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Cube U30GT RK3066 Dual Core Android Tablet 10.1" IPS Screen 16GB Free 2day Fedex $182.75

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Cube U30GT RK3066 Dual Core Android Tablet 10.1" IPS Screen 16GB Free 2day Fedex $182.75
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bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 20:43 mp4nation.net (2531 clicks)
fb2012fiver

I have personally tested this tablet and its quite decent for the price. the screen is beautiful and the bulild quality is decent. furthermore an official Jelly Bean firmware is available.

Google Android 4.04 (upgradable to 4.1 Jelly Bean)
Processor: Rockchip RK3066 Dual Core; GPU: Mali-400
RAM: 1GB DDR3
Internal storage: 16GB
Expansion: MicroSD expansion
10.1 Inch IPS LED display (16 million colors) - 180 degree viewing angle
1280x800 screen resolution (16:9 wide screen aspect ratio)
Capacitive multitouch touchpanel
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
1080p video playback capable
G-sensor
HDMI Out
Built-in microphone
2MP front & back facing camera + sensors for controlling screen brightness
7200mAh battery (average w/ WiFi on is 8hrs)
3.5mm headphone jack

Jelly Bean Firmware including videos:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/cube-u30gt-h-android-…

Comes with free Fedex 2 day delivery. The following code brings the price down to $183ish (AUD):
Code: fb2012fiver
If you're OK with it, my referral link:
http://www.mp4nation.net/?acc=aab3238922bcc25a6f606eb525ffdc…

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  • moolah on 27/10/2012 - 20:54
    +2

    Very tempting price. Was thinking of holding out till the Ainol quad-cores are out. Thanks for making me poorer!

    • fchis on 27/10/2012 - 22:22
      +8

      that's why we are here for :p

    • boretentsu on 28/10/2012 - 09:45

      The Ainol Novo 10 Hero 1 uses GPU GC1000 Some people say that it does not stack up to Mali 400.

      On the other hand, Ramos W30 will be using Samsung's Exynos Quad CPU with a quad Mali GPU. It'll be like a giant S3 (what the Note 10.1 was supposed to be…). Website says $200 but Aliexpress selling for ~$280. W30HD is the HD version. That looks hot!

      Edit: Ramos only have 5400mah battery! =S

    • kbp on 28/10/2012 - 12:47
      +7

      Warning I got this tablet and found out that they (Cube) replaced the IPS screen by MVA screen since last July. You can google to see how such popular company performed this stunt on its customers.

      Cube U30GTs are 20% IPS screens and 80% MVA screens. When busted, they got away with excuse "as no industry standard defined until now, it is ok to say MVA is one kind of IPS".

      With MVA screen, it has less colours and totally looks crap with viewing angle of ~130 degrees or more. I have Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note and Aurora 2 7" with IPS screen and def can tell the difference (it's even worse than normal LCD screen). IMO, the U30GT cube is now not even worth $100.

      (In addition, Facebook and Flash have never worked properly, even with custom ROMs on Android JB. Don't buy and regret.)

      • fchis on 28/10/2012 - 13:03

        where did you purchase your cube? there are fake cubes out there.

      • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 14:09
        +1

        I can confirm that the ones from mp4nation are the IPS models.
        Cube manufactured some MVA ones but they no longer manufacture MVA ones.
        Some websites try to clear out the MVA ones by reducing the price and hoping that the client doesn't complain.

        I can confirm that mp4nation ones are IPS and I can confirm that MP4nation support is awesome as I have bought over than 10 items from them so far for friends and myself.

      • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 14:14
        +1

        Furthermore They never sold MVA and claimed they were IPS.
        The MVA ones clearly say MVA on them.
        See screenshots:
        http://www.cube-tablet.com/news/30gt-with-ips-screen-or-mva-…

        However as I said this doesn't stop sellers from saying IPS and sending out a discontinued MVA.

      • erd on 28/10/2012 - 14:16

        I bought this exact same tablet from mp4nation about 2 weeks ago and it is IPS screen. Couldn't be happier with it.

      • salem on 28/10/2012 - 15:26
        +1

        The S2 and the Note both have Super AMOLED screens (the S2 has a Super AMOLED Plus), not IPS LCD.

  • _Dan_ on 27/10/2012 - 20:54

    Does it still have the wifi issue or have they addressed it in a revision? :-)

    • bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 21:02

      The WiFi issue has been addressed in the latest official firmware 1.07

      • vandlin on 27/10/2012 - 21:05

        Are there any other issues with this tablet? I was interested in the Ainol Fire/Flame for a while but the range of reported problems such as the touchscreen issues and cost/inability to send back tablets using Aus post for repair(due to Lithium-Ion restrictions) have put me off.

        • bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 21:07

          I played with it for around a week now. No issues so far.
          Wifi is quite good and fast. No drop outs.

        • Jackson on 28/10/2012 - 10:06
          +1

          The speakers is a bit tinny but it's not a big deal for me for the price

  • moolah on 27/10/2012 - 20:59

    Got this at checkout after applying code: Grand Total $189.52

    • aerona on 27/10/2012 - 21:00

      (o")o

    • bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 21:03
      +1

      The price on the website is in US, it ends up cheaper in AUD$

    • moolah on 27/10/2012 - 21:03
      +1

      Ok, fixed it. Had to change currency to AUD at top of webpage.
      AU$182.74 poorer now

  • mr_vino89 on 27/10/2012 - 21:03
    +5

    i prefer Ainol lol :p

  • GreenGuava on 27/10/2012 - 21:03
    +2

    With the Nexus 10 rumoured to be around the corner, if you're not desperate for a tablet right now, it might be a good idea to see what kind of price point Google decide to offer it at.

    • bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 21:06
      +2

      I highly Doubt the Nexus 10 would sell for less than $400.

    • moolah on 27/10/2012 - 21:06
      +2

      It will be at least $300 with that screen resolution. The barebones chinese tablets (without 3g, gps) are around the $300-$400 for a full hd/retina screen. Unless Google intends to sell it below cost price.

    • lamerthanlam on 27/10/2012 - 21:36
      +1

      If it's 450 max and has sd card slot, they'll have a customer here

      • bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 21:40

        I doubt the sd card slot, cause if they did nobody is gonna buy any other android tablet.

      • vandlin on 27/10/2012 - 21:41
        +1

        Nexus device = no expandable memory

        • stiiky on 27/10/2012 - 22:29
          +24

          Nexus= Non EXpandable User Storage

        • the discombobulated… on 27/10/2012 - 23:47
          +1

          Nexus device = no expandable memory

          I'm lost. I want to both + and neg that for accuracy. :/

  • moolah on 27/10/2012 - 21:36

    Any recommendation for a keyboard case?

    • bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 22:12

      check this one. lol
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVeygJoWmzA

      • moolah on 27/10/2012 - 23:00
        +3

        Not intending to DIY drill a hole for the rear camera myself.
        Settled for this instead at AUD 13.16 after 5% discount coupon "BuySKU-5%OFF"
        http://www.buysku.com/wholesale/Durable-PU-Protective-Case-C…

        • moolah on 28/10/2012 - 10:08
          +1

          Just realised I've been charged the wrong amount. It should've been AUD 11.72 down from AUD 12.34. I've sent the website a request to refund the extra or threaten to file a payment dispute with Paypal.

        • btubby on 01/11/2012 - 13:25

          I went for the same case (couldn't find any other options at that price). was charged US13.88 with that 5% code.

        • moolah on 01/11/2012 - 13:30

          Look at the invoice carefully mate. The 5% discount coupon code turned out to be a 5% surcharge. This was their reply to my question regarding their pricing error.

          "
          you have paid the registered fee ,so cost AUD $13.16 totally.
          your package has been sent out with tracking number xxxxxxxxxxx

          Plz log into your account to check the details of your order, or directly track the order by using "order tracking" function provided at our homepage, http://www.buysku.com/Shopping/deliveryTrack.html .

          After order sent out, for the details of your package, plz click "Clikck here" under the tracking No., or you can track here with the tracking No..http://17track.net/IndexEn.html

          Yours,
          betty
          Customer Service Team
          Buysku.com"

          This is my reply to that, "Dear Betty,

          I've been charged the wrong amount for the order. Your coupon code made the product cost more instead of giving the 5% discount as stated.

          Shipping subtotal: AUD 0.00
          Product subtotal: AUD 12.34
          Coupon: - AUD 0.62
          Order Total: AUD 13.16

          It should be AUD 11.72 after applying the coupon code. I will be making a payment dispute with Paypal on Friday if the excess, AUD 1.44 is not refunded to me by then. I have also saved the order page as evidence for Paypal.

