Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

DopeTech · 07-09-2018 8:13pm

Patww79 wrote: »

Is that the plan people are losing their minds about over on the Tesco mobile forum?

The new version of the plan is crap compared to what it used to be. The network is also so unreliable for the majority of their customers and I swear the rest are having issues and just not noticing. Go with one of the main players if you want a consistent service.

banie01 · 07-09-2018 8:15pm

The Soup Thief wrote: »

All very encouraging! Itching for mine to arrive. Good to read some positive comments too - the XDA thread is riddled with what seem frankly to be unreasonable complaints.
Btw, I'm just switching to a new deal - Tesco mobile are doing a €15pcm 4g deal with 15gb data, incl calls & texts. Seems good

The Lycamobile Ireland plus plan for €15 is much better IMO.
Same limitations coverage was as Tesco in that they are an MVNO, but better value.

The Soup Thief · 07-09-2018 10:14pm

banie01 wrote: »

The Lycamobile Ireland plus plan for €15 is much better IMO.
Same limitations coverage was as Tesco in that they are an MVNO, but better value.

Hadn't seen that - always assumed Lycamobile were a bit dodgy, but when you get down to details it looks like they're the same as Tesco but with 25gb pcm rather than 15 with Tesco.
I mostly have WiFi access so have just been using 48months for the past few years (€10 pcm but only 3g access). Figured I'd give Tesco a go for a change.
Will see how it rolls

MOH · 08-09-2018 11:09am

The Soup Thief wrote: »

All very encouraging! Itching for mine to arrive. Good to read some positive comments too - the XDA thread is riddled with what seem frankly to be unreasonable complaints.
Btw, I'm just switching to a new deal - Tesco mobile are doing a €15pcm 4g deal with 15gb data, incl calls & texts. Seems good

Patww79 wrote: »

Is that the plan people are losing their minds about over on the Tesco mobile forum?

I've just ported off Tesco after over a year with them. Network is gone to the dogs. Randomly dropping voice and text while still connected to mobile data, and phone appears connected so you've no idea until someone emails you to say they can't ring you. I moved to 3 and that's been fine so it's definitely a Tesco specific issue rather than the network.

08-09-2018 2:41pm

banie01 wrote: »

The Lycamobile Ireland plus plan for €15 is much better IMO.
Same limitations coverage was as Tesco in that they are an MVNO, but better value.

lycamobile data service is fairly pants tho.
goes down to an edge (sub 3g) connection in central dublin - no joke
they basically have the lowest priority of quality of service on the three network

but it is dirt cheap. you can get calls and data for 7.50 a month

month 1
top up by 15 euro to get calls and data. texts not free and come out of credit

month 2
use the 15 euro credit to buy the ireland plus bundle for calls, data, text. eu roaming

no roaming on month 1, only on the bundle

Subcomandante Marcos · 08-09-2018 7:02pm

MOH · 09-09-2018 2:36am

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Is there a summary that involves less being shouted at?

corwill · 09-09-2018 4:17am

MOH wrote: »

Is there a summary that involves less being shouted at?

Back-to-front baseball cap -> won't be playing that.

The Soup Thief · 09-09-2018 9:04am

corwill wrote: »

Back-to-front baseball cap -> won't be playing that.

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Youtube is riddled with these morons who mistake affectations for personalities.
I took one for the team.
Salient point is that while this phone won't play Netflix at High Definition because it lacks a particular DRM decoder/codec (?) which can't be added remotely as a software update, it really doesn't matter cos the screen isn't big enough for your eyeballs to notice.
Didn't justify 6 minutes of hooning about in a hat.

09-09-2018 9:22am

The Soup Thief wrote: »

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Youtube is riddled with these morons who mistake affectations for personalities.
I took one for the team.
Salient point is that while this phone won't play Netflix at High Definition because it lacks a particular DRM decoder/codec (?) which can't be added remotely as a software update, it really doesn't matter cos the screen isn't big enough for your eyeballs to notice.
Didn't justify 6 minutes of hooning about in a hat.

A moron who has made millions from hooning about in a hat. Moron indeed.

corwill · 09-09-2018 9:27am

Basil3 wrote: »

A moron who has made millions from hooning about in a hat. Moron indeed.

He's still a pain in the swiss.

Standard Toaster · 09-09-2018 9:44am

There's modified apks on xda that allow HD playback if you worry about said things.

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-09-2018 10:37am

A rich moron can still be a moron.

I still can't understand why anyone would be watching Netflix on their phone anyway.

corwill · 09-09-2018 10:47am

Patww79 wrote: »

I still can't understand why anyone would be watching Netflix on their phone anyway.

I see people do it every single day on trains and buses. I do it the odd time myself on flights. It's hardly the most outlandish use of a smartphone!

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-09-2018 10:49am

corwill wrote: »

I see people do it every single day on trains and buses. I do it the odd time myself on flights. It's hardly the most outlandish use of a smartphone!

