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7" Ainol Novo 7 Crystal Quad Core Android 4.1 Tablet PC 8GB 1GB RAM WIFI Camera - $93~ BiC

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7" Ainol Novo 7 Crystal Quad Core Android 4.1 Tablet PC 8GB 1GB RAM WIFI Camera - $93~ BiC
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Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 21:09 buyincoins.com (3288 clicks)
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Great spec'ed tablet for the price IMO.
You must apply the coupon code to get the 6% off which brings it down to around $93 shipped.
I really don't need another tablet but am considering an impulse purchase if I'm feeling generous enough on myself.

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  • shrapnelreloaded on 02/04/2013 - 21:13

    what's a nandflash?

    • Sirlofty on 02/04/2013 - 21:17
      +1

      Just the type of flash memory it uses. NAND refers to the logic gates that are used in the chip.

      • shrapnelreloaded on 02/04/2013 - 21:18

        thank you for the info. i wasn't familiar with nand at all.

  • shrapnelreloaded on 02/04/2013 - 21:18

    i was thinking of buying a 16gb nexus 7 until i saw this lol

    • Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 21:20
      +4

      Yes, it is a great time to purchase a tablet. A powerful quad-core and gpu for under $100 is fantastic value.

    • frewer on 04/04/2013 - 17:47

      .

  • ltwo on 02/04/2013 - 21:22
    -4

    Does anyone know of an Android app that can be used to move blocks of text around the screen?

    example:
    Display the following info on the screen
    Group 1: Aa Bb Cc Dd
    Group 2: Ee Ff Gg Hh

    I want to then easily move the elements around.
    Group 1: Aa Ff Gg Dd
    Group 2: Bb Cc Ee Hh

    etc etc

    • Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 21:28
      -1

      Shouldn't this be directed to the forums?

      • ltwo on 02/04/2013 - 21:30
        -2

        Somewhat related to the Ainol tablet because that will be my SOLE purpose for the tablet.

      • cornbeef on 02/04/2013 - 21:37
        +21

        Shouldn't this be directed to Stephen Hawking?

    • IJustKnowStuff on 03/04/2013 - 10:13
      +1

      You can get a notes program that creates floating sticky notes. Just create one for each letter group and move them around the screen.

      How's that?

  • Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 21:33

    OK, I made an impulse purchase of one as a "gift" for "someone". Can't resist the price :)
    Worked out to be $92.10 with a free gift, a bona fide gift in addition to the tablet "gift", a pair of Velcro straps. Can't complain all in all :)

  • cornbeef on 02/04/2013 - 21:38
    +3

    I hope you are that special someone in your life wolfy!

  • shrapnelreloaded on 02/04/2013 - 21:44

    how did you get it for 92.10? im seeing 93.09 for me with the coupon code

    • Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 21:50

      Currency conversion back to $AUD was exactly $92.20.

  • yada on 02/04/2013 - 21:46
    +4

    Sorry, not into Ainol. Not my thing. Nexus 7 is the go.

    • bob_wangkar on 02/04/2013 - 21:47
      +1

      It may be the go, but not everyone can afford it. This is still good value, albeit a horrible name.

      • Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 21:51
        +5

        Almost as bad as your name bob. Haha, had to say it!

        • lead_org on 03/04/2013 - 10:43

          bob is a fantastic name… wangkar, sounds like…. just kidding… got the ainol-nator.. great buy at this price.

    • quickling on 02/04/2013 - 21:53
      +3

      I second this one. Never ainol again.

      • Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 21:57
        +11

        Were you ainoly violated?

        • quickling on 02/04/2013 - 22:03
          +5

          yes I was.

      • deal88 on 02/04/2013 - 22:06
        +1

        Bad ainol experience?

        • vash12 on 03/04/2013 - 09:28
          +2

          7inch Ainol is not enough, need a bigger Ainol

  • ballsofsteel on 02/04/2013 - 22:03
    +3

    Never tried ainol before. hows the real life battery life on these machines

    • dnnnnnnnnng on 02/04/2013 - 22:05

      Depends on what will you use it for. I get plenty of life browsing / watching videos. Had mine since release day.

