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  • #8972
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    The perfect accessory

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mijia-Smart-Toilet-Seat-White-390646.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=EDM&utm_content=&utm_campaign=DMCAH_holiday_20171216


  • #8973
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    Discodog wrote:
    The perfect accessory

    That is actually gas.. Wonder how it self cleans though?


  • #8974
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    Discodog wrote: »
    The perfect accessory

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mijia-Smart-Toilet-Seat-White-390646.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=EDM&utm_content=&utm_campaign=DMCAH_holiday_20171216

    What do you buy the man who has everything and is married


  • #8975
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    Discodog wrote:
    The perfect accessory


    It will go as popular as the note 4, let's hope Apple don't start making them...


  • #8976
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    X6.430macman wrote: »
    let's hope Apple don't start making them...

    That brings back memories of the the old public toilets that weren't a full seat - had a notch removed from the top


    http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/mf_image_3x2/public/toiletseat_0.png?itok=4RlHIsUd&resize=1100x740


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  • #8977
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,393 ✭✭✭corkie


    Possibly no Redmi Note 5!


    Redmi 5 may be the actual redmi note 5 with a different name. Posted by a super moderator on MIUI forums


    In a Redmi 5 Plus unboxing post on MIUI Forum, a super moderator says:
    The wait is finally over, Xiaomi has finally decided to release the Redmi Note 5, wait!!! I heard it’s called the Redmi 5 Plus? No kidding?? There was a name change? Well yes folks, the 2 new Redmi Note sized phones are named Redmi 5 for the 5.7″ and Redmi 5 Plus for the 5.99″.

    What will happen to the successor of the Redmi 4X which is supposed to be a 5″ Redmi 5? No one knows, but as of the moment, Xiaomi has decided to drop the Note name on their 5.7″ sized budget phones. It has been quite a year and 3 months in the waiting for all of us Redmi fans from all over the world, and now we are going to unbox the bigger sibling among the two, the Redmi 5 Plus.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #8978
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    I'll be selling my maze alpha after Christmas, I can't live with the camera. Really came to the fore when trying to take pics of the kids in the run up to Christmas...

    Hate having to do it as its a great phone otherwise :(


  • #8979
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    ImARebel wrote: »
    I'll be selling my maze alpha after Christmas, I can't live with the camera. Really came to the fore when trying to take pics of the kids in the run up to Christmas...

    Hate having to do it as its a great phone otherwise ��

    The Letv LeEco phones are dropping in price again already (may suit you). The camera is apparently very good on them. I am looking at them again.

    If you are looking at them - Do not buy the X722 as there is a issue with Thermal Throttling but it does not affect any of the other models, and depends on whether or not you see it as a problem i suppose.

    Surprise surprise, there are also (too) many posts on other forums suggesting not to purchase any LeTV (LeEco) phone from Gearbest as they come with malware and also seemingly shutdown after not long usage and will not power back up. This seems exclusively to Gearbest and nobody knows why :rolleyes:.


  • #8980
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Cheers for that. I had a Samsung Note 4 which ended up with the known emc chip issue. After much complaining they repaired it for free. So it's brand new shampoo. So I think I'll go back to that for a while. See what 2018 brings :)


  • #8981
    cinnamony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 383 ✭✭cinnamony


    Anyone here with a Xiaomi Mi5 not get 4G coverage ANYWHERE??
    I live near Dublin city centre and have had this phone for over a year now, although its supposed to have 4G coverage at certain frequencies I have never once seen it happen anywhere in the country. Always just on 3G.

    Mobile broadband will become a necessity for me very soon and I just don't know if its worthwhile swapping it just for this issue? Great phone otherwise really and would love to continue using it :(


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  • #8982
    jozi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    I get H or H+ most places I go.


  • #8983
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    cinnamony wrote: »
    Anyone here with a Xiaomi Mi5 not get 4G coverage ANYWHERE??
    I live near Dublin city centre and have had this phone for over a year now, although its supposed to have 4G coverage at certain frequencies I have never once seen it happen anywhere in the country. Always just on 3G.

    Mobile broadband will become a necessity for me very soon and I just don't know if its worthwhile swapping it just for this issue? Great phone otherwise really and would love to continue using it :(


    Who are you with?


