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Say hello to the HiPhone...

live25.co.uk — Only available on Any Network. Now while some can't afford the £270 (or $399 in the US) price for the Apple iPhone, and the further price for whichever tariff you take out with O2 or AT&T, the Chinese are here to save the day. You can still think you look cool with your iPhone look alike, and still, possibly, afford it. Although I haven'

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  • Mizzike, on 02/08/2008, -0/+11why did the store choose to mix that music with the demo video? creepy.
  • zeroica, on 02/08/2008, -15/+2I just totally hate this (Saw the video of the un-boxing last week and it annoyed the he77 out of me).
  • jrseney, on 02/08/2008, -1/+13http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59kFfubw2Vk&eurl=ht ...

    beware- terrible background music :-/
    • ecape7, on 02/08/2008, -2/+11hey that was one of the best tunes back in the days lol
    • digggggggggg, on 02/08/2008, -0/+2Wow that UI is slower than molasses.
    • russellphilip, on 02/08/2008, -0/+4Although horrible, somehow a little shady music sounds appropriate.

      *punches self*
    • marrstu, on 02/08/2008, -0/+6Youtube comments always turn thins into a flame fest their arguing about where the first airplane was made.
    • Kratos76, on 02/08/2008, -0/+1At least watch until the Base comes in!!! whomp whomp!!
  • bfrank72, on 02/08/2008, -1/+11A new generation of Foakley's
    • RRJackson, on 02/08/2008, -0/+2Or Maxwell audio cassettes.
    • Jonjonr6, on 02/08/2008, -1/+1If you guys actually believe that Apple assembles iPhones and Mac computers, let me tell you a story about the IBM Thinkpad.
      • linuxinsidev2, on 02/08/2008, -2/+4There's a difference between Apple using an ODM to manufacture the iPhone and some company ripping off the design completely.

        Please remove yourself from the internet douchebag.
  • squeezeplay, on 02/08/2008, -8/+45They missed the "S" and the "T" in the name.
  • GuJu, on 02/08/2008, -18/+6i just bought the iPhone, saved up forever

    if you really want it theres always a way to get it
    figure it out
    don't fall in to cheap carp like this.
    • quami16, on 02/08/2008, -2/+38Falling into carp is probably the worst fish to fall into.
      • mnxxx, on 02/08/2008, -3/+0Agreed wt that...
      • dagetti, on 02/08/2008, -2/+1yeah, same
      • capiCrimm, on 02/08/2008, -0/+2actually candiru are the worst.
      • jabberwolf, on 02/08/2008, -0/+13I thought the iphone was trouted as being the best!
        So I won't buy this carp at all. Don't get into bad halibuts of buying rip offs.
        Not to mention it might not work with iTunas !!
      • norman619, on 02/08/2008, -0/+2ditto
    • billessig, on 02/08/2008, -0/+4Especially CHEAP carp, it's all slimy...
    • pateo, on 02/08/2008, -1/+3Yeah I'd much rather save up FOREVER for expensive.. uhh.. carp.
    • buddamus, on 02/08/2008, -1/+3I got a Tuna phone
    • p51d007, on 02/08/2008, -1/+2LOL.....you saved up for a corporate locked phone, in which you HAVE to pay at&t 24 months just to use it.
      You cannot customize (for now) it how you want, you must use THEIR software.
      Sucks to be you. But, you look cool using it LOL.
  • dubloe7, on 02/08/2008, -9/+1I saw this a while back
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5179
  • colonels1020, on 02/08/2008, -9/+5This was just on Digg yesterday...
  • AidenHuntley, on 02/08/2008, -9/+1http://duggmirror.com
    • Dantetheinferno, on 02/08/2008, -1/+1Sorry, a mirror of Say hello to the HiPhone... is not available.

