| p>I won't argue that today's economy has greatly | | | | Like, the P168 is always unlocked so that you are |
| enhanced the popularity of the iPhone clones. Having | | | | free to use whichever network you wish. The |
| an unlocked mobile phone makes a great deal of | | | | battery is removable so that you can handle this task |
| sense today, because it frees you up to shop around | | | | yourself. The iFone is dual sim which means that you |
| for the best deal or plan. And, paying about ¼ | | | | can use two sim cards on one phone and no longer |
| less for a knock off can be very appealing. | | | | have to lug around two mobiles. Also, three new |
| But, I would also argue that the features on and | | | | surround sound speakers were added, bringing the |
| performance of these phones make them | | | | grand total to six. Finally, the clone has an FM radio |
| contenders in their own right. Not only have many of | | | | included. |
| these replicas so convincingly copied the iPhone that | | | | There was no skimping on standard features either. |
| you have to squint to tell the difference, but many | | | | In addition to all of the extras, the core specifications |
| have made real improvements and addressed issues | | | | remained, including: the oversized, flat finger touch |
| and complaints that consumers had with the original. | | | | screen / interface; the ability to surf the web, email |
| Apple's pricing was always an issue, but consumers | | | | and text; full MP3 / MP4 capabilities; a 1.3 mega pixel |
| also resented being chained to AT&T and having | | | | digital camera; and Bluetooth. |
| to run to the manufacturer every time the battery | | | | The Chinese knock offs are well known for their |
| died since you could not remove it yourself. Clone | | | | crisp, loud speakers and this one is the gold standard. |
| makers also noticed that it was very common for | | | | It will blow out your ears. I have many of these |
| users to carry not only the iPhone, but a spare so | | | | clones, but I still consider this one among the best |
| that they could have one number for business and | | | | and my favorite. |
| one for personal reasons. | | | | This phone was always priced much lower than the |
| Chinese cell phone manufacturer CECT saw a huge | | | | original, but since it's become so popular, the price |
| opportunity with this and jumped on it. Their initial | | | | has come down even further. You can sometimes |
| model, the P168 iFone (aka iClone), was hailed by | | | | get one for under $100 if you know where to look, |
| Popular Science magazine as the "real deal." Not only | | | | which really makes it very attractive to folks who |
| did it address the issues with the original, it added | | | | want the latest technology without having to pay |
| bonus features to enhance consumer experience as | | | | top dollar. |
| well. | | | | |