Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Keepin' it almost fake Kinect console has 23 games, no shame]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/keepin-it-almost-fake-kinect-console-has-23-games-no-shame/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/keepin-it-almost-fake-kinect-console-has-23-games-no-shame/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/keepin-it-almost-fake-kinect-console-has-23-games-no-shame/#comments Keepin' it almost fake Kinect console has 23 games, no shameSo, it's not quite a fake Kinect, but to say there's a little bit of crossover in the DNA would be a bit of an understatement, wouldn't you say? Dubbed the iGame Move, it claims to be a "32-bit camera video game console," with 23 games baked right into the cycloptic device. If that weren't enough, you can enjoy those body-controlled titles in full 640 x 480 "high-resolution" graphics, which based on the screen shots look surprisingly good. Best of all it can run on four AA batteries, making it truly portable. Your move Microsoft.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fake kinectFakeKinectgamegame consoleGameConsoleigame moveIgameMoveimove igameImoveIgameKeepinItRealFakekinectKIRFmove igameMoveIgamevideo gameVideoGameThu, 12 Apr 2012 15:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Not so ultimate Ultrabook: MacBook Air KIRF features mini-HDMI port, 3.5 hour battery life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/29/not-so-ultimate-ultrabook-macbook-air-kirf-features-mini-hdmi-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/29/not-so-ultimate-ultrabook-macbook-air-kirf-features-mini-hdmi-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/29/not-so-ultimate-ultrabook-macbook-air-kirf-features-mini-hdmi-p/#comments
Hey, who wiped the MacBook Air logo off? Nah, we're kidding -- it's a KIRF. Sure, Apple's svelte 13-incher may have a duo of USB ports and an SD card slot, but this rig adds in a 3-in-1 card reader and an odd, combo RJ45 / VGA jack (which we assume needs an adapter). For good measure, you'll also find a mini-HDMI output, although, with 3.5 hours of battery life it may prove problematic for getting through a 1080p movie marathon without nearby power. The alloy-encased lappy has a 1.86GHz Intel Atom N2800 CPU with a GMA3600 integrated GPU, 2GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD and a 13.3-inch LED display sporting a ho-hum resolution (for a 13-incher) of 1366 x 768, just like the 11-inch MacBook Air. Amazingly, this knock-off weighs merely .01 kilograms more than its real counterpart at 1.36 kgs (about three pounds), while being only 0.1 cm thicker. Giz-China expects this Ultrabook-wannabe by Shenzhen Technology Ltd to land on Chinese shelves sometime in November for about $471. Cue Apple's lawyers in 3... 2...

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleclonecopygiz-chinaintel atomintel atom n2800IntelAtomIntelAtomN2800keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfkirf macbook airkirf mbaKirfMacbookAirKirfMbamacbookmacbook airmacbook air 13macbook air 13.3-inchmacbook air cloneMacbookAirMacbookAir13MacbookAir13.3-inchMacbookAirCloneshenzhen Technology LtdShenzhenTechnologyLtdultrabookSat, 29 Oct 2011 18:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Xiaomi M1 melds iPhone and Galaxy S II with custom MIUI ROM (update: no, not really)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/keepin-it-real-fake-xiaomi-m1-melds-iphone-and-galaxy-s-ii-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/keepin-it-real-fake-xiaomi-m1-melds-iphone-and-galaxy-s-ii-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/keepin-it-real-fake-xiaomi-m1-melds-iphone-and-galaxy-s-ii-wit/#comments
Granted, what you're looking at is nothing more than a skillful render, but if Apple and Samsung ever made beautiful babies, this is what would be bestowed upon the world -- pesky lawsuits notwithstanding, that is. The KIRF in question is the Xiaomi M1, a smartphone designed specifically for the MIUI custom Gingerbread ROM. It's sporting a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm CPU, along with a four-inch, 854 x 480 Super LCD capacitive touchscreen display, and the usual assortment of Bluetooth, GPS, and WiFi. Users will find quadband GSM among the mix, but 3G support remains a mystery -- likewise for the RAM, internal storage, and battery capacity. Pricing is an unknown quantity too, although earlier reports suggest we'll see something in the range of RMB 1,600 (approximately $250). This potential KIRF'ers paradise is expected to ship between mid-August and early September in a variety of colors, which will be eclipsed only by the sweet smell of its unboxing.

Update: As it turns out, the M1 looks nothing like the render we'd seen. Hence, our dreams of this epic KIRF have been dashed, and the purported "real" image of this curious project is now 'splayed for all to see. Didn't get a chance to see the original render? Just follow the break, where you're able to dream of what could have been.

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Keepin' it real fake: Xiaomi M1 melds iPhone and Galaxy S II with custom MIUI ROM (update: no, not really) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3applecustom romCustomRomgalaxygalaxy sgalaxy s iiGalaxySGalaxySIigingerbreadgoogleiphonekeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffm1MIUIromromssamsungsmartphonesmartphonesxiaomixiaomi m1XiaomiM1Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Chinese UNISROBO KIRFbot is a not-so-cheap knockoff of NEC's PaPeRo]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/chinese-unisrobo-kirfbot-is-a-not-so-cheap-knockoff-of-necs-pap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/chinese-unisrobo-kirfbot-is-a-not-so-cheap-knockoff-of-necs-pap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/chinese-unisrobo-kirfbot-is-a-not-so-cheap-knockoff-of-necs-pap/#comments UNISROBO The KIRFs we normally see are of the cellphone and PMP variety, with the occasional laptop scattered here and there. In fact, this might be the first time we've seen a clone of a serious robot, and not just some remote-controlled toy. Above is the UNISROBO from a pair of Chinese companies, UNIS and Just Good Technology. Those of you with a strong memory may immediately notice its amazing resemblance to NEC's PaPeRo and PaPeRo-mini. Outside of the bright job, the only major aesthetic difference is the LCD embedded in UNISROBO's chest. Under the hood, however, is a different story -- this Chinese knockoff is missing the stereoscopic cameras and ultrasonic sensors that helped its Japanese inspiration navigate. There's one thing these copycats are not though -- cheap. UNIS will be selling two models at 2,980 and 3,980 Yuan (about $460 and $615). One more picture after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>botbotschinajust goodjust good technologyJustGoodJustGoodTechnologykeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfnecpaperorobotrobotsunisunisroboThu, 23 Jun 2011 15:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: the 1.2GHz Dell Streak that can make phone calls and run Gingerbread]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/keepin-it-real-fake-the-1-2ghz-dell-streak-that-can-make-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/keepin-it-real-fake-the-1-2ghz-dell-streak-that-can-make-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/06/keepin-it-real-fake-the-1-2ghz-dell-streak-that-can-make-phone/#comments You know, knockoffs are usually meant to be downgrades from the real deal. In the case of Dell's Streak 7 tablet, its KIRF version actually has a few advantages over the real deal -- it can make phone calls, has a bigger (3000mAh) battery, comes preloaded with Android 2.3, runs at 1.2GHz, and happens to be cheaper at just under $180 unsubsidized. Of course, its 7-inch WVGA screen relies on resistive technology for touch input, it only has one core, and there's no evidence of this Gingerbread installation actually running, but are you really gonna let such trifling details stand in your way? Hit the source link to get an eyefull of this Welldone tabletphone mashup -- it might not be real, but it's definitely red!

Keepin' it real fake: the 1.2GHz Dell Streak that can make phone calls and run Gingerbread originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghz7-inchandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3copydelldell streakdell streak 7DellStreakDellStreak7gingerbreadkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffphonebletredsmartphonestreakstreak 7Streak7tablettabletphoneFri, 06 May 2011 07:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Sony NGP with Xbox 360 livery shows up in China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/keepin-it-real-fake-sony-ngp-with-xbox-360-livery-shows-up-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/keepin-it-real-fake-sony-ngp-with-xbox-360-livery-shows-up-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/keepin-it-real-fake-sony-ngp-with-xbox-360-livery-shows-up-in/#comments Look away now, Kaz, because it looks like this KIRF NGP is on track to beat the real deal to market. Known as the iReadyGo RG on Chinese forum CNGBA, this shameless rip-off is set to be a near-carbon copy of Sony's upcoming console with the same 5-inch touchscreen, though it isn't clear whether this will also be of OLED nature or of identical resolution. Other differences include the missing touchpad on the back, as well as the buttons' color scheme that's no doubt "inspired" by the Xbox 360 controller. The rest of the rumored specs include a 1GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, 720p camera, HDMI-out, and video playback compatibility for MP4, WMV, AVI, and many more. But what's most interesting is that apparently we'll be seeing some Android love here, and indeed, iReadyGo is currently recruiting six senior Android developers. No word on pricing or availability yet, but we'll probably wait for Sony's quad-core offering, thank you very much. Head past the break for a shot of the RG's glossy back.

[Thanks, rrw]

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Keepin' it real fake: Sony NGP with Xbox 360 livery shows up in China originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 02:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin' it real fake: Windows Phone 7 debuts in China originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinachinesefakehtckeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffOmniaomnia 7Omnia7samsungsamsung omnia 7SamsungOmnia7Shenzhenwindows mobile 6.5Windows Phonewindows phone 7WindowsMobile6.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Nckia's N-Gage knockoff harkens back to a simpler, side-talkin' era]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/keepin-it-real-fake-nckias-n-gage-knockoff-harkens-back-to-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/keepin-it-real-fake-nckias-n-gage-knockoff-harkens-back-to-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/keepin-it-real-fake-nckias-n-gage-knockoff-harkens-back-to-a/#comments Imagine a world where Nokia's N-Gage is the mobile platform of choice -- there's no iOS, no Android, and Nintendo's 3D ventures ended mercifully with the Virtual Boy. It's a world where the Nckia NG belongs. In our universe, a knockoff of the stillborn Nokia 7700 doesn't make a heck of a lot of sense, even with a MicroSD slot and added buttons for dialing. And then there's the fact that the handset runs a JAVA OS that doesn't exactly offer a bounty of mobile gaming choices -- which was sort of the whole point of the N-Gage. As for other familiar features, we can't be sure that this will be the rebirth of side-talkin', but with what could be a speaker slot on the side, we've got our fingers crossed. No word on pricing, but if you're truly nostalgic for a time that never was, you can pick one up from Huaqiangbei in Shenzhen. Get a closer look after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinafakegaminggaming phoneGamingPhonejavakeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffmobilen-gagenckianckia ngNckiaNgngNokiaportable gamingPortableGamingshanzhaiside talkinSideTalkinMon, 25 Apr 2011 17:32:00 EST<![CDATA[USB iHub is the perfect knockoff accessory for your Apple-centric existence]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/usb-ihub-is-the-perfect-knockoff-accessory-for-your-apple-centri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/usb-ihub-is-the-perfect-knockoff-accessory-for-your-apple-centri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/usb-ihub-is-the-perfect-knockoff-accessory-for-your-apple-centri/#commentsiHub So, you waited in line for an iPad 2, snatched up an iPhone 4, and even bought one of those unofficial white conversion kits. You work all day on a MacBook Air with a Steve Jobs figurine sitting next to it on your desk -- you're exactly the person that the $9.99 iHub was created for. It's not an official Apple product but, as far as knockoffs go, this is one of the more accurate facsimiles we've ever seen. This four-port USB hub looks quite a bit like an Apple TV, has a glowing logo up top, and comes in your choice of white or black. Even the packaging is convincingly Apple thanks to the clear plastic lid that lets you peek the wares within. Glimpse the glamor shots and the video below -- we promise they're 100-percent authentic, even if the iHub is not.

Gallery: The iHub 2

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USB iHub is the perfect knockoff accessory for your Apple-centric existence originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Accessoryapplehubihubihub 2Ihub2keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffPeripheralperipheralsusbusb hubUsbHubvideoTue, 19 Apr 2011 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: the iPad Smart Cover done wrong (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/keepin-it-real-fake-the-ipad-smart-cover-done-wrong-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/keepin-it-real-fake-the-ipad-smart-cover-done-wrong-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/keepin-it-real-fake-the-ipad-smart-cover-done-wrong-video/#comments Let's be honest, the only time you're likely to consider Apple's prices for own-brand peripherals reasonable is when someone else is paying for them. It's not unusual, therefore, for folks to look to complement their walled Apple garden with a few well selected accessories from the grey market. Such as this here Smart Cover knockoff, which saves you a whopping six bucks off the Apple price at only $33, comes with detachable (no user assistance required) hinge elements, and has a special pet-repelling odor as an added extra. Yes, it's pretty terrible and self-destructs the moment you look at it. And, naturally, it's available to watch on video right after the break.

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Keepin' it real fake: the iPad Smart Cover done wrong (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryapplecasechinachinesecoverhingeipadipad 2Ipad2keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffmagneticmagnetsperipheralsmart coverSmartCovervideoFri, 08 Apr 2011 08:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Nokia N9 doesn't wait for mature MeeGo to launch in China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/keepin-it-real-fake-nokia-n9-doesnt-wait-for-mature-meego-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/keepin-it-real-fake-nokia-n9-doesnt-wait-for-mature-meego-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/keepin-it-real-fake-nokia-n9-doesnt-wait-for-mature-meego-to/#comments As with the N8, so with the N9. Nokia's first MeeGo device is widely expected to be dubbed the N9 and sport a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, but its elongated time to market has given Chinese KIRF artists the chance to beat Finland with their own device. Parsing together leaked pictures and perhaps some insider info we're not privy to, some crafty folks have put together the above 14mm-thin slider, outfitting it with a 3-inch screen, front- and rear-facing cameras, Bluetooth, WiFi, FM radio, microSD card slot, dual SIM capabilities, and an almost entirely metallic construction. The OS is some sort of Symbian lookalike, while the price is an eminently affordable 700 yuan ($106). You'll just need to find the right market stall in Shenzhen to get yours.

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Keepin' it real fake: Nokia N9 doesn't wait for mature MeeGo to launch in China originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, while not topical to CES 2011, it could be -- because let's face it, any handset with this amount of whiz (and a dash of bang) deserves its time in the spotlight. The X8 somehow loads dual SIMs, a rotatable 3.2-inch QVGA display paired with a small external screen, quadband GSM, and WiFi tastefully wrapped in a beautiful checked faux-leather finish. Other notables here include TV -- no specs provided -- a VGA camera, and the price: $107.90. Feel free to buy one for every member of your family, as the price tumbles to $106 each in quantities of 10 or more -- with free shipping to boot.

[Thanks, MAX]

Keepin' it real fake: X8 iPhone clone comes pre-cased, hinged, with barrels of sass originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Keepin' it real fake: iPhone 5 provides foresight to a falsified future (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin' it real fake: Mini Galaxy S gazes meaningfully skyward next to a mini grand piano originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To be honest, this took a little longer than expected. The above faux iPod nano is a pretty decent copy, lookswise, anyway. While we don't know its name or full specifications, we do know that it comes in both 1.5 and 1.8-inch touchscreen varieties (presumably resistive). It apparently has both an external speaker and an SD card reader. We don't know where you'll ever find one or how much it's likely to cost, but if you do track these down, we'll take one in that gray color, please.

Keepin' it real fake: iPod nano doesn't need a logo, thank you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleipodkeepin it real fakekeepinitrealfakekirfnanoTue, 02 Nov 2010 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: the Haina X5-01 KIRFs the Kin One]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/keepin-it-real-fake-the-haina-x5-01-kirfs-the-kin-one/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/keepin-it-real-fake-the-haina-x5-01-kirfs-the-kin-one/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/keepin-it-real-fake-the-haina-x5-01-kirfs-the-kin-one/#commentsKeepin' it real fake: the Haina X5-01 KIRFs the Kin One Microsoft's Kin moved so quickly from curiosity to cadaver that we've almost managed to forget about the thing already, but one group will always remember: the KIRFers. This model is called the Haina X5-01 and it's something of an ode to Microsoft's less than dearly departed Kin One handset, a direct copy of the hardware we actually found to be somewhat derivative itself. This model, however, merrily leaps right over the line between imitation and clone, even stealing one of Microsoft's sample images of the UI. Thanks to that we don't actually have any real screenshots of what OS the thing is running, but something tells us that whatever ROM it's rocking it won't be nearly as adept at keeping up with our chaotic lives.

Keepin' it real fake: the Haina X5-01 KIRFs the Kin One originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here at KIRF headquarters, we've seen our share of Apple product fakery. We remain, however, impressed at companies' abilities to knock off laptops in any decent manner. This white MacBook-looking fellow, made by LeThink, boasts a feature or two you'll probably never see on an actual Cupertino-born laptop, such as the option of two batteries. This bad boy boasts a tray loading DVD player, an NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics processor, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom D510 CPU, GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of RAM built-in (with support for up to 2GB), an up to 320GB hard drive, two USB 2.0 ports, VGA and HDMI outputs, a LAN port, and an SD slot. They're available in China for starting prices of around 2,999 yuan -- that's about $440. Another shot is below.

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Keepin' it real fake: white MacBook with dual batteries, other things you never knew you needed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not be the most timely KIRF we've seen, but it looks like folks that were taken with the Nokia Booklet 3G's design but not its high, on-contract price will soon have the device they've been waiting for -- sort of. While its 3G-ness is still in question, this as yet unnamed netbook does pack a 10.1-inch, 1,024 x 600 display, along with an Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a non-removable battery, and "maybe" an HDMI output. Still no word on an exact price or release date, but M.I.C Gadget expects it to be "at most" 2,000 yuan, or just under $300.

[Thanks, Chris]

Keepin' it real fake: the affordable, off-contract Nokia Booklet 3G you've been waiting for, maybe originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Derrty]

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Keepin' it real fake: N-KIA E68 shows what an innovative Nokia handset might look like (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>differente68keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfn-kian-kia e68N-kiaE68oddquirkyshanzhaisliderstrangevideoweirdWed, 08 Sep 2010 05:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Imouse MI-092 is one dull Razer ripoff]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/keepin-it-real-fake-imouse-mi-092-is-one-dull-razer-ripoff/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/keepin-it-real-fake-imouse-mi-092-is-one-dull-razer-ripoff/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/keepin-it-real-fake-imouse-mi-092-is-one-dull-razer-ripoff/#commentsKeepin' it real fake: Imouse MI-092 is one dull Razer rip-off KIRFing isn't just for cellphones, friends. Anything with good design is in danger of being knocked off, and Razer sent word that it too has fallen victim. Meet the Imouse MI-092, a peripheral that couldn't look any more like the Razer DeathAdder if it came in a DeathAdder box -- which it pretty much does, as the company copied the packaging design, too. Imouse even ripped off the Razer website, but did at least come up with its own charming slogan, which translates to "Mine, I'm the boss." Sadly, not even Tony Danza can get any respect from these guys.

