| There's no question that the tiny, mini iPhone clones | | | | cost effective. But, if you are a heavier user, the |
| are becoming very popular. Not only does the smaller, | | | | prepaid unlimited cards can really save some money. |
| sleeker size have people excited, but the new | | | | They're often about $20 and allow you data and |
| availability of colors that we've never seen before | | | | sometimes even talk and text, in an unlimited amount |
| (lime green, pastel blue or pink, etc.) add to the | | | | before expiration. However, they expire after a |
| excitement. Sure, we've had red, white, and gold | | | | month, when you'll need to buy a new one if you |
| available before (and these colors are still available on | | | | wish. Still, these keeps you from a contract or high |
| the KA08), but it's rare to see a robin egg's blue on a | | | | KB charges and you can only get one when you |
| clone. | | | | know you're going to need it. |
| Still, I sometimes have people who email me and ask | | | | Chargers (Home And Car) Or USB Cords: These |
| about the availability for decent accessories on this | | | | CECT phones all have universal chargers. Basically, |
| phone. People are concerned that they will have a | | | | they are a USB cord that you can insert into your |
| hard time getting spare parts, batteries, skins, etc. or | | | | computer to charge the phone or to transfer data. |
| will have to seek these things overseas. And, if this is | | | | Or, you can attach an applicable car charger or outlet |
| going to be a hassle, then the life span of the phone | | | | plug on the end of the cord to use it that way. |
| is not going to be as good as they hoped. | | | | These will usually come as part of a bundle that runs |
| The KA08 mini is like all popular clones. Once the | | | | under $10. |
| sellers see that a phone has become widely | | | | Batteries: One cool thing about the knock offs is that |
| accepted, they waste no time putting up accessories | | | | you're free to change your own battery. You don't |
| for it. This one is no exception. Although we're still on | | | | have to pay someone to do this for you. These |
| the front end of the release, there are already lots | | | | replacement batteries often come in packs of two |
| of extras available for it from all parts of the world | | | | and run around $10 -$12. |
| (not just China.) Below, I'll go over the cost, | | | | Bluetooth Or Stereo Headsets / Earphones: This mini |
| availability, and detail of some of the more popular | | | | supports Bluetooth so you may opt for a head or |
| accessories. | | | | ear set. And, it also supports headphones to listen to |
| Set Up Instructions: (WAP, Internet, MMS, And Data | | | | the FM radio and MP3 / MP4 player. The speakers |
| Settings): These phones are pretty intuitive for | | | | are very loud on this phone (even turned down), so I |
| making calls and text messages. Basically, you can | | | | do suggest headphones if you're going to be using |
| insert any activated GSM sim and you're off to the | | | | the SMS voice feature a lot. |
| races in terms of making calls and texts. And, if you | | | | Memory: This phone can accommodate up to 8GB or |
| have a nice seller, many will find out which carrier you | | | | memory. An SD card with this upgrade will generally |
| are using and will set up the Internet for you. But, if | | | | be about $10 -$15. |
| this doesn't happen for whatever reason, there are | | | | Protective Screen Shields: If I hear one complaint |
| many places where you can get the settings or the | | | | about these touch screen phones it's that all the |
| set up that you need for networks like AT&T, | | | | finger dragging creates smudges. These dirt cheap |
| T Mobile, Rogers, And Cingular. Some even now sell | | | | clear guards alleviate that. They run around $2, but if |
| this in software form so that the work is pretty | | | | you like the feel of your finger against the glass you |
| much done for you. These run around $5. | | | | can also get little wipes that are made to wipe the |
| Internet Or Data Sim Cards: If you already have a | | | | smudges off these phones. |
| plan or carrier that you are happy with and Internet | | | | Cases / Skins: Cases, pouches and skins are very |
| is included, you're already all set. But, some people | | | | popular accessories for most clones, but I don't see |
| really want to use these as pre paid phones or pay | | | | as much interest with this one, probably because |
| as you go phones. They don't want to be tied to a | | | | people don't want to cover up the cool colors. In this |
| monthly contract. But, often the per KB fees for the | | | | case, you can just opt for a clear skin that lets the |
| prepaid talk cards are pretty high. If you're only going | | | | color come through. |
| to use the net once in a great while, this is still very | | | | |