Online Shopping Reviews

Top Chinese Brands in Tablet PCs: Suppliers & Prices

Last month I introduced several widely sought-after made-in-China android 4.0 tablet PCs available at some popular Chinese online shops, including Lightinthebox.com, Dinodirect.com, Focalprice.com and Aliexpress.com. Here I would like to share my knowledge about the top Chinese brands in tablet PCs, which are not only popular on the Chinese domestic market, but also among consumers from countries and regions around the world.

Teclast

As a brand that has received a long list of awards, Teclast has established its name in the tablet PC arena by several classic models empowered by different android versions. The top-rated Teclast tablet PCs are offered at different prices depending on specifications such as OS system, thickness of the body, CPU, megapixel, screen size, internal storage and extended storage or the like. Meanwhile, you may find different price tags for exactly the same Teclast model of tablet PC in different online stores too. The following are the best Teclast tablet PCs for sale at a few online shopping websites (with prices and links):

Teclast P75a Android2.3 9.9mm 7″ Capacitive Touch 8GB Tablet PC,

Dinodirect.com: $124.99 (after discount), free shipping, see details >>
Priceangels.com: $124.54 (after discount), free shipping, see details >>

Teclast P85 Android2.3 8″ 1024*768 Capacitive Touch 16GB Tablet PC

Dinodirect.com: $177.99 (after discount), free shipping, see details >>
Aliexpress.com: $143.99 – $163.00 (depending on different packages), for shipping fee and other details, click here >>

Teclast A15 Android2.3 9″ 1280×800 Capacitive Touch Screen 8GB Tablet PC

Dinodirect.com: $201.69 (after discount), free shipping, see details >>
Aliexpress.com: $165.60, for shipping fee and other details, click here >>

AINOL

Based in Shenzhen, the biggest manufacturing base of tablet PCs in China, AINOL is well known not only for tablet PCs, but also for MP3 and MP4 players. Their digital products stand out by superior quality while reasonable prices for the quality are their another great attraction. Currently the ultra thin AINOL Novo 7 Aurora 7-inch 8G android 4.0 tablet PC is extremely hot-selling. The amazing performance of the model seems to be the focus of attention, heatedly discussed in various internet social forums.

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Aliexpress Novelty Item: Coffee Night Lamps & DIY Table Night Lights

Last week I saw a lovely milk night light shared by one of my friends in Facebook. I was deeply impressed with the creative design of the night: it is like the milk being poured from the cup. At the first glance, it is hard to discover that it is actually a table night lamp – I thought it was something for decorating the desk.

Coincidentally, today when I opened the Aliexpress.com homepage, I was instantly attracted by the coffee night lamp advertised in the Product Showcase section, where all kinds of novelty items are displayed by category (reviewed: Aliexpress novelty items). It occurred to me that this adorable product could be a hot-seller and for this reason I decided to share it on my site. Below I will introduce the detailed information about the coffee night lights for tables or desks available on the website.

Coffee Night Lights — Image courtesy of Aliexpress.com

The coffee night light looks like somebody is pouring coffee from the cup to the small pot. Made of plastic, it is powered by battery or USB cable. Each package contains one LED lamp and three creative cups. You can change the cup to fit the style of your desk or based on your own preference or mood. Also, you can draw something on one blank cup whose surface has no pictures for your IDY need.

The same or similar coffee-and-cup-themed lights are offered by over 100 different suppliers. Aliexpress.com is not a seller like Lightinthebox.com or Focalprice.com but a wholesale trading platform where sellers and buyers trade with each other under their supervision and protection. As a result, the prices are different too, ranging $4.8 to $26. Generally, each seller offers lower wholesale prices if you order in bulk (more than 3 pieces). Note that the quality levels can be significantly different depending on the prices. Plus, some of the coffee light sellers offer free shipping to any destination around the world. View all coffee night lights for sale at Aliexpress.com >>

