Day 1 at the Mobile & Wireless China Sourcing Fair - General Topics

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Global & sourcing - Mobile & Wireless China Sourcing Fair
Location: Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong, China
Time: April, 12 -15
Mobile & Wireless China Sourcing Fair is Asia’s biggest Mobile & Wireless show which is held twice a year in Hong Kong. Today is the first day of the show, and I am here sharing with you what I have seen.
Topic 1: Windows Tablet
There are really a huge number of windows tablets being shown this year, all using identical hardware – Intel Atom Bay-Trail Quad-core processor and 2GB RAM, so there is no wonderful surprise here, but I did find some standouts.
RAMOS i10pro
RAMOS i10pro is among the first Bay-trail tablets to be able to house both Windows 8 and Android. The only tricky thing is that whenever you want to switch to the other OS, a reboot is needed.
The 10.1-inch IPS display (1920*1200) looks amazing, but I am concerned about whether the Bay-trail Z3740D processor is able to power that many pixels without recurrent hiccups and delays. I would say it performed well during the 2 -3 minutes on my hand.
The colorful back shell really gave the tablet and younger and more premium feel.
The RAMOS i10 can also be connected to 3G network by using a HUAWEI 3G dongle, but there only a dongle slot on board, the users need to purchase the dongle themselves.
Most of the tablet maker only installed an unlicensed version of Windows 8.1 on their tablets, but there are a few manufacturers which manage to keep their tablets still affordable after including authentic Windows 8.1 and Office.
And some manufacturer hope to woo the buyers by some more attractive design.
There are also many more portable 8-inch Windows tablets, but few of them are as good looking as the Acer Iconia W4 or the Lenovo MiiX 8.
Topic 2: 3G Calling Tablets
Almost all the tablet makers are now incorporating phone functionalities into some of their tablet products, and MediaTek solutions are always their No.1 choice. A lot of the booths are showing Octa-core tablets with full phone functionalities, but the real standouts are from Acube.
1) Acube Talk 69
The Acube Talk 69 is arguably the best-looking Chinese 3G tablet, with clean design, solid build, and an astonishing 6.9-inch Full HD IPS display, it is really one of the most attractive machines at the show.
The Acube Talk 69 is running stock Android 4.3, but will be updated to Android 4.4 Kitkat before its mass production. The MediaTek MT8392 Octa-core processor has no trouble handling the tasks smoothly on the Talk 69.
The tablet is very slim, and the metal rim gives it a cool and premium feel.
The back of the tablet is almost identical to that of the SONY Xperia Ultra, I am personally a huge fan of that design.The 2MP Front-facing camera and 8MP rear-facing camera should do very well with capturing decent photos.
2) Acube Talk 98
The Acube Talk 98 is probably the most ambitious product Acube has ever released, some of the features are just seemingly too aggressive to put into a 3G calling tablet. 5MP front-facing camera/13mp rear-facing camera, 9.7-inch retina display, Octa-core processor and 2GB RAM.
Fortunately, the tablet is not as heavy as it seems, as the chassis is partially plastic.
The rear-facing camera feels good on the 2048*1536 display, and the tablet is as fast as the Talk 69 in terms of overall speed.
Ainol is also showing their Octa-core 3G tablets, but I didn’t have time to take a closer look at their offerings, the only thing I know is that their products range from 6 inches to 10 inches.
Most of the other manufactures only show replicas of their Octa-core 3G tablets as the real ones are not made yet.
Topic 3: Wearable Digital
Following the trend brought by Samsung Galaxy Gear and Sony Smart Watch, countless wearable digital products are showed at different booths, but in the sense of hardware and experiences, I haven’t seen any noticeable improvement from SmartQ’s Zwatch, which was released last year. And I still don’t find these things appealing enough for me to dig into my pocket.
Topic 4: 2014 tablets with 2013 solutions
As the leading tablet solution providers such as Rockchip and Allwinner failed to deliver their new flagship chipsets on time, most of the tablets still use the 2013 solutions in them, which means that the Rockchip RK3188 and Allwinner A31 are still the dominant solutions for the tablets and TV boxes shown at the fair.
​Having said that, there are an increasing number of manufacturers which start to use the Intel X86 chipset as the major solution for their flagship device.
Topic 5: Waterproof
Another focus at the show is that many tablets are now given water and dust proof functions. But unfortunately, Vido, the least reliable tablet maker in China, is again the pioneer in this. But I have to say this looks quite interesting, and I wonder what is really going to come out of this.

Ramos Takes the Lead
It's nice to see a company like Ramos taking the lead with the new Ramos i12 - 12 inch model and the Ramos i10 Pro Windows - Android Hybrid solution powered by Intel -- one U.S. source with more details on the new Ramos series is a site called iProTablet - Pipo is also following up with some impressive new Tablets, including a 10-inch model with 2560X1600 display

maytonholling said:
It's nice to see a company like Ramos taking the lead with the new Ramos i12 - 12 inch model and the Ramos i10 Pro Windows - Android Hybrid solution powered by Intel -- one U.S. source with more details on the new Ramos series is a site called iProTablet - Pipo is also following up with some impressive new Tablets, including a 10-inch model with 2560X1600 display
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I think all of the tablet makers will release slates with 2560*1600 display, PIPO loves to promote things far ahead, but I dont think they will have the best products in the end.
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Pipo Models
jupiter2012 said:
I think all of the tablet makers will release slates with 2560*1600 display, PIPO loves to promote things far ahead, but I dont think they will have the best products in the end.
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Actually, Pipo in the past year has come out with products with features better than most - they added GPS to their products six months before most competitors -- the same goes with 1920x1200 HD displays, again Pipo, about six month before anyone else. Product build quality on Pipo products have also been much better than others - the only other exception on build quality recently is with the new Ramos I-series, which have a premium build on par with iPad and Nexus devices

jupiter2012 said:
I think all of the tablet makers will release slates with 2560*1600 display, PIPO loves to promote things far ahead, but I dont think they will have the best products in the end.
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I have tested 3 pipo devices, m8, m9 and m7pro, each of them had very annoying problems.
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Pipo
maytonholling said:
It's nice to see a company like Ramos taking the lead with the new Ramos i12 - 12 inch model and the Ramos i10 Pro Windows - Android Hybrid solution powered by Intel -- one U.S. source with more details on the new Ramos series is a site called iProTablet - Pipo is also following up with some impressive new Tablets, including a 10-inch model with 2560X1600 display
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I've bought and used several Pipo tablets with the latest being the Pipo M7T phone calling tablet that became available last month and have had good experience with this model.

tchance said:
I've bought and used several Pipo tablets with the latest being the Pipo M7T phone calling tablet that became available last month and have had good experience with this model.
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good for you, then. hope nothing goes wrong after a few months.

Why you think that Vido is least reliable? On the net i didn't find similar opinion.
And what do you think who is top 5 manufacturers based on price/quality ?

