Hey guys,
I saw this smartwatch on Indiegogo the other day and I think it's pretty sweet.
http://igg.me/at/kreyos/x/2722203
Looking at the specs sheet alone its definitely something.
What do you guys think? Get it or wait till more is out?
I actually kinda like it, my only real bug with it is the proprietary watch band
I have a black pebble that I use with my s4 constantly and I'm loving it
I'd like my pebble to be more interactive and seem a little more durable
the pebble is built tough but this seems indestructible
if it's really as tough as the indiegogo post makes it out to be I feel like it'll be the only smartwatch to really compete with pebble
although sonys smartwatch 2 is gonna be totally spec'd out soon . .and apple's *supposedly . . and google's *supposedly
I went in on the Agent Kickstarter. I really like the way those guys are approaching their product.
I think the sony one would be nice. But, what about price point? I have a feeling it's gonna be a lot more than $129.
Apple's? nah. I doubt Google's going for a watch. They're probably only interested in Google Glass.
Oh I definitely saw the Agent watch. That is twice the price of any smartwatch. And I'm afraid by the time they finally made that watch, there'll be many others with the same capabilities and cheaper.
I finally went ahead and pledged for the Kreyos. In my opinion it's worth the $130 price tag it has right now. Plus it can do more and looks future proof. I have been eyeing the pebble and almost pledged for the agent but then i didnt like the fact that it only charges wireslessly.
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jax5ter said:
I finally went ahead and pledged for the Kreyos. In my opinion it's worth the $130 price tag it has right now. Plus it can do more and looks future proof. I have been eyeing the pebble and almost pledged for the agent but then i didnt like the fact that it only charges wireslessly.
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Nice! I'm still torn but I guess I've got about two weeks to think about it before I pull the trigger.
juinny said:
Nice! I'm still torn but I guess I've got about two weeks to think about it before I pull the trigger.
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If you do pull the trigger please let me know I can share with you my personal invite link since they have a referral program for existing backers
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My 9-year-old daughter really wants a tablet, and I'm considering getting her one of the ultra cheap ones that's floating around, especially in this cyber-sale week. She doesn't have the best history of caring for her things, so I don't want to spend more than $100 on something she'll likely break sooner than I'd like to know. I recognize this means I'll end up with junk, but I'm trying to filter the junk.
My main concerns are having at least Android 2.1, and the ability to hopefully hack the genuine Market onto it, although I'll settle for the Amazon Appstore. Being able to do all the basic things without being horrific at it would also be very nice.
Does anyone have a specific model they could point to? I'm seeing some Velocity Microsos and Pandigitals on sale, along with some cheap no-names from sites like ahappydeal.com, but I'm trying to make an informed decision.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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DealExtreme.com have a lot of Android items. Just be sure to read the reviews. They may be extremely cheap but there are limitations. I use the website to buy cheap gadgets as gifts for my friends lol. But yea, if you need a simple Android tablet with a certain spec give them a try.
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DealExtreme.com have a lot of Android items. Just be sure to read the reviews. They may be extremely cheap but there are limitations. I use the website to buy cheap gadgets as gifts for my friends lol. But yea, if you need a simple Android tablet with a certain spec give them a try.
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Yeah, I already buy a lot of things from there, but was hoping I might find someone who has more direct experience with a specific model.
I'd run up to Walmart, Staples, Office Max, or Radio Shack and see what they have in regards to e-readers. Velocity Cruz Micro is one I believe is sub $100 one at my local Radio Shack. Find one that you like for the price and then see if your able to load the market, or better yet a custom rom.
When your looking in the less than $100 catagory, that's probably your best bet. They're at least made with some care for the consumer in mind, where as an elcheepo china model isn't.
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I'd run up to Walmart, Staples, OfficeM
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I've not seen anything there in a price point below the Nook Color you're writing from. Certainly no sub-$100 Android tablets. Or has their inventory changed recently?
