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I had been waiting for my archos 101 since Oct and finally canceled it. I found this site last week and saw several youtube videos about gtablet + tnt lite. the videos, the posts and the members here convinced me to buy the gtablet instead of the archos 101. I got my g-tablet today at Sears for $349. Just curious, how many users actually have the G-tablet in this forum? A milliions?
May be few thousand users.
The other 900K+ are lurkers! (like me)
BTW, welcome to GTAB forum!
I've had mine for a few days now. I pretty much replaced my 300 dollar netbook with the G tablet. My Netbook can barely play 480p YouTube videos.
Congrats on your new tablet! Since I got mine a week ago I only touch my Nexus One to make phone calls
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To be honest, I've been lurking here for a few weeks - but I'm only on day 2 with my G-Tablet.
Like you, I was looking at the Archos 101, but I stumbled across this forum and did a little research on my own. Like a lot of folks here here, I've already reflashed to a different ROM image (TnT Lite 2.3).
However, unlike a lot of folks here, I found the device quite palatable out of the box. I am totally digging this thing, and am hoping to get up to speed with Android quickly so I can start contributing on my own...
Welcome to the dark side
I canceled my order for an Archos 101 16gb when Archos decided to sell direct and screw the pre-order customers. Bought my Gtab that day and haven't looked back. I feel that I actually came out ahead and can only say "Thanks for being a lousy customer experience" to Archos.
Gtab user here. Loving this device.
I am waiting for finals to be over so I can drive 1h 30m to pick up my "refurbished" gtablet. Did the samething as the other archos buyers.
I plan on getting one after Christmas with the gift cards I asked for! Can't wait!
Had mine since 11/26 and love it.
I have had mine for a week.
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I was also on the Archos 101 pre-order list, and was utterly disappointed as November 1st came and went with nothing released. Heard about the GTab the day prior on Slatedroid, and then eventually XDA, and grabbed one a few days later to see if it was really a viable alternative to the 101.
It was.
Got mine Nov. 20. Own a Nexus One, but had never rooted or modded anything (even going back to my Windows Mobile phones). This tablet sucked me right in. I'm so glad I got it.
I got mine on Black Friday and love it. I was about to return it on the first day, but after xda help...... I don't miss my laptop and netbook. XDA developers are the best in the world. I have been getting all my fix since wm5.
Have had mine since early Nov. and have been lovin the builds by Roebeet
Picked mine up on November 18th; WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED... then I found XDA and thanks to the builds by Roebeet this tablet rocks! Now if I can only find a folio with mini keyboard and a decent screen protector (both made specifically for this device) the circle will be complete!
Got mine this past Thursday. Flashed Tnt Lite 2.2 and really digging. Technically speaking, this is my 4th Android device (original droid, droid x, and current daily driver - droid pro).
John
Have had ours for two weeks and love it. With help from XDA, it's a top performing tablet. When we are asked "Is that an ipad?" we just say "No, it's better".
Thanks to everyone at XDA!!!
Pete
I got a Motorola Droid back in February, rooted it, built my ow custom ROM from AOSP source and started looking at Android tab/pad offerings around July. Wasn't see much that interested me except the Archos 101. I came across the XDA-Developers thread I think doing a google search on android tabs (I was already a member here).
I read the LONG thread they had....waiting until I started seeing more post of users deciding the keep it (as most were "I'm returning this thing tomorrow"). Once I saw more people keeping it, Market being added I bought one when they first hit Staples.
My Droid has almost become a phone now.....I use the Gtab for all most everything I had been using the phone.
Got mine on friday and have rooted, but not installed any customs yet. Did install FLASH 10.1 and now want to get AdHoc so I can teather.
Waiting for dust to settle after latest update before trying any customs
Im looking for one!
Hoe much you willing to pay?
For one thats flashed and all setup....
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Im looking for one!
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I have one too, and how much you are willing to pay as well? I have it running vegan 5.1 with the newest kernel and fps fix running at 71 fps.
How long have they been used by you guys? and are they still in good condition? Im looking to spend about 300/350 based on condition. I can do the flashing myself also
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How long have they been used by you guys? and are they still in good condition? Im looking to spend about 300/350 based on condition. I can do the flashing myself also
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I have one running on vegan 5.1, ordered on December 27 th and got on January third used only couple hours which is installing rom and check out the market etc... I figured tablets are not for me so I am willing to sell it for $350 you will get all original box and accessories we can discuss shipping and payment if you send me PM. I am located in Maryland. Thanks
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I have one running on vegan 5.1, ordered on December 27 th and got on January third used only couple hours which is installing rom and check out the market etc... I figured tablets are not for me so I am willing to sell it for $350 you will get all original box and accessories we can discuss shipping and payment if you send me PM. I am located in Maryland. Thanks
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can you send some photos in a pm?