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Is the Huawei MediaPad 10.1 FHD the real contender?

After owning 2 units of transformer infinity myself and still keeping my eyes on the infinity forum and seeing so many people having issue with QC, I am start feeling that ASUS vs. (relatively poor reputation) Huawei may not be so different. In fact, Huawei may even be better as their specification seem to demonstrate they are trying to work hard getting their foot into the tablet market.
So for those of you who are still debating infinity vs. galaxy note 10.1, I say hold the thought and perhaps wait couple more weeks to see how Huawei's Mediapad 10.1 FHD plays.
Here is the specification:
Type
Type
Tablet
Platform
Operating System
Android 4.0
Transfer Rate
LTE Cat4 (DL 150Mbps / UL 50Mbps), DC-HSPA+ (DL 84Mbps / UL 42Mbps)
CPU
Cortex-A9 Quad 1.2GHz
Appearance
Dimension (H X W X D)
257.4 × 175.9 × 8.8mm
Weight
~580g
Display
Size
10.1-inch
Resolution
1920*1200 IPS
Camera
Camera resolution
Front: 1.3Mp (720p Video Calling); Rear: 8Mp AF (1080p Camcording), Dual LED Flash
Capacity
Memory
8 / 16 / 32 / 64GB options
RAM
1GB
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0
Entertainment
Video player
[email protected](MPEG-4 / H.264 / VC-1 / WMV-9), with formats of MP4 / 3GP / 3G2 / RM / RMVB / ASF / FLAC / APE / MOV etc.
Music player
MP3 / WMA / FLAC / APE / WAV / RA / Ogg / MIDI / 3GP etc.
Headphone
3.5mm stereo audio jack, 2*Stereo speaker, Build-in MIC
Location
Location
GPS/A-GPS
Sensors
Accelerometer sensor
Supported
Ambient light sensor
Supported
e-Compass
Supported
Vibrator
Supported
Battery*
Type
Li-Poly
Capacity
6600mAh
Pros:
+ Full HD screen (like infinity)
+ Quad Core CPU with 16 core GPU (like Note)
+ Optional dock (like infinity)
Cons:
- 8 GB storage (but official site says 16,32,64 will be available)
- Huawei (does not have good reputation, but ASUS in my opinion should lose its reputation soon)
- No S-pen
Question:
- Some sites says this got 2GB RAM, which would be awesome, but official site says 1GB RAM
Well, I don't see how a Cortex-A9 Quad 1.2GHz can drive that display and not experience performance issues. That is the problem with the true HD displays. The current mobile CPU's/GPU's simply are not powerful enough to drive them without problems.
Also, you lost me at "no s-pen".
Until the W8 Samsung devices with s-pen begin to appear, there will simply be no competition for the SGN10.1. And once they do begin to appear, they will likely be hundreds more.
I mean it looks like just another plain old 10" tablet . Not even running jb out of box. Not a contender if you ask me. Nothing is unique?
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mitchellvii said:
Well, I don't see how a Cortex-A9 Quad 1.2GHz can drive that display and not experience performance issues. That is the problem with the true HD displays. The current mobile CPU's/GPU's simply are not powerful enough to drive them without problems.
Also, you lost me at "no s-pen".
Until the W8 Samsung devices with s-pen begin to appear, there will simply be no competition for the SGN10.1. And once they do begin to appear, they will likely be hundreds more.
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If your primarily reason for getting Note was indeed S-pen, I totally agree. There is no competition. As far as W8 pen support, my understanding is they are only supported for Windows 8 Pro version NOT RT version. So all devices are just as you said in the price range of ultrabook, which are like $700-$1100. Then battery life on the upper end pro version is horrible (like Samsung Ativ Smart Pro), and heavy.
So Galaxy Note will remain of its kind for a while.
I personally love Note not because of S-pen but rest of its power. Stability and speed mainly.
As for Cortex 9 Quad Core, I don't think CPU is the issue. Remember new Ipad driving even higher resolution has only dual core with 1GHz. The difference is GPU. If you look at Infinity's benchmark, it is essentially superior in many tests over the new Ipad for CPU itself but GPU is far inferior. Galaxy' Note's Exynos is currently the closest to the A5X, but even then still far behind (but with current resolution, I don't think Galaxy Note need any higher GPU). So my hope on MediaPad is GPU, which uses 16 cores rather than 12 cores on Tegra 3.
But who knows. I had a hope on Transformer Infinity before its released... I had a hope on IFA for big announcement that could be my ideal machine (essentially what's galaxy note 10.1 is + FHD). But nothing came true so far... and now I am giving hope to reputation lacking company.
DJsCrIBbLe said:
I mean it looks like just another plain old 10" tablet . Not even running jb out of box. Not a contender if you ask me. Nothing is unique?
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Personally, I don't think uniqueness is a key at this point. My dream machine as I stated above is the android tablet that has Galaxy Note's 10.1's stability, speed, and FHD.
No Digitized pen = No contest
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Yeah, not really seeing how this is a competitor to the Note with no digitizer. Its a shot across ASUS' bow. On paper its a good one but how often are these Chinese "off brands" real competitors to name brand hardware in the long run.
The problem with these off brands is that while their top line hardware may be name brand they use cheap components. This just sounds like a "me too" product.
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Vostok 7 said:
Its a shot across ASUS' bow. On paper its a good one but how often are these Chinese "off brands" real competitors to name brand hardware in the long run.
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mitchellvii said:
The problem with these off brands is that while their top line hardware may be name brand they use cheap components. This just sounds like a "me too" product.
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Exactly. Read the below link which provides Anand's comments on some of the components Asus uses. If this is what the number four tablet maker is doing can you imagine what type of components Huawei being based in China will use? If Coby decided to move upscale and introduce a FHD quad-core tablet would anyone be excited? I wouldn't. Pretty on the outside doesn't mean pretty on the inside.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6073/the-google-nexus-7-review/6
Also, service and support have to be considered. Samsung pays roundtrip two-day shipping if a product needs warranty work with a door-to-door turnaround time of seven days. If parts aren't available they'll replace the device, usually with a brand new one. Read some of the stories on the Asus boards about their outsourced repair facility in TX. Who's going to service and support a Huawei device? Personally, I’ll stick with Samsung, HTC, Sony, and Motorola. I’ll skip LG, Acer, and Asus based on my experiences and observing the experiences of others. As for Huawei, you guys can be the beta-tester’s. If they end up rising like Hyundai has I'll check their products out in about five years.
The other thing with off-brands is when they put an OS on their devices, they do very little if any optimization for the hardware. So even if the hardware specs are good, they don't run as good as even a lower spec comparable name brand device.
Vostok 7 said:
The other thing with off-brands is when they put an OS on their devices, they do very little if any optimization for the hardware. So even if the hardware specs are good, they don't run as good as even a lower spec comparable name brand device.
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Or worse, they create something like this. This is their new Emotion UI where they've ditched Google's app drawer and replaced it with their own.
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Or worse, they create something like this. This is their new Emotion UI where they've ditched Google's app drawer and replaced it with their own.
http://thedroidguy.com/2012/09/huaweis-new-emotion-ui/
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This is actually very interesting. Whether good or bad aside, it proves huawei is doing something serious based in their belief. Just like touchwiz. I was actually more worried that they dont have capability of software tuning so release as non touched version of ics. Though small i am still hoping this would be the one until p10 releases in next year.
The number one reason this tablet will fail is that you'll never pick up chicks telling them you drive a Huawei.
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mitchellvii said:
Well, I don't see how a Cortex-A9 Quad 1.2GHz can drive that display and not experience performance issues. That is the problem with the true HD displays. The current mobile CPU's/GPU's simply are not powerful enough to drive them without problems.
Also, you lost me at "no s-pen".
Until the W8 Samsung devices with s-pen begin to appear, there will simply be no competition for the SGN10.1. And once they do begin to appear, they will likely be hundreds more.
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It's not a contender:
1) Any FHD tablet is fundamentally a non-contender until the next generation of mobile GPUs. Quad 1.2 looks like they picked an el-cheapo CPU (maybe a lowend tegra3) and we know for a fact that can't drive FHD properly.
2) It's Huawei. Their hardware is decent, but their software quality is even more atrocious than Samsung and their support is HORRIFIC. Their response to USA customers who wanted Froyo on the Huawei S7 was "buy the S7 Slim". Mind you, the S7 Slim had half the bugs the S7 did (like orientation sensor having X and Y swapped which broke many apps). Also, it took forever to get them to comply with the GPL with the kernel. Seriously, even if you practically GIVE the Chinese something (Linux kernel), they'll still find a way to manage to steal it (Fail to release the source for their modified version).
Here is an Interview Video about the CPU and GPU:
http://armdevices.net/2012/02/27/hisilicon-k3v2-quad-core-40nm-arm-cortex-a9/

