Cheapest quad core Android Retina Display (2048 x 1536) tablet @ €130 delivered

joeKel73

It's been checked into PM - which one of these packages is anyone's guess. :P

comongethappy

Does this o/s include the Play store app or is it a more bespoke version of Android?

Thanks.

magher

comongethappy wrote: »

Does this o/s include the Play store app or is it a more bespoke version of Android?

Thanks.

Received mine last night, google play store

magher

Any custom 4.4 Roms available?

takamichinoku

Anyone been able to verify whether it's just a rebranded Pipo M6 yet? I'm looking for a cheapish ten incher with an amazing screen to have beside me while doing work on the laptop and for reading comics so it could be ideal.

viking

Mrs Viking just got hers, very impressive so far. Screen is very good.

Only negative so far is that Dropbox seems to crash when started.

joeKel73

Picked mine up this morning - disappointed.

It can't play HD videos (even 720p) without stopping and starting, even the one demo video that came on it.
Frequent connection errors coming up requiring web pages or apps to be loaded twice.
Small air bubble under glass on the display frame and a spec of dirt under at other side of screen.
Front facing camera isn't centrally aligned in the space... also there is a break in the front surface for this.
Found the display quite dull unless looking directly perpendicular.
Most icons are too low resolution for the display although you could swap these out.

Maybe I'm just fussy! Anyway I'm trying to claim a refund. Although the option wasn't available in the refund center as the item contains hazardous gas or liquid...... I've contacted B.E. so will see what they say.

viking

I played the sample video just now, it stopped for a tiny moment when I brought up the menu but played fine otherwise.

Played "Birds" and "Planet" from this list without any issues: http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/

Edit:
I'd imagine the small bubble/dirt is under the screen protector rather than the glass itself.
Is the front facing camera actually blocked by the misalignment? It might just look misaligned but in fact the lens is in the centre? Try taking a photo.
Check your display brightness, viewing angle is quite good I think

logically

J o e wrote: »

Picked mine up this morning - disappointed.

It can't play HD videos (even 720p) without stopping and starting, even the one demo video that came on it.
Frequent connection errors coming up requiring web pages or apps to be loaded twice.
Small air bubble under glass on the display frame and a spec of dirt under at other side of screen.
Front facing camera isn't centrally aligned in the space... also there is a break in the front surface for this.
Found the display quite dull unless looking directly perpendicular.
Most icons are too low resolution for the display although you could swap these out.

Maybe I'm just fussy! Anyway I'm trying to claim a refund. Although the option wasn't available in the refund center as the item contains hazardous gas or liquid...... I've contacted B.E. so will see what they say.

Oh dagnabbit. That doesn't sound good.

joeKel73

viking wrote: »

I played the sample video just now, it stopped for a tiny moment when I brought up the menu but played fine otherwise.

Played "Birds" and "Planet" from this list without any issues: http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/

I'll load it up again and try those. Did you let them play through? I had the issues after maybe 20secs onwards.

Also, I'm an idiot... there was a THIRD screen protector on the display... no bubble now or edge around camera. :-)

viking

Yes, let them both play through fully. The Birds video is 23s but the Planet is over a minute, no probs with each.

kkelly77

Got mine today and it's working great. Still going through everything to make sure all is working correctly. Playing audio and video no problem.

On the downside, has anyone noticed that there is no options for multiple Users in Settings>Device. I thought this was included as default under Android 4.1 and higher?

If it isn't, a custom ROM will definitely be needed. This feature is a must have for me.

viking

Haven't tried it yet but this might work for multiple users:

http://mlagerberg.com/post/56229890887/no-multiple-user-profiles-on-your-android-4-2-2-yes-we

kkelly77

viking wrote: »

Haven't tried it yet but this might work for multiple users:

http://mlagerberg.com/post/56229890887/no-multiple-user-profiles-on-your-android-4-2-2-yes-we

No Root access. Damn!

viking

Try http://www.kingoapp.com/ to root

jimmycrackcorm

gr227x wrote: »

hi jimmycrackcorm , what are the viewing angles like do you think it has an ips screen.
Thanks

Perfect. Retina is higher than ips

jimmycrackcorm

kkelly77 wrote: »

No Root access. Damn!

Mine rooted with kingoapp.

H/W is pretty standard enough

connemara man

Getting extra cash next week is it as good a deal as it seems?

kkelly77

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

Mine rooted with kingoapp.