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can you send some photos in a pm?
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I have sent you imageshack links cause there is no option to attach files I wanted to post it here but it appears that I can`t post outside links.
You missed mine by two days.
I am also looking for one. I'm in Toronto. Msg me if you are selling.
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If someone has still one for sale and is willing to ship to Europe, plz let me know!
Say it ain't so Roebeet
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You missed mine by two days.
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Say it ain't so Roebeet, did you sell one of yours or take it back? What up?
Office Depot is currently showing these in stock for $379...
http://w w w .officedepot.com/a/products/134043/ViewSonic-G-Tablet-101-Android-22/
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As I wrote previously I have one to sell ragdoll20 wanted to buy and asked couple of days but he did not come back so if any one wants to buy it let me know price is $350 will ship to Europe if you pay the shipping.
I Also have one to sell, at $350 if the others run out. It's great, I just want a 7 inch device instead. Also, mine have been rooted/Vegan 5.1 Beta 4, etc. PM if interested. I would also ship overseas.
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Anyone is Australia wanting to sell a G tablet? I would be interested if you are.
anyone looking for one of these i suggest you check out flatcomputing.com. a10w in stock. which is just another rebranded zpad. nicer case though and its relatively cheap too. got mine delivered to australia for $400.
Wanting to buy a Gtab
I want to buy one!! Especially if its rooted and has Marketplace ready to go!
Have the cash NOW!! Burning a hole in my pocket...
*update* Just got one from here...just waiting for it to be delivered!
Thanks to those who msg'd me
And BIG thanks to mattphoner
daml said:
anyone looking for one of these i suggest you check out flatcomputing.com. a10w in stock. which is just another rebranded zpad. nicer case though and its relatively cheap too. got mine delivered to australia for $400.
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Not bad, sounds good. But only has 512MB internal memory for storage. But it does have a mini HDMI port.
The A10T looks much better, same price, but sold out. It has 1GB system memory and 8GB storage.
hi members is it a eBay store or online market
I love Android, and especially the community that every device has.
I currently have an Epic 4G Touch (Sprint's GSII) and I have never owned a tablet.
This Thanksgiving break I visited my cousins and lo behold, practically all of them had an iPad 2. It was a very convenient thing to have around, I never really saw a tablet as a useful item. But I see that tablets are really neat now, it's like a phone, but bigger and not as heavy and clunky as a laptop.
And with today's web based world, it's really convenient to have a tablet on your coffee table to just use when chatting with friends, family gatherings or just watching tv and you need to look up something on the web. Or a device to watch Netflix or Hulu on, but your phone's screen is just too small and it's weird to hold it. Blah blah, useful features could go on.
Anyways, I missed the BestBuy sale for $250 unfortunately, and Gamestop is sold out for $300. But on Craiglist, a lot of folks are selling them for $330 unopened because they are bastards and bought them during black friday to make a profit.
I know the Transformer Prime is coming out on 12/8 for $500 but I simply can't afford that. Do you guys think that the regular Transformer will drop down in Price after the Prime comes out?
So I am left with multiple dilemmas:
1. Buy brand new for $330 off craiglist
2. Wait for possible price drop
3. 3D monitor + nVidia 3D vision kit
4. Solid State Drive
When I look into Android products I look into the modding community for the device on XDA, and it looks like the Eee pad has the best one.
So, should I get one or no?
If you could provide me with a link to buy one for under $300, I will buy it without hesitation.
Thank you
I can't give you a link, but I will tell you that you will certainly love your Eee Pad. Keep looking. This week has a lot of good internet deals. You're bound to find something. Otherwise offer someone on craigslist around $315 and see if they bite. Even at $330, its still a great value.
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As an owner of a transformer I can personally say that it's a great device. It does everything for me (including the stuff you listed) and i'm not sure how much a performance boost the quad core will actually bring (to me i think the tegra 3 is an overkill in processor power).
I recall asus saying that when the transformer prime is released, the old transformer price will drop to 250 and 350 for the 16 and 32gb models (respectively). Don't quote me on this though.
However, if your interested in the dev/modding of the transformer you may be disappointed. I believe all the models you'll find in the stores today will have a locked kernel which means you can't root the device (until the xda dev's figure a way out)
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However, if your interested in the dev/modding of the transformer you may be disappointed. I believe all the models you'll find in the stores today will have a locked kernel which means you can't root the device (until the xda dev's figure a way out)
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What really? No way...
If I can't root it that's a deal breaker right there
edit: well im doing some current browsing on the forum and no where does it mention that some models can't be rooted.
In fact there's a one click root for all models in the dev section
New models can be rooted now. There is a link in the dev section somewhere. If you can wait untill the Prime comes out I will have 2 32gb for sale. Already rooted, with or without docks. In fact when the Prime comes out like the other poster said I bet you can get a good deal. I was planning on selling mine for 300 without dock when the time comes.
Edit: Post for rooting all versions is in dev section look for "razorclaw"
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If you are still interested I am selling mine with keyboard and boxes for both already rooted (running Revolver) for $400 + shipping. Not a scratch on the tablet or keyboard. Just bought the keyboard a couple of weeks ago to replace a defective one.
PM if interested.
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New models can be rooted now. There is a link in the dev section somewhere. If you can wait untill the Prime comes out I will have 2 32gb for sale. Already rooted, with or without docks. In fact when the Prime comes out like the other poster said I bet you can get a good deal. I was planning on selling mine for 300 without dock when the time comes.
Edit: Post for rooting all versions is in dev section look for "razorclaw"
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Ooo!
Well since you got two, and the Prime comes out in a week or so, why not C.O.D. one of those babies to my location ?
$300 is a deal.
I can personally tell you the new ones can be rooted VERY EASILY using razorclaw with one click. It took less than a second... I have a B90 and I bought it this week. Rooted, custom rom, cwm, and overclocked.
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If you buy a transformer retail you can always get a price adjustment if it does drop. Bestbuy extended their return policy for 60 days during christmas. Just an idea.
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Save your money and go to Best Buy and price match it with Game Stop for $299. I just bought the wife one for Christmas.
There will be a lot of these for sale as people trade up to the Prime, however I would be very cautious of the Craig's list ones advertised as new in box. They are more likely to be used with the box. The same thing happened when the current transformer replaced the Viewsonic Gtab. Once the prime comes out, you should be able to get a good used TF for $250 or so with some acc.
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Ooo!
Well since you got two, and the Prime comes out in a week or so, why not C.O.D. one of those babies to my location ?
$300 is a deal.
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Ha! I would take you up on that but the second one is technically the other halfs. It does however have a sweet purple and pink flower theme on it.
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Save your money and go to Best Buy and price match it with Game Stop for $299. I just bought the wife one for Christmas.
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How do i go about price matching when gamestop is sold out online?
Would they just be like even if you wanted the gamestop one, you couldnt cause its sold out.
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How do i go about price matching when gamestop is sold out online?
Would they just be like even if you wanted the gamestop one, you couldnt cause its sold out.
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No, as long as it's a current advertised price they should match it, in stock or not.
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I just called the best buy in my town and they said it had to be in stock in the store in our town too. So no deal on that. Luckily I snagged one last night from bhphotovideo for 344. Hopefully they don't get too cheap any time soon. They are selling out almost everywhere though.
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You should be able to find one for $300. I bought one (excellent condition, barely used) last week with dock for $350 and there seem to be a few at around 320 without dock. Wait a week or so, people who have it at 320+ will not end up selling them anyway and when the prime comes out they'll go in the 250-300 range pretty quickly.
Best buy models are tf101-x1 and everywhere else they are the original tf101-a1. Best buy did this to prevent price matching the device because Walmart and others sold the a1 model, good luck on price matching
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Just to revisit the original question for a moment, the SSD purchase might be a compelling alternative. It depends how you use the PC you would be putting it in, but they can pretty dramatically speed up a lot of tasks. Disk I/O is quite often the bottle neck in modern systems, and going from a spinning platter and arm to no moving parts could have a dramatic effect. Again though it all depends on how powerful your system is (if it can take full advantage of the IO speed gains), and what types of tasks you use it for.
Of course the flip side of that is: you may end up using your PC a LOT less if you pick up a Transformer, Prime or original. I know I do. Between my blackberry (email, instant messaging) and transformer (web surfing, google reader for rss feeds, and occasional angry birds or similar simple gaming), I barely have to use my laptop any more.