Smart Comes Big – ThL W7 Quad Core Phablet Hands-On Review

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When the 5.3 inch Galaxy Note made its debut appearance at IFA, 2011, lots of reviewers and editors believed that Sammy had taken things too far and called for the death of the smartphone-tablet hybrid category. However, it did not die. Later in 2012, when the 5.5 inch Galaxy Note2 hit the market, some still argue that no one on this planet would want such a massive cell phone. Then Samsung sold 5 million units around the world in just 60 days, making it one of the best-selling phone/tablets in 2012. So, like it or not, the era of “phablet” is upon us.
If you consider the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 too big for you, then you would probably want to skip this review ‘coz what I am introducing today is an even more humongous device.
ThL W7, following this “phablet” trend, has pushed the display to an even bigger 5.7 inch, marketing directly towards users who want larger screens or perhaps don’t want a tablet-smartphone pair.
For People who have never heard of this brand, I can tell you it’s a smart phone brand founded by Shenzhen Hongjiayuan Communication Technology Co., Ltd., a high-tech enterprise specializing in smart phone R & D, production, sales and service. Adhering to the marketing idea of "true benefit to users by direct sales", ThL has created the innovative mode of experiential marketing plus experiential services focusing on direct sales in experience stores coupled with online direct sales. By the end of September 2012, ThL has opened over 300 brand experience stores in more than 30 provinces and cities throughout China.
And recently, ThL has gained more popularity by sponsoring CCTV.com, the state-owned television network in China. It is also the partner of the most famous television show – the Chinese version of “The Voice”, which attracts hundreds of millions of viewers each week.
Highlights:
5.7 inch Capacitive IPS Display, 1280*720 pixels, PPI=258;
MT6589 Quad Core Processor;
PowerVR SGX544MP GPU;
1GB DDR3 RAM;
3.2MP front-facing Camera & 8MP rear camera;
Android4.2 OS;
Dual SIM Card Support;
Priced at only RMB 1,699 ($275).
Retail Package
ThL is extremely generous when it comes to the W7’s retail package, not only does it offer the normally bundled fittings such as the charger and a data cable, it also provides its customer with a very exquisite pair of earphones and not one, but two screen protection covers!
Design
The ThL W7 takes a lot of design cues from the Samsung Galaxy Note2, only the display is 0.2 inch bigger. The most noticeable difference is probably that you won’t see Samsung’s LOGO above the display of the W7. Other than that, the two are stunningly alike: the same Home Key, the same back button and the same menu button.
Connectors and hardware controls are kept to the minimum, you would only find a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top edge, a micro USB charging/data port on the bottom edge. The power/standby key is located on the right side while the volume rocker is located on the left side of the phone.
It's 10.2mm thick body gives the W7 a solid hold.
Display
The ThL W7 has featured a 5.7 inch IPS display, with the resolution of 1280*720. The display density of the W7 absolutely pales in comparison to that of the 1080P displays on OPPO Find5 or HTC ONE. But the brightness, the color contrast and the viewing angles of this 5.7 inch display are nothing but satisfactory.
Watching videos is a much better experience on a phablet than it is on smaller smartphones. I haven’t installed any online video apps on my Motorola RAZR because too much is lost on its tiny display. With the W7, I actually found myself streaming live tennis matches — and enjoying them — on more than one occasion.
System & UI
The ThL W7 is carrying the lastest version of Android OS - Android4.2, which is even smoother and more powerful than Android 4.1. ThL has done almost none modification to the stock Jelly Bean, except offering its own set of user interfaces. There are 11 gorgeous themes for the users to choose. There are also some preinstalled third party apps, all only useful for Chinese users.
Hardware
When it comes to Soc., the ThL W7 has featured the MT6589 Quad core processor, which is based on cortex-A7 frame and uses 28nm workmanship. The speed of each core can reach 1.2GHZ. I would not say it makes the W7 one of the most powerful smartphones in the world coz it doesn’t., especially with the quad-core A15 Tegra4 and the impeccable Exynos 5 Octa 5410 on the scene now. But as a quad-core chipset, the MT6589 still generates more than enough power to run everything smoothly on the W7. The 533MHZ PowerVR SGX544 GPU by Imagination Technologies enables the W7 to support even the most graphic-intense Android games.
Here are some benchmark scores of the W7:
Features
One of the key characteristics of the ThL W7 is that it has dual SIM card support, which means you can use two mobile numbers in one cell phone. One of the slots supports both WCDMA & GSM networks while the other supports only GSM. You can use the settings to control the roles of these two numbers.
Disappointingly, the W7 has only 8GB built-in storage, and 1GB of that has been used as ROM. Fortunately Micro SD card support is on board. The TF card slot, which is located besides the two SIM card slots, can support card up to 32GB, adequate for the majority of phone/tablet users.
Another very exciting feature on the W7, for me, is the stereo speakers, the clarity of the sound is more than satisfactory, and the volume is also nice. You could hardly miss a phone call even if you somehow put yourself in a noisy environment. And you can listen to music or stream an online video on your W7 without earphones.
Camera
For a smartphone priced at less than $300, the ThL W7’s cameras are stunning! Both the 3.2MP front-facing camera and 8.0MP rear camera can shoot sharp images. They work great for what most people will be using it for including video conferencing and taking quick pictures for friends and family. The rear facing camera can also capture 1080P videos, which comes in the format of 3GP.
Rear Camera shots
Front-facing camera shot​
Battery Life
The ThL W7 has featured a 2,300 rechargeable Li-Po battery, which is not so generous compared to Galaxy Note2’s 3100mAh battery or Huawei Ascend Mate’s crazy 4050mAh power bank.
However, during my 720P video playback battery test, W7 lasted 6 hours and 50 minutes (50% screen brightness, 50% volume). This is pretty impressive for a smartphone with such a giant, power-consuming display. And in another online video streaming test, the W7 stood 4 hours and 20 minutes. So, I would say the performance of W7’s battery exceeds my expectations, but it would always be better to have a battery with more power storage.
Verdict
