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Suckit

corkie wrote: »

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Gets Listed On JD.com, Launch Imminent

The Meizu MX 7 has been on their site for a week or two now and we already now that will not be launched until the new year. Maybe March. https://www.joybuy.com/3243880.html

Edited
They must know more, because it is not enough to say that it is on the JD site. There are a few phones on the JD site unlaunched.

The Note 5 is also on Banggood and other sites.

The Moto E5 plus is on some sites, and so is the K9 (both Lenovo).

It is unlikely to be like the Note 3 (almost passed over), as the 4 is not a big step up from that.

Soccarboy11

That redmi note 4 I recommended to somebody arrived, very nice piece of kip! He's delighted with it so far . Ordered a mi A1 from spanish Amazon, just have to wait for them to be back in stock now, hopefully before Christmas!

Lashes28

Any recommendations for a 12 year old ?
Basically for watching YouTube videos
Thanks

eamonnq

Lashes28 wrote: »

Any recommendations for a 12 year old ?
Basically for watching YouTube videos
Thanks

An Amazon fire tablet ?

Depends on how much you want to spend.

Suckit

Lashes28 wrote: »

Any recommendations for a 12 year old ?
Basically for watching YouTube videos
Thanks

As eamonnq said, it depends on your budget.

But the K7 mentioned above would be fairly good. https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-X210-8GB-Black-smartphones/dp/B01BFM9RTG/

Iseedeadpixels

eamonnq wrote: »

An Amazon fire tablet ?

Depends on how much you want to spend.

+1 on this surprisingly good tablet, google apps are easy to add on.

Lashes28

Something about 200euro..he uses WhatsApp for messaging too

elvisn

corkie wrote: »

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Gets Listed On JD.com, Launch Imminent

It seems some info came out about a Redmi MEE7 & MET7, which could be the Note 5.

https://www.gizmochina.com/2017/10/21/redmi-mee7-redmi-met7-full-specs-appear-tenaa-may-launch-redmi-note-5/

Rumored price point is $241

Suckit

Lashes28 wrote: »

Something about 200euro..he uses WhatsApp for messaging too

About €200 will give you many options.

The Redmi Note 4 that many are talking about here would be a great option.
https://www.honorbuy.com/178-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-global-version

Iseedeadpixels

Get something different than a fecking Xiaomi

Suckit

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Get something different than a fecking Xiaomi

Because it is for their Son, is the only reason .
Beginning to think that this thread should be renamed the Xiaomi Thread.

I would also look at the LeEco LeMax 2, Le Pro 3 Elite, the Oukitel K3 or the Doogee Mix (2)

eamonnq

Suckit wrote: »

Because it is for their Son, is the only reason .
Beginning to think that this thread should be renamed the Xiaomi Thread.

I would also look at the LeEco LeMax 2, Le Pro 3 Elite, the Oukitel K3 or the Doogee Mix (2)

Mi A1 is your only man !!

fixXxer

eamonnq wrote: »

Mi A1 is your only man !!

€215 on eGlobal at the moment.

eamonnq

Or get 2 of these !!!

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/LeTV-LeEco-Le-S3-X626-5-5-Inch-4GB-32GB-Rose-Gold-383811.html

FEDZO

Anyone have any experience with Umidigi? The umidigi S2 pro that is coming out looks great. Thoughts? I am fed up waiting for the redmi note 5 to be released. I am looking for a bezel less phone with a 300 euro budget. Any other suggestions?

eamonnq

FEDZO wrote: »

Anyone have any experience with Umidigi? The umidigi S2 pro that is coming out looks great. Thoughts? I am fed up waiting for the redmi note 5 to be released. I am looking for a bezel less phone with a 300 euro budget. Any other suggestions?

I would be inclined to hold off until it is released, and see what a few users think of it first (I mean real users not reviewers with links to the likes of GB on their websites!!).

elvisn

It seems the Redmi Note 5 won't have Band 20.

So if that's an issue for anyone, there's no point waiting around for it!

GBX

elvisn wrote: »

It seems the Redmi Note 5 won't have Band 20.

