Admittedly, the shake and tilt iPhone clone market is flooded right now. With the HiPhone i32, the CECT A380, the A88 and the A8+ being very brisk sellers, you might think that there is no room for another shaking clone.
Apparently the Chinese manufacturers do not agree. That’s probably because their sales data indicates that there’s room for one more, especially a smaller model.
Though first viewed as a questionable but intriguing bonus feature, shake and tilt is now sought after and extremely popular. Consumers love not having to fumble around or scroll to change the media. It’s very convenient and quick to only have to shake the phone when you want to advance songs, wallpaper, or video. You also only have to tilt the phone when you want to go to wide screen mode.
The LH01 is the latest addition to this line of shake to the music phones, but it is different in a few ways. The most notable difference is that it is smaller, which is why people sometimes call it the “mini HiPhone.” It only measures 5.3 X 11.3 X 1.3 mm. It weighs in at only 107 grams.
This one also has the latest edition of Java (2.0) which many people feel is a huge advantage because this allows you all sorts of third party software and gaming applications, like Word, PowerPoint and Excel in terms of productivity, but there are countless others.
This little guy also has an FM radio and an upgraded camera (a 2.0 mega pixel version as opposed to the 1.3 model that many clones have.)
This knock off has all of the standard features of the other shake and tilts, including: dual sim (you can switch back and forth between them); full MP3 and MP4 players; Java 2.0; web browsing via GPRS and WAP; email and text messaging (via SMS, MMS, EMS, SMS group send, and long text SMS); handwriting recognition; an FM radio; and a web cam.
Admittedly, not everyone is going to embrace the smaller size. Some people are sticklers for the largest screen possible, but I believe there are many folks who like the idea of a small model that easily fits in pocket.
I would compare this one most to the HiPhone, as it is very similar in appearance and it enjoys the same quick, intuitive performance combined with the finger touch interface. It takes razor sharp photos and still has the loud, crisp speakers which I believe are among the best on the market.
What attracts a lot of people to this phone is its small price tag. Coming in at somewhere under $120, you really can’t go wrong with this one.
By: Rae Edwards
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LH01 Mini IPhone Clone – Introducing The Smallest Shake And Tilt Mobile Phone
March 6th, 2010Java 32 (AKA SciPhone) – Why This New Shake and Tilt IClone May Be the Best Mini Model Yet
November 18th, 2009
In the world of iPhone clones, consumers love to debate which model works the best, and which feature no phone should be without. Most are very passionate about their stance in this debate. The truth is, there is no right answer here. There’s only the right phone for each individual. One size does not fit all, but luckily, there are many different models from which to choose. For folks who are looking for a sleek, fast performing shake and tilt model with the latest version of Java, the SciPhone just might be it.
Shake and tilt is among the most widely debated iPhone clone features. Frankly, you either love it or you don’t much see the need for it. I’m of the camp who finds it very useful because there’s no fumbling around or scrolling involved. You just shake the phone when you want to advance songs or media. Likewise, you only need to tilt the phone when you want to take the picture to wide screen.
Examples of these shake to the music phones are the HiPhone i32, the CECT A380i, A88, and the A8+.
The SciPhone is among the newer of these models. It is known my many names, including Y32, 168 / i68 and the “mini HiPhone.” It differs a bit from its predecessors in a few ways. First, it’s thinner, smaller, and a good bit sleeker. It also now has an e-book reader. However, the addition that is getting the most attention is the latest version of Java. This addition opens up a whole new realm or productivity and gaming possibilities, including MSN, Office, and PowerPoint, to name only a few.
This allows you to read, edit, and manipulate documents away from your desk. It gives you productivity tools almost comparable the Blackberry. But, the availability of cool games can make it difficult to actually get down to work and use these tools. This is my own experience and flaw, though, and not the phone’s.
This java mobile still has all of the smart phone specifications that you would expect, including: a generous 3.2 inch finger touch interface; dual sim slots for two numbers or plans; slide unlock so that you can use whichever carrier you wish; a 1.3 mega pixel camera which also serves as a webcam; Bluetooth 2.0; full MP3 / MP4 capabilities; web browsing, emailing and messaging via GPRS and WAP 2.0; and 2GB of expandable memory.
The smaller size and number of features does not slow this model down any. It’s very fast and I love the e-book reader even though I thought I would never use it. I am finally getting around to reading the free reports / e-books I always download but never read.
The SciPhone still has the loud import speakers that are crisp and sharp. Initially, I wished for an upgrade to the 1.3 MP camera, but I’m surprised at the quality of the photos. Since this model starts at only about $150 and the price is falling, this phone is a no brainer if you like the smaller size.
By: Rae Edwards
SciPhone I68 Mobile Phone – A Smaller Size, A Fast Performance And Java Are A Winning Combination
October 1st, 2009
There’s no denying that the shake and tilt iPhone clones are a success. Consumers love being able to shake the phone to advance songs and media without having to fumble around and scroll. There’s other features to like too. The fact they are inexpensive and unlocked saves us a lot of money on phone costs and on AT&T or other expensive plans. Dual sim means that we can have two phone numbers on one phone so that we are always available.
There are many of these phones on the market right now. Examples are the HiPhone i32, the CECT A380i, A88, and the A8+.
The latest edition, the SciPhone (aka CECT i68), has all of the standard clone features, but it has added a few new ones. First, it’s thinner and smaller, which is why it’s sometimes called a “mini HiPhone.” It’s also added an E-book reader and an FM radio, but the addition that is getting the most attention is the latest version of Java.
Java enables all sorts of productivity and gaming software possibilities, including MSN, Office, and PowerPoint, to name only a few.
Now, if you can tear yourself away from the games (which is hard for me), you can read, edit, and email documents which makes this gadget a great mobile productivity tool as well.
This cell phone still has all of the smartphone specifications that you would expect, including: a generous 3.2 inch touch screen; dual sim slots; slide unlock; a 1.3 mega pixel camera which also serves as a webcam; Bluetooth 2.0; full MP3 / MP4 capabilities; web browsing, emailing and messaging via GPRS and WAP 2.0; and 2GB of memory.
Don’t let the small size of this mobile fool you. It’s super fast and it houses a slew of the latest features inside a tiny package. I love the E-book reader even though I thought I would never use it. When I am stuck waiting somewhere, it’s really easy to finally get around to reading the e-books I constantly down load but never read.
The SciPhone still has the loud Chinese speakers that we’ve been spoiled by. The 1.3 MP camera is actually pretty good. And since it starts at only about $150, you really can’t go wrong with this one.
By: Rae Edwards
