Android 4.0 Tablet (7" Capacitive, Wi-Fi, 1GHz) = €92

take everything · 12-03-2012 6:31pm

Anyone have a problem with getting it to recognise microsd cards.
For the life of me my tablet won't pick them up.

kearneybobs · 12-03-2012 6:39pm

take everything wrote: »

Anyone have a problem with getting it to recognise microsd cards.
For the life of me my tablet won't pick them up.

Which tablet? Aurora? Could be rom related but amn't sure. Check over in the slatedroid forums yourslef. I've yet to check mine since I'm not at home and haven't had a chance to get my hands on a micro sd card.

take everything · 12-03-2012 8:19pm

kearneybobs wrote: »

Which tablet? Aurora? Could be rom related but amn't sure. Check over in the slatedroid forums yourslef. I've yet to check mine since I'm not at home and haven't had a chance to get my hands on a micro sd card.

Yeah the Aurora.
I looked a bit on the Slatedroid forums alright. There was one person with the same problem but no resolution IIRC.
Just wondering if anyone else here has the problem.
Other than that i'm happy enough.
Screen is great. Can access the market, amazon for ebooks, youtube and google maps work nicely.
One thing I find is when browsing, it's hard to know if a link is pressed- and sometimes it takes a couple of tries.

Paddy_man · 12-03-2012 10:51pm

TheReverend wrote: »

well, just flashed novo 7 clean rom and holy crap this thing is fast

Which Version did you use?
Did you install with CWM???

Mines cleared customs since 6pm, wanna have everything ready for tomorrow eve to update it.

Paddy_man · 13-03-2012 11:58am

TheReverend wrote: »

ITS HERE
Got caught on VAT but only 11 euro

Got the tablet, didn't get charged anything, even though it was stopped by customs, No idea why but they didn;t call me or email me for payment, just delivered it... Am half expecting a call saying you owe us money..

Did you get the password for it Rev??

TheReverend · 13-03-2012 2:16pm

Paddy_man wrote: »

Got the tablet, didn't get charged anything, even though it was stopped by customs, No idea why but they didn;t call me or email me for payment, just delivered it... Am half expecting a call saying you owe us money..

Did you get the password for it Rev??

Didnt even check, flashed a new rom straight away

this one if you are interested

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/29280-rom-novo-7-essential-clean-rom-v08a-for-aurora/

Just checked for password, its "fancy"

TheReverend · 13-03-2012 2:16pm

take everything wrote: »

Yeah the Aurora.
I looked a bit on the Slatedroid forums alright. There was one person with the same problem but no resolution IIRC.
Just wondering if anyone else here has the problem.
Other than that i'm happy enough.
Screen is great. Can access the market, amazon for ebooks, youtube and google maps work nicely.
One thing I find is when browsing, it's hard to know if a link is pressed- and sometimes it takes a couple of tries.

Had same problem with the browser, install opera mini, much faster

mathie · 13-03-2012 4:50pm

TheReverend wrote: »

Didnt even check, flashed a new rom straight away

this one if you are interested

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/29280-rom-novo-7-essential-clean-rom-v08a-for-aurora/

Just checked for password, its "fancy"

Hi TheReverend

How do you flash a new ROM?

(not very experienced with these things)

thanks
m

Paddy_man · 13-03-2012 5:17pm

mathie wrote: »

Hi TheReverend

How do you flash a new ROM?

(not very experienced with these things)

thanks
m

Follow the instructions here to install the Clockwork Mod
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/30683-installing-clockwork-mod-recovery/

Youtube clip on how to install a ROM using Clockwork Mod
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-6ckGMAMqs

dvpower · 13-03-2012 6:26pm

TheReverend wrote: »

ITS HERE
Got caught on VAT but only 11 euro

How do they collect the VAT/duty? Does the postman/courier demand cash on delivery or do they invoice you?

TheReverend · 13-03-2012 7:35pm

dvpower wrote: »

How do they collect the VAT/duty? Does the postman/courier demand cash on delivery or do they invoice you?

Cash at the door, and they dont carry change

TheReverend · 13-03-2012 7:37pm

Paddy_man wrote: »

Follow the instructions here to install the Clockwork Mod
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/30683-installing-clockwork-mod-recovery/

Youtube clip on how to install a ROM using Clockwork Mod
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-6ckGMAMqs

You can do it without the clockwork mod using pc live suit

http://gadgetfreakz.co.uk/downloads/gfz-novo7/Ainol_Novo_7_Firmware_Update_Guide.pdf

bijou · 13-03-2012 8:46pm

Hi,

After reading the comments here I pre-ordered the Ainol Novo 7 Elf from Gadgetfreakz last Wednesday. Got an email today from them advising it's on it's way

have to say communication from Gadgetfreakz has been good so far - I emailed a couple of questions to them before ordering and they were pretty quick getting back to me - looking forward to trying it out

:D

Proxy · 13-03-2012 8:47pm

TheReverend wrote: »

Cash at the door, and they dont carry change

Agh crap. The mammy ain't gonna be happy.

dvpower · 13-03-2012 8:55pm

Anyone ordering from AliExpress can use a coupon code for $5 off.
Every little helps.

dvpower · 13-03-2012 8:56pm

TheReverend wrote: »

Cash at the door, and they dont carry change

Is it just cash or do they accept credit cards or cheques do you know?

TheReverend · 13-03-2012 9:09pm

dvpower wrote: »

Is it just cash or do they accept credit cards or cheques do you know?

dunno bout that, just that DHL guy was like "vat on this 11.50 please

k123456 · 13-03-2012 9:25pm

TheReverend wrote: »

Paddy_man wrote: »

Follow the instructions here to install the Clockwork Mod
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/30683-installing-clockwork-mod-recovery/

Youtube clip on how to install a ROM using Clockwork Mod
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-6ckGMAMqs

You can do it without the clockwork mod using pc live suit

http://gadgetfreakz.co.uk/downloads/gfz-novo7/Ainol_Novo_7_Firmware_Update_Guide.pdf

hi what is the difference between clockwork mod and flashing the firmware

TheReverend · 13-03-2012 9:27pm

k123456 wrote: »

hi what is the difference between clockwork mod and flashing the firmware

I just find it easier, plug in press a few buttons and bam new firmware

take everything · 14-03-2012 2:32am

TheReverend wrote: »

Had same problem with the browser, install opera mini, much faster

Thank God for Opera Mini.
Feels like a proper Browser.
Lovely and snappy.

Half-sorted my microsd problem- I can play stuff off microsd now (listening to the Smith's Still Ill while posting this in Opera Mini

). Just can't copy stuff from tablet to card.
How bad.

Overall I'm impressed. The keyboard is pretty good. Just wondering about the battery life. Never did the full charge/recharge cycle before using it when I got it- wonder if that matters.

Anyway thanks for the Opera Mini suggestion.

brimal · 14-03-2012 3:14am

btw guys Chrome is available for Android now. It's still in beta but might be worth a look

TheReverend · 14-03-2012 5:45am

take everything wrote: »

Thank God for Opera Mini.
Feels like a proper Browser.
Lovely and snappy.

Half-sorted my microsd problem- I can play stuff off microsd now (listening to the Smith's Still Ill while posting this in Opera Mini ). Just can't copy stuff from tablet to card.
How bad.

Overall I'm impressed. The keyboard is pretty good. Just wondering about the battery life. Never did the full charge/recharge cycle before using it when I got it- wonder if that matters.

Anyway thanks for the Opera Mini suggestion.

NOt doing full charge recharge thing doesnt matter with lithium ion batteries I think.
Battery life isnt too bad, was using tablet for a good bit yesterday, on train and luas for three hours in the morning with brightness on half/full depending on app(kindle and comic rack), used it for about 2 hours in college with the wifi on. Used for an hour in bray station waiting on train, an hour on the train back and still had 40~ % battery remaining.

It should be mentioned I also installed volatage control to underclock the device when its not doing anything

dvpower · 14-03-2012 6:36pm

achiman wrote: »

yes no problems, paid through paypal used DHL when delivery completed you receive email if your happy complete order and payment will be made to supplier...good communication too

Which supplier did you use?

achiman · 14-03-2012 10:21pm

dvpower wrote: »

Which supplier did you use?

http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/store/ff8080812e32c709012e52dc5d231a6f.html#prod-seller-name

Amalgam · 19-03-2012 12:47pm

Pandawill seem to be shipping Ainol backorders again.

My order (Ainol Aurora.. hard to tell, no mention of it..) shipped from Singapore, of all places. Very odd notification email from 'Root', spam like..

Another 15-25 days to wait.

I ordered on the 23rd of January.

