Anyone used NewBiiz.com?

[MaindotC]

I want to buy the iTalent (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MP4_I51SL) and the Super Talent (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MP4_2802K4) but I'm afraid this looks like some sort of scam. Has anyone used this? I really want a combo camera/media player/organizer and this was the best I could find for the lowest price. It's like an iPhone but w/o the phone.

[zmjjmz]

I'd recommend googling it, or checking sites like Gizmodo or Engadget to see if it was announced or something.

[MaindotC]

Believe it or not I already thought of that which is why I'm posting on UF.

[Newuser1111]

I want to buy the iTalent (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MP4_I51SL) and the Super Talent (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MP4_2802K4) but I'm afraid this looks like some sort of scam. Has anyone used this? I really want a combo camera/media player/organizer and this was the best I could find for the lowest price. It's like an iPhone but w/o the phone.In the links, ewiz.com has a virus.(http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/ewiz.com
What's NewBiiz.com?

[MaindotC]

NewBiiz is the actual business name of the ewiz.com site. I took the plunge and ordered the iTalent and the Super Talent - my main concern is whether they're sending me a kit that I have to solder everything together or if I get the actual product advertised.

When I placed the order, there was an option for full assembly & testing for $35. It seems odd that they would ship a media player in pieces but I guess we'll find out.

[MasterJS]

I live in Honduras, where imitation iPods like that can be seen everywhere and are sold for about that price. So I think you'll probably get a package, but on the topic of whether or not you'll get it already assembled, i guess you'll have to hope it is.

[MaindotC]

Hey, MasterJS - thanks for the reply. I can see your viewpoint and yeah it is an imitation iPod but I couldn't find an iPod or similar w/ a camera and I found it suspicious that this one DID have a camera and for such a low price. I'll keep you updated to let you know how it goes. Maybe I'll post a box opening video.

[LeviStanford]

Hey,guys.How is your "plunge" going on? I want to buy a Gaming keyboard, and i find ewiz's price is always the lowest.Some items' price is so low that I really cann't believe it.I'm afraid this looks like some sort of scam, too.Please keep
updating to let me know how it goes.
:lolflag:

[Warpnow]

I buy similar thinks from the site dealexteme.com, who also sells imitation ipods and I have found them to be acceptable.

They won't last you years, but if it breaks, you can usually buy 5 more for the cost of the real one. :-p

One thing...imitation Mp3/video players, in my experience have:

1. Very crappy transfer software, or none at all, and you have to do it yourself and its guesswork getting the videos to look right.

2. Terrible menus.

Just my input.

[MaindotC]

There was a problem w/ my shipping address but I got it worked out. I spoke with representative Grant Zhao and it's on its way. The provide tracking information and so forth. I'll let you know if I get a kit or an assembled player/camera. I'd do a box opening video but I need the camera to tape it which is in the box :) Stay tuned!

[MaindotC]

Sup guys. Hope you're still subscribed to thread :)

I got my I*Talent and my Super*Talent today and I am pleasantly surprised. I couldn't do a box-opening video because I needed the media players to do the video :( ANYWAY, the I*Talent is nice so far. The keypad is sufficient but I'll have to be extra careful - looks like it may come off or is somewhat loose. The interface altogether is rather welcoming - nice graphics, keys are easy to press, and the design is enticing. It gives me a good feeling to hold it and browse it.

When I ordered it, there was an option to have it assembled for an extra $35 - this lead me to believe I'd be sent a kit. However, it's already fully assembled and each section of the player has "PASSED" stickers on them so I guess that means it was tested. It has usb/fireware connector so it recharges and exchanges files just fine. It's mountable as a regular flash drive in Hardy. It also came with some software - something about converting video to the proper format. The software installed without any errors in wine but I haven't had any trouble moving video to the I*Talent in regular nautilus operations. I only tried an MP4 and no problems w/ video and audio. Camera is great - 2 megapixel and records video so I can start uploading some stuff to youtube :) You can even connect it via 1394/usb and use it as a webcam - still testing this: lsusb says "Mentor Graphics" so I'll have to start googling.

The software is a bit slow. There are some issues like navigating from one menu item to the next and there's a tiny bit of delay in between. I've had to reset it a few times for lockup issues but I played it for the full 4 hours and didn't have any problems.

So far this is a great value for $25. I'll have to be extra careful with it - not as rugged as an ipod - but for the price I can't complain.

I dunno about the Super*Talent. It's like an iMate but I can't get it to mount so we'll see where that goes.