H/W is pretty standard enough

Any problems with the tablet being detected by Kingoapp? Have USB Debugging enabled but no luck getting it detected.

viking

Yep, you probably have windows 8, though the workaround with startup options didnt work for me. I used vroot instead and that worked: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453

kkelly77

viking wrote: »

Yep, you probably have windows 8, though the woreiyd with startup options didnt work for me. I used vroot instead and that worked: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453

I'll try Vroot.

Tried Kingoapp on both a Win 7 and Vista laptops. No tablet detection on either one. Can't seem to find the driver for the tablet.

martinaoe2

Be careful with Vroot!! Read the whole xda thread! Dodgy software/malware.

Also, having issues finding the drivers. Seems like a good tablet.

Disclaimer: first tablet

The_Conductor

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

Perfect. Retina is higher than ips

What do you mean? IPS displays regularly are of a higher pixel density than Apple's 'Retina Displays' (some of which are, themselves, IPS in nature)....... You can get budget IPS monitors- with similar or better resolutions than some current gen Apple monitors. Retina Display- is Apple Marketing, pure and simple- there are far higher pixel densities, and/or display resolutions out there- than Apple currently produce............ Its good marketing- but thats it, marketing, period.

IPS stands for 'In-Plane-Switching' and is a type of technology- rather than a screen resolution- or the dpi spec of a screen.
A lot of low priced products- used predominantly have Capacitive screens- a vastly inferior technology to IPS.

trelemenele

So i got mine today but there is small glitch. Internet doesn't connect after sleep mode. Wifi is all connected, ip assisgned etc. I have to switch wifi on and off and everything comes back to normal.
Apart from that it's well worth its price.

horse7

No sign of mine from PM yet,is there a chance they deliver on a saturday?(ordered 19th)

rovoagho

They do, but you'd most likely have heard about it by now. You can check your queue on their website.

horse7

Ta i rang PM,and yes they deliver on a saturday,but they have not got my package yet.

Talisman

horse7 wrote: »

No sign of mine from PM yet,is there a chance they deliver on a saturday?(ordered 19th)

I ordered mine on the 16th and opted for the express delivery. Received the dispatch notification from Amazon on the 22nd and it arrived at the local Parcel Motel on the 24th.

newirishshogun

Mine arrived, took about 10 days, but fantastic piece of kit for the money, recommend buying a case for it.

OldVickers

I ordered mine on 16th (free delivery to UK address) arrived at local Parcel Motel in Bray on 24th. So far I am very impressed, great screen. I am a little disappointed that it cannot be recharged via USB. Screen guard already installed.

horse7

some people are saying they can charge this using a usb port.

brightkane

Anyone that got one comment on build quality and battery life?

kkelly77

Doesn't charge via USB into the laptop for me.

It does feel like a sturdy, well built tablet. I charged it fully yesterday, used it for about half the day and left it on standby til today. Was down to 70% charge.

Talisman

horse7 wrote: »

some people are saying they can charge this using a usb port.

It doesn't charge via the USB port. I tried it with a cable connected to a computer and also tried the USB charger from another tablet.

Talisman

brightkane wrote: »

Anyone that got one comment on build quality and battery life?

The only physical part of the tablet I have a concern about is the cover for the memory, HDMI and USB slots - it's flimsy at best. I've put the tablet in a case to protect it from the curious fingers of little people which will extend its life expectancy.

The_Conductor

kkelly77 wrote: »

Doesn't charge via USB into the laptop for me.

Most computer ports only trickle charge devices- its enough to run a memory stick or a very low draw device- but not charge a phone/tablet or other device. Try a dedicated USB charger.

Underpaid Mike

Having spent a day or two using this tablet over the weekend im pretty unimpressed to be honest. Build quality is good but there is no volume buttons which is very annoying and the home button is on the top of the tablet beside the off button which makes zero sense in my head. What makes it even more annoying is the frequent software problems, apps crash regularly and I also find it very slow and unresponsive which is crazy considering the spec of this thing. I have a galaxy note 2 and that feels like years ahead in terms of speed and useability. Also the wifi range is no where near as far as my phone which is also annoying.
The tablet also doesnt charge via USB which is also baffling. Has a proprietary dc charger.
Going to spend today looking for a new rom to install on this and hopefully that fixes a lot of the problems but if I dont find one ill be selling the tablet.
Just said id give my 2cents for anyone thinking this is a no brainer, my experience has been anything but.

horse7

some confusion about the charging issue http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cheapest-Android-Retina-Display-2048/forum/Fx3AOLNMK5LB0LL/-/1/ref=cm_cd_dp_aar_ql?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B00JAD1EQC&cdSort=best

viking

Something like this might solve the charging issue:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xbox-360-USB-Cable-Charger-Lead-for-Charging-Wireless-Headset-NEW-UK-/180746429255

Delivery to UK only so use Parcel Motel

joeKel73

Underpaid Mike wrote: »

Having spent a day or two using this tablet over the weekend im pretty unimpressed to be honest. Build quality is good but there is no volume buttons which is very annoying and the home button is on the top of the tablet beside the off button which makes zero sense in my head. What makes it even more annoying is the frequent software problems, apps crash regularly and I also find it very slow and unresponsive which is crazy considering the spec of this thing. I have a galaxy note 2 and that feels like years ahead in terms of speed and useability. Also the wifi range is no where near as far as my phone which is also annoying.
The tablet also doesnt charge via USB which is also baffling. Has a proprietary dc charger.
Going to spend today looking for a new rom to install on this and hopefully that fixes a lot of the problems but if I dont find one ill be selling the tablet.
Just said id give my 2cents for anyone thinking this is a no brainer, my experience has been anything but.

I tried a factory reset and it improved my video playback problems. But was then unable to download apps reliably as most attempts gave error code 960. Existing apps often crashed on launch and anything requiring a connection (incl browser) had frequent issues with dropping connection.

B.E. have offered to refund it, they said they've sold over 800 and never had one returned but I think I might have a dud. Will take the refund, once bitten...

CreepingDeath

J o e wrote: »

B.E. have offered to refund it, they said they've sold over 800 and never had one returned but I think I might have a dud. Will take the refund, once bitten...

Can you note the serial number (not necessary to post it here)

I've yet to get mine, but worth keeping a record of it in case some boardsie ends up with your returned one in the future and posts the same issues.
Then ye can compare serial numbers at that stage.

horse7

viking wrote: »

Something like this might solve the charging issue:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xbox-360-USB-Cable-Charger-Lead-for-Charging-Wireless-Headset-NEW-UK-/180746429255

Delivery to UK only so use Parcel Motel

anyone with this tablet and an x-box headheadset charger,can you see if the x box charger fits and charges the tablet please.

Talisman

I tried it with a Nokia charging cable but no joy.

martinaoe2

If anyone knows how to root please post.

Shazamm

Any chance of a video showing it in action?

jimmycrackcorm

martinaoe2 wrote: »

If anyone knows how to root please post.

I rooted from kingoapp.com

I have to say mine is flawless. I have no issues with app crashes or downloading. The wifi on mine is stronger than myXperia Z based on using both in the room farthest from my rooter.

The proprietary dc plug is irritating but this isn't the first Chinese tablet I've had that uses this format. Tbh we've two now useless phones in our house that have busted micro usb ports so I don't mind so much;.

vectra

Today is my delivery date.
Nothing in Parcel Motel for me.

joeKel73

vectra wrote: »

Today is my delivery date.
Nothing in Parcel Motel for me.

If it's your delivery date it'll be arriving at the Parcel Motel depot today and will not appear in your account until they've sorted all the packages this evening. Then it'll be in your locker tomorrow.

vectra

J o e wrote: »

If it's your delivery date it'll be arriving at the Parcel Motel depot today and will not appear in your account until they've sorted all the packages this evening. Then it'll be in your locker tomorrow.

Sorry,
I should have been more specific.
Delivery date was between 24th and 29th.
Today is the last day.
I contacted the seller and got a sob story back.
Not sure what to think really.

Hi ******,

I am very sorry that it has not arrived yet.

Unfortunately, we had a sack of mail returned to us yesterday that had been damaged by our fulfillment company.

Most were identifiable but a few had their labels ripped and innards torn out so we dont yet know whose they are.

If it does nto turn up tomorrow, I would be happy to send another out on the assumption that yours is one of the torn ones - would that be OK with you, ******?

Brian
BE Tablets

logically

vectra wrote: »

Sorry,
I should have been more specific.
Delivery date was between 24th and 29th.
Today is the last day.
I contacted the seller and got a sob story back.
Not sure what to think really.

Oy vey. I'm guessing I'll get the same story as I've been waiting since before Easter also and today was last estimated delivery day.