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  • 26-01-2018 02:26PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 721 ✭✭✭


    I need a new phone as the last one is no more. I'm tempted to buy https://www.geekbuying.com/item/LeTV...ld-383811.html? but the shipping is pushing up the cost from 85 to 120 euro. I honestly haven't a clue if it's worth it - any help appreciated. Thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Logo wrote: »
    I need a new phone as the last one is no more. I'm tempted to buy https://www.geekbuying.com/item/LeTV...ld-383811.html? but the shipping is pushing up the cost from 85 to 120 euro. I honestly haven't a clue if it's worth it - any help appreciated. Thanks
    get a decent xiaomi for e150


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 721 ✭✭✭Logo


    get a decent xiaomi for e150
    Where can I buy a decent xiaomi for 150 and what would you recommend (big screen needed)? Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Logo wrote: »
    Where can I buy a decent xiaomi for 150 and what would you recommend (big screen needed)? Thanks

    any chinese site, bewaware though gearbest customer care sucks,,, on adverts. ie theres a shop in galway selling a lot of them,


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


    There is a thread on boards about Chinese phones.

    You can't go wrong with a xiamoi redmi note 4. Global version. This one

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Offical-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4G-64GB-Smartphone---Black-380342.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭hatchman


    ImARebel wrote:
    You can't go wrong with a xiamoi redmi note 4. Global version. This one

    Anyone got this working on Vodafone network?


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


    hatchman wrote: »
    Anyone got this working on Vodafone network?

    Works fine on meteor. Can't see why Vodafone would be any different. Prob better asking in the dedicated Xiaomi thread in android devices


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 citroman


    I bought one of these, great phone, French brand. I paid a lot more on Amazon last year. Super spec, dual sim, sim free , double sided Gorilla glass etc etc.

    On Amazon uk for £140


    MobiWire Tala 4G Dual SIM Free Smartphone-Unlocked Mobile Phones With 5.5" FHD,CPU-Helio P10, Octa core,3GB RAM+32GB ROM,Dual Camera 16MP/5MP,Double Side Corning Glass,7.2mm Slim,WIFI,GPS, FM, Bluetooth,OTG, Black


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,088 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    The Xiaomi Note 4 is superb value. Highly recommend it.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057810034


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,859 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    If only it were dust/waterproof and a bit more rugged!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,088 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    cormie wrote: »
    If only it were dust/waterproof and a bit more rugged!

    I work outdoors & I have an armoured case & glass screen protector.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106102671&postcount=272


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