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BigW WiFi Bargains - Belkin Wireless USB Adapter N150 $8 / N300 $12, Pocket Wi-Fi 2 $15.80

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Just browsing at BigW and came across what I see are great bargains in the phone and computer section in Glenorchy Tasmania. Presume these prices are nationwide, and I have not seen cheaper anywhere else!!

Vodafone Pocket Wifi 2 - $15.80 down from $78 - Photo - http://alturl.com/pii39
Includes 6GB of data and 94 day Expiry !!!!!

There have been other deals posted for $29 and $39.50, but this is the cheapest I have seen. Links in the other posts indicate possible cheap ebay unlock @ http://alturl.com/obkru
** Please don't bag Vodafone, they are getting better, and consider the price ** Perfect for Mums and Dads!

Also there were:
Belkin N150 Wireless Adapter - $8 - Photo - http://alturl.com/4k2o3

Belkin N300 Wireless Adapter - $12 - Photo - http://alturl.com/nzsc9

Plenty of adapters left on the shelf, but I grapped the last 2 Pocket WiFi's @ Glenorchy.

Computing Belkin Vodafone Wireless Adapter Wireless Router

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  • wiltonson on 27/12/2012 - 16:13
    +1

    Is the pocket wifi locked to Vodafone? or I can use other network sim with it?

    • Coops1 on 27/12/2012 - 16:16

      Locked I think, I can't test as I only have vodafone sims :), but possible cheap unlock via the link I gave in the OP.

    • muncan on 27/12/2012 - 18:36
      +2

      I unlocked mine for free using Vodafone's website, WITHOUT activating it first. Website said there was a problem, and to please provide a mobile number so they can contact me. They sent a SMS in 2 days asking me to try again… unlock worked :-)
      https://unlock.vodafone.com.au

      • tomsco on 28/12/2012 - 22:32

        Just had a look and they wanted $25 to unlock.

        • INFIDEL on 12/03/2013 - 15:52

          No its FREE!
          (It states Unlocking your device online saves you $25.00.)
          Vodafone just sent SMS to say my unlock code is available - via Vodafone unlock site!
          (Took 2 working days)
          Handset Unlock Procedure for IMEI: ***************
          Your unlock code is: ********
          Manufacturer/Model: Huawei_E585
          Worked & FREE!

        • tomsco on 12/03/2013 - 19:30

          I wish it was that easy: http://i46.tinypic.com/23locwx.jpg

        • INFIDEL on 12/03/2013 - 20:19

          Did it today - it was!
          Entered my IMEI on https://unlock.vodafone.com.au/ a few days back, it said they needed to get back to me so left my mobile number, they contacted me by SMS today - try the site again as my IMEI had been added to their system. A minute later it was unlocked. Simple & Free!

        • tomsco on 12/03/2013 - 20:32

          Did you not look at my screenshot? I'll keep checking, but I am not getting the "we'll get back to you message" and I'm cat inlay not putting in credit card details to test it.

        • INFIDEL on 12/03/2013 - 21:17

          Saw it ($50-25!!) - but I never was sent there - just that my IMEI was not on their records & they set up the system for me to get unlocked free. Easiest way.
          So did you get 6G & 94 days as the op said - I only got 3G & 30d.

          I would re enter IMEI & try again, contact Voda, or use the free process in http://www.wikihow.com/Unlock-Huawei-E585-Mifi-Router

        • INFIDEL on 22/03/2013 - 12:57
          -1

          Entered the IMEI for a second Pocket WiFi2 (still to be unwrapped) into Voda's unlock site - gave me the unlock code immediately.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2012 - 16:20
    +1

    who cares whether it's voda, it's unlockable & has 850-900-2100 bands so is carrier independent.
    I can't see it on their website so I guess it's store by store

    • Coops1 on 27/12/2012 - 16:25

      Interesting isn't it, there are lots of wireless products (routers etc) in-store not on the website. The N150 is listed @ $48.88 and the N300 is not listed at all.

    • eve on 27/12/2012 - 19:12

      Can I get some recommendations for carriers please?

  • plasmapuff on 27/12/2012 - 16:24
    +3

    Anyone else see this in their stores?

  • asadat on 27/12/2012 - 16:26

    Is it possible to buy Belkin N150/N300 Wireless Adapter online?

  • Snoop on 27/12/2012 - 16:34

    Not bad for $5 a month!!! + from me!!!
    Hopefully there's one at my local Big W!!!

    • foobar on 27/12/2012 - 16:35
      +2

      !!!!!!!!

      • Snoop on 27/12/2012 - 16:50
        +2

        $15.80 ÷ approx 3 months (94 day expiry) = $5.OO a month. Kind of!!!
        edit:
        Or are you picking on my over exuberant use of exclamation marks? ;)

        • terahammer on 27/12/2012 - 17:08
          +2

          !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

        • njninjar on 27/12/2012 - 18:21
          +1

          !!!!!!!

        • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 18:27
          +1

          Wait, you can still use the actual device after 94 days.
          Don't throw it away !!!!!!!!!!!!!

        • Snoop on 28/12/2012 - 09:34

          I was more thinking data usage / plan costs over a period… not the actual unit itself!
          Then again… If you can't get a recharge with that kind of value, you may be better off getting a new one each time and resell the unit!

    • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2012 - 21:16

      Thought it was 3GB over 30 days.

      • Snoop on 28/12/2012 - 09:29

        Not sure, but OP wrote "Includes 6GB of data and 94 day Expiry !!!!!"
        Ps. These exclamation marks have not been inserted by myself, but are are duplicate of the OP's" ;)

        • Coops1 on 28/12/2012 - 10:05

          It' had 94 days expiry on the box without any reference to GB's I actually rang them and they confirmed 6GB and 94 days. I will be activating mine in Feb, and transferring an expiring ~11GB from an existing account.

        • [Deactivated] on 28/12/2012 - 13:05

          I think there are 2 types- $79 one has 3gb/30 days, $99 has 6gb/90 days. I thought this was the $79. Anyone activated it?

        • helllo on 28/12/2012 - 18:12

          I haven't yet activated mine, but I rang Vodafone to confirm and they said that if it states on the box 94 days expiry then it includes 6gb of data. If it states 30day expiry then it includes 3gb of data. These should have been $99 stock RRP price from what Vodafone cs said

  • easternculture on 27/12/2012 - 16:37
    +3

    Looks like store specific
    Just called Bankstown Store and their not on special

    • thisispete on 27/12/2012 - 19:29
      +1

      *they're

      • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2012 - 21:55
        -4

        *they are

        • Elitethem on 27/12/2012 - 22:22

          'They're' is socially acceptable.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2013 - 12:22
          +1

          They aren't.

  • chyawala on 27/12/2012 - 16:39

    sweet deals

  • ethanol on 27/12/2012 - 16:40

    can this pocket wifi take micro SD cards and act share content?

  • easternculture on 27/12/2012 - 16:45
    +2

    can you upload a reciept so we can price match

    • Coops1 on 27/12/2012 - 16:47
      +2

      Only bought the Pocket Wifi 2, can upload that if you want? Otherwise the price is in the linked pix.

      • easternculture on 27/12/2012 - 16:49

        thats what im after

        Thanks =)

      • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 16:50

        yeah pls upload receipt. Actual receipt with BigW store on it might have more say …
        Cheers
        Thats a good bargain BTW +1

    • Coops1 on 27/12/2012 - 16:57
      +6

      receipt link - http://alturl.com/ydbuv

  • Molloch on 27/12/2012 - 17:02

    Wife was in Epping Plaza (Victoria) and checked in the Big-W there. Had a sticker on the shelf for the Pocket WiFi 2 at $15.80, but had already sold out.

  • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 17:04

    So no one has managed to grab one in Sydney so far?

    Either it's not on special or the shelves are still full !!!
    I hope the later ;)

  • daver on 27/12/2012 - 17:13

    According to http://everydaygiftcards.com.au/Redemption#fragment-2

    All BIG W Stores accept
    WISH Gift Cards

    So I take that those ebay purchased DSE WISH card bring it effectively to .9*15.8 =14.22.

    Know if its the same one as this - http://dicksmith.com.au/product/EB5018/vodafone-pocket-wifi-… ?

    • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 17:15
      +1

      if you live in/close to Glenorchy TAS, yes

    • Coops1 on 27/12/2012 - 17:18
      +1

      While I had the DSE gift card in my wallet, I actually used the 5% off wish card (via entertainment book), so $15.01 for me.

    • daver on 27/12/2012 - 17:33

      yair still have the de branded K3771 to fall back on in any case, quite an easy FW change too.

  • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 17:15
    +1

    OK, so this is not a catalogue special. Just a in-store special probably.
    Ah well

  • easternculture on 27/12/2012 - 17:40

    no stock @ bankstown
    Was just their

  • klevster on 27/12/2012 - 17:54

    Headed to Big W Werribee Plaza now… :)

    • easternculture on 27/12/2012 - 17:55

      keep us informed

    • steve13 on 27/12/2012 - 18:47

      +1 keep me informed please

    • klevster on 27/12/2012 - 20:53

      One in cabinet, purchased by me, marked as $79 but scanned up as proper price.
      Interestingly the people ahead of me were purchasing cheap Vodafone smartphones for $20 each, Haweui or however its spelt…. Not marked on shelf, assuming pre-paid handset.

    • klevster on 27/12/2012 - 20:57

      Also could not find the wireless N dongles either :(

  • bargain_finder on 27/12/2012 - 18:18

    Picked up the last 2 pocket wifi's from Robina on the GC.
    Were marked as $79 but came up as $15.80 when scanned.
    Thanks OP

  • Brick50 on 27/12/2012 - 18:23

    Grabbed last 2 at bendigo,
    Thanks OP

  • Roary on 27/12/2012 - 18:35

    Are these things 3g? So no point with Telstra new 4G right?
    Vodafone ran a 3G network right? I am not bagging Vodafone - this is a serious question.
    Thank you

    • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 18:51

      Where did 4G Telstra come in from ?
      This is a thread about Voda wifi mode.
      And yes, Voda currently only have a 3G network, with 4G coming 'sometime next year'

    • Crownanchor on 27/12/2012 - 20:09

      These Pocket Wifi's will work on Telstras 3G network, as they support the frequency Telstra uses. 4G is not supported, and 4G modems are sold at a premium, probably still around $100 price for USB dongle.

      $15.80 is an amazing price. I bought the Virgin Modem when they first came out, and it was $230, a spare battery was able to be purchased and it was about $50 or $80.

  • humpda on 27/12/2012 - 18:52

    Picked up the last one from Big W Hervey Bay…thanks OP!

  • eve on 27/12/2012 - 18:58
    +1

    Got the last two at Belmont, WA. Sounds like it is nation-wide!! Product code as per the receipt: 8241581.
    Thanks OP!

    • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 19:33

      Thanks for the product code.
      Can't d/l receipt at work.

  • sha81 on 27/12/2012 - 19:29
    +1

    Just picked 2 up from Big W in Muswellbrook NSW. There were plenty left.

  • 51ngh on 27/12/2012 - 19:43

    OK, just called Plumpton, Auburn, Rouse Hill, Blacktown. All out of stock. This probably means it was a Australia-wide deal. Got in too late. :(

    Top Ryde store might have some though. I'm too far away though

    • moesta on 27/12/2012 - 22:30

      I was in Top Ryde coincidentally when this deal was posted. I asked and bought the last wifi pocket they had in stock. Top Ryde is definitely out of stock. I rang Rockdale, Campsie, Auburn and Macquarie Centre - all out of stock.

  • INFIDEL on 27/12/2012 - 19:53

    Thanks! Rang my local BigW in Brissie (free PennyTel call!) & got the last Pocket Wifi 2 put aside.
    $15.01 on ING Paywave!

  • evatron on 27/12/2012 - 20:07

    Got one from bigs calamvale in QLD

  • Brick50 on 27/12/2012 - 20:11
    +1

    FYI, unlock codes are only $2.26 on eBay

    Receipt for anyone who wants it:
    http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/11776571/img/11776571.jp…

  • Scaregdearimasu on 27/12/2012 - 20:54

    No stock left in Tweed City Big W
    Kmart looked like they'd price match till I stupidly told them there was no stock at big W.

  • Rayman161 on 27/12/2012 - 20:57

    Bigw in menai got old stock pocket wifi for 40$ with 3gb data 1 month

  • eclipse398 on 27/12/2012 - 20:58

    just checked Big W in Auburn. the n150 going for $39.50.
    couldnt find the n300.
    the wifi not on special.

    • Coops1 on 27/12/2012 - 21:47

      Did you get them scanned? Other stores had the wifi at full price and it scanned @ $15.80

      • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2012 - 21:51

        I have to love when that happens. It happened to me with the Hobbit Swisse promo. I decided to buy it even though the price was different from online and it scanned the online price. Go figure.