All suppliers have been verified by Aliexpress staff in terms of company qualification. However, they vary in customer service standards, product quality, pricing and degrees of reliability. To find out trusted sellers for your business or for your personal needs, you are encouraged to consider those who have higher feedback scores, more positive customer reviews and more successful transaction records. All these details can be found on the product pages. At the same time, you can search Google for real customer reviews by the company name or the seller name. Continue reading Aliexpress Novelty Item: Coffee Night Lamps & DIY Table Night Lights

Focalprice Mother’s Day 2012 Deals: Save up to 11%

Compared with the Lightinthebox Mother’s Day 2012 sale that offers discounts as high as 80% off plus an extra coupon code, the up-to-11%-off discount for the Focalprice Mother’s Day 2012 deals may seem not so attractive. However, when you take a closer look at the promotion launched by Focalprice.com, you will agree that the discounts are really deep – most of the original prices of the on-sale products are less than $10. In addition, every item there (discounted or regular) is available for free shipping to any destination around the world.

Unlike Lightinthebox, Focalprice does not select a vast array of products for a single promotional activity. This does not necessarily mean that the inventory of the shop is limited in quantity or variety. According to my research, this is simply how the company launches sales: limited products, limited discounts for a limited-time only. To be fair, most of the prices they set are already the lowest on the market, especially when you compare them with their competitors like Priceangels.com.

Their Mother’s Day 2012 sale contains deals on products under 5 categories, including jewelry, SPA gifts, watches, home & garden and photo frames. Here are some of the top deals from the promotion:
red diamond with white gold ring
White 18K RGP Alloy Ring with Red Swarovski Element Diamond
Original price: $3.43
Now: $3.19
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temperature controlled led faucet light
Temperature Controlled Color Changing LED Faucet Light
Original price: $5.41
Now: $4.9
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doughnut shaped versatile body and neck pillow
Cute Doughnut Shaped Versatile Neck & Body Pillow
Original price: $6.55
Now: $6.29
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Bracelet Analog Watch with Crystal Decorations
Original price: $4.39
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Lightinthebox Mother’s Day 2012 Coupon Code: $12 Off $100 on Already Discounted Items

Mother’s Day 2012 is approaching and various deals targeting this holiday are coming up from all kinds of online stores. Lightinthebox.com, the popular lifestyle online store, has launched its Mother’s Day sale with deep discounts and a coupon code (MLITBM) for extra savings.

Lightinthebox Mother's Day 2012 Sale — Image courtesy of Lightinthebox.com

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The Lightinthebox promotion carries a wide range of products offered at great discounts – up to 80% off, including fancy dresses, fashion shoes, consumer electronics, home and garden, fashion, jewelry and cool gadgets. By using the coupon code at checkout, you will get extra $12 off $100. This offer ends in 20 May, 2012. If you find any deal of desire, grab it before it is gone.

In particular, I personally would recommend the home and garden collection to you. As a store famous for fashionable stuff, Lightinthebox has lots of stylish products for home decorations – even home basics like faucets can add a modern touch to your home there. In addition to their cheap but fabulous faucets (especially those LED faucets), Lightinthebox also possesses amazing varieties of chandeliers & lights, oil paintings, curtains and a lot more products that stand out by lovely designs and affordable prices. In this sale, some select home and garden items are available with up to 75% off, plus the $12-off-$100 coupon code! For mothers, they would be happy to get such sweet gifts from their dear son or daughter. If you want to take a look at the home and garden deals at Lightinthebox.com now, click here >>.

As we always do with every holiday shopping season, we will post more articles to introduce the latest Mother’s Day 2012 deals not only from Lightinthebox.com, but also from various other shopping websites such as Aliexpress.com, Dinodirect.com and Focalprice.com. Sometimes you may even find some exclusive deals from the stores on this site. Just come back regularly here and use the search box at the top right corner to find the latest offers.

