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 CSL Switch Mercury Mi501 official thread, First Dual sim Snapdrago S4 in Malaysia!

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post Nov 15 2012, 03:21 PM, updated 10y ago

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This is the official thread of the CSL Mi501, the first dual sim smartphone running on a Snapdragon S4 CPU in Malaysia!

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UNBOXING

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SPECIFICATIONS

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ROOTING TUTORIAL

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WHERE CAN I GET A COVER?

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OWNER LIST (To add your name, just PM me.)

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You can post your own reviews, problems and experiences with this phone here.

Want a CSL Switch Mercury, but feel that you're hands are too small? Check out the CSL Switch Mars Mi450 right here- http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2699371

Small budget, but still want power? Get some info on the CSL Switch Pluto Mi406 here- http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2699388

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post Nov 15 2012, 03:39 PM

 
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are you trying to sell it?

if you are please post here -> http://forum.lowyat.net/MobilePhonesandRelatedAccessories

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No, I'm not. You can post your user experience here.
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post Nov 15 2012, 10:57 PM

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Where can I get back plastic cover for this phone?
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 15 2012, 07:18 PM)
No, I'm not. You can post your user experience here.
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Are you sure its Adreno 220 GPU? Any source?
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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Nov 16 2012, 12:11 AM)
Are you sure its Adreno 220 GPU? Any source?
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Originally, it was going to use a Adreno 203 GPU, but they upgraded it to a 220. It's on CSL's facebook page.

Added on November 16, 2012, 1:14 am
QUOTE(sambest @ Nov 15 2012, 10:57 PM)
Where can I get back plastic cover for this phone?
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They don't have any plastic back covers, but they do have a nice flip book leather casing on sale.

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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 16 2012, 01:12 AM)
Originally, it was going to use a Adreno 203 GPU, but they upgraded it to a 220. It's on CSL's facebook page.
There is no such info regarding Adreno 220 as you claim. Care to share link?
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TS dude... you could make a better 1st post? put picture in it

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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 16 2012, 01:12 AM)
Originally, it was going to use a Adreno 203 GPU, but they upgraded it to a 220. It's on CSL's facebook page.
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qualcomm s4 chips dont have adreno220, s3 has it.
some s4 have 'upgraded' 220 chips, which are numbered 225.

u have the phone, install this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...d.CpuIdentifier

then post the cpu and gpu specs.
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QUOTE(silentser @ Nov 16 2012, 12:03 PM)
TS dude... you could make a better 1st post? put picture in it
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He should get his facts right 1st.
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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Nov 16 2012, 10:23 PM)
He should get his facts right 1st.
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GPU is actually 203. Very very Srry guys. Editing my specs.

Added on November 16, 2012, 10:31 pm
QUOTE(silentser @ Nov 16 2012, 12:03 PM)
TS dude... you could make a better 1st post? put picture in it
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When I get back my notebook tomorrow, I'm going to update everything, just like the other threads. Doing it all on a phone is kind of hard.

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post Nov 17 2012, 02:38 PM

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anyone managed to get a cover that launch today?
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anyone managed to get a cover that launch today?
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They should have provided it with the phone, just like other China made phone.
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They should have provided it with the phone, just like other China made phone.
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where got any china phone inclusive a cover with their phone? I only seen Ninetology with the leather cover given with their phone. Btw, cranky guy. Please update your first post bro.
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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 18 2012, 09:52 AM)
where got any china phone inclusive a cover with their phone? I only seen Ninetology with the leather cover given with their phone. Btw, cranky guy. Please update your first post bro.
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CSL (which is actually a china phone) used to provide cover for their phones (now I don't know if they still practice this). Ninetology upped the ante by providing a slightly better cover.
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csl is selling a leather pouch for the mi501 see this fb page. selling for $39

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...21371019&type=1

Added on November 18, 2012, 11:58 amdoes this phone have any annoying manufacturer's bloatware/software that slows the phone and drags the battery?

and any idea how to root this phone?

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QUOTE(captainwifi @ Nov 18 2012, 11:54 AM)
csl is selling a leather pouch for the mi501 see this fb page. selling for $39

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...21371019&type=1

Added on November 18, 2012, 11:58 amdoes this phone have any annoying manufacturer's bloatware/software that slows the phone and drags the battery?

and any idea how to root this phone?
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No, this phone does not have any bloatware. I have not found a root for ths phone yet.

Added on November 19, 2012, 12:47 am
QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 18 2012, 09:52 AM)
where got any china phone inclusive a cover with their phone? I only seen Ninetology with the leather cover given with their phone. Btw, cranky guy. Please update your first post bro.
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Done.

Added on November 19, 2012, 12:48 am
QUOTE(JJKTP @ Nov 18 2012, 10:08 AM)
CSL (which is actually a china phone) used to provide cover for their phones (now I don't know if they still practice this). Ninetology upped the ante by providing a slightly better cover.
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Actually, CSL Mi360 is India.

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nicely done bro cranky guy.. could add another youtube video review i guess as for the others preference. here's the link

Unboxing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITHpVinbnk

Benchmark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmxZf-lWXGQ
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I'm dissapointed the wifi is type b/g not n. any problems with the wifi?
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QUOTE(captainwifi @ Nov 19 2012, 01:57 AM)
I'm dissapointed the wifi is type b/g not n. any problems with the wifi?
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Actually, no. I was a bit dissapointed too, at first. But it is quite fast, signal is strong, and if you didn't know it was b/g, you would think it was b/g/n

Added on November 19, 2012, 2:07 am
QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 19 2012, 01:25 AM)
nicely done bro cranky guy.. could add another youtube video review i guess as for the others preference. here's the link

Unboxing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITHpVinbnk

Benchmark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmxZf-lWXGQ
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Thanks! I have added them to main post.

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QUOTE(captainwifi @ Nov 18 2012, 11:54 AM)
does this phone have any annoying manufacturer's bloatware/software that slows the phone and drags the battery?
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Nope. There's no bloatware in this phone. All the preinstalled apps are the common apps.
U can check here: http://www.s-csl.my/index.php/csl-phones/s...h-mercury-mi501

QUOTE(captainwifi @ Nov 19 2012, 01:57 AM)
I'm dissapointed the wifi is type b/g not n. any problems with the wifi?
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No problem at all.. Smooth sailing bro..

QUOTE(SiIverStar @ Nov 19 2012, 02:21 AM)
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Agree! plus with this phone u can combine the cheapest talk/sms telco with the cheapest data telco. Its highly recommended for ppl who really on budget. thumbup.gif

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You can now get the leather case for this phone in CSL's online store or the dealer you bought your phone from.
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hi there, is there any way to sync the phone with computer like Samsung Kies, Nokia PC suite??
Is the firmware of this phone upgradeable to higher ver in future?
Thanks!
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QUOTE(sglalang @ Nov 19 2012, 02:00 PM)
hi there, is there any way to sync the phone with computer like Samsung Kies, Nokia PC suite??
Is the firmware of this phone upgradeable to higher ver in future?
Thanks!
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Yes you can sync it with your computer through NQ Mobile, which comes with the phone. There is no update yet, but there are rumors that CSL are planning a JB update.
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add me to the userlist. the wifi seems ok. I just got this phone today.

everything is fantastic for now.
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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 19 2012, 10:46 AM)
Nope. There's no bloatware in this phone.
Glad to hear that.
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You can now get the leather case for this phone in CSL's online store or the dealer you bought your phone from.
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Will go to Shah Alam HQ tomorrow. Been scouting around their retailers last weekend but seems not widely sell yet. Good info bro! drool.gif

QUOTE(captainwifi @ Nov 19 2012, 11:18 PM)
add me to the userlist. the wifi seems ok. I just got this phone today.

everything is fantastic for now.
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Guys, do share your experience here.
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add me to the userlist. the wifi seems ok. I just got this phone today.

everything is fantastic for now.
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Done. Welcome to the club.

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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Nov 20 2012, 01:02 AM)
Guys, do share your experience here.
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I bought the phone because I needed a dual sim android phone for myself. So when I saw the add in Berita Harian, I went down to LowYat Plaza for a look. My first impressions, WOW, this is a big phone. Before this, I used a Samsung Galaxy S2, size comparison not needed. Holding it in my hand, I realized the bright, red,velvety matte back cover felt really comfortable in my hand. First swipe of my finger, super smoothness. It felt as if I was using Samsung Galaxy S2. It ran everything I threw at it without lag. I was super impressed, and bought the phone.

After I brought the phone home, I tried the wifi connection. Everything was nice and smooth. Tried camera, acceptable. Than I found my first and only problem. Video recording was only up to 480p, but I don't use the phone camera a lot, so it was fine.

Tested a few games like dead trigger, real football and contract killer. Everything ran as smooth as butter. Media playback was good, and screen was nice and clear. The NQ Mobile security app that came with the phone is really nice too.

Three months later, everything still runs smooth like it was new.

Added on November 20, 2012, 7:59 pmCSL Mi501 going for 615 ringgit here.

http://www.lelong.com.my/csl-mi501-mi-501-...3-10-Sale-P.htm

Get it while it lasts!

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Good to hear that. However I don't think the GPU in anywhere near S2. Any comment on that, bro?

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Good to hear that. However I don't think the GPU in anywhere near S2. Any comment on that, bro?
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Yerp. I have run both AnTuTu 3DRating Benchmark and Nenamark GPU test. It seems:

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Its score 1238 for off-screen test. And compared to S2, its run 31.7 fps (32.8 fps by CSL Sabah - Youtube Benchmark) while S2 runs on 54.1 fps.

These are the overall benchmark by Quadrant and AnTuTu

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Not bad aih?!! biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Nov 20 2012, 08:51 PM)
@Cranky

Good to hear that. However I don't think the GPU in anywhere near S2. Any comment on that, bro?
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Sadly, yes. CSL Mi501 uses Adreno 203, which isn't the best GPU. However, it does it's job just fine when playing most games, and it does come close to beating Galaxy Nexus in Quadrant scores. It also makes up in price and screen size, so I'm still happy.

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i jus tbought humblebundle for android 7 usd for a whole lot of games.


btw I notice something. the official ice cream linux kernel is suppose to be 3.0.1 and when jelly bean came out officially. the kernel used was 3.0.31

which is our mi501's version. what an odd coincident? no?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_versi..._Cream_Sandwich


The SDK for Android 4.0.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich), based on Linux kernel 3.0.1,[56] was publicly released on 19 October 2011.


Google announced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) at the Google I/O conference on 27 June 2012. Based on Linux kernel 3.0.31
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QUOTE(captainwifi @ Nov 21 2012, 01:43 AM)
i jus tbought humblebundle for android 7 usd for a whole lot of games.
btw I notice something. the official ice cream linux kernel is suppose to be 3.0.1 and when jelly bean came out officially. the kernel used was 3.0.31

which is our mi501's version. what an odd coincident? no?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_versi..._Cream_Sandwich
The SDK for Android 4.0.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich), based on Linux kernel 3.0.1,[56] was publicly released on 19 October 2011.
Google announced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) at the Google I/O conference on 27 June 2012. Based on Linux kernel 3.0.31
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I noticed that after I watched the unboxing vidreo on youtube. Pretty cool.

Added on November 21, 2012, 11:57 amFinally got my casing from my retailer yesterday.

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I noticed that after I watched the unboxing vidreo on youtube. Pretty cool.

Added on November 21, 2012, 11:57 amFinally got my casing from my retailer yesterday.
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Dude.. Where u bought it? I went to the shah alam hq. They hav no stock
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Dude.. Where u bought it? I went to the shah alam hq. They hav no stock
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Spectrum in Bandar Baru Ampang. I bought my phone from them too so I got the case for RM30. The case is like Ninetolgy Stealth Case, but the quality feels really top notch. Like my sister's Samsung S3's case. Plus, if you fold the flap over, it turns into a little stand.

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Spectrum in Bandar Baru Ampang. I bought my phone from them too so I got the case for RM30. The case is like Ninetolgy Stealth Case, but the quality feels really top notch. Like my sister's Samsung S3's case. Plus, if you fold the flap over, it turns into a little stand.
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Bro.. It's cheap if RM30. Just now I went to Summit USJ branch. After several times travel around Klang Valley at last, the pouch that I have been waiting for. They took out the stock. Then I asked the price. They said RM 60! I was like........ Huh? I asked them twice still RM 60. Then I said to them, my friend bought it for RM30. I went to your HQ yesterday and they said the pouch is abt RM 39 as same as what in the CSL Facebook page stated. They keep saying can't be.. Can't be.. Duh~


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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 21 2012, 06:05 PM)
Bro.. It's cheap if RM30. Just now I went to Summit USJ branch. After several times travel around Klang Valley at last, the pouch that I have been waiting for. They took out the stock. Then I asked the price. They said RM 60! I was like........ Huh? I asked them twice still RM 60. Then I said to them, my friend bought it for RM30. I went to your HQ yesterday and they said the pouch is abt RM 39 as same as what in the CSL Facebook page stated. They keep saying can't be.. Can't be.. Duh~
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Like I said, they sold it to me at that price because I bought my phone from them.
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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 21 2012, 06:05 PM)
Bro.. It's cheap if RM30. Just now I went to Summit USJ branch. After several times travel around Klang Valley at last, the pouch that I have been waiting for. They took out the stock. Then I asked the price. They said RM 60! I was like........ Huh? I asked them twice still RM 60. Then I said to them, my friend bought it for RM30. I went to your HQ yesterday and they said the pouch is abt RM 39 as same as what in the CSL Facebook page stated. They keep saying can't be.. Can't be.. Duh~
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Shop like that does not deserve our support.
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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Nov 21 2012, 08:18 PM)
Shop like that does not deserve our support.
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Agreed.
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 21 2012, 06:34 PM)
Like I said, they sold it to me at that price because I bought my phone from them.
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I dont mind if i cant get rm30. But please. Rm60 is too much bro. At least stick to rm39 will be ok for me. Trying to fry me ar. Pfff.. shakehead.gif
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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 22 2012, 03:00 AM)
I dont mind if i cant get rm30. But please. Rm60 is too much bro. At least stick to rm39 will be ok for me. Trying to fry me ar. Pfff..  shakehead.gif
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Very true.
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How about the battery???
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How about the battery???
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The Battery is a 2150 mAh unit, stated to last you 7 hours of talk time. From user experience,

- One full charge can last for about 3/4 of the day on medium brightness, and moderate gaming and wifi., which is the average user.

- When I use it heavily, playing games nonstop for hours with the wifi on and full brightness, it can last about 6-7 hours.

- If is set the brightness to minimum and use it only to receive calls and wifi once in a while, it lasts me a few days.
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 22 2012, 01:13 PM)
The Battery is a 2150 mAh unit, stated to last you 7 hours of talk time. From user experience,

- One full charge can last for about 3/4 of the day on medium brightness, and moderate gaming and wifi., which is the average user.

- When I use it heavily, playing games nonstop for hours with the wifi on and full brightness, it can last about 6-7 hours.

- If is set the brightness to minimum and use it only to receive calls and wifi once in a while, it lasts me a few days.
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one day and a half for me. On 3G when just i needed. Brightness was set to Auto. To be honest the battery is excellent though. It's using TFT screen + dual core processor. So of course its energy saving if compared to Amoled Screen or single core
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 22 2012, 01:13 PM)
The Battery is a 2150 mAh unit, stated to last you 7 hours of talk time. From user experience,

- One full charge can last for about 3/4 of the day on medium brightness, and moderate gaming and wifi., which is the average user.

- When I use it heavily, playing games nonstop for hours with the wifi on and full brightness, it can last about 6-7 hours.

- If is set the brightness to minimum and use it only to receive calls and wifi once in a while, it lasts me a few days.
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not bad...i xperia go user here..need to charger twice perday cause i always on data..if just use sms n call can tahan around 1day..so i can consider to buy this as a second phone...
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not bad...i xperia go user here..need to charger twice perday cause i always on data..if just use sms n call can tahan around 1day..so i can consider to buy this as a second phone...
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Shop like that does not deserve our support.
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true that..I got my leather case from csl hq at $39. The service center guy Chun provide good service to customer.

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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 21 2012, 03:17 AM)
I noticed that after I watched the unboxing vidreo on youtube. Pretty cool.

Added on November 21, 2012, 11:57 amFinally got my casing from my retailer yesterday.
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it could mean the contract manufacturer hired by csl has already started working on a jelly bean version..
may be

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it could mean the contract manufacturer hired by csl has already started working on a jelly bean version..
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the best price i can get in melaka so far is rm660
do u guys think that is a good price?
i dun wan buy from lelong n thru postage
free screen protector and papago only...no memory card though
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the best price i can get in melaka so far is rm660
do u guys think that is a good price?
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That is a great price! Better get it quickly.

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the best price i can get in melaka so far is rm660
do u guys think that is a good price?
i dun wan buy from lelong n thru postage
free screen protector and papago only...no memory card though
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That is a great price! Better get it quickly.

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still contemplating between csl mi501 n sony xperia sola hehe
really hard to choose
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still contemplating between csl mi501 n sony xperia sola hehe
really hard to choose
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If you like larger screens with a better processor and better battery life, than get CSL Mi501. If you want big brand a slightly better screen, get Xperia Sola.

Add on: CSL Mi501 is also a dual sim phone, while the Xperia Sola is one sim.

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did CSL Mi501 have any custom ROM on XDA ?
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If you like larger screens with a better processor and better battery life, than get CSL Mi501. If you want big brand a slightly better screen, get Xperia Sola.

Add on: CSL Mi501 is also a dual sim phone, while the Xperia Sola is one sim.
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did CSL Mi501 have any custom ROM on XDA ?
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Hi I know its silly but does all google apps run smoothly on this phone..such as whatsapp and so on. Does this phone support GPS and can someone also let me know the screen resolution.

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Hi I know its silly but does all google apps run smoothly on this phone..such as whatsapp and so on. Does this phone support GPS and can someone also let me know the screen resolution.

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Hi I know its silly but does all google apps run smoothly on this phone..such as whatsapp and so on. Does this phone support GPS and can someone also let me know the screen resolution.

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Google apps run smoothly. fast too. whatsapp etc runs well. GPS is good too. Locked on in 8 seconds or so. may be faster than 8s
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Hi I know its silly but does all google apps run smoothly on this phone..such as whatsapp and so on. Does this phone support GPS and can someone also let me know the screen resolution.

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All google apps that I have used run smoothly. GPS locks on in a maximum of 9 seconds. Usually less. The screen resolution is 800X480.

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All google apps that I have used run smoothly. GPS locks on in a maximum of 9 seconds. Usually less. The screen resolution is 800X480.
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I have used this wonderful phone for a few days now. I don't think I have notice it restarted before. Which is really a miracle compare to the phones I have used before. Thanks to csl for not screwing around with the OS.
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The screen resolution would be 800*480.
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Google apps run smoothly. fast too. whatsapp etc runs well. GPS is good too. Locked on in 8 seconds or so. may be faster than 8s
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All google apps that I have used run smoothly. GPS locks on in a maximum of 9 seconds. Usually less. The screen resolution is 800X480.
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Thanks everyone. Btw, is there any problems in updating installed apps? Can stock apps like FB be updated as well?
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I found 1 problem with my mi501.

when I connect a earphone to it. The sound comes out muffled. Like my earphone's diafragm is broken.

but my earphone is fine when I pluck it to the pc. So must be the phone's earphone connection or something

anyone else have this problem?
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I think the most feature that I love the most on this phone is, It is dual sim. And it never experienced signal loss for BOTH line. I used HTC Sensation XE b4. Signal drop almost frequent. Demn frustrated! Thank god this phone is problem solving.

