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7 Inch AllWinner A13 1.5GHz Android 4.0 Tablet - €55.44

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  • Registered Users Posts: 6 Mamof2


    Just ordered two, thanks op. Received an email from mcbub asking which way I want them delivered ie ups, dhl or ems. Could someone let me know how theirs was delivered? Many thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 960 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    Mamof2 wrote: »
    Just ordered two, thanks op. Received an email from mcbub asking which way I want them delivered ie ups, dhl or ems. Could someone let me know how theirs was delivered? Many thanks
    Get ems otherwise you ll get stung with higher processing fee by the courier companies


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 Mamof2


    Thanks for the info. I wouldn't have a clue about that :eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Peanut2011


    Hi All,

    just wondering from the ones who got stuff already, do any of you have problems regarding the language settings and apps? Also, dowloading apps, do you get option in the stores or is it only giving you Chinese options?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    Peanut2011 wrote: »
    Hi All,

    just wondering from the ones who got stuff already, do any of you have problems regarding the language settings and apps? Also, dowloading apps, do you get option in the stores or is it only giving you Chinese options?

    No, it behaves exactly as a local device. I had to set the local language, so I could change the timezone, but it downloads from Play as you'd expect.

    I did notice one or two apps I use were unavailable, and when I go to the Play website and try to install from there, it shows up as incompatible with my device. This is more likely an issue with the app build settings than the device itself, though.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭howardmarks


    Guys

    At what stage does the tracking number show up either in hong kong or an post.
    Mine was marked as shipped per mcbub but hk and an post show nothing for tracking


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭mawk


    Guys

    At what stage does the tracking number show up either in hong kong or an post.
    Mine was marked as shipped per mcbub but hk and an post show nothing for tracking

    mine never showed up anywhere online but just arrived one day


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    Mine was similar. By the time it showed up, it was "out for delivery" on An Post.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭ronano


    Can someone who bought the tablet tell me if it would be suitable for the following

    * running powerpoint,word documents, pdf and epub format
    * running flv videos that have been downloaded or online such as khan academy
    * light web browsing

    I want to use it as a replacement for printer, read the notes and material for college and then make my own notes from them.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭championc


    ronano wrote: »
    Can someone who bought the tablet tell me if it would be suitable for the following

    * running powerpoint,word documents, pdf and epub format
    * running flv videos that have been downloaded or online such as khan academy
    * light web browsing

    I want to use it as a replacement for printer, read the notes and material for college and then make my own notes from them.

    You'd be best with a 10"

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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭mawk


    I started using this for netflix, but it craps out after about ten minutes, just pauses like its buffering. when I go back to tht homepage and click resume it runs again for a few mins then stops again. repeat a few times until it lasts a few seconds..

    is this a memory issue?


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭Heisenberg.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭mawk


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    It cant be a processing issue as it processes fine for 10-20 minutes before crapping out. the processor cant be the bottleneck or it wouldnt play properly at all.

    ram not enough? caches not clearing? overheating? if I can make it run netflix well then it might put me the whole way off buying a nexus 7


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    mawk wrote: »
    It cant be a processing issue as it processes fine for 10-20 minutes before crapping out. the processor cant be the bottleneck or it wouldnt play properly at all.

    ram not enough? caches not clearing? overheating? if I can make it run netflix well then it might put me the whole way off buying a nexus 7

    Agreed. It's bound to be a memory leak of some description. It might be possible to monitor leaks over ADB. I have connected to the device over ADB, but not done anything more than a little investigation of filesystems and such.

    I am considering installing CM9, which should provide much better control over resource usage.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭mawk


    gerryk wrote: »
    Agreed. It's bound to be a memory leak of some description. It might be possible to monitor leaks over ADB. I have connected to the device over ADB, but not done anything more than a little investigation of filesystems and such.

    I am considering installing CM9, which should provide much better control over resource usage.

    I havent heard of anyone dropping a custom rom on this, any link?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk




  • Registered Users Posts: 22,123 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    Are you sure that the screen is compatable with this ROM?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    Which ROM? I have linked at least 2.
    In short, I am not sure about anything, but signs point to a strong possibility that I will be able to get CM9 and CWM working on this tablet.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,164 ✭✭✭k123456


    Hi Folks

    anyone seen any good deals on aurora II

    Thanks


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  • Registered Users Posts: 28,403 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Zerks, you get your machine yet?


  • Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Zerks, you get your machine yet?

    Not yet,expecting it any day now.


  • Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭howardmarks


    Item sent to customs 15th aug.

    Anyone know what's the next step and turnaround for this?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    @howardmarks which customs? If it's Dublin, email dmc@revenue.ie with the paypal invoice, your An Post tracking ref, and your postal address.
    Otherwise, you'll be waiting for them to post a letter to you.


  • Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭harryd2


    Just got my package today.
    Arrived in Ireland on 30July. I got a letter from customs on 31st July asking to declare value.
    I emailed according to instructions with paypal receipt.
    2 weeks later no reply or package
    I called anpost, who put me onto customs who claim no receipt of email.
    I told em 60.75EUR value which yielded 19.75EUR charges.. quite alot I thought.

    I'm happy with the device.. I have/had 2 issues.
    1) Touchscreen didn't work well on first boot, was acting randomly. Reboot fixed it
    2) Doesn't seem to connect to WPA networks easily..

    Otherwise I'm happy with it.
    Thanks OP


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 743 ✭✭✭ahyeahok


    harryd2 wrote: »
    Just got my package today.
    Arrived in Ireland on 30July. I got a letter from customs on 31st July asking to declare value.
    I emailed according to instructions with paypal receipt.
    2 weeks later no reply or package
    I called anpost, who put me onto customs who claim no receipt of email.
    I told em 60.75EUR value which yielded 19.75EUR charges.. quite alot I thought.
    I'm happy with the device.. I have/had 2 issues.
    1) Touchscreen didn't work well on first boot, was acting randomly. Reboot fixed it
    2) Doesn't seem to connect to WPA networks easily.. Otherwise I'm happy with it.
    Thanks OP

    6euro of that charge was An Post's extra handling fee.


  • Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Zerks, you get your machine yet?

    It's in the country,got a text from my friend in NI who I used for delivery to avoid customs,I'll probably have my hands on it next week.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭pm1977x


    Great thread guys, very informative - very keen on one purely for web browsing but thinking now I may hold out for a 'cheap' 10" tab instead as my eyesight is crap to begin with :mad:


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭califano


    Anyone try the xbmc for android pre release?. Does it work?.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    Anyone try the xbmc for android pre release?. Does it work?.

    Seemingly XBMC on Allwinner chips is not going to be happening any time soon.


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