I wouldn’t call myself a phablet lover, as I would never buy a cellphone with a display bigger than 4.7 inch myself. Instead, I have regularly said that handsets with displays measuring about 4.3 inches diagonally are good for me and I often use the Motorola Razr as an example of my ideal phone size. From screen size to thickness and overall footprint, the Razr is perfect for me.
Having said that, as I used the ThL W7 more, I began to understand why Galaxy Note is so popular, a phablet can actually replace a 7 inch tablet on most occasions, and it’s generally easier to carry around. The display is big enough to be truly useful compared to other phones with slightly smaller screens, a lot of information can be shown at once.
Here are a few thoughts after spending more than 10 days carrying the ThL W7 and using it regularly:
The Good
The IPS display on ThL W7 is absolutely gorgeous, having more screen real estate in general is awesome. Objects are larger and clearer, and that obviously carries over to touch targets, which means fewer failed pokes.
The W7 has wonderful build quality, every detail has been taken great care of, and the metal wiredrawing pattern of the plastic battery cover gives the device all the expensiveness it deserves.
The MTK MT6589 Quad-core Processor is a decent choice as Soc., everything happens very fast on the W7, and I have experienced zero lag.
The cameras, both frontal and rear, are ideal for daily usage.
The Bad
The design of the device clearly falls into the category of Galaxy Note2 copycats, for a manufacture which aims to build a name for itself, copycatting is not a smart move, why not show some innovative ideas of your own, ThL?
For a phablet product with a power-consuming 5.7 inch display, the W7 has only featured a 2,300mAh Li-PO battery, which can hardly support an entire day of intense use.
Despite all the benefits the W7 might afford because of its size, it is still uncomfortable to hold for quite a number of users. One handed operation is very difficult, and this could be annoying if your left hand is occupied by something else.
Ultimately, there's no getting away from the fact that the ThL W7 is a niche device, if you can get over its size and the fact that it is another Galaxy Note2 copycat. It’s priced at only $275, making it one of the most cost-effective phablets in the market.
Seems nobody is interested in this copycat device.
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Great review!!! Wish i would had seen this post before I bought this phone for my friend. lol :laugh: Actually just received the phone today. There wouldn't happen to be any kind of custom roms?
i am also a happy user of this phone.I fully agree with the reviewer.My device is the one with 4gb internal rom but no problem for me,because i put a sd card and my external sd card showed in the system as first one,so i can move apps there.Τhe only "bad" thing for me is that it hasnt a big community to create for it.My other phone is the great hd2 and every day i can change roms.There are too many roms to choose.I would like to see a great development for this device too
using Skype video chat
clio94 said:
i am also a happy user of this phone.I fully agree with the reviewer.My device is the one with 4gb internal rom but no problem for me,because i put a sd card and my external sd card showed in the system as first one,so i can move apps there.Τhe only "bad" thing for me is that it hasnt a big community to create for it.My other phone is the great hd2 and every day i can change roms.There are too many roms to choose.I would like to see a great development for this device too
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Hi,
I purchased w7s a couple weeks ago and it is a nice phone. However, i am having a problem with Skype videa call. Microphone does not change over to speakerphone mode when i am using a video call feature with Skype and hangout. Is there any solution for this problem?
Thank you.
Home Button no wake up the sceen.
Hi I received my THL W7S is very good, but I can not wake up screen with home button, is well or is broken? i can configure this? thanks
Nightwolf30 said:
Hi I received my THL W7S is very good, but I can not wake up screen with home button, is well or is broken? i can configure this? thanks
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Its by design - waking up only with power button
There is workaround:
- install root (framaroot will do)
- install root explorer
- edit /system/usr/keylayout/mhl-keyboard.kl /system/usr/keylayout/generic.kl
on line 102, change
Code:
key 102 HOME
to
Code:
key 102 HOME WAKE_DROPPED
ie adding " WAKE_DROPPED" - notice space before Wake
Same on line 172
Reboot
It wakes the phone... tho sometimes you have to press several times
chavv said:
Its by design - waking up only with power button
There is workaround:
- install root (framaroot will do)
- install root explorer
- edit /system/usr/keylayout/mhl-keyboard.kl
on line 102, change
Code:
key 102 HOME
to
Code:
key 102 HOME WAKE_DROPPED
ie adding " WAKE_DROPPED" - notice space before Wake
Same on line 172
Reboot
It wakes the phone... tho sometimes you have to press several times
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Thanks for responding, I try to do that but I have not the file mhl-keyboard.kl I send you a screenshot.
/System/usr/keylayout/generic.kl
That is the correct file
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/System/usr/keylayout/generic.kl
That is the correct file
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It works perfect. Thank you very much.
Custom Recovery
Hi...is there anyone who success insalled a custom recovery on the THL w7s (like ClockWorkMod) ?
I can't figure out how to do that! there are a lot of guide lines for THL 8/8+ wich is quite the same smartphone but nothing about the THL w7s
radudac said:
Hi...is there anyone who success insalled a custom recovery on the THL w7s (like ClockWorkMod) ?
I can't figure out how to do that! there are a lot of guide lines for THL 8/8+ wich is quite the same smartphone but nothing about the THL w7s
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- via SPFlashTool - download recovery and flash only recovery.img
or
root the phone, install MobileUncleTools from play market, copy recovery.img to sdcard root folder and in MobileUncle choose "Recovery Update"- pointing to recovery.img
thl w7s
I wish we'll have custom roms available for this phone
There are plenty custom ROMs
- Gravity mod, based on THL 8 rom
- Lewa 5 , latest from 15.11.2013
- MIUI v5. 3.11.27
- port from Lenovo S920
All of these are from 4pda.ru... if interested, i can give link&short description... but can't support, because i prefer my THL to be stock
please help no cwm install on w7 with sp flash tool or mobileuncle
pls give links to custom rom for W7S,
does it has notification led? how to enable it? or its just a charging indicator? thanks