Fair enough, I just would have thought 10 inch tablets are too cheap now to be watching stuff on a 5-6" screen.

ouxbbkqtswdfaw · 09-09-2018 10:53am

Why are eglobal so slow with delivery?

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-09-2018 10:55am

7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »

Why are eglobal so slow with delivery?

What I've found in the past is that they always advertise stock when they don't actually have stock. Only issue I'd have with them though.

corwill · 09-09-2018 11:01am

Patww79 wrote: »

Fair enough, I just would have thought 10 inch tablets are too cheap now to be watching stuff on a 5-6" screen.

I dunno, I like to carry as little stuff around with me as I can get away with. That said, I'm very much in the market for a tablet!

theteal · 09-09-2018 11:04am

Patww79 wrote: »

Fair enough, I just would have thought 10 inch tablets are too cheap now to be watching stuff on a 5-6" screen.

When I'm immersed in something the screen size makes very little difference. I have no intention to ever whip out a tablet on the tube/train/bus, my 4-5 inch phone will do perfectly - and also fits in my pocket with no effort. I'd probably also be a bit self conscious about displaying my viewing habits to everyone else on the train e.g. there's a quite a bit of boobage/riding going on in Power, the 12 year old beside me doesn't need to be seeing that :eek:

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-09-2018 11:07am

theteal wrote: »

When I'm immersed in something the screen size makes very little difference. I have no intention to ever whip out a tablet on the tube/train/bus, my 4-5 inch phone will do perfectly - and also fits in my pocket with no effort. I'd probably also be a bit self conscious about displaying my viewing habits to everyone else on the train e.g. there's a quite a bit of boobage/riding going on in Power, the 12 year old beside me doesn't need to be seeing that :eek:

I'd say the 12 year old beside you has probably been watching hardcore midget porn and beheadings for the past few years anyway

Roberto_gas · 09-09-2018 1:02pm

Folks this is 1/3 price of a flagship and almost 1/2 price of flagship killer...you can live with minor issues, inferior build quality, etc....not sure what all the hue and cry is all about...

The Soup Thief · 09-09-2018 1:14pm

7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »

Why are eglobal so slow with delivery?

I think it's something to do with it being brought from the other side of the world for a pittance. Just a hunch though.
Delivery may not be next day, but I'm pretty impressed with their shipping updates - it might all be a fiction but it at least appears that my phone's making daily progress toward my clammy mitts.

Re: Patww79's midget porn, I've always thought, given the high global profiles (in relation to their size) of both Ireland and midget porn, that there's a lucrative niche for some shameless entreporneur, LepraPorn (not to be confused with LeproPorn, which would just be a bit too unpleasant and frankly distracting, with bits dropping off and all that). This is a family thread so I won't go into detail, but suffice to say a little basic colour manipulation of existing oeuvres could yield startling outcomes.

@Roberto_gas You're spot on. It's a roccoculous deal. I really hope this model (producing budget devices with great specs) catches on.

corwill · 09-09-2018 1:37pm

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Folks this is 1/3 price of a flagship and almost 1/2 price of flagship killer...you can live with minor issues, inferior build quality, etc....not sure what all the hue and cry is all about...

When you consider what €300 will get you in Vodafone or the likes, it's a fantastic deal.

tedpan · 09-09-2018 2:25pm

Patww79 wrote:

Fair enough, I just would have thought 10 inch tablets are too cheap now to be watching stuff on a 5-6" screen.

The screen is over 6" on the Pocophone

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-09-2018 2:27pm

tedpan wrote: »

The screen is over 6" on the Pocophone

I meant phones in general. Though if someone is happy to do it, then grand. Means the complaint about resolution on Netflix is redundant at least.

tedpan · 09-09-2018 2:48pm

Patww79 wrote:

I meant phones in general. Though if someone is happy to do it, then grand. Means the complaint about resolution on Netflix is redundant at least.

Exactly

Subcomandante Marcos · 09-09-2018 3:49pm

A review by David Lee after using it for a week or so.

Red Lightning · 10-09-2018 10:42am

Was considering getting a One Plus 6 but was unsure of the price. This phone seems to be perfect at the price for what I would be using it for. Where is the best place to order this from? Thanks

10-09-2018 11:04am

Red Lightning wrote: »

Was considering getting a One Plus 6 but was unsure of the price. This phone seems to be perfect at the price for what I would be using it for. Where is the best place to order this from? Thanks

probably eglobal still

https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/product/pocophone%20f1?subcats=Y&status=A&pshort=Y&pfull=Y&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&q=pocophone%20f1

although they don't have the red one in stock at the mo which (aside from the more expensive kevlar backed one) is the best colour imo

delivery in a week to 10 days. no customs or delivery charges

Red Lightning · 10-09-2018 11:21am

glasso wrote: »

probably eglobal still

https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/product/pocophone%20f1?subcats=Y&status=A&pshort=Y&pfull=Y&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&q=pocophone%20f1

although they don't have the red one in stock at the mo which (aside from the more expensive kevlar backed one) is the best colour imo

delivery in a week to 10 days. no customs or delivery charges

Perfect, cheers.

banie01 · 10-09-2018 2:56pm

My wife's Pocophone has just been delivered....
I really really want to open and play! But she'll bloody kill me if I do!

ouxbbkqtswdfaw · 10-09-2018 3:08pm

Eglobal? I'm waiting since 22 August. Eglobal might be cheap but if its not in stock, which you don't know, you'll wait. Never again.

banie01 · 10-09-2018 3:11pm

7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »

Eglobal? I'm waiting since 22 August. Eglobal might be cheap but if its not in stock, you'll wait. Never again.

