iPro Store UK Budget Smartphone

Rusty!

It'll be pretty easy to install GApps onto that phone I should imagine, I bet it has a root shell by default.

Problem with the OSD is that it's completely locked down at the moment, no root, no unlock, no fun.

Kernel_Sanders

Like me, the OP seems to be seeking a cheap dual-sim unlocked smartphone with a massive screen. I've been considering this 4.3" offering for £99.99 post paid; is the brand at&t? I know it's only 2.3, but that's advanced enough to use BBC iPlayer. Like the OP, I'm struggling to find a review.
I'm replacing my 2006 MDA Vario (WM5!)and know little about today's smartphones, so could I have your opinions please?

Edit: This comes direct from China, and if it arrives damaged you have to pay the postage back! We offer free repairing service within 1 year of purchase. For the first 2 months of purchase, we will pay one way shipping cost (from China to your location). After 2 months of purchase, the buyer need to pay 2 ways of shipping cost...... Buyers are responsible for the returning shipping costs under any circumstances.

Rusty!

AT&T is an American network operator, not the brand. The 'brand' is 'Pikie Chinese Knock Off', designed to look like a bit like a Sony handset, but with HTC lookalike Android skin.

MillicentBystander

You lot are braver than I - I just wouldn't have the guts to risk buying a mobile from China! If you want dual sim can't you just get a dual sim converter?

Kernel_Sanders

MillicentBystander wrote: »

You lot are braver than I - I just wouldn't have the guts to risk buying a mobile from China! If you want dual sim can't you just get a dual sim converter?

I'm not, it's just that I didn't realize it was a foreign vendor when I first posted. I guess the term 'cellphone' should have been a big clue!

I never even knew dual sim converters existed, so thanks for that info.

I think I might go for the Huawei G300. Is it likely to get any cheaper when the other carriers start selling it?

MillicentBystander

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

I'm not, it's just that I didn't realize it was a foreign vendor when I first posted. I guess the term 'cellphone' should have been a big clue!

I never even knew dual sim converters existed, so thanks for that info.

I think I might go for the Huawei G300. Is it likely to get any cheaper when the other carriers start selling it?

That's the $64,000 dollar question! Who knows but my personal opinion is that it may actually get more expensive as I have a feeling Vodafone may be subsidising it during its exclusive period in order to further their business (it's locked to them when you get it but I got an unlock code for a fiver from ebay and it worked like a dream!). My wife thinks the phone is the business and I certainly think it's 'worth' way more than £100! The Gorilla glass is definitely worth having as well! HTH.

IKM

Thanks to all who replied. The iPro phone is still a bit of a mystery - still can't find any reviews no one has replied claiming to own one. Looking at the specs in more detail the screen resolution of 400 x 800 and processor speed of 1Ghz are the same as the Huwaei G300 so despite the smaller screen it's probably a better buy at £70 less though there is the cost and inconvenience of unlocking and maybe updating the ROM to Android 4 at some stage. Also with the Huawei G300 you can read the reviews and other users comments and you know exactly what you are getting.

MillicentBystander

IKM wrote: »

Thanks to all who replied. The iPro phone is still a bit of a mystery - still can't find any reviews no one has replied claiming to own one. Looking at the specs in more detail the screen resolution of 400 x 800 and processor speed of 1Ghz are the same as the Huwaei G300 so despite the smaller screen it's probably a better buy at £70 less though there is the cost and inconvenience of unlocking and maybe updating the ROM to Android 4 at some stage. Also with the Huawei G300 you can read the reviews and other users comments and you know exactly what you are getting.

With regards to unlocking, I purchased a code off ebay for £4.99, it arrived by email 12 hours later, I input the 12 digit code as instructed and sim free with no hassle at all. Android 4/Ice Cream Sandwich free update is officially on its way very soon.. For £100, it's an absolute cracker.