Keepin' it real fake: Imouse MI-092 is one dull Razer ripoff originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinadeathaddergaming mouseGamingMouseimousekeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfmi-092mouserazerThu, 12 Aug 2010 10:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Nokia's Android N8]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/keepin-it-real-fake-nokias-android-n8/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/keepin-it-real-fake-nokias-android-n8/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/keepin-it-real-fake-nokias-android-n8/#comments Can you believe we've waited on the N8 long enough for (at least) three KIRF versions to beat it to market? This latest one's pretty special too, as it gives us a glimpse into one of the fevered dream of Engadget commenters: a Nokia flagship rocking Android (2.1, in this case). The iZiNN CJ-3 copies the N8's form factor, styling, and 3.5-inch screen, but throws in an upgrade of its own by going with a higher-res 800 x 480 capacitive panel. Yeah, we're shocked too. A 5 megapixel imager, a budget Rockchip CPU, and an HDMI port fill out the rest of the known specs, while a release in China is expected some time later this month. Anyone know why this thing isn't being built and sold by a legitimate manufacturer?

[Thanks, Ludger]

Keepin' it real fake: Nokia's Android N8 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1cj-3counterfeitimitationizinnkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffn8nokianokia n8NokiaN8rockchipFri, 06 Aug 2010 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: EVO 4G Shanzai edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/keepin-it-real-fake-evo-4g-shanzai-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/keepin-it-real-fake-evo-4g-shanzai-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/keepin-it-real-fake-evo-4g-shanzai-edition/#comments Shameless isn't even the word for it. While some companies try to get away with calling themselves Nokla or BlockBerry, these Chinese KIRFers have no qualms about copying HTC's EVO 4G in its entirety (externally, anyhow). Yes, that includes the Sprint insignia and the promise of 4G, both of which are, of course, amusingly untrue. Not only do you not get that supersonic WiMAX radio, you also miss out on Android, as this EVO rides the WinMo 6.5 gravy train. There's also no 8 megapixel camera, no 720p video, and no mini-HDMI output. But you still get a 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 screen and one of the best copy-and-paste KIRF jobs we've seen to date. See the back of this skilled imitator after the break.

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Keepin' it real fake: EVO 4G Shanzai edition originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gchinachineseevo 4gEvo4ghtchtc evo 4gHtcEvo4gimitationkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffsprintwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmoWed, 04 Aug 2010 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: because in China, even websites aren't safe from knockoffs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/keepin-it-real-fake-because-in-china-even-websites-arent-saf/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/keepin-it-real-fake-because-in-china-even-websites-arent-saf/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/keepin-it-real-fake-because-in-china-even-websites-arent-saf/#comments When you've gone and built yourself an imitation MacBook Pro, a Magic Mouse-equipped pseudo-iMac, and an upcoming iPad-esque tablet, there's little reason left to be shy with your website. That must be the thinking behind the design of Dragonfly's web portal, which seems to have taken plenty of inspiration from Apple's home on the internet. Upon visiting the Qing Ting address, users are confronted with a glamorous product shot, set against a black backdrop and accessorized only with some bold words -- which happen to be as inane as the overreaching exaltations Apple likes to post up. So full marks for realism, but these aspiring KIRF merchants seem to have omitted the most important aspect: there's no online store! How are we supposed to get our Q Pad now?

Keepin' it real fake: because in China, even websites aren't safe from knockoffs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple storeAppleStorechinachinesedragonflyimitationkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfqing tingQingTingSun, 01 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: TESO LPAD runs 'MeGoo' or 'Andriod' on Moorestown]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/keepin-it-real-fake-teso-lpad-runs-megoo-or-andriod-on-moo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/keepin-it-real-fake-teso-lpad-runs-megoo-or-andriod-on-moo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/keepin-it-real-fake-teso-lpad-runs-megoo-or-andriod-on-moo/#comments Chinese company TESO has an unrequited love for all things Apple. Not that it cares, we're sure it's doing just fine on the grey market with its KIRFy Cupertino crafts. But maybe it's time for this Shenzhen cloner to go mainstream with what's purported to be a 9.7-inch tablet running "MeGoo" (a MeeGo typo, certainly) or "Andriod2.2" (that'd be Froyo) OSes on a 14-mm thick LPAD powered by Intel's newest 1.9GHz Z600-series Moorestown processor. Of course, it's a hell of a lot easier to list specs on paper than it is to ship highly spec'd product. And given TESO's inability to correctly copy the names of its choosen operating systems onto a sheet of paper, what hope is there of it cloning the user experience of a class-leading tablet?

