This is a little rant I'm afraid. I know it's basically my fault BUT!!!!!

Sometimes when at clients premises, I have to use a series of rescue/installation discs to resolve an issue.

Sometimes, it can take quite a few hours to sort out the multiple problems people allow to accumulate on their computer before seeking professional help. A lot of which is helped along by the 'bar room fixers' who know absolutely sod all in real terms about much at all.

They don't know what the real problem is because they've not seen it and clients rarely know how to describe the problem fully anyway - not that there's anything wrong with that, I don't expect it.

The client then goes and mis-follows the wrong advice they've been given and make an even bigger dogs breakfast of the whole thing and after they've totally screwed their computer, they call me.

Now to the point of my rant.

After I've spent hours sorting out the cock-up, I put my things back in my bag (or so I think) and head off home. Some days, or even weeks, later I open my bag looking for the discs to find that I've accidentally left at my clients.

The annoying thing is the client, who now has a full set of service and recovery discs that I've paid for, and doesn't have a clue in hell how to use them, hasn't had the decency to ring me and let me know I've left them. This has happened every time I've done it.

I now have to go through the time and expense of getting a new set of dics together.

ONE THING YOU GET FROM ME IS HONESTY, IF YOU CAN'T RETURN THE FAVOUR THEN YOU DON'T DESERVE THE SERVICES I OFFER.

​I will work out where I left them and that person will have a heavy bill next time they call me!

It just goes to show, there's a lot of really dishonest immigrants out there.

That's right a 4G smartphone for under €100.

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The Nexodus Zen Smartphone has a 6 Inch HD 1280x720 Capacitive Screen, MTK6589T Quad Core CPU, 2GB RAM, 32GB Internal Memory and an Android 4.2 operating system. 

Nexodus Zen
Nexodus is a new company that was formed by top experts in the mobile phone industry and the Zen model is their first release. Bringing a whole new level of high specifications, this superbly priced smartphone brings a lot to the plate. Firstly, you will notice it is large in size and could be classed as a phablet due to this, plus the 6 Inch HD 1280x720 capacitive screen makes watching movies and interacting with games very enjoyable. 

8 MP Rear Camera + 2 MP Front Camera
Take a photo with the new photo sphere function with the 8 megapixel rear camera or engage in online conversations with the 2 megapixel front-facing camera. Super light sensitivity for great shots in dark environments. Save these captured images and recorded videos on the 32GB of built-in memory that this Android smartphone has or use a micro SD card as there is an available slot. 

The MTK6589T quad core CPU delivers Zen
Zen emphasizes insight into Buddha-nature and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of others and that is exactly was in the mind of the developers at Nexodus when they implemented a MTK6589T quad core CPU into this phone. Backed by 2GB of RAM, this chipset will deliver a powerful performance that will leave the competition standing, whether it is streaming videos, playing high demanding apps or even multi-tasking, this processor will handle it with ease. 

At a Glance...

• Nexodus Zen Smartphone
• 6 Inch HD 1280x720 Capacitive Screen
• MTK6589T Quad Core CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB Internal Memory
• 2 Megapixel Front-Facing Camera + 8 Megapixel Rear Camera

ONLY €139.99 delivered

Android 4.4 Dual Core TV dongle with 1080p support, Wi-Fi, DLNA and Miracast is a true mini PC that can fit in your pocket.

Portable Mini PC
Plug this Android Dongle into your TV or monitor’s HDMI slot, connect the power lead to the socket and you have an instant mini PC. With Bluetooth 4.0 support you can connect a mouse and keyboard or alternatively use a wireless enabled 2.4GHz mouse and keyboard along with their USB receiver. With a dual core 1.4 GHz Rockchip 3066 processor and 1GB of RAM this mini PC TV dongle will run most apps, play movies or thanks to its Wi-Fi capabilities let you connect to your local network to surf the web or download programs. 