The iFive Mini2 Hands-on Review

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​When it comes to android tablets, the 7 inch display size is probably preferred most amongst customers today. Simply because the bigger display unlocks many potential uses for the device while keeping it portable enough so as not to make it cumbersome. While there is a slew of 7 inch tablets present in the market, the choice for customers has really widened.
While the prices of most Chinese branded dual core tablets have already dropped to below $100, the iFive Mini2 hit the market just now with a price of $130, declaring a war against those more celebrated tablets with quad core chipset.
Before I received the mini2, I had no idea what to expect from iFive, though I have been hearing great things about it. Once I laid my eyes on the tablet, it easily became my new favorite!
Highlights:
☆Fashionable design.
☆7 inch IPS display of 1280*720 pixels.
☆8.3mm body depth.
☆5MP AF camera.
☆Gyroscope, Bluetooth, HDMI
☆iFive Skin 2.0
Retail Package​
iFive is pretty generous when it comes to the Mini2's retail package and bundled fittings, a high quality pair of earphones, and an OTG cable have been packed in a very elegant-looking paperback box along with other fittings such as the manual, the quality guarantee card and the data/charging cable.
Design
As the Mini2 is 30 dollars pricier than average 7 inch dual core tablets, everybody would expect better build quality and more fashionable design, and iFive doesn’t disappoint us at all. The narrow bezel, the white plastic chassis, the silver frame and the 8.3mm thick body makes the Mini2 the best-looking 7 inch tablet I have ever seen.
The front of the mini2 really is everything I want a tablet to look like, a 7 inch screen surrounded by very narrow pure white bezels, you can also find a 2MP camera and a light detection sensor which enables the tablet to automatically adjust its display brightness.
The back of the tablet kind of reminds me of the famous galaxy tab2, only it’s even smaller. A very gorgeous LOGO is in the middle of the back cover. Although the material is plastic, yet it doesn’t feel cheap at all, thanks to iFive’s exquisite workmanship.
The few physical buttons and connectors are all conveniently sized and positioned, so they're always easy to find, but never get in the way.
At the top of the unit is a micro USB port for charging the tablet or connecting it to a PC or other USB device. Next to that there’re also a micro HDMI port, a micro SD card slot and a power/standby key.
On the right edge there’re a volume rocker and a menu button.
The four ACC speaker gates and a 3.5mm audio jack are located at the bottom of the device.
The information of the storage and the serial number of the device is delicately plated on the left edge.
It’s even thinner than the 8.6mm slim Galaxy Tab 8.9.
Display​
​The Mini2 has featured the same display used on the famous Nexus 7, so I don’t want to go into details about it, just so you know it has amazing brightness, nice contrast ratios, vibrant colors, and great viewing angles. And the 1280*720 resolution is really great for the eyes.
System & UI
The iFive Mini2 offers no surprise when it comes to the system it carries, Android 4.1.1 is currently on every tablets with RK3066 chipset. But still, the iFive Mini2 refuses to be normal, the iFive skin 2.0 user interface on the Mini2 is by far the best UI I have seen on any Chinese tablets.
The home screen, the app drawer, the music app and the video app and lots of the widgets have been exquisitely customized.
Hardware​
The Mini2 is powered by Rockchip RK3066 chipset, based on Cortex-A9 frame and uses 40nm workmanship, it has also had the impeccable Mali-400MP4 as its GPU and 1GB of RAM. I don’t think I need to again go into details about how powerful this chipset is, but one thing I will say is, after the so-called quad core tablets with the Allwinner A31 and the Actions ATM7029 all failed my expectations, I am glad to go back to a RK3066 tablet. Here are some benchmark scores of the Mini2 comparing to some other quad core devices:
Although it’s just dual core, the Mini2 is no loser to any quad core tablet I have used. It does almost everything better than those A31 and ATM7029 tablets, whether I am browsing image-heavy webpages or streaming super HD videos online.
Entertainment​
The RK3066 Soc. Is no letdown when it comes to gaming and video playback, it does support all formats of videos to at least 1080P through hardware decoding, and the powerful Mali-400MP4 GPU ensures all the games to run smoothly on the Mini2.
By the way, I am not playing a pornography on the Mini2, it’s an Usher Music Video called “Dive”.
Connectivity​
The iFive Mini2 has actually very pleasant Wifi connections, I noticed no fluctuation at all, and the reception is still solid even when the tablet’s 10 meters away from the Wifi Reuter.
Besides Wifi, the Mini2 has also featured built-in Bluetooth, which is very convenient. I even used it to connect to my friend’s smartphone to play a Virtua Tennis combat against him!
Camera
The iFive Mini2 has featured a 2MP front-facing camera and a 5MP rear facing AF camera. But don’t get fooled by the specifications, either of the cameras can shoot satisfactory images. Not only are the pics quite glossy, but the focus also happens very slow and imprecise.
Photos shot by Mini2​
Battery​
Mini2 has featured a 4,200mAh Li-PO battery, which gives the tablet normally five to six hours of on-screen use. During my 720P video playback test (30% brightness, 50% volume), the Mini2 stood for 5 hours and 45 minutes, which is solid, but not impressive.
Verdict​
As I said earlier, the iFive Mini2 became my new favorite. I am always a bigger fan of the 7 inch display, but as the Ainol NOVO7 Venus and some other tablets with A31 chipset all failed me, the iFive Mini2 arrived just right on time!
But it’s not all good things to say about the Mini2, the cameras are a little bit under my expectations, and the battery life should have been better.
Although the RK3066 dual core processor does help the mini2 deliver a decent performance, but I would prefer to see the RK3188 Soc. update for a 7 inch device, we are already in the quad-core era after all!
Plus:
Very fashionable design.
Super clear IPS display with vivid images.
Exquisite user interface.
Built-in Bluetooth.
Gyroscope.
Minus:
Dual core Soc.
Uninspiring camera.
Unsatisfactory battery Life.
Pricier than alternative options.
great review.anybody knows how to root and install cwm on this tablet?tyia
theejhay said:
great review.anybody knows how to root and install cwm on this tablet?tyia
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use the app called ZhuoDaShi.
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have you tried using that?
Seems nice!
of course, mine is already rooted.
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Dexcellium said:
Seems nice!
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it is pretty nice.
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jupiter2012 said:
of course, mine is already rooted.
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prove it.can u share the procedure or share some screenshot?
theejhay said:
prove it.can u share the procedure or share some screenshot?
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i am really too occupied to do that.
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jupiter2012 said:
i am really too occupied to do that.
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ok.i just want an assurance.i'll wait for other members who can truly help me
theejhay said:
ok.i just want an assurance.i'll wait for other members who can truly help me
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wish u the best of luck!
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Great review!
By the way, I have some few questions about this iFive Mini2.
Does it have PlayStore?
256K colors or 16M colors?
Have you tried connecting it to your TV? Does it works, no issues/problems?
Hi guys any news on how to root and install cwm on our beloved I five mini 2?
personalizing ifive mini 2
Hi,
Is it possible to remove the calendar and weather data displayed on the home screen or are those fixed? Also, do you know where we can get ifive mini 2 user manuals in English?
Thanks in advance.
bricked or bootloop?
Hi ! is there anyone who can help me , i have an ifive mini 2 talbet. my friends are playing it then it suddenly restart . then when im waiting ... its just restart and restart . what should i do ? cant find a thread pertaining to this kind of issue. thanks
hey look at this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4HZJR0QmEI
look at my tab . what should i do with this ?
plz help thanks..
I like all... Thanks giving this review :fingers-crossed::victory::highfive::good:

