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This week in fake devices: Two Nokias, Rolex, Goldvish and HTC

Categories: Clone/rip, Devices
By: , IntoMobile
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 at 4:19 AM

Our series of presenting the latest work of Chinese handset makers cloners continues. Here’s what we got for you this week:

  • HTC Touch HD clone – looks pretty identical to me, but that’s only until you start using it…
  • Nokia N89i ripoff – actually it’s called NOKLA N89i and as you can see for yourself, it “borrows” few lines from the Nokia N97.
  • Rolex mobile phone ripoff – it’s a clamshell with a big watch put on the place of the external screen. Super ugly!
  • Nokia E68 ripoff – mobile TV ready device? It’s called NCKLA E68 and it also comes with a BlackBerry button? Go figure.
  • Goldvish 8808 clone – those not familiar should know that Goldvish makes uber-expensive phones, and the clone device doesn’t come even close. Plus it’s fugly.

It’s my duty to warn you not to buy any of the phones presented above and in the previous weeks. Quality is spotty to say the least, and the warranty you get with the purchase is as useful as GM shares these days…

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