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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,017 Discodog
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    john15 wrote: »
    Which model did you pick? any amount of different ones come up on the websites note 4x, note pro etc.
    Thanks

    Redmi Note 4 Global - Global is a key word. I chose it because I wanted a really good battery. Geekbuying Italy are out of stock atm. I went for the 4gb 64 g version.

    Don't buy unless it is the official Global version with the Snapdragon processor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,709 eagle eye
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    I'm looking at the mi max 2 at the minute, just not sure about the bands. Is this ok or stay away?

    Wireless connectiveity:CDMA, GSM, 3G, 4G, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth
    Frequency:
    2G:GSM B2/B3/B5/B8,CDMA BC0;
    3G:WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8,TD-SCDMA B34/B39
    4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8, TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
    Bluetooth:Yes,support BT4.2,HID,MU-MIMO
    WiFi:Yes,802.11 a/b/g/n
    GPS: Yes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,402 corkie
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    eagle eye wrote: »
    I'm looking at the mi max 2 at the minute, just not sure about the bands. Is this ok or stay away?

    Wireless connectiveity:CDMA, GSM, 3G, 4G, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth
    Frequency:
    2G:GSM B2/B3/B5/B8,CDMA BC0;
    3G:WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8,TD-SCDMA B34/B39
    4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8, TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
    Bluetooth:Yes,support BT4.2,HID,MU-MIMO
    WiFi:Yes,802.11 a/b/g/n
    GPS: Yes


    Lacking Band 20 for LTE use/coverage here.

    If you live in the city or not worried about LTE/4G, it will work fine.

    Bluesky: ATProtoViewer ~ PWA + #Bookmarks + bsky share feature.
    ^^ My latest github pages experimental code.
    Sorry for neglecting boards, but got absorbed into creating this the last two weeks. (Source code available).



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,709 eagle eye
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    Thanks Corkie. I'm all around the country so definitely have to have band 20 going by what you say.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 SomethingElse
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    Any recommendations for a phone around the 100-120 mark? My last two phones were Chinese - the Landvo L200, which was great, and a Bluboo Maya which was terrible!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 BamesJond
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    Looking for a Xiaomi and I'm wondering wheres the best place to order from regarding delivery these days?

    Also any recommendations on which model to go for? Just looking to update the mother's phone so doesn't have to be fancy, just has to be decent. Budget under €170/€180 but lower if possible.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,767 La_Gordy
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    BamesJond wrote: »
    Looking for a Xiaomi and I'm wondering wheres the best place to order from regarding delivery these days?

    Also any recommendations on which model to go for? Just looking to update the mother's phone so doesn't have to be fancy, just has to be decent. Budget under €170/€180 but lower if possible.

    Similar recommendation request here. I have an Vodafone SU6 and the display I think has taken too many knocks. I am looking at the kimovil.com recommendations and Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus and LeEco Le Max 2 seem to be the highest recommended.

    The camera on the SU6 was fairly pish so would like to get a better one if possible. Also some of these seem to have an audio jack and others don't, and some are normal USB charging and others are that poxy mini USB yoke.

    Don't know which way to turn now as I don't know anyone with either.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,046 GBX
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    You can get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 64gb 4gig ram on Honorbuy eu for 156 plus delivery. No customs.

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1104-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gold.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,966 corks finest
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    corkie wrote: »
    Lacking Band 20 for LTE use/coverage here.

    If you live in the city or not worried about LTE/4G, it will work fine.

    Hi ref mi Max 2 have one last few months, cracker phone,I'm based in carrigaline ,and no issues whatsoever ref calls,data etc, great phone


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,632 smilerf
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    I live in Carrick on suir and get 4g unless you are really in the sticks you will be ok


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,656 RocketRaccoon
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    smilerf wrote: »
    I live in Carrick on suir and get 4g unless you are really in the sticks you will be ok

    What settings have you got on? I'm in Clare and only get h+


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,966 corks finest
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    What settings have you got on? I'm in Clare and only get h+

    3G carrigaline, cork,one mile from village


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,632 smilerf
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    What settings have you got on? I'm in Clare and only get h+
    I'm with 3. I don't know much about the settings I'm afraid


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,736 cmac2009
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    Anyone here have the Xiaomi Mi6? Appreciate any comments on how you have found it. Looking at it for my next phone. I see they have got rid of green/blue/red notification light. Disappointing


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 john15


    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 International Version 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Gray - Option : Official International 4+64GB Gray €157.69

    Shipping and handling €28.22

    Just ordered one yesterday on honorbuy


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 176 muckbrien
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    cmac2009 wrote: »
    Anyone here have the Xiaomi Mi6? Appreciate any comments on how you have found it. Looking at it for my next phone. I see they have got rid of green/blue/red notification light. Disappointing

    What's the blue green red notification light ?