Well Fry's, BestBuy or Office Max will probably be your best bet to get the feel. Read some reviews on NewEgg or something xD
Oh my bad sub $100. No go with retail stores. Definitely Ebay or DealExtreme. Hard to imagine local stores selling anything cheaper than that.
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Well Fry's, BestBuy or Office Max will probably be your best bet to get the feel. Read some reviews on NewEgg or something xD
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Fry's is a vague possibility, yes. The other two don't carry tablets that low-end, though. Not by a long shot.
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I've not seen anything there in a price point below the Nook Color you're writing from. Certainly no sub-$100 Android tablets. Or has their inventory changed recently?
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Sorry, I sent that prematurely. I edited it to what it should have said. Stupid submit button -_-
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Sorry, I sent that prematurely. I edited it to what it should have said. Stupid submit button -_-
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Ah, thanks for the clarification!
Yes, I was looking at the Velocity Cruz units that were on sale on 1SaleADay today, but as I dug into reviews I wasn't liking what I saw. Some really odd limitations and compatibility issues that concerned me. Left me thinking they'd be no less of a frustration than the Chinese ones from the descriptions. Might not be accurate, but that's why I was hoping for people with some real-world experience who did some of the hacking themselves.
Well, I can't help you there, but I can tell you with these cheep units that your experience will almost be gauranteed to be a crapshoot. It might work for me, it might work for you, it might not. I'll dig around the net and see what I can find for you though. I'll report back in the morning, I gotta get some rest for the night.
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Really appreciate the assistance. I've done some research of my own, too. I'd love to get her something really good, but I just know for a fact that if I do I'll get a call a week after Christmas that she left it out in the snow, or her dog chewed it up, or something. But I also don't want to get something that will frustrate her enough to CAUSE that.
Wasn't there a £30 7" tablet floating around eBay with a capacitive touch screen running 2.1 Eclair? I'm sure somebody mentioned it on these forums a while back and a few members bought one for family members, might be worth a look there.
Good luck finding one.
Well, most of what I'm finding is Chinese ones that break the hundred dollar mark after shipping and what not. The ones that stay below that either turn to vaporware or are ungodly aweful.
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Ah I see, sorry I can't help you any more, I'm not really into tablets and stuff so whatever knowledge I have of the tablet market is very limited. Goodluck finding one, might be worth a look in a few second-hand shops and get a decent used one? My local CEX and Cash Generators etc sell HTC Flyers, Blackbery Playbook and iPads fairly cheap.
Might want to take a look at the amiga tablet ...
amiga.com/shop/?prod_id=4
Lol with 9 years me and my brother had only transistors that my dads friend brouht from war.an im 14 now,and i worked my way to the xperia x8.dont just buy it for her,let her earn it so she could appreciate stuff.
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Well, most of what I'm finding is Chinese ones that break the hundred dollar mark after shipping and what not. The ones that stay below that either turn to vaporware or are ungodly aweful.
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While I agree, which was my concern, if I go above that point it's both prohibitively expensive and a really stupid move on my part. I know her well enough to be shocked if this thing survives more than six months. If it does, then I can consider putting real money toward a good one for her. But this is basically a test run both of her responsibility and of how into it she really is.
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Ah I see, sorry I can't help you any more, I'm not really into tablets and stuff so whatever knowledge I have of the tablet market is very limited. Goodluck finding one, might be worth a look in a few second-hand shops and get a decent used one? My local CEX and Cash Generators etc sell HTC Flyers, Blackbery Playbook and iPads fairly cheap.
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Yeah, not terrible ideas, but still unlikely to be in the price range I want even then.
curreyr said:
Might want to take a look at the amiga tablet ...
amiga.com/shop/?prod_id=4
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Okay, now THAT's intriguing. I feel like there's got to be a serious catch, but it's intriguing. Might still be a shade too much to spend on her, but it's a starting point. Thank you.
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Lol with 9 years me and my brother had only transistors that my dads friend brouht from war.an im 14 now,and i worked my way to the xperia x8.dont just buy it for her,let her earn it so she could appreciate stuff.
