OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X No Invitation Needed

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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.

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.

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.

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

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/

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

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

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+.

How to buy OnePlus Phone from Canada

Latest Xiaomi RedMi Note 3 Coupon Price USD 169

OnePlus2 Killer: Lenovo ZUK Z1 USD 284

OnePlus2 Killer: Lenovo ZUK Z1

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

The 2014 flagship killer - the OnePlus Phone maybe the most valued phone in this year. At the price of $349 (USD), you get the similar specification and quality of other flagship phones which you need to play double or triple price.

The specifications are very impressive:

Qualcomm© Snapdragon™ 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core CPUs (same as Galaxy S5)
3 GB RAM  (Galaxy S5 only has 2GB)
5.5 inch JDI1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 401 PPI
64 GB Storage
3100 mAh battery 


The build quality is also very impressive, on par with other flagship phones, like Galaxy S5.
The OS is Cyanogen which basically is the pure Android plus some cool customization features. For example, you can double-tap to wake the phone, draw a circle on the screen to invoke camera. The OS update is much faster than other big companies. OnePlus promise will upgrade to Android 5.0 within 20 days after Google.

This phone's camera is also very nice and it can take slow motion video (like iPhone 6). Another benefit is that it supports USB OTG, this means it can read/write a USB drive directly (either the USB drive with microUSB or with a OTG cable).

However, you need a invitation code to get one. If you don't have invitation code, the good news is there will be a 1 hour time on November 17 open to order. If you did not catch this window, almost every month, there will be a short time (one hour to one day) open to order. Just keep visit the One Plus site to see the notice.

On October 27 there was a first wave of pre-order and all the people I know have successfully ordered their phone (even the server was down for the first 10 minutes). Just keep trying and the order will go through.

You can click the link below to start prepare like register a account, fill in your shipping address and choose the phone and accessories. But you need to come back at November 17 (11AM to 12PM) to finish the order. For example, in December 2014, there was a one day open for order to celebrate one year anniversary.

http://preorder.oneplus.net/

You also need a Paypal account. If you don't have one, make sure you create one and associate with your credit card (do not need to be US Dollar credit card) before the pre-order begin.

You can order 1 or 2 phones. I suggest you order 2 (ask someone to order together with you if you only need one). This is because the shipping & handling fee is the same ($27.99) for 1 and 2 phones. You may also pay less tax and duty.

The protective case or the flip cover is recommended. The Flip Cover provides better protection than protective case and can automatically turn on/off the screen when you flip the cover. The protective case is too thin and too slippery.

Comparing with Apple's case ($55), flip cover only costs $14 (sometimes on sale). A unique bamboo cover is also available at the cost of $49.

As for the tax and duty, I know someone who ordered using invitation code paid around $60 (CAD) per phone. However, for many people ordered in the October 27 pre-ordered time, the tax and duty is much less: Only $30 (CAD) for 2 phones!

So if you ordered 2 phones and you are lucky, the total price is around $349 + $30 = $380 (USD).

The shipping company is DHL, which provide excellent and fast service. It only take one day to deliver once the phone is picked up. If nobody at home, it gives your options of delivery again or leave at the door.

Recently DHL seems correcting the real value of the phone and some people paid around $110 (CA) for two One Plus Phone (64G) for duty and tax.

You can use the following link to track the shipment:

http://www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking.html

The tax and duty can be either paid on delivery or pre-paid online through the following link:

http://mypayment.dhl.ca/

Good luck!

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XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 LTE Only USD 162 With coupon