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Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB A$537 (US$398) AT&T Locked + $88 Shipping & GST (via Shopmate) @ Woot.com

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Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB A$537 (US$398) AT&T Locked + $88 Shipping & GST (via Shopmate) @ Woot.com
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PTS on 06/08/2021 - 13:11 woot.com (7604 clicks)
Last edited 10/08/2021 - 07:02 by 3 other users

AT&T locked but unlockable by microsoft via live chat. (for free)

Shipping via Shopmate.auspost.com.au

Package is 0.7kg and postage includes GST. $88

Has 2 hours left on deal at time of posting.
**edit. at expiry rolled over to show 3 days until expiry.

Device was $1400 USD at launch. (1500 for 256GB)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-duo

256GB also avaliable at $635 ($467 USD) + $97 shipping and GST.

Purchased one last month 6/7
Arrived Shopmate warehouse 15/7
Arrived 30/7
Unlocked via Microsoft 5/8

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  • Rician distribution on 06/08/2021 - 13:15
    +3

    Does anyone have this? is it convenient to use?

    • zjz93 on 06/08/2021 - 13:52
      +37

      Camera is trash. Processor is trash. No point buying this other than for novelty

      • superforever on 06/08/2021 - 14:16
        +12

        Processor is trash

        Snapdragon 855 is trash?

        • iridiumstem on 06/08/2021 - 15:03
          +10

          I think what phooooon meant was, MS used 855 in 2020, when 865 was available.

          Basically 2019 flagship processor in 2020 Q3, at a price higher than a lot of flagships in 2020.

          • superforever on 06/08/2021 - 15:13
            +1

            @iridiumstem: May be they signed a deal with the processor on 2019 and took them long to actually finish the phone.

            • iridiumstem on 06/08/2021 - 15:26
              +5

              @superforever: At the time of release, I could see why people would be iffy about 855, since it was a pricey phone.
              I don't think it should matter that much now, it's not like 855 was a bad SoC like say 810.

              • Kangal on 06/08/2021 - 20:24
                +1

                @iridiumstem: The 2019 QSD 855 is about as fast as the 2021 QSD 888+ when looking at Android Phones. And even the 2022 QSD 890 (which is expecting a regression of performance).

                I can see with the larger device, less thermal throttling, and possibly with more demanding Programs… this small performance gap could extend. But yeah, I wouldn't be complaining about QSD 855's performance too much.

                However, things look very different when considering iPhones, and they become laughable when compared to the M1 MacBook Air. So depends on your perspective I guess.

                Although I think this device (and MS in general) probably has much bigger issues.

      • ubcool on 06/08/2021 - 14:35
        +4

        Processor and camera arnt the reason this flopped. Its the useless design.

    • ruprectaus on 06/08/2021 - 17:38
      +3

      No NFC if you use that, no SD expansion, no earphone jack. The lack of the former makes it particularly useless, I haven't had to carry a wallet for a couple years, don't want tot go back

      No idea how a phone locked to AT&T in the US will work in Aus though

      Software has come a long way since it was released, camera is so so if that's a concern wouldn't bother me)

      The upcoming Duo 2 should refine it but the pricing will be quite high.

      So far, sticking with my Galaxy Note 9 as everything else has had too many features taken away.

      • macrocephalic on 06/08/2021 - 20:37
        +2

        I can deal with an average camera, but no NFC in 2020? What were they thinking?

    • scphotos on 06/08/2021 - 19:00

      It might be worth something in 20 years as a collectors item if you don't open it.

  • jelicano on 06/08/2021 - 13:15

    nice one.. wanting to replace my LG V50 dual screen

    • Transparent on 06/08/2021 - 13:58
      +5

      This is a PHONE?

      • incipient on 06/08/2021 - 15:08

        It's definitely well in the "phablet" territory.

  • send2riven on 06/08/2021 - 13:17

    Snapdragon 855, 6GB DRAM, FYI.

    • Merlict on 06/08/2021 - 13:27
      +3

      For the insane original RRP the specs were pretty weak

  • PTS on 06/08/2021 - 13:17
    +14

    Yeah, as op, I just bought one. So far it's like nothing else. Coming from Note 10 pro.
    Device is fast, lot of the reviews list buggy software and poor camera quality especially in low light.
    Camera hasn't changed but several software updates (over 10 months since launch) performs really well.

    • 18 on 06/08/2021 - 13:19
      -3

      Camera performs really well is such an overstatement.. the camera is terrible

      • poppingtags on 06/08/2021 - 13:45
        +15

        They didn't say the camera performs really well.

      • PTS on 06/08/2021 - 13:48
        +11

        Sorry, the "Performs really well" was in reference to the software not the camera, poor camera… hasn't change.
        Performance of the software may also be an overstement, maybe "performs as intended and really well compared to launch software" would be more accurate

  • PTS on 06/08/2021 - 13:19

    Also Duo 2 leaked, expected as coming later this year. https://www.windowscentral.com/images-microsofts-upcoming-su…

    • Edamamme on 06/08/2021 - 13:21

      I’d be more into this… in the future when it will come way down in price & fixed all the issues.

      Also waiting to see when that Surface Neo, or some variation of it will arrive. Looked great.

    • ubcool on 06/08/2021 - 13:49

      that's going to flop too who the hell would choose that over a fold 3 lol

      • SimAus007 on 06/08/2021 - 15:54
        +4

        Me, for sure! I want something different and I love the high-end design elements of Surface products, they just look sexy ;)
        It's not about being a flop, by the way, they have no intentions of selling millions of them, this has been stated many times over, they don't make that many units of these to start with because they are well aware of this.
        It's for a niche market that really appreciates them for many different reasons.

      • McSquintus on 06/08/2021 - 23:05

        Not a fan of the front screen on the fold 2 and rumoured fold 3. Ratio makes it too narrow. I do however prefer the foldable screen for media consumption vs the dual screen on the duo.

        I see both these devices as flawed but for this price 😅

    • taffy711 on 06/08/2021 - 14:54

      It won't be able to sit flat with that camera bump which seems to negate one of the main advantage of the clamshell dual screen form factor.

      • plmko on 06/08/2021 - 15:00
        +1

        You know you can just turn it around so it doesn't sit on the camera hump right?

        • taffy711 on 06/08/2021 - 15:03

          I doubt that would work with the weighting of the internals behind the main screen at most angles. Certainly can't do it with my Fold 2.

          • Dbuiz on 06/08/2021 - 15:37

            @taffy711: In reviews the original Duo (but no guarantee on the Duo 2) could sit on either screen. I think the internals were spread to balance it more evenly. The original Duo would be a better guess of what it would be like than the Fold 2 I would say

      • SimAus007 on 06/08/2021 - 15:59
        +1

        This isn't the absolute final design that has leaked, if you take a listen to the Windows Central podcasts this is not the final design (probably from a couple of months/designs back). Let's see how the final version looks, but I think given Panos at MS, is a perfectionist, he will do whatever he can to make the final device as slick as possible.

  • mr_asstight on 06/08/2021 - 13:19

    bad reviews

  • jelicano on 06/08/2021 - 13:21

    @PTS, I didn't see NFC in the specs.. can you confirm if it has it for NFC payments?

    • jtrvk on 06/08/2021 - 13:26
      +3

      As far as I know, NFC was a huge omission on Microsoft's part in the Surface Duo

      • ubcool on 06/08/2021 - 13:57
        -7

        the specs wernt the reason it flopped the whole design concept is retarded.

    • PTS on 06/08/2021 - 13:28
      +4

      No NFC or wireless charging.

      • jelicano on 06/08/2021 - 13:32
        +3

        thanks for confirming.. deal breaker for me.

        • PTS on 06/08/2021 - 13:45
          +1

          Users say they're compensating by using a NFC enabled watch, but yeah, agree it's a big miss. As is the wireless charging.

  • Sathish9 on 06/08/2021 - 13:24

    A Review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixrC6qtMEjE

  • eddyah on 06/08/2021 - 13:25
    +5

    Another overhyped joke product half-arsed by microsoft.

    PASS.

    • superforever on 06/08/2021 - 13:30

      Microsoft phone, what do you think?

    • dealsucker on 06/08/2021 - 13:57

      Not sure why you are negged. It is indeed over hyped and overpriced and half baked and at its original price!

      • eddyah on 06/08/2021 - 14:13

        Probably Balmer fanbois running a Surface RT

    • gunso on 06/08/2021 - 16:04

      Panos Panay disagrees

  • ubcool on 06/08/2021 - 13:45
    +1

    how was this ever going to work?