I got mine during black friday at best buy too. I was hestitant at first and wasn't sure about the rooting because of it being a newer and different model but this tablet is amazing. I love the internet, FLASH!, the apps, and the widgets. I hooked up to my tv the other day to show my roomates and they were blown away. I already rooted mine too just need to overclock it. This is is my first tablet and android device. The camera isn't that great but I did not get it for the camera. I recommend the best buy way. Buy it now and when the prime comes out you can return it to best buy and get the prime.
If I play with the prime and it seems worth it I will probably do that. However, if you want a first generation one there will probably be lots of people selling them on here. Totally worth the black friday mess and being short for rent. Also, if you use your phone as a hot spot with it it's even more amazing. There are plenty of apps to enjoy even without wi-fi and spotify or rdio for music.
I atually do use my laptop less now. Only thing I dont like is the laggyness of the keyboard strokes on this site. I am hoping overclocking will solve it. Dolphin and stock are both fast but I like dolphin the best so far. I'm falling in love with the touch gestures. Made one just for XDA
There are a couple of ways to get it for $299. Call around to the local game stops and see if they have the transformer in stock. When you called best buy you gave too much information.
Getting ready to ebay my Infuse to pay for my new phone...any thoughts if I should offer it up for sale as Unlocked Froyo or OEM Gingerbread (2.3.6)?
From the feeling I get on this forum mine is prob one of the few that runs very well on the new OEM Gingerbread release...no issues. BUT, for more ebay $$$$ I'd be willing to Unlock it (i guess either original Froyo or even the latest GB Leak.)
thanks!
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Getting ready to ebay my Infuse to pay for my new phone...any thoughts if I should offer it up for sale as Unlocked Froyo or OEM Gingerbread (2.3.6)?
From the feeling I get on this forum mine is prob one of the few that runs very well on the new OEM Gingerbread release...no issues. BUT, for more ebay $$$$ I'd be willing to Unlock it (i guess either original Froyo or even the latest GB Leak.)
thanks!
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Unlocked GB would be best, no question.
Like Hey, I have an unlocked Infuse that's been updated to the latest official AT&T Gingerbread software.
You can try using this link to unlock it for free: Unlock Code Found Infuse 4G **Root Required**
It worked great for me.
OEM GB
For most of the consumers probably they would not like pre-rooted.
Think of this, if they like rooting, they like and they could flash the rom they want. They might have their different preference. If it's not someone that feel comfortable with rooting, they would prefer
The other day i saw an infuse that sold higher than others that had Miui running on it. He had a video link on it showing how the interface is. He put in his description "iphone like" and "best of both worlds." I think that got him more money because he was able to cater to a larger crowd who loves apple but wants to try android.
Give that a shot and let us know.
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Doing the same. Have been unlocked since day one. Wondering best way to go from Zeus to stock 2.3...
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My humble two cents says unrooted official gb release. I say this because the buyer starts with a known quantity, the unrooted phone. They are more likely to buy with confidence if they believe the device is pristine and not running some haxored software.
I would also offer to root the device for an additional small fee should the purchaser wish.
Again, just my humble two cents, the call is ultimately yours.
--Mike
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My humble two cents says unrooted official gb release.
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There is no official release since the
"official" release got pulled.
I sell my cellphones wih stock rooms, b/c people ask a lot for he hdmi...
Gb or froyo its the same... For buyers.. I mean, it depends of the target..
Newly users of android didn't recognize the difference.. But an educated user may ask about root and stuff..
So I go with stock...
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i have bought and sold phones on ebay and a lot of people put in item description....that is is rooted and you can put any ROM they want on it. ...this way you're kinda leaving it open and THEY can make a choice. ??
Ahhh, got it sold but the Ebay buyer is a nonpayer and won't respond to any invoice or notice. drives me nuts. This is part i hate about eBay.
He has 100% rating but clearly in the comment feedback he has a number of nonpaying purchases
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How much for your infuse?
Enviado desde mi celular.
just FYI for reference. It sold on 2nd try for $290 on ebay. Better than my expectations. Of course you then have the ebay and paypal fees. I left the stock gingerbread version on it.
How much in fees did Ebay charge you?
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andrawer said:
Getting ready to ebay my Infuse to pay for my new phone...any thoughts if I should offer it up for sale as Unlocked Froyo or OEM Gingerbread (2.3.6)?
From the feeling I get on this forum mine is prob one of the few that runs very well on the new OEM Gingerbread release...no issues. BUT, for more ebay $$$$ I'd be willing to Unlock it (i guess either original Froyo or even the latest GB Leak.)
thanks!