So if that's an issue for anyone, there's no point waiting around for it!

There are only a handful of the Xiaomi range that include Band20 so its not overly surprising.

fixXxer

elvisn wrote: »

It seems the Redmi Note 5 won't have Band 20.

So if that's an issue for anyone, there's no point waiting around for it!

They'll probably do their usual nonsense of a MediaTek version and then an Snapdragon version for India, unless they finally get those legal issues sored out.

elvisn

fixxxer wrote: »

They'll probably do their usual nonsense of a MediaTek version and then an Snapdragon version for India, unless they finally get those legal issues sored out.

From the research I've done today, it seems to be shipping with a Snapdragon 636

LeChienMefiant

Are there any recommendations in Duboin city centre for screen fitment to Xiaomi Mi5? I'm based in Dundrum during the day, but I think I might get a better deal up around Moore St?

Iseedeadpixels

FEDZO wrote: »

Anyone have any experience with Umidigi? The umidigi S2 pro that is coming out looks great. Thoughts? I am fed up waiting for the redmi note 5 to be released. I am looking for a bezel less phone with a 300 euro budget. Any other suggestions?

Had 2 Umi's very weak screens tbh.

jodaw

eamonnq wrote: »

Or get 2 of these !!!

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/LeTV-LeEco-Le-S3-X626-5-5-Inch-4GB-32GB-Rose-Gold-383811.html

I have already bought one for €81. Honestly i anyone can find a better overall phone for the money i would be really interested to hear. One problem is it is Rose Gold. I bought one for the other half but really thinking of buying another and use a case.

Other option would be a black ZTE Blade A512 from UK for £59, but i dont think the ZTE is in same league as the leeco

Black_Knight

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??


eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

jodaw

Black_Knight wrote: »

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??


eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

I think vat is added first. The may also be handling fee

Lashes28

jodaw wrote: »

I have already bought one for €81. Honestly i anyone can find a better overall phone for the money i would be really interested to hear. One problem is it is Rose Gold. I bought one for the other half but really thinking of buying another and use a case.

Other option would be a black ZTE Blade A512 from UK for £59, but i dont think the ZTE is in same league as the leeco

It has a gold option too??

Suckit

Black_Knight wrote: »

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??


eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

Yep, that is pretty much it, except whoever delivers it has a handling charge.
DHL handling charge of €15 or An Post handling charge of €10.

https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/calculating-what-you-owe-on-goods-when-you-buy-online.aspx#

Black_Knight

Suckit wrote: »

Yep, that is pretty much it, except whoever delivers it has a handling charge.
DHL handling charge of €15 or An Post handling charge of €10.

https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/calculating-what-you-owe-on-goods-when-you-buy-online.aspx#

Yeah, DHL. Extra €15 for them so. 3 times the amount I paid for them to ship it. :rolleyes:

Yay, about €75 bill. Customs wanted a receipt from Gearbest and a bank statement showing the transaction. Clever customs. I only noticed Gearbest supplied me with an invoice for €99 + the shipping costs.

Suckit

Black_Knight wrote: »

Yeah, DHL. Extra €15 for them so. 3 times the amount I paid for them to ship it. :rolleyes:

Yay, about €75 bill. Customs wanted a receipt from Gearbest and a bank statement showing the transaction. Clever customs. I only noticed Gearbest supplied me with an invoice for €99 + the shipping costs.

There is a way allegedly to ask DHL not to pay your fees, but i never found out how to do it.
The seller can also nominate to pay the charges on the DHL form, I only remember one store ever doing it though, Allbuy. they closed down a few years ago.

eamonnq

jodaw wrote: »

I have already bought one for €81. Honestly i anyone can find a better overall phone for the money i would be really interested to hear. One problem is it is Rose Gold. I bought one for the other half but really thinking of buying another and use a case.

Other option would be a black ZTE Blade A512 from UK for £59, but i dont think the ZTE is in same league as the leeco

I think you just have to bear in mind, that there will likely not be any updates to software etc. (either official or unofficial for the LeEco phones), but for a phone to buy and use they definitely look great value.