  • dosada on 06/08/2021 - 13:46
    -4

    AT&T LTE WWAN (Locked)

    Can it even be used here? Unlocked? Price for unlock?

  • Alexaxis on 06/08/2021 - 13:57
    +1

    an expensive toy..

  • juki on 06/08/2021 - 14:05
    +2

    i have no idea to why i am really tempted (or why this was a flop other than the camera)

    • Simoneister on 06/08/2021 - 14:20
      +3

      It was expensive at launch, at the early reviews highlighted buggy software.

      Plus a lot of people do prioritise a good camera, especially if they're spending that kind of money.

      I agree though, it's tempting…

    • ubcool on 06/08/2021 - 14:41

      Because nobody wants a large awkward dual screen phone with a massive hinge in the middle that struggles to fit in your pocket. Literally nobody asked for it. Specs had little to do with the reason it flopped. Which is why the new one will flop too

      • juki on 06/08/2021 - 17:03
        +2

        there are a few weirdos out there… i had a vaio p, samsung q1, they didnt fit in your pocket but great when travelling or having a vacation from the main pc.

        • ubcool on 07/08/2021 - 01:02

          its an android phone dude.

          • juki on 07/08/2021 - 01:23

            @ubcool: potato potata nowadays, it can go on internet, play movies, podcasts and open pdfs

  • nataliaava on 06/08/2021 - 14:09

    does any one still buy microsoft phone or tablet of fablet?

    • juki on 06/08/2021 - 17:10

      i still used my windows phone until march 2020, for overseas visitors

      • nataliaava on 06/08/2021 - 19:53

        Ah u r something rare

      • Mitch889 on 06/08/2021 - 20:11
        +2

        Sounds like you didn’t actually use it so much as foist it on others.

        • juki on 06/08/2021 - 20:35

          haha shhh they dont know that

  • knighterrand on 06/08/2021 - 14:22
    +5

    Thanks to OzBargain I didn’t even know this existed lol

  • Andard on 06/08/2021 - 14:27

    It's running windows right? Looks like Android

    • paradoxez on 06/08/2021 - 14:30

      Just checked and it says it runs on Android 10 in the spec tab

    • Sunproof on 06/08/2021 - 14:30
      +5

      It is android

    • GR3GD4RK on 06/08/2021 - 14:31

      its android….

    • SydStrand on 06/08/2021 - 14:33
      +1

      MS dumped Windows 10 Mobile, just like Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile, etc..

    • SimAus007 on 06/08/2021 - 15:44

      There are only 2 dominant mobile OS's (another in China), so yes, it's Android, because that's the only choice for non-Apple mobiles :) Microsoft has customised the OS however for this device.

  • Wonderstache on 06/08/2021 - 14:29
    +2

    Been very tempted to get one of these, love the idea of expanding your screen size but I guess this would be a downgrade from my current Xiaomi Mi 8. :\
    Best to wait for the Duo 2?

    • Krad3r on 06/08/2021 - 14:53

      I think so. This was their first phone of this kind, may as well wait for a version 2 that would probably have a lot of better features.

    • PTS on 07/08/2021 - 13:09

      Just saw these renders of the Duo 2 based on Leaked images.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s-QZwyxxHg
      Looks like microsoft level hype video ;)

  • helmutiffe on 06/08/2021 - 14:54
    +8

    The irony is that if it ran Windows (even the ARM version) I would be super completely take-my-money interested. But as an Android phone, meh.

  • plmko on 06/08/2021 - 14:58
    -3

    This isn't cheap, it's discounted because it's locked and old.

  • nosrad on 06/08/2021 - 15:38

    "Purchased one last month 6/7
    Arrived Shopmate warehouse 15/6"

    Do you mean

    Purchased one last month 6/7
    Arrived Shopmate warehouse 15/7?

    • PTS on 06/08/2021 - 16:57

      Yes, thanks, will fix.

      • nosrad on 06/08/2021 - 16:58
        +1

        Cheers. ShopMate is actually pretty fast then :)

  • SimAus007 on 06/08/2021 - 15:39
    +6

    Incredible and unique design, but don't buy it if you want a decent camera, however.
    Just keep in mind the Duo 2 is coming with a vastly improved camera, smaller top and chin bezels, latest processor, more ram, fingerprint sensor built into the power button and NFC.
    Duo 2 to be officially announced in October and that will be available from Microsoft in many more regions (hopefully in Australia)
    The first Duo was never sold in Australia (North America and UK only), so if anything goes wrong with this, you won't be getting it repaired under warranty in Australia, but if you have a spare $600 or so and just want to give it a spin or want something different, I'd say go for it :)
    I'll be buying the Duo 2 for sure!