Gloam · 20-03-2012 11:21am

Got delivery of the Ainoi Novo 7 Paladin from the OP this morning. Seems to be working fine, except for the fact that Mac OS and Windows don't recognize it as a storage device, as a result I'm unable to install the clean ROM that was suggested a few posts back. Can anyone help?

artyeva · 20-03-2012 11:26am

quick question - got the letter from customs looking for details about the cost of the novo advanced ii i ordered,[it's in the country - yay!] which i sent to them on friday morning. haven't received anything back from them - does that mean it'll only be liable for the handling charge or whatever when it's delivered, or how slow are they to process things? does it take a few days usually for customs to get back to ya, in other words.

eamonnq · 20-03-2012 11:29am

Yes, a couple of days, and you have to allow for the bank holiday as well.

Mr E · 20-03-2012 11:39am

Gloam wrote: »

Got delivery of the Ainoi Novo 7 Paladin from the OP this morning. Seems to be working fine, except for the fact that Mac OS and Windows don't recognize it as a storage device, as a result I'm unable to install the clean ROM that was suggested a few posts back. Can anyone help?

It can't be mounted as a storage device (although you can copy files to the filesystem using ADB, but not recommended unless you know what you're doing). If you have an SD card in it, then that can be mounted as a storage device and you will be able to copy files to it.

artyeva · 20-03-2012 11:42am

eamonnq wrote: »

Yes, a couple of days, and you have to allow for the bank holiday as well.

thanks for that. going away for a few days at the end of this week and i had hoped it'd be here by then.

eamonnq · 20-03-2012 11:45am

I would expect that you would have it by the end of the week.

artyeva · 20-03-2012 1:38pm

eamonnq wrote: »

I would expect that you would have it by the end of the week.

your positive thinking must've spurred them into action - they just replied. it'll be here thursday - subject to a payment of € 31.28. i was expecting to pay something but it seems a bit high considering i only paid €109.

eamonnq · 20-03-2012 2:02pm

23% vat + a handling charge.........seems about right.

Gloam · 20-03-2012 5:40pm

Mr E wrote: »

It can't be mounted as a storage device (although you can copy files to the filesystem using ADB, but not recommended unless you know what you're doing). If you have an SD card in it, then that can be mounted as a storage device and you will be able to copy files to it.

Should there have been a micro-SD with the device? Or will I have to buy one?

Mr E · 20-03-2012 5:48pm

I doubt you got one (unless you added it as part of the order).
They don't usually bundle them for free....

Gloam · 20-03-2012 9:01pm

Mr E wrote: »

I doubt you got one (unless you added it as part of the order).
They don't usually bundle them for free....

Ah ok, is there anyway to access the flash memory to put music or other files on there? Or is it off limits entirely?

Mr E · 20-03-2012 9:08pm

Not really, it's more for installing apps.
As you pointed out earlier, there is no way to mount it.

kearneybobs · 20-03-2012 9:09pm

Gloam wrote: »

Ah ok, is there anyway to access the flash memory to put music or other files on there? Or is it off limits entirely?

You can plug it into the computer and transfer stuff over to it via USB. That's what I do with my Aurora. You gotta make sure the USB drivers are installed or i dont think it will work. There's 8GB (actually about 6GB what with the apps partition) that you can throw stuff onto. I have a good few videos on there one mine that I threw across via usb.
Another way to get the stuff onto your tablet is by using a USB key and connect it via the usb-mini to usb port connector cable that should have come with your tablet. It recognised most usb devices. It should at least.

the drivers for XP dont normally install when you connect it first but they installed on Vista for me. Head over to the slatedroid forums for a browse. The information can be overwhelming at first but what you want to find in in there...somewhere.
I think a lot of the stuff there for the Aurora works for the Paladin but amn't sure.

Mr E · 20-03-2012 9:10pm

I stand corrected.

kearneybobs · 20-03-2012 9:17pm

If you are planning on connecting a usb key up to your tablet, you'll want some sort of file manager app on there that you can browse the usb key once it says that it's mounted (astro/es file managers will do) and then copy and paste it into the media/music folder, whichever you want really. You usually do this by holding down on the file on the usb (a long press) and a right-click type menu will appear giving you options to copy/paste/delete etc.

You probably find that you need to paste into a folder by long pressing on that particular folder. It wont let you paste once you are already inside that folder...at least in the file manager apps I've tried anyway.

Dont forget to go into the setting-->storage and unmount the usb key before removing it. You get errors when you dont do it that way.

mfceiling · 20-03-2012 9:29pm

I saw an Archos Arnova G2 in hmv yesterday reduced from €360 to €179 running the ice cream sandwich system.