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QUOTE(captainwifi @ Nov 23 2012, 10:45 PM)
I found 1 problem with my mi501.

when I connect a earphone to it. The sound comes out muffled. Like my earphone's diafragm is broken.

but my earphone is fine when I pluck it to the pc. So must be the phone's earphone connection or something

anyone else have this problem?
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I experienced earphone must be plugged in halfway in order for it to work. If I place it firmly it wont make sound thru earphone but by the phone speaker instead

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I found 1 problem with my mi501.

when I connect a earphone to it. The sound comes out muffled. Like my earphone's diafragm is broken.

but my earphone is fine when I pluck it to the pc. So must be the phone's earphone connection or something

anyone else have this problem?
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No, I do not have this problem, with the in box handsfree or my (fake) Beats. What kind of earphones are you using?
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finally i decided to get this phone rclxms.gif
need to charge 8hours really torturing me sweat.gif
add me to the list
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need to charge 8hours really torturing me  sweat.gif
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Thanks and I have finally decided to get this phone. Do you guys know where's the cheapest place I can get 1. Is there any other covers available apart from the CSL cover?

Thanks
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Thanks and I have finally decided to get this phone. Do you guys know where's the cheapest place I can get 1. Is there any other covers available apart from the CSL cover?

Thanks
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digital mall or lowyat.
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Thanks and I have finally decided to get this phone. Do you guys know where's the cheapest place I can get 1. Is there any other covers available apart from the CSL cover?

Thanks
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The cheapest place to get it is from here.

http://www.lelong.com.my/csl-mi501-mi-501-...3-10-Sale-P.htm

I don't think there are any other covers for this phone.

Added on November 24, 2012, 2:27 amCSL's cover for this phone is now available here.

http://store.s-csl.my/collections/accessories

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which place around selangor or kl have cheapest price??
how much is it in lowyat plaza??
my father is really interested in this phone since it has big screen and budget friendly..

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the best price i can get in melaka so far is rm660
do u guys think that is a good price?
i dun wan buy from lelong n thru postage
free screen protector and papago only...no memory card though
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what shop in melaka got price RM600??
can you tell me?

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which place around selangor or kl have cheapest price??
how much is it in lowyat plaza??
my father is really interested in this phone since it has big screen and budget friendly..

Added on November 24, 2012, 7:31 am
what shop in melaka got price RM600??
can you tell me?
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In Lowyat Plaza, the price retails at RM799. In Melaka, I dont't know. The cheapest I know is in Lelong.my, the selller is in this link.

http://www.lelong.com.my/csl-mi501-mi-501-...3-10-Sale-P.htm

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In Lowyat Plaza, the price retails at RM799. In Melaka, I dont't know. The cheapest I know is in Lelong.my, the selller is in this link.

http://www.lelong.com.my/csl-mi501-mi-501-...3-10-Sale-P.htm
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you bought at 799 or got cheaper??
call quality on this phone ok??
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super mariohRalf,Nov 24 2012, 12:44 PM]you bought at 799 or got cheaper??
call quality on this phone ok??
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I bought it at RM699, after nego. The call quality on this phone is really good, as the signal never drops, even when both sims are active.

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No, I do not have this problem, with the in box handsfree or my (fake) Beats. What kind of earphones are you using?
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I use the earphone from my previous csl mi410 phone. I get this problem.

but I try the earphone that cames with the mi501 in the box. I don't get the problem. Hmmm....all earphones should be the same...
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I use the earphone from my previous csl mi410 phone. I get this problem.

but I try the earphone that cames with the mi501 in the box. I don't get the problem. Hmmm....all earphones should be the same...
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Try bringing your phone to a CSL Servce Center. They should know what to do.
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How was you guys experience so far?
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my father bought it at lowyat for RM840 with flip case and 2 screen protector(no sd card included) after a little nego.....
juz be4 my father bought phone got a little fight the floor below so i'm afraid nego lebih2...
the phone really responsive and smooth..much better than my mi410 in terms of screen responsiveness..
but i notice a bug using multitouch test when the fingers at the same line vertically and horizontally..
so far quite content with the stock rom not as buggy or battery draining as my mi410 stock rom..(:
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How was you guys experience so far?
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So far so good. I haven't had a single problem with the phone.

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my father bought it at lowyat for RM840 with flip case and 2 screen protector(no sd card included) after a little nego.....
juz be4 my father bought phone got a little fight the floor below so i'm afraid nego lebih2...
the phone really responsive and smooth..much better than my mi410 in terms of screen responsiveness..
but i notice a bug using multitouch test when the fingers at the same line vertically and horizontally..
so far quite content with the stock rom not as buggy or battery draining as my mi410 stock rom..(:
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OK. Adding you to the owner list.

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QUOTE(HarshRalf @ Nov 24 2012, 11:08 PM)
my father bought it at lowyat for RM840 with flip case and 2 screen protector(no sd card included) after a little nego.....
juz be4 my father bought phone got a little fight the floor below so i'm afraid nego lebih2...
the phone really responsive and smooth..much better than my mi410 in terms of screen responsiveness..
but i notice a bug using multitouch test when the fingers at the same line vertically and horizontally..
so far quite content with the stock rom not as buggy or battery draining as my mi410 stock rom..(:
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Your price is way to high. Even the rrp without case is rm799 and some guy manage to get it for rm600.

Do keep us updated on the issues/bugs.
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So far so good. I haven't had a single problem with the phone.

Added on November 24, 2012, 11:29 pm

OK. Adding you to the owner list. By the way, that price is waaaaaaaay to expensive for after nego. It should be around 750 w/ case after nego.
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QUOTE(HarshRalf @ Nov 24 2012, 07:20 AM)
which place around selangor or kl have cheapest price??
how much is it in lowyat plaza??
my father is really interested in this phone since it has big screen and budget friendly..

Added on November 24, 2012, 7:31 am
what shop in melaka got price RM600??
can you tell me?
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giant bachang melaka rm660 phone n screen protector only after negotiation
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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Nov 24 2012, 11:31 PM)
Your price is way to high. Even the rrp without case is rm799 and some guy manage to get it for rm600.

Do keep us updated on the issues/bugs.
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I only have another week with my dad then i need to continue study...
btw today tried another multitouch test seems the bug is gone...
i think maybe because i use while charging...
i will try to make a video if i got the time to do a little unboxing but it is not a guarantee...

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I only have another week with my dad then i need to continue study...
btw today tried another multitouch test seems the bug is gone...
i think maybe because i use while charging...
i will try to make a video if the time to do a little unboxing but it is not a guarantee...
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Great! If you manage to make the video, make sure you post it here.
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hi all ~~ if any current user of this phone wanna let go their phone,
plz pm me~~ I wanna get myself one... laugh.gif
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hi all ~~ if any current user of this phone wanna let go their phone,
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Maybe when CSL release quad core model next year.
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Just that some question that running in my mind....currently I am using 2phones. And both phones having whatapps(different number). So just wondering is it possible to have both of the whatapps in a single phone. Which mean either sim1 or sim2, both whatapps is active. This is because I am currently very keen to get this phone. If boleh, then it settled my problem. So any of you seniors or users experienced this issue.....?
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QUOTE(leeandy @ Nov 25 2012, 05:22 PM)
Just that some question that running in my mind....currently I am using 2phones. And both phones having whatapps(different number). So just wondering is it possible to have both of the whatapps in a single phone. Which mean either sim1 or sim2, both whatapps is active. This is because I am currently very keen to get this phone. If boleh, then it settled my problem. So any of you seniors or users experienced this issue.....?
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I'm not sure, but I think only sim one will be active in whatsapp. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
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I only have another week with my dad then i need to continue study...
btw today tried another multitouch test seems the bug is gone...
i think maybe because i use while charging...
i will try to make a video if i got the time to do a little unboxing but it is not a guarantee...
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Wonder why some issues arises when using china made phone while charging? This is not the first time I heard some form o issues while charging.
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Wonder why some issues arises when using china made phone while charging? This is not the first time I heard some form o issues while charging.
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now many gadget made in china bro...ori or fake still got made in china..
different only quality of the part and brand.
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now many gadget made in china bro...ori or fake still got made in china..
different only quality of the part and brand.
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Sorry for not be absolutely clear. What I meant was china no brand phones.
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Sorry for not be absolutely clear. What I meant was china no brand phones.
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Actually, the Mi501 is the one of the three CSL android phones that aren't OEMs.

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Is it only the processor that makes it an impressive buy?

The Ninetology Stealth dual SIM includes the same type case but different colour, price similar or less, *8M* cam, 5" screen, unfortunately the same 512 RAM. (New model more RAM but single SIM.)

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Is it only the processor that makes it an impressive buy?

The Ninetology Stealth dual SIM includes the same type case but different colour, price similar or less, *8M* cam, 5" screen, unfortunately the same 512 RAM. (New model more RAM but single SIM.)

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It has ICS, a dual core, a 5" screen, 4GB ROM, Dual sim, a Jelly Bean kernel and a price tag of RM799.

The only part that the Stealth beats the Mercury is in Camera and screen size. The larger size of the Stealth may also make some people go for the slightly smaller Mercury. There are rumors of a JB update for the Mercury too.

The main things that make this phone an impressive buy are the dual core, the screen size that fits just fine in your pocket, and cheap price tag, for a phone that rivals the Xperia Sola, Motorola Droid Razr and LG Optimus 2X.
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my father bought it at lowyat for RM840 with flip case and 2 screen protector(no sd card included) after a little nego.....
juz be4 my father bought phone got a little fight the floor below so i'm afraid nego lebih2...
the phone really responsive and smooth..much better than my mi410 in terms of screen responsiveness..
but i notice a bug using multitouch test when the fingers at the same line vertically and horizontally..
so far quite content with the stock rom not as buggy or battery draining as my mi410 stock rom..(:
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giant bachang melaka rm660 phone n screen protector only after negotiation
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Guys! please be noticed, When u wanna buy this phone it comes with 2 screen protector IN THE BOX. Or else u might get cheated. Only the pouch they sell it separately. Maybe bro Cranky can update unboxing item list on the first page.
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guys...this phone cannot support compass apps?
i downloaded 2 but didnt work
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Just that some question that running in my mind....currently I am using 2phones. And both phones having whatapps(different number). So just wondering is it possible to have both of the whatapps in a single phone. Which mean either sim1 or sim2, both whatapps is active. This is because I am currently very keen to get this phone. If boleh, then it settled my problem. So any of you seniors or users experienced this issue.....?
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Unfortunately u can't.

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Guys! please be noticed, When u wanna buy this phone it comes with 2 screen protector IN THE BOX. Or else u might get cheated. Only the pouch they sell it separately. Maybe bro Cranky can update unboxing item list on the first page.
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Updating the first post. Should point a little warning sign too.
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guys...this phone cannot support compass apps?
i downloaded 2 but didnt work
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Try bringing your phone to a CSL Servce Center. They should know what to do.
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strange fact. I plug the earphone that came with the mi501 in to my computer. It was strange. the dialogue was very soft and the background sound was normal. As if the earphone is suppose to be use in a sorround system. may be. I don't know much about sound system.


but if you lookat the fact that normal earphone is screwy when plug into the mi501. but works normal when plug to the pc.

and the mi501 earphone is screwy when plug to the pc and works normal when plug to the mi501.


it means both mi501 and the mi501 earplug is using some kind of sorround system standards? I'm guessing. any thoughs?
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strange fact. I plug the earphone that came with the mi501 in to my computer. It was strange. the dialogue was very soft and the background sound was normal. As if the earphone is suppose to be use in a sorround system. may be. I don't know much about sound system.
but if you lookat the fact that normal earphone is screwy when plug into the mi501. but works normal when plug to the pc.

and the mi501 earphone is screwy when plug to the pc and works normal when plug to the mi501.
it means both mi501 and the mi501 earplug is using some kind of sorround system standards? I'm guessing. any thoughs?
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Doesn't earpiece is standard for every of each? The same i try to plug in urBeats in the Mi501, its kinda not compatible. I am not plugged in the Mi501 earpiece yet but will confirmed later.
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how good is the battery life for this phone?
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guys...this phone cannot support compass apps?
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Same thing does happened to me. multiple compass apps i've install but none were working.

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QUOTE(miloy2k @ Nov 26 2012, 12:57 PM)
how good is the battery life for this phone?
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one day and a half for me. On 3G when just i needed. Brightness was set to Auto. To be honest the battery is excellent though. The hint is they are using TFT screen + dual core processor. So of course its energy saving if compared to Amoled Screen or single core


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Mi501 does not have G-Compass in it. Srry.
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Does anyone know how is the battery performance when in the dual sim dual standby mode? Battery finish fast?
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Guys, just an update to Earpiece issue.

I have done test using four of my earphones.

1. CSL OEM Earpiece (Comes in the package with this phone)
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2. Samsung OEM Earpiece (Comes with Samsung mobile)
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3. UrBeats by Dr. Dre (Comes with HTC Sensation XE)
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4. Audio Technica ATH-CKP300 Sport Fit Earbuds
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With CSL Mi501 earphone, there would be no issue at all. Talking, listening to music, etc is just nice and it is functional. But of course the sound quality is just so-so. On the other hand for, Samsung and Urbeats Earphone, they failed to function although they are the same 3.5mm headphone jack. They have fast forward, play button and microphone for hands-free calling.

For Audio Technica, which is a normal earphone (without buttons & microphone) is functioning without any problems.

Its mean that for hands-free, you can only use the CSL earphone?
For listening to music, I think there is no problem if you want to get a decent earphone later on.
The issue here is just for a earpiece with hands-free functional

And I am glad to share with all of you how to wrap your earphone without tangled up
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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 27 2012, 02:23 AM)
Guys, just an update to Earpiece issue.

I have done test using four of my earphones.

1. CSL OEM Earpiece (Comes in the package with this phone)
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2. Samsung OEM Earpiece (Comes with Samsung mobile)
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3. UrBeats by Dr. Dre (Comes with HTC Sensation XE)
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4. Audio Technica ATH-CKP300 Sport Fit Earbuds
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With CSL Mi501 earphone, there would be no issue at all. Talking, listening to music, etc is just nice and it is functional. But of course the sound quality is just so-so. On the other hand for, Samsung and Urbeats Earphone, they failed to function although they are the same 3.5mm headphone jack. They have fast forward, play button and microphone for hands-free calling.

For Audio Technica, which is a normal earphone (without buttons & microphone) is functioning without any problems.

Its mean that for hands-free, you can only use the CSL earphone?
For listening to music, I think there is no problem if you want to get a decent earphone later on.
The issue here is just for a earpiece with hands-free functional

And I am glad to share with all of you how to wrap your earphone without tangled up
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Wow, impressive bro! Hopefully this answers some questions about the earphone problem.
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Nice mini review on the earphones.
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After looking at various phones, I think this is the right one for me especially the price is very attractive. Before I make the purchase, may I know your comment on the following few things:
1. weight of the phone
2. the back cover surface, is smooth glossy plastic or anti slip rubber ? I don't like the red so I plan to spray it with black
3. where to find cheaper compatible battery ? RM80 from CSL for 1 battery is too expensive for me
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After looking at various phones, I think this is the right one for me especially the price is very attractive. Before I make the purchase, may I know your comment on the following few things:
1. weight of the phone
2. the back cover surface, is smooth glossy plastic or anti slip rubber ? I don't like the red so I plan to spray it with black
3. where to find cheaper compatible battery ? RM80 from CSL for 1 battery is too expensive for me
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1. It's decent, compare to Ninetology Stealth. Stealth its somehow lighter than Mercury. Mercury fits right in my hand and the weight also. Plus I might think twice to throw the phone dekat dinding kalau marah LOL but as for Stealth, it might just slip off your hand. (sorry for the comparison but both phones are on the same level)

2. It's smooth glossy plastic.

3. Brah, it's only rm50 - http://store.s-csl.my/collections/accessor...roducts/battery as for oem or compatible batt, haven't found one yet.

I already made my mind for few weeks to buy Ninetology Stealth, but after reading Cranky guy and JJKTP's input in 1 hour , I chose to buy Mercury thumbup.gif I even went to shops just to check out both phones, physically. ZTE won the look and feel, but CSL is the champion when it comes to spec. Btw, I bought it online thru the link that Cranky guy provided. Thanks guys!
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QUOTE(ninask @ Nov 27 2012, 10:03 AM)
1. It's decent, compare to Ninetology Stealth. Stealth its somehow lighter than Mercury. Mercury fits right in my hand and the weight also. Plus I might think twice to throw the phone dekat dinding kalau marah LOL but as for Stealth, it might just slip off your hand. (sorry for the comparison but both phones are on the same level)

2. It's smooth glossy plastic.

3. Brah, it's only rm50 - http://store.s-csl.my/collections/accessor...roducts/battery as for oem or compatible batt, haven't found one yet.

I already made my mind for few weeks to buy Ninetology Stealth, but after reading Cranky guy and JJKTP's input in 1 hour , I chose to buy Mercury  thumbup.gif I even went to shops just to check out both phones, physically. ZTE won the look and feel, but CSL is the champion when it comes to spec. Btw, I bought it online thru the link that Cranky guy provided. Thanks guys!
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Thanks for the detailed reply ! and also the RM50 battery information ! I will buy from the Lelong link provided by Cranky as well ! Will do it when I got my salary bank in end of this month ... few more days to go smile.gif
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I just saw this thread, hopefully it's not too late tongue.gif
And yeah, it come with Snapdragon S4 1.2GHZ Processor. Which is the lowest tier within Snapdragon S4 Processor Family. But hopefully it smooth to use. I'm planning to get one as my second phone as currently i'm using Galaxy Ace. Planning to change phone, as i'm also in tight budget, was thinking would it be the best bang for $$. shocking.gif

Hopefully CSL will release S4 Pro Quad core phone hmm.gif
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I just saw this thread, hopefully it's not too late  tongue.gif
And yeah, it come with Snapdragon S4 1.2GHZ Processor. Which is the lowest tier within Snapdragon S4 Processor Family. But hopefully it smooth to use. I'm planning to get one as my second phone as currently i'm using Galaxy Ace. Planning to change phone, as i'm also in tight budget, was thinking would it be the best bang for $$.  shocking.gif

Hopefully CSL will release S4 Pro Quad core phone  hmm.gif
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yeah it is the lowest tier in s4 chips but still it is pretty smooth and the same chip is also used in HTC Desire X...
you could check the desire x and you could assume it has the same performance if not better because the one in Desire X is clocked at 1GHz and run on heavily-skinned Sense UI

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QUOTE(myastro1974 @ Nov 27 2012, 09:50 AM)
After looking at various phones, I think this is the right one for me especially the price is very attractive. Before I make the purchase, may I know your comment on the following few things:
1. weight of the phone
2. the back cover surface, is smooth glossy plastic or anti slip rubber ? I don't like the red so I plan to spray it with black
3. where to find cheaper compatible battery ? RM80 from CSL for 1 battery is too expensive for me
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1. Weight of the phone is abt the same as Ninetology Stealh.
2. Back cover surface is Red Matte Finish. I honestly don't like the colour too. But the problem solve if u buying a pouch for it rather than u spray the back cover. hmm.gif
3. The battery is RM50 value and u can get it from the official CSL webstore
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QUOTE(HarshRalf @ Nov 27 2012, 11:57 AM)
yeah it is the lowest tier in s4 chips but still it is pretty smooth and the same chip is also used in HTC Desire X...
you could check the desire x and you could assume it has the same performance if not better because the one in Desire X is clocked at 1GHz and run on heavily-skinned Sense UI
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I see, will check it out. Since i'm in tight budget. But i heard some people said that CSL aren't good. Can anyone clarify this? Correct me if i'm wrong. blush.gif


Kuching Selling RM750 Nett cry.gif

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I see, will check it out. Since i'm in tight budget. But i heard some people said that CSL aren't good. Can anyone clarify this? Correct me if i'm wrong.  blush.gif
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If you still doubt why don't you go to the CSL Store to tested out. Then you will satisfy with whatever your decision later. Bear in mind, every phone has its own issue. My sis is using S2. Constant hang is common for S2, but ppl still buy it because it is Samsung. I previously using HTC Sensation XE. HTC is having issue of lagginess because of the heavy Sense UI they come with. Both phones are from well known established company, very popular, higher spec than Mi501 with dual core also. There are no such as perfect phone. Feel it yourself, think wisely, and you will never regret later on. Cheers! thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 27 2012, 12:38 PM)
If you still doubt why don't you go to the CSL Store to tested out.  Then you will satisfy with whatever your decision later. Bear in mind, every phone has its own issue. My sis is using S2. Constant hang is common for S2, but ppl still buy it because it is Samsung. I previously using HTC Sensation XE. HTC is having issue of lagginess because of the heavy Sense UI they come with. Both phones are from well known established company, very popular, higher spec than Mi501 with dual core also. There are no such as perfect phone. Feel it yourself, think wisely, and you will never regret later on. Cheers!  thumbup.gif
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Thanks for the reply rclxms.gif Alright, will go on test it out. You currently using Mi501? flex.gif
Hopefully CSL will release new phone with Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 1.5ghz Dual core or maybe S4 Pro 8064 Quad Core Version whistling.gif
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I see, will check it out. Since i'm in tight budget. But i heard some people said that CSL aren't good. Can anyone clarify this? Correct me if i'm wrong.  blush.gif
Kuching Selling RM750 Nett  cry.gif
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Dude, buy it from the Lelong link. U save rm125. U only need to wait one week the max, I think. Not sure how long it will take if postage to your place.
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Dude, buy it from the Lelong link. U save rm125. U only need to wait one week the max, I think. Not sure how long it will take if postage to your place.
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Is it secure? sweat.gif
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Thanks for the reply  rclxms.gif Alright, will go on test it out. You currently using Mi501?  flex.gif 
Hopefully CSL will release new phone with Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 1.5ghz Dual core or maybe S4 Pro 8064 Quad Core Version  whistling.gif
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I am one of the proud owner of it. Budget phone with better spec. U can read thru the thread. I've put benchmark review too. The benchmark is better than LG 2X, And almost the same as Galaxy Nexus. And please! Check the first post. There you will find a link for a seller selling it with RM600+ price. whistling.gif
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Not sure man, I mean the guy has great feedback, it all falls back to Pos Malaysia. From Johor to KL, I don't think it will have any prob. But you yourself is in Sarawak. Your choice!
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I am one of the proud owner of it. Budget phone with better spec. U can read thru the thread. I've put benchmark review  too. The benchmark is better than LG 2X, And almost the same as Galaxy Nexus. And please! Check the first post. There you will find a link for a seller selling it with RM600+ price.  whistling.gif
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But the colour not nice, not unless i spray white or black tongue.gif but would it void warranty? hmm.gif
Can you take a few more pic of the phone? i mean the interface etc. Thanks ! notworthy.gif

QUOTE(ninask @ Nov 27 2012, 12:53 PM)
Not sure man, I mean the guy has great feedback, it all falls back to Pos Malaysia. From Johor to KL, I don't think it will have any prob. But you yourself is in Sarawak. Your choice!
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I see. Will check it out, i'll do some more research on the phone before grabbing it. smile.gif notworthy.gif

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Is it secure?  sweat.gif
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I bought my phone from him. He got a very high positive feedback. And don't worry, Lelong also have their protection policies to avoid buyers from getting cheat. Otherwise you can buy it from local shop in Sarawak. It's your choice. icon_rolleyes.gif
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I bought my phone from him. He got a very high positive feedback. And don't worry, Lelong also have their protection policies to avoid buyers from getting cheat. Otherwise you can buy it from local shop in Sarawak. It's your choice.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Okay. Thanks ! How long it take to reach your doorstep? Hmms.
Will get it soon flex.gif

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QUOTE(syncomp @ Nov 27 2012, 12:57 PM)
I bought my phone from him. He got a very high positive feedback. And don't worry, Lelong also have their protection policies to avoid buyers from getting cheat. Otherwise you can buy it from local shop in Sarawak. It's your choice.  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Okay. Thanks ! How long it take to reach your doorstep? Hmms.
Will get it soon flex.gif

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Okay. Thanks ! How long it take to reach your doorstep? Hmms.
Will get it soon  flex.gif

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Okay. Thanks ! How long it take to reach your doorstep? Hmms.
Will get it soon  flex.gif
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My Mi360 reached in 3 days, and he said that the maximum was 4 days.

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Thanks for the reply  rclxms.gif Alright, will go on test it out. You currently using Mi501?  flex.gif 
Hopefully CSL will release new phone with Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 1.5ghz Dual core or maybe S4 Pro 8064 Quad Core Version  whistling.gif
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I'm also waiting for phones with S4 MSM8960 chip but until now couldn't find it in malaysia...
the performance of that chip are equivalent to quad core chip in HTC One X and SIII for much cheaper price..
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QUOTE(ValityMental @ Nov 27 2012, 10:39 AM)
I just saw this thread, hopefully it's not too late  tongue.gif
And yeah, it come with Snapdragon S4 1.2GHZ Processor. Which is the lowest tier within Snapdragon S4 Processor Family. But hopefully it smooth to use. I'm planning to get one as my second phone as currently i'm using Galaxy Ace. Planning to change phone, as i'm also in tight budget, was thinking would it be the best bang for $$.  shocking.gif

Hopefully CSL will release S4 Pro Quad core phone  hmm.gif
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CSL has said that they will release a quad core model next year after the great reception of the CSL mi501.
Cheers! rclxm9.gif

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I'm also waiting for phones with S4 MSM8960 chip but until now couldn't find it in malaysia...
the performance of that chip are equivalent to quad core chip in HTC One X and SIII for much cheaper price..
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Pantech Vega Racer 2 Will do Or Even Pantech Vega S5.

If you want quad core, go for Vega Racer 3 smile.gif

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QUOTE(ValityMental @ Nov 27 2012, 01:55 PM)
Pantech Vega Racer 2 Will do Or Even Pantech Vega S5.

If you want quad core, go for Vega Racer 3 smile.gif

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Racer 3 not out yet right?

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But the colour not nice, not unless i spray white or black tongue.gif but would it void warranty?  hmm.gif
Can you take a few more pic of the phone? i mean the interface etc. Thanks !  notworthy.gif
I see. Will check it out, i'll do some more research on the phone before grabbing it. smile.gif  notworthy.gif
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Nope, the warranty is not voided.

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It's already out LOL

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QUOTE(ninask @ Nov 27 2012, 10:03 AM)
1. It's decent, compare to Ninetology Stealth. Stealth its somehow lighter than Mercury. Mercury fits right in my hand and the weight also. Plus I might think twice to throw the phone dekat dinding kalau marah LOL but as for Stealth, it might just slip off your hand. (sorry for the comparison but both phones are on the same level)

2. It's smooth glossy plastic.

3. Brah, it's only rm50 - http://store.s-csl.my/collections/accessor...roducts/battery as for oem or compatible batt, haven't found one yet.

I already made my mind for few weeks to buy Ninetology Stealth, but after reading Cranky guy and JJKTP's input in 1 hour , I chose to buy Mercury  thumbup.gif I even went to shops just to check out both phones, physically. ZTE won the look and feel, but CSL is the champion when it comes to spec. Btw, I bought it online thru the link that Cranky guy provided. Thanks guys!
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It's already out LOL

Pantech Sky Vega Racer 3 Official Sell Thread  brows.gif

Need more review on this phone  ohmy.gif
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Now I feel like a complete noob cry.gif . Although I still think I want to wait for CSL's quad core model. According to them, it will be around 899 to 1299 ringgit only.

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Will check out on the store soon. Poisoning. But the colour :face palm:
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Will check out on the store soon. Poisoning. But the colour :face palm:
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Hahahaha, I though the same too, when I first saw the pamphlet. The real colours look really nice and unique. If you don't like the red at all, you can spray it other colours without voiding the warranty, but you can also get a leather case.

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If you still doubt why don't you go to the CSL Store to tested out.  Then you will satisfy with whatever your decision later. Bear in mind, every phone has its own issue. My sis is using S2. Constant hang is common for S2, but ppl still buy it because it is Samsung. I previously using HTC Sensation XE. HTC is having issue of lagginess because of the heavy Sense UI they come with. Both phones are from well known established company, very popular, higher spec than Mi501 with dual core also. There are no such as perfect phone. Feel it yourself, think wisely, and you will never regret later on. Cheers!  thumbup.gif
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Adding you to the owner list, thanks for the support!

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Will check out on the store soon. Poisoning. But the colour :face palm:
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What! You don't like the color? It's diff from the usual sleek black phone. But to tell u the truth, I never liked Mercury when I 1st saw the pic in promo pamplet. I was like dafuq? Butt ugly, looks pudgy to me! I couldn't believe my eyes when I held the actual thing in my hand. The pamplet didn't do the phone justice!
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Thanks man!
What! You don't like the color? It's diff from the usual sleek black phone. But to tell u the truth, I never liked Mercury when I 1st saw the pic in promo pamplet. I was like dafuq? Butt ugly, looks pudgy to me! I couldn't believe my eyes when I held the actual thing in my hand. The pamplet didn't do the phone justice!
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Actually, yeah, the pamphlet does make it look pudgy, while the real product looks really nice. The colour is good for me, feels like a change from the normal black and white, but I guess everyone has their own preferences.
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It's already out LOL

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Racer 3 price is rather high. may consider the CSL
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Racer 3 price is rather high. may consider the CSL
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The CSL quad core is still not out yet though. Have to wait till next year, around June- August. Maybe earlier, considering how CSL is talking about it. I already can't wait.

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Okay. Thanks ! How long it take to reach your doorstep? Hmms.
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Okay. Thanks ! How long it take to reach your doorstep? Hmms.
Will get it soon  flex.gif
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Today I place my order. Tomorrow afternoon I got my phone. I am not sure about Sabah & Sarawak

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Racer 3 price is rather high. may consider the CSL
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1.  Weight of the phone is abt the same as Ninetology Stealh.
2. Back cover surface is Red Matte Finish. I honestly don't like the colour too. But the problem solve if u buying a pouch for it rather than u spray the back cover.  hmm.gif
3. The battery is RM50 value and u can get it from the official CSL webstore
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A pouch will make the phone thick and bulky so normally I don't use cover for all my phones. I will share my "spray work" if it is not ugly smile.gif
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Oh ya, I forgot to ask. Not a big deal really, Mercury have auto focus or not?
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Wonder is the Spice Stellar Horizon Mi-500 is similar to this Mercury.

The spec is about the same.

http://androidadvices.com/spice-mi500-stel...horizon-review/

and comparison with samsung note 2 as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUdNNYHNrus&feature=related

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Wonder is the Spice Stellar Horizon Mi-500 is similar to this Mercury.

The spec is about the same.

http://androidadvices.com/spice-mi500-stel...horizon-review/
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It's the same. I don't know why CSL choose to use different name, there are other phones from CSLxSPICE that has same spec but diff names. Same company that they collabo, why diff name? I oso don't know.
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A pouch will make the phone thick and bulky so normally I don't use cover for all my phones. I will share my "spray work" if it is not ugly smile.gif
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Woah. Do share with us bro. 1st user with custom deco on back cover :-D
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It's the same. I don't know why CSL choose to use different name, there are other phones from CSLxSPICE that has same spec but diff names. Same company that they collabo, why diff name? I oso don't know.
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Oh ya, I forgot to ask. Not a big deal really, Mercury have auto focus or not?
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Yerp. 5 MP camera with autofocus function
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Really Jelly now O_O

Compare to S2 how? Better and user friendly or?

Battery life really pawn s2 la.

2150mah x 1650mah

Well. hopefully there is custom rom for the phone. For me to overclock rclxms.gif rclxm9.gif
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QUOTE(ninask @ Nov 27 2012, 03:57 PM)
It's the same. I don't know why CSL choose to use different name, there are other phones from CSLxSPICE that has same spec but diff names. Same company that they collabo, why diff name? I oso don't know.
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Actually, the Spice Mi500 and Mercury Mi501 are different phones. The Mi501 has a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU, while the Spice has a 1GHz MTK6577 CPU, which is significantly weaker. The look of the phones are also different, and the cameras are also different. Spice Mi500 also uses the 3.0.1 ICS kernel, while the Mercury Mi501 has a 3.0.3 JB kernel. Many people confuse them with one another.
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QUOTE(dust @ Nov 27 2012, 03:53 PM)
Wonder is the Spice Stellar Horizon Mi-500 is similar to this Mercury.

The spec is about the same.

http://androidadvices.com/spice-mi500-stel...horizon-review/

and comparison with samsung note 2 as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUdNNYHNrus&feature=related
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it's not the same the way i see it, even though they're similar, but actually entirely two different phone.

first and foremost, the processor. The indian was 1GHz dual core, where ours was 1.2GHz dual core.

second, the placement of everything is different between the indian and ours, indicating that the internals was also different.

third, there is actually CSL mi-500 some time ago running on MT6573 650Mhz processor with 5 inch screen. it was horrible to be honest. doh.gif so they cannot use the "mi-500" anymore. that'll confuse us consumer.
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Really Jelly now O_O

Compare to S2 how? Better and user friendly or?

Battery life really pawn s2 la.

2150mah x 1650mah

Well. hopefully there is custom rom for the phone. For me to overclock rclxms.gif rclxm9.gif
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One should show up sooner or later. I still haven't rooted my phone because don't want to void warranty yet.
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 27 2012, 04:15 PM)
Actually, the Spice Mi500 and Mercury Mi501 are different phones. The Mi501 has a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU, while the Spice has a 1GHz MTK6577 CPU, which is significantly weaker. The look of the phones are also different, and the cameras are also different. Spice Mi500 also uses the 3.0.1 ICS kernel, while the Mercury Mi501 has a 3.0.3 JB kernel. Many people confuse them with one another.
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so does it means the mercury which with 3.0.3JB kernel will able to have jellybean update in the near future?

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One should show up sooner or later. I still haven't rooted my phone because don't want to void warranty yet.
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Hopefully soon ba smile.gif

But what i dislike about the phone is the softkey, i mean the key it's like HTC wish doesn't really fit me uhmm hmm.gif

Hopefully it got a home button like able us to press rclxub.gif thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 27 2012, 04:15 PM)
Actually, the Spice Mi500 and Mercury Mi501 are different phones. The Mi501 has a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU, while the Spice has a 1GHz MTK6577 CPU, which is significantly weaker. The look of the phones are also different, and the cameras are also different. Spice Mi500 also uses the 3.0.1 ICS kernel, while the Mercury Mi501 has a 3.0.3 JB kernel. Many people confuse them with one another.
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It's different?! RAGEEEEEEEE vmad.gif oh well, I can't remember was it here or FB, some guy was excited for Stellar, I guess we Malaysians got the better version?
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it's not the same the way i see it, even though they're similar, but actually entirely two different phone.

first and foremost, the processor. The indian was 1GHz dual core, where ours was 1.2GHz dual core.

second, the placement of everything is different between the indian and ours, indicating that the internals was also different.

third, there is actually CSL mi-500 some time ago running on MT6573 650Mhz processor with 5 inch screen. it was horrible to be honest. doh.gif  so they cannot use the "mi-500" anymore. that'll confuse us consumer.
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CSL Mi500 was not actually a CSL phone. Refer to this link for the truth.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=101...elevant_count=1

The phones in the picture are the fake Mi500 and a fake CSL tablet called the Mi701.

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it's not the same the way i see it, even though they're similar, but actually entirely two different phone.

first and foremost, the processor. The indian was 1GHz dual core, where ours was 1.2GHz dual core.

second, the placement of everything is different between the indian and ours, indicating that the internals was also different.

third, there is actually CSL mi-500 some time ago running on MT6573 650Mhz processor with 5 inch screen. it was horrible to be honest. doh.gif  so they cannot use the "mi-500" anymore. that'll confuse us consumer.
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Didn't CSL came out with a statement that Mi500 and Mi700 is not their product?
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The screen is 5inch? It doesn't look like one :hmms:
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so does it means the mercury which with 3.0.3JB kernel will able to have jellybean update in the near future?
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Yes, the rumors have been flying around and CSL themselves have hinted the possibility.

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The screen is 5inch? It doesn't look like one :hmms:
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I know. When you see it in real life, it is really big and super slow.

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The screen is 5inch? It doesn't look like one :hmms:
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Yes, the rumors have been flying around and CSL themselves have hinted the possibility.

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I know. When you see it in real life, it is really big and super slow.
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What do you mean by "Super Slow" Can you be more specific?
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What do you mean by "Super Slow" Can you be more specific?
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I was talking about the Mi500 above. that thing is just too slow and laggy.

The Mercury is super smooth, so don't worry.
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I was talking about the Mi500 above. that thing is just too slow and laggy.

The Mercury is super smooth, so don't worry.
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But you're reffering back to my quotes earlier.

Can you take a few pic of your phone? Which i will really appreciate if you do so rclxm9.gif
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Yes, the rumors have been flying around and CSL themselves have hinted the possibility.
It will really worth it if the Jb is on the way. drool.gif

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I'm talking on the Mi501 instead of the Mi500
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CSL Mi500 was not actually a CSL phone. Refer to this link for the truth.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=101...elevant_count=1

The phones in the picture are the fake Mi500 and a fake CSL tablet called the Mi701.
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Didn't CSL came out with a statement that Mi500 and Mi700 is not their product?
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yea, saw that announcement too

the thing is tho, why would anyone mass produce and then sell fakes under the name 'CSL', i can't brain lar rclxub.gif
if 'Samseng' or anything else is understandable, but CSL?
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I'm talking on the Mi501 instead of the Mi500
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Let's just forget about the Mi500. I can't take any pictures of my phone because my camera's busted. My main way of taking pictures now is through my phone. sweat.gif

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yea, saw that announcement too

the thing is tho, why would anyone mass produce and then sell fakes under the name 'CSL', i can't brain lar  rclxub.gif
if 'Samseng' or anything else is understandable, but CSL?
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I don't know. My brain hurts just thinking about it. Maybe they were thinking " Oh, if we release Samsung clones with such bad quality, people will find out and sue us, so let's brand it CSL!".

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Let's just forget about the Mi500. I can't take any pictures of my phone because my camera's busted. My main way of taking pictures now is through my phone. sweat.gif

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I don't know. My brain hurts just thinking about it. Maybe they were thinking " Oh, if we release Samsung clones with such bad quality, people will find out and sue us, so let's brand it CSL!".
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may i know can this mercury support wireless tethering, to act as a wireless modem?
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may i know can this mercury support wireless tethering, to act as a wireless modem?
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I just saw this thread, hopefully it's not too late  tongue.gif
And yeah, it come with Snapdragon S4 1.2GHZ Processor. Which is the lowest tier within Snapdragon S4 Processor Family. But hopefully it smooth to use. I'm planning to get one as my second phone as currently i'm using Galaxy Ace. Planning to change phone, as i'm also in tight budget, was thinking would it be the best bang for $$.  shocking.gif

Hopefully CSL will release S4 Pro Quad core phone  hmm.gif
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It might just replace your ace as your primary phone.

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I have just made my payment to Cranky guy's suggested link. Hope to join the group soon !
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Can someone speak for the normal-use speed of Mercury compared to Stealth? For example, is there a noticeable difference in sliding home screens, opening apps menu, turning on/off?

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Can someone speak for the normal-use speed of Mercury compared to Stealth? For example, is there a noticeable difference in sliding home screens, opening apps menu, turning on/off?

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Yes, there is a noticeable difference. You can actually see the difference when your scroll between your homescreens on the Stealth and the Mercury. Most games run faster on the Mi501, and the transition when you open up apps is a lot more smoother on the Mercury. Also, this is my Mi501 quadrant score.

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Also, the Antutu score seems to have skyrocketed somehow.

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So I think the Mercury dominates the Stealth, except in camera.

