Andy's Blog: 2015

Monday, December 14, 2015

OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X No Invitation Needed

https://oneplus.net/ca_en

Mi 20000mAh Mobile Power Bank Coupon Price USD30

Xiaomi Mi 20000mAh Mobile Power Bank Quick Charging USD 35.49

Use Coupon Mi20000ML Price is USD 30.89，

This is the latest Power Bank from Xiaomi。

Highlights:
- Xiaomi brand new and high quality.
- 20000mAh high capacity: Enough for daily use.
- Dual USB output design for charging two devices simultaneously.
- 2 x DC 5.1V / 2A max 3.6A USB output, quick charging for emergency charging needs.
- Support DC 5V / 2A, 9V / 2A, 12V / 1.5A quick recharging, it only needs 7 hours to be full charged, very time-saving for you.
- Ultra-lightweight design, only 338g, easy to carry.
- Four LED indicator light to show battery level.
- 9S circuit protection from Texas Instruments, ensure the safety use.
- Up to 93 percent of the plate end conversion rate.
- Adjust the output power automatically to meet different devices charge needs.
- Compatible with iPhone 6S / 6 Plus, iPad, MacBook, Samsung Note 5 / S6 / S6 Edge / S6 Edge Plus, HTC M9, smartphone and Tablet PC.
- Stylish Gradual bumps surface design, offer the comfortable hand feel, meanwhile, anti-skid and anti-scratch.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Latest Xiaomi RedMi Note 3 Coupon Price USD 169

The latest middle level flagship from Mi (world's fourth largest smart phone maker) RedMi Note 3 is really nice, featuring full metal case，finger print sensor and amazing 4000 mAh battery.
5.5 inch 1080p screen ，the design is similar to iPhone 6 Plus. Although the battery is huge, but the phone is still pretty thin, maximum thickness is only 8.65 mm。

CPU is MTX Helio X10，which is a flagship level CPU with 8 cores。

Supports dual SIM standby. You can look this site http://willmyphonework.net/ to find if this phone is supported by your carrier.

The price for 16G ROM, 2G RAM version is USD 179， use Coupon 16NOTEGRAYML reduce to USD 169.89 (Grey):

RedMi Note 3 16G ROM 2G RAM USD169.89

The price for 32G ROM, 3G RAM version is USD 209.79，use Coupon 32GBNOTE3ML reduce to USD 199.89 (Grey or Silver):

红米RedMi Note 3 32G ROM 3G RAM USD199.89

Since MircoSD card extension is not supported, it is recommend to buy the 32 ROM version.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Gearbest Black Friday Sale

Latest Xiaomi RedMi Note 3 32G only USD 199

The latest middle level flagship from Mi (world's fourth largest smart phone maker) RedMi Note 3 is really nice, featuring full metal case，finger print sensor and amazing 4000 mAh battery.
5.5 inch 1080p screen ，the design is similar to iPhone 6 Plus. Although the battery is huge, but the phone is still pretty thin, maximum thickness is only 8.65 mm。

CPU is MTX Helio X10，which is a flagship level CPU。

Supports dual SIM standby. You can look this site http://willmyphonework.net/ to find if this phone is supported by your carrier.

Gearbest price is pretty good and shipping is free:

The price for 16G ROM, 2G RAM version is USD 179， use Coupon 16NOTEGRAYML reduce to USD 169.89 (Grey):

RedMi Note 3 16G ROM 2G RAM USD169.89

The price for 32G ROM, 3G RAM version is USD 209.79，use Coupon 32GBNOTE3ML reduce to USD 199.89 (Grey or Silver):

红米RedMi Note 3 32G ROM 3G RAM USD199.89

Since MircoSD card extension is not supported, it is recommend to buy the 32 ROM version.

Friday, November 13, 2015

OnePlus X with Coupon USD 241 (no invitation needed)

ONEPLUS X 4G 3GB Smartphone - WHITE
5.0 inch Android 5.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad Core 2.3GHz 3GB RAM 16GB ROM Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Screen 8MP + 13MP Cameras

Use Coupon PLUSXML price is reduced to USD 268.88. Free shipping.

16GB ROM is small but since OnePlus X supports up to 128G microSD, this is not a big problem.

Latest Xiaomi RedMi Note 3 only USD 209

Saturday, October 24, 2015

OnePlus2 Killer: Lenovo ZUK Z1

Lenovo ZUK Z1 International Edition 4G Smart Phone
Use Coupon Code：GBZUKZ1 reduce to USD 284

OnePlusOne was called Flagship Killer. It was indeed true. With popular Cynogenmod OS, flagship hardware and low price, OnePlusOne was very popular.

However, OnePlusTwo is a little disappointment: Cyanogenmod is replaced by OnePlus's own Oxygen OS, Lack NFC and quick charge.

Now it is the turn for Lenovo ZUK Z1 to play the role of OnePlusTwo killer. Both has similar hardware but Lenovo has several of key advantage: Cynogenmod OS, 4100mAh battery and much lower price.

Current price is USD 299 (free shipping, no tax). However, on October 26, 2015 5:00am Eastern Time, there will be a big promotion on Lenovo ZUK Z1, only limit to first 100 phones.

Following are the comparisons between Lenovo ZUK1 Z and OnePlusTwo:

Price

Lenovo ZUK Z ：USD 299 ，Free Shipping，No Tax，No Duty（Win）
OnePlusTwo：USD 389 ＋ Shipping ＋ Tax , also need invitation.