Is this a good bargain or even a good tablet?

Mr E · 20-03-2012 9:32pm

HMV on Grafton Street? I wanted to buy one last week, but they're not in stock in any HMV (I asked the staff member to check availability in other stores). Stock might have changed in the last week, but don't get your hopes up.

The demo model was running Gingerbread (2.3) by the way. It wasn't ICS.

mfceiling · 20-03-2012 9:38pm

Mr E wrote: »

HMV on Grafton Street? I wanted to buy one last week, but they're not in stock in any HMV (I asked the staff member to check availability in other stores). Stock might have changed in the last week, but don't get your hopes up.

The demo model was running Gingerbread (2.3) by the way. It wasn't ICS.

Tallaght yesterday.
Definitely ice cream sandwich marked on the box.
Didn't ask on stock levels....will try at the weekend.

take everything · 20-03-2012 10:46pm

kearneybobs wrote: »

If you are planning on connecting a usb key up to your tablet, you'll want some sort of file manager app on there that you can browse the usb key once it says that it's mounted (astro/es file managers will do) and then copy and paste it into the media/music folder, whichever you want really. You usually do this by holding down on the file on the usb (a long press) and a right-click type menu will appear giving you options to copy/paste/delete etc.

You probably find that you need to paste into a folder by long pressing on that particular folder. It wont let you paste once you are already inside that folder...at least in the file manager apps I've tried anyway.

Dont forget to go into the setting-->storage and unmount the usb key before removing it. You get errors when you dont do it that way.

I've found the native file browser app lets you copy and paste to and from microsd and usb keys.
However for some reason the app always crashes before you can get the photos folder opened. It seems to be that specific folder.

Astro (or ES) don't seem to allow you to paste to microsd or usb but do allow you open this photo folder however. So between Astro and the native app, i have full file browsing/copy/paste functionality. Very clunky but how bad. Won't be transferring that much.

kearneybobs · 20-03-2012 11:25pm

take everything wrote: »

I've found the native file browser app lets you copy and paste to and from microsd and usb keys.
However for some reason the app always crashes before you can get the photos folder opened. It seems to be that specific folder.

Astro (or ES) don't seem to allow you to paste to microsd or usb but do allow you open this photo folder however. So between Astro and the native app, i have full file browsing/copy/paste functionality. Very clunky but how bad. Won't be transferring that much.

Ah, sorry. I'm using File manager. It came installed on my Aurora (or else it was packaged with my custom ROM that I've installed)

This will explain what's happening with you.
And this too

take everything · 21-03-2012 12:13am

kearneybobs wrote: »

Ah, sorry. I'm using File manager. It came installed on my Aurora (or else it was packaged with my custom ROM that I've installed)

This will explain what's happening with you.
And this too

Thanks for that.
extSD is there now- good stuff.
The odd thing now is the first directory of ES has 15 folders, one of which is "SD card" and one of which is "mnt", within which all the folders (extSD; SD card again etc) are.
Not a big deal i suppose.

kearneybobs · 21-03-2012 12:26am

take everything wrote: »

Thanks for that.
extSD is there now- good stuff.
The odd thing now is the first directory of ES has 15 folders, one of which is "SD card" and one of which is "mnt", within which all the folders (extSD; SD card again etc) are.
Not a big deal i suppose.

So, you should be able to access the sd card contents from that folder in ES? Should make copying stuff from your connected USB keys a little easier.

dMaN24 · 21-03-2012 8:59pm

Hey guys. What's your take on this?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/905217/211459452-539626844/Teclast-P75a-with-Android-4-0-Sandwich-Tablet-PC.html
Spotted i as 2.3 on Pandawill
http://www.pandawill.com/teclast-p75a-tablet-pc-7-inch-android-23-ultra-thin-8gb-2160p-camera-p59361.html

What the deuce? O.o

Mr E · 21-03-2012 9:04pm

Throw in a few extra bucks for a faster processor and higher res display with the Novo 7 Elf.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/905217/211272768-521542204/Ainol-NOVO-7-ELF-with-Android-4-0-Ice-Cream-Tablet-PC.html

Note: Not endorsing the store, just posting so you can see the specs.

dMaN24 · 21-03-2012 9:13pm

No worries. Looks good.

Here's hoping the dollar dips a little more before ordering. :P

Android 4.0 Tablet (7" Capacitive, Wi-Fi, 1GHz) = €92

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