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Qpeel Apple Peel Converter for iPod Touch 2G 3G 4G $70.68+ Free Shipping - TinyDeal.com

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Qpeel Apple Peel Converter for iPod Touch 2G 3G 4G $70.68+ Free Shipping - TinyDeal.com
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Store RepTorben on 18/01/2011 - 18:21 tinydeal.com (1909 clicks)
Last edited 20/01/2011 - 03:02 by 1 other user

Expiry: 2011-01-21 12:00 (UTC+8)

Turn your iPod Touch to Smart Cell Phone
Built-in adapting cradle designed for iPhone Touch 4 only
Remove the cradle if used on Touch 2nd and 3rd
Functions available on the iPod Touch when converts:
—- SMS text messaging
—- regular phone calls
—- 3G voice, microphone and speaker
Works with GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz
Color: mainly black

MOD: Important — Please read

A3Australia has pointed out that these units may not have IMEI numbers. The rep has confirmed with the manufacturer that they do not come with IMEI numbers. Please note that you may have issues operating this device with your mobile phone provider in Australia. Please see the AMTA mobile security guidelines for more information.

Also note that jailbreaking your iPod Touch may also be required for this device to work. In most instances, this is likely to void your warranty for your iPod Touch.

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  • Trance N Dance on 18/01/2011 - 18:43
    +2

    Damn when did these come out?

    • Store RepTorben @ TinyDeal on 18/01/2011 - 18:54

      about 11th. Jan. 2011

  • shadow131 on 18/01/2011 - 18:49

    vid calling?

    • uraha on 18/01/2011 - 18:54

      has apple allowed facetime over 3g?

      • Trance N Dance on 18/01/2011 - 18:57
        +1

        You can get it to work if you jailbreak (which u would anyway if u want to use this)

    • Store RepTorben @ TinyDeal on 18/01/2011 - 18:56

      don't support vid calling

  • Save Medicare on 18/01/2011 - 18:52

    someone needs to make one for android devices. i'm raging at my droid being cdma only. hopefully someone will, following the release of the galaxy player.

    • Trance N Dance on 18/01/2011 - 18:59
      +2

      Haha that's funny
      The reason why no one is going to make one for android devices is because there isn't a uniform shape. iPods work because there's litterally millions of them all the same shape roaming around the world and there's a market for it.

      • Save Medicare on 18/01/2011 - 20:23

        bluetooth

        • Trance N Dance on 18/01/2011 - 20:36
          +1

          What about bluetooth? Bluetooth has nothing to do with why they don't have a cause to make one fro android devices.

        • Housecat on 18/01/2011 - 21:32
          +1

          gps (just throwing out random words)

        • Save Medicare on 18/01/2011 - 22:25

          a uniform shape would not be needed if data were to be transmitted wirelessly like through bluetooth or wifi.

        • Trance N Dance on 19/01/2011 - 07:32

          @wang yes it would otherwise how would the case fit on the device? If you say let it be seperate then that defeats the purpose.

        • Save Medicare on 19/01/2011 - 16:43

          no i'm pretty sure the main purpose of it is to add cellular capabilities to your non cellular capable device. The fact that it's structured as a case is an added bonus.

        • Trance N Dance on 19/01/2011 - 20:47

          The point of adding cellular capabilities to an iPod touch is so taht you can have either:
          a) a cheap iPhone
          or
          b) remove the need for you to carry an mp3 player and a phone

          Why would you need this if you'd have to carry a second bulky device anyway. Besides if this isn't incorporated into a case then it's not turning your "non cellular capable device" into a cellular capable device, it's merely "thethering a cellular capable device that's not even a proper phone to your "non cellular capable device". This defeats the purpose of such a device.
          I know you want to get your CDMA only android phone to work in Australia but honestly there isn't a market big enough for such a device designed for your phone for it to happen.

        • Save Medicare on 20/01/2011 - 12:53

          yeah so i was saying that the galaxy player release might increase the chance of someone making that product

  • grizz_li on 18/01/2011 - 20:35

    This has got to be one of the top ten coolest gadget invented for 2011. (I've actually hear about it since last year.)

    • Trance N Dance on 18/01/2011 - 20:37

      Yeah this type of gadget was invented ages ago.

      Also I do believe this is a knock off.
      The original Apple Peel 520 doesn't support 4the Gen. And there is meant to be a release that supports 4th Gen coming out this month (but it looks like it's called the C Peel, or maybe the 520 again… not sure my info's a little sketchy)

  • lplau on 18/01/2011 - 21:27

    Did some research, appears that overall C Peel (by Comming) is by far the best out of them all. GPRS & Audio Quality wise. Qpeel doesn't have working GRPS, and Yosion Apple Peel has bad audio.