      This is most likely because the site was not available when we tried to mirror it.
  • D3koy, on 02/08/2008, -14/+6Anyone else worried that only the 1,38, and 0 keys will work?
  • virtualball, on 02/08/2008, -6/+11I'd rather buy the iPhone for the sole reason of tech support. If this thing breaks, you're out $400 but if my iPhone breaks, I could always try and get it fixed.
    • LogitechG15, on 02/08/2008, -3/+14I'd rather buy the iPhone for the sole reason that it's not a piece of *****.
      • kalishinko, on 02/08/2008, -0/+3$400? More like $130-180, depending on the retailer. These things are a good deal for the price and if it breaks it's not an irreconcilable loss.
    • rmw132, on 02/08/2008, -0/+3$239.
  • Mark2600, on 02/08/2008, -10/+14Honestly, if you want the iPhone so bad, just go buy it, this crap is bound to break sooner or later, and you'll be ***** outta luck.


    Or just go buy the HTC Titan and get a better phone ;)
    • jabberwolf, on 02/08/2008, -2/+11Shhhh you'll be burried for saying anything is better than an iphone! Blashpamy!! ( even if its true)
    • Avalontor, on 02/08/2008, -6/+1if what you say is true, then why do the Apple computers only have 5% of the PC market? if what you say is true then everyone would by a Apple computer instead of the Dell. Seriously, would not 95% of the population who are looking for a iPhone type phone not realize that other options are viable like they do in the PC world?

      hey I just wrote what went thru my mind, i take no responsibility for errors in my judgment. haha
      • Aitese, on 02/08/2008, -2/+1I'm sitting at home and decide to buy a new computer TODAY...I have £500 in my pocket...I CAN'T buy a Mac. I CAN buy a Dell.

        I'm sure the scenerio I describe above happens more often than the imaginary world you live in where people 95% of the time have enough money for ALL the things they want.
    • CountSessine, on 02/08/2008, -2/+2> Or just go buy the HTC Titan and get a better phone ;)

      Holy *****! Are you serious? You mean there's a way to get Windows Mobile off the Tytn?!? Can I put Symbian on it? Or OS X? How do I get my Tytn out of the Windows Mobile freak-show?

  • stevealford, on 02/08/2008, -15/+12It wouldn't matter if it was a perfect copy: no one will get it. People don't want a phone with the functionality and looks of an iPhone... they want an iPhone. They don't want someone to see it and say "ooooh, that looks cool... is that an iPhone?" and have to respond with a "no."

    I know there are some people who might bury me for this opinion, but it's the truth. If you have an iPhone or want to get one, ask yourself this question: If I could get an exact replica for half the price with the same features and service, but a different logo on the back, would I get it instead of the iPhone?

    By the way, I have an iPhone... and I readily admit that I payed an Appletax. I don't prefer Apple computers to my XP Media Center rig that I built, though.
    • CriticalImpacta, on 02/08/2008, -1/+5I'd rather a cheaper phone that looks like an IPhone and has Windows Mobile 6 which some of the clones do have then Apples OS.

      If someone asks you if it's an IPhone say, "No, it's better then an IPhone because it's cheaper and does the same things"
      • stevealford, on 02/08/2008, -5/+2What the hell are you doing on digg?! Just kidding.

        You represent an intelligent minority, one of which I'm normally a member... but sometimes you have to be stupid.
      • catachip, on 02/08/2008, -3/+1Your argument makes no sense. I wouldn't pay for a Hyundai that looks like a Porsche. Because then when someone asks me I've got to say, "No, I'm too ***** cheap, it's a Hyundai".
        • blate, on 02/08/2008, -1/+3So your argument is that out of 2 identical objects you'd rather buy the more expensive one because you get bragging rights to people? There are businessmen praying every night for more people like you
        • CriticalImpacta, on 02/08/2008, -0/+2Your argument makes no sense, if I could buy a Ferrari that went the same speed and had the same features as a Ferrari and looked pretty much exactly the same and was cheaper, I'd go for the cheaper one.
          And this is a phone were talking about, not a car, most people aren't going to notice and still be Wow'd by the phone anyway.
    • bingobongony, on 02/08/2008, -0/+2Do you honestly think that people are saying "oooh, that's cool! Is that an iPhone?"
      • sputnike, on 02/08/2008, -1/+2No, in my experience with my iPhone, it's been "OMG is that an iPhone! Give it here I want to playyy! My iPhone"... damned drunkard girls at 3am!
    • nunofgs, on 02/08/2008, -0/+1Honestly, if there was a phone EXACTLY like the iPhone (and I mean, EXACTLY. same software, same itunes-syncing, same hardware) but with a different logo on the back I would have bought it instead of my iPhone.

