tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post4691014521918417766..comments2023-09-21T21:11:35.062+12:00Comments on Digital Kiwi: FGTs: How I Tried To Buy A China Phone Finale And The Sunno HDi Buying Guide (Latest update: 25th November)benedict_xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-43592624219180181702010-01-11T06:28:42.337+13:002010-01-11T06:28:42.337+13:00Dear Kiwi
i thank you so much for your blog ..
i...Dear Kiwi<br /><br />i thank you so much for your blog ..<br /><br />i found a nice phone at fastcardtech.com<br /><br />and it`s the Ciphone C6 <br /><br />do you suggest me to buy it from them ???<br /><br />thanxxxxxxxxxbf3https://www.blogger.com/profile/08134483316688706605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-3572338464854574952009-11-18T06:59:53.797+13:002009-11-18T06:59:53.797+13:00i really don't recommend you buying from this ...i really don't recommend you buying from this websites<br />since support after sell is crap<br />gps doesn't work, no fm radio that been promised<br />battery short life and take forever to rechargeanonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-23453615741257906342009-11-01T08:24:04.704+13:002009-11-01T08:24:04.704+13:00Hey Slider,
As pointed out in my reviews, there&...Hey Slider, <br /><br />As pointed out in my reviews, there's nothing you can do about the software and aesthetic flaws you mentioned. <br /><br />As for a screen protector, a HTC HD (which this phone is copied from) one should be a good fit.<br /><br />Cheers.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-25111869020497432692009-11-01T07:09:21.807+13:002009-11-01T07:09:21.807+13:00Hi Benedict,
i just got my phone, its lag a lot on...Hi Benedict,<br />i just got my phone, its lag a lot on WM 6.5 . also, screen not that sensitive, got to press couple times before executed. specially tiny keyboard even got hard time w/ stylus. do you know website free apps such virtual keyboard, games, touch flo 3d like, etc? do you know where to find fit screen protector? get rid of 'sunno' letter by replace front panel w/ original Htc?slidernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-74690728408154417392009-10-28T13:38:23.935+13:002009-10-28T13:38:23.935+13:00Hey Slider,
I sent my phone back for a replaceme...Hey Slider, <br /><br />I sent my phone back for a replacement one since they admitted that some models couldn't be upgraded from WinMo 6.1. <br /><br />Will have the full story once they give me the new one but it's gonna take awhile as the email I received from them just yesterday confirming that they've gotten the phone (even though I sent my phone back a fortnight ago) hinted that there are a number of people in line for a replacement. <br /><br />Let's hope the newer buyers like you are in the same line too.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-5860059841422886042009-10-28T10:48:26.367+13:002009-10-28T10:48:26.367+13:00hi benedict,
did they replace your phone w/ new ro...hi benedict,<br />did they replace your phone w/ new rom 6.5?<br />ordered mine,they promised wm6.5 &gps software but haven't arrive since 15 days ago. how's camera quality? is that real 5mp?slidernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-61922825374920718772009-10-24T09:27:39.474+13:002009-10-24T09:27:39.474+13:00Glad you found the reviews useful, I heard the new...Glad you found the reviews useful, I heard the new phones will come with a pre-installed gps program so you should get what you need out of the phone. <br /><br />I've been using SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 on my old unit and it works pretty well. The problem is keyboard input so am hoping WinMo 6.5 will provide a better experience. <br /><br />Thanks for spreading the word btw. :)benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-55102384627949439052009-10-24T09:01:09.199+13:002009-10-24T09:01:09.199+13:00thanks for the update. i had a lengthy chat sessio...thanks for the update. i had a lengthy chat session with the guy from fastcardtech. he seems to remember you well! :-p<br /><br />anyways, i told him that i will also be doing a youtube video on the package that i get and the phone, so everything better be good. uhh yea.. said that for all *that's* worth!<br /><br />the big thing i'm looking at is the ui. you show spb mobile shell. i'm also interested in the touchflo 3d. the guy at the website said that its "possible" for me to request that when i get my phone. really the big thing that's got me into this phone is the gps chip. if *that* fails, then the phone is a total bust for me. we'll see how it goes...<br /><br />i might just point readers from my blog to yours for an additional point of view. you did a great job summarizing the phone and the purchasing mechanism. no need for me to rehash that. so keep a look out...Bipin Senhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620931115465174916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-39066807300829925382009-10-06T08:58:11.547+13:002009-10-06T08:58:11.547+13:00Thanks for the info. SPB Shell 3.5 looks nice but ...Thanks for the info. SPB Shell 3.5 looks nice but I've been hearing problems with the interface. Best wait till they get the bugs sorted out. <br /><br />I'm still waiting for them to get back to me with Windows Mobile 6.5 though. They've not said anything so far and I'm starting to think that buying from FastCardTech was a rip-off.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-31715375488683691312009-10-06T08:07:44.721+13:002009-10-06T08:07:44.721+13:00That alternate UI you talk about is SPB SHELL 3 bu...That alternate UI you talk about is SPB SHELL 3 but now SPB SHELL 3.5 is out, much better. Also take a look at Pointui UI, even better ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-40411808178928958362009-09-22T08:42:55.150+12:002009-09-22T08:42:55.150+12:00Have updated the post with the problems I've e...Have updated the post with the problems I've encountered. Have lost faith in the way FastCardTech does its business. Am waiting for them to respond to my questions but until then, I'm retracting my recommendation of purchasing from them.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-77065161920044787652009-09-21T22:53:06.107+12:002009-09-21T22:53:06.107+12:00Interesting. Please let us know how you go with 6....Interesting. Please let us know how you go with 6.5 mate. U have been the best source of info :DSund00bienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-83508228933356001602009-09-21T06:44:05.068+12:002009-09-21T06:44:05.068+12:00There is a problem with the phones right now. Some...There is a problem with the phones right now. Some can't use the Windows Mobile 6.5 rom so I'd advise everyone to hang tight and hold your orders first before it has been resolved.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-55644276437640990622009-09-20T23:28:11.064+12:002009-09-20T23:28:11.064+12:00Can anyone upload WM6.5 for this phone?
