Renegades of the Internet come discuss your favourite games, voice acting, technicalities and other topics on our forum.
 
HomeRegisterLog in
Log in
Username:
Password:
Log in automatically: 
:: I forgot my password
Who is online?
In total there are 5 users online :: 0 Registered, 0 Hidden and 5 Guests

None

Most users ever online was 45 on Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:14 pm
Latest topics
» Getting rid of Windows -- Blood's list of Linux distros
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Blood Red Eagle Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:24 am

» My LFS/Linux from Scratch journey
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Carabas Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:43 pm

» Gentoo Linux: The best there was, the best there is and the best there ever will be
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Blood Red Eagle Mon May 29, 2023 12:34 pm

» Breaking free from Windows
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Blood Red Eagle Sun Dec 25, 2022 11:09 pm

» BSS RPG -- Discussion & OOC
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Carabas Tue Nov 22, 2022 1:54 pm

» Might and Magic 6 7 8 Merged
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Blood Red Eagle Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:03 pm

» Stardew Valley
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Blood Red Eagle Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:57 pm

» Wasteland 3 Beta -- Hot thoughts
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Carabas Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:58 pm

» Fallout Et Tu
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Carabas Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:58 pm

» Prometheus Wept
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Carabas Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:20 pm

» Wasteland 2
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Carabas Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:10 pm

» Darkest Dungeon 2
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeby Carabas Thu Oct 28, 2021 7:09 am

Statistics
We have 43 registered users
The newest registered user is Eastoni

Our users have posted a total of 29477 messages in 708 subjects
Search
 
 

Display results as :
 
Rechercher Advanced Search

 

 Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...?

Go down 
AuthorMessage
Blood Red Eagle
Son of Loki
Blood Red Eagle



Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? Empty
PostSubject: Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...?   Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...? I_icon_minitimeMon Apr 11, 2011 1:17 am

Well, all three Shanzhai phones have made it safely (except the 8800, I have a pending ticket for a return), and I decided I'd wrap up the Trilogy of the Shanzhai phones, as I am NOT buying another.

I will begin with the K66. The K66 has been a VERY pleasent surprise. It looks unlike anything else, and while I'm usually not a fan of chrome, the K66 just looks awesome. Sound quality/quall quality were also very damned good. Not to mention the Dual-SIM/Dual-Standby function, which is nearly nonexistent in regular phones. The K66, for less than CAN$50, was downright a deal. I wrote a review for FP, praising this one, rightfully so.

Now... the N9-00. A dumbphone with fairly sizeable touch screen. Resistive touchscreen. Whatever. Sounds good to me. Actually a very operatable phone and 3/4 of the time, I could get away with not using the stylus, but it is mandatory when typing text. Again, one that does not pick up the network. I'll bring it to the shop I went today to get their opinion, but if this is another phone that doesn't pick up the network even with a Rogers SIM, I will be really mad. I really hope this one can be salvaged.

Last, the "Designer's 8800". A worthless 8800 clone. The phone works as it is supposed to, but it did NOT pick up the F'N network even with a valid Rogers SIM, which circumvents the suspected issue of FIDO SIM not roaming on Rogers. I've opened a ticket about sending it back, perhaps I just got a bad one. If the second one has any problems.....................................................

Bottom line is, I'd recommend extreme caution when buying Shanzhai phones. Out of three, two have problems, and only one works properly.

However... give praise where praise is due, the K66 is DAMN good. It does not do video capture, but other than than, I'd definitively recommend the K66 for GSM users.

I will do a triple-header review to wrap up the trilogy soon.
Back to top Go down
 
Three Shanzhai phones later, the GURU's final verdict is...?
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» More upcoming Shanzhai phones reviews
» Mobile phones: The official thread
» K66 Shanzhai phone VIDEO TOUR
» N900 Shanzhai video tour
» The Witcher 2 : My verdict

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Belle Sakura Saloon :: Arcanum :: Where you can find help with the magic of modern technology.-
Jump to: