Vodafone Google Nexus S. Back in Stock. $269 (10% off Online). $242 with MoneyBackCo

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shawn_low on 22/11/2011 - 13:55 shop.vodafone.com.au (705 clicks)
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Yes, this was previously posted here: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/54713

However, the phone was listed as out of stock on the website but is now back again. Not a bad alternative if you missed out on the HTC Incredible S with Optus (network locked) here http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/56117.

Click on the pre-paid tab on the page to get the $269 price (10% off prepaid mobiles online). $299 in store.

Use Moneyback Co to get it for $242.

Last deal reported phone as UNLOCKED, however, the fine print for this deal suggests otherwise? Anyone care to chime in before people buy it?

Deal details:

• Mobile phone (Unlocking fee applies)
• Prepaid SIM starter pack
• $10 Bonus credit after your first recharge

Also see here for $269 deal from Unique Mobile: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/57608

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  ShortyX on 22/11/2011 - 13:57

  +2

  All I saw was Galaxy Nexus for $269. :(

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    shawn_low on 22/11/2011 - 13:58

    Sorry, tough luck. It's the Nexus S(!).

    Still ICS will hit this phone in Dec?

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  get-innocuous on 22/11/2011 - 14:03

  +4

  It's definitely unlocked. It's just the standard fine print that goes on all the phones. Also available in store for $299 (plenty of stock around).

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    shawn_low on 22/11/2011 - 14:06

    Thanks for confirmation.

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  hfhf on 22/11/2011 - 14:06

  +1

  Nexus S cannot be locked AFAIK.

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  skyva on 22/11/2011 - 14:42

  +1

  The only thing holding me back is the fact that this phone doesn't use the 850mhz which is used by VF and T$, which are the two networks I would use, especially as I live in semi-rural areas with marginal coverage. I guess that is why there is a discount.

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    xyron on 22/11/2011 - 15:15

    +1

    vodafone's 850mhz 3g network does not exist in rural or regional areas, its all 900mhz spectrum for these places. vodafone's 850mhz 3g is just urban infill to relieve the stress on their 2100mhz spectrum.

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      Augh on 22/11/2011 - 15:44

      +1

      I think,
      vodafone's 850mhz 3g is just urban myth.
      I have yet to see any performance increase after moving to the Galaxy S II
      (using phone between Sydney City and Macquarie Uni)

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        murkywater on 22/11/2011 - 16:33

        Nah I've noticed it at home. Went from a few bars of 2g to full 3g reception.

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  motlking on 22/11/2011 - 15:00

  Is there definitely $84 moneybackco cashback? I clicked on the link and it says the $84 is for Vodafone PLANS?

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    shawn_low on 22/11/2011 - 15:01

    10% cashback for prepaid phones.

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  bargain_knight on 22/11/2011 - 15:04

  Is the general consensus that there is little in the way of difference between this phone and the HTC Incredible S? I.e. they both have some positives and negatives, but on the whole there is not much splitting them.

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    shawn_low on 22/11/2011 - 15:06

    From another thread:

    bentan77 23 hours 45 min ago

    I was deciding between them too but chose the Nexus
    http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3910&idPhone2=…

    Incredible S vs Nexus S
    8MP vs 5MP
    720p vs WVGA recording
    Gorilla glass vs scratch resistant glass
    MicroSD slot vs no expandable memory
    Locked vs unlocked
    Optus branded vs vanilla

    Faster CPU on Incredible (I think but Nexus has a faster GPU)
    Nexus S (with Voodoo) possibly has the best audio quality you can get on a phone

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      coolsteps on 22/11/2011 - 16:14

      thanks for that so the Incredible S has higher specs overall then the Nexus S?. now i have to try and find a kmart that still has one in stock.

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      murkywater on 22/11/2011 - 16:36

      +1

      Don't forget ICS is coming, and Nexus S will get it wayyyy before Incredible - assuming Incredible ever does.

      Apart from that, the Hummingbird chipset should be faster than the Qualcomm one on Incredible.
      Why do you say the Incredible's is faster?

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  illumination on 22/11/2011 - 15:47

  +1

  I can also confirm this is unlocked. Got this myself around the end of September from Vodafone (as a prepaid outright).

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  mad__llama on 22/11/2011 - 17:23

  Very happy with mine (bought about 2 weeks ago). The only possible problem you might run into is finding a case which fits, most of the cases seem to be for the US model, not the Aussie one which is (I believe) slightly thicker.

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  anti-hero on 23/11/2011 - 16:39

  -3

  It is not able to upgraded to android 4.0

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    shawn_low on 23/11/2011 - 16:42

    Yes it can.

    Official word:
    http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/google-wheres-my-ice-c…

    Unoffical way to install ICS:
    http://www.extremetech.com/computing/106055-how-to-install-a…