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Yes, there is a noticeable difference. You can actually see the difference when your scroll between your homescreens on the Stealth and the Mercury. Most games run faster on the Mi501, and the transition when you open up apps is a lot more smoother on the Mercury. Also, this is my Mi501 quadrant score.

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Also, the Antutu score seems to have skyrocketed somehow.

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So I think the Mercury dominates the Stealth, except in  camera.
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I was hoping that some1 will compare both of this phone since its has very similar specs and price. Can some1 provide a more detailed comparison.

Also, Is the guy from Lelong really secure? Wanted to buy from him but haven't decided yet. I do agree that his option is the cheapest.

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I was hoping that some1 will compare both of this phone since its has very similar specs and price. Can some1 provide a more detailed comparison.

Also, Is the guy from Lelong really secure? Wanted to buy from him but haven't decided yet. I do agree that his option is the cheapest.

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The guy from lelong is secure. There is a comparison by Syncomp on page 14 of the android phone recommendation thread v6. There actually is no need for benchmark comparisons because the Mi501 is far more superior in the CPU department and GPU department.
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 28 2012, 01:25 AM)
The guy from lelong is secure. There is a comparison by Syncomp on page 14 of the android phone recommendation thread v6. There actually is no need for benchmark comparisons because the Mi501 is far more superior in the CPU department and GPU department.
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Thanks for the tips. A good enough comparison though I was hoping a comparison with Stealth 2. Anyway thanks for your tips.
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Thanks for the tips. A good enough comparison though I was hoping a comparison with Stealth 2. Anyway thanks for your tips.
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Against the Stealth 2, the CSL has an edge in the price and CPU department, while the Stealth 2 wins in the camera department.
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Against the Stealth 2, the CSL has an edge in the price and CPU department, while the Stealth 2 wins in the camera department.
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Well. This is really poisoning now. Is the GPU Adreno 203 efficient?

Since Last time my X8 is Adreno 200. Kinda dizzy rclxub.gif

Added on November 28, 2012, 6:50 amOne question, there is no CSL word on the front of the phone?

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]One question, there is no CSL word on the front of the phone?
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No it does not have. Tho my old spice mi300 had the csl and android logo at the back, and the word spice on the front, it's kinda cool to me.

Btw, my phone gonna arrive this morning. Noob q, do I need to charge it 8 hours or just wait til the green color lights up?
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No it does not have. Tho my old spice mi300 had the csl and android logo at the back, and the word spice on the front, it's kinda cool to me.

Btw, my phone gonna arrive this morning. Noob q, do I need to charge it 8 hours or just wait til the green color lights up?
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congrat on the new phone. remember to post up some phone photos when you unbox it. rclxms.gif

let us know the phone performance as well, from different user perspective. icon_rolleyes.gif
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Since CSL make this red colour, why don't give more colour variety...
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QUOTE(ninask @ Nov 28 2012, 01:08 PM)
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Congrats ninask! Welcome to the family.. biggrin.gif thumbup.gif

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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Nov 27 2012, 09:56 PM)
Yes, there is a noticeable difference. You can actually see the difference when your scroll between your homescreens on the Stealth and the Mercury. Most games run faster on the Mi501, and the transition when you open up apps is a lot more smoother on the Mercury. Also, this is my Mi501 quadrant score.

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Wow.. Cranky how do u get such score?

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Local Shop selling at Rm660 free pouch
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Local Shop selling at Rm660 free pouch
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Ok la tu brader the price, I just got myself the pouch, bought it from local shop, he said rm35, I juai minyak, got it for RM30 + free pasang SP. Lol!
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Sounds great! Make sure there are 2 screen protectors inside.

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I am thinking of spraying the phone with tamiya spray. It is about RM25/can. I have no experience in this area. Any better/cheaper advice ?

I have just made my payment to Cranky guy's suggested link. Hope to join the group soon !
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Adding you to the user list. So how has your project turned out?.

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may i know this mercury have chinese input?
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Yes, it has Chinese input. You just need to select it from the keyboard settings.
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When the keyboard comes up, press the settings icon on it. Then go to Smart Input and uncheck everything. Should solve everything.
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RM660 + Pouch . Worth buy? Uhmm~
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Make sure you bring your money.
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Bro, When the keyboard on. Just slide the label 'abc' on the spacebar to the left. That sure will do
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Bro, When the keyboard on. Just slide the label 'abc' on the spacebar to the left. That sure will do
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Wow, I didn't even know about that sweat.gif .

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Bro, When the keyboard on. Just slide the label 'abc' on the spacebar to the left. That sure will do
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Wow, I didn't even know about that sweat.gif .

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Wow, I didn't even know about that sweat.gif .

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Wow, I didn't even know about that sweat.gif .
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Hi there, would you be able to tell me where you have bought this?
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Hi there, would you be able to tell me where you have bought this?
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Kuching Sarawak.

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Bought it a few days ago. Tried and tested it myself. Since I always carry 2 phone and it really makes me goes nut at times. So....after getting it past few days and the conclusion was, it is an excellent phone. Performance wise I am very happy. Smooth, stable and surprisingly battery could lasted me 1 day. Btw I don't play game. Data on 24/7, received calls non stop and often access mail and Internet. Ooh...btw my previous phone was s2 and bb. The only department I am not too happy with this new toy was the camera. Perhaps my course of work need a good camera, but still boleh la... Overall I would gives 8 over 10. And with the price...oh....just so value for money.. Now I am so ready to look fwd for quad core csl next year, knowing the fact at times just don't always look at big/established brand. U will surprised with this smaller brand and yet a fragment price of those big brands. Conclusion ... Superb value for money phone, just the down side is camera dept(due to my work requirement). But that's ok if you don't uses it often. Many thanks to those contributed and gave review on it. It really helps me to decide the right decision.... Terms Kasih....
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Bought it a few days ago. Tried and tested it myself. Since I always carry 2 phone and it really makes me goes nut at times. So....after getting it past few days and the conclusion was, it is an excellent phone. Performance wise I am very happy. Smooth, stable and surprisingly battery could lasted me 1 day. Btw I don't play game. Data on 24/7, received calls non stop and often access mail and Internet. Ooh...btw my previous phone was s2 and bb. The only department I am not too happy with this new toy was the camera. Perhaps my course of work need a good camera, but still boleh la... Overall I would gives 8 over 10. And with the price...oh....just so value for money.. Now I am so ready to look fwd for quad core csl next year, knowing the fact at times just don't always look at big/established brand. U will surprised with this smaller brand and yet a fragment price of those big brands. Conclusion ... Superb value for money phone, just the down side is camera dept(due to my work requirement). But that's ok if you don't uses it often. Many thanks to those contributed and gave review on it. It really helps me to decide the right decision.... Terms Kasih....
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Adding you to the user list. Congratulations on your new phone!

Added on November 29, 2012, 9:53 amAlso, our owner list just broke the 10. people barrier. Nothing special but it is progress.

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just went to a CSL phone shop to look for the mercury. But the sale guys told me they have not getting the phone in yet, but focus on promoting the Ninetology i7250. doh.gif


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Bro, When the keyboard on. Just slide the label 'abc' on the spacebar to the left. That sure will do
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Haha that's what I thought when I 1st saw the abc thing, I tried sliding, but it goes into option. Like Cranky guy said, untick all. I don't know what I tekan last night, finally the T9 went away. Thanks for the tips!
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just went to a CSL phone shop to look for the mercury. But the sale guys told me they have not getting the phone in yet, but focus on promoting the Ninetology i7250.  doh.gif
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Lol, if they don't have the Mercury, then not worthy to be called CSL shop. Try checking out Lowyat Plaza, Axis Atrium Digital Mall or Mid Valley. They should have stock there.
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I m from a small town outside JB johor. but anyhow, let wait for another week.
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I m from a small town outside JB johor. but anyhow, let wait for another week.
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You can find a list of retailers in Johor in the link below. If you want to wait though, it's fine with me. Just giving you alternatives.

http://www.s-csl.my/index.php/where-to-buy

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You can find a list of retailers in Johor in the link below. If you want to wait though, it's fine with me. Just giving you alternatives.

http://www.s-csl.my/index.php/where-to-buy
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thanks for the info. i will try to contact the nearest phone shop to check on its stock
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thanks for the info. i will try to contact the nearest phone shop to check on its stock
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You're welcome biggrin.gif .
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just called up two csl center in my area, both no stock and even want to sell me at rm 799.
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just called up two csl center in my area, both no stock and even want to sell me at rm 799.
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Woah, that's weird, Johor should have stock by now. The only one left is............ This guy!

http://www.lelong.com.my/csl-mi501-mi-501-...3-10-Sale-P.htm

Yes, it is secure and people(including me) have purchased from this guy before. His feedback is really good.
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Woah, that's weird, Johor should have stock by now. The only one left is............ This guy!

http://www.lelong.com.my/csl-mi501-mi-501-...3-10-Sale-P.htm

Yes, it is secure and people(including me) have purchased from this guy before. His feedback is really good.
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i am considering on this option now. just to see any possibility to COD with him near my area.

btw, convenience to let me know what type of warranty he is providing on this mercury.

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i am considering on this option now. just to see any possibility to COD with him near my area.

btw, convenience to let me know what type of warranty he is providing on this mercury.
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If I'm not wrong, it comes with the original CSL warranty.

Also, I just ran a Vellamo test, and it turns out the Mi501 beats the Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note and the Motorola Droid Razr. (And, theoratically, the Droid Razr Maxx)

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If I'm not wrong, it comes with the original CSL warranty.

Also, I just ran a Vellamo test, and it turns out the Mi501 beats the Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note and the Motorola Droid Razr. (And, theoratically, the Droid Razr Maxx)

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12 months warranty, with receipt and stamped warranty card biggrin.gif


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I wish I got mine from him now doh.gif .
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I wish I got mine from him now  doh.gif .
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What's wrong with yours?

The Lelong guy also out of stock. Just saw the quantity went to zero. Have to wait la like that.

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What's wrong with yours?

The Lelong guy also out of stock. Just saw the quantity went to zero. Have to wait la like that.
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I bought mine for RM699. That's why. But I don't regret getting the phone, coz it's really awesome. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
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I bought mine for RM699. That's why. But I don't regret getting the phone, coz it's really awesome. thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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Ala mahal few bucks only, but the fact u got it earlier with that price, pretty good deal I must say!
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What's wrong with yours?

The Lelong guy also out of stock. Just saw the quantity went to zero. Have to wait la like that.
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It is out of stock at the moment. Already contact thru his email and hope to get his reply soon.

he stated need 2 week time to re stock.

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If I'm not wrong, it comes with the original CSL warranty.

Also, I just ran a Vellamo test, and it turns out the Mi501 beats the Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note and the Motorola Droid Razr. (And, theoratically, the Droid Razr Maxx)

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what a good info. it keeps on poison me. regret to act slow until now no stock already.

my area all sell RM799. shakehead.gif too expensive.

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It is out of stock at the moment. Already contact thru his email and hope to get his reply soon.

he stated need 2 week time to re stock.

Added on November 29, 2012, 4:49 pm

what a good info. it keeps on poison me. regret to act slow until now no stock already.

my area all sell RM799. shakehead.gif  too expensive.
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Try nego with them, maybe can get RM700.

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Ala mahal few bucks only, but the fact u got it earlier with that price, pretty good deal I must say!
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Actually, when you think about it that way, you're right! laugh.gif

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My area got 2 retail shop

1 Selling at RM799 - No Discount . No Free anything.
1 Selling at RM660 - Free pouch tongue.gif

Getting it pretty soon. but will test out soon too. Hopefully it worth. Much more feedback.
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My area got 2 retail shop

1 Selling at RM799 - No Discount . No Free anything.
1 Selling at RM660 - Free pouch tongue.gif

Getting it pretty soon. but will test out soon too. Hopefully it worth. Much more feedback.
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Good luck!
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Why your benchmark can reach till 6K+

on youtube CSL sabah only scored 5K+ hmm.gif hmm.gif
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Why your benchmark can reach till 6K+

on youtube CSL sabah only scored 5K+  hmm.gif  hmm.gif
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The latest AnTuTu update boosts the score of all the phones. Following the old benchmarks scores, I should have scored 6014. Still very high, though. I guess my phone loves me lol.smile.gif
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The latest AnTuTu update boosts the score of all the phones. Following the old benchmarks scores, I should have scored 6014. Still very high, though. I guess my phone loves me lol.smile.gif
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I see. Can you post some pic of your phone? I mean interface. the menu etc. yawn.gif icon_question.gif
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I see. Can you post some pic of your phone? I mean interface. the menu etc. yawn.gif  icon_question.gif
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Feast your eyes on SNAPSHOTS!!

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Home screen with CSL's own custom analog clock and icons.

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Random pics of the UI.

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That's about it. Hope I helped.
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Feast your eyes on SNAPSHOTS!!

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Home screen with CSL's own custom analog clock and icons.

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Random pics of the UI.

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That's about it. Hope I helped.
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Nice  thumbup.gif
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Lol ure still using that wallpaper?! I changed it the second I saw it! tongue.gif
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I don't like it too, but I don't feel like changing it either.
It's weird, but I don't mind. As long as the phone is smooth, I'm ok.

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QUOTE(ValityMental @ Nov 29 2012, 07:06 PM)
Really eager to see the quad core version one  doh.gif
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Me too. I wonder what they will call it. CSL is also going to release a dual core ICS 7" tablet next year January or February, and apparently it might support dual sim? Would that make them the first in the world?

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i am considering on this option now. just to see any possibility to COD with him near my area.

btw, convenience to let me know what type of warranty he is providing on this mercury.
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If you want, I can get one for you. But it will be RM699.

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November 29, 2012, 7:17 pm

If you want, I can get one for you. But it will be RM699.
May i know where are you from? Maybe i can travel to the shop?
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May i know where are you from? Maybe i can travel to the shop?
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I can poslaju to you, cause I don't have a shop. I buy it from my local shop, and then I will send it to you.
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I can poslaju to you, cause I don't have a shop. I buy it from my local shop, and then I will send it to you.
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let me think about it, cause i prefer to get hand on the phone before purchase.

thanks.
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let me think about it, cause i prefer to get hand on the phone before purchase.

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Actually, I think thats better too.
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I see, will check it out. Since i'm in tight budget. But i heard some people said that CSL aren't good. Can anyone clarify this? Correct me if i'm wrong.  blush.gif
Kuching Selling RM750 Nett  cry.gif
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Me jumpa at cat city rm650 plus pouch tongue.gif

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Rm650 after further nego.. Btw how the camera quality vs s3 and etc...
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Rm650 after further nego.. Btw how the camera quality vs s3 and etc...
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My area got 2 retail shop

1 Selling at RM799 - No Discount . No Free anything.
1 Selling at RM660 - Free pouch tongue.gif

Getting it pretty soon. but will test out soon too. Hopefully it worth. Much more feedback.
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Hi bro,

Where did u buy this phone at 660? can pm me? Thanks
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did CSL Mi501 have any custom ROM on XDA ?
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the best price i can get in melaka so far is rm660
do u guys think that is a good price?
i dun wan buy from lelong n thru postage
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may i know where you get this price in Melaka? It that the CSL store in the Gaint Hypermarket?

I may consider to go there and buy.

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Found the answer in the later page. In Giant Bachang.

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I got my phone yesterday. Everything looks good including the red back cover. I am going to share my experience with whoever dislike the red and intended to spray it with another colour.
I went to hobby shop for a RM27 matelic black spray which is meant for plastic surface. Happily sprayed it and drid it up with fan. Then nightmare begins. The new paint resolves part of the original paint. I started to see "crack" lines. After that I peel off the black pain and I can see the red cracking lines. I respray again, and I can see more crack lines.
The conclusion so far is that don't try to spray it unless you know how to remove the original paint and sand the surface nicely before you can spray a new layer. The right way to go is definitely buying a porch to cover up the red.
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I got my phone yesterday. Everything looks good including the red back cover. I am going to share my experience with whoever dislike the red and intended to spray it with another colour.
I went to hobby shop for a RM27 matelic black spray which is meant for plastic surface. Happily sprayed it and drid it up with fan. Then nightmare begins. The new paint resolves part of the original paint. I started to see "crack" lines. After that I peel off the black pain and I can see the red cracking lines. I respray again, and I can see more crack lines.
The conclusion so far is that don't try to spray it unless you know how to remove the original paint and sand the surface nicely before you can spray a new layer. The right way to go is definitely buying a porch to cover up the red.
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Well, that was catastrophic. How is your phone? Is it still usable?
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QUOTE(myastro1974 @ Nov 30 2012, 02:33 PM)
I got my phone yesterday. Everything looks good including the red back cover. I am going to share my experience with whoever dislike the red and intended to spray it with another colour.
I went to hobby shop for a RM27 matelic black spray which is meant for plastic surface. Happily sprayed it and drid it up with fan. Then nightmare begins. The new paint resolves part of the original paint. I started to see "crack" lines. After that I peel off the black pain and I can see the red cracking lines. I respray again, and I can see more crack lines.
The conclusion so far is that don't try to spray it unless you know how to remove the original paint and sand the surface nicely before you can spray a new layer. The right way to go is definitely buying a porch to cover up the red.
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salute to your braveness. i dont dare to do so. flex.gif thumbup.gif

why not buy some carbon fibre sticker to paste back the cover. hmm.gif

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salute to your braveness. i dont dare to do so.  flex.gif  thumbup.gif

why not buy some carbon fibre sticker to paste back the cover.  hmm.gif
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Why I don't think that earlier. Great Idea bro!! drool.gif drool.gif rclxm9.gif

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QUOTE(myastro1974 @ Nov 30 2012, 02:33 PM)
I got my phone yesterday. Everything looks good including the red back cover. I am going to share my experience with whoever dislike the red and intended to spray it with another colour.
I went to hobby shop for a RM27 matelic black spray which is meant for plastic surface. Happily sprayed it and drid it up with fan. Then nightmare begins. The new paint resolves part of the original paint. I started to see "crack" lines. After that I peel off the black pain and I can see the red cracking lines. I respray again, and I can see more crack lines.
The conclusion so far is that don't try to spray it unless you know how to remove the original paint and sand the surface nicely before you can spray a new layer. The right way to go is definitely buying a porch to cover up the red.
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What a brave attempt bro.. shocking.gif

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Why I don't think that earlier. Great Idea bro!!  drool.gif  drool.gif  rclxm9.gif
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Hope it solves the problem. icon_idea.gif

cheers. rclxms.gif

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Hope it solve your problem.  icon_idea.gif

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Carbon Fibre Sticker, eh? I never thought about that.
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Carbon Fibre Sticker, eh? I never thought about that.
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ha ha, the idea came from those stickers which pasted by my daughter, on both my phone and laptop. flex.gif


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ha ha, the idea came from those stickers which pasted by my daughter, on both my phone and laptop.  flex.gif
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Weird place to get an idea. Could you take some pictures?
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Well, that was catastrophic. How is your phone? Is it still usable?
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My phone is still in good shape but just a bit ugly. emmm... it is very ugly smile.gif
The phone is great. I don't think any sub 1k phone can bit it if we take the screen size and the speed (smooth) in to consideration. The red cover is actually nice but just not for me.

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QUOTE(dust @ Nov 30 2012, 02:42 PM)
salute to your braveness. i dont dare to do so.  flex.gif  thumbup.gif

why not buy some carbon fibre sticker to paste back the cover.  hmm.gif
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Why can I buy carbon fiber sticker ? stationary shop ? Thanks in advance ! Your brilliant idea is going to boost the sales of the phone ... the red makes many hesitate to buy it

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QUOTE(myastro1974 @ Nov 30 2012, 08:41 PM)
My phone is still in good shape but just a bit ugly. emmm... it is very ugly smile.gif
The phone is great. I don't think any sub 1k phone can bit it if we take the screen size and the speed (smooth) in to consideration. The red cover is actually nice but just not for me.

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Why can I buy carbon fiber sticker ? stationary shop ? Thanks in advance ! Your brilliant idea is going to boost the sales of the phone ... the red makes many hesitate to buy it
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Good to know nod.gif Waiting my salary so i'm able to grab it whistling.gif
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Why can I buy carbon fiber sticker ? stationary shop ? Thanks in advance ! Your brilliant idea is going to boost the sales of the phone ... the red makes many hesitate to buy it
may refer to below, just as reference but not guarantee.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...83468&hl=carbon

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z  SgH tt. 

Weird place to get an idea. Could you take some pictures?
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user posted image

This is the art work performed by my daughter on my wife iphone cover. idea came from this and i feel weird too. cool2.gif

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may refer to below, just as reference but not guarantee.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...83468&hl=carbon

Added on November 30, 2012, 9:31 pm

user posted image

This is the art work performed by my daughter on my wife iphone cover. idea came from this and i feel weird too.  cool2.gif
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Lol, I like how you attached cool face at the end. It seems like a really good idea though. I wish you luck!
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may refer to below, just as reference but not guarantee.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...83468&hl=carbon

Added on November 30, 2012, 9:31 pm

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This is the art work performed by my daughter on my wife iphone cover. idea came from this and i feel weird too.  cool2.gif
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Thanks !!!
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Lol, I like how you attached  cool face at the end. It seems like a really good idea though. I wish you luck!
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thanks.

Spend one whole night walk around most of the nearby phone shop but no sign of mercury. they even do not know got this model. doh.gif maybe due to the csl brand name.

contact the phone shop at giant melaka thru phone and the price they offered is rm725. wonder can nego until rm680~690 or not. rclxm9.gif

will travel there next weekend to grab it if my area still no mercury available. drool.gif drool.gif

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Thanks !!!
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do post up your phone picture after getting the carbon fiber sticker putting on it. flex.gif

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thanks.

Spend one whole night walk around most of the nearby phone shop but no sign of mercury. they even do not know got this model.  doh.gif  maybe due to the csl brand name.

contact the phone shop at giant melaka thru phone and the price they offered is rm725. wonder can nego until rm680~690 or not.  rclxm9.gif

will travel there next weekend to grab it if my area still no mercury available.
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People dun like CSL because it is Malaysian brand. For them, Malaysian product is terrible.
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hi guys...been reading all the post n so far impressed with the phone....2 question...

1>can the phone be rooted?
2>anybody in penang already bought the phone?
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hi guys...been reading all the post n so far impressed with the phone....2 question...

1>can the phone be rooted?
2>anybody in penang already bought the phone?
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1. Yes, of course.

2. I'm not in Penang, but I'm pretty sure someone in Penang has one.

Also, something cool I found out, the pixel density on our Mi501s are better than the Stealth 2.

Mercury- 247 ppi

Stealth 2- 196 ppi

Another reason to be happy to be a Mi501 owner.

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Hi all, I've been lurking in this thread for a little while. I'm pondering to get this as an entry level phone for my kid, and I think spec-wise this beats any Samsung at this price point.

I am quite impressed by the user experiences you guys have written. Will seriously contemplate this.

Just want to share some insight since I'm a technophile in general. The headset problem reported a few pages back is due to the fact that there is only a standard for,uh, "standard" stereo ie 2 conductor (the metal separated by the black strips) 3.5mm connectors. Beyond that, it's up to the manufacturer to do whatever they want to define control signals on the 3rd strip.

I have a Huawei Mediapad and the Huawei 8660 headset does not work on it, but my Samsung headset does.

On custom roms, if CSL has released the Kernel and ROM sources, then modding can begin. Of course, this phone also has to get into the hands of developers. So far there are a couple of Malaysians who develop custom roms for the phones they have. There's a capable fellow by the handle of monx who has a rom for the Galaxy Note 2, and I have seen some of CSL's earlier phones having custom roms on XDA. Those phones were OEM Foxconn.

I read that this is a "non oem" CSL. What does that mean?

BTW:
http://www.s-csl.my/index.php/csl-phones/s...h-mercury-mi501

It does not show GPS/AGPS in the spec sheet. Is GPS confirmed as a feature? You know, the standard mfg disclaimer that specs/price/availability can change anytime....

Thanks all.

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Hi all, I've been lurking in this thread for a little while. I'm pondering to get this as an entry level phone for my kid, and I think spec-wise this beats any Samsung at this price point.

I am quite impressed by the user experiences you guys have written. Will seriously contemplate this.

Just want to share some insight since I'm a technophile in general. The headset problem reported a few pages back is due to the fact that there is only a standard for,uh, "standard" stereo ie 2 conductor (the metal separated by the black strips) 3.5mm connectors. Beyond that, it's up to the manufacturer to do whatever they want to define control signals on the 3rd strip.

I have a Huawei Mediapad and the Huawei 8660 headset does not work on it, but my Samsung headset does.

On custom roms, if CSL has released the Kernel and ROM sources, then modding can begin. Of course, this phone also has to get into the hands of developers. So far there are a couple of Malaysians who develop custom roms for the phones they have. There's a capable fellow by the handle of monx who has a rom for the Galaxy Note 2, and I have seen some of CSL's earlier phones having custom roms on XDA. Those phones were OEM Foxconn.

I read that this is a "non oem" CSL. What does that mean?

BTW:
http://www.s-csl.my/index.php/csl-phones/s...h-mercury-mi501

It does not show GPS/AGPS in the spec sheet. Is GPS confirmed as a feature? You know, the standard mfg disclaimer that specs/price/availability can change anytime....

Thanks all.
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Answering your questions.

1. Certain CSL phones were OEMs like Mi410 and Mi300. The Mi501 is one of of the phones that are completely exclusive to CSL.


2. Yes it does support GPS. This has been tested and confirmed.

Also, I think a custom rom is in production, as well as a Jelly Bean update frm CSL soon.

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hi guys...been reading all the post n so far impressed with the phone....2 question...

1>can the phone be rooted?
2>anybody in penang already bought the phone?
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Sir, I am from Penang. I bought from the seller quoted by Crank guy. I paid in the evening, he sent out the next day, I got it the day after. With Poslaju so it is traceable.

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Answering your questions.

1. Certain CSL phones were OEMs like Mi410 and Mi300. The Mi501 is one of of the phones that are completely exclusive to CSL.
2. Yes it does support GPS. This has been tested and confirmed.

Also, I think a custom rom is in production, as well as a Jelly Bean update frm CSL soon.
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I have also tested GPS today with Papago M9 Navitotal. From the configuration menu, seems like a-GPS is an option but I did not try. The GPS positioning is fast, within 2 second. Probably I was driving in an open air (middle of PG bridge). This is faster than the Huawei Ideos X5 that I used before. It is definitely faster than Galaxy S2 and my old Acer Windows phone.

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I got just got some info from CSL. They are going to release a second dual dual core phone early next year. They also said it is going to use either the MSM8620A or MSM8960. I might just sell my Mercury when it comes. The target price is RM799-899. Oh and 1GB RAM. This thing has the potential to squash the Stealth2.
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Hi Cranky guy,

good to have this new from you in the Mercury Vs Stealth 2 thread. drool.gif

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2609135

May i know how reliable this info as i dont mind to wait until early next year for getting this dual core + 1g ram phone, as CNY gift. rclxm9.gif

will the screen design still be 5" or above? flex.gif

appreciate you can show us the info. rclxms.gif

thanks.

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Hi all, just curious, is the front camera capable of video call for this phone? And does Whatsapp work on this dual sim phone?
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Hi Cranky guy,

good to have this new from you in the Mercury Vs Stealth 2 thread.   drool.gif

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2609135

May i know how reliable this info as i dont mind to wait until early next year for getting this dual core + 1g ram phone, as CNY gift. rclxm9.gif

will the screen design still be 5" or above?  flex.gif

appreciate you can show us the info.  rclxms.gif

thanks.
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Yes, CSL themselves have said this, but I don't know if we can be too sure. CSL have delayed phones before, and this phone may be delayed further, because I don't think they will release 2 more dual core models in such a short span. The has been confirmed by CSL though, and it's going to be using Krait! So if you want it, you might have to wait longer, such as maybe March. But if you don't mind waiting, I say give it a go! Unless your like me, of course. Buy a new phone, wait till newer phone comes out, sell current phone and top up to get new phone. Rinse and repeat. rclxm9.gif The size is going to be slightly smaller, though. Not sure how small, but definitely more than 4 inches.

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Hi all, just curious, is the front camera capable of video call for this phone? And does Whatsapp work on this dual sim phone?
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Yes, the front camera is capable of video calls, but only through third party suport like Fringe and Skype. Whatsapp works on dual sim phones, but you can only use one sim.

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So no 3G video call? A bit disappointed, wonder if ninetology one also the same, thank for the info bro, the phone is actually quite good within that price range.
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So no 3G video call? A bit disappointed, wonder if   ninetology one also the same, thank for the info bro, the phone is actually quite good within that price range.
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Ninetology Stealth has video calls, but only 1 Ghz single core. Mercury 1.2 GHz dual core, and once overclocked can become 1.7 GHz.

Added on December 1, 2012, 7:42 pmAlso, @myastro1715, you might want to try chrome brush sticker. Saw someone use it on the Galaxy Y thread. End result was very pleasing.

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Hi Cranky, what do u mean by once overclocked can become 1.7GHz? Noob on all those related to custom rom, root...and etc... Anyways thanks in advance if u able to enlighten on this....


QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 1 2012, 04:29 PM)
Ninetology Stealth has video calls, but only 1 Ghz single core. Mercury 1.2 GHz dual core, and once overclocked can become 1.7 GHz.

Added on December 1, 2012, 7:42 pmAlso, @myastro1715, you might want to try chrome brush sticker. Saw someone use it on the Galaxy Y thread. End result was very pleasing.
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Hi Cranky, what do u mean by once overclocked can become 1.7GHz? Noob on all those related to custom rom, root...and etc... Anyways thanks in advance if u able to enlighten on this....
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Overclocking is... Well.... Something like incrasing power of your phone . Better check it out on google.
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 1 2012, 04:29 PM)
Ninetology Stealth has video calls, but only 1 Ghz single core. Mercury 1.2 GHz dual core, and once overclocked can become 1.7 GHz.

Added on December 1, 2012, 7:42 pmAlso, @myastro1715, you might want to try chrome brush sticker. Saw someone use it on the Galaxy Y thread. End result was very pleasing.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I will try to source something this few days.
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Sure, why not?
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Sure, why not?
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No stock for Mercury vmad.gif
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No stock for Mercury  vmad.gif
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Mercury seems to be running out of stock everywhere.

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Mercury seems to be running out of stock everywhere.
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Mercury seems to be running out of stock everywhere.
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the best is able to get one near my place, so no need to travel far far. drool.gif drool.gif rclxms.gif

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hopefully i can get one on coming weekend at giant melaka after receive my salary.  cool.gif

the best is able to get one near my place, so no need to travel far far.  drool.gif  drool.gif  rclxms.gif
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Just now i tested the Ninetology Stealth 2, with dual core 1 Ghz processor .
It is lighter and thinner than Mercury. Other specs are about the same like mercury. However, mercury are smoother.
Promo price now RM799, Best price RM750 with sp and case.

hm....which one to get? hehe
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QUOTE(wkchia @ Dec 2 2012, 10:14 PM)
Just now i tested the Ninetology Stealth 2, with dual core 1 Ghz processor .
It is lighter and thinner than Mercury. Other specs are about the same like mercury. However, mercury are smoother.
Promo price now RM799, Best price RM750 with sp and case.

hm....which one to get? hehe
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If issues with Stealth 1 is no longer present in Stealth 2, then I guess it should be a better buy as from what I heard the screen resolution is a bit higher than Mercury (854X480 vs 800X480). An the best part is the SoC (~CPU) is better than Mercury.

BTW, are you absolutely sure the one that you test was Stealth 2? We just don't want anyone here to get con into buying the old stock of the single core Stealth 1. Do be extra careful when dealing with seller.

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If issues with Stealth 1 is no longer present in Stealth 2, then I guess it should be a better buy as from what I heard the screen resolution is a bit higher than Mercury (854X480 vs 800X480). An the best part is the SoC (~CPU) is better than Mercury.

BTW, are you absolutely sure the one that you test was Stealth 2? We just don't want anyone here to get con into buying the old stock of the single core Stealth 1. Do be extra careful when dealing with seller.
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The Stealth 2 has a better screen and camera than the Mercury. The Mercury is cheaper, has better battery life and is lighter.

I'm not sure which is stronger, the procesor in the Mercury or the Stealth 2. According to AnTuTu, the Mercury's chip is better, but untill we get the Stealth 2's scores, we can't be too sure.
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 2 2012, 11:27 PM)
The Stealth 2 has a better screen and camera than the Mercury. The Mercury is cheaper, has better battery life and is lighter.

I'm not sure which is stronger, the procesor in the Mercury or the Stealth 2. According to AnTuTu, the Mercury's chip is better, but untill we get the Stealth 2's scores, we can't be too sure.
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Agree, we should have both of them and run batteries of benchmarks as we like. For me, I would like to see MTK6589 (fka MTK6588) first before even consider.
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Agree, we should have both of them and run batteries of benchmarks as we like. For me, I would like to see MTK6589 (fka MTK6588) first before even consider.
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MTK6589 is weird. I've seen AnTuTu scores ranging from 9000 - 12000. One thing is certain though, the MTK6589 is a beast in the right hands.
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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Dec 2 2012, 10:51 PM)
If issues with Stealth 1 is no longer present in Stealth 2, then I guess it should be a better buy as from what I heard the screen resolution is a bit higher than Mercury (854X480 vs 800X480). An the best part is the SoC (~CPU) is better than Mercury.

BTW, are you absolutely sure the one that you test was Stealth 2? We just don't want anyone here to get con into buying the old stock of the single core Stealth 1. Do be extra careful when dealing with seller.
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Not 100% sure, but its has also Black pearl 2 which is smoother with 4" screen. Anyway, i just testing it not intended to buy ... tongue.gif
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Not 100% sure, but its has also Black pearl 2 which is smoother with 4" screen. Anyway, i just testing it not intended to buy ... tongue.gif
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Wise move. Waiting for a better options eh?
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The Stealth 2 has a better screen and camera than the Mercury. The Mercury is cheaper, has better battery life and is lighter.

I'm not sure which is stronger, the procesor in the Mercury or the Stealth 2. According to AnTuTu, the Mercury's chip is better, but untill we get the Stealth 2's scores, we can't be too sure.
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As for the camera, I believe Stealth 2 powered by MT6577 has better support for hd recording (as well as playback) no?
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 2 2012, 11:27 PM)
The Stealth 2 has a better screen and camera than the Mercury. The Mercury is cheaper, has better battery life and is lighter.

I'm not sure which is stronger, the procesor in the Mercury or the Stealth 2. According to AnTuTu, the Mercury's chip is better, but untill we get the Stealth 2's scores, we can't be too sure.
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How heavy is Mercury? i felt the mercury is heavy than the stealth 2 leh...
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How heavy is Mercury? i felt the mercury is heavy than the stealth 2 leh...
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Stealth 2 is 164 g, while Mercury is 155 g.

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As for the camera, I believe Stealth 2 powered by MT6577 has better support for hd recording (as well as playback) no?
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Lol, CSL camera is crap compared to Ninetology.

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in penang the price is rm609 but just the phone n everything in the box...still considering to buy or not becos the only spec about this phone that's making me think twice is the ram...512 only rite?
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QUOTE(backislan @ Dec 3 2012, 11:59 AM)
in penang the price is rm609 but just the phone n everything in the box...still considering to buy or not becos the only spec about this phone that's making me think twice is the ram...512 only rite?
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what a weird figure of RM609. but it really a good price to grab. drool.gif drool.gif drool.gif

i will direct buy it if happen at my area, but now is not. cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif
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QUOTE(backislan @ Dec 3 2012, 11:59 AM)
in penang the price is rm609 but just the phone n everything in the box...still considering to buy or not becos the only spec about this phone that's making me think twice is the ram...512 only rite?
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Wow, how can you get so cheap? I say snatch it up quickly before stock runs out.
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I used to buy phone from that shop...but U must tell them U already ask their boss 1st about the price then only get that price....if not different price....

Still considering between stealth 2 n mercury actually...or should I wait for a 1gb ram phone?the dual sim is what interest me a lot....hows the mercury camera if compared with galaxy ace?
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QUOTE(backislan @ Dec 3 2012, 12:42 PM)
I used to buy phone from that shop...but U must tell them U already ask their boss 1st about the price then only get that price....if not different price....

Still considering between stealth 2 n mercury actually...or should I wait for a 1gb ram phone?the dual sim is what interest me a lot....hows the mercury camera if compared with galaxy ace?
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Compared to galaxy ace, Galaxy Ace's camera is better. In specs however, the Galaxy Ace uis beaten easily.
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QUOTE(backislan @ Dec 3 2012, 12:42 PM)
I used to buy phone from that shop...but U must tell them U already ask their boss 1st about the price then only get that price....if not different price....

Still considering between stealth 2 n mercury actually...or should I wait for a 1gb ram phone?the dual sim is what interest me a lot....hows the mercury camera if compared with galaxy ace?
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I am having the same thinking before on whether to wait for the new 1g ram phone or just grab the mercury and run.

i chose to grab the mercury this weekend if everything go smooth, without thinking to wait for the new and unknown model. the money is your and you choose how to spend it. dont interfere by others as finally, you pay for what you want to be. other people comment will only tell you the fact and their own experience, but may not be the one you really want.

I am keen to get a bigger screen phone, and few models like samsung note 2, samsung Galaxy Nexus, china android note, ninethology and until last mercury come into my selection. since i am tight with budget, i choose mercury since it fit most of my needs, but no all.
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Bro, how much is the price of mercury u can get ? are u in Klang Valley?
I prefer Mercury coz it is smoother...
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 3 2012, 02:05 PM)
Compared to galaxy ace, Galaxy Ace's camera is better. In specs however, the Galaxy Ace uis beaten easily.
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Compared to original ace?becos now too many ace around
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Compared to original ace?becos now too many ace around
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For better comparison, Ace 2.
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i tried to take some pic with stealth 2 and Mercury, the stealth pic look nicer but ok for mercury.
The viewing angle of the screen is better for stealth2.
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Can any mercury user post some pics,want to see its quality
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i tried to take some pic with stealth 2 and Mercury, the stealth pic look nicer but ok for mercury.
The viewing angle of the screen is better for stealth2.
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Stealth 2 has IPS display, which improves the viewing angles but shortens the battery life. It's an advantage and also a disadvantage, because it will have better viewing angles than the Mercury but have a shorter battery life.
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Still can't find any seller in KV with reasonable price...
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Still can't find any seller in KV with reasonable price...
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You can check this link for your nearest CSL retailers.

http://www.s-csl.my/index.php/where-to-buy
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"reasonable price" la...RM799 too expensive. hehe...
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"reasonable price" la...RM799 too expensive. hehe...
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Try to nego with them. You can probably get one for at least RM700.
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Melaka Giant bachang one still got stock?
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The shop that I mention b4 in Penang is offering me rm609 for mercury n rm699+(8gb) for stealth 2,hmmmmm...waiting for salary then decide
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QUOTE(backislan @ Dec 3 2012, 03:59 PM)
The shop that I mention b4 in Penang is offering me rm609 for mercury n rm699+(8gb) for stealth 2,hmmmmm...waiting for salary then decide
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seeing like stealth 2 got some tempting fan as well
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Stealth2 and Mercury specs are very close....
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Guys in term of support which is better between stealth n mercury?I mean custom rom,update(jb) n acc?
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QUOTE(backislan @ Dec 3 2012, 04:29 PM)
Guys in term of support which is better between stealth n mercury?I mean custom rom,update(jb) n acc?
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We're probably going to get JB next year for the Mercury, not sure about Stealth 2.