Keepin' it real fake: TESO LPAD runs 'MeGoo' or 'Andriod' on Moorestown originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andriodandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2applechinaclonefroyoipadkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirflpadmeegomegoomoorestowntesoFri, 30 Jul 2010 08:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Sony Style L80 mini laptop cuts the VAIO P's price down to size]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/keepin-it-real-fake-sony-style-l80-mini-laptop-cuts-the-vaio-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/keepin-it-real-fake-sony-style-l80-mini-laptop-cuts-the-vaio-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/keepin-it-real-fake-sony-style-l80-mini-laptop-cuts-the-vaio-p/#commentsKeepin' it real fake: Sony Style L80 mini laptop cuts the VAIO P's price down to size The Sony VAIO P: it's a lovely little, pocket-friendly machine that suffers from one glaring flaw: high price. Leave it to the boffins at Sony Style to come up with a solution for that. No, not Sony's Sony Style retailer, but rather KIRF manufacturer Sony Style, which has crafted this 1.6GHz Atom-powered mini laptop with a 1024 x 600, 8.9-inch screen and a "16GB hard disk" that is either actually an SSD or was manufactured sometime in the late '90s. It offers 1GB of memory (double that for $35 more), WiFi and, according to the specs, "you can carry it to go outside." The price for that kind of convenience? Just $299 -- or $275 if you buy 16 of 'em. Who wants to set up the group buy?

Keepin' it real fake: Sony Style L80 mini laptop cuts the VAIO P's price down to size originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8.9-inchkeepin it real fakekeeping it real fakeKeepingItRealFakeKeepinItRealFakekirfl80netbooksony styleSonyStylevaio pVaioPMon, 26 Jul 2010 08:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Breaking: Fake white iPhone 4 is not delayed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/breaking-fake-white-iphone-4s-not-delayed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/breaking-fake-white-iphone-4s-not-delayed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/breaking-fake-white-iphone-4s-not-delayed/#comments
If the KIRF arrives before the KIRFed, then it's debatable who's KIRFing who, right? Either way, we ordered two.

Breaking: Fake white iPhone 4 is not delayed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleiphoneiphone 4Iphone4keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknock offKnockOffwhitewhite iphoneWhiteIphoneMon, 12 Jul 2010 15:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Likea Leica, only not]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/keepin-it-real-fake-likea-leica-only-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/keepin-it-real-fake-likea-leica-only-not/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/keepin-it-real-fake-likea-leica-only-not/#comments Of all the KIRFs in all the world, this might be one of the laziest. Sure, aesthetically it does a fine job of aping the Leica rangefinder it takes as its "inspiration," but the Likea camera goes downhill very quickly when you move in a little closer. The first thing you'll notice is that, instead of the finely engineered Leica body, this thing is made out of, well, cardboard. Then you find out that the pinhole element isn't provided in the box and you're faced with the impossible judgment of deciding whether the need for a pinhole element or its omission is the worse offense. Ah well, what do you expect for 20 bucks? Just go buy some film and let your imagination fill the (vast) gap between the Likea and the real stuff.

Keepin' it real fake: Likea Leica, only not originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone KIRFs up to 4.3-inch screen, claims invincibility from haters originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.3-inchappleapple iphoneAppleIphoneiphoneiphone 4Iphone4jumbokeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfThu, 17 Jun 2010 09:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Nokia's N8 beaten to release by lackluster knockoff]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/keepin-it-real-fake-nokias-n8-beaten-to-release-by-knockoff/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/keepin-it-real-fake-nokias-n8-beaten-to-release-by-knockoff/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/keepin-it-real-fake-nokias-n8-beaten-to-release-by-knockoff/#comments All together now: "Already?" KIRFers overseas are getting quicker and quicker with their knockoffs, and at this point, it's safe to say that you'll have an easier time wrapping your hands around a commendable Nokia N8 impostor than the real-deal. The outside looks an awful lot like Nokia's first major Symbian^3-based handset, but the specifications are decidedly lackluster: you'll get a 400 x 240 resolution display (3.2-inches), an MP4 player, FM radio, Bluetooth, webcam and a battery that'll last three to five hours. Glaringly absent is a 12 megapixel camera, WiFi module and built-in 3G support, but it's not like that stuff really matters -- after all, what else would you expect for an unsubsidized price of just $105? Head on past the break for a video, rockstar.

[Thanks, Alain]

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Keepin' it real fake: Nokia's N8 beaten to release by lackluster knockoff originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 10:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Still unsure whether you want that Android iPad KIRF we spotted a couple weeks ago? What if we told you it got a display upgrade to 10-inches and an OS upgrade (to Eclair) to boot? Rocking a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, 512MB of RAM, a 16GB flash drive, SD card slot, three USB 2.0 ports, headphone and mic jacks, Ethernet and HDMI ports, and WiFi, this is definitely something to keep an eye out for on your next trip to the gadget markets of Shenzhen. Just remember to grab one for us, okay?