    • Windows7forever on 02/04/2013 - 22:09
      +1

      3700mah is a pretty large capacity. just don't expect the rated 10 hrs and you'll cover your requirements, think 3-4 hrs of effective usage time.

      • David Hasslehoff on 02/04/2013 - 22:12

        my aurora lasted a full 10 hours during a recent flight os

        • scrimshaw on 02/04/2013 - 23:08

          Was the screen even on continually for 10 hours?
          My Cube U30GT will not even last past 5.5 hrs, and it has a 7000mah battery.

        • David Hasslehoff on 03/04/2013 - 06:43

          yeah 10 hours continually but I was watching low res avi movies

    • edgar28 on 02/04/2013 - 23:11

      elf 2 around 7 to 8 hrs.
      full online game around 6hrs.

      after using CM10, lost around 30 min, but better performance. I used the stock ROM for almost 6 months then decided to change

      that's AMLogic, this ATM chip just a bit worrying for me.

      but for 93… i guess it's ok

  • jackspratt on 02/04/2013 - 23:20
    +18

    After reading far too many juvenile OzB comments on Ainol products over an extended period of time, I have got to question why the moderators allow this to continue.

    It completely diverts attention from the product that is being featured, and adds nothing for those who are searching (and expecting) a bargain.

    Perhaps a bit of growing up all round is required.

    Fire away.

    • plasmapuff on 02/04/2013 - 23:45
      +5

      Why be so Ainolly retentive?

      Getting real- good summary/review here
      http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/40523-new-ainol-crystal-here…
      http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/38581-ainol-novo-7-crystal-r…

      Appears to have Cm10.1 nightlies :)

      • jackspratt on 02/04/2013 - 23:51
        -3

        Bingo!

      • dirtybird on 03/04/2013 - 08:46

        Good reviews thanks.

      • edgar28 on 03/04/2013 - 08:52
        +1

        Wrong product. Amlogic vs ATM
        I got crystal its good. But this is crystal 2

        No source = no CM…. or proper CM

        • carpecrash on 03/04/2013 - 15:45

          Is this actually the crystal 2 for sale?

        • edgar28 on 03/04/2013 - 23:32

          anyway, it's quad core - crystal 2 (ATM chip).
          Since i own a crystal 1 (AMLogic chip)

          I know it is confusing, the official ainol call it Crystal quad……. some reviewer call it crystal 2

    • LolwutMikka on 02/04/2013 - 23:45

      YES, DAD

      • jackspratt on 02/04/2013 - 23:52
        -3

        Bingo +1

        • ProspectiveDarkness on 03/04/2013 - 00:37
          +3

          You've made your point - no need to be condescending about it.

    • hyk000 on 03/04/2013 - 00:36
      +6

      Isn't an Ainol tablet a suppository?

      • jackspratt on 03/04/2013 - 01:16
        +2

        Possibly - but only for those who can't spell/read.

    • Kill Joy on 03/04/2013 - 09:54

      Its a tradition now, as much as many despise it. I personally can't stand it sometimes, but I think i'd be sadder to see it go, given the history.

    • Jackson on 03/04/2013 - 15:54
      -1

      One should be grown up before trying ainol IMO

    • Windows7forever on 03/04/2013 - 22:00

      My entire existence is wholly dependent on a daily dose of healthy Ainol jokes. Please don't take away my will to live(or my jokes).

  • jeeg on 02/04/2013 - 23:45

    I m looking to get a 7" tablet too. How is this ainol vs the kindle fire for instance? Both are 8gb and both has IPS screen…

    • scrimshaw on 03/04/2013 - 00:17
      +2

      While the Kindle fire has superior build quality, it has it's own share of limitations.
      I wouldn't get the Kindle Fire, it has no proper market access outside of the USA and would require some workarounds. It also lacks an SD card slot, meaning that the user accessible memory is probably around 4-5 gigs, which is all you get in terms of storage

      Besides, a kindle fire comes very close to the price point of a Google Nexus 7, which is many times better than a Fire.