I don`t ha...Can anyone upload WM6.5 for this phone?<br />I don`t have bought it by fastcardtech. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-51888074514736650542009-09-19T08:41:48.950+12:002009-09-19T08:41:48.950+12:00ok thanks for info... actually I dont want it with...ok thanks for info... actually I dont want it with that Sunno logo :( so I will waitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-52407450247961266002009-09-19T06:14:05.223+12:002009-09-19T06:14:05.223+12:00It does come with the Sunno Logo and I will hold o...It does come with the Sunno Logo and I will hold off buying the phone for now, events have changed and I will explain more in a later article.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-7900385059002109702009-09-17T09:39:03.937+12:002009-09-17T09:39:03.937+12:00So that now the phone come with SUNNO logo on it o...So that now the phone come with SUNNO logo on it or no? I really dont want that. Anyone please confirm, what is the reality now. In answers thay say no, but this one was with it....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-79026022008349416242009-09-15T20:41:22.591+12:002009-09-15T20:41:22.591+12:00Wow that sucks.
Sounds like you've gotten an ...Wow that sucks. <br />Sounds like you've gotten an older model, best send it back cause if the Windows 6.5 upgrade is real you'll be looking a slower performance. <br />As for the UI, it was pre-activated, had to download the weather program though.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-51536480003755968752009-09-15T20:37:57.914+12:002009-09-15T20:37:57.914+12:00I just recived my phone and damn man, mine only ha...I just recived my phone and damn man, mine only has a 401mhz procceosr and the velocity sensor doesnt work properlly. God damn ebay haha. <br />Gotta send it back. <br />But i am kinda happy with the phone exclusive of that. The alternative IU is very nice. Did you have to "activate it" ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-13843268140920935152009-09-07T18:19:03.139+12:002009-09-07T18:19:03.139+12:00Hello there jaguerra777,
The phone I bought does ...Hello there jaguerra777,<br /><br />The phone I bought does not come with a FM radio feature. <br /><br />Cheers<br />Benbenedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-54833043823953439662009-09-07T01:17:43.827+12:002009-09-07T01:17:43.827+12:00hi,
I yust buy this phone too, the seller confirm...hi,<br /><br />I yust buy this phone too, the seller confirm thath it have FM radio, ¿is that true?,<br /><br />Regard´sUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729250923283886950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-61728627856854740152009-09-05T07:13:05.906+12:002009-09-05T07:13:05.906+12:00No worries mate. Glad you find it useful. :)No worries mate. Glad you find it useful. :)benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-61817600126236303792009-09-05T01:09:31.376+12:002009-09-05T01:09:31.376+12:00Gday again,
Thanks so much for the info mate. I ...Gday again, <br /><br />Thanks so much for the info mate. I really appreicate the info you have provided on this blog. With out the info i would have been "beached as" :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-63426511783897803322009-09-04T07:11:29.167+12:002009-09-04T07:11:29.167+12:00Hey dude,
It doesn't, despite the site sayin...Hey dude, <br /><br />It doesn't, despite the site saying that they do. The only holes on the phone are the microphone and a mini-usb port for charging the phone and plugging the (included) mini-usb headphones.benedict_xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853873192404898730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74543054996179307.post-88565868931428933832009-09-04T00:14:43.940+12:002009-09-04T00:14:43.940+12:00Gday mate,
Im seriously considering getting one o...Gday mate,<br /><br />Im seriously considering getting one of these.. I would jsut like to confirm if it does come with a 2.5mm jack ? cheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com