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CHUWI HI8 Dual OS 8" IPS Windows 8.1+ Android 4.4 Tablet PC Quad Core $123.04 AUD Delivered @ JD.com

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CHUWI HI8 Dual OS 8" IPS Windows 8.1+ Android 4.4 Tablet PC Quad Core $123.04 AUD Delivered @ JD.com
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Store RepPJDglobal @ Joybuy on 28/07/2015 - 18:34 en.jd.com (490 clicks)
Last edited 30/07/2015 - 12:19 by 1 other user

Authentic and favourable goods in en.jd.com! Delivery to Austrilia is about 40 days normally.
And here's a coupon for $10 off orders $50 or more(Shipping Cost Not Included): http://en.jd.com/coupon/new.html So the price is $123.04AUD after using the 10USD off coupon.
JD is one of the biggest online retailer in China,famous for original goods and nice service.

CHUWI HI8 Dual OS 8" IPS 19201200 Windows8.1+Android 4.4 Tablet PC 2GB RAM 32GB ROM Z3736F Quad Core - White
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Windows 8.1 + Android 4.4.4
8 Inch 19201200 IPS Capacitive touch screen
Intel Bay Trail-Entry Z3736F Quad Core, 2.16GHz
2GB DDR3 + eMMC 32GB
Support T-FLASH(Support 64GB MAX)
Dual cameras 0.3MP + 2.0MP
Support Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
Support Bluetooth/WiFi/OTG functions

Electrical & Electronics Chuwi Tablet Android

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  • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2015 - 18:50

    Basically the same price at gearbest.

    • altomic on 28/07/2015 - 19:11

      no, gearbest is 11 cents cheaper.

      • stebie on 28/07/2015 - 19:59

        FWIW, unless I'm missing something.

        JD: US$89.99 (US$99.99 - US$10)
        GearBest: US$92.89 / AU$121.88

        Looks like GearBest is converting using a cash rate of 76.21c which would benefit us if we could check out using AUD. As I can't seem to (PayPal attempts to check out using USD), it looks like JD would be still better?

        Using XE's current rate of 73.16c

        JD: AU$123.00
        GearBest: AU$126.97

        EDIT: Checked out from GearBest using credit card instead of PayPal and it said it was charging AUD $121.88. Hopefully it honours that and doesn't silently use USD.

        • linkii on 28/07/2015 - 20:55
          +1

          Tried it before on another item yrs ago. They charged in usd.

        • stebie on 28/07/2015 - 21:01

          @ko0l: Bugger! The order email that came through afterward is in USD which makes me believe what you've said will still be the case.

          That said, GearBest's free shipping time is 10-25 days whereas JD's is apparently up to 60 days.

        • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2015 - 21:02

          Please let us know the result when you find out. Thanks! (but bummer :)

      • bamzero on 29/07/2015 - 04:14
        +1

        Not that it matters now but it was US$85 at Gearbest last week too.

  • Balls on 28/07/2015 - 19:06

    the problem, and the only problem, and it isnt obvious

    is the screen is NOT glass

    its going to get scratches or you will need to keep changing films on top.

    if only they gave it some basic protection itd be perfect.

    • frogduck on 28/07/2015 - 19:09

      Is the Chuwi VI8 the same?

      • Balls on 28/07/2015 - 19:14

        pretty sure it is, obviously some cost cutting on both and consider theyre so similar priced

        • nocure on 28/07/2015 - 19:28

          Hi8 has HD resolution.

    • cainn on 28/07/2015 - 19:22
      +1

      No HDMI port and slow eMMC drive as well.

      Looking at these tablets made me go and buy an Acer W4-820 for $199. Glass screen, HDMI port, decent eMMC performance, and local warranty.

      Still, if the price and the higher res screen are worth the compromises I guess this is a decent deal.

      • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2015 - 19:58

        Vi8 without the full HD screen has a HDMI and that's like $10~20 cheaper.

      • kipps on 28/07/2015 - 20:02
        +2

        I have the Hi8 (typing on it now) and at $93USD this thing is a steal.

        • doctorwatson on 28/07/2015 - 20:07

          Hows the battery life?

        • CyberMurning on 28/07/2015 - 20:30

          ANd the screen?

