Guest h3dshot Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hey guys sorry about the random question, i've read back a few pages, but i noticed on a review that the Coolpad F1 only supports 3g in china? Something to do with the frequencies it uses, is that true? Will this phone not support 3G in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maringer Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 There is a different version of the F1 which is compatible with UK networks - the 8297w - where the 'W' stands for WCDMA used over here. It supports the 900MHz and 2100MHz 3G frequencies used in the UK.It costs a little more than the standard non 'w' version which would only work with 2G in the UK, so make sure you order the correct one. The key word (well, acronym) to look out for is WCDMA and not TD-SCDMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest h3dshot Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 There is a different version of the F1 which is compatible with UK networks - the 8297w - where the 'W' stands for WCDMA used over here. It supports the 900MHz and 2100MHz 3G frequencies used in the UK. It costs a little more than the standard non 'w' version which would only work with 2G in the UK, so make sure you order the correct one. The key word (well, acronym) to look out for is WCDMA and not TD-SCDMA. Oh thats brilliant! Thanks a bunch its much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dalyer Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Most sites list the WCDMA and TD-SCDMA versions of the Coolpad F1 separately. Dealsprime list just one and have a checkbox for WCDMA or TD-SCDMA. WCDMA costs $20 extra over the TS-SCDMA version. http://dealsprime.com/coolpad-f1-8297-octa-core-phone-5-0-1280-720-1-7ghz-mtk6592-3g-gps-2gb-ram-13-0mp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest h3dshot Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Most sites list the WCDMA and TD-SCDMA versions of the Coolpad F1 separately. Dealsprime list just one and have a checkbox for WCDMA or TD-SCDMA. WCDMA costs $20 extra over the TS-SCDMA version. http://dealsprime.com/coolpad-f1-8297-octa-core-phone-5-0-1280-720-1-7ghz-mtk6592-3g-gps-2gb-ram-13-0mp.html I am seriously comtemplating getting one, can anyone in the UK comment on GPS strength (for the odd use of google maps/navigation) and whats the battery life like? My brother has a chinese phone and the batteries claim to be something they are not and his battery life is terrible. Is the battery removable? Also could anyone recommend a website to buy screen protectors+a protective case from? Edited May 8, 2014 by h3dshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dalyer Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Worth keeping an eye on this dedicated thread too in case you were not aware already.... http://www.modaco.com/topic/371968-coolpad-f1-8297w/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KarenArlettePg Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Did anybody knows the Star Note 3+?. Here is the link from merimobiles http://www.merimobiles.com/star-note3-n3-5-7-inch-smartphone_p/meri8661.htmWhat do you think about it?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest h3dshot Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 where did you guys buy your coolpad f1's from? I've been looking at the retailers on trustedreview and aliexpress, china grabber, and dealsprime all seem to be hit and miss, with a lot of complaints for customer service and after sales support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maringer Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Mine is currently in transit. Ordered from Shenzhen Matrix on Aliexpress. I selected them as they have a 99.9% positive feedback rating! The contact I communicated with, 'Sam Lin', has good English as well so messaging was easy. Can't report on the phone until I receive it which ought to be in a day or two, if DHL's tracking reports are anything to go by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dakok Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Hi H3adshot! I bought it from Eternal Team at Aliexpress, but there are more reliable stores like the one Maringer suggested or this one, here is user feedback (check both good and bad reports - bad ones are for bad phone brands, anyway :)) It should be home soon, so you will read few reports then :) @Karen&Arlette :) That phone is probably the one that Goophone makes and, as it is with clone phones, the similarity is amazing but the quality is not proportional to amaze factor. My suggestion is to pick real China phone brands, like Lenovo, Huawei, Coolpad, Xiaomi etc... Star, HTM, Cubot, Landvo, Jiake... are there for sellers to make the bigger profit ;) Few suggestions: Coolpad F1 185 USD Huawei Honor 3C 180 USD (merimobiles) Huawei G610s 141USD (to2c) Lenovo A850i 138USD (aliexpress)Chili Pepper 137USD (aliexpress) Best stores are to2c.com and several aliexpress sellers with at least 98.5% ratings Edited May 8, 2014 by dakok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest h3dshot Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ok i've decided to buy one. The only thing i want to know before i do is how well the gps functions in the UK. Can anyone share their experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bryfly Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Best stores are to2c.com and several aliexpress sellers with at least 98.5% ratingsWow dakok only just made the 98.5%, bought my second coolpad f1 from here http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Coolpad-F1-mtk6592-octa-core-mobile-phone-android-4-2-os-5-0inch-IPS-HD/1619172497.html, still waiting shipment, which will hopefully be tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ascend Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ok i've decided to buy one. The only thing i want to know before i do is how well the gps functions in the UK. Can anyone share their experiences? Only tested it once but it locked on very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ascend Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 where did you guys buy your coolpad f1's from? I've been looking at the retailers on trustedreview and aliexpress, china grabber, and dealsprime all seem to be hit and miss, with a lot of complaints for customer service and after sales support Shenzhen Value in Action on Aliexpress. Good service and quick delivery . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dakok Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ok i've decided to buy one. The only thing i want to know before i do is how well the gps functions in the UK. Can anyone share their experiences? It doesn't matter where it is. If it works fine anywhere in Europe (and probably China, too) it'll be nice in UK, as well. I'd like to hear some experiences, too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tillaz Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 did mk6592 & mk6582 get kitkat ? apparently this is in stock and ship's with 4.4 http://dealsprime.com/mobile-phones/operating-system/android-4-4/doogee-dg550-octa-core-phone-5-5-ips-1280-720-android-4-4-mtk6592-1-7ghz-3g-gps-1gb-ram-8-0mp.html and http://dealsprime.com/mobile-phones/operating-system/android-4-4/doogee-valencia-dg800-android-4-4-2-phone-4-5-ips-960-540-quad-core-mtk6582-1-3ghz-3g-gps-1gb-ram-13mp.html Edit: looks like it did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grabster Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Ok i've decided to buy one. The only thing i want to know before i do is how well the gps functions in the UK. Can anyone share their experiences? Tested the GPS a few times indoors and out. Pretty much instant lock and accurate as well. Bought mine fom Eternal Team at Aliexpress and it arrived after 13 days via DHL. Bought it for the wife and she loves it. Had to flash a custom rom (aosp)though as the phone suffered crashes when trying to use settings but now the phone is rock solid Yes i would buy another for myself . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 did mk6592 & mk6582 get kitkat ? Yes, Doogee, Elephone and Zopo (ZP998) have all started rolling out Kitkat updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maringer Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Well, my Coolpad F1 is in the country and appears to be out for delivery. Only problem is that it is set to be delivered to my home address and I'll be out at work today. Bugger. :(Hopefully, DHL will leave it with my neighbours (who are trustworthy!), but I'm not holding my breath. Reckon I'll have to arrange redelivery next week so it's unlikely I'll be able to play around with it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bryfly Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Shenzhen Value in Action on Aliexpress. Good service and quick delivery .Not my best supplier so far, 4 days and still not shipped , my first one from chinatronic was shipped in 24hrs, and at my house in total 11 days from order, via Singapore post..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dakok Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Hopefully, DHL will leave it with my neighbours (who are trustworthy!), but I'm not holding my breath. Reckon I'll have to arrange redelivery next week so it's unlikely I'll be able to play around with it this weekend. Let's hope your neighbours don't follow this topic :D Tillaz, Are there any chances for developer KitKat releases (for other MTK6592 phones) now? Edited May 9, 2014 by dakok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 The specification for the new THL 5000 make it look like my perfect phone except they missed out 900 MHz 3G signal! (and no price details yet) Otherwise perfect- 5 inch 1080p / f1.8 sony camera / SD card slot / and 5000 mAh battery!! http://www.gizchina.com/2014/05/09/thl-5000-thl-4400-specification-details-surface/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest h3dshot Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Tested the GPS a few times indoors and out. Pretty much instant lock and accurate as well. Bought mine fom Eternal Team at Aliexpress and it arrived after 13 days via DHL. Bought it for the wife and she loves it. Had to flash a custom rom (aosp)though as the phone suffered crashes when trying to use settings but now the phone is rock solid Yes i would buy another for myself . . Did you get hit with custom fees? I think i'll buy mine from http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Coolpad-F1-Octa-Core-WCDMA-5-inch-Coolpad-F1-2G-RAM-13MP-Camera-1280-x/1824573104.html just because they have a high feedback and i'll get a screen protector+case with it. The only downside to this one is the long postage possibility. Anyone in the UK had things delivered by singapore post before? how long did it take to arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grabster Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Did you get hit with custom fees? I think i'll buy mine from http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Coolpad-F1-Octa-Core-WCDMA-5-inch-Coolpad-F1-2G-RAM-13MP-Camera-1280-x/1824573104.html just because they have a high feedback and i'll get a screen protector+case with it. The only downside to this one is the long postage possibility. Anyone in the UK had things delivered by singapore post before? how long did it take to arrive? Sure did...£13 first time ever to be charged like this. Didn't really mind though as it was a present for my wife and its one hell of a phone for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dakok Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 My experience with Singapore post was very good, but parcel preparation and holding in local post office is waaay too long Today is 2014-05-09 and it is still at post office :( Destination Country - Croatia 2014-04-30 08:38, CROATIA, 10805 Zagreb CUV, Record item customs information, Retention reason : Invoice missing 2014-04-29 09:32, CROATIA, 10805 Zagreb CUV, Send item to customs 2014-04-29 09:32, CROATIA, 10805 Zagreb CUV, Receive item at location 2014-04-29 08:57, CROATIA, ZAGREB 10003, Send items to customs (Inb) 2014-04-28 19:54, CROATIA, ZAGREB 10003, Receive item at office of exchange 2014-04-24 16:33, Despatched to overseas (Country code: HR) 2014-04-22 16:38, Information Received (This is not an acknowledgment of the physical receipt of the stated Registered Article) ====================================== Order date: Apr. 09 2014 @ Aliexpress Eternal Team store Matrix is excellent aliexpress store. Contact them for stock details to be sure. Skip dealsprime for now, a guy over here told me they prolonged his F1 despatch untill new Coolpad batch arrives :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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