      I'm a mac developer, I have a powerbook and an iPhone. That's no reason why I shouldn't save money though.
  • theghoul, on 02/08/2008, -2/+33Ahh the Chinese, always duplicative, never innovative.
    • trer, on 02/08/2008, -0/+6Unlike the Japanese and Americans.
      • jo21, on 02/08/2008, -4/+0wtf americans don't innovate, look at motorola, the got the razr and but they don't have anything close to the n95... 2mpx in 2008 come on
  • createthezerone, on 02/08/2008, -0/+16One of the "reviews" of the phone: "This phone is ***** on people if i get this can i use any sim card that is not cut on or do i have to have sim card that is turned on plz respond asap." I think I'll buy it if it ***** on people...
    • Phillbo88, on 02/08/2008, -0/+1Word on the street is that ***** phones are the next big thing!
  • krnldmp, on 02/08/2008, -0/+19They're ALL made in china.
    • Frosty122, on 02/08/2008, -4/+2Hey that's funny, that's where your mom and me made you!
  • ingoldsby, on 02/08/2008, -10/+5Good god, that thing is fat compared to the iphone, and judging from that video the touch screen doesn't work nearly as well. It also seems a bit sluggish to respond when doing effects like zooming.

    Looks like a piece of crap, honestly.
  • 24imac, on 02/08/2008, -5/+5For 159.00 I am up for it. My wife wants one for her Metro PCS account, which is supported on this clone.
  • antiorblkflag9, on 02/08/2008, -8/+2I like the iFone better: http://www.canada-annonces.com/images/img128152.jp ...
  • TecK415, on 02/08/2008, -1/+6Hah! I'm ordering one now.
  • TecK415, on 02/08/2008, -0/+4http://www.gadgetgreats.com/index.asp?PageAction=V ...
  • 1807, on 02/08/2008, -7/+2what if they made a celphone for stoners....I wonder what it would look/operate like...My idea, have each digit be a local carryout resturant and if you stop talking for five minutes...the phone would just disconnect automatically and like.. it would screen calls soyou could program in the number of your parents or g/f or what have you so that if they called while you were stoned you wouldn't have to have a conversation with them. Although sometimes I love talking to my parents high....
  • skeletorcares, on 02/08/2008, -2/+8At least it isn't overpriced.
  • CriticalImpacta, on 02/08/2008, -3/+2Here's some more information for all you people interested. CECT are releasing a phone with Windows Mobile 6 and apparently a company called Boxu also have a smart-phone with WM6 as well.
    http://huitimes.diytrade.com/sdp/445658/4/pd-24740 ...
    http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/02/boxu_ ...

