Whirlpool

Yes you heard that right, Telstra is obviously throwing out their old stock on prepaid for $299.

See here:
shop.telstra.com/webapp/...layType=Advanced

wow, thats a good deal, certainly better then a chocolate phone for $249

Good phone.Using mine nearly 2 years now.Still looks'n works like new.Very happy with it.

$199 now at K mart. Awesome value. Sorry goes on sale this thursday.

200 at dick smith as well.
i'm thinking about getting it, really want a k800i but i might just get this instead

Can I get it and use my optus sim with it?
I know Optus are selling the 750i for $200. Which has the better mp3 player?

krammis76 writes...

$199 now at K mart. Awesome value.

It's $199 everywhere now (at least it should be) - there's been a price reposition.

No you can't use an Optus SIM in it without getting it unlocked (either by paying Telstra's fee to get it unlocked or by going to a repairer that has the gear to do it).

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I'm thinking about getting one of these. Are they any good or not

An oldie but a goodie.

SonyStyle have 'em for $199 unlocked/unbranded though.

SA Kid writes...

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I'm thinking about getting one of these. Are they any good or not

IMHO, the phone has to be one of the best phone that SE has made, they have did everything right with these phones, and one thing which is a plus for this phone, it does not have those prone to broke joystick.

Basically the phone has everything you could want, a nice camera with flash and auto focus, and the walkman features.

The only thing which is a let down is the small screen.

A cousin of mine purchased one a few weeks back and it has been great, while he opted for the W810i due to the walkman features, I went for the K800i for its impressive camera.

I have just been to Sony Style and they are $699 - am I missing something ??

Andy you need to sign up as a Sony member to get the phone for $199. Pretty easy if you own a Sony product.

whoa thats great!! *wants one*

Andy01 writes...

I have just been to Sony Style and they are $699 - am I missing something ??

or you can pick one up from telstra for $199.

D3lusion writes...

or you can pick one up from telstra for $199.

Yeah but the $199 one from SonyStyle is Unlocked, Unbranded and thus means it can use flash menus afaik.

daveeey writes...

Yeah but the $199 one from SonyStyle is Unlocked, Unbranded and thus means it can use flash menus afaik.

Flash menus?

daveeey writes...

Yeah but the $199 one from SonyStyle is Unlocked, Unbranded and thus means it can use flash menus afaik.

AFAIK, the W810i does not support flash menu, even if its unbranded.

D3lusion writes...

AFAIK, the W810i does not support flash menu, even if its unbranded.

unbranded w810i's have flash menus, im pretty certain

D3lusion writes...

AFAIK, the W810i does not support flash menu, even if its unbranded.

It it definitely possible www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRtzrVT5Xbo

or google "w810 flash menus"

I bought mine off Ebay for $200 which is bargain, Best phone ever use so far. I installed new flash menu theme and its looks awesome. try this site you should find it useful to upgrade firmware or install new flash menu forums.se-nse.net

It appears that this phone is now $199 from Allphones, and also comes with a set of Skullcandy headphones.

allphones.com.au/hot/1207_5.asp

EDIT: Thanks for correcting me Arghdee, So I guess the handset must still be locked and branded with telstra :(

daveeey writes...

It appears that this phone is now $199 OUTRIGHT from Allphones

From that link, it appears to be telstra locked...

Things you need to know: Network unlocking fee applies. Limit 1 handset per transaction.

Yes, its just a Telstra Pre-Paid and they are giving away the skullcandy headphones.

Lots of people belive that buying a pre-paid phone means they are buying it outright, but its not the case. If you get a phone (new) for under $200 you can *almost* guarantee it will be network locked.

marto87 writes...

Yes, its just a Telstra Pre-Paid and they are giving away the skullcandy headphones.


Yeah, I got confused, as it was listed in Allphones "Hot Offers" section, and the ad also didnt have anything related to telstra on it. I assumed it was outright until I saw the smallprint at the bottom of the webpage.

I looked at it, saw the big T in the top right hand corner, and "comes with $10 included credit"

Although I do work for a Telstra Dealer, so I suppose I'm sad like that.