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QUOTE(backislan @ Dec 3 2012, 03:59 PM)
The shop that I mention b4 in Penang is offering me rm609 for mercury n rm699+(8gb) for stealth 2,hmmmmm...waiting for salary then decide
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What does Mercury come with? Case? Nothing? Also, are you sure it's Stealth 2? Because Stealth 2 supposed to retail at RM899.

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wa...that shop sell so cheap huh... The price i ask is RM750 for stealth2...
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wa...that shop sell so cheap huh... The price i ask is RM750 for stealth2...
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Lol, Stealth 1 also already RM799 at my shop.

Added on December 3, 2012, 5:03 pmAlso, just realized Stealth 2 is OEM product. I feel silly for not recognizing it.

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Lol, Stealth 1 also already RM799 at my shop.

Added on December 3, 2012, 5:03 pmAlso, just realized Stealth 2 is OEM product. I feel silly for not recognizing it.
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OEM product. mind to share the actual model?
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ZTE product?
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What is oem product?not sure if it really is stealth 2,must go see 1st but never lie b4,
Mercury for 609 no freebies....just stealth 2 foc 8gb memory
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u know any sellers in KV selling mercury at that price? lol..
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OEM product. mind to share the actual model?
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Search up Beidou Chi and Micromac A110 Canvas 2. Ninetology were smart enough to change the look of the back cover, but you can see the resemblence, and the specs are exactly the same.

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What is oem product?not sure if it really is stealth 2,must go see 1st but never lie b4,
Mercury for 609 no freebies....just stealth  2 foc 8gb memory
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OEM product in a nutshell is an item made by a manufacturer and than distributed different companies, and than the companies sell them under different names. Please note that just because an item is an OEM product does not mean that the quality is terrible.

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Pardon me,

but isn't stealth 2 is single sim? If so, Mercury still win the battle for me. Dual core 1.2 GHz with dual sim standby. FTW!
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Pardon me,

but isn't stealth 2 is single sim? If so, Mercury still win the battle for me. Dual core 1.2 GHz with dual sim standby. FTW!
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Stealth 2 is dual sim, but it is more like single sim because the other sim slot is filled by a digi sim card which will void your warranty if removed. Many people complained about that, I don't know why Ninetology decided to keep it. Plus, they made it worse by allowing 3G to only one sim slot, and that is the slot covered by the Digi seal.

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Stealth 2 is dual sim, but it is more like single sim because the other sim slot is filled by a digi sim card which will void your warranty if removed. Many people complained about that, I don't know why Ninetology decided to keep it.
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And the worst part is that Stealth 2 only has one 3G slot and it is sealed with DiGi sticker. You guys please comment on this.

I think DiGi might have paid them somehow thus making it worth for them to take this seemingly stupid decision. What say you?

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And the worst thing is that Stealth 2 only has one 3G slot and it is sealed with DiGi sticker. You guys please comment on this.

I think DiGi might have paid them some how thus making it worth for them to take this seemingly stupid decision. What say you?
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Maybe, but one thing's for sure. Ninetology isn't going to correct it's mistakes. They gave the Stealth 2 512 RAM, then they cover a sim slot with a digi seal that voids your warranty, and the back cover is a finger print magnet. Hope they fix all of this with the next phone. Also, while this isn't exactly the phone's fault, the MTK6577 chip get's terrible GPS connection. And they didn't add an ambient light sensor to Stealth 2, which is sad because if it wasn't for these faults the Stealth 2 would be a pretty decent smartphone.
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Maybe, but one thing's for sure. Ninetology isn't going to correct it's mistakes. They gave the Stealth 2 512 RAM, then they cover a sim slot with a digi seal that voids your warranty, and the back cover is a finger print magnet. Hope they fix all of this with the next phone. Also, while this isn't exactly the phone's fault, the MTK6577 chip get's terrible GPS connection. And they didn't add an ambient light sensor to Stealth 2, which is sad because if it wasn't for these faults the Stealth 2 would be a pretty decent smartphone.
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So if we buy Stealth 2, we will stuck with that DiGi SIM, right? If it is then this company deserve to be boycotted. I
believe that people go for Android partly because of freedom, but this company want to restrict people in some other ways.

It will be a win win for them if people buy the phone as DiGi will get a new customer. Should the user later decide to change SIM, then it is a win for Ninetology as they will be freed from having to cover the warranty.

This company really deserve a boycott.

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So if we buy Stealth 2, we will stuck with that DiGi SIM, right? If it is then this company deserve to be boycotted. I
believe that people go for Android partly because of freedom, but this company want to restrict people in some other ways.

It will be a win win for then if people buy the.phone as DiGi will get a new customer. Should the user later decide to change SIM, then it is a win for Ninetology as they will be freed from having to cover the warranty.

This company really deserve a boycott.
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Well, some new users will probably be happy about the free sim, but real android users know that Android is about freedom. I think the company does deserve a boycott, because they didn't even provide buyers a version without a Digi sim. Ninetology and Digi really thought this through, because as you said, it is a win win situation for them, and a losing deal for the unwary buyer. If CSL manages to get their next MSM8260A dual core phone the right components like an IPS screen, and a better camera, than there will be no reason to get the Ninetology Stealth 2.

Also more happy news about the next dual core CSL phone, it will be released with the Quad core model, and has been confirmed to come with a MSM8260A chip with dual sim and 8MP camera. Oh, and CSL has stated that it will probably come with Jelly Bean out of the box. But by that time, 5.0 will be out.

The Quad core model, unfortunately, will be running on the MSM8625Q Snapdragon S4 Play. The price is a real life saver though, as the aimed price is RM799-RM999, proving cheaper than most Quad cores on the market, and will have 1 GB RAM (finally!). And of course, dual sim capabilities, and a QHD IPS 5 inch screen. And this is just a guess, but I'm pretty sure it will have an 8 MP camera.

They will also be releasing a budget model running the Snapdragon S2's MSM8655 single core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz soon. And it also has dual sim.

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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 4 2012, 01:18 AM)
Well, some new users will probably be happy about the free sim, but real android users know that Android is about freedom. I think the company does deserve a boycott, because they didn't even provide buyers a version without a Digi sim. Ninetology and Digi really thought this through, because as you said, it is a win win situation for them, and a losing deal for the unwary buyer. If CSL manages to get their next MSM8260A dual core phone the right components like an IPS screen, and a better camera, than there will be no reason to get the Ninetology Stealth 2.

Also more happy news about the next dual core CSL phone, it will be released with the Quad core model, and has been confirmed to come with a MSM8260A chip with dual sim and 8MP camera.

The Quad core model, unfortunately, will be running on the MSM8625Q Snapdragon S4 Play. The price is a real life saver though, as the aimed price is RM799-RM999, proving cheaper than most Quad cores on the market, and will have 1 GB RAM (finally!). And of course, dual sim capabilities, and a QHD IPS 5 inch screen.

They will also be releasing a budget model running the Snapdragon S2's MSM8655 single core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz soon. And it also has dual sim.
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Glad to hear the future news, bro.

I hope CSL will use MediaTek on some of their models as the upcoming SoC from them seems quite promising for a low-cost phone as the price is substantially lower than Qualcomm has to offer. Apart from that I believe we do need a strong competitor to Qualcomm in SoC for phone (with integrated baseband).
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Glad to hear the future news, bro.

I hope CSL will use MediaTek on some of their models as the upcoming SoC from them seems quite promising for a low-cost phone as the price is substantially lower than Qualcomm has to offer. Apart from that I believe we do need a strong competitor to Qualcomm in SoC for phone (with integrated baseband).
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They do use MediaTek on some of their phones, like the Mi357 and Mi400. Main worry of MediaTek is GPS. 6577 is notorious for bad GPS outside of china. But they probably have resolved that in MTK6589.

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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 4 2012, 01:18 AM)
Well, some new users will probably be happy about the free sim, but real android users know that Android is about freedom. I think the company does deserve a boycott, because they didn't even provide buyers a version without a Digi sim. Ninetology and Digi really thought this through, because as you said, it is a win win situation for them, and a losing deal for the unwary buyer. If CSL manages to get their next MSM8260A dual core phone the right components like an IPS screen, and a better camera, than there will be no reason to get the Ninetology Stealth 2.

Also more happy news about the next dual core CSL phone, it will be released with the Quad core model, and has been confirmed to come with a MSM8260A chip with dual sim and 8MP camera. Oh, and CSL has stated that it will probably come with Jelly Bean out of the box. But by that time, 5.0 will be out.

The Quad core model, unfortunately, will be running on the MSM8625Q Snapdragon S4 Play. The price is a real life saver though, as the aimed price is RM799-RM999, proving cheaper than most Quad cores on the market, and will have 1 GB RAM (finally!). And of course, dual sim capabilities, and a QHD IPS 5 inch screen. And this is just a guess, but I'm pretty sure it will have an 8 MP camera.

They will also be releasing a budget model running the Snapdragon S2's MSM8655 single core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz soon. And it also has dual sim.
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Update!!! CSL is going to release one of the first ever dual core, dual sim 7 inch tablet in Malaysia! It will have mostly the same specs as the Mercury, albeit having a 3MP back camera and 1.3 MP front camera. It will also have 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM with a 1024x768 resolution.

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Update!!! CSL is going to release one of the first ever dual core, dual sim 7 inch tablet in Malaysia! It will have mostly the same specs as the Mercury, albeit having a 3MP back camera and 1.3 MP front camera. It will also have 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM with a 1024x768 resolution.
Is it in a phone form factor or normal tablet form factor (with thick bazel)? Since China do have 6" phone, it would be nice if they could bring 'tablet' in a phone form factor as well as it save a lot of space by not having thick bazel and having removable battery.

Any idea what SoC they going to use?

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Is it in a phone form factor or normal tablet form factor (with thick bazel)? Since China do have 6" phone, it would be nice if they could bring 'tablet' in a phone form factor as well as it save a lot of space by not having thick bazel and having removable battery.

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tempting on the coming new model. drool.gif drool.gif drool.gif

but stick with my current mercury plan first. flex.gif icon_rolleyes.gif thumbup.gif
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tempting on the coming new model.  drool.gif  drool.gif  drool.gif

but stick with my current mercury plan first.  flex.gif  icon_rolleyes.gif  thumbup.gif
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The wait for their new models is just a few months more. Better wait if you have no urgent need.
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i am willing to wait for the new dual core + 1g ram model. but any confirmation on the 5" screen or above. coz that is the major reason i want the mercury with budget cost.

Added on December 4, 2012, 10:18 am==off topic==

i found a lot of clone samsung S3 and samsung note phone near my area( eg Ex Note, Anriod Note, etc) with price around rm650.

example http://www.lelong.com.my/galaxy-note-andro...3-09-Sale-P.htm

any user here who willing to share his user experience. the problem i can see now is regarding the support in future rom update.

just wanna to know more.

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Stealth 2 is dual sim, but it is more like single sim because the other sim slot is filled by a digi sim card which will void your warranty if removed. Many people complained about that, I don't know why Ninetology decided to keep it. Plus, they made it worse by allowing 3G to only one sim slot, and that is the slot covered by the Digi seal.
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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Dec 4 2012, 12:57 AM)
So if we buy Stealth 2, we will stuck with that DiGi SIM, right? If it is then this company deserve to be boycotted. I
believe that people go for Android partly because of freedom, but this company want to restrict people in some other ways.

It will be a win win for them if people buy the phone as DiGi will get a new customer. Should the user later decide to change SIM, then it is a win for Ninetology as they will be freed from having to cover the warranty.

This company really deserve a boycott.
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Gosh! That pain in the ass bro.. I thought that this time they can stand by their own without any related with some kind of special intimate bonding such 'U move me and its end! or till death do us part' thingy with DiGi. That's one of the reason I chose CSL over Ninetology.

Pfft
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Gosh! That pain in the ass bro.. I thought that this time they can stand by their own without any related with some kind of special intimate bonding such 'U move me and its end! or till death do us part' thingy with DiGi. That's one of the reason I chose CSL over Ninetology.

Pfft
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Boycott is the best way for a company of this kind.
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Well, some new users will probably be happy about the free sim, but real android users know that Android is about freedom. I think the company does deserve a boycott, because they didn't even provide buyers a version without a Digi sim. Ninetology and Digi really thought this through, because as you said, it is a win win situation for them, and a losing deal for the unwary buyer. If CSL manages to get their next MSM8260A dual core phone the right components like an IPS screen, and a better camera, than there will be no reason to get the Ninetology Stealth 2.

Also more happy news about the next dual core CSL phone, it will be released with the Quad core model, and has been confirmed to come with a MSM8260A chip with dual sim and 8MP camera. Oh, and CSL has stated that it will probably come with Jelly Bean out of the box. But by that time, 5.0 will be out.

The Quad core model, unfortunately, will be running on the MSM8625Q Snapdragon S4 Play. The price is a real life saver though, as the aimed price is RM799-RM999, proving cheaper than most Quad cores on the market, and will have 1 GB RAM (finally!). And of course, dual sim capabilities, and a QHD IPS 5 inch screen. And this is just a guess, but I'm pretty sure it will have an 8 MP camera.

They will also be releasing a budget model running the Snapdragon S2's MSM8655 single core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz soon. And it also has dual sim.
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Hey Crankyguy, I wonder how u got all those about CSL future-planning-to-implement things??? Please do tell me your secret, will u?? or are you trying to spread rumours??? unsure.gif unsure.gif unsure.gif
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i am willing to wait for the new dual core + 1g ram model. but any confirmation on the 5" screen or above. coz that is the major reason i want the mercury with budget cost.

Added on December 4, 2012, 10:18 am==off topic==

i found a lot of clone samsung S3 and samsung note phone near my area( eg Ex Note, Anriod Note, etc) with price around rm650.

example http://www.lelong.com.my/galaxy-note-andro...3-09-Sale-P.htm

any user here who willing to share his user experience. the problem i can see now is regarding the support in future rom update.

just wanna to know more.
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I used one once, on my search for cheap 5 inch phone. When you get the thing, it looks like real Galaxy Note, albeit a few differences. Once you on your phone, you can tell it's not Samsung. That didn't bother me, because I knew it was a fake. The second problem is everything was too laggy, even when scrolling from screen to screen, the Touchwiz launcjher they had applied became laggy. The next is durability. I have dropped my Mercury before, and it was unscathed. I dropped the fake once, and everything went crack. The screen broke, the back cover cracked, the battery flew somewhere, etc.When try to claim warranty, it takes forever to contact them.
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Gosh! That pain in the ass bro.. I thought that this time they can stand by their own without any related with some kind of special intimate bonding such 'U move me and its end! or till death do us part' thingy with DiGi. That's one of the reason I chose CSL over Ninetology.

Pfft
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Smart company aren't they, eh? I think Ninetology and Digi had doing some 'usahasama' or MoU in their business.Which company does'nt want profit?? wink.gif wink.gif
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Smart company aren't they, eh? I think Ninetology and Digi  had doing some 'usahasama' or MoU in their business.Which company does'nt want profit?? wink.gif  wink.gif
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All companies want profit, only a few do it the right way. Seriously pissed with Ninetology right now. Just called them and ask about Stealth 2 without digi sim, and he said "All stealth 2 got Digi sim lah. If you no want sim, no need to get phone." So damn pissed right now.
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the other day the guy i met at the phone shop said u can take out the sim card but only with their authorisation from either the shop or the service center.
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the other day the guy i met at the phone shop said u can take out the sim card but only with their authorisation from either the shop or the service center.
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Question is, will they allow it?
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Also more happy news about the next dual core CSL phone, it will be released with the Quad core model, and has been confirmed to come with a MSM8260A chip with dual sim and 8MP camera. Oh, and CSL has stated that it will probably come with Jelly Bean out of the box. But by that time, 5.0 will be out.

The Quad core model, unfortunately, will be running on the MSM8625Q Snapdragon S4 Play. The price is a real life saver though, as the aimed price is RM799-RM999, proving cheaper than most Quad cores on the market, and will have 1 GB RAM (finally!). And of course, dual sim capabilities, and a QHD IPS 5 inch screen. And this is just a guess, but I'm pretty sure it will have an 8 MP camera.

They will also be releasing a budget model running the Snapdragon S2's MSM8655 single core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz soon. And it also has dual sim.
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Cranky, when is this new dual core coming according to your source?

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Question is, will they allow it?
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They say will have to stamp on the sticker to prove that it is removed by authorised dealers.

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Question is, will they allow it?
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It more like, will they cover the warranty after that?

Do bear in mind that oral permission without clearly putting it in writing (officially) is very one-sided in their favour.
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dunno la...i don't intend to buy it anyway...just listen lo... lol
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They say will have to stamp on the sticker to prove that it is removed by authorised dealers.
Stamp on the DiGi sticker means nothing. You are still at their mercy.
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All companies want profit, only a few do it the right way. Seriously pissed with Ninetology right now. Just called them and ask about Stealth 2 without digi sim, and he said "All stealth 2 got Digi sim lah. If you no want sim, no need to get phone." So damn pissed right now.
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100% agree. Anybody can work to earn profit as long as it is a fair one.
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maybe i am to be blamed on causing the flaming on the ninetology phone. it would be better to move us back and discuss the mercury. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
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maybe i am to be blamed on causing the flaming on the ninetology phone. it would be better to move us back and discuss the mercury. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
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No, it's not your fault. Ninetology was just really silly.

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Cranky, when is this new dual core coming according to your source?
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Next year, around August - September.

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[quote=Cranky guy,Dec 4 2012, 02:28 PM]
weegee=dust,Dec 4 2012, 02:24 PM]
maybe i am to be blamed on causing the flaming on the ninetology phone. it would be better to move us back and discuss the mercury. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
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[/quote]

No, it's not your fault. Ninetology was just really silly.
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just hope we can all stay tuned at the mercury and sharing more info on it. flex.gif

anyone found special casing for mercury?

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Next year, around August - September.
September 2013? With only MSM8625?
CSL got to be kidding right?
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maybe i am to be blamed on causing the flaming on the ninetology phone. it would be better to move us back and discuss the mercury. thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif
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No, seriously. You should've been given a commendation.
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September 2013? With only MSM8625?
CSL got to be kidding right?
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Well, it is the MSM8625QA, which is the upgraded model, and it is going to cost around RM799-999 only, so I guesd it's still ok for budget user.

Actually, I just realised that the Mercury uses the Upgraded version of MSM8225, The MSM8225A.

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The stealth2 also not cheap even tie up with digi...
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Well, it is the MSM8625QA, which is the upgraded model, and it is going to cost around RM799-999 only, so I guesd it's still ok for budget user.

Actually, I just realised that the Mercury uses the Upgraded version of MSM8225,  The MSM8225A.
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so buy the mercury now and change another new phone next year.

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No, seriously. You should've been given a commendation.
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oh thanks. but better stick with the mercury lor.

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No, it's not your fault. Ninetology was just really silly.

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Next year, around August - September.
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wa...can't wait ler...still so far away..
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Well, it is the MSM8625QA, which is the upgraded model, and it is going to cost around RM799-999 only, so I guesd it's still ok for budget user.

Actually, I just realised that the Mercury uses the Upgraded version of MSM8225,  The MSM8225A.
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What is the difference between one with A and without? Got links to Qualcomm website bro? Thanks.
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How reliable is the mercury crancky guy?I mean U said U drop it n its still ok?is the screen anti scratch?

Really tempted with mercury....just wondering if any other budget phone out there can beat its pricing n spec...if not I.m getting it by the end of the month....

P/s:can anybody post pic using the mercury camera

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so buy the mercury now and change another new phone next year.