    • demiurge on 06/08/2021 - 18:07

      And it will be like $2000…

  • fuzor on 06/08/2021 - 15:56

    This was copied off Lenovo’s Thinkpad design but they did a far worse job than the original Lenovo machine.

  • vgmaster21 on 06/08/2021 - 16:15
    +6

    I've had one of these since launch. Don't rely on the launch reviews, the software is much improved. This device is excellent if it lines up with your expectations… but it's definitely not for everyone. If you're looking for a great camera or a super polished experience, forget it. If you're looking for a super productive phone, this is it. Pen support, tent mode, side by side apps, dual screen span and the list goes on. There's a lot of 'unique' scenarios this phone can pull off which you simply can't do in any other device. But.. it needs commitment. You can't just use it solely one handed (as in you need at least 2 hands to at least fold it back to one handed mode) & there's no simple 'glance' and go. Really cool device, especially at this price.. but it's a gen 1 of a concept which may or may not ever go mainstream.

  • love2buy on 06/08/2021 - 16:55
    +1

    This would be great to read comic books with.

    • BurnZ on 06/08/2021 - 18:01

      That's the reason why I'm thinking about getting it. I want the Surface Neo but since Microsoft took down the page for it… it might not be coming out anymore.

  • Panadol on 06/08/2021 - 17:54

    Please buy with eyes wide open. This phone is not very durable. See youtube durability review by Jerry Rig Everything…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VTXnf5XMn8&ab_channel=Jerry…

  • Look43Bs on 06/08/2021 - 17:58

    so … doe the majority say … It's a DUD ?

    • fastnet on 06/08/2021 - 18:32

      It's not dysfunctional. It's a 1st gen device that's a bit rough around the edges.

    • eug on 10/08/2021 - 11:56

      so … doe the majority say … It's a DUD ?

      Reading through the comments, it looks like the people who say it's a dud have never owned or even used one before. The people who have bought it say it's good if you have the right expectations (first-gen device, camera is nothing like a Samsung, etc).

  • Kiro on 06/08/2021 - 20:08

    Would love a dual screen as opposed to a fold.

    • congo on 06/08/2021 - 20:26

      Whats wrong with fold?
      Folds are the future.

      • juki on 06/08/2021 - 20:37

        more subject to stress

      • Kiro on 07/08/2021 - 00:44

        Screens are not durable, soft layers and can be subject to damage, indentations, flexibility lift of folding open and closed isn't guaranteed.

      • eug on 10/08/2021 - 12:01
        +1

        Whats wrong with fold?
        Folds are the future.

        I'd say they're two different products with two different use cases in mind. I think the Fold is designed to run 1 application on a large screen while the Duo is designed to run 2 applications simultaneously.

        You can run 2 apps on the Fold simultaneously, but the aspect ratio means it'll be 2 narrow windows side by side. You can rotate the screen to have one on top and one on the bottom, but in that orientation you can't put it on a table laptop-style and have the keyboard on the bottom, or e.g. have Zoom running on the top screen with your notes on the bottom screen.

  • bigbadboogieman on 06/08/2021 - 21:54

    How to unlock this for free?

  • toastfacegrillah on 07/08/2021 - 12:50

    Looks like the sale has been extended.

    Last night it was:
    2 days left - OR - until sold out

    Today it's now:
    24 days left - OR - until sold out

  • jamba on 07/08/2021 - 14:37

    How to sign for shopmate. The website is not letting me click the sign up link.

    https://shopmateauspost.com/#

    • Draco on 07/08/2021 - 18:13
      +1

      i think its https://shopmate.auspost.com.au/ now

      • jamba on 07/08/2021 - 18:33

        Thanks. That worked.

        • niknaks on 07/08/2021 - 19:00
          +1

          Has your payment method been accepted. Keep getting denied. If I were smart would take it as a sign.

          • jamba on 07/08/2021 - 20:06

            @niknaks: Mine got declined. Will try via Amazon

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