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wphone: iphone clone tries to one-up apple’s original

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The WPhone is a new mock phone from China that’s loaded up with all sorts of stuff that you don’t find even in a real iPhone.

Sure, it’s a touchscreen phone and media player. And yeah, it’s got Bluetooth and WiFi support. But it’s also got a couple of tricks up its sleeve that even…

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September 14th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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quantum touchscreen dual sim media phone wants to be an iphone

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The Quantum CVFD-M46 crams in all the features you’d expect in a multimedia mobile phone, and it sells for under $100, fully unlocked.

The Quantum offers a 3-inch touchscreen display, and is loaded up with a variety of mobile applications, including a calculator, contact manager, clock, FM radio, games, MP4 video player and voice recorder…

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July 17th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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put a cell phone on your desktop

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Who needs portability when you can have a good old-fashioned desk phone? This unusual phone lets you use your mobile phone SIM card to connect to wireless phone networks instead of landlines.

The CVFK-M14-US Business Phone looks like a regular desk phone, but is actually a dual-band (850Mhz/1900Mhz) GSM phone. That means it should work…

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June 20th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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cect m188 puts an iphone clone through shrinker ray

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While rumors continue to abound of Apple releasing an iPhone Nano someday, you can get your hands on a miniature iPhone right now – just as long as you don’t mind that it’s a cheap Chinese knock-off that’s clearly violating just about every intellectual property law you can think of.

The CECT m188 borrows its…

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April 6th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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cell phone watch flips its lid

U200i Cell Phone Watch with Flip Lid

This oversize wristwatch conceals a little secret beneath its flip-top. Just pop it open, and you’ll reveal a fully-functional multimedia mobile phone inside.

Under the hood of the U200i mobile phone wristwatch dwells a quad-band (unlocked) GSM phone, complete with a 1.3MP digital camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and full media player capabilities. And thanks to an…

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May 1st, 2008 comments (11) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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ifone is one phony iphone

iFone - iPhone Knock-Off

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But sometimes, a crummy copy is just a crummy copy. Take for example, this poor Taiwanese knock-off of the Apple iPhone. This thing makes no bones about its source of inspiration. Heck, they couldn’t even come up with an original name and just called it the…

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January 17th, 2008 comments (30) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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world’s smallest mobile phone fits in a watch

SMS M500 Mobile Phone Watch

A while back I told you about a watch out of China that had a mobile phone built into it. Unfortunately, that ended up being a cheap knockoff of the real deal by Australia’s SMS Technology, and was subsequently pulled off the shelves.

Now SMS is back with a new version of the original, the…

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July 8th, 2007 comments (14) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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m300 wrist watch has cell phone built in

M300 Watch Phone

This new digital watch out of China features a fully-functional mobile phone under the hood.

The M300 Watch Phone offers an unlocked quad-band GSM phone, which should work in most parts of the world. The watch has a built in speaker and microphone so you can talk directly into it. For better sound and call…

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June 15th, 2007 comments (12) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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nokia 8600 luna: style over substance

Nokia 8600 Luna

Nokia today revealed their latest high-end phone, the 8600 Luna. Constructed mostly from stainless steel, the new model’s main appeal comes in its sexy industrial design.

The phone’s most striking feature is its illuminated numeric keypad, concealed beneath a smoked glass slider. In keeping with its minimal design, the phone uses a single microUSB port…

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May 31st, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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becker mexico car stereo: a wolf in sheep’s clothing

Becker Mexico 7948 Radio

Don’t let the decidedly old school design of this car radio fool you. Beneath its surface, the Becker Mexico 7948 radio is loaded with modern technology.

While it might look like a radio from the 60’s or 70’s, the Becker Mexico has a plethora of tricks up its sleeve. The only clue of the beast…

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May 13th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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blackberry 8800 adds gps and more

BlackBerry 8800

Research in Motion today announced their latest smartphone model, the BlackBerry 8800. The new model adds numerous features including GPS tracking, expandable memory, and a long-lasting battery.

The 8800 is a full quad-band GSM/EDGE phone, and lifts many of the features found in the popular BlackBerry Pearl model, such as its well-received trackball navigation. The…

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February 12th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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samsung’s hip mini mp3 phone

Samsung SGH-X830 MP3 Phone

Samsung’s latest mobile phone, the SGH-X830, features an innovative slim swing-open design and full media player capabilities.

When closed, the phone measures just 3.3″ (h) x 1.18″ (w) x .78″(d), and weight just 75 grams (about 2.65 ounces). The SGH-X830 features a 1.3 megapixel digital camera and media playback in MP3, AAC, WMA and MP4…

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November 3rd, 2006 comments (15) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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