Code Etex98p takes the price down to £132.74 (see Post #5).
CPU: Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 (Intel Atom X5-Z8300) 64bit Quad Core 1.44GHz, up to 1.84GHz is equipped with better performance, delivering plenty of power for multitasking and fueling casual games and movies GPU: Intel HD Graphic Gen8 processor is better and faster in playing games and watching videos than the previous generation RAM + ROM: 4GB + 64GB offers ultra-fast surfing online, video playing and 3D gaming experience enhanced with DDR3L memory which makes all applications faster. Whether it is needed for work, study or play, it will suit your all needs TF card (MicroSD): Up to 128GB (not included) Windows 10 + Android 5.1 system: The latest dual system with more excellent interface, compatibility and running effect 9.7 inch screen: 2048 x 1536 (264ppi) IPS retina screen offers good experience for watching videos and browsing the Web Dual cameras: 2.0MP back camera with auto focus makes HD video recording and video calls more clearly and vividly. And you will be surprised at 2.0MP front camera for selfie 8000mAh battery: Can meet the current, power and the temperature and increase the performance dynamically Bluetooth 4.0: Supports fast transmission of data, pictures and files, and more faster than Bluetooth 3.0 HDMI output: You could use a HDMI cable to connect your tablet to output the tablet display onto TV screens, monitors or projectors, creating your personal home theater OTG Function: Can connect with keyboard, mouse, projector and so on Gravity sensing system: Can fluently and sensitively run various applications Other functions: WiFi/MP3/MP4/Calendar/Calculator supported Android OS supports downloading recording software by yourself
(Also from topazz, with additional useful comments about Gearbest in Post #21) "Chinese sellers usually provide a UK mains plug adapter for free but no harm in asking for one when you order."
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AndyRoyd
23 Apr 164#6
Good price, but potentially v expensive for an item with effectively no warranty, plus not only is there the potential of being hit for VAT-related import fee (VAT + handling fee = total circa £35) but the price is precariously close to £135 Customs Duty threshold, esp if Customs randomly decide the price is calc'd including currency conversion fees and / or refuse to consider the discount voucher. Difficult decision. https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
Alternatively the Onda V919 Air CH Windows 10 (GOLD 4GB RAM 64GB ROM 9.7 inch QXGA IPS Retina Screen Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 64bit Quad Core 1.44GHz Cameras Bluetooth 4.0) is still available from China at £128.07 http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_261205.html
Code Etex98p applied here:
From the Gearbest email:
AndyRoyd
23 Apr 164#6
Good price, but potentially v expensive for an item with effectively no warranty, plus not only is there the potential of being hit for VAT-related import fee (VAT + handling fee = total circa £35) but the price is precariously close to £135 Customs Duty threshold, esp if Customs randomly decide the price is calc'd including currency conversion fees and / or refuse to consider the discount voucher. Difficult decision. https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
louiselouise to AndyRoyd
23 Apr 161#7
Chris at TechTablets (in the Youtube video at 0:41 https://youtu.be/4GENwG90Y_k?t=41 ) says the parcel has a declaration on it for $21 US and there were no taxes, but I have no experience of buying from Gearbest.
Edit: Woops, it's actually from Banggood, but Gearbest do the same.
KiNG
23 Apr 16#8
wouldn't mind getting one but taking risk of getting hit with customs. thought customs was just £18 ?
Seller will habitually state low value on the parcel's external customs sticker, but if customs decide to check contents it would not take a genuius to realise that a tablet is worth more than 21USD. Customs staff are unlikely to spend ages researching how much the item costs, but if they visit Gearbest website they will see non-discounted cost of 141GBP and charge import/customs fees accordingly. Suppose there may be an appeal process, but already it sounds like incredible hassle.
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Code Etex98p takes the price down to £132.74 (see Post #5).
CPU: Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 (Intel Atom X5-Z8300) 64bit Quad Core 1.44GHz, up to 1.84GHz is equipped with better performance, delivering plenty of power for multitasking and fueling casual games and movies
GPU: Intel HD Graphic Gen8 processor is better and faster in playing games and watching videos than the previous generation
RAM + ROM: 4GB + 64GB offers ultra-fast surfing online, video playing and 3D gaming experience enhanced with DDR3L memory which makes all applications faster. Whether it is needed for work, study or play, it will suit your all needs
TF card (MicroSD): Up to 128GB (not included)
Windows 10 + Android 5.1 system: The latest dual system with more excellent interface, compatibility and running effect
9.7 inch screen: 2048 x 1536 (264ppi) IPS retina screen offers good experience for watching videos and browsing the Web
Dual cameras: 2.0MP back camera with auto focus makes HD video recording and video calls more clearly and vividly. And you will be surprised at 2.0MP front camera for selfie
8000mAh battery: Can meet the current, power and the temperature and increase the performance dynamically
Bluetooth 4.0: Supports fast transmission of data, pictures and files, and more faster than Bluetooth 3.0
HDMI output: You could use a HDMI cable to connect your tablet to output the tablet display onto TV screens, monitors or projectors, creating your personal home theater
OTG Function: Can connect with keyboard, mouse, projector and so on
Gravity sensing system: Can fluently and sensitively run various applications
Other functions: WiFi/MP3/MP4/Calendar/Calculator supported
Android OS supports downloading recording software by yourself
(Thanks to topazz) "...i can recommend this case from BangGood at £5.32 delivered. http://www.banggood.com/PU-Leather-Folding-Stand-Case-for-Teclast-X98-Air-III-p-1009389.html The X98 + has the same dimensions and cut outs as the X98 Air III and is a perfect fit."
(Also from topazz, with additional useful comments about Gearbest in Post #21) "Chinese sellers usually provide a UK mains plug adapter for free but no harm in asking for one when you order."
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https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
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Forum discussion: http://techtablets.com/teclast-x98-plus/forum/
Alternatively the Onda V919 Air CH Windows 10 (GOLD 4GB RAM 64GB ROM 9.7 inch QXGA IPS Retina Screen Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 64bit Quad Core 1.44GHz Cameras Bluetooth 4.0) is still available from China at £128.07 http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_261205.html
Onda V919 Air CH Dual Boot £151.42 (was £136.99 last night, bah) http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_320306.html
From the Gearbest email:
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
Edit: Woops, it's actually from Banggood, but Gearbest do the same.
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty