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mikeybrennan

is parcel motel fast and reliable for getting Chinese phones delivered?

thinking of going this route

mikeybrennan

anyone using these adapters for magnetic charging?

are they any good?

GBX

mikeybrennan wrote: »

is parcel motel fast and reliable for getting Chinese phones delivered?

thinking of going this route

It can be faster yes. But if there is customs owed they might refuse it. Some people have gotten it through without any issues though.

Iseedeadpixels

Doctor Nick wrote: »

The data connection on my Ulefone metal is gone to crap so looking to invest in a new phone. The Cubot hafury has caught my eye. Has nougat. Is 6" really big for a phone? Anyone got this or got an opinion on it? Cheers.

6" is grand not much different from 5.5, tbh it may be a network issue, I'm with 3 and its brutal.

Iseedeadpixels

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

6" is grand not much different from 5.5, tbh it may be a network issue, I'm with 3 and its brutal.

Just checked out the phone, 2GB Ram and a 720 screen on 6 inches seems a bit out dated tbh.

ED E

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Just checked out the phone, 2GB Ram and a 720 screen on 6 inches seems a bit out dated tbh.

It looks like a total junker tbh. £90 is, IMO, too cheap to get a decent handset. Spending money on something without LTE is crazy in 2017.

Doctor Nick

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Just checked out the phone, 2GB Ram and a 720 screen on 6 inches seems a bit out dated tbh.

What about relative to the cost? I honestly can't afford a €200+ phone and the reviews I've read seem positive. But if it's going to cause me more hassle than my metal I might look elsewhere (but within a similar price range).

All I use phone for is calls, texting browsing. Maybe YouTube and I tether to Playstation.

Thanks for reply.

Iseedeadpixels

Doctor Nick wrote: »

What about relative to the cost? I honestly can't afford a €200+ phone and the reviews I've read seem positive. But if it's going to cause me more hassle than my metal I might look elsewhere (but within a similar price range).

All I use phone for is calls, texting browsing. Maybe YouTube and I tether to Playstation.

Thanks for reply.

https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare-smartphones/f_max_d+eurPrice.120,f_d+only_sale,f_min_d+screenSize.5.4,f_min_dr+value.3072

Check the link there, All under 120, all 4G compatible, and at least 3GB Ram, I left it at 720 resolution as some phones are 5.5 inches.

THL T7 looks great to me for the price.

mikeybrennan

the K6000 is worth a look

it's got 800mHZ and big battery ,going for 70 euro

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oukitel-k6000

adaephon

Hey guys. Just on my first foray into ordering abroad. Ordered off banggood and got the reminder note 4 3gb.

No issues there. However 3 days later and still appears not to have shipped. Is this normal??

Iseedeadpixels

adaephon wrote: »

Hey guys. Just on my first foray into ordering abroad. Ordered off banggood and got the reminder note 4 3gb.

No issues there. However 3 days later and still appears not to have shipped. Is this normal??

Yep its working days you have to count.

Doctor Nick

Can anybody recommend a seller on Aliexpress? Or is Banggood similar, i.e a marketplace rather than a shop? Think I'm gonna get the doogee mix. More expensive than I was initially gonna pay but looks the business.

eamonnq

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Can anybody recommend a seller on Aliexpress? Or is Banggood similar, i.e a marketplace rather than a shop? Think I'm gonna get the doogee mix. More expensive than I was initially gonna pay but looks the business.

I would be inclined to wait for reviews on that phone to start popping up, it is marked as PRESELL at the moment, so is probably not available yet either.

Is GPS important to you ?

Doctor Nick

eamonnq wrote: »

I would be inclined to wait for reviews on that phone to start popping up, it is marked as PRESELL at the moment, so is probably not available yet either.

Is GPS important to you ?

I don't really use google maps or anything so GPS wouldn't be a priority for me. Seller on Aliexpress has photos of stock and it says 107 pieces available (although it does say pre sale in the URL). I'm concerned about ordering direct from China, my last 3 phones have all been Chinese androids but I ordered on Amazon UK. While this is listed on amazon (at a vastly inflated price compared to the two sites I mentioned) it's not a FBA item so ships from China.

GBX

I'd wait till you get real world reviews on that device. It looks great on paper and could be fine but till you hear the actual niggles with it I would hold on for a bit. Some vendors offer it at a pre sale discount and wont start fulfilling orders till the normal price quota has been met. So if you are in a hurry for a new device this might not suit.

Doctor Nick

GBX wrote: »

I'd wait till you get real world reviews on that device. It looks great on paper and could be fine but till you hear the actual niggles with it I would hold on for a bit. Some vendors offer it at a pre sale discount and wont start fulfilling orders till the normal price quota has been met. So if you are in a hurry for a new device this might not suit.

Ok, thanks for the feedback. I didn't realise it was that new. It looks amazing so I might pick up a cheaper phone while keeping an eye on that one.

Doctor Nick

Anyone have the Xiaomi Redmi 4A? It's a brand I see mentioned here a lot but not sure if this particular model has been commented on. It would be one of the more budget friendly Xiaomi devices.

eamonnq

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Ok, thanks for the feedback. I didn't realise it was that new. It looks amazing so I might pick up a cheaper phone while keeping an eye on that one.

Lots of these phones look amazing, but when they actually arrive and get used it can be a different story. Pre-sell should be avoided at all costs in my opinion. Not worth the risk.

Catmologen

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Anyone have the Xiaomi Redmi 4A? It's a brand I see mentioned here a lot but not sure if this particular model has been commented on. It would be one of the more budget friendly Xiaomi devices.

I bought one recently for a relative. Seems like a great phone for 90euro.
2gb ram, 32gb storage, SD slot or dual sim and band 20 for 4g.

bertiusMaximus

Does anyone here have the Mi Max or Mi Max 2? What's the performance etc. like?
Is the extra size manageable or too large to fit in a pocket?

Doctor Nick

Catmologen wrote: »

I bought one recently for a relative. Seems like a great phone for 90euro.
2gb ram, 32gb storage, SD slot or dual sim and band 20 for 4g.

Thanks. Where did you get it for €90? I've seen it in town but it's either €129 or €159.

Catmologen

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Thanks. Where did you get it for €90? I've seen it in town but it's either €129 or €159.

It was on HUKD a few weeks ago from gearbest.

GBX

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Thanks. Where did you get it for €90? I've seen it in town but it's either €129 or €159.

Local sellers may have paid duty on it already, hence it being dearer. Also you get to bring it home with you rather than wait.
All down to how soon you need it and your budget.

mikeybrennan

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-leeco-le-pro-3

what does 'fast charging' mean as against 'quick charge'?

Iseedeadpixels

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Well the cheap phone lasted 5 weeks.....woke up this moring to a blue line down the left side of the screen and the bottom of the screen with a big grey blur, the odd non responsive touch too.....experiment failed!:p

This took an even worse turn, the blur is now full on black, there are more different coloured lines on the screen and the it has a mind of its own. That's me done with Umi, the phones are brilliant other than their shoddy screens, Bluboo Maya Max on the way now should have it by tomorrow

eamonnq

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

This took an even worse turn, the blur is now full on black, there are more different coloured lines on the screen and the it has a mind of its own. That's me done with Umi, the phones are brilliant other than their shoddy screens, Bluboo Maya Max on the way now should have it by tomorrow

Did you contact Tinydeal regarding warranty ?

Iseedeadpixels

eamonnq wrote: »

Did you contact Tinydeal regarding warranty ?

Nope, too much hassle tbh

ED E

mikeybrennan wrote: »

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-leeco-le-pro-3

what does 'fast charging' mean as against 'quick charge'?

I guess Kimovil may be using the term fast charging to indicate QC or VOOC or DASH.

Its QC3.

eamonnq

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Nope, too much hassle tbh

I meant for entertainment purposes !!

Iseedeadpixels

eamonnq wrote: »

I meant for entertainment purposes !!

I might make a complaint and when they fob me off go to paypal and make a request for a refund