Sign up with GoogleIm deciding on getting a new phone, will always be an android user and my current Sony Xperia Z1 is giving me some issue after 2 years now. I came across the Xiaomi Mi 5 on takealot but it's quite pricey, any suggestions where else to check? Or any other Xiaomi model you think would be good but reasonable priced?
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Where to buy Xiaomi device?
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Phones are sold out unfortunately...
The Mi series looks really nice, still pricey and worst doesn't come with a memory card slot :/ and memory is a big issue for me.
I think I'm going to settle on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Takealot has it for R3700 currently (it's in gold too which I'm not happy with but hey what can you do :[)
What's your take on that?
I think I'm going to settle on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Takealot has it for R3700 currently (it's in gold too which I'm not happy with but hey what can you do :[)
What's your take on that?
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Geekbuying has a huge selection as well for around R1200 less than local, even with courier shipping. I am just not keen on the EMS shipping option - I have queried as to why they are not offering DHL or TNT as they have before.
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Ag Jesus really? I do not want to try something with EMS and it ends up lost in the post office..
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Yip, causing me a world of headaches
I just checked geekbuying it's going for R2400 it's actually on special and has 7 hours left before sale ends. It also offers free shipping.
I have bought stuff from aliexpress etc but never from this place and also I never purchased anything above R500 from Chinese sites.
I'm guessing there are custom fees and a long waiting time for delivery like how aliexpress
I have bought stuff from aliexpress etc but never from this place and also I never purchased anything above R500 from Chinese sites.
I'm guessing there are custom fees and a long waiting time for delivery like how aliexpress
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I just ordered a 32GB Note 3 for $167 + $2 shipping insurance. Been having some good luck with SAPO as of late when ordering from Aliexpress so lets see how this one pans out. It's a pity about TNT/DHL - I order a Ara X5 TV Box and it arrived within 1.5 weeks using them.
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You just ordered it now?? Can you post the aliexpress link you used and you think it won't be a fake? Because I mean it is a Chinese brand.... Your phone should arrive in December then if no delays
Lol what scares me is that there are like 100+ SAPO offices that closed due to some strike . The one in my area is still open though
Lol what scares me is that there are like 100+ SAPO offices that closed due to some strike . The one in my area is still open though
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