    Personally I wouldn't buy any of the clones running their own home made OS. WM6 runs all the programs on WM5 and you can run Java games and even Palm apps using a Palm emulator.
    Also anything with WM is as easy as pie to develop for.
  • buddamus, on 02/08/2008, -1/+6I'm waiting for an open source phone
  • haid, on 02/08/2008, -0/+6uummmm, what about the web browser?
    On second thought thats probably not important... just so long as it looks like a phone that does have a web browser.
  • yarrrdie, on 02/08/2008, -0/+3At least they got the battery cover right.
  • gadgetgreats, on 02/08/2008, -2/+1this is actually the D800i HiPhone by DigitalRise... full specs and pics here: http://www.chinagrabber.com/index.asp?PageAction=V ... also, it only costs $209.99
  • fudged71, on 02/08/2008, -0/+5Y HALLO THAR
  • awgg919, on 02/08/2008, -0/+3i wonder if it works with tracfone...
  • kalishinko, on 02/08/2008, -1/+1I just bought a CECT P168+ (another one of these iClones) yesterday, looks to be a neat little phone for $150.
  • mrcartman91, on 02/08/2008, -2/+3iPoser!
  • punkcat, on 02/08/2008, -1/+4me call you long time.
  • spikepeck, on 02/08/2008, -0/+5You have to love the "Certificate" sticker, it is not a certificate of authenticity, or a certificate of any thing, just a certificate. That rocks almost as hard as the can goods that have the white label that says "Beans"(although the white label "Cheese" makes damn good grilled cheese sandwiches). Thank you dear China for another treat, a certified one at that.
  • adooga, on 02/08/2008, -3/+2Why would I buy something that just makes people think I'm stupid enough to buy an iPhone?
  • jamesmudgett, on 02/08/2008, -0/+5I have an iphone and I kind of want one of these
  • InFrench, on 02/08/2008, -3/+0duplicate!
    http://digg.com/apple/Chinese_iPhone_better_featur ...
  • mr5150, on 02/08/2008, -5/+2Never purchase ***** made by idea theiving ***** like the chinese who couldn't design a condom. *****'em!
    Oh and like all their products without western oversight it will ***** up quick smart..then what? mr chinaman is going to replace it?....laughable.

    Let them keep their *****! and reward the true innovator with your purchace
    • Aitese, on 02/08/2008, -0/+4Do you know where the bulk of iPods and iPhones are made? No?

      Ah well...Happy Chinese New Year...douche.
      • mr5150, on 02/09/2008, -1/+1***** you douche bag *****.....as i mentioned earlier "western oversight" is the regulator of iPods, Reeboks ect.....which maintains the Q&A process. Gosh how I love to get the noses of retards like yourself ....can you say retard?

        *****!
    • bangmal, on 02/08/2008, -1/+2What the Chinese are showing is that those poor stupid stinky long-nosed western barbarians have been crying and over-limiting their credit cards for something that is so low-tech even some unknown factories can produce. That is bitch-slapping to your retarded face.
      It China takes it more seriously, it will destroy anyting. Why China is holding back now is still remained to be a mystery.
  • photokeith, on 02/08/2008, -0/+3I like how the photo of it on the official site has the photographer's reflection in it
  • Phillbo88, on 02/08/2008, -1/+1I think I'll just spend $10 more, keep the phone I have, and buy an 80gig iPod classic.
  • TheDelta9, on 02/08/2008, -0/+1this sucks
  • OGla, on 02/08/2008, -0/+1Yeah... I want to get high phone. Sounds dope.
  • ivan15, on 02/20/2008, -0/+1I wonder if I can port "android"!?
  • jaynickels, on 03/17/2008, -0/+0I have the iphone and the two different cect models the p168 and the hiphone, also own a few new macs. The hiphone and the p168 are for those who have their own businesses. I have my Iphone running on AT&t and the other two with an At&t and tmobile sim inside, and they work great with the auto switching of bands. I've had them for some time now, even though they have 8gig micro sd cards in them. The best thing is their great for kids, especially for $110 on eBay.....come on now don't hate the hiphone OH by the way cect is the company that made the Iphone anyway....................................Tia chi en
  • gadgetgreats, on 03/24/2008, -0/+1actually from the reviews, the D800i is the closest model... the iCons resemble the iphone's the most. Also, the software on the c-002 and i32 is tottally buggy... lastly the D800i has a sturdy stainless steel metal back... you can compare here: http://www.chinagrabber.com/index.asp?PageAction=V ...
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