How To Take Care Of A China-Made WhiteBox Android Device (Or Any Other Mobile Device)

14.12.11 The Reporter 0 Comments

We've talked at length about Android phones and we're sure that you've had it up to here by now about the run-of-the-mill phone Androids. So, we're going to break the monotony a little and dish up something new: Tablet Androids that you can definitely afford. Tomorrow on Bargain Hunter, we're going to give you leads on the metro's most affordable Tablet Androids.

We all know that funny quote, "God made Heaven and Earth, the rest was made in China," right? Well, here is one more thing that you should know about things being made in China: a majority of today's gadgets, even Apple machines, are actually made in China. In the mobile machine arena, probably only RIM (Blackberry) manufactures their machines in Mexico.

That being said, the only difference between a whitebox (unbranded) Droid and a branded gadget, whether Android-powered, Windows-powered or an Apple machine, are the branding and the level of quality control. All else being equal, a whitebox China Tablet Android is almost as good as your Samsung Tab or Asus eeePad. Almost.

One possibly dismal thing about China-made devices is that you'll get what you pay for. If you've paid less than Php 3,000 for a device that costs around Php 15,000 on standard brands, then expect the material that the factories used, to be of an inferior quality. That does not mean, however that it's not worth buying a China device. I have actually owned two units of a China-made unbranded Dual SIM phone, and it has lasted me from 2009 to 2011. One of those was even handed over to a friend of a friend. Thus, if you know how to take care of your China whitebox device, it will last you quite a while.

Here are tips to using whitebox China-made devices:

1. Try your best to be conscientious in using your whitebox device. Use a lanyard if it's a phone, and a leather case, if it's a tablet. With a lanyard, you will minimize the risk of getting bad gadget falls. When using leather cases, when the device gets knocked onto other surfaces, it is cushioned.

2. Work on NEVER dropping your device. A good number of us are clumsy, and almost everyone has dropped their gadgets at least once in their lives. However, it IS possible to not drop your device: Just live conscientiously in a moment-by-moment manner. Like, if you feel like the device is about to slip from your hands, you will have at least 5 seconds to think about catching it or moving to another surface. You can also choose to just use your whitebox device in areas that have cushioning around you, like your bed or a couch, that way, when you do drop the device, the area it falls to is soft enough to absorb the shock.

3. Use protective accessories. A touchscreen surface will decrease the longevity of your device. Most touchscreen devices' first breakdowns are tied to scratches or damage to the touchscreen surface, so  having a screen protector will definitely keep it from wearing out too soon. Other protective devices include silicone cases, hard cases, and other accessories that will help insulate your device from falls, scratches, and even water spills. These will ensure that your China-made Androids, whether phones or tablets, will be kept safe from the elements.

Is it worth buying a China Android Device? Yes, definitely! If you consider the thousands of pesos' difference between the whitebox devices' prices and the branded devices' prices, you will be able to appreciate the savings on the purchases. Especially if these are not necessarily needs, sometimes, it makes sense to just go unbranded rather than going for the bling of the brand. If you're not convinced, this video showing how overrated an iPhone is may convince you:


Come back tomorrow for a Bargain Hunter update on where to buy dirt-cheap China Android Tablets!