[illdoit2morrow]

Originally Posted by take everything

Havn't read the last few pages (so not sure if completely relevant) but i ordered something through DHL recently and they had similar to me. Some notional charge on shipping that they dream up to calculate their own VAT because (they said) there was no shipping value declared on the item.
Messed me around for 2 days. Finally asked them about the exact provenance of this notional charge and if they could provide me with a SAD (the customs proof) and they said "oh it's an error". Seemed very fishy.
Dunno if it's similar to you but anyway.

Hmm, My Aurora is been shipped by DHL at the moment, did you have to pay the charge in the end?

[MayoForSam]

Originally Posted by illdoit2morrow

Hmm, My Aurora is been shipped by DHL at the moment, did you have to pay the charge in the end?

My tablet was sent via DHL and they asked me to forward the order invoice even though the seller had marked the item down as a 'digital photo frame' worth $40. You will have to pay the duty I'm afraid if DHL look for it.

[Do-more]

Originally Posted by tonylee5566

May be a mistake

Seems to be lots of mistakes on that website Tony, the prices are all much higher than anywhere else for starters!

[take everything]

Originally Posted by illdoit2morrow

Hmm, My Aurora is been shipped by DHL at the moment, did you have to pay the charge in the end?

No.
They told me it was an "error" when i queried where the charge came from. Messed me around for 5 days needlessly before they decided to all read from the same page.
One of the worst customer experiences i've ever had. Had to constantly remind them how to do their jobs (can't honestly phrase that any better) every single step of the way.
A (belated) apology was got in fairness from one of the supervisors who did his job, but i wondered how they get any business at all by the end of it.

[seanin4711]

got tired of waiting and ordered this!
http://www.futeko.com/products/TAB016.php
seems to be up there with the onda vi40 elite 150 squids for a reputable uk seller.
Nice one!

[Do-more]

Originally Posted by seanin4711

got tired of waiting and ordered this!
http://www.futeko.com/products/TAB016.php
seems to be up there with the onda vi40 elite 150 squids for a reputable uk seller.
Nice one!

Looks nice, I see that they are only expecting stock on May 7th. so I guess you still have a few weeks to wait.

Do let us know what it is like when you get it, I do like the decent battery capacity it has.

[Amalgam]

Originally Posted by brimal

Just letting you guys know, the Ainol Elf II is out soon.

Swings and roundabouts.. Ainol are doing a sneaky, much like the advanced II, a step sideways, both the 'Mars' and 'Tornado' will have a better CPU, but with no DC-IN or HDMI..

Trader with specs, backed up by Chinese forum talk.

Tornado: http://www.spemall.com/Ainol-Novo-7-...ocessor_g.html

Mars: http://www.spemall.com/Ainol-Novo-7-...ocessor_g.html

New Aurora will seemingly have a CPU speed boost, but not much else, apart from the freshly sourced IPS screen. Price creeping up too..

[brimal]

Originally Posted by Amalgam

Swings and roundabouts..

I agree Ainol are pulling a fast one by all the new tablets they are bringing out - but the Elf II is dual-core so is worth checking out.

http://www.spemall.com/Ainol-Novo-7-...MI-Port_g.html

[lambayrules]

I agree Ainol are really poor at getting the real story out there, loads speculation about these Dual core tablets

I mailed gadgetfreakz (25/4) trying to decide on what to buy, i was asking about the alf II and this what they came back to me with

"We have just recently returned from the Hong Kong Electronics spring fair and Ainol were one of our suppliers which we had meetings with and therefore can provide some facts... The Novo 7 ELF has now stopped production and will be replaced with the Novo 7 ELF II, this is due in approximately one month but as we know from past experiences may be delayed by some time."

A couple of sellers out there like uplaytablet are claiming that Alf II is available at the end of April and beginning of may. I mailed to check if they will have stock around those dates will they have enough to cover pre-orders and I got this pleasant one line reply.

"That's what we were told by Ainol."

not the reply you would expect if you are planning to dispatch orders in the next couple day.

[lambayrules]

this is the full email i received from Gadgetfreakz in response to my inquires / whinge about Ainol and the Dual core tablets... somebody might find it useful. (Not promoting GF , I think their shipping cost a bit on the high side... but it is the only decent response i received when i made inquires to varies online sellers)

Unfortunately there is much hype and speculation found online and we find this quite frustrating at times due to the misconception given to prospective buyers of these products.

We have just recently returned from the Hong Kong Electronics spring fair and Ainol were one of our suppliers which we had meetings with and therefore can provide some facts, other information we cannot disclose at such time as we practise giving information that is genuine and concrete.

· The Ainol Novo 7 Aurora shipment we have due is the same specification as the original model and as displayed on our webpage, the only difference is the new LG screen and better build quality from the samples we have seen.

· The Novo 7 ELF has now stopped production and will be replaced with the Novo 7 ELF II, this is due in approximately one month but as we know from past experiences may be delayed by some time. We have a small quantity remaining of the ELF.

· The Novo 7 Aurora II is also due in the near future but with no exact time frame, this will be the same design and general spec’s but featuring the AmLogic Dual Core processor. Ainol’s focus at the moment is manufacturing the original Aurora with the LG display.

We have seen the new products from Ainol in Hong Kong so can confirm they are genuine but as release dates go only time will tell, we will of course update our website/twitter accordingly with the solid information we always aim to provide.

Kind Regards
The GadgetFreakz Team

[PowerHouseDan]

Quick question with regards customs charges as I've never got cougth before. Was hoping mine would be delivered today with dhl it's currently clearance delay. What's the next step?do they deliver and send me a bill or what'd the situation?

[MayoForSam]

Originally Posted by PowerHouseDan

Quick question with regards customs charges as I've never got cougth before. Was hoping mine would be delivered today with dhl it's currently clearance delay. What's the next step?do they deliver and send me a bill or what'd the situation?

They sent me a text to say duty was due with a number to call them back on (I can PM you the number if you want), referencing the tracking number. I paid using my CC. My phone number was included as part of my address.

[PowerHouseDan]

That would be great. Just checked aliexpress I incl my number thankfully

Originally Posted by MayoForSam

They sent me a text to say duty was due with a number to call them back on (I can PM you the number if you want), referencing the tracking number. I paid using my CC. My phone number was included as part of my address.

[lambayrules]

Originally Posted by lambayrules

I have just purchased the Ainol Aurora from this seller

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ainol-Novo...item33751d0222


£139.99 plus £6.49 pp based in wales.
I mailed to check if it he selling the Aurora with the new LG IPS screen and he confirmed that it was.

I will let you know how i get on.....

Just a follow up on this eBay seller . I mailed them this morning to chase up my order as they had not dispatched it yet . They told me that they should be receiving their shipment today / tomorrow ! So not happy so far because his eBay ad and their orginal ad implied that they had stock .... 😡

So sorry not a great recommendation ...

[eamonnq]

I would think they are only ordering them from China when they sell them, or maybe dropshipping them.