Keepin' it real fake, part CXCII: the Toshiba G450, for some reason

Well, now we know what Toshiba was up to when it released that wacky G450 HSDPA modem / cellphone hybrid -- it was an overt challenge to see if even the silliest products would be copied by the Shenzhen KIRF outfits. A challenge that's been met with vigor, it seems: check out the "M688" here, which has all of the G450's useless control layout with even less functionality -- it can't be used as a modem. $66 is all it takes to convince your friends you've totally lost it.

[Thanks, Drew]

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 3:41AM]

Its true, its completely ridiculous.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 3:42AM]

If today was only April 1st... I could let it slide. Disgraceful.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 3:50AM]

i still call it better than the current iPhone *shrugs*

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 4:07AM]

i still call you a douchebag

[Taylor Tay Posted Mar 21st 2009 4:51AM]

Hey... the iPhone has copy and paste now! This doesn't!
:P

I wonder if this has file sharing via bluetooth...

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 5:17AM]

Or perhaps the ability to do more than one thing at a time??

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 5:52AM]

Not yet Taylor,
You'll have to wait until the summer to get your copy and paste.

Features wise, this thing has the iPhone beat as of today.

[phobic99 Posted Mar 21st 2009 8:27AM]

@Ham - Yep, I'm pretty sure this phone can do a lot more than the iPhone. I'm sure sending emails and web browsing are a snap with this thing. Hating on devices is cool and all but hope you weren't being serious. Then again, your hatred for all things not Windows/Windows Mobile seem to be deeply rooted so who knows (or cares).

I'll never understand fanboyism. *shrug*

[Dafrety Posted Mar 21st 2009 4:27AM]

I like it.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 1:10PM]

I have to agree. It is odd looking, but kind of refreshing in the fact that it looks like nothing else.

[Murphy Mac Posted Mar 21st 2009 2:56PM]

Me three. I like it too. If you're not a heavy dialer it could be just fine.

[dishbreak Posted Mar 21st 2009 4:57AM]

Oh, that keypad looks like so much fun...

[Wwhat Posted Mar 21st 2009 12:03PM]

Designed for 2 thumb writers, professionals, not your amateur 1 thumb nubs.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 5:52AM]

That is one huge screen, maybe it even allows you to play Pong

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 7:29AM]

they call that phone???

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 7:33AM]

Shut up Bonta-kun, before I Fumoffu you into another dimension!

[FThorn Posted Mar 21st 2009 7:32AM]

Finally a unique looking phone that is not all kidsy with gadgetry.

[1 Posted Mar 21st 2009 8:34AM]

Fuck off and die.

[Wwhat Posted Mar 21st 2009 12:11PM]

I'm guessing this is a response to the "it's better than an iphone" gag?

[1 Posted Mar 21st 2009 7:58PM]

No, it was to some spam that was deleted.

[Wwhat Posted Mar 21st 2009 11:55PM]

Ah, OK, bit confusing that, perhaps engadget should start putting 'spam removed' placeholders, something small and discreet.

[Wwhat Posted Mar 21st 2009 12:01PM]

Now this phone makes a statement.

[fiq Posted Mar 22nd 2009 12:43AM]

About the owner's sanity?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 12:24PM]

Looks like a cheapo sci-fi movie prop

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 21st 2009 1:07PM]

I actually like the idea of implementing a round dialer... not quite like this.

You have to ask... who was the intended consumer of this thing? And similarly, of the original Toshiba. Whatever, there are 7 billion people on the planet, someone must want this thing... just not me. :)

[therealmusashi Posted Mar 21st 2009 6:45PM]

Wow...really?

[FILA Posted Mar 21st 2009 9:56PM]

OH MY GOD, thats the best looking phone eva.

haha

[Roncore Posted Mar 22nd 2009 7:52AM]

people need to realize that the telephone keypad has kept its layout for a reason. people don't want to have to re-learn where the number are located!

[MarbleMind Posted Mar 22nd 2009 1:47PM]

Another beautiful proof that designers shouldn't leave their children alone on the "daddy-shows-you-his-job" day for too long, especially not near the drawing board.

[HektikLyfe Posted Mar 23rd 2009 12:49PM]

Looks like a hoverboard from Back II the Future II