Xiaomi Note 3 now R1899

[Budza]

https://www.incredible.co.za/xiaomi-mi4-16gb-type-c-wht

Maybe I should just get this.

There's a few compromises you'll have to make to take this phone. No FP sensor, 16gigs, no expanidible storage and 308mAh battery. Amongst other things. Depends what will suit your needs.

No 4G either :erm:

 

[PhireSide]

Telegram

I stay in PE dude... most people I know only got Whatsapp this year. Give it a few years before Telegram catches on

 

[xrapidx]

Wonder if this is worth it: https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-other-m...xiaomi-redmi-note-3/1001929608010910022101609

Maybe offer 2k

 

[shiverz]

Wonder if this is worth it: https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-other-m...xiaomi-redmi-note-3/1001929608010910022101609

Maybe offer 2k

Doesn't say if it's 16gb or Pro or Kate

 

[xrapidx]

Sold anyway. Going to have to go with a international order

 

[shiverz]

Sold anyway. Going to have to go with a international order

Apart from warranty you'll get far more for your money if you hit the right deal.

 

[xrapidx]

Yeh. It's just the effort that's annoying. But will see what I can find on Monday. Dont want to use gearbest, their support is horrible.

 

[PhireSide]

I was thinking of using Geekbuying. They have some good deals until the 31ste

 

[shiverz]

I was thinking of using Geekbuying. They have some good deals until the 31ste

Not sure if they offer DHL expedited tho.

 

[PhireSide]

Do you need it to be DHL specifically?

I see they offer standard airmail, EMS and TNT shipping

 

[shiverz]

Do you need it to be DHL specifically?

I see they offer standard airmail, EMS and TNT shipping

From what I've read... EMS and TNT don't operate in SA so you'll be paying for courier but it'll still come through SAPO. DHL / FedEx will bring it to your door.

 

[PhireSide]

Hmmmm, that's good to know. Thanks.

I wonder if using a forwarder like Aramex Global Shopper would be of any use in this case?

 

[xrapidx]

What sort of fees do DHL add?

 

[shiverz]

What sort of fees do DHL add?

About R600 for delivery in 7 days. They'll pay customs and you'll pay them.

 

[xrapidx]

Was the r600 with customs, or just their clearance fees?

 

[shiverz]

Was the r600 with customs, or just their clearance fees?

I never opted for the DHL shipping. I went for registered mail. That R600 is without customs.

With registered mail it took 55 odd days and customs came to R64.40

 

[Bradley82]

I never opted for the DHL shipping. I went for registered mail. That R600 is without customs.

With registered mail it took 55 odd days and customs came to R64.40

Was that 55 working days or 55 days total?

 

[Bradley82]

I was thinking of using Geekbuying. They have some good deals until the 31ste

I ordered a MiBand 2 a couple weeks ago from Geekbuying. It was dispatched 2 days after I ordered and arrived in SA on the 20th March. Been sitting at customs ever since...

 

[shiverz]

Was that 55 working days or 55 days total?

Ok I just went back and checked. It took 50 days including weekends

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Managed to do a full charge from 10% today.

28min - 31%
60min - 56%
1h30 - 83%
2h17 - 100%

This is with Radon Kernel 4.1 fast charge 2400 amp, Nitrogen OS build 17/03 and a Elephone QC 3.0 charger.

You are a light user