Renting Smartphones in Auckland?

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parag

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#153865 10-Oct-2014 11:03

Is anyone aware of an Auckland-based shop or service that rents smartphones on perhaps a weekly basis? I just need a simple smartphone for a week or two while the existing one is repaired.

I've checked with Mr Rental** but there's minimum hire fee of up to 4 months. May look to purchasing one off TradeMe as the $250 hireage fee from Mr Rental makes a 2nd hand phone more economical.

**http://www.mrrental.co.nz/computing/phones

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#1151222 10-Oct-2014 11:41

if you don't need a smartphone get the $7 ones from the warehouse to txt and make calls

parag

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#1151225 10-Oct-2014 11:43

Thanks. This isn't for me but for the person in question, a smartphone is necessary because they need to access WhatsApp.

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#1151227 10-Oct-2014 11:46

what about an Spark phone with interest free terms then get someone to take it over

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1151231 10-Oct-2014 11:55

Thanks for the suggestion but the risk/hassle of finding someone to take over isn't practical.

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#1151238 10-Oct-2014 12:04

How about just buy something cheap (Huawei Y330 currently $70 at DSE?) then sell on trademe when done with it? Must admit I'm not really a WhatsApp user so not sure what sort of grunt it needs, but the Y330 doesn't look too bad under the hood.

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