Yep, ordered last Monday.

The Soup Thief · 10-09-2018 4:01pm

7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »

Eglobal? I'm waiting since 22 August. Eglobal might be cheap but if its not in stock, which you don't know, you'll wait. Never again.

Have you checked the tracking information?
Seems pretty informative. Mine's making steady progress toward its new home (assuming it's not all lies!)

EDIT - just checked again - it's arrived in Ireland already! Placed the order 6 days ago and it's already in country! Way quicker than I feared ðŸ˜€

Subcomandante Marcos · 11-09-2018 12:09am

corks finest · 11-09-2018 5:55am

Patww79 wrote: »

A rich moron can still be a moron.

I still can't understand why anyone would be watching Netflix on their phone anyway.

Handy in car while waiting for the kid coming out if school,in my case because of parking problems I need to be there at least an hour early

The Soup Thief · 12-09-2018 1:55pm

It's been delivered! ðŸ˜€
Unfortunately I'm at work and have to wait hours to get my greasy mits on it ☹️

tedpan · 12-09-2018 1:57pm

The Soup Thief wrote:

It's been delivered! Ã°Å¸Ëœâ‚¬ Unfortunately I'm at work and have to wait hours to get my greasy mits on it â˜¹ï¸

Nice, 15 days isn't bad for a newly released handset.

Let us know how you get on!

12-09-2018 4:31pm

tedpan wrote: »

Nice, 15 days isn't bad for a newly released handset.

Let us know how you get on!

he got it in 8 days from ordering going by 6 days to post on sep 10 above.
that's about std for eglobal

the other guy got it in a week.

Red Lightning · 12-09-2018 4:41pm

Don't know much about dual sim? Is it a positive or a negative?

sioda · 12-09-2018 7:03pm

Have dual sim in my op3 and if you travel especially to the US it's fantastic have data sim in one and text and calls through my Irish one.
When at home use my main eir one and have a payg from 3 in the other mainly for backup or to use the 3 plus app

The Soup Thief · 12-09-2018 7:13pm

Red Lightning wrote: »

Don't know much about dual sim? Is it a positive or a negative?

Certainly not a negative. If you don't wanna use it, don't use it.

My phone arrived!
w00t!
Just getting my head round it - MIUI is a bit odd. Love the speed. Nice display. Solid build. Don't really like the fact that I got an international charger and an adaptor, but that's fairly peripheral. Will report back later...

MOH · 12-09-2018 7:46pm

The Soup Thief wrote: »

Certainly not a negative. If you don't wanna use it, don't use it.

My phone arrived!
w00t!
Just getting my head round it - MIUI is a bit odd. Love the speed. Nice display. Solid build. Don't really like the fact that I got an international charger and an adaptor, but that's fairly peripheral. Will report back later...

Was that taken with the Poco...?

tedpan · 12-09-2018 7:55pm

glasso wrote:

he got it in 8 days from ordering going by 6 days to post on sep 10 above. that's about std for eglobal

Yeah, I use eglobal and rarely wait over a week. He said in a previous post that he's waiting since the 22nd of August....

The Soup Thief · 12-09-2018 8:10pm

MOH wrote: »

Was that taken with the Poco...?

No, with my crappy Moto g5

ouxbbkqtswdfaw · 12-09-2018 8:44pm

My experience of eGlobal. I ordered phone on 22 August and still waiting. No updates on delivery. I have been told today delivery will be updated in 48 to 72 hours. I'll keep you posted.

The Soup Thief · 12-09-2018 8:55pm

7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »

My experience of eGlobal. I ordered phone on 22 August and still waiting. No updates on delivery. I have been told today delivery will be updated in 48 to 72 hours. I'll keep you posted.

Guessing you know the tracking information all comes from a link in the shipping email - they don't send out further emails.

For info, what model did you order?

ouxbbkqtswdfaw · 12-09-2018 8:58pm

The Soup Thief wrote:

For info, what model did you order?

Yes, I ordered the xiaomi max3. After a week or so, I queried what was happening, and was told it was not in stock, but on the way. Surely I should have been told this when ordering? You can't beat Amazon, no messing.

The Soup Thief · 12-09-2018 9:05pm

7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »

Yes, I ordered the xiaomi max3. After a week or so, I queried what was happening, and was told it was not in stock, but on the way. Surely I should have been told this when ordering? You can't beat Amazon, no messing.

Bummer :-(
Hope it turns up soon

ouxbbkqtswdfaw · 12-09-2018 9:06pm

Thanks.

Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

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