Strong is beautiful - in Depth Review of the PIPO M9 Quad Core Tablet

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After the Ainol NOVO8 dream turned out to be a horrible nightmare, I am desperately in need of a decent tablet to test, and PIPO M9 arrived just right on time!
Key Features:
◇10.1 inch 16M-color super IPS display at WXGA resolution (1280X800 pixels)
◇Rockchip RK3188 SoC., quad core 1.8Cortex-A9 processor, Mali-400MP4 GPU, 2GB memory
◇Stock Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (Already upgraded to Android 4.2)
◇16GB of built-in-storage
◇2MP front facing camera; 5.0MP rear-facing AF camera with LED flash
◇Stereo speakers
◇HDMI TV-out
◇USB host
◇MicroSD card slot
◇Standard 3.5mm audio jack
◇1080p video playback
◇7800mAh Li-Po rechargeable battery
Retail Package
PIPO has never been mingy with the bundled fittings, you will find these things in the retail package:
Design​
The front is dominated by the 10-inch touch screen and black glossy bezel, rimmed in gray plastic. You will find a 2MP front-facing camera in the middle above the display (vertical mode). The bezel of the M9 is relatively small compared to other 10.1 inchers such as the Cube U30GT2 and the Ployer MOMO20.
When it comes to ports and slots, PIPO has never been, and doesn’t plan to be the pioneers of minimalism, you will find a micro SD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 2.5mm charging port, a mini HDMI port, and not one, but two Micro USB ports (one as slave and one as host) along the top edge of the device, which also plays host to a power/standby button as well as a home button. I personally would have preferred to find the physical volume controls instead of the home button, but somehow PIPO has decided we should use the status bar on bottom of the screen to control the volume.
Again, where feel is concerned, The PIPO M9 is just right on the ball. The back sports a brushed aluminum finish, which gives the device a feel of expensiveness. And the two sides are plastic, offering the slate a nice and solid grip. A 5MP AF camera is located in the top middle of the aluminum back, along with an LED flash.
Unlike the M8, The M9’s speakers are on the back of the tablet and are in danger of being covered by our thumbs. I didn’t like this arrangement at first, as I am clearly more of a fan of the front-facing speakers of the M8. But when I found out that the sound the M9 produced was absolutely the best among all Chinese tablets, I finally found peace with it.
The tablet is fairly light and comfortable to hold and while most part of it does feel like plastic, it doesn't feel unpleasantly plasticky or cheap. Its 10mm thickness doesn’t help it win a beauty contest, but actually gives it a feel of sturdiness.
Display
As the primary point for interaction, having a good screen on a tablet is critical. The 10.1-inch IPS+ display on the M9 is plenty bright and offers decent visibility outdoors. The full brightness of can reach 500 nits, which outshines the fourth-generation iPad (400 nits), as well as the tablet category average (287 nits).
Unfortunately, the 1280 x 800-pixel panel on this slate has a lower resolution than similarly priced tablets. The CUBE U30GT2 has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, not to mention the Onda V973’s Retina resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. But I am not that big on pixel density, as none of the Chinese tablets with retina display gives satisfactory performance at the moment, I’d rather wait a little longer. The tablet's viewing angles were fair, but reflections got in the way when viewing the panel off axis.
Color saturation and contrast ratios of the 10.1 inch Hann Star display are decent, but not as eye-watering as the 9.4 inch LG display sported by the PIPO M8.
Audio​
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I greatly appreciate that the M9's stereo speakers. Although it does not create the effects in which the sound is coming directly at me in watching movies or listening to music (which the M8 is able to do), I still like its excellent volume, which is even higher than the two HP notebook PCs of mine!
OS & Interface
Like most of the RK3188 tablets, The M9 comes loaded with Android 4.1.1 out of the box, but it has already been upgraded to Android 4.2 within the period I was testing it.
Unlike most of the other tablets with stock Android, PIPO has actually managed to leave its own mark. Two sets of exquisite user interfaces are provided for the customers, one is the updated version of the launcher we have already seen on the PIPO M8, and the other is developed recently for the M8 pro, now also adorning the M9.
I really fell in love with this brand new Metro-like launcher which offers five screens. The middle is the Home screen, and the other four are respectively marked as App, Office, Media and Web. You can easily add shortcuts of your favorite apps on these screens.
Unlike the other launcher, this Win8-like interface does have a portrait mode.
Performance​
The 1.6-GHz quad core RK3188 processor and 2GB of RAM in the PIPO M9 put up some impressive numbers on my benchmark tests. On the Quadrant benchmark, the M9 scored 5456, nearly twice the average (3,074) and much higher than the Beneve Miracle One, which uses Sammy's quad-core Exynos 4412 processor.
On the graphics-focused Nenamark2 test, the M9 scored 56.3 FPS, higher than the category average. But the Allwinner A31 powered ICOO ICOU7GT scored a much more impressive 59.1FPS.
The M9’s real-world performance was impressive. With several apps running simultaneously, I was still able to navigate the Note's home screens and apps menus with ease. Graphically intense games like "NFS 17" and “Predators vs Aliens” also ran smoothly.
HD video playback on the PIPO M9 is even more of a breeze, with the tablet easily coping with 1080p footage of all formats.
Cameras​
I don't get too hung-up about cameras on tablets because they're unlikely to be set to any great task. But PIPO has produced a camera that is actually pretty decent, giving us an F/2.8 aperture lens and flash to get you out of trouble when it's dark. Photos contained plenty of detail, good color balance, and I would happily share them with others.
Photos shot by M9
Even details are quite authentic
2MP front-facing cameras can get the video-chatting done perfectly!