Design

Lenovo ZUK Z ：Aluminum frame，similar with iPhone 6 Plus（Win）
OnePlusTwo：No big changes from OnePlusOne

OS

Lenovo ZUK Z ：Cyanogen OS 12.1 5.5 （Win）
OnePlusTwo：OxygenOS

Cyanogen is one of the best Android systems. It is too bad that OnePLusTwo abandon it. OxygenOS is developed by OnePlus its own but can not compare with Cyanogen since it is just introduced.

Battery
Lenovo ZUK Z ：4100 mAh, Support Quick Charge（Win）

OnePlusTwo：3300 mAh

接口
Lenovo ZUK Z ：USB-Type C 3.0（Win）

OnePlusTwo：USB-Type C 2.0

现在新出的旗舰级不用正反都可以插的USB-Type C接口都不好意思。虽然都用了USB-Type C，但Lenovo 的是V3.0，OnePlusTwo是V2.0。V3.0传输数据比V2.0 快十倍。

Screen

Lenovo ZUK Z ：5.5 inch Screen,1920x1080 pixels （Tie）
OnePlusTwo：5.5 inch Screen,1920x1080 pixels

RAM／ROM

Lenovo ZUK Z ：64G ROM 3G RAM（Tie）
OnePlusTwo：64G／16 ROM 4G／3G RAM

Fingerprint Id

Lenovo ZUK Z ：Latest fingerprint sensor technology, fast and support 360 dgrees identification （Win）
OnePlusTwo：Support fingerprint id

CPU

Lenovo ZUK Z ：Snapdragon 801
OnePlusTwo：Snapdragon 810（Win）

810 is faster than 801, but 810 has overheating issue. 801 is already fast enough for most of the daily tasks.

Camera

Both has Optical Image Stabilizer, double flash lights. OnePlusTwo has a bigger aperture (F2.0 vs F2.2)

Carriers Support

Both are unlocked, with dual SIM cards support.
You can check the follow site to see if this phone supports your carrier:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/

Other reviews:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/lenovo-zuk-z1-review/

Friday, October 16, 2015

Xiaomi Mi4C Smart Phone USD 239

Mi4C is the latest flagship smart phone from Xiaomi, the world's fourth largest smart phone company.

It can be bought at Gearbest with free shipping.

小Xiaomi Mi4C 2G Memory，16G Capacity USD 239

小Xiaomi Mi4C 3G Memory，32G Capacity USD 275

Chinese Official WebSite
http://www.mi.com/mi4c/

External Review
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_4c-7512.php

It supports many LTE networks in North America. For example, it supports 3 big carriers in Canada (Rogers, Bell and Telus).

Check http://www.willmyphonework.net/ to find out if this phone support your carrier.

When choose shipping method, make sure do not choose Auto(Free) and add Tracking number (free for order over $40)

If you need the phone deliver the phone faster, consider choose Expedited Shipping (arrive in one week).

It is also recommend to add Shipping Insurance. So you can get full refund if the package is lost.

XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 LTE Only USD 162 With coupon

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 LTE Only USD 162 With coupon

RedMi Note 2 is a smart phone product from Xiaomi (http://www.mi.com/en/), the world's 4th largest smart phone producer (after Samsung, Apple, Huawei) .

Main Features

5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) screen 400 PPi
MTK Helio X10 Octa Core 2.0GHz
2G Memory
3060mAh changeable battery
Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Support external MicroSD Card

Android Authority Review

Support 4G (LTE) for 3 major Canada carries (Rogers, Bell, Telus)。
Please check the following website to see if this phone support your carrier:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/

This phone can be purchased from Gearbest for USD 162:

RedMi Note 2 16G LTE Black $162.00 (with coupon :NOTE16BLACK)
RedMi Note 2 16G LTE White $165.89 (with coupon NOTE16GBG)
RedMi Note 2 32G LTE Black $176.99 (with coupon NOTE32GBGL)

RedMi Note 2 32G LTE White $176.99 (with coupon NOTE32GBGL)

If choose the free flat rate shipping method, it is recommend to add Tracking number. It may take long time (10-25 business days)，usually no tax or duty will be charged.

If choose the Expedited Shipping, the shipping time is fast (in one week). However, you may be charged duty and tax by the shipping company like DHL.
Following is

Recommend use Paypal. If not suing Paypal, Gearbest may request additional personal identity.

For expensive item like smart phone, it is recommend to add Shipping Insurance (around USD5)，otherwise, Gearbest may only refund half of the value if the package is lost.

Xiaomi Mi4C Smart Phone USD 239

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Fitbit Flex Killer： MiBand Smart wristband for $ 10 + Free Shipping

Now you can buy Xiaomi product outside of China and the price is very cheap. Such as Xiaomi MiBand wristband is USD 10 , free shipping. You can use credit card or Paypal, you can choose to pay in Canadian dollars or US dollars. I've bought

Millet and Fitbit Flex wristband bracelet similar, but there are more notifications (telephone, SMS, ring vibration), and the battery can last 50 days (Fitbit only lasts 5 days).

Xiaomi MiBand USD 10

Xiaomi Action Camera only costs USD 67, CAD 84, and the similar GoPro costs 300+.