    • hixx101 on 03/04/2013 - 09:53

      Don't get a kindle fire, way too limited

  • cannedhams on 03/04/2013 - 00:27

    I keep reading that the Ainols still have issues with wifi reception being a bit iffy. Is this still the case?

    • scrimshaw on 03/04/2013 - 00:33

      I think that issue was confined to the Aurora II and some other models with a aluminium backing that blocked radio reception.

      This is a new batch of Crystal (previous version had a dual core AMlogic CPU) so I'm not certain if it would have wifi issues.

      • quickling on 03/04/2013 - 08:06

        This is the problem my ainol has. The experience to get it fixed has not been a good one.

  • hyk000 on 03/04/2013 - 00:35
    +2

    Mates whole family has Ainol hero tabs and no issues at all.

  • bargaino on 03/04/2013 - 00:50

    No mention of GPS or Google Play access in the specs.

    • snajper on 03/04/2013 - 10:23
      +2

      no bt or gps

  • mycosys on 03/04/2013 - 00:53

    there are better than 7% discount codes round for BIC if you hunt a bit.
    Ainol tablets are great, my aurora has taken a whole heap of abuse.
    Have bought heaps from BIC and it always arrives quickly, but the one time something was broken i got no reply.

  • mycosys on 03/04/2013 - 00:58
    +5

    http://www.merimobiles.com/ainol-novo7-crystal-quad-core-7-i…
    currently $95 at merimobiles who will even pay half of return postage for warranty issues, tho i would probably go for the hyundai t7 with the MASSIVELY more powerful Exynos 4412 for $138 http://www.merimobiles.com/hyundai-t7-exynos-4412-quad-core-…
    prices include all quad cores being $10 off atm http://www.merimobiles.com/quad-core/

    • shrapnelreloaded on 03/04/2013 - 01:24

      nvm, didn't see the code, thx.

    • cannedhams on 03/04/2013 - 07:43

      The reviews say that this has a plastic (not glass) screen. Is that the case with the Ainols as well?

      Edit to add, sorry, it seems they have a glass screen, not gorilla glass though.

  • PJC on 03/04/2013 - 06:13

    HTTP 403 Forbidden

  • ycon on 03/04/2013 - 07:27

    Do these come with a proper warranty? How about build quality & app compatibility- Are these legitimate concerns?

    This is an 8gb version with a res of 1024x600, and no bluetooth- so for a little over double you can get the Nexus 32GB with 1280x800, and a huge amount software support/compatibility…

    For me the only benefit of this over the nexus is price, expandable memory and HDMI capabilities. Otherwise not worth the headache for me.

  • anthman on 03/04/2013 - 08:38
    -1

    why not get the second version for $6 more…

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/98570

    but then again, why not get the venus for a further $26 and you get (16gb, 1280x800, bigger battery)

    • edgar28 on 03/04/2013 - 08:57

      This is crystal 2 . I.e quad core

  • vash12 on 03/04/2013 - 08:41
    -5

    Love to give an Ainol to my wife, but she said its too small for her. Will give her a bigger Ainol now.

    • PainToad on 03/04/2013 - 13:05

      So original. Tell me some more jokes please. How about something involving a chicken crossing a road?

  • Flyingmoo on 03/04/2013 - 09:35
    +1

    I bought a Venus back in Jan and its rubbish. The screen is terrible and so unresponsive, its so (even for a quad-core), and it struggles to play video files. So unless Ainol improves their parts (Which i doubt for this price) i would stay away.

    It was so bad i ended up getting a Nexus 7 and it was easily worth the extra price.

