LG G5 Preorders: $300 discount available on LG G5 bundle with 360 camera and VR headset (Ships to Australia)
Who doesn't love a good discount? The LG G5 bundle, which includes a 360 camera as well as a 360 VR headset, is now available at a preorder price of just US$750 (AU$991) on B&H Photo Video -- a massive $300 (AU$396) off the bill you'd otherwise have to pay if you bought the three products separately.
The bundle includes an unlocked version of the LG G5 with model number RS988, which without the bundle, carries a price tag of $649 (AU$857) on B&H Photo. Meanwhile, both 360 accessories were made available for preorder at $200 (AU$264) each last month, making the cumulative cost of the three products around $1050 (AU$1388).
The LG G5 bundle, available here, offers buyers the unlocked LG G5 in two colour choices -- Titan and Silver. This unlocked LG G5 also supports GSM and CDMA networks, but activation will not available for all supported CDMA networks. Buyers who wish to use a CDMA carrier on the unlocked LG G5 are required to check whether the smartphone can be activated on the desired CDMA service provider before purchasing it.
The LG 360 VR smartphone headset makes use of its screen to render content, while the LG 360 CAM Spherical camera can be used for shooting 360-degree videos that can be viewed on any virtual reality headset or device.
Popular US service providers that will support the LG G5 include AT&T, T-Mobile and Straight Talk. In Australia, users can use the unlocked LG G5 on Optus, Telstra and Vodafone. Users can access this link for more details about the supported cellular bands across worldwide carriers. However, customers across Australia will have to shell out an additional $67.80 (AU$89.64) for shipping charges to purchase the LG G5 bundle.
B&H Photo will be shipping the preordered LG G5 units in May.