Hi12 worth it? Any problems? Shipping?

[Ditas Veg]

Hello, since I bought mu Chuwi also for reading mags I think I can give a good answer.

I am an avid digital reader, for books I prefer my kindle and only occasionally my Note 3 oe iPad mini…but for magazines, newspapers and comics…I really needed something more, I was really fed up with the pinching out and the zooming…and I don’t like that “tablet-friendly” page formats newspapers offer…I want to see the real page in all its glory!

Well, fact is…I bought my Chuwi only for that purpose. I was not dreaming of downloading a lot of other programs, I only wanted KioskoyMas, Zinio and that’s all. I was also ready for the inconvenient of having to erase my downloaded newspaper everyday, and my magazines periodically, since my 16GB iPad mini was constantly annoying me with that “I am full” pop-up, being those apps the main culprits. I just wanted that. I was ever ready for a slow web browser.

But…to my amazement, my Chuwi has let me make much more than that. I can read those magazines and newspaper perfectly, almost always with no zooming, comics are a pleasure to read.But, more than that…I am able to have more issues downloaded at a certain time (it is because, misteriously, the same app takes much more place in the iPad than in Chuwi), although of course I avoid hoarding.  Apart from that, I’ve downloaded a bunch of other apps, including those for watching films and Tv, since the quality is very good. Yes, it’s not the iPad retina, but who cares. The other advantages compensate. As to the browser, no problems by now, it is fast certainly. I love the fact that the tablet has real “big” USB ports with no need of adapters, or that it can take a sd card. In fact,  I am using that old wired keyboard again…much faster to connect it than to do it via bluetooth. I mainly use the Chuwi with Android, although I have used Windows and no problems.

 

Well…now for the flaws. They are not important to me, it wouldn’t deter me to buy the Chuwi again. But of course they must be mentioned.

1. Bluetooth and Wifi conflict: I have only tried twice, but when I want to stream video and at the same time use a Bluetooth speaker, it works but the streaming sometimes stops. I don’t know the cause, maybe it is a coincidence.
2. I tried to connect my Chuwi to my TV via HDMI and the TV didn’t detect it. I searched the web and read it is sometimes the television set’s fault…and since it is not important for me, I did not try again.
3. Sound is good for me, but not very, very good. Not very loud I mean, I do not mean distortions.

And this is my opinion. Out of 10, I would give it a 7 in general considering the general people’s requirements. But for me, it is 9 out of 10.

[ChrisVB]

Thanks for the reply!

I see what you mean: my Teclast X98 Air II also allows much easier transfer of comics than my iPad 1.

Build quality is good for you?

The problems you list are no dealbreaker for me:

• Bluetooth:  I’ve never used it on my Teclast
• HDMI: I usually stream to my ChromeCast
• Sound: Teclast is also not great, so if I use it (rarely), I use headphones.

[Ditas Veg]

Build quality is good. The metal back, aluminum I think, is gorgeous. I bought it a flip cover/stand just like the iPad ones and the back is transparent allowing the real back to be seen, sort of frosted but still great.

I forgot to say the charging is NOT fast, is all night with tablet off.But I do not mind it, it guarantees a minimum of 8/10 hours of active use.

I hope it lasts…you know what happens sometimes…something works wonderfully and then suddenly you have a brick. I will cross my fingers…

 

 

[Chris G]

One of my favorite Atom tablets for it’s, battery life, screen, and Android ROM & Windows. Now with the new keyboard it’s even better.

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[Robert]

I am so happy with my Chuwi Hi12. It came perfect out of the box.  Built quality was great. And didn’t have to do anything in BIOS. I had problems with touch responsiveness but quickly fixed that by removing the screen protector. It is a little heavy to hold for a extended amount of time. Get a good case or stand. I modified a Galaxy Note Pro case/stand to fit. It really enhanced my tablet experience. If anyone is having problems with HDMI try restarting the tablet and TV. I’ve found any HDMI connection is finicky when it comes to the digital “handshake”. And the screen is truly amazing! You have to see it in person.

[ChrisVB]

Thanks for the responses.

Yesterday it was 208€ at GearBest, today it is 212€ again.

Since delivery could take a while and I’m going to take some vacation, I’m going to wait until it is back in stock in the Europe warehouse.  Taxes and customs would add 70€. Which would still make it a very cheap tablet. However, according to Murphy if I order it now from China, it will be in stock in Europe again within a week 😉

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