Dealextreme/Dinodirect Bargains

I love Joan Burton

Hi guys, i was wondering if a thread on bargains from DX, dino direct and the likes would be a good idea? a lot of the stuff can be hit or miss and hard to trust the reviews so maybe if boardsies could post their purchases and how they found the product?

(Also, 20% cashback on all purchases for dino direct through fatcheese dont forget!)

cityhunter

I always buy from focalprice，it is the same as DX and Dinodirect...

Esel

Almost everything on DX etc. is a 'bargain'...

Onikage

Esel wrote: »

Almost everything on DX etc. is a 'bargain'...

Some stuff is cheap but not a bargain...

rubadub

Esel wrote: »

Almost everything on DX etc. is a 'bargain'...

Some things are not that good a deal, like higher capacity memory cards and decent torches. Some items are also a false economy if you want them for any more than a few uses.

-Some great cheap tat on DX though, I love getting packages with new toys in the post that I had forgotten I ordered :pac:

rco2000

[QUOTE=I love Joan Burton;74083581]Hi guys, i was wondering if a thread on bargains from DX, dino direct and the likes would be a good idea? a lot of the stuff can be hit or miss and hard to trust the reviews so maybe if boardsies could post their purchases and how they found the product?

(Also, 20% cashback on all purchases for dino direct through fatcheese dont forget!)[/QUOTE]


Great idea...we should have a thread dedicated to these gadgetie websites

Do-more

I like buyincoins.com myself not as big a range of stuff as DX or focalprice but orders ship from Singapore and always seem to arrive with me in around 7 days, whereas DX usually took 3 times as long or more when I used them.

I bought a wii controller for the kids recently from buyincoins, it is identical to the original inc. logos for a fraction of the cost of a genuine one in the shops.

But as others have said price and value are not to be confused!

safetyboy

I'm waiting on a package from Deal extreme since March!

the_syco

I've seen on a few orders "use this other SKU to get your order shiped from the UK" which sounds intersting. Will be getting something from there, and will post up somewhere of how long it took.

I love Joan Burton

the_syco wrote: »

I've seen on a few orders "use this other SKU to get your order shiped from the UK" which sounds intersting. Will be getting something from there, and will post up somewhere of how long it took.

Seen that too, its a DX trial apparently, same prices, but delivery in three days if the forums are to be believed, will be giving this a go soon stocking up for Christmas!

Dman001

As said, a lot of the stuff is False Economy. I know this is the case with their Earphones. I've bought about 5 different pairs from them at about €3/€4 each and each lasted no longer than 2 months and were extremely uncomfortable. But I was stupid enough to keep buying them, because they were so cheap.

rh5555

DX has now a UK warehouse but currently only a limited amount of articles available but shipping times are supposed to be much quicker and once they have a larger selection in that warehouse it should be great. Also hate those insane shipping times, just as everyone else.

Gran Hermano

http://offers.dealextreme.com/

This is worth keeping an eye on, they've jumped on the group deal bandwagon and often have decent offers.

I love Joan Burton

Gran Hermano wrote: »

http://offers.dealextreme.com/

This is worth keeping an eye on, they've jumped on the group deal bandwagon and often have decent offers.

Just after buying the R/C Helicopter, was looking at them all over the net this one is definately the cheapest Ive seen yet, could make a nice Christmas gift, will update when it lands on this post


Item: R/C Helicopter
Bought: 29 August 2011
Received: N/A

yesno1234

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/google-android-2-2-hdmi-tv-set-top-box-72086?utm_source=dx&utm_medium=albums&utm_content=sku72086&utm_campaign=CellPhoneAccessories

Anyone know what's the verdict on this? Price and quality wise? Never knew there was an android tv box.

paddyp

yesno1234 wrote: »

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/google-android-2-2-hdmi-tv-set-top-box-72086?utm_source=dx&utm_medium=albums&utm_content=sku72086&utm_campaign=CellPhoneAccessories

Anyone know what's the verdict on this? Price and quality wise? Never knew there was an android tv box.

In depth review over on android forums including firmware updates n' stuff, http://androidforums.com/google-tv/338651-android-tv-box-flexiview-fv-1-a.html

Don't get the point you can get a tablet with the same specs for about the same money with hdmi.

crystallove

some items from this sites are indeed good ,but it depends what kind you have bought

g0g

Ok here are some of my random mini-reviews on previous purchases of random craap!

Fake Lego Piano - random birthday present. Won't know til it's opened!
USB Wired Laser Mouse - using as work mouse and working very well so far!
Multi-function Card Tool (2 pack) - It's living in my wallet and dunno if I'll ever use it, but it seems useful anyway! 2-pack for that price is pretty unbelievable!
Nokia Data Cable - Works fine so far, no problems on my N8
Nokia Wired Headet - Looks a bit fake and haven't used it yet to review.
Solar Windmill - one of my favourite random gadgets! Sits in the window at work and spins all day (when it's a bit bright anyway!). Always wanted one of these and the only other one I could find on DX or Focal Price was about $40 and silver! Buy it!
R/C Helicopter - Bought as a random present for a friend. Haven't seen in action yet but eant to be fine. Seems like the one that gets best reviews. I picked one up in China last year in a market and had to haggle hard to get the guy to € 10 with batteries, so this is a pretty good price I reckon. That said, the one earlier in this thread was cheaper!
N8 Stylus - Absolute rubbish - avoid!
Magnetic Spheres (20 pack) - At this price they're worth a punt! I previously got some on Gruupy then picked these up. Both seem grand quality and coating hasn't scratched off yet!
Lightsaber - A DX classic! Can't go wrong with these! I usually order a few and stick em in birthday cars as novelty gifts or something!
USB Bluetooth Dongle - Another useful gadget for work. I use this for transferring data from other phones in work when the data cable isn't the right match. I'd give it 8/10 seems a bit temperamental sometimes!
World's Smallest Solar Car - Well they work, but they're useless! Unless you develop some sort of track for it to drive arounf with walls to push it into turning it's not going to do much after crossing the windowsill once! A good science experiment anyway.
Mushroom - Don't ask..... I buy a lot of random things. Some are great. This is not.
Apple / Pear Notepads - Dirt cheap and like the lightsaber it's good for birthday cards!
Gyro Wrist Ball (no smart remarks please!) - Works surprisingly well and a LOT cheaper than them powerball yokes. It lacks a spin counter but the thing works and lights up! Meant to be good for racket sports.
Static Discharger - Yes, I actually bought one of these! Was sick of being zapped constantly in my local superquinn due to either their flooring else my footwear! It defo works but takes up space on keyring.

More rubbish to follow! Anyone else got recommendations?

ScouseMouse

Word of warning folks.

Got a parcel from Dinodirect worth 44 euro today and got hit for 12 euro duty. It was opened by customs and I got charged on delivery.

They are watching out for items with dinodirect on them.

This order was the last item missing from a shipment I got two weeks ago. It was also opened but no extra duty charged.

Kristopherus

DX now have a UK warehouse. I assume that means no trouble with Customs on items despatched from there, as the stuff is already in the EU?

rh5555

Yeah stuff coming from within Europe won't be checked. Also if you buy cheap stuff just don't try to go over E25 or so, actual limit is E22 but they won't bother if its over by just a little bit and just send out different orders that are all in this price range. Shipping is free anyways and so it makes no difference.

If you buy something for over E30 or so and it's only 1 item you may or may not get stung with custom charges. I always stay within E25 or split orders to stay under and never got hit with customs so far.

Amalgam

the_syco wrote: »

I've seen on a few orders "use this other SKU to get your order shiped from the UK" which sounds intersting. Will be getting something from there, and will post up somewhere of how long it took.

I love Joan Burton wrote: »

Seen that too, its a DX trial apparently, same prices, but delivery in three days if the forums are to be believed, will be giving this a go soon stocking up for Christmas!

The choice is limited, for the moment.

Currently available: UK SKU's

http://koti.mbnet.fi/ollins/dx/usawarehouse.php?warehouse=1

Currently available: US SKU's

http://koti.mbnet.fi/ollins/dx/usawarehouse.php?warehouse=0

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Above links taken from the following DealExtreme forum thread:

US & UK Warehouse Built - 3 Day Shipping Now Possible

http://club.dealextreme.com/forums/Forums.dx/threadid.954315

mp3ireland2

The novelty drinking bird from deal extreme! always wanted one of these, didn't expect it to work so good! It goes for weeks, untill the water level drops in the glass and then just fill it up again! One of the most practical things ever ;-)

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/novelty-dippy-drinking-bird-29233

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/super-mini-bluetooth-2-0-adapter-dongle-vista-compatible-11866 : got two, one works perfect, the other is a good pranking tool as it stops the mouse working on a computer! so 50% success

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/elm327-bluetooth-obd-ii-wireless-transceiver-dongle-16921 HAve had a lot of trouble with these, connects to torque on my phone and computer programs but won't connect to the ECU of my mark 2 ford mondeo, my friends mar 3 mondeo or my dads berlingo. Can't find the correct protocall... Saw great reviews on the site so ordered one for me and my mate... could get neither working.. sent them back and noticed now mixed reviews on the site and people with same problems in forum... got 2 replacements.. neither worked again, same prob so sending back again, this time for refund.. although i think all i will get is store credit.. so i'll have $100 to spend there! not sure what international consumer law is, am I entitled to cash back?