        • Blugok on 28/07/2015 - 20:32
          +1

          Yep, decent tablet for its price
          Loving it

        • kipps on 28/07/2015 - 21:01

          @erwinsie: screen is fantastic. have yet to really test battery.

        • Zwarzy on 28/07/2015 - 21:42

          @Blugok: Love mine too, the battery life is average but a xiaomi external battery fixes this when traveling.

        • Unrvl on 28/07/2015 - 21:54

          @Zwarzy: im a technology enthusiast, and only just noticed that the screen isnt glass after reading these comments. thats a good enough indication that its a pretty good screen regardless.

          battery life is 4 hours. i use mine with a xiaomi power bank and actually scored mine for like $102 AUD. absolute bargain.

          not sure why @cainn went and bought a W4 820. if you wanted that res you could have purchased 2 Vi8's with the same specs.

        • cainn on 29/07/2015 - 00:05

          @xEnt:

          I was fully aware of the existence of the Vi8 when I made my decision. If the pros and cons aren't apparent to you then I guess it really doesn't matter ;)

        • whooah1979 on 03/08/2015 - 15:58

          @cainn:

          do acer still use their pita proprietary charger plugs or have they changed to a standard usb?

        • cainn on 03/08/2015 - 16:01

          @whooah1979:

          Stock standard Micro USB now.

    • altomic on 29/07/2015 - 09:17

      why not get one of those glass screen protectors.

      I'm guesstimating that any 8" glass screen protector should work.

      like this one for AU $2.12 from aliexpress. it's meant to be for a lenovo Note 8". if you're just covering the glass rather than the bezel then why not.

      there are more expensive ones. and probably better quality ones.

      the thing to remember is that this tablet isn't going to be a family heirloom. you're going to use it for a year or 2 and then something with 5 times the speed and triple the ram (for the same price) will come out and you'll buy it and drop your chuwi like an old used up piece of chewy.

      just putting it out there

      • scupper on 29/07/2015 - 16:49

        The Lenovo Note 8 seems to be a 6" screen. Dimensions are 16.9x8.3cm while the Hi8 is 21.1x12.3cm (the protector should probably be sized 20.8x12cm). If anyone has recommendations on compatible devices, I'm all ears.

  • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2015 - 20:38
    +1

    Yeah got one. Battery life is 4 hrs at best

  • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2015 - 20:39

    No glass screen but come with a screen protector. The cover I bought is official chuwi which is really good quality

  • vegimate on 28/07/2015 - 21:03
    +1

    I wouldn't buy from these people

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/199562#comment

    • raza on 28/07/2015 - 21:32

      you are absolutely right

    • Unrvl on 28/07/2015 - 21:51
      -1

      yep still waiting on my lenovo k3 note from almost 2 months ago.

      • Store RepJDglobal @ Joybuy on 29/07/2015 - 01:06

        Your order numbr in en.jd.com please?

      • Store RepJDglobal @ Joybuy on 29/07/2015 - 01:13
        +1

        We started selling of lenovo k3 in middle of June, so impossible to wait for it for 2 months.

  • [Deactivated] on 28/07/2015 - 22:16

    Mine arrived from GearBest this morning. Excitedly opened the box:
    http://i.imgur.com/z4qQHy8.jpg

    After a bit of Googling, I came to the conclusion it was liquid between the digitizer and LCD:
    http://i.imgur.com/idSdnBK.jpg

    Slowly been working at it throughout the day, barely noticeable now (but it's unfortunately still faintly there):
    http://i.imgur.com/yKqdEfH.jpg
    http://i.imgur.com/rQc25u3.jpg

    Booting up in Android, something kept crashing every few seconds:
    http://i.imgur.com/GLrAzGD.jpg

    Thankfully all but the Chuwi app is removable.

    (On the screen front, GearBest's OzBargain rep has been responsive. They've offered to compensate me if I take it to a phone repair shop. Otherwise I have a couple of return options.)

    • iamkuza on 28/07/2015 - 22:50
      +1

      oddly enough, i didn't experience the liquid issue, but i did get the app crashing first time using it. removed all the chinese apps because i don't read chinese. i find switching OS inside is much faster then cold boot and holding the volume down button. using a stylist helps with accuracy on the screen too.

      i did use kingo root, it said it was already rooted? great!

      waiting for android 5.1 now

      • McFly on 29/07/2015 - 23:17

        using a stylist helps with accuracy on the screen too.