  • A3Australia on 18/01/2011 - 21:47
    -1

    Illegal import.
    No IMEI number.
    No A-Tick, etc.

    I think that the Apple 30pin connector would be unlicensed.

    • pauly on 18/01/2011 - 22:04
      +1

      Illegal import.
      No IMEI number.

      I tried to do a search about the legalities of this, but I may have not looked hard enough. Do you have a source to justify this claim by any chance?

      This was in the news quite some time back, but there's no mention if it's going to be available in Australia:
      http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/apple-peel-wid…
      http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/mp3s/apple-peel-transf…

      No A-Tick, etc.

      From ACMA's guidelines, it is not mandatory for mobile phone devices to be A-ticked if it's imported for personal use.

      • A3Australia on 18/01/2011 - 22:14

        http://www.acma.gov.au

        You edited your post..

        "it is not mandatory for mobile phone devices to be A-ticked if it’s imported for personal use."

        A tourist can import a mobile phone/telecoms. device for use while in Australia. If it meets A-Tick requirements/standards it may be connected to an Australian carrier (obviously impossible to police). It may not be sold or supplied in Australia, and must be taken out of Australia when the visitor departs (or it must be sent out of Australia, or destroyed).

        In any case, this device does not appear to have a valid IMEI number.

        • fatice on 18/01/2011 - 22:26

          Total agree with you. No IMEI, users need to jailbreak the ipod to use it, that is supporting pirating software and now pirating hardware. It also violating Apple's spirit, which is to have high profit margin for all products.

        • A3Australia on 18/01/2011 - 22:37

          It is at best a $15 - $25 device.

          So there is a high profit margin.

          This tinydeal business seems a bit suspect to me.

          Their Hong Kong address (just the 8/F) appears to be used by hundreds of businesses/companies, as well as a few scammers.

          I can't locate their Shenzen address, and the UK one is a mail drop ->

          London Registered Office Address Service
          Details of our London Registered Office
          Your UK Limited Company can use our London Registered Office Address for 12 months for as a little as £80 + vat.
          The address we provide is -
          Your company name, Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue, London SW19 2RR
          Price
          - 12 months registered office service for only £80.00 + vat
          (If you want us to forward your mail overseas there is an additional charge of £30 + vat per year)

          TO ORDER NOW CALL FREE ON 0800 328 7494 or ORDER ONLINE
          Or return to the Registered Office home page
          Benefits of using our Registered Office Service

          Our Registered Office address will be recorded at Companies House and all official mail will be forwarded to your designated address. We will also display your company name outside of our offices as required by law.

          Why? Your company's registered office is available for public viewing over the internet free of charge, this can lead to your address being targeted for junk mail! Use our address and we intercept the Junk for you and you retain your privacy, especially useful if you work from home.

          Do you want to give the impression your company is larger than it really is? By using our registered office address and your own address as a trading address it gives the impression that you operate from two locations.

          Prestige! If your own address is perhaps a little uninspiring why not take advantage of the choice of addresses we have available and impress your customers. What picture does the following address conjure up? 1 Riverside House, Heron Way. Or how about a location in the capital? Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue, London.

        • pauly on 18/01/2011 - 23:23
          +1

          You edited your post..

          Yes, to remove a colon. :)

          . If it meets A-Tick requirements/standards it may be connected to an Australian carrier (obviously impossible to police)

          Taken directly from ACMA in my link above:

          Mobile phones

          Australia operates mobile telecommunications services using two digital technologies: 3G and GSM (Global System for Mobiles).

          A mobile phone for personal use may be brought into Australia and connected to a mobile telecommunications network provided the phone meets Australian standards. If you are thinking about bringing a mobile phone back from overseas with you for personal use, check with your carrier or service provider before you take the trip. Some features available on a mobile phone purchased overseas may not be supported by an Australian carrier and may not be available within Australia. There are no labelling requirements for a mobile phone imported for personal use by this method.

          Now what the Australian standards are, I guess that's left to be debated.

          this device does not appear to have a valid IMEI number.

          Perhaps this is a question for the rep. Torben, do these units have IMEI numbers?

          For now, I'll put a mod's note up to warn everyone about the possible IMEI (or lack of) issue. Or if someone is able to provide a reliable source where this is illegal for use in Australia, I'll remove the post.

        • A3Australia on 18/01/2011 - 23:36
          +1

          "provided the phone meets Australian standards"

          "Now what the Australian standards are, I guess that’s left to be debated."

          Australian Telecommunication Standards for Mobile Telephone devices are laid out in the A-Tick compliance files.

          The only IMEI numbers I have seen on devices of this type were fake IMEI numbers.