    I don't take any notice of that sort of thing

    I'm going for one of the leecos next

    They've got snapdragon 820 models with 4000 battery and band 20 for sale for 150 euro


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,736 cmac2009
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    muckbrien wrote: »
    What's the blue green red notification light ?

    I don't take any notice of that sort of thing

    I'm going for one of the leecos next

    They've got snapdragon 820 models with 4000 battery and band 20 for sale for 150 euro

    Currently have a MI4C and you can use different colour notification light for email/messages/missed calls etc


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,450 fixXxer
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    muckbrien wrote:
    They've got snapdragon 820 models with 4000 battery and band 20 for sale for 150 euro


    Where?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 176 muckbrien
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    fixxxer wrote: »
    Where?

    Look on kimovil top 10 bestsellers you'll see them

    I usually stick with xiaomi as they're quality but I'll definitely get a leeco soon

    I'm not saying they're a great phone or anything


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 176 muckbrien
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    fixxxer wrote: »
    Where?

    https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_620054.html?wid=4&lkid=12607150

    It's gearbest I know!

    136 if it gets through customs

    Hk goldway does have leecos cheap too,you'll pay about 20 for customs free delivery


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 176 muckbrien
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    cmac2009 wrote: »
    Currently have a MI4C and you can use different colour notification light for email/messages/missed calls etc

    I bought one of them

    Great little phone


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,736 cmac2009
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    muckbrien wrote: »
    I bought one of them

    Great little phone

    Yes very happy with it but battery has been detoriating. Looking at mi6 as like the size and specs. Hoping price might drop when mi7 comes out


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 Conservative
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    Suckit wrote: »
    Zuk Edge
    LeEco Le Pro 3
    Huawei Honor 8/9
    Moto Z2 Play

    Are also worth looking at.

    Thanks for all the great suggestions. Given the cost/specs I am thinking the LeEco's are a no brainer?

    I have also looked at the Le Max 2.

    6gb 64gb version is around €200 from Italy. The AnTutu score is extraordinary for the money..

    I'm far from an expert so could be wrong thinking this?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,966 corks finest
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    muckbrien wrote: »
    https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_620054.html?wid=4&lkid=12607150

    It's gearbest I know!

    136 if it gets through customs

    Hk goldway does have leecos cheap too,you'll pay about 20 for customs free delivery

    Gearbest are a nightmare to deal with, customer care sucks,look it up here


  • Subscribers Posts: 43,241 sydthebeat
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    Thanks for all the great suggestions. Given the cost/specs I am thinking the LeEco's are a no brainer?

    I have also looked at the Le Max 2.

    6gb 64gb version is around €200 from Italy. The AnTutu score is extraordinary for the money..

    I'm far from an expert so could be wrong thinking this?

    This is the big issue with leeco.

    www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/07/18/tencent-co-founder-brands-leeco-a-ponzi-scheme.html

    The reason the phones are so cheap is that it's probably a fire sale to get cash in.

    Don't expect software updates for those phones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 Conservative
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Thanks for all the great suggestions. Given the cost/specs I am thinking the LeEco's are a no brainer?

    I have also looked at the Le Max 2.

    6gb 64gb version is around €200 from Italy. The AnTutu score is extraordinary for the money..

    I'm far from an expert so could be wrong thinking this?

    This is the big issue with leeco.

    www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/07/18/tencent-co-founder-brands-leeco-a-ponzi-scheme.html

    The reason the phones are so cheap is that it's probably a fire sale to get cash in.

    Don't expect software updates for those phones.


    Interesting..

    I had read about their financial difficulties but hadn't considered this. Phones seem to be an absolute steal though..

    Might just go for the Mi Mix 2. Does anyone know if these devices are much cheaper on the Chinese market? I presume not but I import a lot from there and could probably have contacts get them for me as I will probably be buying quite a few if I find something I'm happy with.

    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,065 gooner99
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    Looking to buy a Xiaomi Redmi 5A as a family backup phone. I bought a Mi A1 from honorbuy a few months back. Who is best to deal with at the minute. Looking for EU shipping to avoid customs delays and charges. Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 SomethingElse
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,065 gooner99
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    Looking at that one too. Is gearbest the best place to get it at the minute?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 Suckit
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    gooner99 wrote: »
    Looking at that one too. Is gearbest the best place to get it at the minute?
    Gearbest is never the best place to get anything ever.
    They are known for selling fakes/clones/faulty/damaged/rejects.
    It has been mentioned many times before.

    I also wonder why people never seem curious when they see the items with a huge price difference than every other Chinese store (not in this instance). Is it because they are willing to chance it, or think it's a genuine decent price?


    Available here also
    https://www.honorbuy.com/1224-xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-official-global-version-16gb-smartphone-glod.html
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5A-5-A-2GB-16GB-5-5-Inch-Snapdragon-425-Quad/32831119737.html
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5A-5-A-5-5-Inch-4G-LTE-Mobile-Phone-2GB/32829044845.html


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