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oh thanks. but better stick with the mercury lor.
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Yes, buy Mercury now, then when new phone comes out, I sell my phone to cousins or friends, and top up to get a new one.
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The stealth2 also not cheap even tie up with digi...
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someone from xda was able to root the mercury. do refer to the below link

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...&postcount=1266
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Yes, buy Mercury now, then when new phone comes out, I sell my phone to cousins or friends, and top up to get a new one.
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Sad thing is, China phone doesn't exactly have good resale value.
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How reliable is the mercury crancky guy?I mean U said U drop it n its still ok?is the screen anti scratch?

Really tempted with mercury....just wondering if any other budget phone out there can beat its pricing n spec...if not I.m getting it by the end of the month....
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Screen is not anti scratch, but I have dropped the Mercury once just after finishing a call, and the phone hit the stone pavement. Thought it was done for, but thankfuly, there wasn't a scratch on the screen, and the phone functioned just fine. It held up quite well, to tell you the truth. And the back cover is immune to scratches and fingerprints.

Other than the cheap galaxy note clones, it's practically impossible to find a phone with specs like the Mercury at the same price.

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Sad thing is, China phone doesn't exactly have good resale value.
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On mudah.my they do, lol.

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someone from xda was able to root the mercury. do refer to the below link

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...&postcount=1266
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Awesome! Great job, bro!

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What is the difference between one with A and without? Got links to Qualcomm website bro? Thanks.
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A is significantly more powerful than the one with out A. The one's with A also get some other extra features like the ability to do HD video playback, but they didn't implement it in the Mercury.

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Awesome! Great job, bro!
looking forward for the existing user to give it a try to root the phone.

i am planning to do so if i able to get the phone soon.
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looking forward for the existing user to give it a try to root the phone.

i am planning to do so if i able to get the phone soon.
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Hope someone makes a custom rom soon.
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rooting is the first step which to explore more on the phone with administrative authority to free up the phone performance.

since the current rom is considered stable, i wont alter any unless really into the jellybean.

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rooting is the first step which to explore more on the phone with administrative authority to free up the phone performance.

since the current rom is considered stable, i wont alter any unless really into the jellybean.
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I suddenly have the urge to overclock my phone.
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A is significantly more powerful than the one with out A. The one's with A also get some other extra features like the ability to do HD video playback, but they didn't implement it in the Mercury.
You have official link to back that up? I can't seem to find info about it. If it is indeed significantly more powerful, I bet they will have news all over the net. No offence bro, just want to read the info.

Last time the A doesn't mean that much, I would like to see otherwise.
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You have official link to back that up? I can't seem to find info about it. If it is indeed significantly more powerful, I bet they will have news all over the net. No offence bro, just want to read the info.

Last time the A doesn't mean that much, I would like to see otherwise.
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Well, while not exactly significantly stronger, MSM8225A is better. It is hard to find info about the 8225A because it and the MSM8225 are seen as the same. MSM8225A is optimized for ICS, and had a few upgrades over it's previous model, including what I have stated.
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someone from xda was able to root the mercury. do refer to the below link

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Cool! Will try it later
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At last!  rclxms.gif
Cool! Will try it later
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the MSM8225A using 45nM architecture? Is the extra A same like the difference between MSM7225 and 7225A?
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the MSM8225A using 45nM architecture? Is the extra A same like the difference between MSM7225 and 7225A?
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the MSM8225A using 45nM architecture? Is the extra A same like the difference between MSM7225 and 7225A?
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Nope. Transition from MSM7225 to MSM7225A is from ARMv6 @ 65nm of ARM11 core to ARMv7-A @ 45nm of Cortex A5 core. This kind of transition is what we call significant.

Whereas with MSM8225 to MSM8225A (if it actually exist), both of them are virtually the same where it is an ARMv7-A @ 45nm of Cortex A5 core.

I am still waiting for our bro Cranky Guy to point out what is the difference/improvement since he said the "A" version is significantly more powerful.
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Nope. Transition from MSM7225 to MSM7225A is from ARMv6 @ 65nm of ARM11 core to ARMv7-A @ 45nm of Cortex A5 core. This kind of transition is what we call significant.

Whereas with MSM8225 to MSM8225A (if it actually exist), both of them are virtually the same where it is an ARMv7-A @ 45nm of Cortex A5 core.

I am still waiting for our bro Cranky Guy to point out what is the difference/improvement since he said the "A" version is significantly more powerful.
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Well, while not exactly significantly stronger, MSM8225A is better. It is hard to find info about the 8225A because it and the MSM8225 are seen as the same. MSM8225A is optimized for ICS, and had a few upgrades over it's previous model, including what I have stated.
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Thanks for the reply bro.

May I know what exactly are the improvements? We know it is still ARMv7-A @ 45nm Cortex A5 core, just like the one without the "A". So what are the differences?
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try this: MSM8225 used by single SIM phone, whereas MSM8225A used by dual SIM phone. other than that they're entirely same thing, no such thing as performance improvement.

problem?

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Thanks for the reply bro.

May I know what exactly are the improvements? We know it is still ARMv7-A @ 45nm Cortex A5 core, just like the one without the "A". So what are the differences?
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Qualcomm never officially stated the improvements. All they ever did say was MSM8225A will provide a smoother experience than it's predecessor. I dunno what that means though.

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try this: MSM8225 used by single SIM phone, whereas MSM8225A used by dual SIM phone. other than that they're entirely same thing, no such thing as performance improvement.

problem?
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Like I said, I'm not sure about the improvements.

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it doesn't matter la, as long as u try the phone, feel the smoothness yourself, thats more important.
The manufacturer will always say their new toys are better, dun take their word 100%. Tested it before, indeed smooth...
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QUOTE(ralph_d @ Dec 5 2012, 04:32 PM)
try this: MSM8225 used by single SIM phone, whereas MSM8225A used by dual SIM phone. other than that they're entirely same thing, no such thing as performance improvement.

problem?
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Thanks for the info bro. That confirmed my thought.
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it doesn't matter la, as long as u try the phone, feel the smoothness yourself, thats more important.
The manufacturer will always say their new toys are better, dun take their word 100%. Tested it before, indeed smooth...
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The manufacturer will always say their new toys are better, dun take their word 100%. Tested it before, indeed smooth...
Our case is 100% different since the company (Qualcomm) never mention anything about the SoC being better, it is just words from our bro here.
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it doesn't matter la, as long as u try the phone, feel the smoothness yourself, thats more important.
Agree on that bro.
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it doesn't matter la, as long as u try the phone, feel the smoothness yourself, thats more important.
Agree on that bro.
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Our case is 100% different since the company (Qualcomm) never mention anything about the SoC being better, it is just words from our bro here.
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hi everyone....i wonder if u guys,who had purchased the phone,able to share the price and location where they got their phone from.it would be a good info for those who r trying to get their hands on this phone...including myself....tqvm....
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i was supposed to get this fone today, but last minute the seller ran out of stock.

so anyone, pls suggest me somewhere to purchase it around KL,PJ,subang, shah alam area or online. priced must <700.
keen to purchase from the lelong guy but he too got no stock.
and not many store selling csl fone too..sad.gif
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i was supposed to get this fone today, but last minute the seller ran out of stock.

so anyone, pls suggest me somewhere to purchase it around KL,PJ,subang, shah alam area or online. priced must <700.
keen to purchase from the lelong guy but he too got no stock.
and not many store selling csl fone too..sad.gif
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Checked Low Yat Plaza yet? Seems like Mercury is running out of stock everywhere. Do you know Spectrum Bandar Baru Ampang? They have stock there, after nego can get RM680.

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QUOTE(osamadi11 @ Dec 6 2012, 12:47 AM)
hi everyone....i wonder if u guys,who had purchased the phone,able to share the price and location where they got their phone from.it would be a good info for those who r trying to get their hands on this phone...including myself....tqvm....
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Same as above.

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i was supposed to get this fone today, but last minute the seller ran out of stock.

so anyone, pls suggest me somewhere to purchase it around KL,PJ,subang, shah alam area or online. priced must <700.
keen to purchase from the lelong guy but he too got no stock.
and not many store selling csl fone too..sad.gif
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Penang area...hehehe.... biggrin.gif
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Checked Low Yat Plaza yet? Seems like Mercury is running out of stock everywhere. Do you know Spectrum Bandar Baru Ampang? They have stock there, after nego can get RM680.

Added on December 6, 2012, 1:50 am

Same as above.
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wa...so far...near the ampang yong tau fu there rite? Anywhere nearer to KL/Cheras area?
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How's the sound quality for mercury?is the speaker ok?sharp n loud or not?
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samsung s3 is having OTA firmware upgrade with multiview enabled.


wonder any app can make the mercury to have multiview as well.
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wa...so far...near the ampang yong tau fu there rite? Anywhere nearer to KL/Cheras area?
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No, that's Ampang Point. This is near Taman Kosas.

Added on December 6, 2012, 1:15 pmI feel like starting a new poll. How does best dual sim android in Malaysia sound?

Added on December 6, 2012, 1:28 pm
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How's the sound quality for mercury?is the speaker ok?sharp n loud or not?
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Speaker quality pretty good. Although I'm not really good at judging audio, the sound quality is better than my previous phones.

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Added on December 6, 2012, 1:15 pmI feel like starting a new poll. How does best dual sim android in Malaysia sound?

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Great idea! rclxms.gif I second that, was wondering about most of the dual sim androids available(local/imported)? hmm.gif
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No, that's Ampang Point. This is near Taman Kosas.

Added on December 6, 2012, 1:15 pmI feel like starting a new poll. How does best dual sim android in Malaysia sound?

Added on December 6, 2012, 1:28 pm

Speaker quality pretty good. Although I'm not really good at judging audio, the sound quality is better than my previous phones.
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whats ur previous phone?
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Great idea! rclxms.gif I second that, was wondering about most of the dual sim androids available(local/imported)? hmm.gif
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whats ur previous phone?
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Checked Low Yat Plaza yet? Seems like Mercury is running out of stock everywhere. Do you know Spectrum Bandar Baru Ampang? They have stock there, after nego can get RM680.

Added on December 6, 2012, 1:50 am

Same as above.
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lowyat? lazy to go there if just want to ask for stock sweat.gif unless confirm got ready stock and cheap haha
owh rm680, better i wait our forummer x132 to restock next week rm660 only
anyway thx for the input.

low supply < high demand = mi501 selling like hotcakes
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QUOTE(speedoom @ Dec 7 2012, 01:27 AM)
lowyat? lazy to go there if just want to ask for stock  sweat.gif unless confirm got ready stock and cheap haha
owh rm680, better i wait our forummer x132 to restock next week rm660 only
anyway thx for the input.

low supply < high demand = mi501 selling like hotcakes
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called others CSL branches and they are also no stock on hand. cry.gif cry.gif

counter checked with a CSL store near my area, they said the stock will in soon since they already placed order. so i just wait on it to arrive. drool.gif drool.gif drool.gif

Added on December 7, 2012, 9:26 amanother lelong seller who currently have 1 unit of stock in subang square

http://www.lelong.com.my/csl-switch-mercur...2-12-Sale-P.htm

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Just bought one yesterday after reading the review from this thread. Bought it at Plaza Alam Sentral (PAS) for RM735 with 16GB SD card.. Got the ugly looking pouch. Manage to charge the batery up to 100%, then my son drained the batery after playing game from 9PM to 3AM++.

Added on December 7, 2012, 10:20 amguys.. what the signal means eg H and G ?

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QUOTE(tok mudem @ Dec 7 2012, 10:10 AM)
Just bought one yesterday after reading the review from this thread. Bought it at Plaza Alam Sentral (PAS) for RM735 with 16GB SD card.. Got the ugly looking pouch. Manage to charge the batery up to 100%, then my son drained the batery after playing game from 9PM to 3AM++.

Added on December 7, 2012, 10:20 amguys.. what the signal means eg H and G ?
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H = HSUPA or HSDPA
G = GPRS

Kindly share more on your daily user experience and welcome to the club.
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QUOTE(tok mudem @ Dec 7 2012, 10:10 AM)
Just bought one yesterday after reading the review from this thread. Bought it at Plaza Alam Sentral (PAS) for RM735 with 16GB SD card.. Got the ugly looking pouch. Manage to charge the batery up to 100%, then my son drained the batery after playing game from 9PM to 3AM++.

Added on December 7, 2012, 10:20 amguys.. what the signal means eg H and G ?
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Welcome to the club. Adding you to the user list. Please do share some of your user experience about the phone.l

Added on December 7, 2012, 2:13 pm
QUOTE(speedoom @ Dec 7 2012, 01:27 AM)
lowyat? lazy to go there if just want to ask for stock  sweat.gif unless confirm got ready stock and cheap haha
owh rm680, better i wait our forummer x132 to restock next week rm660 only
anyway thx for the input.

low supply < high demand = mi501 selling like hotcakes
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True that, bro.

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hey cranky, I heard the csl supply all went to ninetology thats y csl now now stock?

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hey cranky, I heard the csl supply all went to ninetology thats y csl now now stock?
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hey cranky, I heard the csl supply all went to ninetology thats y csl now now stock?
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hey cranky, I heard the csl supply all went to ninetology thats y csl now now stock?
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 7 2012, 04:27 PM)
No, that is not true.
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can we know what is the real meaning of it? finding hard to digest.
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can we know what is the real meaning of it? finding hard to digest.
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Me too.
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what i can understand from the content is Ninetology swept all the mercury phone in the market, and causing zero stock.

if this is what the real meaning, i am wondering why Ninetology need to do so. they would better promote more on the Ninetology rather than do it.

do correct me if i am wrong.

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Sorry, the guy told me either csl team members or some resources from csl all now go to ninetology?
I also din ask in detail as i was rushing just now.
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Sorry, the guy told me either csl team members or some resources from csl all now go to ninetology?
I also din ask in detail as i was rushing just now.
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I don't think it's true.
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Sorry, the guy told me either csl team members or some resources from csl all now go to ninetology?
I also din ask in detail as i was rushing just now.
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if it is true, does it imply better to get Stealth rather than Mercury?
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Just bought one yesterday after reading the review from this thread. Bought it at Plaza Alam Sentral (PAS) for RM735 with 16GB SD card.. Got the ugly looking pouch. Manage to charge the batery up to 100%, then my son drained the batery after playing game from 9PM to 3AM++.

Added on December 7, 2012, 10:20 amguys.. what the signal means eg H and G ?
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did u also survey other shop in pas? so rm735 is the cheapest in pas?
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Sorry, the guy told me either csl team members or some resources from csl all now go to ninetology?
I also din ask in detail as i was rushing just now.
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Who exactly is this "guy"?

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did u also survey other shop in pas? so rm735 is the cheapest in pas?
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If with 16GB + pouch, then the price of the phone should be around RM670.

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Who exactly is this "guy"?

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If with 16GB + pouch, then the price of the phone should be around RM670.
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Which is no a good deal.
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anyone able to port MIUI jellybean rom into the mercury?
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i have posted someone from XDA rooted the mercury successfully. but there is none from this forum comment on its workability.

i am waiting for the reply also.
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If with 16GB + pouch, then the price of the phone should be around RM670.
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I was have made up my mind to get the CSL swittch mercury but I found the Hero H9500 which is priced about the range of CSL. The specs looks impressive though I'm not sure if it's entirely correct.. You guys have any suggestion..

2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: WCDMA 2100MHz
Dual Sim Card Dual Standby
Service Provide: Unlocked
Style: Bar
Shell Material:Plastic & metal
OS:Android 4.0 ics OS
CPU:MTK6577 1GHz
Display Size:5.3 Inch
Type:WVGA, capacitive touch screen
Resolution:960x540 pixels
Screen Color:16M Colors
Ringtones Type:Polyphonic/MP3
Audio File Format: MP3/WAV/AMR/AWB
Video File Format: 3GP/MPEG4
Image File Format: JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format:TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
Earphone Port:3.5mm
Card Extend:Support TF card up to 64GB extended
Data transfer:USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet:WAP/WIFI
Dual Cameras, back camera: 8MP with flashlight, front camera: 2 MP
Phonebook:500
Message:SMS/MMS
Input:Handwrite/Keypad
GPS:Yes, Built in, support A-GPS and voice navigation
JAVA:No
WIFI:Yes, 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth:Bluetooth 2.1
Gravity Sensor:Yes
Multi-Touch:Yes
Dimensions:149.6x78x10.2mm
Net Weight(Including battery):
BatteryCapacity: 2300 mAh

CPU:MTK 6577 1GHz Cortex A9 + SGX531 GPU
RAM 1GB ROM 4GB
Display: 5.3 inch Capacitive Mutil-Touch screen 960x540,16M colors
Bluetooth
WIFI
GPS & AGPS
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Camera:the bakc 8MP Camera with led flash,the front camera is 2MP
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hi all. i'm a proud owner of mi501 for 1+ month now. A great phone. Always show off this phone to my colleagues who use NoteII.
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QUOTE(maldini3totti @ Dec 9 2012, 10:17 PM)
I was have made up my mind to get the CSL swittch mercury but I found the Hero H9500 which is priced about the range of CSL. The specs looks impressive though I'm not sure if it's entirely correct.. You guys have any suggestion..

2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: WCDMA  2100MHz
Dual Sim Card Dual Standby
Service Provide: Unlocked
Style: Bar
Shell Material:Plastic & metal
OS:Android 4.0 ics OS
CPU:MTK6577 1GHz
Display Size:5.3 Inch
Type:WVGA, capacitive touch screen
Resolution:960x540 pixels
Screen Color:16M Colors
Ringtones Type:Polyphonic/MP3
Audio File Format:  MP3/WAV/AMR/AWB
Video File Format:  3GP/MPEG4
Image File Format: JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format:TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
Earphone Port:3.5mm
Card Extend:Support TF card up to 64GB extended
Data transfer:USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet:WAP/WIFI
Dual Cameras, back camera: 8MP with flashlight,  front camera: 2 MP
Phonebook:500
Message:SMS/MMS
Input:Handwrite/Keypad
GPS:Yes, Built in, support A-GPS and voice navigation
JAVA:No
WIFI:Yes, 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth:Bluetooth 2.1
Gravity Sensor:Yes
Multi-Touch:Yes
Dimensions:149.6x78x10.2mm
Net Weight(Including battery):
BatteryCapacity: 2300 mAh

CPU:MTK 6577 1GHz Cortex A9 + SGX531 GPU
RAM 1GB  ROM 4GB
Display: 5.3 inch Capacitive Mutil-Touch screen 960x540,16M colors
Bluetooth
WIFI
GPS & AGPS
3.5MM jack
Micro USB v2.0
FM stereo
Camera:the bakc 8MP Camera with led flash,the front camera is 2MP
Video player
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the spec looked good and areas impressed me most are the 1G ram, 5.3" screen and 8mp camera.

but wonder anyone is bring this phone in and may i know what the price is?

Added on December 9, 2012, 10:36 pm
QUOTE(mna_1402 @ Dec 9 2012, 10:30 PM)
hi all. i'm a proud owner of mi501 for 1+ month now. A great phone. Always show off this phone to my colleagues who use NoteII.
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welcome to the club and share more on your user experience, since 1 month usage can give us a lot of info.

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QUOTE(dust @ Dec 9 2012, 10:35 PM)
the spec looked good and areas impressed me most are the 1G ram, 5.3" screen and 8mp camera.

but wonder anyone is bring this phone in and may i know what the price is?

Added on December 9, 2012, 10:36 pm

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also interested in the phone u quoted.....
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QUOTE(maldini3totti @ Dec 9 2012, 10:17 PM)
I was have made up my mind to get the CSL swittch mercury but I found the Hero H9500 which is priced about the range of CSL. The specs looks impressive though I'm not sure if it's entirely correct.. You guys have any suggestion..