  • #8984
    BannerBoy1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭BannerBoy1


    So I was using the type c charger that I got with my xiaomi mi 5 and it was working perfectly for almost a year before I lost it. I've been using a Samsung s8 type c charger since but every day the charger itself is becoming looser and now the only way to actually get it to charge my phone is to literally press it in myself and hold it on. I was just wondering could this be a problem with my phone or the charger itself or is the design on the charger port slightly different on an s8 compared to the Xiaomi mi 5?

    Edit : I've only had the new charger cable for a few weeks


  • #8985
    fritzelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭fritzelly


    BannerBoy1 wrote: »
    So I was using the type c charger that I got with my xiaomi mi 5 and it was working perfectly for almost a year before I lost it. I've been using a Samsung s8 type c charger since but every day the charger itself is becoming looser and now the only way to actually get it to charge my phone is to literally press it in myself and hold it on. I was just wondering could this be a problem with my phone or the charger itself or is the design on the charger port slightly different on an s8 compared to the Xiaomi mi 5?

    Edit : I've only had the new charger cable for a few weeks


    Maybe dirt in the port...?


  • #8986
    cinnamony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 383 ✭✭cinnamony


    fritzelly wrote: »
    Who are you with?

    Vodafone but I'm moving to Three for the unlimited data as I will need it which is why this is suddenly an issue


  • #8987
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,393 ✭✭✭corkie


    cinnamony wrote: »
    Anyone here with a Xiaomi Mi5 not get 4G coverage ANYWHERE??
    I live near Dublin city centre and have had this phone for over a year now, although its supposed to have 4G coverage at certain frequencies I have never once seen it happen anywhere in the country. Always just on 3G.

    Mobile broadband will become a necessity for me very soon and I just don't know if its worthwhile swapping it just for this issue? Great phone otherwise really and would love to continue using it :(
    cinnamony wrote: »
    Vodafone but I'm moving to Three for the unlimited data as I will need it which is why this is suddenly an issue

    Your device has only 1 of the bands required for LTE (Band 3), missing Band 20.

    My RN3 (Kenzo) with Three does get LTE, but only in Cities. Have not really tested been outside cities.

    Edit: - Maybe get a Pay as you go sim for a month and test it.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #8988
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    The B3 B20 distribution is somewhere around the 50% mark. Once they press the button on VOLTE not having it will be a major loss IMO.


  • #8989
    cinnamony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 383 ✭✭cinnamony


    corkie wrote: »
    Your device has only 1 of the bands required for LTE (Band 3), missing Band 20.

    My RN3 (Kenzo) with Three does get LTE, but only in Cities. Have not really tested been outside cities.

    Edit: - Maybe get a Pay as you go sim for a month and test it.

    Good idea! Thanks!!


  • #8990
    PJOH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭PJOH


    BannerBoy1 wrote:
    So I was using the type c charger that I got with my xiaomi mi 5 and it was working perfectly for almost a year before I lost it. I've been using a Samsung s8 type c charger since but every day the charger itself is becoming looser and now the only way to actually get it to charge my phone is to literally press it in myself and hold it on. I was just wondering could this be a problem with my phone or the charger itself or is the design on the charger port slightly different on an s8 compared to the Xiaomi mi 5?


    Just an idea, I got the Oukitel K3 a couple of months ago, great phone.... anyway , the type c charger that works it is slightly longer. It's 8mm , could not get in any of the shops. Can be got on Amazon, just Google 8mm c charger and you will see it. It may work better for you. Hope this helps.


  • #8991
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Suckit wrote: »
    You can check coverage here
    https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=272&MNC=1
    older version here
    http://www.worldtimezone.com/4g.html

    Also, your provider should have a coverage map on their site that may show by band.
    cinnamony wrote: »
    Vodafone but I'm moving to Three for the unlimited data as I will need it which is why this is suddenly an issue

    Cellmapper and similar sites may not be up to date, but that is because they rely on the provider to release the information.
    Your coverage should be available on your providers website.


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  • #8992
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Suckit wrote: »
    Cellmapper and similar sites may not be up to date, but that is because they rely on the provider to release the information.
    Your coverage should be available on your providers website.

