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2014-02-20, 04:47
Opinions are like 'bum-holes', everyone's got them. So here's my 2pence worth.
Is the V3 worth it? I'll focus on the economic and ergonomic factors.
Economic - cheap phone, but good quality build for the money spent. Fast, good to handle, decent memory size (rom), but if you want more there is functioning OTG as well as micro-sd capability (i've got a 32gb in mine). Camera is very effective, both front & back (and before all the digital photography peeps come swooping in on the F2 scenario, for an average smartphone user taking snaps of moments in life, it is excellent and fast!). Signal speed can drop down sometimes on H+, but that's minor. Good volumes and audio effects.
Ergonomic - good size phone & screen ,good brightness too (bit too bright on lowest setting for me, so I use a filter). But ergonomically there's also been some thought into the design. I've owned a number of androids, and a number of chinese models. Compared for my clone S4 the V3 is exceptional value, and has a little 'wow' factor to boot ergonomically.
The downside - battery. For me this isn't an issue. As i've said before I charge at night; if needs be I plug it in whilst in the car, and can do so at work. If i'm out & about for longer periods / away, I also have a powerbank to hand. YES, the battery is a little light for the performance. YES, we'd all like a bigger battery available from the manufacturer, and YES, we all have the silly bug (which must be software related as i've seen similar before - last time on a Sony!) where a charge drops down to around 88% then sits, and with some use battery life can be a bit ropey on occasions. I use NQ Android Booster, Screen Filter, DS Battery Saver Pro, plus also have installed the Pure Performances android tweak to the V3 - when screen is off, no battery drain at all. Works for me!
But only you will make your mind up on this phone. I love it. I'd like the rom sorted for that battery bug, but elsewise, for the low price, I don't think you can go far wrong. Look around at the main brands - for phone only options, you'll be looking at 4-5x as much cash to buy one, where the performance will only be marginally better, and for why?
So there's my opinion. Some will agree, other's won't. Hope this helps you regardless.
Is the V3 worth it? I'll focus on the economic and ergonomic factors.
Economic - cheap phone, but good quality build for the money spent. Fast, good to handle, decent memory size (rom), but if you want more there is functioning OTG as well as micro-sd capability (i've got a 32gb in mine). Camera is very effective, both front & back (and before all the digital photography peeps come swooping in on the F2 scenario, for an average smartphone user taking snaps of moments in life, it is excellent and fast!). Signal speed can drop down sometimes on H+, but that's minor. Good volumes and audio effects.
Ergonomic - good size phone & screen ,good brightness too (bit too bright on lowest setting for me, so I use a filter). But ergonomically there's also been some thought into the design. I've owned a number of androids, and a number of chinese models. Compared for my clone S4 the V3 is exceptional value, and has a little 'wow' factor to boot ergonomically.
The downside - battery. For me this isn't an issue. As i've said before I charge at night; if needs be I plug it in whilst in the car, and can do so at work. If i'm out & about for longer periods / away, I also have a powerbank to hand. YES, the battery is a little light for the performance. YES, we'd all like a bigger battery available from the manufacturer, and YES, we all have the silly bug (which must be software related as i've seen similar before - last time on a Sony!) where a charge drops down to around 88% then sits, and with some use battery life can be a bit ropey on occasions. I use NQ Android Booster, Screen Filter, DS Battery Saver Pro, plus also have installed the Pure Performances android tweak to the V3 - when screen is off, no battery drain at all. Works for me!
But only you will make your mind up on this phone. I love it. I'd like the rom sorted for that battery bug, but elsewise, for the low price, I don't think you can go far wrong. Look around at the main brands - for phone only options, you'll be looking at 4-5x as much cash to buy one, where the performance will only be marginally better, and for why?
So there's my opinion. Some will agree, other's won't. Hope this helps you regardless.