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    #1952
    pajor
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    Nate--IRL-- wrote: »
    LOL - I must have misread that! Didn't think it was €499! :)

    Nate

    You didn't, it's dollars.


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    #1953
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Engrossed with this thread the past few weeks.

    I'm interested in a 5 - 5.5 inch screen. Prefer the latter, similar to the Note 2 or 3

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks

    Ill be selling my 5 inch Lenovo A830 next week if you would be interested? Only thing is you would have to flash google apps yourself.


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    #1954
    LFC Murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭LFC Murphy


    Barr wrote: »
    What about this. It has the snapdragon chip which has quality GPS. Specs good overall though the camera could better.

    http://www.merimobiles.com/k-touch-s2-snapdragon-msm8225q-quad-core-1-2ghz-with-android-4-1-5-3-inch-ips-960-540-dual-sim-smartphone_p/meri7904.htm


    Hi, I have a DHD and this looks very similar. Kinda hoping for something different.

    Any thoughts on this

    http://www.focalprice.com/MH0508W/Star_S7189_50_Android_421_Quad_Core_MTK6589_12GHz_3G_Smartphone.html

    Budget of around €150 to €200 max. GPS would be nice to retain, although not a real deal breaker

    Thanks


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    #1955
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Hi, I have a DHD and this looks very similar. Kinda hoping for something different.

    Any thoughts on this

    http://www.focalprice.com/MH0508W/Star_S7189_50_Android_421_Quad_Core_MTK6589_12GHz_3G_Smartphone.html

    Budget of around €150 to €200 max. GPS would be nice to retain, although not a real deal breaker

    Thanks

    Whats a DHD?


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    #1956
    LFC Murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭LFC Murphy


    tallaghtmick wrote: »
    Whats a DHD?

    Sorry, I've a HTC Desire HD and it's been showing it's age, especially with newer apps or updated apps. Getting very laggy, and reboots often. When new the 4.3 screen was huge, but now looking at the 5+ inch varieties

    Thanks


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    #1957
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Sorry, I've a HTC Desire HD and it's been showing it's age, especially with newer apps or updated apps. Getting very laggy, and reboots often. When new the 4.3 screen was huge, but now looking at the 5+ inch varieties

    Thanks

    Couple of posts above ye ill do ye a deal ;)


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    #1958
    LFC Murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭LFC Murphy


    tallaghtmick wrote: »
    Couple of posts above ye ill do ye a deal ;)

    Hi Looked at the Lenovo A830, however the whole flash thing is beyond me thanks..


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    #1959
    Mick Murdock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Mick Murdock


    ZeitgeistGlee wrote: »
    OK so having had my W200 for 48 hours I have to say I'm very, very pleased with performance of the device in practically all respects. Device is quick and responsive, battery life is respectable, screen in crisp and sharp albeit maybe a little faded compared to Samsung's AMOLEDs (I know some people find them overly saturated) that I've gotten used. Been looking around at ROMs but honestly I feel no real compunction to change what I got from Meri, the phone is rooted with zero bloatware. All I did was change to Nova launcher out of habit.

    For $189 you can't really go wrong. Already had 2 people at work ask where I got the phone from and if I'd be willing to order in ones for them. :D


    Just bought one of these on Ebay from a seller in Cardiff. Got it for €183 + express shipping. Came to just over €200.

    I was more than likely going to be hit by customs and duty charges by DHL, so there actually isn't a lot in it?


    Really only needed it for a few months, but I'll see how I go. Should have it Tuesday/Wednesday. I'll report back. :)


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    #1960
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Hi Looked at the Lenovo A830, however the whole flash thing is beyond me thanks..

    Its a good phone id def advise ye to buy one from merimobiles anyway.


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    #1961
    pajor
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    Mick Murdock wrote: »
    Just bought one of these on Ebay from a seller in Cardiff. Got it for €183 + express shipping. Came to just over €200.

    I was more than likely going to be hit by customs and duty charges by DHL, so there actually isn't a lot in it?


    Really only needed it for a few months, but I'll see how I go. Should have it Tuesday/Wednesday. I'll report back. :)

    Was looking at the exact same. Premium of only about €10 to have it just posted from the UK and no customs delays.

    Please do report back. :)


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    #1962
    Mick Murdock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Mick Murdock


    pajor wrote: »
    Was looking at the exact same. Premium of only about €10 to have it just posted from the UK and no customs delays.

    Please do report back. :)


    Will do. If you're buying through Paypal with a credit card - choose the Visa exchange rate rather than the Paypal one. Was almost €10 more with Paypal's awful rate. Probably common knowledge, but I normally have enough built up in my Paypal account so I don't have to use a card so it was new to me.


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    #1963
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users Posts: 30,240 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Have bought off that seller in Cardiff (presume its the same), very quick to arrive, no problems at all


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    #1964
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    Mick Murdock wrote: »
    Will do. If you're buying through Paypal with a credit card - choose the Visa exchange rate rather than the Paypal one. Was almost €10 more with Paypal's awful rate. Probably common knowledge, but I normally have enough built up in my Paypal account so I don't have to use a card so it was new to me.

    Huh, is it cheaper to pay through card rather than funds in Paypal a/c? Have only ever really paid with card, so haven't come across that.


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    #1965
    loyatemu
    Registered Users Posts: 14,924 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Any thoughts on this

    http://www.focalprice.com/MH0508W/Star_S7189_50_Android_421_Quad_Core_MTK6589_12GHz_3G_Smartphone.html

    854x480 resolution on a 5.3" screen is too low (and probably the main reason it is so cheap).


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    #1966
    Mick Murdock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Mick Murdock


    pajor wrote: »
    Huh, is it cheaper to pay through card rather than funds in Paypal a/c? Have only ever really paid with card, so haven't come across that.

    No, the cheapest way to pay is with paypal funds - there is generally no charge. However, if you pay by credit card in a different currency Paypal gives you the option of using their own exchange rate or Visa's exchange rate. The Paypal exchange rate is terrible.


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    #1967
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    Mick Murdock wrote: »
    No, the cheapest way to pay is with paypal funds - there is generally no charge. However, if you pay by credit card in a different currency Paypal gives you the option of using their own exchange rate or Visa's exchange rate. The Paypal exchange rate is terrible.

    I've never noticed that. :confused: Must keep an eye out for that next time.


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    #1968
    Mick Murdock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Mick Murdock


    Might be a new thing, I hadn't seen it before either. Haven't used a card on Paypal for at least a year though.


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    #1969
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    Mick Murdock wrote: »
    Might be a new thing, I hadn't seen it before either. Haven't used a card on Paypal for at least a year though.

    Just fiddling around with Paypal on eBay and found it. You learn something new everyday.

    I can see myself getting a phone from Meri mobile or eBay soon, so should save a few quid.


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    #1970
    baldshin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭baldshin


    Hey folks, I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to android, as a long time iOS user. Just wondering if someone could recommend a decent phone for my gf, costing max €150? Will be used mostly for spotify, bit of netflix and a few gaming apps(nothing too intensive). Preferably not a huge screen but not tiny, maybe 4-4.5 inch.
    Thanks in advance!


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    #1971
    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    What about this beauty, although it might work out a bit over budget if it gets caught by customs.

    http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-hongmi-red-rice-wcdma_p/meri9833.htm


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    #1972
    eamonnq
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    eamonnq wrote: »
    http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-hongmi-red-rice-wcdma_p/meri9833.htm


    229 usd
    Barr wrote: »
    What about this beauty, although it might work out a bit over budget if it gets caught by customs.

    http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-hongmi-red-rice-wcdma_p/meri9833.htm

    Down 10 dollars in price since I posted it!! :D


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    #1973
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,011 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    tallaghtmick wrote: »
    Ill be selling my 5 inch Lenovo A830 next week if you would be interested? Only thing is you would have to flash google apps yourself.

    Might keep an eye out on adverts for that.


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    #1974
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    eamonnq wrote: »
    Might keep an eye out on adverts for that.

    New phones arriving today,customs has to be payed and my card was declined due to 1 euro balance :pac: I can pay in cash though so its ok, if all goes well it will be for sale later.


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    #1975
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    tallaghtmick wrote: »
    New phones arriving today,customs has to be payed and my card was declined due to 1 euro balance :pac: I can pay in cash though so its ok, if all goes well it will be for sale later.

    How much did it come to so?


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    #1976
    Edwardius
    Registered Users Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Edwardius


    Got my Jiayu G4 (MTK6589T processor). First android phone and I definitely prefer android to the windows phone I had for a year and bricked (it's actually configurable).

    I was looking into custom ROMS but I'm pretty happy with the stock firmware

    After 24hrs of fairly heavy use the battery was around 50% and it scored 16214 on the AnTuTu.

    Haven't tested the camera yet as I'm awaiting an SD card.

    GPS ain't the best. I tried the fix with mobileuncle but it's still not wonderful. Might look into improving the antenna somehow

    Build quality is nice and solid, I'm very impressed overall!


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    #1977
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    pajor wrote: »
    How much did it come to so?

    174 including the customs so im happy with that, Ill try sell my Lenovo for 160(130 Boardsies) so all in all no too much spent, but im broke so need to sell fast.


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    #1978
    pajor
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    tallaghtmick wrote: »
    174 including the customs so im happy with that, Ill try sell my Lenovo for 160(130 Boardsies) so all in all no too much spent, but im broke so need to sell fast.

    Let us know how the GPS is on it. My cursor is circling the checkout button. :D


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    #1979
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,011 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Edwardius wrote: »
    Got my Jiayu G4 (MTK6589T processor). First

    GPS ain't the best. I tried the fix with mobileuncle but it's still not wonderful. Might look into improving the antenna somehow


    I thought the MTK6589T chips did not have a problem with GPS ?? THL W200 was fine (and have another one on the way).


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    #1980
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    Panthro wrote: »
    Oh yes, someone asked me a while back what the GPS was like on the Jiayu G4. I said it wasn't great.
    Realised last night the reason behind that..
    Location access and Data Connection both off :o:o (I only ever use the Wifi for the internet)
    Sorry to whoever that was that asked!
    I played around with it a bit last night, it's pretty quick.
    eamonnq wrote: »
    I thought the MTK6589T chips did not have a problem with GPS ?? THL W200 was fine (and have another one on the way).

    Reading back. Sounds good so.


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    #1981
    tallaghtmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,724 ✭✭✭tallaghtmick


    Im being teased at the minute by DHL, it hasnt been delivered yet and they cant contact the driver! Lil **** :pac:


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