    No, cellmapper is mapped by users, the instant tech goes live its available to be mapped.


  • #8993
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Apparently Gearbest have had a data breach and some usernames and passwords have been posted online. Just for anyone that used them, maybe you should consider changing your passwords especially if you use the same email address/password combo on other sites also.


  • #8994
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,295 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Smashed my Xiaomi Redmi 3s so looking for a new sub €200 replacement. Really like Xiaomi but would like something with a better camera, any suggestions?

    Was looking at a Redmi 4x but suspect camera performance will be much the same.


  • #8995
    cinnamony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 383 ✭✭cinnamony


    Suckit wrote: »
    Cellmapper and similar sites may not be up to date, but that is because they rely on the provider to release the information.
    Your coverage should be available on your providers website.
    ED E wrote: »
    No, cellmapper is mapped by users, the instant tech goes live its available to be mapped.

    According to both providers I should have 4G both were I work as well as where I live, cellmapper tells me that Vodafone masts near my job and house are Band 20 (which doesn't cover my Xiaomi) but 3 are band 3 which should be covered :)


  • #8996
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    ED E wrote: »
    No, cellmapper is mapped by users, the instant tech goes live its available to be mapped.

    Okay, available, maybe. Not always the way though. Often nobody maps it and they rely on the provider to update them. There is also a big spiel on that site in the links somewhere about Irish providers and not always being up to date. Something to do with power from masts and other things.


  • #8997
    Riva10
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭Riva10


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    Smashed my Xiaomi Redmi 3s so looking for a new sub €200 replacement. Really like Xiaomi but would like something with a better camera, any suggestions?

    Was looking at a Redmi 4x but suspect camera performance will be much the same.
    Have one of these and am very happy with it
    The Vernee M5 4G Smartphone Review - All You Need to Know


  • #8998
    StringerBell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,339 ✭✭✭✭StringerBell


    Was looking at buying a Xiaomi Mi A1, they have one on Gearbest for under 200 euro all in.

    I am sure there has been plenty of discussion of both the phone or gearbest before but I would not be familiar with either at all. Anybody got information on either that would help me make a decision?

    The phone would be for the wife, basically what I want to know most I guess is what gearbest are like to buy from and customs issues that may arise?

    The phone itself looks solid for her needs. Thanks for any advice offered in advance

    "People say ‘go with the flow’ but do you know what goes with the flow? Dead fish."



  • #8999
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,393 ✭✭✭corkie


    StringerBell wrote: »
    Was looking at buying a Xiaomi Mi A1, they have one on Gearbest for under 200 euro all in.

    I am sure there has been plenty of discussion of both the phone or gearbest before but I would not be familiar with either at all. Anybody got information on either that would help me make a decision?

    The phone would be for the wife, basically what I want to know most I guess is what gearbest are like to buy from and customs issues that may arise?

    The phone itself looks solid for her needs. Thanks for any advice offered in advance

    If you used them, as it is shipping from HK(Or have you a link to EU warehouse?), you will need to factor in custom fees.

    2 Alternative options with prepaid customs: -
    Hong Kong Goldway Aliexpress. << -- Was going to link, but they don't seem to offer vat free shipping anymore?
    The Solution Shop.


    Also note Gearbest account details have been leaked online.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #9000
    StringerBell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,339 ✭✭✭✭StringerBell


    Thanks, and if I could ask a follow up on that, the website you linked had it at 222, the website I saw it on cheapest, through geekbuying was 189. Would there be a 30 euro customs fee would you know or would I still come out ahead if I go with the riskier option? Apologies for the ignorance I am not sure how they calculate the charge

    "People say ‘go with the flow’ but do you know what goes with the flow? Dead fish."



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  • #9001
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,393 ✭✭✭corkie


    StringerBell wrote: »
    Thanks, and if I could ask a follow up on that, the website you linked had it at 222, the website I saw it on cheapest, through geekbuying was 189. Would there be a 30 euro customs fee would you know or would I still come out ahead if I go with the riskier option? Apologies for the ignorance I am not sure how they calculate the charge

    Geekbuying if you can order from and Italy or Spain warehouse, you could avoid vat. See the OP message on how vat is calculated.

    There is this thread here, about the device and where people have order from.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



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