Screenshot of the video captured by the M9​
On the video front, the M9 offers 720p capture, but I wasn’t that happy with the quality, even with perfect lighting, the video can turn out grainy and noisy.
Connectivity​
The M9‘s Wi-Fi module is made by MTK, giving the slate wonderful Wi-Fi reception. Even 10 meters away from the Wi-Fi router, I can still use the M9 to stream HD video online. The addition of Bluetooth2.1 also makes the tablet easier to use in daily life.
Battery Life​
The PIPO M9 has featured a 7,800mAh LI-PO battery. The capacity itself isn’t really that impressive, since lots of tablets are already equipped with 8,000mAh + batteries. However, thanks to the 28nm process the RK3188 Chipset uses, the actual battery life of the M9 is AMAZING. It can single-loop a 720P video (Sammy Adams - Only One) for nearly 12 hours and stream an HD Korean TV show online for over 9 hours!
Power loss during standby is also very little, whether the Wi-Fi is on or off!
Verdict​
The PIPO M9 is a machine that looks likely to stand the test of time. Its performance is top-notch, its design is stylish. It's also well-specified and well-equipped with ports and connections, offering greater flexibility than you'll find on some rivals.
The good:
Extremely powerful RK3188 quad core chipset
10.1 inch Super IPS display, nice visibility outdoors
Exquisite Metro-like user interface
5MP rear facing AF camera with LED flash
Outstanding stereo speakers
Great Wi-Fi reception
Excellent battery life
The not so good:
The display is not as wonderful as the one on the PIPO M8
The design is not as edgy as the M8
The resolution of the display stays WXGA standard
Although, as a tester, I should not be biased, yet I still have to say that PIPO is absolutely my favorite Chinese tablet brand at the moment. I strongly believe their differential competitive strategy is going to be beneficiary to both their brand image and market share. Also, PIPO will soon release the all new M7 pro, a tablet with RK3188 SoC. and an 8.9 inch PLS display from Sammy. I am really looking forward to its arrival!
I was looking at this tablet as an alternative to buying nexus 7 or spending too much for other 10" tablets. I was wandering if I buy it from Amazon would everything be in English and does it have all the Google Apps?
i want buy some cheap tablet for gaming , browsing n for ebook whether these tablets perfect for me ??? but most importantly to play games
sorry bad englis
cute bee said:
i want buy some cheap tablet for gaming , browsing n for ebook whether these tablets perfect for me ??? but most importantly to play games
sorry bad englis
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This could have been a really nice choice indeed.
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Great Review.
Stellar review. Very comprehensive and informative. Thanks.
Can you point me to a similarly comprehensive review of a Pipo 4.1+ tablet with GPS? Pipo M7 Pro.
Great review.
I have an M9 for a couple of months and I'm extremely happy. My money couldn't have been better spent.
I agree on everything you said but I must also mention:
- The camera isn't good at all with low light conditions.
- connection to pc via usb and transferring files it's extremely extremely extremely slow. Backing up the nand can be a pain.
- A screen this size screens for better resolution, more dpi's or something.
Good review!
Looking at buying an Android 4.2 tablet and came across one of these. After this good review, I think I have seen more positives than the few negatives so I will purchase it. Hope its OK. Hate buying things from distance selling. :fingers-crossed:
Only tablets in the local shops are Samsungs, Asus and Apple iPads.
Great review. I think wxga resolution is just right for 3188 because of kinda old Mali gpu. Though powerful enough to handle gaming, I find it can't provide smooth interface animations on retina-like display.
Got one of these myself ( aka Sumvision Cyclone Voyager 2 ) and I'm really happy with it. I was a bit miffed that it didn't support exfat ( unlike my year old cheap Chinese tablet ) but it does support NTFS, so now I can put large files, like HD films, on my 32gb memory card without having the maximum file size warning
On memory card perhaps, I haven't tried, but into the internal memory (nand flash) you can't.
Yep, sorry, I meant just the memory card.
But good to know that at least works on external sd:thumbup:
Question?
padlad said:
Got one of these myself ( aka Sumvision Cyclone Voyager 2 ) and I'm really happy with it. I was a bit miffed that it didn't support exfat ( unlike my year old cheap Chinese tablet ) but it does support NTFS, so now I can put large files, like HD films, on my 32gb memory card without having the maximum file size warning
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@padlad Are the Sumvision Cyclone Voyagers simply Pipo tablet with a different badge? Looking for a replacement touchscreen for Cyclone Voyager 1 but no luck so far. Thanks
kyaq said:
@padlad Are the Sumvision Cyclone Voyagers simply Pipo tablet with a different badge? Looking for a replacement touchscreen for Cyclone Voyager 1 but no luck so far. Thanks
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No idea mate, sorry.
Yeah exact same models
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madweegie said:
Yeah exact same models
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Cheers... Do you know if the screen is different for the Bluetooth version?
madweegie said:
Yeah exact same models
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@madweegie which Pipo tablet is equivalent to the Cyclone Voyager 1?
Pipo s1 I believe
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Hey,
I came across this thread in a google search. Thank you for such an in-depth review. I am about to buy a tablet for my father for his birthday. I have narrowed down the list to 2 candidates and I would really appreciate your opinions!
It is either Pipo M9 PRO or the Ployer Momo12 10.1 Inch
Which is the best, in your decision, and why? I have read amazing things about the two of these.
Any info would be great! Here is a link to the review for the Ployer that I came across:
http://vondroid.com/threads/ployer-momo-12-the-best-10-1-200-review-roundup.4823/
Thanks!
Didn't know that there is such a good tablet for this price.

