Cheap chinese tablet discussion and deals.

[Dystopia]

It's $169.99 with free shipping from Merimobiles:
http://www.merimobiles.com/ProductDe...tCode=MERI2548

But I'm weary as I don't know the brand and seems to cheap to be true... must be a catch? Seems to have all the features though...

I think I'm going to pick one up locally to try it out, hate shipping from Merimobiles and PandaWill (always takes at least 4+ weeks for me :-/)
Will update everyone on how it goes!

[Kanus]

I think I'm going to pick one up locally to try it out, hate shipping from Merimobiles and PandaWill (always takes at least 4+ weeks for me :-/)
Will update everyone on how it goes!

Where can you buy them locally?

[dealio411]

Anyone with thoughts on the new Aurora-Like IPS tablets:

HAIPAD I7 IPS 1024*600 Multitouch Screen with Android 4.0 Dual Camera 1080P HDMI
http://www.merimobiles.com/HAIPAD_I7...p/meri4253.htm

7 Inch HYUNDAI A7HD Android 4.0 Tablet PC AllWinner A10 IPS 1GB DDR3 RAM 8GB Nand WIFI HDMI
http://www.mcbub.com/item/7-Inch-HYU...45473--145503/

And

U.Zone F6 Deluxe 7 inch IPS 1024*600 Android 4.0.3 1080P
http://www.merimobiles.com/ProductDe...tCode=MERI4368

[averagejoe1]

i have no wifi issues here but i am pretty sure its a driver issue.
teclast has been rushing out new builds left and right. i would wait for stable release before cracking open your tablet.

I am having a major problem with my wifi on the A10. Can't connect to many networks, then seems to be very unstable. Had the tablet with me on a 2 week travel and was almost useless.

[iluvagooddeal]

[QUOTE=qewcool;14186975]For anyone getting it, can you relate your experience as to customs and duties once you receive it ?

Rspondinmg to an old post. But here is the answer for importing:
http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-im...ails/39390935/

So go figure out, depends how much is the declared value on the custom form for the packet. For all intention purpose gifts or otherwise under $60 is pretty free.

The price of the product same model (tablet PCs) varies widely. Make sure you have a tracking # by registered air mail through China/HK post, don't use the regular couriers (DHL, EMS, Fedex, UPS, etc.) as they will charge you plenty for brokerage fees. Expect 3 to 4 weeks between time of order, ship and receive. It is only for the brave hearts to order from China and if it does not work or has problems, you are SOL. Beats gambling though. LOL

[iluvagooddeal]

buyer beware with aliexpress. they use an escrow system.
and there are tons of oem clones on there. they do not follow the same guidelines as paypal protection.

That's correct and unless you have a real strong case they tend to side with their sellers. Many fakes and counterfeits/clones there.

[Sejad]

Hey I had a question , is it possibly to Root the Novo Ainol Elf 7 tablet, it's in Ice Cream 4.0.3.?

[infamouskid]

Hey I had a question , is it possibly to Root the Novo Ainol Elf 7 tablet, it's in Ice Cream 4.0.3.?

it should already be rooted.

[jackie999]

...It is only for the brave hearts to order from China and if it does not work or has problems, you are SOL. Beats gambling though...

I ordered from merimobiles and had no problem (shipping to arrival = 12 days) there were no extra costs when the tablet arrived, I opted for the free shipping.
Where did you order your onda from?

[sleepyguy]

recommendations for a 7inch 1024x600 w/long battery life and can play 720-1080p mkvs? Maybe wait for the new models?

[Kanus]

Does anybody know anything about the 9.7" KNC MD902. Apparently it has just been released. It has an A10 CPU, 1G RAM, 16GB flash memory and an IPS screen.

Chinagrabber is the only site where I found it- $164.99
http://chinagrabber.com/knc-md902-an...u---md902.aspx

KNC does have a website which includes downloads for other tablets but not for the MD902 but it does provide some indication that they provide support for their products.
http://translate.google.com/translat...asp%3Fid%3D870

Also a youtube video of it-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9BzZoH-pds

[infamouskid]

i would recommend you all wait until the nvidia quad cores and new omaps come out.
this will drop the prices down on a lot of models and introduce newer lineups.
this is why your seeing a massive sale on most places right now. they are clearing out stock while they can still make a buck near the end of the quarter before the new stuff comes in and devalues it all.
all those sales newsletter in the past few days should be a good sign enough.

[iluvagooddeal]

I ordered from merimobiles and had no problem (shipping to arrival = 12 days) there were no extra costs when the tablet arrived, I opted for the free shipping.
Where did you order your onda from?

The 8GB has been discontinued but still been offered here. The price is higher for 16GB

http://www.onda-tablet.com/

[iluvagooddeal]

Does anybody know anything about the 9.7" KNC MD902. Apparently it has just been released. It has an A10 CPU, 1G RAM, 16GB flash memory and an IPS screen.

Chinagrabber is the only site where I found it- $164.99
http://chinagrabber.com/knc-md902-an...u---md902.aspx

KNC does have a website which includes downloads for other tablets but not for the MD902 but it does provide some indication that they provide support for their products.
http://translate.google.com/translat...asp%3Fid%3D870

Also a youtube video of it-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9BzZoH-pds

Don't buy 7", my Onda 9.7" looks very small already.
Try aliexpress.com but beware of imitation and clones.

[iluvagooddeal]

For anyone wondering how to get rid of some of the chinese apps on the Onda vi40 try this,
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/3154...mware-finally/
Running great here..feels cleaner without all those unneeded apps...

I am having problem installing FlightTrack in my Vi40 from http://www.mobiata.com/support/flighttrack-android. Message says incompatible. Download from http://www.applanet.net/