

  • Onnzo on 03/05/2020 - 21:23
    +2

    Thanks OP! Decided to order one online - I’m in no rush to get it and couldn’t be bothered potentially arguing with a store for $15 when it is already so cheap!

    This combined with The Good Guys iPhone XS deal I got has made my Weekend!

    • vrsac on 03/05/2020 - 21:55

      This combined with The Good Guys Google Nest Hub Max for $129 (bought two) has made my whole year!

  • Focus8 on 03/05/2020 - 21:28

    Very tempting deal !!
    Watch a video digging into the difference of new iPad Pro and this.
    May still go for the Pro. 😂
    Besides, Optus doesn't have the space grey one in stock too.(which is my only choice for iPad)

    So any deal on the iPad Pro too?!

    • BNR32 on 03/05/2020 - 21:33

      If $/performance isn't the issue sure go the new Pro. You wouldn't be looking at this deal if that was the issue

      • Focus8 on 03/05/2020 - 21:52

        Thanks.
        Actually looking at this deal just prompted me to see the difference between those two models.
        And buying the new Pro at a deal price still makes sense.

    • JTTheMan on 03/05/2020 - 21:49
      +1

      I'm in exactly the same boat. The only thing stopping me is I want the pro, and yes space grey too!
      I think I'll hold on to my Air 2 a bit longer, also will there be a pro update this year? That would be the deal breaker. Still, this is a very tempting deal.

      • Smokey010 on 03/05/2020 - 23:15

        Both iPad Pros 11 (2020) & 12.9 (2020) are available in the market right now. However, there might be a iPad Air 4 coming this September as according to the rumours.

      • jp1011 on 04/05/2020 - 00:09

        Pro was updated about a month ago! Camera upgrade and minor chip bump, so not much to write home about.

  • Bkbk on 03/05/2020 - 21:45

    Guys, it's probably a silly question, but if i get let say a 24 month plan, and cancel it in the first month, can i continue to pay for the tablet on instalments ? or i need to pay-off the device first ? Thanks in advance :)

    • guidedlight on 03/05/2020 - 21:48
      +2

      You need to pay the minimum plan cost, which is the device cost + $15 (for the first month).

    • fozzie on 03/05/2020 - 22:06
      +2

      Obviously you cannot continue paying in instalment. You pay in instalments only if you keep the plan ($15 a month)
      If you end the plan you gotta pay for the whole of the tablet

  • WIND on 03/05/2020 - 22:16
    +1

    Awesome deal thanks BNR32, can we get space grey through telephone rep? Only gold and silver available online.

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