A $50 RK3188 Tablet – the Acube U25T (quad core) Hands-on Review

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It's not easy being a 7-inch tablet these days. With relatively inexpensive devices like the Lenovo A3000 and Kindle tablet offering a whole lot of bang for your buck, budget tablet makers are facing stiffer competition than ever before. Acube's latest offering -- the 7-inch u25GT (quad-core)-- has its work cut out for dominating the lowest end of the Chinese tablet market. With the 8GB model priced at less than $50, the petite U25GT prioritizes performance and screen over its other functions, perhaps in the hopes that its proven RK3188 quad core processor and the power it generates will woo picky buyers. But does the U25GT (quad-core) have what it takes to compete in a crowded market? Read on to find out.
Key Features
◇7 inch PLS display at WSVGA resolution (1024X600 pixels)
◇Weighs 340g, 191*116*10mm in size.
◇Rk3188, 1.4GHZ dual-core Cortex-A9 processor, Mali-400MP4 GPU, 512MB RAM
◇Android 4.4 Kitkat
◇8GB of built-in-storage, expandable by TF card
◇VGA front-facing camera;
◇Stereo speaker
◇USB on the go
◇MicroSD card slot
◇HDMI
◇Standard 3.5mm audio jack
◇1080p video playback
◇2400mAh Li-Po rechargeable battery, 4-5 hours battery life
DESIGN AND BUILD​
The U25GT has relatively big bezel around its 7-inch screen. As much as I know the advantages of the bigger bezel, I am more attracted to the smaller bezel found in the Talk 7X.
To the upper-right corner of screen is the only camera onboard: a front-facing 0.3MP shooter.
All the physical controls and connectors are situated along the right of the tablet, you will find a Power button, which is the only physical key on the U25GT, a 3.5mm audio jack, a Micro USB port, a 2.5mm DC port, a Micro SD card slot which supports cards up to 16GB and, to our pleasant surprise, a Mini HDMI port.
Interestingly, despite there is an independent DC port, the Micro USB port can also be used for charging, making the U25GT easier to bring along while traveling.
The Acube logo and some other information is emblazoned on the lower part of the back shell, though the effect looks somewhat cheap against the scratch-prone plastic backing. Fortunately the branding fun stops right there, as we don’t necessarily need to be reminded that we are holding a low-end Acube tablet in our hands.
The U25GT (quad core) feels remarkably sturdy for a budget device. The dimensions -- 191*116*10mm -- make for a device that's easy to hold and guarantees typing will be a comfortable affair.
DISPLAY AND SOUND
The U25GT features the same display found in the Acube Talk 7X (quad core) and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. Considering that the display comes with a paltry 1,024 x 600 resolution (that's a pixel density of 170 PPI), we weren't expecting to be blown away by its visuals, but other than that, it is quite amazing, with wonderful color saturation, decent brightness and wide viewing angle.
Acube tablets are always well-known for their wonderful sound performance, luckily the budget U25GT is no exception. The sound coming from the double aperture in the back is even louder than that comes from my Microsoft Surface RT, although the clarity is not all that ideal.
SOFTWARE
The U25GT ships with the latest version of Android, the Android 4.4 KitKat. Although not really a significantly huge leap over the Jelly Bean, it is nice to know you are now using the most advanced operating system.
Customizations and preinstalled applications are kept to the minimum, a nice approach for a Chinese company which isn’t that good at software development.
BENCHMARK AND PERFORMANCE
The U25T (quad core) is powered by the Rockchip RK3188 SoC (quad-core Cortex-A9 processor, Mali-400MP4 GPU), paired with 512MB RAM. Well, we all know too well about the RK3188’s full potential, even though the one in U25GT is clocked at 1.4GHZ, which is different from the 1.6GHZ we normally see in other Chinese tablets, it is still able to generate enough power to deal with a pile of applications with ease. The real issue is the RAM, rather than the chip. I remember that the ICOO Fatty 2 was once criticized by many comments for featuring only 1GB of RAM, sadly, the U25GT has only half as much as that.
With balanced and above-average CPU and GPU performance from the RK3188 chipset, the U25GT really did well in most of our benchmark tests, the lack of RAM probably only showed in the notch of the CF-bench test.
Everyday use was not without its flaws, with only around 100MB free RAM after booting, the U25GT really struggled with multi-tasking. I tried to play a video in a pop-up window and browse some web pages at the same time, the touch panel became less responsive than usual, and with more tabs being opened, the pop-up video player simply disappeared. RAM-hungry games such as the Real Race 3 and Need for Speed Could not even be opened on the U25GT.
But normally the U25GT is pleasant to use. 3D games such as Virtua Tennis and Zombie Wood ran without hiccups or delays, and 1080p YouTube videos were also streamed smoothly. As long as you don’t run many big apps simultaneously, everything’s good.
BATTERY LIFE​
The Acube U25GT (quad core) has packed 2400mAh Li-Po battery, which is of less capacity than most of the recently released smart phones. With the brightness set at 50 percent and Wi-Fi turned on, we played an online TV show continuously until the battery gave out and died, and the results were nowhere near the most impressive we've seen. The A1000's 4 and 49 minutes of battery life places it firmly at the bottom of the list of 7-inch tablets I have tested in the past 2 years. During everyday use, you'll be able to squeak out a bit more time from the slate. Depending on how much you rely on your tablet for web browsing, videos, music and social media, you can probably expect something in the ballpark of 5 or 6 hours with conservative use.
VERDICT
The U25GT could have had the potential to rule the budget end of the tablet market, if it had been less price-sensitive. In my opinion, 1GB should be the minimal possible option when it comes to RAM, but somehow Acube decided to cut the cost even harder. And what are they thinking putting a 2400mAh battery into a tablet?
The good:
The 7-inch PLS panel is amazing, with wonderful color saturation and wide view angle, it is really pleasant to look at on a daily basis.
Having the RK3188 as its SoC., the U25GT is powerful enough for running most of the applications smoothly, and its multimedia performance is more than amazing.
HDMI is another wonderful asset the U25GT holds against most of the other entry-level competitors.
The bad:
The U25GT’s potential in performance is let down by the insufficient RAM, which is extremely evident during multi-tasking and web-browsing
The poor battery performance of the U25GT is a constant reminder of why we said “No” to Chinese tablets 2-3 years ago.
As we mentioned earlier, it's not an easy time to be a 7-inch Android tablet. A low price tag simply isn't enough to wow buyers in a market where they can afford to be picky. As appealing as the RMB299 ($50) price tag and the RK3188 chipset could be, the lack of RAM and underwhelming battery life will drive some of the potential buyers away. Also, as Aube lowered the price of the Talk 7X to just RMB399 ($65), it is reasonable to expect that the Talk 7X will cannibalize the share which the U25GT is marketing towards. $15 for larger RAM, full phone functionalities and significantly better battery life, why not?
Looks like the new Chuwi V17HD
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chuwi v17hd is using the same set of hardware?
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Yes, same hardware. http://www.chuwi.com/index.php?m=Product&a=show&id=50
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Oma7144 said:
Yes, same hardware. http://www.chuwi.com/index.php?m=Product&a=show&id=50
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Mmmmm, and same price, pretty interesting.
But I guess both those tablets are marketing towards the domestic market, adding the delivery cost the oversea price will be too hogh for such a low end device.
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nice review bro
hidayatwahyu said:
nice review bro
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Tks a lot!
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@jupiter2012: is the firmware available?
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I would have one from where i can bjy it link please
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NiceIceDice96 said:
I would have one from where i can bjy it link please
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Posting linke to stores not alowed here, so try Google and search 4 geekbuying/banggood.
OP- thanks for the great review, I can't decide if the colorfly E708 Q1 is better deal(1280*800 screen).
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Posting linke to stores not alowed here, so try Google and search 4 geekbuying/banggood.
OP- thanks for the great review, I can't decide if the colorfly E708 Q1 is better deal(1280*800 screen).
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if it is 1GB ram and not much higher price, i would say it is a better deal
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Very nice tablet, takin' the review conclusion. Nice job. I'm wondering when there will be a 20 $ tablet.
RealMcAlec said:
Very nice tablet, takin' the review conclusion. Nice job. I'm wondering when there will be a 20 $ tablet.
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tks a lot for sharing.
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jupiter2012 said:
tks a lot for sharing.
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Please link for it so I can buy it
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Chuwi V17HD and Cube U25GTC4 are highly identical tabs. Kernel are exchangeable
Some firmware stuff could be found here:
Chuwi V17HD
Cube U25GTC4
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Please link for it so I can buy it
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you may find it on Geekbuying or Mcbub.
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Paradigm69 said:
Great review
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Tks for reading!
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Chuwi V17HD and Cube U25GTC4 are highly identical tabs. Kernel are exchangeable
Some firmware stuff could be found here:
Chuwi V17HD
Cube U25GTC4
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Tks for sharing.
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Pretty cool! I'm usually pretty skeptical of cheap tablets.

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