Posts Tagged ‘iphone clone’

China As a Main Manufacturer of An Iphone Clone

September 21st, 2009

You might have heard a lot about the iphone clone and thought just what is it and how good is it. The iphone clone like the name suggests is supposed to be a copy of the original apple iphone but cost significantly less than the original. One of the biggest manufacturers of iphone clone is China and there are a number of various models too.

Now one of the things that concerns people with the iphone clone is the quality of the phone. The truth is that even though it might have the majority of functions as the original phone its still slightly different. For one it goes by various names so as to not to infringe upon copyrights. The second being that the software and its functionally varies as well.

The reason there are differences is essentially because the makes of the iphone clone are trying to make a cheap iphone. They are trying to eliminate the things that cost a lot in order to make it affordable. So in fact by doing that there are small compromises they have to make.

In terms of durability and lasting long the iphone clone is probably as good as the original piece. Everything pretty much is the same except for probably the material used to make the body of the phone might be slightly cheaper. Also the finishing of the phone might not be as sleek and shiny as the original.

You also need to take into consideration that these phones are not endorsed by apple. Also they will not have the same warranty as the apple original.

However they cost around seventy five percent cheaper than the original phone. This is a big savings for those people who want an iphone but don’t want to pay though the nose to get it. And of course the best place to get it would be Chinese online electronic shop.

How do the i68 and i68+ differ?

August 22nd, 2009

The cool new i68+ is now available on Bigboxstore.com.  This is an upgrade from the popular i68 phone, also available on our site.  Curious what exactly separates an i68 from an i68+?  The following post will tell you what you get by purchasing the new i68+, and how to make sure you are getting the latest Sciphone model.

The real difference between these two phones is the software.  The i68+ has upgraded firmware, running  version 3.0a.  This software allows for swifter and more fluid navigation.  The i68+ also uses a different USB cable connector.  This is a subtle difference, but can be an easy way to distinguish between an i68 and an i68+.  Take a look at the pinout of the USB connector on your i68.  If it uses pins 1..8..9..10, it is the original i68.  If it uses pins 1..9..10..11, it is an i68+.  While this may seem trivial, the difference in USB connector pin layout means that the two phones require different firmware upgrade cables.

i68+

When buying an i68+, it is important to make sure you are really getting the latest upgrade, and not a relabeled original i68. One way to make sure, as mentioned above, is to check the USB pin layout.  In addition, users should check for the Sciphone Inc. logo and i68+ name.  This can be found in multiple places, including on the phone’s screen during start-up, on the battery, and inside the battery compartment.  In addition, a genuine i68+ should have two IMEI codes inside the battery compartment.

The i68+ is a great phone that looks identical to an iPhone, and has a ton of cool features.  However, buyers should be cautious about their supplier.  Follow the tips above to make sure you are getting the real deal.  Otherwise, you end up paying more for an older product.