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knockoffs
The True Cost of a Chinese iPhone Knockoff
Coverage of Chinese "shanzhai" knockoff phones tends to be dismissive at best, but the NYT, in a fit of earnestness, has done a full-on, iSuppli-style cost analysis of your typical iFauxne. Spoiler: They're extremely profitable! More »
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By John HerrmanComment by nightwheel: $39.56...... And they charge upwards to around $120 or more depending on the clone. No wonder they can keep making these phones.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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knockoffs
Target Selling Knockoff Chargepods Branded Under Own Name?
A tipster tells us that Target's selling these "6 in 1 device charger" things at Target for $30, capable of charging six things at once. If that sounds familiar, it's because that's exactly what the Chargepod does. In fact, this version is so "familiar" it even stole pages out of Callpod's user manual. What's even worse about this lousy (probably Chinese) knockoff is that Target's selling it under their own Target brand. If all this is true, shame, shame on you Target. [Thanks Tipster! - Photo Credit Ben Johnson] More »
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By Jason ChenComment by kidnextdoor: Um, wow. Lets see...a product that does the same thing as another product but for less, and we're supposed to... 5 Responses | Other threads
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breakout clone
iPhone Breakout Knockoffs Being Nastygrammed By Atari
Programmers who made knockoffs of the Atari game Breakout are getting nasty letters from the game developer to remove their apps from the iPhone App Store. So far touchArcade says BreakClassic, BreakTouch 3D and Super Pong 2 have all been targeted, which is similar to the situation where the Tetris knockoff Tris was also pulled due to the Tetris company. On a similar note, the lightsaber app PhoneSaber was removed by request of Lucas Arts, and went back with new art assets and official help. We don't think Atari will be so kind. [TouchArcade via Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by coketown: Two observations: 1) Wasn't the point of the SDK and App store to stoke innovation? Are, what, 5 copies of an... 1 Responses | Other threads
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usb gadget
USB Gadget Display is Like Vista Sideshow, but Supports Windows XP
When is Vista Sideshow not Vista Sideshow? When it does the same thing as Sideshow—display little widgets on an external device—but doesn't use Vista's Gadgets. The USB Gadget Display does look like a little 2-inch LCD display, which shows clocks and various other things like CPU and RAM usage (but mostly clocks) outside of your machine, but it works with Windows XP, something Sideshow can't claim. Though, looking at the quality of these widgets, it might be worth it for you to upgrade to Vista. [Everything USB]
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By Jason ChenComment by MacMasterShane: is there anymore info on this thing? Everything USB is just another news site, but no one actually lists a... more » | Other threads
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the beast
The True iPhone Anti-Christ Is Here! Repent!
And I heard, as it were, the noise of thunder: One of the four beasts saying: "Come and see." And I saw. And behold, the definitive iPhone knock-off! 99%-exactly like the real thing except for the front and back cameras, and the sign of the Anti-Christ: the inverted Apple! Right after the iPod touch clone. Is this Alpha's and Omega's Kingdom come? Was Dr. Venkman right when he said we are headed for a disaster of biblical proportions, fire and brimstone coming down from the skies, rivers and seas boiling, 40 years of darkness, the dead rising from the grave, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, and mass hysteria? Probably, as it runs Windows Mobile 6.0: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Joannewport: kinlu com also has this. It is called Daxian X999 with Windows Mobile 6.0, dual sim card, WIFI and Java. [www.kinlu.com] more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Stuart Ashen Reviews Vii, the Nintendo Wii Knockoff
Stuart Ashen of Stuart Ashen reviews lousy gadget fame just reviewed the KenSingTon Vii, which has nothing to do with Kensington and nothing to do with the Wii. Intrigued? So are we. Watch as he shows off the Super Nintendo-esque 2D graphics as well as the surprisingly Wii-like 3D graphics. The developer actually did slightly more than a half-assed job on this—it's at least a three-fourths assed job. And if you're still interested in the Vii after watching, Ashen's got a separate review of additional games that come with the console after the jump. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by tayreb1: I want podcasts of this. HOW CAN I DOWNLOAD IT more » | Other threads
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iphone clone
Closest Chinese iPhone Clone Yet
Until the Meizu M8 is released, this C-002 HiPhone seems to be the most iPhone of iPhone clones out there. As you can see from the video unboxing, it even comes in an iPhone-esque box and has iPhone-like accessories (protective cover, white earbuds). The UI? Well, just watch. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Rizzuh: this just goes to show you how ridiculously overpriced apple products really are 1 Responses | Other threads
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wtf