          Regards, "

        • btubby on 01/11/2012 - 13:50
          +1

          In my case;

          Shipping subtotal: USD 0.00
          Product subtotal: USD 12.77
          Coupon: - USD 0.64
          Get a Tracking Number: USD1.49
          Order Total: USD 13.62

          5% of 12.77 = 0.64
          not sure what 'Get a Tracking Number: USD1.49' is all about. 1.50 postage I can handle

          So looks correct(ish) to me.

        • moolah on 01/11/2012 - 14:11

          Hmm, for some reason the $1.50 postage charge doesn't show up on my order details. That would explain the discrepancy. I think the "registered fee" mentioned by the customer service rep refers to the cost of sending a registered mail. Guess I'll clear the matter up with them. Thanks for the clarification.

  • fchis on 27/10/2012 - 21:44
    +1

    Good price for this tablet given it has free fedex delivery. Paid $199 two months ago. If good value is you are after, this will satisfy your need. The battery is great (can last 10 hrs in general use) but my screen has a tiny white spot and it feels like a toy to me :P

    • GreenGuava on 27/10/2012 - 22:10

      White spot? As in stuck pixel?

      • fchis on 27/10/2012 - 22:13

        Yes, that is correct. or some people might call it dead pixels. Trying dead pixel detect and fix it now. Hopefully, the problem will be goine.

        • StewBalls on 28/10/2012 - 22:39

          Speaking of pixel defects, does anybody know the policies of Cube & mp4nation regarding dead/stuck pixels?

          The thought of getting a tab with dodgy display & having to pay shipping to return it for replacement does not inspire confidence.

  • Jimpower on 27/10/2012 - 22:19

    Hi bashar20, could you comment about the battery life of this tablet?
    This is one of the lowest price I have seen on this tablet.

    • bashar20 on 27/10/2012 - 22:23

      The battery life is amazing…
      It can last a good 10 hours with normal use.

    • scrimshaw on 28/10/2012 - 00:26
      +2

      Realistically I'd say 7 hours, with screen on minimum brightness and wifi on.

      However the tablet charges very quick — you can top it up in around an hour.

      • grab_ur_freebies on 28/10/2012 - 11:06

        Thats fast charging. Does it support 1A or 2A current charger?

        • CarbonTwelve on 05/11/2012 - 09:49

          It comes with a 2A charger.

    • Jimpower on 01/11/2012 - 19:16

      Very disappointed with what I received:

      • There's a very tiny bubble on the screen (not screen protector, quite noticeable when the screen is dark.

      • The charger was defective, it was totally bend (most likely bad packaging)and can't be inserted into any powerpoint.

  • Bobbymg on 27/10/2012 - 23:26

    Bugger why i cant order :(:(:(
    I got this message

    Secure Payment Page
    Sorry, there was a problem processing your payment:
    The information sent from the merchant's site is invalid or incomplete. Please send the following information to the merchant:

    The transaction cannot be processed for one or more of the following reasons:

    The merchant account is suspended.
The order currency selected is not supported.
The authorisation mode is incorrect.
Test mode is unavailable.
The installation is not live.
    • moolah on 27/10/2012 - 23:31

      Looks like session/cookie information might have been lost along the process.
      Have you tried clearing cookies or using in-private/incognito mode?
      Check paypal primary currency is set as AUD.
      Hope that helps.

  • Bobbymg on 27/10/2012 - 23:40

    sorry my mistake
    (looks like i need new glasess)
    i cant pay with CC with AUD$ :( :(

    (RBS Worldpay: Visa & Mastercard - Payments in USD, GBP & EUR only!!!!!).

    • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 14:06

      Yeah if you are paying by CC using WorldPay then you can't set the currency in the site to AUD.
      But if you pay via paypal you should be fine with currency set to AUD.

  • fchis on 27/10/2012 - 23:45

    Reason for the sale? Might be the new release of retina screen cube 9.7". Ps no hdmi

    http://www.cube-tablet.com/cube-u9gt-v-retina-screen-u9gtv-t…

    • sane on 28/10/2012 - 09:04

      It might be the launch of the Nexus 10

      • grab_ur_freebies on 28/10/2012 - 11:08

        Or they know they will have competition with Win8 tablets officially releasing now…

        • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 14:04

          I prefer the aspect ratio of 10.1 when compared to 9.7
          Would be nice if cube release a Retina display 10.1 but doubt it will be that cheap. I recall reading somewhere that with android tabs it was cheaper to manufacture 9.7 tabs as everybody is trying to clear out 9.7 chassis or something like that.

