Long-lasting battery - Get days of standby time with the 1450 mAh removable battery.
Loud and clear - Enjoy HD sound quality in your phone calls.
Strong and stylish - A rigid inner frame makes for a solid build – and a solid look.
It’s got Snake – and more. LED flashlight, FM radio, MP3 player,2 and space for up to 2,000 contacts.
Warranty: 2 years
Hahaha that's the priority! 👌
These were the best phones! :-)
I bought one about a month or 2 ago, great to have it as an emergency phone as battery stays up to 15 days.
You could also price match it with Noel Leemings - https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/p/hmd-105-4g-locked-with-spark…
Is it bearably usable, or remotely suitable for an oldie?
not ideal for latest tech users, unless you to have it handy, but best for oldies, gave it to my grandpa.
Ive got one similar to this in my emergency kit but a bit better. And one of these https://www.macpac.co.nz/zoleo-satellite-communicator/124345…
If power goes out and Cell towers stop I can still call people who have power and connection.
Tried to price match this with Noel Leeming via live chat, but the agent was absolutely unhelpful. She insisted that the model was different and said that the exact item name couldn’t be used to verify that they were the same product.
I even pointed out that if she scrolled down to the review section, she could clearly see that the reviews are identical pulling from the same source. Despite that, she still refused to acknowledge the match. 😂 I don't know how these people get hired.
Tried to price match this with Noel Leeming via live chat, but the agent was absolutely unhelpful. She insisted that the model was different and said that the exact item name couldn’t be used to verify that they were the same product.
I even pointed out that if she scrolled down to the review section, she could clearly see that the reviews are identical pulling from the same source. Despite that, she still refused to acknowledge the match. 😂 I don't know how these people get hired.
You should follow in PedroLewis' footsteps (albeit that was ShopBack) and launch a high profile 'Class Action Lawsuit' against them!
"high profile". Now hiding 🤣🤣🤣 biggest joker I hv seen around here
"high profile". Now hiding 🤣🤣🤣 biggest joker I hv seen around here
Bit Harsh? I'm sure they have a higher opinion of themself than that ;-)
You can politely remind agent (AI or human?) that NL is being criminally charged for avoiding their price promises
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/567524/noel-leeming-crim…
LOL - I cant help but wonder what guard rails (if any) they have in place on that!
Locked?!
Yeah states in the title! to Skinny and Spark only
Does that mean you can't change out the SIM at all, or does it mean you can only change it out for another Spark / Skinny SIM?
You can only use Spark and Skinny. I think you can pay $30 to get it unlocked to any network as well.
Unlock a Spark mobile
Some of our mobiles are Network-locked, and will only work on the Spark network.
If you want to use a Network-locked phone on another network, you’ll need to unlock it first.
Bring it into a Spark store and we'll unlock it.
This costs $30 if you've had the phone on the Spark network for less than nine months.
The non-Spark SIM card needs to be placed in the locked Spark mobile phone to enter your unlock code.
When you input the unique unlock code, take extra care as you only have a limited number of chances to get it right.
If you enter an incorrect code too many times your phone will lock for ALL networks.
Has anyone unlocked and confirmed these work on the other networks ok? I might pick one up as a backup for the backup phone, but would be possibly needing to unlock it at some point. Can this only be done at a spark store (very inconvenient) or is it available online somehow?
I don't really use spark/skinny much because of how bad their network is, but twenty bucks us twenty bucks for a phone so may as well, considering its less than a burger.
Where are you that Spark has bad coverage?
Auckland. North Shore. Known issue for years and they seem to refuse to build more.
Can use as 8 years old kids emergency phone? Chuck a spare spark sim in without topup or plan which last for 12 months and just use for receiving call from parents?
Can use as 8 years old kids emergency phone? Chuck a spare spark sim in without topup or plan which last for 12 months and just use for receiving call from parents?
Any way to also make it so that they can call the parents, but nobody else (except, I guess '111')?
Restricting Calls (Parents Only)
The HMD 105 4G features a built-in feature called Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN).
How it works: When FDN is turned on, the phone locks the outgoing dialler. The user can only call numbers saved on the special FDN contact list (your phone numbers). All other outgoing calls are blocked automatically.
How to set it up:
Go to Menu > Settings > Security settings > Fixed dialling.
Turn Fixed Dialling On.
The phone will ask for a PIN2 code (this is a security code provided on the plastic card your SIM came on, or obtained by contacting your mobile network provider).
- Add yours and your spouse's phone numbers to the FDN list.
Safety Note: Standard emergency numbers (like 111 in NZ) bypass FDN restrictions and can always be dialed.
Brilliant - thank you!
Got one too :-)
this is what i did for a friend years back, kept a phone in the car so he can receive calls as he didnt carry a phone all the time but we could keep in contact.
To be frank, it could be a perfect Bluetooth MP3 player for fitness, running…where can you find a MP3 with bluetooth and FM with 20 bucks?
got 1 today, comes with 2 sim cards and usb c cable, and the phone is dual sim for my surprise
got 1 today, comes with 2 sim cards and usb c cable, and the phone is dual sim for my surprise
Not a factor for me, but if you can install a second SIM, I wonder if that one has to be a Spark / Skinny SIM too?
yes it has to be
Okay - thanks!
Anyone had luck DIY unlocking the network lock without buying one of those dongles?
Thanks, bought 1, now probably just wait 9 months to unlock & get any use out of it, other than maybe the 30GB of data the sims might be useful for! That's if I can still find it in 9 months lol
I'll be playing Snake for 9 months before unlocking. Easy.
I'll be playing Snake for 9 months before unlocking. Easy.
Wow! I never lasted more than three hours without catching my own tail.
after 9 months you can unlock for free?
yes
Does anyone know when the nine month timer starts ticking?
Is it from purchase (in which case I might have to regret not holding on to the receipt despite it only being $20), or from first activation of a SIM in the phone?
I had planned to give this as a pressie to someone in a couple of months, so ideally I don't want to open it in advance, but I guess worst case, I could open it up now, put in a SIM, and that would pretty much guarantee to start the timer for them.
I would guess from activation, which is what I did. From above "This costs $30 if you've had the phone on the Spark network for less than nine months." If it was me I would appreciate the headstart rather than breaking some plastic foil. I guess you could contact Spark but whether you could rely on any answer you get without a lot more work & agravation is another story!
Speaking of regerts: If you had held onto your receipt & unopened you could have returned & saved a $1 with the new deal posted ;-)
would guess from activation, which is what I did. From above "This costs $30 if you've had the phone on the Spark network for less than nine months." If it was me I would appreciate the headstart rather than breaking some plastic foil. I guess you could contact Spark but whether you could rely on any answer you get without a lot more work & agravation is another story!
Speaking of regerts: If you had held onto your receipt & unopened you could have returned & saved a $1 with the new deal posted ;-)
Ha - I think I can live with the $1 'loss' ;-)
I went with your advice, opened it, and got it onto Skinny's network (I didn't pay anything for plan or credit - I just called in to the number to make sure it was working), so hopefully that starts the timer on the nine months.
Can you browse Cheapies on it though