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longsuffering · 08-25-2007, 10:18 AM

It looks like we'll soon have an alternative - an unlocked alternative at that!

Meet the Meizu Minione M8. Does it look at all familiar?

It will work on any GSM network and have a removable/replacable battery like a cell phone should.

Here's what CNET Asia had to say about it:
http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/littlered...tm?id=62026256

And just look at the prices!
Anticipated pricing for the Meizu Minione:

4GB model: About 2,000 Chinese RMB (approx. US$263)
8GB model: About 2,500 Chinese RMB (approx. US$328)
16GB model: About 3,500 Chinese RMB (approx. US$460)

If nothing else, having a Chinese competitor may encourage Apple to rethink their marketing strategy and offer unlocked versions of their phones, or at least roll them out to new markets more quickly.

08-25-2007, 10:18 AM	#1
longsuffering First Line Centre Join Date: Jan 2004 Exp:	Apple: You can keep your iPhone!!! It looks like we'll soon have an alternative - an unlocked alternative at that! Meet the Meizu Minione M8. Does it look at all familiar? It will work on any GSM network and have a removable/replacable battery like a cell phone should. Here's what CNET Asia had to say about it: http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/littlered...tm?id=62026256 And just look at the prices! Anticipated pricing for the Meizu Minione: 4GB model: About 2,000 Chinese RMB (approx. US$263) 8GB model: About 2,500 Chinese RMB (approx. US$328) 16GB model: About 3,500 Chinese RMB (approx. US$460) If nothing else, having a Chinese competitor may encourage Apple to rethink their marketing strategy and offer unlocked versions of their phones, or at least roll them out to new markets more quickly.