A Low-cost Substitute For Apple’s iPhone?

Posted on March 26, 2008
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Apple’s iPhone is considered to be an absolute top seller. And even though the costs, especially including the phone contract, are still pretty high, this device enjoys popularity. Some pleasant news is likely coming from Asia. A low-cost substitute, the CECT P168, has already been available for a few months in Taiwan. According to the internet rumors, the price of this iPhone replica is somewhat aroud £100. This gadget has a large touch screen display and an Apple like operating system.

The knock-off goes so far that even the well known apple logo appears when booting. The 240 x 320 pixel touch screen provides enough room. The Mp3 and Mp4 player, as well as a 1.3 inch megapixel camera, supply the entertainment and all standard mobile phone functions, such as text messaging, are on board too. The iPhone clone even offers hand writing recognition, although WLAN is missing in comparison to the original. However, in one area the iPhone has been outdone – the CECT supports dual-SIM, although both SIM cards are not simultaneously online and instead one must be chosen with software. Two 1,800 mAh batteries are included – which should allow the P168 to last longer than most smartphones on the market. The clone is reaching Europe more and more often and perhaps it has all the inclinations to become a low-cost iPhone substitute.

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