"iPhone" Shaped Pocket Scale Should Win Over Drug Dealers
Hmmm. I wonder why a company would develop a digital pocket scale with a cover shaped like an iPhone knockoff? My guess is that they needed some sort of gimmick to catch the eye of their drug dealer clientele. After all, today's drug dealers have a wide range of choices when it comes to their pocket scales. Companies need to do something to gain a competitive advantage. Oh, and they justify the cover as an "expansion tray," which I'm sure is perfect for various "powders" and "herbs." Available for $52.49. [Product Page] -
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iphone clone
New Chinese iPhone Knockoff Even More Brazen Than Meizu
Although Meizu has been stealing from the iPhone left and right, at least they have the courtesy to deny it. This other iPhone clone, however, makes no such attempt—they even plaster "Think Different" all over their ads. Check out the video after the jump, taken by geekmatica, to see what kind of tech you're getting for 1990RMB ($270), which includes the ability to shake the phone to answer it. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by jamar0303: @dgelwin: No purchase link- it's phone order only. You could find it on eBay China and see if they'll go... more » | Other threads
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iphone knockoff
Meizu M8 Rips Off the iPhone UI and Why That's a Good Thing
Although the Meizu M8 Phone may rip off the iPhone with its music UI (and every other UI), it could be a good thing. First, take a look at the photos in the gallery and see just how similar they are to the iPhone.
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By Jason ChenComment by Morpheus: THEY COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF LG, WAIT THAT WAS APPLE :-/ more » | Other threads
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console wars
Nintendont Wee DVD Player
Found at a Tokyo retailer, the "Wee" is not everyone's favorite Nintendo console, but a DVD player that can...play DVDs. Yeah, it's a pretty half-assed knockoff that had better at least come with a "Weemote." Japan, we're disappointed in you. Even if you imported the Wee from China. [kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Pinkmeister: @M.O.D.O.K.: O rly? This might be one of those hackable cheapo dvd players that can play everything you can think of.... more » | Other threads
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gaming
In2Games Bringing Their Wii-Knockoff Controllers and Games to the PS2
We first saw the In2Games Fusion last year before the Wii launch, but they're back again for the Leipzig Games Convention in Germany. This time, besides demoing the "Freedom" line (name changed from Fusion), In2Games is announcing that these are going to be available for the PS2 and the PC. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by strictnein: How are these Wii knockoffs again? They've been selling similar standalone products for several years. There was a base station... more » | Other threads
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portable media
Even Zunes Are Getting Knocked Off
Although it took three months, Microsoft's Zune has finally entered the iPod realm of getting cheapo third-party knockoff MP3 players fashioned after it. In this case, it's an MP3/MP4 player advertised on Spanish TV. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by PenaltyKillah: Wow... the Zune is already ar the iPod status of cheap remakes... more » | Other threads
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portable media
Longhorn: The Chinese Fullscreen iPod
If Apple wasn't going to give people a fullscreen iPod, darn it, the Chinese would do it. Longhorn's M16 and M18 —which kinda makes for a weird Apple/Microsoft mishmash—are flash based video/audio players that look like the iPhone. So how good is it? More »
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By Jason ChenComment by king_of_fools: hughjass says: "480x272 dpi display" WTF? And sorry, kids, but this thing doesn't look anything like the iPhone or an... more » | Other threads
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portable media
iPod Nano Cloned and Cheapened
A company in Malaysia seems to have borrowed a bit of the old iPod Nano 2G design in making their players. The knockoffs support MP3, WMA, MTV, AMV, voice recording, ebook reading, FM radio, photo viewing, and comes with 1 or 2GB of memory. Best of all, they're now only RM 200 ($54) and RM 290 ($79). More »
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By Jason ChenComment by cleblanc: Looks good to me, better functionality than the iPod and I have it from a good source that they're... more » | Other threads
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By Jason ChenComment by iamjames: if it had a SD slot I would have bought one. more » | Other threads
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cellphones
Chinese Phone Knockoff Maker Telsda's Phone Designs
To follow up on our previous post about Nokia suing Telsda Mobile and Song Xun Da Zhong Ke Electric for copying their Nokia 7260 phone design, here's a gallery of some Telsda's other phones—strangely reminiscent of other phone manufacturers. More » -
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Nokia Sues Chinese Companies For 7260 Knockoffs
This is interesting news—Nokia is suing two companies for producing copies of their Nokia 7260 phone, and suing them in Beijing no less. Nokia wants them to stop making and selling the phones and pay damages. More »
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