    • bombcat on 27/12/2012 - 22:17

      Too late, I bought the last two there at 7pm. The $8 one called "CONNECT N150" . see op's pic. Not sure what's the difference.

  • honeydew on 27/12/2012 - 21:08

    I called Top Ryde Big W and they said it was $39.50 too. SKU in the photo and in store are different. Apparently they have the newer stock or something. But I might be stopping by there anyway and will try to scan it and see if it scans at something else.

  • crayner on 27/12/2012 - 21:12
    +1

    Just got back from BIGW Glenorchy and they had quite a range of discounted networking equipment, biggest bargains were the Belkin Wireless N150 and 300 dongles though. I did pick up a Belkin Surf N300 router (Belkin F7D2301) though.

    Pics:
    http://img.acianetmedia.com/i/D5uij.jpg
    http://img.acianetmedia.com/i/5uBnG.jpg

    Receipt (mind the BBQ):
    http://img.acianetmedia.com/i/8CRAj.jpg

  • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2012 - 21:50

    I once tried one of those services with a huawei ideos u8150 and it took about 3 weeks to get a refund. It didn't work and the guy was trying to tell me to put the code in again for the fifth time which locks the phone btw. He couldn't understand why I was hesitant to try it for the fifth time.

  • TScott on 27/12/2012 - 21:50

    This is tempting me…even though I will have no use for it… =\

  • Brick50 on 27/12/2012 - 21:58

    Only other place I can find that might pricematch is Dick Smith. Anyone else found any other stores?

  • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2012 - 22:08
    -1

    Here's a nice wireless card to put in if you plan on making a WiFi hotspot for your wireless n300 adapters.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ASUS-PCE-N15-802-11-b-g-n-Wireles…

    If you want more range get two of these bad boys.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-2-4GHz-20dBi-RP-SMA-Yagi-Wire…

  • oztonyau on 27/12/2012 - 22:38

    No stock available for sale (only one on display, refused to sell it) at Stafford City QLD @ 8pm Thursday 27/12.

  • FreaqyGeeq on 27/12/2012 - 22:43

    Great deal, nabbed the last Pocket WiFi 2 from the Taigum Big W. Thanks OP!

    • KLoNe on 27/12/2012 - 23:03

      Any of the other items available there?

      • FreaqyGeeq on 28/12/2012 - 00:06

        Sorry KLoNe, I'm not sure. I actually phoned ahead—the sales guy put the last unit aside for me, and I sent my bro over to pick it up on my behalf.

  • langitbiru on 27/12/2012 - 22:44

    wondering, once i unlock this one, can i use overseas sim card, and use it on overseas.. any idea?

    • Coops1 on 27/12/2012 - 23:06
      +1

      Yep, did that in Vietnam, works fine unlocked!

  • evatron on 28/12/2012 - 01:24

    How can I get the 6g data

  • psy on 28/12/2012 - 09:25

    South yarra Vic is out of stock and bigw Doncaster is scanning at $79

    • bargain_finder on 28/12/2012 - 09:45

      Show them the receipts posted above….

      • psy on 28/12/2012 - 13:36

        I think they're $79 because they're the PRO model, which is perhaps the new model.

        My prev. post should have said BigW southland is scanning at $79. Doncaster confirmed the $15.80 clearance price (even though the sticker said $79) when I asked, however they didn't have stock.

  • SirNed on 28/12/2012 - 09:44

    Big Wobble u in Brisbane CBD are also scanning at $79

  • ozshaz on 28/12/2012 - 10:17

    No Stock available at Waverley Gardens ( Vic)

  • helllo on 28/12/2012 - 10:43

    No stock at Seaford store in SA.
    Any chance anyone's able to pick one up for me and post it to SA? Would be much appreciated!

    • helllo on 28/12/2012 - 10:47
      +3

      Scratch that, victor Harbor SA has 5 so I have all 5 on hold for pickup tomorrow and will be happy to post out to others that are wanting one

      • Red Hippo on 28/12/2012 - 11:09

        I will take one with much thanks. If you have any available.

      • gwunny on 28/12/2012 - 11:38

        I would also like one please if you still have some.

      • ubor on 28/12/2012 - 11:53

        I will take one if you have one to spare. Thanks

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