          I am sure that Torben (if he tells the truth) will confirm that this device either has no IMEI number, or caries a fake IMEI number.

          Note: that Torben 'sort of' admitted that this device is not 3G as stated originally, but only a 2G device.

          Gravatar
          "Are you sure it supports 3g? appears it is only GPRS/GSM,"

          Torben
          "I’m sure it doesn’t support 3g"

      • A3Australia on 20/01/2011 - 00:49

        Torben has admitted that these devices have no IMEI numbers.

    • Store RepTorben @ TinyDeal on 18/01/2011 - 23:49

      Yes, I need to confirm whether Qpeel have IMEI number
      I will contact the manufacturer. Thx

      • A3Australia on 18/01/2011 - 23:54

        "Yes, I need to confirm whether Qpeel have IMEI number
        I will contact the manufacturer. Thx"

        No stock, huh?

        Might also want to ask if they have a license to use that 30pin connector.

        Can you confirm that all of your street addresses are just 'mail drops'?

        Perhaps the Shenzen address is 'real'?

        • lplau on 19/01/2011 - 07:13

          Strangely enough about the IMEI, these units should be sold in China. It is also illegal in China to use a phone which doesn't have a IMEI. The punishments there are even more severe than Australia in regards to no IMEI phones.

        • Store RepTorben @ TinyDeal on 19/01/2011 - 18:55

          There is no IMEI number yet. This is not a mobile phone, just a MP3 player accessory. It is not easy to apply IMEI number on such accessories. Yosion Technology also replyed that they plan to apply IMEI. If you see any IMEI on such accessories that must be fake.
          The Shenzen address is our Contact Address. It is for the return of the goods.

        • A3Australia on 20/01/2011 - 00:46

          Torben wrote:-
          "There is no IMEI number yet. This is not a mobile phone, just a MP3 player accessory. It is not easy to apply IMEI number on such accessories. Yosion Technology also replyed that they plan to apply IMEI. If you see any IMEI on such accessories that must be fake.
          The Shenzen address is our Contact Address. It is for the return of the goods."

          It takes a SIM card. It is required to have an IMEI number. For sale/supply in/to Australia it is required to have an A-Tick, a Supplier's Number, and a responsible person as the compliance holder.

          Are you now admitting that none of the addresses on your site are actual business addresses? So they are all just 'mail drops'? Not that there is anything 'wrong' with that.

  • altomic on 18/01/2011 - 21:50
    +1

    2 models of this type of device already sold by dealextreme-

    Yoshian Peel $60
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.48203

    Isky Peel
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.50364

    does this model resolve the volume issues experienced by previous models

    • lplau on 19/01/2011 - 07:09

      According to Comming (makers of Isky or other wise known in china as C Peel), they aren't sending any Isky units to Deal Extreme, and a heap of people has been waiting weeks for it, however hasn't been dispatched, although their website stating 4-7days.

      Yosian is cheap at the moment, because in a few weeks their 2nd generation peel will be released for only slightly more expensive (prob around $80-90).

    • lplau on 19/01/2011 - 07:09

      double post.

  • altomic on 18/01/2011 - 21:50

    double post

  • cptzz on 18/01/2011 - 22:02
    +1

    cpeel, qpeel, uh… confused.
    tempted to buy one though.

    • lplau on 19/01/2011 - 07:08

      Just made by different companies. (eg. competition)
      From what i read, the software and hardware on the C Peel/Isky Peel, is superior to the current Yoshion/Qpeel software.
      Qpeel doesn't even have GPRS working yet.

  • shopaholic32 on 19/01/2011 - 02:27

    I am happy to buy one as long as it works as a basic fone & SMS ….. cheap option for my daughter as a novelty toy who has been nagging me for an Iphone 4.
    Torben, Any chance for for an additional Battery as Isky Peel version comes with 2 batteries (if not how much extra or the 2nd battery) and what would be the weight of the unit itself including battery?
    For me $70 it is not a bad deal…..as long as it serves the purpose it was marketed!

    • CyberMurning on 19/01/2011 - 08:51

      well dont forget you must jailbreak your iphone first :)
      maybe mod can put that in big word up there so people aware.

    • Store RepTorben @ TinyDeal on 19/01/2011 - 19:07

      I'm sorry, the manufacturer provide only one battery.

  • mustkill on 19/01/2011 - 10:02

    this is so suspect. Probably just a cheap clone of the Apple Peel 520.
    Not to mention the real Apple Peel 520 is cheaper than this on eBay.

  • mikkim4eva on 19/01/2011 - 19:14

    No love for ipod touch 1st gen again ~ I thought 1st gen and 2nd gen has the exact same hardware apart for the bluetooth and the curved back? Where is the love?

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