| The other day, I had someone contact me on one of | | | | download, including NES and Java QQ. This phone |
| my blogs asking if I thought it would make sense to | | | | vibrates during games which my kids really like. |
| get the iPod touch just for web surfing. Since they | | | | The TV Out Feature: The MiPhone, (as this phone is |
| were under the impression that none of the clones had | | | | also sometimes called), has what is called the "TV out" |
| WiFi, they wanted the iTouch for the web browsing. | | | | feature, which means that you can hook the phone up |
| They did not want to have to pay a lot of money for | | | | to a TV to show the video stored on the phone on a |
| a monthly data package and since they already had a | | | | larger screen. So, say you take video of your kid's |
| low cost cell phone and plan that they liked, they | | | | soccer game for his grandparents. They aren't stuck |
| reasoned that they'd get the Touch just so they could | | | | squinting to watch the game on a tiny screen. They |
| get online. | | | | can watch it on your TV just by connecting the phone. |
| I responded that I have nothing at all against the Touch, | | | | This phone doesn't have the "shake and tilt" feature, |
| I'm sure it would work fine for these purposes. | | | | though. But most people who want this phone are |
| However, I explained that there are actually a few | | | | more interested in productivity and find shake control a |
| clones that do have WiFi, so he could actually get web | | | | bit "quirky." |
| browsing, phone capabilities, MP3 / MP4, Bluetooth, | | | | Quad Band Upgrade: Of the two smartphones I |
| digital camera / web cam, FM radio, etc. without ever | | | | mentioned before (the T32 and this one) only this |
| having to leave the carrier he's with now (assuming he | | | | model is quad band. The difference is the 850 MHZ |
| has a GSM carrier). This article will focus on one of the | | | | band (some AT&T customers and some Cingular |
| clones that I suggested, the M88 smartphone, and will | | | | folks are on this). Many people are totally fine with a tri |
| describe some of the features that make this one of | | | | band, but if you are on the 850 MHZ, you will need a |
| the smartest clones on the market. | | | | quad band. |
| The M88 And WiFi (as well as GPS and Windows): | | | | Camera(s) Upgrade: This phone actually has two |
| Other than the CECT T32, the M88 is one of the few | | | | cameras. The main camera is 2 mega pixels, which is |
| decent clones that offers Wi Fi. But, it also has GPS | | | | better than most clones, which have 1.3 MPs. This |
| and Windows Mobile 6.0. Many people really like having | | | | phone also has a spare camera which is 0.3 aka |
| Windows on their phone since many use this at the | | | | VGA. I'm not sure what the point of this is. I only use |
| office as well. You can also use applications and | | | | the 2MP camera. |
| software like SKYPE, MSN, Mobile QQ, Word, Excel, | | | | Expandable Memory And Transferring Data: You can |
| MSN Chat, and read / view PDF / PPT documents. | | | | transfer data with a USB data cable (which usually |
| The M88 And Java: It wasn't until recently that the | | | | comes with the phone) or via memory card. |
| iPhone clones started offering Java support in models | | | | Price wise, this phone is typically well less than an |
| like the i68 (SciPhone) and the i9. This phone supports | | | | iTouch (usually around $200 - $250, depending upon |
| Java as well and has a very nice gaming experience. | | | | memory) and you're free to use your own carrier. You |
| There are literally thousands of games available for | | | | also have all of the other goodies typical of an iPhone. |