        Interesting. Do they hold your hand steady?

        • iamkuza on 30/07/2015 - 15:22

          i can confirm it does, i'm not using it for drawing, mainly for double tapping in the corners or anything too small my fingers touch elsewhere on the screen

    • kronicmacstigator on 29/07/2015 - 08:43

      Cripes, I'd be emailing them and returning it. If they refuse, I'd do a chargeback!

      • [Deactivated] on 29/07/2015 - 19:19
        +2

        Turns out it's not an uncommon issue. Apparently the digitizer sometimes gets pressed to the LCD and sticks during shipping. There are techniques to pop it back, like shown in the YouTube video scupper links below.

        It seems this doesn't cause any damage, so the hassle of organising a return and waiting for a replacement might not necessarily be worth it.

        That said, GearBest's OzBargain rep has been quite responsive, so it's not like they're stuffing me around.

    • scupper on 29/07/2015 - 16:04

      How do you "work" it? I've got one on mine too.

      • scupper on 29/07/2015 - 16:41

        Found this video. But mine worked best by just squeezing the frame of the unit on the sides. A glass screen protector would really be good for this, if I could find one.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/07/2015 - 17:14

          Yeah, I just applied pressure to the bubble and started to work it towards the side, suddenly the whole thing vanished. Looking closer, there still was a bit of discolouration, so I've been kneading it.

          Online I found "fix" videos using autoclaves, heaters and laminators - but given the plastic screen, I wasn't going to test those out.

          Just applying a bit of pressure has dramatically improved my screen, in fact, looking now at full brightness right now, I don't think I can see any problem at all anymore.

        • scupper on 29/07/2015 - 17:19
          +1

          The video I forgot to add is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kFUhyUyz6k

        • [Deactivated] on 29/07/2015 - 17:30

          @scupper: That's a great video (I hadn't come across it in my search).

  • CyberMurning on 28/07/2015 - 23:01

    One of the review said gps on android doesn't work?
    Hmm.. If only this has hdmi

    • [Deactivated] on 29/07/2015 - 00:12

      In the TechTablet teardown video at 1:24, it shows a combined Wi-Fi/GPS antenna, but the device doesn't do GPS.

  • Mahogany Granger on 29/07/2015 - 06:58

    Would lightroom 5 run well on this?

    • sonicentropy on 29/07/2015 - 10:40

      I have a lenovo tab with older duel core atom (slower) and it works quite well but if you keep thousands of pix in the catalog expect long startups. I have one of the on order from gb only because gb give you the option of toll (7 day shipping for an extra $6) one of thw main reasons for my purchase is photo management when in the usa next year.

      • Mahogany Granger on 29/07/2015 - 14:15

        Thanks for the info! How did you find editing photos on a small screen?

  • peuwayaqdq on 03/08/2015 - 15:51

    According to this both Lollipop and Win10 have been available for Chuwi Hi8. But I can't find any download links. Has anyone?

    • bamzero on 03/08/2015 - 16:07

      Think I'd have to agree with the comment on this page regarding Android as I don't have any System Updates option in About.

      However as far as Win10, looks like can be done
      (actually, need to read through that forum first, looks like people are having trouble activating it now.)

  • peuwayaqdq on 13/08/2015 - 09:23

    My Chuwi Hi8 was just upgraded to Windows 10 last night using the normal system updates. Update went smoothly and Windows 10 runs well. But I just realised now, how do I switch to Android? The switcher has disappeared. Any help? Thank you.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/08/2015 - 12:11
      +1

      The switching program is DualOSSwitcher.exe found in C:/Windows/Program Files/Insyde/InsydeQ2S/

      After update, it's still pinned to the taskbar, but Windows 10's tablet defaults hides them.

      To restore the old taskbar functionality, press and hold an empty spot on the taskbar until you see the highlighted rectangle, then release to show the right-click menu. Select 'Show app icons'.

      Alternatively (or additionally), you can leave the taskbar icons hidden, and instead pin the OS Switcher to the Start page by file browsing to the Insyde directory, press and hold on the DualOSSwitcher file until the highlight rectangle appears, and in the right-click menu select 'Pin to Start'.

      • peuwayaqdq on 13/08/2015 - 22:22

        Another excellent tips @Thrift. Thank you very much.

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