Cigerette to usb converter: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-cigarette-powered-1000ma-usb-adapter-charger-black-dc-12v-40470 great buy especially when combined with this multilead http://www.dealextreme.com/p/10-in-1-usb-powered-charging-cable-for-ipod-psp-cell-phones-34674 although the cables could be longer on the leads....

other than that it's been mostly batteries and stuff, nothing major I can recall! my colleague is impressed with the LED bulbs...

Esel

I did put 'bargain' in inverted commas...

Do-more

mp3ireland2 wrote: »

Cigerette to usb converter: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-cigarette-powered-1000ma-usb-adapter-charger-black-dc-12v-40470 great buy especially when combined with this multilead http://www.dealextreme.com/p/10-in-1-usb-powered-charging-cable-for-ipod-psp-cell-phones-34674 although the cables could be longer on the leads....

Cheers, hadn't come across those 10 in one leads before must get one and throw it in the glovebox, it's actually a good bit cheaper on buyincoins @ US$1.90.

I have one of those usb chargers already but spotted this one earlier this week, it has two usb sockets plus the cigarette lighter socket so I should be able to have my phone on charge whilst still powering the sat-nav.

I love Joan Burton

Nice to see people sharing their purchases, i have a few DX items im waiting on so il let you know when i get them

In the meantime, a few ebay purchases from China

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200640841649#ht_2744wt_1139

^ Wifi usb sitck for pc
Cheapest around with free shipping, SAGEM branded, had it 3 months now and no hassle works flawlessly


http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230538602780#ht_4798wt_1071

^ Dirt cheap HTC Wildfire case
Ultra cheap and has saved my phone from a good few hard knocks, including a fall down a stairs, well worth it!


http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300491227282#ht_3819wt_905

^ Wireless doorbell

Very cheap, however definately not 100m range, more like 5m or so, still works a treat and battery still going a month later, bell is loud and many different chimes can be picked

the_syco

I love Joan Burton wrote: »

Not sure if it's even left the bloody warehouse yet!

Update:
Shipment Date: 8/30/2011 10:43:14 PM

Maybe get it today. Fingers crossed, etc. Tracking number doesn't do jack sh|t, though :pac:

paddyp

mp3ireland2 wrote: »

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/elm327-bluetooth-obd-ii-wireless-transceiver-dongle-16921 HAve had a lot of trouble with these, connects to torque on my phone and computer programs but won't connect to the ECU of my mark 2 ford mondeo, my friends mar 3 mondeo or my dads berlingo. Can't find the correct protocall...

I have one and use it all the time you won't have much success with diesels built pre 04 though.

the_syco

the_syco wrote: »

Update:
Shipment Date: 8/30/2011 10:43:14 PM

Maybe get it today. Fingers crossed, etc. Tracking number doesn't do jack sh|t, though :pac:

Ordered last Tuesday at noon with a Dealextreme UK SKU, got a "we missed you" letter from AnPost marked at 11.25 today. A week; not exactly three days, but not bad, esp when postage is free

FYI: when you get the tracking number, put it into the box at http://track.anpost.ie/track/trackone.html to track it.

Doodlebug

Dman001 wrote: »

As said, a lot of the stuff is False Economy. I know this is the case with their Earphones. I've bought about 5 different pairs from them at about €3/€4 each and each lasted no longer than 2 months and were extremely uncomfortable. But I was stupid enough to keep buying them, because they were so cheap.

Interesting - could you post the SKU of the ones you ordered?

One of the main things I have recommended to friends are the headphones from DealExtreme (I presume that's the site you ordered from?).

These are the ones. €2.66 delivered.



In my house, they are used instead of the headphones that come with phones, etc. as they are more comfortable.

I'd just be interested to see what type of headphones you had a bad experience with (so I can avoid them!!):D

opendoor2

Doodlebug wrote: »

Interesting - could you post the SKU of the ones you ordered?

One of the main things I have recommended to friends are the headphones from DealExtreme (I presume that's the site you ordered from?).

These are the ones. €2.66 delivered.



In my house, they are used instead of the headphones that come with phones, etc. as they are more comfortable.

I'd just be interested to see what type of headphones you had a bad experience with (so I can avoid them!!):D

I just want to now are they fake ones???:rolleyes:

safetyboy

Still waiting on a delivery from March!

the_syco

safetyboy wrote: »

Still waiting on a delivery from March!

LoL. What does the invoice / tracking number say?

Doodlebug

opendoor2 wrote: »

I just want to now are they fake ones???:rolleyes:

Not sure what you mean?

They're not "fake" as in pretending to be one brand but turning out to be something else.

They actually don't have a brand on them. I was just pointing out the ones I like to use. IMHO, you would normally spend 15 or 20 euro to get similar quality to these.

Obviously if you regularly spend more on headphones, then that's a different market altogether.

Brian

g0g wrote: »

Solar Windmill - one of my favourite random gadgets! Sits in the window at work and spins all day (when it's a bit bright anyway!). Always wanted one of these and the only other one I could find on DX or Focal Price was about $40 and silver! Buy it!

You can find Crookes Radiometers fairly cheap, which has the same effect.

rubadub

g0g wrote: »

Solar Windmill - one of my favourite random gadgets! Sits in the window at work and spins all day

Theres more entertaining solar gadgets, possibly NSFW (if you work in a convent or something!)

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/solar-powered-shaking-breast-cartoon-anime-figure-toy-color-assorted-45654

Notice the disney logo!

Capt'n Midnight

Depends on what you get
DX sell cheap and cheerful stuff
don't expect anything with a brand name to be genuine
there will be some well dodgy stuff there

I'll buy nick-nacks and gizmos' there

I would not buy a smart phone or android off them

buyincoins +1

lightinthebox worth a look too


cables and small usb devices and pound shop stuff you can't go wrong

digitaldr

Bought an xbox 360 Halo style wireless headset > 1 month ago and it's still working fine. Here's my review:

Pros:
Seems to work ok

Cons:
Almost definitely not genuine
Badly packed
Oily!

Other Thoughts:
Got this for my 13 year old son and he seems pleased enough with it so far. It arrived in bubble wrap without any retail packaging. I'm pretty sure it's not genuine - power button is chromed plastic (not orange as it should be)and doesn't click (vol ones do though). Also the silicone bit that goes behind the ear was covered in some kind of yucky oil (maybe to stop it perishing our some kind lubricant to help it out of the mould).

Bottomline:
As always with DX you get what you pay for. In this case a poorly packaged, oily knock-off. Having said that it seems to work ok so far but I guess time will tell - will post again in about 1 month.

Kenny Logins

I have these dual USB cigarette socket adapters, very handy.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-cigarette-powered-dual-usb-adapter-charger-black-dc-12v-65855

Newtown90

Just ordered a pair of Ray Bans knock off..

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-uv400-uv-protection-sunglasses-with-carrying-pouch-34634

And two of these usb extenders for my dreambox..

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-2-0-extension-cable-20cm-28982

Usually use buy in coins, but said i'd test Deal extreme this time as I like a few dearer items on the site and want to see what delivery and quality is like!:cool:

Gran Hermano

Anyone pick up an iPad/iPhone controlled helicopter or car yet?
http://s.dealextreme.com/search/I-helicopter

Do-more

I had run out of usb ports on my work PC so picked up a couple of these adaptors cost about €1.70 each



Windows 7 picked it up and installed a generic usb hub driver for it no problem.

I'm using one so far with all four slots in use, it's working great with no problems or conflicts, the design is great as you can connect bulky items like dongles and not lose the slot next to it as happens with some hubs/PC's.

rubadub

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

don't expect anything with a brand name to be genuine

Most will be fakes, but I did see they are now selling victorinox brand knives (swiss army).

http://s.dealextreme.com/search/victorinox

can't be sure if they are real but one review said

Cons:
- It's rather hard to unleash some tools because of its brand new condition, maybe following instruction (put into water and open - close tools continously, then dry and drop oil again) will help.

I see this as a good sign! fakes are usually very loose.

54kroc

Would their usb oscilloscope's be any good?

I love Joan Burton

Well im impressed, the R/C Helicopter landed today, registered delivery and all! And here was me ordering for Christmas time!

I love Joan Burton

sharemore wrote: »

can you give me suggestions on buying this?
How much do you spend on this？

Hmm not sure if serious...

Gran Hermano

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-breffo-spiderpodium-universal-flexible-gadget-grip-travel-dock-black-max-load-500g-73245

Very useful for mounting phones and gadgets in car and a lot cheaper than Amazon and the likes.

rubadub

There was a post made here, must have been deleted, saying they bought a LED lightbulb and it blew up. But checking the link it was a 100-120V bulb.

Just be careful of voltages when buying online.

TPD

Just want to add that I've had this flashlight for about 8 months now, and it's going great. Definitely a good buy.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/aurora-wf-600-ha-iii-2-mode-cree-q5-led-flashlight-18650-cr123a-3-6v-9v-8537

Batteries and charger available from DX too.

yesno1234

TPD wrote: »

Just want to add that I've had this flashlight for about 8 months now, and it's going great. Definitely a good buy.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/aurora-wf-600-ha-iii-2-mode-cree-q5-led-flashlight-18650-cr123a-3-6v-9v-8537

Batteries and charger available from DX too.

I read this as fleshlight the first time I quickly skimmed it. :eek:

Capt'n Midnight

yesno1234 wrote: »

I read this as fleshlight the first time I quickly skimmed it. :eek:

I read that as you quickly skimming a fleshlight :eek: