| There's no question that the cell phone clones have | | | | 1.3 mega pixel camera with auto focus and the ability |
| been fully embraced by consumers. While there may | | | | to function as a webcam; WAP, GPRS, SMS, and |
| have been initial hesitation to put one's faith in a | | | | MMS messaging and voice mail; Bluetooth 2.0; a built |
| knock off, the manufacturer's sweetened the deal | | | | in FM radio; up to 8GB of memory; a full keypad and |
| with so many bonus features on unlocked phones, | | | | scroll bar; full MP3/MP4 capabilities; the Picbrige |
| buyers just could not resist. | | | | interface (immediate printing); and NEC game |
| The truth is, in today's economy, the clones make a | | | | software (including Nintendo). |
| lot of sense. First, they are cheaper in price than the | | | | This phone doesn't look much like the iPhone at all. It |
| original - usually running about ¼ to 1/3 the | | | | is small, sleek, black, and includes a stylus. |
| price of their mainstream counterparts. | | | | Its performance is very solid. I find it to be very |
| Second, they are always unlocked so you can use | | | | quick, functional, and intuitive. I have not had any |
| them with any carrier your chose. This can add up to | | | | problems with it and would not hesitate to |
| a lot of money over the life of the phone. | | | | recommend it - especially to texters. |
| And, many have added bonus features like dual sim, | | | | Perhaps the most attractive thing about this phone is |
| a removable battery, a TV out feature, and additional | | | | its price. You can sometimes pick one up for well |
| speakers. | | | | under $50. This is probably the cheapest clone of the |
| While the touch screen phones are extremely | | | | bunch. |
| popular, not everyone likes to text with one. | | | | Considering that this phone is packed with features |
| Thankfully, there are a few clones on the market | | | | and you aren't stuck with one particular carrier, I |
| with touch screens and full keyboards / scroll bars. | | | | think that's a great deal and a great phone for folks |
| The MTK228 is a great example of this. | | | | who are just as interested as texting, gaming and |
| This phone has become a brisk seller because it has: | | | | listening to music as they are talking on the phone. |
| a 2.6 inch touch screen with finger touch; a sufficient | | | | |