    • edgar28 on 03/04/2013 - 10:40

      Read some review the quad core vs dual core.
      ATM chip quad core VS AMLogic dual core - same speed for most app
      benchmark - Quad is a winner
      Movie - Same speed or worse (due to driver)

      verdict - pay extra for unknown future proof and less battery life.

      current app performance for Nexus 7 and AMLogic dual core - 15-20% better. Hence many people pay for ainol with a lot less cost and sacrifice the 15% performance.

      • edgar28 on 03/04/2013 - 15:21

        The Cortex-A5 processor provides full instruction and feature compatibility with the higher performance Cortex-A8, Cortex-A9, and Cortex-A15 processors

  • DEvok on 03/04/2013 - 13:43

    Can't compare this is any iPads, how about this and nexus 7' which is better? Also is the response time for this thing any good? Don't really like slow screens….

  • ufoninja on 03/04/2013 - 15:02

    Waring Anecdote Ahead I bought 4 tablets from buy in coins ($600) and they absolutely screwed me. They sen't me totally dead on arrival obviously repacked tablets then when i tried to return they lied to me and tried to block a return.

    Be aware that you cannot return these via Australia post as they wont carry Li batteries, so you have to return via private carrier for $50-100 Buy in coins will refuse to pay for this and claim it costs "$10" to ship a box Australia to China, even though they knowingly sent you faulty, repackaged goods. end anecdote

    • Jackson on 03/04/2013 - 19:27
      +1

      My BIC experience wasn't that bad, I had a slight issue with one unit, they gave me a small refund, it wasn't a big issue.

      however don't expect anything regarding warranty.

      the other complaint I have is probably Australian customs. I have a feeling the open everything, screw up all the packaging, shove shit in backwards, upside down, don't pack the accessories back in and leave them floating in the mail bag. Pack of @$$holes if u ask me

    • Windows7forever on 03/04/2013 - 21:58

      So all 4 tablets they sent you were faulty?
      How did you know they were repackaged?

      Don't know if they intentionally "screwed you", but the return shipping cost sounded like a deal killer!(although it is out of their hands).

      Let's hope their QC is good enough to prevent any more DOAs because it shouldn't happen if they test everything before it leaves the factory in China.

      • Jackson on 11/04/2013 - 15:43

        Not at all, all the tablets worked, and all accessories were there. However as the local geek, when you tell people they can have a good experience with chinese items, and then you turn up with their tablets f'd up packaging, it doesn't fill them with confidence.

        the packaging definitely wouldn't have left the factory like that, and it had stickers all over it saying it was Chinese customs.

  • snajper on 03/04/2013 - 21:30

    while ainol has probably better reliability then most chinese tablets,it is draw of luck as you are really screwed if it is DOA. if you get a working one that it is very good value for money. i still have my Auroura I with IPS screen and work perfectly well considering it gets used 6-8 hours a day.
    Went today to OW to check out Nexus 7 as i am very interested, luck of sd card slot is really a massive minus and the screen seems to be just ok. not as vibrant as my aurora screen…. soi didnt get it.

  • carpecrash on 04/04/2013 - 14:34

    My gf's bday is on the 15th and i ordered it yesterday! i hope i receive it in time! :(

    • yada on 04/04/2013 - 22:27
      -3

      your gf will love ainol

      • carpecrash on 06/04/2013 - 09:50

        well done

        • vash12 on 06/04/2013 - 10:33

          Its only 7inch, she might be disappointed.

  • carpecrash on 04/04/2013 - 14:36

    What about good/cheap cases??? Any recommendations??

  • toffee on 19/04/2013 - 23:58

    Has anyone had theirs delivered yet? Says its by Hong Kong Post but the tracking number doesn't work - been a week since I've had the tracking number.

    • DrPayne1990 on 25/04/2013 - 12:33

      I haven't got mine yet. Hope it ain't lost in the mail :P

      • DrPayne1990 on 26/04/2013 - 12:24

        Got it today, runs nicely. Now just have to wait for a developer to make a custom rom.

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