i-phone clones only $237CAD + shipping

[st7860]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rMbS-ieWOQ

[Topher]

Nice phone. CAn be found for $179.00 US here:

http://www.sourcinggate.com/cect-p168-touch-screen-apple-iphone-p-1036.html

Too bad the mobile data rate plans in Canada are a huge ripoff. Otherwise, this would be a hot deal!

[Kasakato]

Data plans, only $237CAD/mo + tax!

[B0000rt]

Operating Frequency: GSM 900 / 1800MHz

Too bad these will never work in North America.

[Topher]

Operating Frequency: GSM 900 / 1800MHz

Too bad these will never work in North America.

I read it somewhere that you can get it in a triband version, but I haven't seen the data to confirm it. They would be stupid NOT to do that. North America would be a huge market for that kind of phone.

[KonniXeoN]

Sick phone, I might consider.

[TurboVolvo]

I read it somewhere that you can get it in a triband version, but I haven't seen the data to confirm it. They would be stupid NOT to do that. North America would be a huge market for that kind of phone.

Doubt it'll happen any time soon. If this thing hits the NA market, Apple's lawyers would tear this company a new one (if not 2)

[Topher]

Doubt it'll happen any time soon. If this thing hits the NA market, Apple's lawyers would tear this company a new one (if not 2)

Only if it hit the market through legit channels. All they have to do is make it triband, and let the little guys bring it into places like Pacific Mall. I'd certainly be interested in one if it weren't for the rates that Rogers would charge.

[BB88]

at least make it quad-band to be considerable.

[Kasakato]

Only if it hit the market through legit channels. All they have to do is make it triband, and let the little guys bring it into places like Pacific Mall. I'd certainly be interested in one if it weren't for the rates that Rogers would charge.

Apple is working with Rogers to try and get them to lower the data plan rates. Its best for everyone that clones not enter Canada until Rogers lower their prices.

[Topher]

Apple is working with Rogers to try and get them to lower the data plan rates. Its best for everyone that clones not enter Canada until Rogers lower their prices.

That would be great news, and I think it would certainly give Rogers a leg up on the competition. (What, did I just use the word "competition" when talking about the Canadian cell phone market?).

[pogs]

Operating Frequency: GSM 900 / 1800MHz

Too bad these will never work in North America.

What is the operating frequency in Canada? :cheesygri

[TurboVolvo]

What is the operating frequency in Canada? :cheesygri

800/1900MHz for all GSM services.

[Brandon]

800/1900MHz for all GSM services.

I think you meant 850/1900.

[pogs]

What is the operating frequency in Canada? :cheesygri

Operating Frequency: GSM 900 / 1800MHz

800/1900MHz for all GSM services.

Too bad these will never work in North America.

So will the clones such as the Cect P168(GSM tri-band 900/1800/1900) work in Canada? :cheesygri

[pogs]

Operating Frequency: GSM 900 / 1800MHz

Too bad these will never work in North America.

What is the operating frequency in Canada? :cheesygri

800/1900MHz for all GSM services.

So will the clones such as the Cect P168(GSM tri-band 900/1800/1900) work in Canada? :cheesygri

[TurboVolvo]

I think you meant 850/1900.
Well, close enough. 900 is also more like 950, but the idea is the same.

If the phone has 1900MHz capabilities, it will work, albeit very poorly.

[Mr Nobody]

$160USD at KaiDomain. Free shipping. Tri-band.

https://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=2862

[M-e-X-x]

I think you meant 850/1900.

800/850 is the same thing... just a name after all... dunno why they changed it to 850 when everyone was used to 800

[pogs]

I think you meant 850/1900.

Well, close enough. 900 is also more like 950, but the idea is the same.

If the phone has 1900MHz capabilities, it will work, albeit very poorly.

Okay, so the clones will not be adequate as a phone...is that what it comes down to? :?:

[charliebrown]

Priceless :)

http://www.sourcinggate.com/images/cect-p168-live-2.jpg

[TurboVolvo]

Okay, so the clones will not be adequate as a phone...is that what it comes down to? :?:

I've owned phones that were only operating on the 1900MHz system and to gently put it, they sucked.
You will get decent reception if you stay within the larger cities, but as soon as you leave the area, the signal will become intermittent or non existent at all.
If you want it for the "toys and features" it may be okay, but if you need a reliable phone to use wherever you are, then forget it.

[Ojam]

No 3-axis accelerometer or multi-touch = no sale.

[fl4wless]

there is a quadband version on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-CECT-GSM-DUAL-SIM-P168-UNLOCKED-PDA-CELL-QUADBAND_W0QQitemZ130148976392QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6 4355QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone know the difference between the Cect P168 and the Cect 599?

[elty]

I rather get a 4GB iPhone and then pay to mod it....

[Emancipated]

Sick phone, I might consider.

Me too. Ok, considered and the verdict is FAILURE!

Seriously, you get what you pay for. Perhaps Apple got wind of it and its the reason they dropped the price to $399.

[Jon Lai]

$160USD at KaiDomain. Free shipping. Tri-band.

https://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=2862

Cheap!! Now is THAT good enough for you guys? I'm sure people would pay up to $250 for this.. it's not that bad. The real thing goes for $400US, which is more than double, and it doesn't have features such as expandable microSD Slot, Dual SIM, extra free battery, etc.

Especially in places like Asia and Europe that don't have the iPhone yet, I think the CECT is going to sell like hotcakes. Even in North America, the fact that it's $100+ cheaper than the real thing will make it sell. Don't forget you also save another $100+ on unlocking and/or hacking.

[weedb0y]

I wish kaidomain would sell the quad-band versions! That would be awesome!

[Mr Nobody]

Save a buck, buy it at DX. :)

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5179

[dealers]

How's the receiption in Canada?

[weedb0y]

How's the receiption in Canada?

It shouldnt be too bad. I was buying a Treo or another smartphone but now I am thinking if I should spend $160 US on this instead..

[dealers]

Anybody bought this phone and tried it at GTA?

[lazychild]

any update news about this phone?

[Jokez Guy]

Thats a very bad clone, i saw a clone that was sooo good that you could not even tell the difference