Android 4.4 TV Dongle
Android 4.4 was designed to do more with fewer resources and can run on devices with as little as 512MB of RAM so it allows you to maximize the output from this compact TV dongle. The 8GB of built in memory can be expanded by adding up to 32 GB to the micro SD card slot so there’s enough room for all your media library or downloaded apps. Miracast and DLNA support allow for alternative ways to share your viewing experiences and with a wide range if supported video codecs you can play just about any media content through this device. 

At a Glance...

• Android 4.4 TV Dongle
• Rockchip 3066 Dual-Core
• DLNA / Miracast

€42.99 delivered
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The THL T6 Pro comes with Android 4.4 OS, it features a 1.4GHz Octa Core CPU with 1GB of RAM, an 8 MP camera, hand gesturing, dual SIM card support and loads more.

1.4 GHz MTK6592M Octa Core Processor

With 1.4GHz MTK6592M Octa-core processing power the THL T6 pro has plenty of horsepower to cope with all your requests so it effortlessly performs multitasking. The advanced and powerful GPU is there to throw around pixels and quickly render pictures on the beautiful 5 inch IPS screen letting you enjoy the latest in advanced mobile gaming. With 1280 x 720 HD resolutions the capacitive touch screen with a large color range perfectly shows images in all their glory with great contrast and excellent brightness and white balance so your photos, videos and games will look better than ever before. 

F2.2, 8 Megapixel Camera

With a rear facing 8 megapixel camera which has a F2.2 aperture and auto focusing features you can take fantastic shots or record detailed video in 1080p so capturing those special moments has never been easier and you will have memories you can replay and cherish. 

Hand Gestures

The hand gestures features allows for instant access to a range of applications without ever unlocking the phone. By just tapping the phone twice you can wake it up and by drawing the appropriate shape on the screen you will instantly be taken to the corresponding application. 

Android 4.4

Android 4.4 is the OS of choice on this phone and offers you the latest and possible greatest mobile operating platform which allows you an unparalleled level of customization and features some fantastic features such as Google Now which is like having your very own PA on call 24/7. With its ultra thin design the T6 Pro looks simply exquisite with crafted edges and sleek lines the high end design of this phone makes it stand out from the crowd.

At a Glance...

• MTK6592M 1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor
• HD 5 Inch IPS Screen
• 2 Megapixel Front-Facing Camera + 8 Megapixel Rear Camera
• Android 4.4
• Dual SIM

ONLY €125 delivered

Octa-Core 6.5 Inch Android 4.2 Mobile Phone is a Clive Gray Computers first as it offers superb specifications including a MTK6592 1.7GHz true 8 core CPU, 13 Megapixel Rear Camera and 1280x720p Resolution for the next generation feel of mobile phones.

Finally a true octa-core smart phone has been released and Clive Gray Computers are first in the queue in receiving a batch of these unique and extremely powerful phones. This 6.5 inch display powerhouse of a phone has been designed to give the user a special experience into the world of multi-core. The heart and soul of this phone is the MT6592 Octa-core CPU that can reach speeds of 1.7GHz, this processor offers a higher performance at a lower energy, which can be a big issue in mobile devices as they operate using batteries. Since each and every core in a multi-core is generally more energy-efficient, the chip becomes more efficient than having a single large monolithic core resulting in a higher performance that uses less energy. This phone uses a true, authentic octa-core CPU, which helps it increase its benefits and optimizing the system approach to the absolute maximum. By permitting tasks to run at tandem with the use of multiple different cores, the phone’s octa-core cleverly allocates processing power to where it is required, both on a per-application and per-task basis. Being an Android mobile phone, the user has access to a whole new world of customization while still having a user friendly interface. Exploit the phone’s octa-core power by downloading applications and seem them run with ease. 

Pictures will look great as the Android eight core phone has a 13 megapixel rear camera that makes capturing moments more special due to the higher pixels. Watch videos, view media and generally enjoy any that is shown on the 6.5 inch 5 point capacitive touch screen display of the cell phone as it has a 1280x720p resolution, which makes for a fantastic visual experience. Also, this octo-core phone supports 1080p video recording 

This is a large phone that is not so much of a burden because it has a 9.7mm super slim body that fits perfectly in the back pocket of your jeans making it convenient to carry. With many other features including Wi-Fi Miracast, 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal memory that can be expanded by an addition 32GB via the phone’s built in micro SD card slot, the Android octo-core phone is the perfect definition of next generation phones. 

Great for videos, games and web-surfing, the octa-core phone delivers a performance that no other phone on the high street can match.

At a Glance…

• Android 4.2 Mobile Phone
• MTK6592 Octa-Core 1.7GHz CPU
• 13 Megapixel Rear Camera
• 6.5 Inch Screen Display
• 1280x720p Resolution

All this for just €264.95

Some of you know I sell mobile phones and tablet PCs and it has been mentioned that you can buy them cheaper elsewhere. Of course you can but remember, just because it's cheaper, it doesn't make it better value. Read on and I'll explain why.

The suppliers I use carry out quality control checks to make sure they're not shipping out junk. Quality control checks cost time, and time costs money, and that cost has to be added onto the price of the items being sold.

I've bought from the 'cheap' suppliers in the past and had over 80% fail rate within the guarantee period. That's OK you say, just send it back for a refund or replacement. That's when it gets interesting.

Here's how it goes:
You buy a great looking iPhone copy from el chinese cheapo dot com for €80 cos you can't afford the real thing - lots can't - pop your sim card in and away you go. Things are great - for a couple of weeks - then you realise how limited it really is, how quickly the battery runs out, how easily marked the case and screen are and, to top it all, the tv function that you thought would be handy doesn't actually work cos it's analogue and all your local tv channels are digital. Phooey!
Of course, the batteries aren't covered under the warranty, nor is the fact it looks like a box of shite after only 2 months use. Then, just 6 months in, it stops working - now this is where it really gets good!
You contact the super-cheap seller (if they're still around) and they tell you to get a quote for the repair and they'll help with the cost if it's not too much. Pardon? Isn't this under guarantee? Aren't you supposed to offer a replacement or a refund? How much are you prepared to give me towards a repair?
Now for the punchline - Send it back to us (in china) by registered post and if it's a manufacturing fault, we'll give you a 5% discount on a new phone over €120. WHAT!?!?!?!?
OK, if you send it back, that €80 phone has just cost you €100 or more and you'll have to spend another €100+ to get another phone that will probably fail whilst still under guarantee. Guarantee???
Oh yes, if you manage to get a refund, you will still be out of pocket because you don't get the return postage back, nor the original delivery charge either! That's at least €30 down the drain and you no longer have a phone.
Then you don't buy budget phones from people like me because you've already been duped with the garbage chinese suppliers and all these chinese phones are total crap, aren't they - wrong! It's only the cheapo suppliers where you get the crap, if indeed, you actually get anything.

Just remember the old adage - you get what you pay for. Buy super cheap, get super crap.

I've been on the Costa Blanca for over six and a half years now and have built a strong reputation for getting things right. If the phone or tablet you bought from me goes wrong and it's covered by the manufacturers warranty, it gets replaced or you get a refund of the purchase price. Simples!

Loss of data, photos, apps, documents, account information, batteries, flashing or rooting, overall appearance and durability of certain items are not covered under the warranty, nor are we responsible for loss of, or anything associated with, such items. They are your responsibility. This list is not exhaustive.

Has anybody noticed the latest craze doing the rounds at the moment - internet TV boxes, no dish required.

Well, if you ask me, no internet TV box required either.

How does that work then?

Easy. The internet TV box is a small Android computer running some free software that allows you to scour the internet for videos, films, tv ....... and so on. All you need is a laptop, or a tower system and plug it in to your TV.

Even easier, if you have one of these smart TV's, you've already got the internet TV box.

What are you talking about?

Your smart TV is an Android computer, just like that little internet TV box. All you need is the free software, set it up and away you go.

No need to pay anyone €130 for a €75 box but if you really must have one, I can sell you the box for €75 and show you where to get the free software from. All you need to do then is have fun setting it up.