2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G: WCDMA  2100MHz
Dual Sim Card Dual Standby
Service Provide: Unlocked
Style: Bar
Shell Material:Plastic & metal
OS:Android 4.0 ics OS
CPU:MTK6577 1GHz
Display Size:5.3 Inch
Type:WVGA, capacitive touch screen
Resolution:960x540 pixels
Screen Color:16M Colors
Ringtones Type:Polyphonic/MP3
Audio File Format:  MP3/WAV/AMR/AWB
Video File Format:  3GP/MPEG4
Image File Format: JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format:TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
Earphone Port:3.5mm
Card Extend:Support TF card up to 64GB extended
Data transfer:USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet:WAP/WIFI
Dual Cameras, back camera: 8MP with flashlight,  front camera: 2 MP
Phonebook:500
Message:SMS/MMS
Input:Handwrite/Keypad
GPS:Yes, Built in, support A-GPS and voice navigation
JAVA:No
WIFI:Yes, 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth:Bluetooth 2.1
Gravity Sensor:Yes
Multi-Touch:Yes
Dimensions:149.6x78x10.2mm
Net Weight(Including battery):
BatteryCapacity: 2300 mAh

CPU:MTK 6577 1GHz Cortex A9 + SGX531 GPU
RAM 1GB  ROM 4GB
Display: 5.3 inch Capacitive Mutil-Touch screen 960x540,16M colors
Bluetooth
WIFI
GPS & AGPS
3.5MM jack
Micro USB v2.0
FM stereo
Camera:the bakc 8MP Camera with led flash,the front camera is 2MP
Video player
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The Hero H9500/ Zopo Zp900 is a magnificent phone. Only a few problems.

1. Speaker is not loud enough.
2 . GPS is not really good.
3 Camera's flash results in washed out pictures.
4. Warranty is hard to claim.
5. Screen cracks and scratches easily.
6. Dual sim is kind of buggy.

But other than that, it's an awesome buy. Against the Mercury, it is about the same situation as Ninetology Stealth 2 vs Mercury. Mercury smacks it in all the benchmarks, but Hero has better camera and and better multitasking. Interestingly, the Mercury has better battery life than the Hero, although Hero's battery is larger.

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QUOTE(mna_1402 @ Dec 9 2012, 10:30 PM)
hi all. i'm a proud owner of mi501 for 1+ month now. A great phone. Always show off this phone to my colleagues who use NoteII.
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Welcome to the club! Adding you to the user list. Please share some of your user experience.

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QUOTE(dust @ Dec 9 2012, 10:35 PM)
the spec looked good and areas impressed me most are the 1G ram, 5.3" screen and 8mp camera.

but wonder anyone is bring this phone in and may i know what the price is?

Added on December 9, 2012, 10:36 pm

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This phone was offered for RM799 and yeah I was impressed with the RAM too and the phone does look good.


QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 10 2012, 12:06 AM)
The Hero H9500/ Zopo Zp900 is a magnificent phone. Only a few problems.

1. Speaker is not loud enough.
2 . GPS is not really good.
3 Camera's flash results in washed out pictures.
4. Warranty is hard to claim.
5. Screen cracks and scratches easily.
6. Dual sim is kind of buggy.

But other than that, it's an awesome buy. Against the Mercury, it is about the same situation as Ninetology Stealth 2 vs Mercury. Mercury smacks it in all the benchmarks, but Hero has better camera and and better multitasking. Interestingly, the Mercury has better battery life than the Hero, although Hero's battery is larger.

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Thanks for the tips cranky guy. I knew that I could count on ya.
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This phone was offered for RM799 and yeah I was impressed with the RAM too and the phone does look good.
Thanks for the tips cranky guy. I knew that I could count on ya.
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Thx. Also, I forgot to mention one more thing. Since the one you're getting is the Hero, and not the Zopo, the updates and bug fixes of the Zopo phones are not available. The main difference between Hero and Zopo is that Zopo have a huge english speaking community, and are very attentive to their buyers needs. Hero don't do that. The main differences between the Zopo Zp900 and Hero H9500 are:

1. The Hero's screen is hard to view in the sunlight, while Zopo have fixed this.
2. The Play Store on most Hero phones have a bug, while Zopo has managed to fix this.
3. Zopo accept warranty after you root your phone, and they even give steps to root your phone on their website. Hero does not.
4. Hero phones usually have poorer durability, despite being mostly the same as Zopo phones.
5. Zopo has a huge english speaking community, while Hero does not. So if you encounter any problems, it will be hard to fix them with Hero phones.

So if you want to get the phone, make sure it is from Zopo, even if you need to pay a little extra. But if you don't mind, then go ahead. About the look, I always felt that it looked like a smaller Galaxy Note 2.

Also, I want to congratulate Zopo on releasing their Zopo Zp950 Phablet Max. A 5.7 inch screen with HD resolution is awesome.

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Great idea! rclxms.gif I second that, was wondering about most of the dual sim androids available(local/imported)? hmm.gif
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I made one, but no one seems to be seeing it cry.gif cry.gif. This is the link, so please check it out. And vote. And reply.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2620206

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the phone out of stock issue made this thread move really slow. hope we can get back on track soon.
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the phone out of stock issue made this thread move really slow. hope we can get back on track soon.
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I know. CSL's Facebook page hasn't been moving too. I wonder what is going on? Maybe they're planning about quad core model or something like that?
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dont think quad core model in such a short period. unless they want to stop the production line for mercury and develop for the quad core. shakehead.gif shakehead.gif

else it dont make sense on the slow supply. rclxub.gif rclxub.gif

seeing like trend is moving toward ninetology now. drool.gif drool.gif
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dont think quad core model in such a short period. unless they want to stop the production line for mercury and develop for the quad core.  shakehead.gif  shakehead.gif

else it dont make sense on the slow supply.  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif

seeing like trend is moving toward ninetology now.  drool.gif  drool.gif
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Yeah, I guess that's true. But at least I'm sure that CSL will release a quad core model next year, eve if it is in August or September, and the price is going to be sub RM1000, and it is almost impossible to find a quad core Android phone at that price.
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Yeah, I guess that's true. But at least I'm sure that CSL will release a quad core model next year, eve if it is in August or September, and the price is going to be sub RM1000, and it is almost impossible to find a quad core Android phone at that price.
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hopefully the quad core is bundled with the 1G ram, else it will again be a pity act.
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hopefully the quad core is bundled with the 1G ram, else it will again be a pity act.
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It is bundled with 1 GB RAM, and also an 8MP camera, so it will be less of a pity act.

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hopefully the quad core is bundled with the 1G ram, else it will again be a pity act.
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It is bundled with 1 GB RAM, and also an 8MP camera, so it will be less of a pity act.

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Yeah, I guess that's true. But at least I'm sure that CSL will release a quad core model next year, eve if it is in August or September, and the price is going to be sub RM1000, and it is almost impossible to find a quad core Android phone at that price.
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Wait till you see MediaTek solution that will come at a cheaper price than Qualcomm, as usual.
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It is bundled with 1 GB RAM, and also an 8MP camera, so it will be less of a pity act.
Bro, any news on CSL coming up with MediaTek solutions?
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I hope CSL will REALLY release the quad core model + the good spec and the 7 inch product. I am willingly to give up my S Advance if they do. tongue.gif smile.gif hmm.gif

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When I enquired them about, they said they were using Snapdragon to "distinguish themselves from they're competitors using MediaTek.
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When I enquired them about, they said they were using Snapdragon to "distinguish themselves from they're competitors using MediaTek.
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MediaTek SoC has cost advantage. Of course in term of image, Qualcomm has the upper hand.

From what I heard, Qualcomm will pit: Quad core Cortex A5 @40nm against MediaTek quad core Cortex A7 @28nm. Not a very enticing prospect. That is why I wonder.

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they're
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MediaTek SoC has cost advantage. Of course in term of image, Qualcomm has the upper hand.

From what I heard, Qualcomm will pit: Quad core Cortex A5 @40nm against MediaTek quad core Cortex A7 @28nm. Not a very enticing prospect. That is why I wonder.
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Same was said about the Mercury vs Stealth 2 situation. But in the end, the Mercury came out on bemchmarks, so I guess we can't really rely on paper very much.
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 10 2012, 09:04 PM)
Same was said about the Mercury vs Stealth 2 situation. But in the end, the Mercury came out on bemchmarks, so I guess we can't really rely on paper very much.
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it would be best to have the Stealth 2 benchmark as well. wonder it performs as good as Black Pearl 2 as in its thread.

but the no stock on the mercury really make people feel bad. cry.gif cry.gif
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Same was said about the Mercury vs Stealth 2 situation. But in the end, the Mercury came out on bemchmarks, so I guess we can't really rely on paper very much.
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MT6577 is fab @ 40nm. But MT6589 (and it family) is @ 28nm when Qualcomm still stuck at 40nm for its S4 Play coz it need to give priority to the Krait for 28nm. That will definitely make a difference.
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QUOTE(JJKTP @ Dec 10 2012, 09:29 PM)
MT6577 is fab @ 40nm. But MT6589 (and it family) is @ 28nm when Qualcomm still stuck at 40nm for its S4 Play coz it need to give priority to the Krait for 28nm. That will definitely make a difference.
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CSL has just given me some info about the a SoC. They are trying to get the brand new S4 Play MSM8226 chip for the quad core model. If they do managae to get it, then Ninetology will have to be cautious about what they do, because the MSM8226 seems to be a MTK6589 beater!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_...chip)#section_5

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yay i got mine.
rm660...fone only. no memcard no pouch. ya quite exp but i really need it fast and other shop dont have it so no choice.
its not like im gonna ever use the pouch, 8gb bought at other place + rm28..

im happy using, quite fast, no lagging at all compared to my xperia pro. my colleague thought i bought note II tongue.gif
btw, how to take screenshoot pic? can upgrade os to jbean?

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QUOTE(speedoom @ Dec 11 2012, 01:20 AM)
yay i got mine.
rm660...fone only. no memcard no pouch. ya quite exp but i really need it fast and other shop dont have it so no choice.
its not like im gonna ever use the pouch, 8gb bought at other place + rm28..

im happy using, quite fast, no lagging at all compared to my xperia pro. my colleague thought i bought note II  tongue.gif
btw, how to take screenshoot pic? can upgrade os to jbean?
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To take screenshots, hold down the Volume down and power buttons at the same time. Congratulations on your phone! Adding to the userlist. Due to some problems, CSL could not get Jelly Bean for our Mi501s. They say they are trying to get Jelly Bean on their phones as soon as possible.

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To take screenshots, hold down the Volume down and power buttons at the same time. Congratulations on your new phone! Adding to the userlist.
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thx mate.
tried to do like ur said...vol down + power buttons but not working la, few times edy...got shortcut or easier way to do it?
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QUOTE(speedoom @ Dec 11 2012, 01:45 AM)
thx mate.
tried to do like ur said...vol down + power buttons but not working la, few times edy...got shortcut or easier way to do it?
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do try again, press and HOLD both vol down + power buttons. most phones with ICS work this way.

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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 11 2012, 01:40 AM)
To take screenshots, hold down the Volume down and power buttons at the same time. Congratulations on your phone! Adding to the userlist. Due to some problems, CSL could not get Jelly Bean for our Mi501s. They say they are trying to get Jelly Bean on their phones as soon as possible.
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hi Cranky,

do you mean CSL could not get JB for the Mi501 recently or they have no intention to update JB on it?



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dont think quad core model in such a short period. unless they want to stop the production line for mercury and develop for the quad core.  shakehead.gif  shakehead.gif

else it dont make sense on the slow supply.  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif

seeing like trend is moving toward ninetology now.  drool.gif  drool.gif
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They don't have to do anything with the production line?
Don't you know that CSL only order from manufacturer while ask them to just put CSL logo. The same goes to Ninetology. Thus basically they just need to play around with the number of orders for each model.
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CSL has just given me some info about the a SoC. They are trying to get the brand new S4 Play MSM8226 chip for the quad core model. If they do managae to get it, then Ninetology will have to be cautious about what they do, because the MSM8226 seems to be a MTK6589 beater!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_...chip)#section_5
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Details on MSM8226 please.
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They don't have to do anything with the production line?
Don't you know that CSL only order from manufacturer while ask them to just put CSL logo. The same goes to Ninetology. Thus basically they just need to play around with the number of orders for each model.
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noted on the info.
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any experience play nfs most wanted on this phone???
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NFS most wanted is awesome on the Mercury! I have it on my Mercury, and there is no lag at all.

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hi Cranky,

do you mean CSL could not get JB for the Mi501 recently or they have no intention to update JB on it?
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They do want to have Jelly Bean on the Mercury, the only problem was that to run Jelly Bean, you need at least 1 GB RAM.

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double check, this hp can root already? my coz already buy it rm65x with pouch and 2 sp.
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QUOTE(miloy2k @ Dec 11 2012, 02:18 PM)
double check, this hp can root already? my coz already buy it rm65x with pouch and 2 sp.
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welcome to the club. it is really good price. appreciate to let us know where you bought it?

thanks.
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to run Jelly Bean, you need at least 1 GB RAM.
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u sure bro?

http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/12/05/xperi...ing-in-q1-2013/

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They do want to have Jelly Bean on the Mercury, the only problem was that to run Jelly Bean, you need at least 1 GB RAM.
Oh really? Any link?
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Oh really? Any link?
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http://m.facebook.com/245121371019/timelin...100001411496126

Read the comments.
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MSM8226 is a quad core processor running on Arm Cortex A7 MPCore. The GPU is Adreno 305, and the Semiconductor is 28 nm. It supports dual sim dual standby, and 1080p video playback. It also supports cameras of up to 13 MP.
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If it is indeed as what you mentioned above then it is good for CSL.

Any link on the details about the SoC?
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If it is indeed as what you mentioned above then it is good for CSL.

Any link on the details about the SoC?
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http://finance.yahoo.com/news/qualcomm-tec...-233000345.html

http://www.gizbot.com/news/chipset-qualcom...nes-009333.html

My main concern is that it is a really new chip. Will CSL even manage to get it?

Added on December 11, 2012, 4:57 pm
QUOTE(JJKTP @ Dec 11 2012, 04:47 PM)
If it is indeed as what you mentioned above then it is good for CSL.

Any link on the details about the SoC?
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http://finance.yahoo.com/news/qualcomm-tec...-233000345.html

http://www.gizbot.com/news/chipset-qualcom...nes-009333.html

My main concern is that it is a really new chip. Will CSL even manage to get it?


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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Dec 11 2012, 04:57 PM)
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/qualcomm-tec...-233000345.html

http://www.gizbot.com/news/chipset-qualcom...nes-009333.html

My main concern is that it is a really new chip. Will CSL even manage to get it?
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I failed to find anything saying it is Cortex A7 based. Could you help?
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I failed to find anything saying it is Cortex A7 based. Could you help?
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Check the wikipedia link I gave, then go to the Snapdragon S4 category.
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vol down + power buttons works for screenshoot thx. just need to press simultaneously.

btw anyone had issue with whatsapp? when new message coming, sometimes got notification sound but most of the time..no sound ler..
i already check the setting, tick the conversation tones and notification tone..still no sound

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Check the wikipedia link I gave, then go to the Snapdragon S4 category.
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I found it. You sshould've told me to switch to desktop view instead. Thanks bro.

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I found it. You sshould've told me to switch to desktop view instead. Thanks bro.
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Lol, I forgot. Srry bro.
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welcome to the club. it is really good price. appreciate to let us know where you bought it?

thanks.
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my cozen buy it Plaza merdeka at kch if I am not mistaken
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QUOTE(miloy2k @ Dec 12 2012, 07:43 AM)
my cozen buy it Plaza merdeka at kch if I am not mistaken
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so sorry, may i know where is Plaza Merdeka at KCH? So sorry i am only from a small town in johor.

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QUOTE(dust @ Dec 12 2012, 10:36 AM)
so sorry, may i know where is Plaza Merdeka at KCH? So sorry i am only from a small town in johor.
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op, ask google already, it should be in kuching.

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plan to get 1,
it with 1GB ram?
but i in alor setar, where to buy?
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plan to get 1,
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but i in alor setar, where to buy?
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CSL Mi501 has 512MB R.AM.
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CSL Mi501 has 512MB R.AM.
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if like this is it Galaxy S advance spec better than this ?
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S advance how much la....different range la. lol
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S advance how much la....different range la. lol
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Thats right. And the Switch Mercury is for people who want to have budget phone with a dual core and a large screen, and at it's price, the Mercury does it really well.

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understand.... keep thinking S Advance at 2nd price

actually i wan buy this for office use,
whatapps with supplier,
take item photo, edit a bit then send to supplier,
email, internet, call, sms.

this is the MAIN thing i need,
game not important to me

this one faster or Galaxy W faster?
501 with dual core, but W only single, but same ram
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QUOTE(ngeseng @ Dec 12 2012, 04:31 PM)
understand.... keep thinking S Advance at 2nd price

actually i wan buy this for office use,
whatapps with supplier,
take item photo, edit a bit then send to supplier,
email, internet, call, sms.

this is the MAIN thing i need,
game not important to me

this one faster or Galaxy W faster?
501 with dual core, but W only single, but same ram
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Switch Mercury is faster and fits your needs quite well.

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THANKS

ALOR SETAR ANY SUPPLIER HERE?
or any trustable forumer selling ?
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Switch Mercury is faster and fits your needs quite well.
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what a pity, until now my area still no sign of mercury. really mad now. cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif

hope i still have my passion on it before grab other. sweat.gif sweat.gif
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THANKS

ALOR SETAR ANY SUPPLIER HERE?
or any trustable forumer selling ?
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http://www.s-csl.my/index.php/where-to-buy

You can check all your nearby retailers here.

Added on December 12, 2012, 5:01 pm
QUOTE(dust @ Dec 12 2012, 04:44 PM)
what a pity, until now my area still no sign of mercury. really mad now.  cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif

hope i still have my passion on it before grab other.  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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Lol, I feel sorry for you bro. What happened at Giant Bachang, Melaka? Don't worry bro, stock coming next week!

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i called Melaka last saturday, no stock.

went around my area, all no stock also, some even dunno got this model.

so, almost gave up my hope.
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i called Melaka last saturday, no stock.

went around my area, all no stock also, some even dunno got this model.

so, almost gave up my hope.
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That's really bad luck bro. Stock is coming next week, so bear with us.
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That's really bad luck bro. Stock is coming next week, so bear with us.
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hopefully can get the phone next week. btw, why u so sure there will be stock in?
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hopefully can get the phone next week. btw, why u so sure there will be stock in?
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CSL said it themselves. Through PM.
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CSL said it themselves. Through PM.
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good to know that. so i am just wait for it to arrive at my area.
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good to know that. so i am just wait for it to arrive at my area.
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Yes, that's right.
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Consider this phone after decided want a dual sim android than the nokia asha 200 with dual sim. But still in budget, hope will get one soon. Anyone faced any problem with this phone?

Ps: I think TS should built the 1st page with more info and reviews, is very to the new user that wanna know what is happening to this phone.
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QUOTE(JinLeon @ Dec 12 2012, 10:02 PM)
Consider this phone after decided want a dual sim android than the nokia asha 200 with dual sim. But still in budget, hope will get one soon. Anyone faced any problem with this phone? 

Ps: I think TS should built the 1st page with more info and reviews, is very to the new user that wanna know what is happening to this phone.
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It's hard to get reviews for a phone like this, since there are no reviews for the phone. Droidsage and I are currently discussing about a Mi501 review, so stay tuned.
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hmmm no one had any issues with whatsapp notifications no sound?
i also experience random restart and sometimes the touch screen went crazy...
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hmmm no one had any issues with whatsapp notifications no sound?
i also experience random restart and sometimes the touch screen went crazy...
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No, no one has had any problem like that. Also, I found this guy on Mudah.my selling Mi501 with ready stock.

http://m.mudah.my/view?q=CSL&cg=0&ca=9_3_s...&ad_id=19313238

My friend bought a Mercury from him, so he is pretty secure. Package arrived in 2 days.

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