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Rancid Punx · 03-06-2006, 05:49 AM

ok so i want to take my Sony Ericsson to australia with me from the UK.

Can i get it unlocked and will it then work with an australian Sim Card?

Also if im taking it will i be able to get a socket adapter to run a british charger through an australian outlet?

Any advice would be appreciated also i want to take my laptop so the same would apply for recharging that. Thanks All

Rancid Punx · 03-06-2006, 05:51 AM

i should really mention its a SE w800i, the orange and white walkman one

**omisan** · 03-06-2006, 10:26 AM

Yes, your W800i will work in Australia.

And yes, you need to have your current provider unlock it, which should be pretty simple. Once in Oz, you can get a local SIM card within minutes, even at the airport if you want. The pre-paid $50 plan from Vodafone is pretty great, IMHO.

And yes, all you need is a socket adapter for the charger to work there. Same goes for digital cameras, laptops, MP3 players, etc, as they all have built-in transformers in the AC adapters.

Rancid Punx · 03-06-2006, 11:21 AM

awesome cheers