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My Revolutionary infuse sent this! Viciously tasty
Hi! I just ordered the Chinese smartphone Jiayu G2 from an online store. It is dual SIM, 1 GHZ MT6575 CPU, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB ROM, 4.0 IPS screen, dual cameras with 8.0 megapixel rear camera, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Look at the full specs here: http://www.chinaphonereview.com/jiayu-g2
I bought the phone because it has good specs and the price is only $169.99. I'm still waiting for it to be shipped though. I would like to know your opinions about this phone and if there are people who have tried this phone already. It would be nice to have some type of support for the Jiayu G2 in this forum.
Chinese phone usually aren't supported in this forum just because of the fact that most people here by brand name products. It looks like a great device based on specs. Give us your thoughts when you get it.
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who knows, maybe it will be a good phone to start the experience with android, but here in italy you can take with 199 euros the excellent somy xperia u, that's a dual core android phone, that it's supposed to be followed by community.
i think that your won't be supported here, but with android you can do thousands things.
i hope you will enjoy your phone.
Sounds like a killer phone to me.
I always get ripped buying anything shipped from china. If it seems to good to be true..... IT IS.
That said if the phone is any good please let us know
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I received this phone from China last week, I am using it to run a business app, all is well, good screen and great to have more memory than on some other phones.
Testing Wifi printing, again no problems, only issue I have is with the Bluetooth and sending large data packets.
Another point I am not using this as a phone so can't comment on that.
But overall I am very impressed with the quality and service provided.
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I received this phone from China last week, I am using it to run a business app, all is well, good screen and great to have more memory than on some other phones.
Testing Wifi printing, again no problems, only issue I have is with the Bluetooth and sending large data packets.
Another point I am not using this as a phone so can't comment on that.
But overall I am very impressed with the quality and service provided.
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It's good to know that someone had a good experience with it. I was afraid it only looked good on paper. But now I feel confident that I made a right decision by buying it. I will definitely share my thoughts on this phone when I receive mine.
By the way, is your phone's firmware updated? There's an update for Jiayu G2's firmware at their official website www.ejiayu.com dated May 24, 2012. But you need to translate their website from Chinese to English with Google Translate.
Pictures please? I'm curious!
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Pictures please? I'm curious!
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Just visit the link on my first post above. It contains some pictures and videos of the phone, as well as its specs.
if you wanna get a chinese brand phone with low price, get Huawei.
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if you wanna get a chinese brand phone with low price, get Huawei.
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Huawei is a more established Chinese brand, so it is much more expensive than the other Chinese phones. But I think Jiayu has a lot of potential reaching the international market because it has its own factory with a research and development department. It also has its own website with support for its products.
phone look nice, but better get a well established phone brand for better after sales service
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phone look nice, but better get a well established phone brand for better after sales service
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You have a point. But I already bought the phone. I hope it would be a good buy. Anyway, I love to try alternative brands for a change.
Nah it's a good phone but there is not galaxy s2 xD
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You have a point. But I already bought the phone. I hope it would be a good buy. Anyway, I love to try alternative brands for a change.
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that why they exist... hehehe, nothing wrong with trying an alternative brands
Hello,
In the about phone tab I have this
Android Version is 4.0.3
Kernel Version : 3.0.13
I just checked the search for updates and it said there was one from 27th June.
When you say firmware is that the same as the kernal version ?
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Hello,
In the about phone tab I have this
Android Version is 4.0.3
Kernel Version : 3.0.13
I just checked the search for updates and it said there was one from 27th June.
When you say firmware is that the same as the kernal version ?
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I'm not really sure. I think firmware and kernel are different things. Can someone help us here?
Did you update your phone already? Has your Kernel Version changed?
kernel and firmware are two different thing.
kernel is core component of the operating system (Android) that does the communication with the hardware.
brady56 said:
This is a knock off Meizu M9 phone.as i find the Original meizu M9 phone sell in http://newandroidsale.com/ at a cheap price,.i am not sure this phone wether still worth to buy?
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i think your HTC ONE X will much much better!!
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I disagree. Jiayu G2 looks more like Galaxy SII. Meizu M9 costs around $260 from the link that you provided. It's $100 dollars more expensive than Jiayu G2. That's a big difference and Jiayu G2 has much better specs. So Jiayu G2 is clearly worth buying.
I just received my Jiayu G2 today. My initial impression of it is very good. The navigation is very smooth, no lags. The IPS screen is clear even when viewing at angles or at direct sunlight. Tried WiFi connection and it browses the internet fast. The camera is better than I expected it to be. Images captured were clear. The phone is certainly worth it. I'm loving my new phone already.