  • eug on 27/10/2012 - 23:55
    +3

    In case it matters to anyone, the screen ratio is 16:10 rather than 16:9.

  • chid on 28/10/2012 - 00:27

    Mp4nation is great to deal with I must say in terms of customer support =)

  • scrimshaw on 28/10/2012 - 00:31
    +3

    And just in case this comes in handy, there is a step-by-step instruction for installing a rooted version of the ROM on whirlpool:

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1921801&p…

    Important to note that you do NOT use the supplied USB cable that comes with the tablet — it's known to cause issues when flashing the device.

    • vandlin on 28/10/2012 - 00:45

      So just using another usb cable is fine? They must be desperate if they want to save a few pennies on a measely cable…

      • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 14:02

        Sometimes the bundled cables can be not that good. I personally had a bad TomTom cable that kept corrupting my GPS and had to send it back 3 times and TomTom kept swabbing the GPS till 1 day I tried another cable and I was able to fix it myself.
        I guess its luck of the draw, but to be safe use a quality cable. I personally didn't have issues with bundled tablet cable.

  • b0uncyfr0 on 28/10/2012 - 00:32

    Awesome just the deal i was looking for!

  • [Deactivated] on 28/10/2012 - 02:02

    How much configuration do these require? Is it pretty much switch on and go like the nexus?

    • bonzododaband on 28/10/2012 - 09:56
      +3

      Yep just switch on, set up the gmail stuff, and off you go.

      I bought one of these earlier this year, am very happy with it and the support from the different communities on forums such as flashmyandroid. These tablets are very easy (and foolproof) to root and change roms, Jelly Bean arrived very soon for this tablet after it was announced. The screen resolution it great for web pages, and the battery life is excellent (I like that I can leave mine on standby for days without having to recharge). Cube are good at updating the firmware and the new roms keep popping up in the forums. I am not a great game player, but I loaded Asphalt 6 and it ran beautifully. The sound is poor, but adequate in a quiet room and that has been the only from my experience.
      I love my Cube!!

  • slknv on 28/10/2012 - 10:13

    I'm looking to sell my Optus mytab, upgrade to a slightly better 7" android tablet with 3G - I pretty much use it only for travelling and putting in prepaid SIM cards, perfect size as a travel tablet . How does this one look - http://www.mp4nation.net/tablets-phones/islim-a10-3g-built-i…

    Or can anyone else suggest a 7" tablet with 3G any cheaper?

    (Already got an iPhone and ipad, not really keen on getting the ipad mini!)

    • scrimshaw on 28/10/2012 - 15:14

      There probably is no cheaper… $165 for a 7" 3G tablet is already quite cheap. However you get what you pay for — that tablet is only a 1ghz single core with 512mb RAM and 5 hour battery (probably less).

  • Kokee on 28/10/2012 - 10:56
    +1

    Thank you very much Bashar20 for sharing this awesome deal here ! just bought this deal :)

    • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 13:59
      +1

      You are welcome. hope you enjoy the tablet. I personally think its good value for money and way better than the Aldi rubbish tablet which I need to return back to aldi tomorrow.

      • Kokee on 04/11/2012 - 11:23

        I'm Using Cube from the last 4 5 days and it's running flawlessly. At this price, you can't find a better tablet ! Thanks once again. What I'm looking for next is IPod touch, do you know any good deal ? :)

  • devank on 28/10/2012 - 11:44

    Optus offered Galaxy Tab 10.1 on 2G plan for $9.90 p/m when I signed up for a mobile plan. I thought that was good value. If you are getting a mobile plan then you may want to try for the Tablet too.

  • quicksion on 28/10/2012 - 13:20
    -1

    Good price for 10" tablet, but I will pass this and wait for nexus 32 gigs

    • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 14:16

      It really comes down to choosing between a 7 or 10.1 screen.
      For me a 7 is too small, for some its perfect.

      • StewBalls on 28/10/2012 - 22:59

        I'm considering surgery to have my hip/leg adjusted so I can kick myself in the arse for not buying a GT7.7 when I could have gotten one price matched at OW during the DSE sale for ~$250 IIRC. :'(

        I had one in my hot little hands & the wife vetoed the buy. She's put quite a dampener on my spending of late by dangling the carrot of a USA/Hawaii holiday around Xmas time/NY! Now I'll have to take my trusty old SGT travelling with me… :S

  • Whomastadon on 28/10/2012 - 14:38

    Just wondering what you guys do with these tablets besides browsing internet and media? Are there specific apps you use or something?

