Cheers kraized for this post in our forums, he has found a manufacturer selling an iPhone clone called the "HiPhone". Not too much unlike the Chinese clones that were cropping up shortly after the iPhone became widely available. The phone retails at $239 USD excluding shipping, and also shows a saving over the suggested (iPhone) retail price of $499.
Anyway click Read more for a run down of features this clone boasts; and a couple of pics.
This is the ultimate rock solid 99% iPhone clone and is selling like crazy. It is unlocked so just plug your SIM card in and you are good to go. Comes with one year warranty. Sells for only $239. No contracts. No rate plans. Just your existing SIM card is enough.
Anyway click Read more for a run down of features this clone boasts; and a couple of pics.
This is the ultimate rock solid 99% iPhone clone and is selling like crazy. It is unlocked so just plug your SIM card in and you are good to go. Comes with one year warranty. Sells for only $239. No contracts. No rate plans. Just your existing SIM card is enough.
Main features at a glance:
- 3.5" big screen that supports finger touch and no keypad, touch pen needed.
- Dual SIM slots that holds two SIM chips and supports SIM card switching.
- Triband GSM 900/1800/1900MHz that supports USA GSM standard.
- Web addresses entering; web browsing, WAP setting, web address management.
- Unlocked to any major network carrier.
- SMS, MMS, voicemail and cell broadcast
- MP3, MP4, file playing, recording, phone call recording.
- Capturing, video capturing, photo viewing, playing
- Hands free speaker phone. 3D sound.
- Bluetooth supported.
- TF card supported.
- Diversified screen switch
- One-Key return
- Automatic screen rotation
Accessories: 2 batteries, Charger, USB Cable, Earphone, 512M T-Flash Card, User Manual, Phone Cover.
Link: More pics on Neowins PDA, Tablet & Mobile Devices Forum
News source: Dragonkicks Online Store
I bet it is a genuine iPhone that has been altered slightly for this prank.
This just goes to show that you're paying extra just for the Apple name.....
It actually has more (and better) features than the iPhone.
This just goes to show that you're paying extra just for the Apple name.....
your paying extra for an apple phone that even does LESS than the cheaper clone...
i'd say 120% apple clone, the 21% is for all the extra features
so i actually ended up getting the D800i Clone from ChinaGrabber.com (it was a couple bucks less)... very impressed with phone quality... one minor thing is this version only have one sim slot instead of two as stated in the manufacturer's specs... still a good deal on phone....
I would like to know what the software is like - I am sure it is nothing like the iPhone.
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I'll bet the touch screen isn't as advanced and such, but even so, I am sorely tempted...
You'd look like COOOOOL DUDE with one of these!
Plus the iPhone took 5 years of R&D before Apple got it to market. That doesn't come cheap.
nobody talk about wifi?
it is only 2gb memory compatible because t-card only is up to 2gb (that to me is it's only draw back, and the lack of dock station if that is an issue to you). and it's not a standard 3mm jack, nor is the iPhone. It looks a samsung connection port.
it is only 2gb memory compatible because t-card only is up to 2gb (that to me is it's only draw back, and the lack of dock station if that is an issue to you). and it's not a standard 3mm jack, nor is the iPhone. It looks a samsung connection port.
Bit of an expensive toy at $239 USD.
Half the price and almost all the features? iPhone is a rip off.
ooowee that some good sarcasm!!!
Congrats, that's almost English
Really, if you want an iPhone, then get it. Spending money on a half-assed clone is just stupid.
That depends on who you ask.
The news post doesn't suggest that you go buy one. It's just to let you know that this is out there. Or did you want some cheese, too?
The whole online store looks dodgy to me. A Hotmail account for support? Shoes? Wanna buy some hot-off-the-line unauthorized merchandise?
if so, then im sold!
And then there's the massive screen lag, and teh fact that the music player seems to slow the thing to a crawl. And if you thought the iPhone keyboard was bad, looks like this one is 10 times worse (plus, I doubt it has the auto correction, at least not as good as the auto correction that Apple provides). And it's made of plastic, as opposed to the iPhone, which is metal, meaning it'll probably crack. That backing definitely doesn't look sturdy to me, compared to aluminum.
If it's not a genuine Apple product, I don't want it.
Apple should have made the iPhone like that with removable battery and sim cards.
Maybe they might try something like that in a new product release .. ?
some versions have analog tv with it and stylus pen works as an antennae.
http://www.onthesource.com/cect-hiphone-tr...uch-screen.html
China Mobile Phones - Retail Cell Phones at Wholesale Prices from China Retail Electroncis
http://www.onthesource.com/cell-phones-mobile-phones/
no MOQ, one year warranty, paypal
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