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Xiaomi Mipad 64GB 7.9" (First Gen/Mipad 1) @ AliExpress $181.70 (AUD)

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I was looking for a cheap reliable tablet for my son and to use while travelling. Found the first generation Xiaomi Mipad 64GB for $187. Bought one.

I was looking at the Mipad 2 but the cheapest for 16GB model is about $230. I can't find the Mipad 1 anywhere else. Mipad 2 64GB is about $300. Can't directly compare them both but I was looking for something under $200.

The major change between the first & second version is the processer - Mipad 1 has 2.2 GHz Quad Core Nividia Tegra and Mipad 2 has 2.24 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom X5-Z8500. Not sure how much difference it will make in the performance. Mipad 2 is made of metal body and Mipad 1 is plastic body. Mipad 2 is slimmer and lighter. Screen resolution is the same on both.
For me the positives of Mipad 1 is 64GB with expandable storage (no expandable storage in Mipad 2) and slightly bigger battery.

You can find the comparision here - http://www.gizmochina.com/2015/11/24/mi-pad-vs-mi-pad-2-comp…

I thought it is a good option for someone looking for a cheap table. If you think it is not a bargain let me know and I will delete it.

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  • +2

    This.version with k1 chip is about 25 percent faster than mipad 2 plus sd slot win win great price great tablet very tempted at price for spare.What is aliexpress like to shop with bit worried no paypal.

    • +3

      Alipay covers you in basically the same way as PayPal does

      • Only for 60 days.

  • +1

    yes, correct, the first mi pad is actually better

    aliexpress is fine

    • It's fine if it's a product that doesn't have fakes. I've not had good experiences with them myself.

  • +2

    Would this have playstore installed curious to find out if any one knows

  • +2

    however this mipad will not be upgraded beyond lollipop, there is also minimal rom support.

    • Could this be a problem with apps requiring a later version, or would all apps work?

      • Not now. But eventually as developers start using 6.0 > APIs.

      • well yeh, it will be sometime, but when it hits you will be left out, i dont even think this tablet made it out of KK sourcecode even on custom roms so thats pretty damn old.

    • +2

      No. It's actually stuck on 4.4 except for buggy custom roms. Kernel sources have not been released

  • +1

    the K1 also has rediculous gaming performance if you care, compare to 2,however it is still 32bit a15 cores

  • Buyer pays shipping to return if product not as described? How does that work with Ali escrow?

  • Does it have a headphone jack?

    • -2

      This is not iPhone 7, so it should have a headphone jack.

      • +1

        That's the joke.

    • It does but you have to buy an adapter for it.

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