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You do understand the concept of a Christmas gift, yes?
Be very careful with cheap tablets. They are all extremely weak. Ugly performance, ugly screen. Your kid will hate android having this as first toy.
It is for kid. Buy used older device but good mark
TurboFool said:
You do understand the concept of a Christmas gift, yes?
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Yes.but a tablet for chrismas?ok i guess.if you are american.
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Not sure If any of you remember seeing this a few months back
http://www.teknision.com/interface-prototyping#!project-chameleon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWZ7guxro2g
But they recently sent out some new news
They have made a kick-start project out of their concept and they hope to have a beta out at the end of the summer
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gaborvida/chameleon-a-better-home-screen-for-your-android-ta
Looks interesting but They must be 'aving a laugh with this..
This project will only be funded if at least $50,000 is pledged by Friday Jun 15, 10:07am EDT. ??? They have 491$ as of now.
Well they just opened it this morning and they have a month
500$ is 4 hours if they continue at this rate(doubtfull) they will have their goal by about the end of the month with 2 weeks to spare
All they need is to be featured on one of the big sites and they'll meet their goal for sure
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All they need is to be featured on one of the big sites and they'll meet their goal for sure
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they have been featured but it was about 2 months ago when it was still just a concept
Almost 3000 in a day! Whaaaa
I'm a backer hopefully this works out. Just wonder how much I'll have to overclock to stop the glitching from all the widgets running!!
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Alex9090 said:
Almost 3000 in a day! Whaaaa
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You mean 5000 in a day. They sent out the original email at 8:00 PST and they now have 5300 at 8:20PST. Looking good for the project. Seems to be mostly TF prime owners backing it though
lol just under $6000. Think they will make it. Interesting concept. For those that play with hubs this is very familiar.
$14,000 in 48 hours... problem?
edit: http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/insert-coin-chameleon-adaptive-home-screen/
this should help. not that they really need it
Half Way
25,000
Hmm looks like this might come true
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I like the concept. Donated $5.
I hope this comes true. This surely could spice-up my old tf101 a bit... + $5
Almost 30,000 in 8 days. WTF?!
Help them optimize for the transformer run this tool
http://chameleon.teknision.com/thel..._Welcome_to_The_Lab5_23_2012&utm_medium=email
Its look awesome ! 5$
So, is $5 a special price? I seriously doubt that I would be paying more than $5 when it hits the Android Play Store and I don't want to commit to a home screen launcher without testing it first.
Looks nice though. I wonder if one of the big tablet makers will buy out the project and put it in their next device.
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So, is $5 a special price? I seriously doubt that I would be paying more than $5 when it hits the Android Play Store and I don't want to commit to a home screen launcher without testing it first.
Looks nice though. I wonder if one of the big tablet makers will buy out the project and put it in their next device.
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As mentioned on its website, you don't have to pay more to get the app
What's the ongoing price at now.....
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https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/d...tml?source=IC01K1002KY00000O#fbid=8Un094Zv_8O
$50 for a refurbed Galaxy Note, and after sleeping on it a few nights I pulled the trigger today. I feel like this is a very solid deal, and I figured it'll be months before S3 refurbs reach this price point (and I haven't seen S3 refurbs available at all yet). Even got AT$T to waive the $36 activation fee by calling in while ordering online.
My Cappy isn't going anywhere I suspect, it'll have it's uses around the house and I will likely continue to use it as a dev device to play with.
The good news about making this switch is that there are clearly many, many talented devs and contributors on the Note forums, many whose names I recognize from days of Captivate yore...
Have a buddy with a Note. He's mad he didn't get Ion like mine. HD screen and can are FAR superior. Good luck to ya!
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joe3681 said:
Have a buddy with a Note. He's mad he didn't get Ion like mine. HD screen and can are FAR superior. Good luck to ya!
