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#447589 11-Mar-2011 15:26

pretty sure from memory the dse au one is unlocked

HTPC / Home automation (home assistant) enthusiast.

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Ultimate Geek

#447590 11-Mar-2011 15:27

openmedia: DSE AU site is down at the moment. Is their model network unlocked?

yes says unlocked on the pic above.

meesham

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#447591 11-Mar-2011 15:27

openmedia: DSE AU site is down at the moment. Is their model network unlocked?

Working for me on Telstra cable, yes it's unlocked - "HUAWEI Ideos X5 Android™ Unlocked Mobile"

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#447592 11-Mar-2011 15:28

Pretty good phone if i can get it for NZD $430

The picture of the aussie one looks different for some reason,notice it doesnt have buttons down the bottom.

meesham

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#447595 11-Mar-2011 15:31

webup: do i then need to use the phone or open it before arriving back here so i dont pay gst here on bringing it in?

That's up to Customs, usually they won't hassle you but if it's been opened and used there's probably less chance of them trying to ping you for it. You can actually open and use the item before you get to the airport (unlike duty free goods), you just need to have purchased it less than 30 days before you leave.

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#447596 11-Mar-2011 15:32

webup: do i then need to use the phone or open it before arriving back here so i dont pay gst here on bringing it in?

I think you can use it prior, but bring the box and all accessories/original packaging and documentation on to the plane with you in hand luggage.

HTPC / Home automation (home assistant) enthusiast.

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Ultimate Geek

#447597 11-Mar-2011 15:32

I might even buy it online now from the Australian site and have it sent to my friends house.

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meesham

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#447599 11-Mar-2011 15:36

kiwijunglist:
webup: do i then need to use the phone or open it before arriving back here so i dont pay gst here on bringing it in?

I think you can use it prior, but bring the box and all accessories/original packaging and documentation on to the plane with you in hand luggage.

It doesn't hurt to have the boxes with you, but I've claimed an SLR, lense & camera bag before which wasn't in its original box (it was in the camera bag).

webup

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#447621 11-Mar-2011 16:53

Just went to Hornby and bought one.

Looks like it takes Micro sim card!!!! Grrrrrrr

Edit: thats the SD card slot...duh

PottsyNZ

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#447623 11-Mar-2011 16:55

webup: Just went to Hornby and bought one.

Looks like it takes Micro sim card!!!! Grrrrrrr

You can take a pair of scissors and cut down the sim AFAIK

lokhor

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#447642 11-Mar-2011 17:55

webup: Just went to Hornby and bought one.

Looks like it takes Micro sim card!!!! Grrrrrrr

Edit: thats the SD card slot...duh

Lols. My friend bought a regular SDHC instead of a Micro SDHC after he got his one.

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InspectorGadget

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#447645 11-Mar-2011 18:01

I love it. It's a great phone.

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#447650 11-Mar-2011 18:16

I heard you can just cut the SDHC card with some scissors so you can use it in microSD slot

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BLazeD

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#447787 12-Mar-2011 12:54

Nice re the DSU Au price and I have a mate going to Melbourne this weekend!

When is the X6 expected to arrive though?

PS: This will be my first Android phone - what are the major/best websites to get started on what it can do. Upgrading from a iphone 3G

Cheers

Spong

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#447791 12-Mar-2011 13:07

PB Technologies have a pretty good price for the X5 and the trade price for those eligible, although not as good as Aussie, isn't too far away.

http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?p=search&sf=ideos+X5&x=37&y=7

Tivo upgrades to operate with the new OzTivo EPG, support and service. Over 400 performed here so far. See: www.hillcrest.net.nz

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