  • jtc13 on 28/10/2012 - 16:16
    +1

    I bought one today. I will let you know how it all goes once I receive it!

  • B-prince on 28/10/2012 - 16:26

    Does it have access to the full play store?

    • bashar20 on 28/10/2012 - 16:57
      +1

      it does, comes preinstalled.

  • paul_5666 on 28/10/2012 - 17:41
    +1

    I ordered two! Such a great price and seems like a good device. Thanks OP!

  • G-Dawg on 28/10/2012 - 19:26
    +1

    Thanks OP. I too now have a tablet coming that I don't really need… :)

  • mrobbo56 on 28/10/2012 - 22:31

    Thx op. just bought one. How do you update it to jelly bean 4.1?

  • chid on 29/10/2012 - 00:05
    +1

    Thanks for being so helpful OP, :D

  • Bullion78 on 29/10/2012 - 03:56

    can anybody who has previously purchased comment on shipping times with this website? thanks

    • bashar20 on 29/10/2012 - 09:44

      It arrives in Sydney in 2Days. Sometimes it takes a few more days for them to deliver it from Sydney to my address in Sydney lol.

  • Tiberius on 29/10/2012 - 07:33

    Purchased the unit but forgot the discount code, have sent them an email to ask to refund the difference, hopefully they will pick up on this.

  • dddp on 29/10/2012 - 08:52

    wish they had a 3g/4g version

  • btubby on 29/10/2012 - 09:43

    Awesome. Was after a good, large screen wifi android tablet at a good price.
    This wins so ordered.
    Good specs, but what is a 'G-sensor'? Is that for robot sex?

  • econzune on 29/10/2012 - 10:23

    I am looking for a 7 inch 3G + Call Android device with decent battery and speed. Can anybody point me to a device?

  • MasterScythe on 29/10/2012 - 10:33
    +1

    Love this tablet!!!!!

    in stock form its flawless; i've bought 4 of the 'latest batch'.

    Its also the easiest to open. I added some felt tape to make everything more 'solid' and a small copper block over the thermal tape to keep it cooler.

    It didnt need it, I just do things like that.

    BUYBUYBUY!

    • fchis on 29/10/2012 - 14:06

      I thought you were meant to say BYE BYE BYE!

  • cwan on 29/10/2012 - 11:50

    Does anyone know if this would be able to handle letting me watch online flash videos on the TV via HDMI without lagging?

  • mike uni on 29/10/2012 - 11:56

    I do not recommend these units, both my mate and I purchased devices.
    whilst the unit is ok, the batteries are useless, and have failed (6 weeks old)
    When the charger is plugged in they work ok. pull the charger and the battery dies instantly.
    Multiple emails to the vendor has them offering to sell a replacement battery, so much for a warranty.

    • vandlin on 29/10/2012 - 12:49

      Where did you buy it from?

  • mike uni on 29/10/2012 - 13:02

    We both bought them from SPEMall, each purchase was weeks apart, so doubt it was a batch issue.
    http://www.spemall.com/
    the company appears to be called China Electronics wholesale.

    Caveat emptor gents (let the buyer beware).

    The units are good, fast the only issue is the crap dead batteries, and that's a pretty major issue.
    Also don't bother buying the case with a keyboard built in, you have to use converters and it would be easy to damage the connections.

    • bashar20 on 29/10/2012 - 13:23

      This deal is from mp4nation and not SPEMAIL. I don't think that your bad experience warrants giving this deal a negative.

      • CarbonTwelve on 29/10/2012 - 15:30
        +2

        If it's a fault with the product then it's a fair enough neg. Personally I've seen a lot of people who are happy with them, so I'm not put off, but I certainly think his neg is valid.

  • mike uni on 29/10/2012 - 13:27

    Bashar20 fair enough

    I guess the fact that they all come out of the same factory is irrelevant.

    Batteries from the same supplier is irrelevant.

    Again for the record i state "Caveat Emptor" (buyer beware)

    If people can give examples of mp4nation's customer service, and warranty replacement examples then great.

  • paul_5666 on 29/10/2012 - 13:58
    +1

    I have just been advised by V.J. from MP4Nation that the sale on this item will end today! Get in quick!!

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