StrawberryNet: Online Discounted Cosmetic Retailer Review, Scam Investigation and Coupon Offers

Shopping Cosmetics Online

Today people shop everything online, from apparel to electronics to furniture to make-ups to everything else you can get from regular stores. By purchasing stuff from online shops, you can save the time of paying a visit to the local stores and get greater discounts since online shopping websites don’t have to pay the rents. In particular, shopping cosmetics or skin care products is very common around the world.

On the internet we can find a wealth of cosmetic stores in various sizes offering amazing prices on branded cosmetics. In addition to the world renowned online shopping malls like eBay and Amazon.com, there are lots of professional cosmetic sites specialized in selling all sorts of cosmetics, make-ups, perfume or fragrances or skincare stuff. StrawberryNet.com is a typical example. Below you will find research-based review of StrawberryNet.com, which may help you evaluate the credibility, product quality, customer service standard and other aspects of the company.

Is StrawberryNet.com a scam or a legitimate site?

Like shopping with any other websites than you never tried before, security should always be the first concern. If you see some product of interest on the site but are not sure about their credibility, you are encouraged to search for reviews or ratings of StrawberryNet.com in Google or other search engines. Use terms like “strawberrynet scam”, “strawberrynet reviews”, “strawberrynet complaints”, “strawberrynet customer service” or the like and the search engines will give you many useful results regarding the issues you want to figure out.

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Best Online Stores to Buy Stylish but Cheap Made-in-China Wedding Dresses

While visiting the Chinese manufacturing centers in person to purchase a wedding dress may cost extra expenses on the travel, making the purchase online from a tested and reputable store is definitely more economical. Security is always the top concern when it comes to shopping via the internet from a foreign country. Besides, given the fact that now there are countless online shops in China offer wedding dresses and accessories to consumers around the world, it may be quite tricky to find a reliable one where you can purchase a stylish wedding dress you love at a budget-friendly price. Below I would like to recommend some qualified online shops where you can get fashionable wedding dresses at low prices.

Lightinthebox.com: Being the No. 1 Chinese international online retailer of a variety of products, Lightinthebox is particularly well known for its medium- or high-end quality wedding dresses that come in fabulous styles. The company has a team of talented designers and skilled dressmakers to design and customize the wedding dresses. In addition, the site has a vast array of other wedding supplies to choose from, including wedding favors, headpieces, jewelry, handbags, shoes, wraps and more.

Trumpet Off the Shoulder Wedding Dress from Lightinthebox — Image courtesy of Lightinthebox

With years of experience in supplying wedding apparel and accessories, Lightinthebox is very mature in the product line in terms of production, packaging, shipping and customer service. In addition, there you can always find the latest trends in wedding apparel. For example, currently spring 2012 wedding dresses and fall 2012 wedding dresses are available on the site. The downside, however, is that the prices they offer are slightly higher compared with its competitors. Take a look >>

Dinodirect.com: Carrying about 10,000 wedding dresses featuring different styles, Dinodirect is another great online destination to buy awesome wedding dresses at a reasonable price. Whether you are looking for beach wedding dresses or church wedding dresses, there you have lots of styles to choose from and you will never get your wallet shamed – they are commonly affordable, valued $8-$250. Take a look >>

Aliexpress.com: Unlike Lightinthebox, Aliexpress is an online wholesale shopping website that provides transaction service for sellers and buyers. It is not simply a wedding supply shopping website; instead, the supplies sell everything on the site, e.g. consumer electronics, sporting goods, automotive supplies, lighting devices and lots more. In particular, there you can find thousands of small and medium-sized wedding apparel suppliers. All transactions made through the site are covered by the escrow buyer protections service offered by Aliexpress.com for free. Although it is a wholesale site, orders in small quantities (as small as one item only) are extensively accepted. Especially for products like wedding gowns and evening dresses, no matter how many pieces you want to buy, the sellers will do the business with you by offering the same low wholesale prices to you. Continue reading Best Online Stores to Buy Stylish but Cheap Made-in-China Wedding Dresses