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Sony Xperia Ion? Maybe I'm missing something, but development community/support looks pretty sparse there...To each their own though I guess!
@madtowndave- What are you paying per month?
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@madtowndave- What are you paying per month?
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Hey everyone!
Wanted to show you this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wireless-Charger-QI-TX01/705466062.html
I'm very very unsure if this seller is legit or what's the problem with the product. Because it can't be that cheap.
Anyway I did order two of them anyway . (With a secure card btw)
And will give you a input if (and thats a big "if")and when I get them.
Sincerely
lol 20 dollars would be cheap, $1.50 shipped from Guangdong is damn sketchy.
i would not even touch that. i dont even feel safe giving them my payment information
beltet said:
Hey everyone!
Wanted to show you this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wireless-Charger-QI-TX01/705466062.html
I'm very very unsure if this seller is legit or what's the problem with the product. Because it can't be that cheap.
Anyway I did order two of them anyway . (With a secure card btw)
And will give you a input if (and thats a big "if")and when I get them.
Sincerely
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Why would you even post such none sense? A penny for the product? Lol get outta here with that scam
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I've ordered from aliexpress before.. it was legit.. it does take a long time before getting the product though.
ztmike said:
Why would you even post such none sense? A penny for the product? Lol get outta here with that scam
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Thought it would be fun to show you this. Yeah, I think it's scetchy as well.
But I have a really safe payment option from my bank and I did really make a order on two of these. Most to see if it comes and if it comes to see what it really is. I can spend that 1.5$ to have a look.
I have ordered this as well:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...-for-Nokia-Lumia-920-Lumia-820/666453765.html
That one I will review as well.
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Lol fake!
Alieexpress is like eBay, but for China.
The seller got no feedback and just joined in december
0.01kg for a charger and the adapter??
RIGHT~~~~
1cm by 1cm by 1cm dimensions.. that's huge!!!
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the picture looks made with 3D software. Do review if you ever get your item tho
So I remembered watching this video of an amazing novelty case for the iPhone 6 and 6+ and always wanted to get one...
Turns out it was actually made!(albeit a different manufacturer) You can go to their site here to check it out.
Is anyone else seriously interested in something like this? Turns out they don't ship to the states but Canadians can get it! I'm sort of hoping on the off chance for someone to order one for me to buy... It's about $19 CAD or $15.50 USD. Shipping is about $33.50 CAD or $27.20 USD for you folks interested.
Hey where does it say that it doesn't ship to USA?
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Hey where does it say that it doesn't ship to USA?
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I tried checking out and the only countries listed are as follows: Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Canada.
Is no one really that interested? I can see why the cost of the case might not even be worth it at all. Just wanting to see if there was anywhere else since I've scoured the webs and haven't found one for our note 4.
That is possibly the stupidest case design I have ever seen. I'm betting after a few days use your phone will probably fly off it flipping it around like that!
Design looks cheap and ugly to me, and the nanchaku trick thing is stupid. Why would you want to do that, and with an $800 phone no less?
Sorry, but thats my 2 cents.
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Lol! Like everyone else said... Looks silly to me. And risky! Why not just get a butterfly knife if you feel the need to flip stuff? Safer that way. Maybe us naysayers are too old for this stuff. Beside the fact (putting aside whether it's cool or not) I wouldn't even think of it unless I had insurance on it. God I feel like an old fart
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Lol! Like everyone else said... Looks silly to me. And risky! Why not just get a butterfly knife if you feel the need to flip stuff? Safer that way. Maybe us naysayers are too old for this stuff. Beside the fact (putting aside whether it's cool or not) I wouldn't even think of it unless I had insurance on it. God I feel like an old fart
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I have a balisong, but you can't exactly flip that in public
The phone for me was purchased second hand for a fraction of the posted $800 so I can understand people feeling iffy about that if they did pay that much.
All-in-all, understood everyone.
I do like the adjustable angle to stand your phone up. All of these kickstand cases only have one set angle--the bad one.
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