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Keepin' it real fake: Android iPad KIRF gets Android 2.1, display upgrade, and our undying respect originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 May 2010 23:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletappleapple ipadAppleIpadipadipad knockoffIpadKnockoffkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffslatetabletSun, 02 May 2010 23:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: MacBook Pro knockoff rocks Ion 2, thinks itself fly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/keepin-it-real-fake-macbook-pro-knockoff-rocks-ion-2-thinks-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/keepin-it-real-fake-macbook-pro-knockoff-rocks-ion-2-thinks-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/keepin-it-real-fake-macbook-pro-knockoff-rocks-ion-2-thinks-i/#comments We've stumbled across any number of MacBook Air KIRFs, but it's not often we see a worthy representation of Cupertino's heftier model. Never underestimate Shenzhen. This "Dragonfly QT Pro" not only features a familiar aluminum alloy shell, the 14-inch, 1366 x 768 netbook's also got Ion 2 switchable graphics ahead of its Acer and ASUS cousins. A 1.66GHz Atom D410 and 1GB of memory help pump out 1080p video while keeping case temperatures at a lap-happy 36 degrees Celsius, while a 160GB hard drive, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and HDMI (take that, Mini DisplayPort) round out a 4.2 pound, roughly $3000 RMB (about $440) package. Shame it only gets 2 hours of battery life, eh?

Keepin' it real fake: MacBook Pro knockoff rocks Ion 2, thinks itself fly originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleApple MacBookapple macbook proAppleMacbookAppleMacbookProAtomAtom D410AtomD410Dragonfly QT ProDragonflyQtProfakeIntel Atom D410IntelAtomD410IonIon 2Ion2keepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakeKIRFknockoffknockoffsMacBookMacBook ProMacbookPronvidia ionnvidia ion 2NvidiaIonNvidiaIon2Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:24:00 EST<![CDATA[The Engadget Show: Inside the gadget markets of China, part two - Shenzhen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/the-engadget-show-inside-the-gadget-markets-of-china-part-two/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/the-engadget-show-inside-the-gadget-markets-of-china-part-two/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/the-engadget-show-inside-the-gadget-markets-of-china-part-two/#comments You may have already seen the large range of gadgets -- both old and new -- in Hong Kong, but the small presence of KIRFs there does make things a tad less exciting. Want more? Turns out all you need to do is grab a Chinese visa (or a border pass if you're a Hong Kong or Macau resident), take a train ride up north and you'll reach Shenzhen for all the KIRFs you've ever wanted. In this second part of our China tour series, we'll be showing you around the Luohu Commercial City and the Huaqiangbei gadget heaven -- don't worry, there are still many genuine products there for you little angels. Oh, and we also popped into a Meizu store for some hands-on time with the notorious M8. Enjoy.

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Continue reading The Engadget Show: Inside the gadget markets of China, part two - Shenzhen

The Engadget Show: Inside the gadget markets of China, part two - Shenzhen originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinaelectronics marketElectronicsMarketengadget showEngadgetShowengadgetshowcastfeaturedfeaturesgadget marketGadgetMarkethua qiang luhuaqiangbeiHuaQiangLukeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfluohuluohu commercial cityLuohuCommercialCitym8meizumeizu m8MeizuM8shenzhenthe engadget showTheEngadgetShowvideoWed, 28 Apr 2010 13:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: PSP-shaped Mini Game King makes classic emulation a royal decree]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-psp-shaped-mini-game-king-makes-classic-em/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-psp-shaped-mini-game-king-makes-classic-em/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-psp-shaped-mini-game-king-makes-classic-em/#comments Flamboyantly attired in a flowing fuchsia scarf, the Mini Game King is probably guilty of countless copyright violations, but we don't care. The real question is whether this latest KIRF PSP can actually play games, and we're happy to say it does. Summoning the full might of its infringing power, the King can emulate eleven classic consoles and handhelds when it's not playing AV files from 4GB of internal memory, and its Chinese manufacturer triumphantly claims that the device "will make you happy unlimited" if you hook up an wireless six-axis controller as well. "This controller does not come with the console, you have to pay for it," reads the box, but we're dying to try "3Dthergame" and "Othergame" as soon as we can dig one up.

Keepin' it real fake: PSP-shaped Mini Game King makes classic emulation a royal decree originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.4 gigahertz2.4GHz2.4Gigahertzemulationemulatoremulatorsfakekeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfPlayStation PortablePlaystationPortablePSPSony PSPSonyPspwirelesswireless controllerwireless controllersWirelessControllerWirelessControllersTue, 27 Apr 2010 10:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: iPad QWERTY slider edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/keepin-it-real-fake-ipad-qwerty-slider-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/keepin-it-real-fake-ipad-qwerty-slider-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/keepin-it-real-fake-ipad-qwerty-slider-edition/#comments
We're not about to cover every iPad knockoff that emerges from parts unknown, but this particular device packs just enough KIRF innovation to get us to take notice. The biggest selling point, so to speak, is the tablet's sliding QWERTY keypad, which packs some MacBook-esque keys and a ThinkPad-style pointing stick. As if that wasn't enough, you'll also apparently get WIndows 7 for an OS, along with a 10-inch display of unspecified resolution, and an Atom N450 processor at the heart of rig. No indication of a price -- or even a name, for that matter -- but you can at least check out another shot of it in its closed state at the source link below.

Keepin' it real fake: iPad QWERTY slider edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadipadipad knockoffIpadKnockoffKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffqwerty sliderQwertySlidersliderMon, 19 Apr 2010 16:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake redux: Nexus One clone is 'Teg W3000,' has WiFi, dual cameras, TV tuner and Skype]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/18/keepin-it-real-fake-redux-nexus-one-clone-is-teg-w3000-has/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/18/keepin-it-real-fake-redux-nexus-one-clone-is-teg-w3000-has/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/18/keepin-it-real-fake-redux-nexus-one-clone-is-teg-w3000-has/#comments Earlier this month, an unknown manufacturer had the dubious distinction of making our KIRF list, for building what appeared to be a Nexus One running iPhone OS. Mr. Blurrycam couldn't tell for sure... but today the KIRFtastic handset has been unveiled in all its infringing glory. Dubbed the "TEG W3000," the device is billed as a quad-band GSM worldphone with an accelerometer, WiFi and Bluetooth, front and back-facing 2 megapixel cameras, FM and analog TV tuners and Java support. While the iPhoney OS doesn't seem to have a App Store hackjob, the phone certainly has apps; in an interface pic, we spotted eBuddy, Facebook and Skype alongside Maps and the Opera web browser. Hands-down the most exciting ripoff in recent memory. Now cautiously whistle a happy tune, and move along.

Gallery: KIRF: 'Teg 3000,' the fake Nexus One

Keepin' it real fake redux: Nexus One clone is 'Teg W3000,' has WiFi, dual cameras, TV tuner and Skype originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fakeiphoney osIphoneyOskeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakeKIRFnexus oneNexusOneSkypeTEG W3000TegW3000worldphoneSun, 18 Apr 2010 19:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Moonse iPad knockoff loses a few inches, runs Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/keepin-it-real-fake-moonse-ipad-knockoff-loses-a-few-inches-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/keepin-it-real-fake-moonse-ipad-knockoff-loses-a-few-inches-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/keepin-it-real-fake-moonse-ipad-knockoff-loses-a-few-inches-r/#comments
This is far from the first iPad knockoff to emerge from KIRF-land, but Moonse's new E-7001 tablet may just be the first to garner some serious interest -- if it ever actually turns up for sale, that is. Supposedly, the tablet will sell for as little as 900 Chinese yuan (or about $130), which will get you a 7-inch touchscreen, a 600MHz Rockchip RK2808 processor (which could possibly be upgraded to a Cortex-A8 before launch), Android 1.5 for an OS, an SD card slot for storage, built-in WiFi, and a promised five hours of battery life. What's more, while it is slightly thicker than an iPad, it apparently weighs just 0.7 pounds, or about half as much as the iPad, and it boasts a few advantages of its own, in a front-facing camera and a USB port. As you may have guessed, there's not even a hint on availability, but it does seem to at least exist in prototype form, and there's plenty more shots of it at the source link below.

Keepin' it real fake: Moonse iPad knockoff loses a few inches, runs Android originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, here's a bit of an extra special KIRF to start the week on the right note. Not only one of the first Nexus One clones we've seen (HTC Desire aside), but a Nexus One clone running some sort of reasonably faithful imitation of iPhone OS (or the iPhone OS home screen, at least). Of course, considering the 550 yuan price tag (or about $80), you likely won't find a Snapdragon at the heart of this one, and you'll have to make do with a slightly smaller 3.2-inch screen compared to the real deal, along with an actual trackball instead of an optical trackpad. Not much more than that go on at the moment, unfortunately, but there are more blurry pictures where this one came from at the link below.

Keepin' it real fake: Nexus One clone spotted running iPhoney OS originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blurrycamiphone osIphoneOsiphoney osIphoneyOskeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfnexus oneNexusOneMon, 12 Apr 2010 05:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: 'new' iPad is the jumbo iPod you always wanted, coming April 3]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/keepin-it-real-fake-new-ipad-is-the-jumbo-ipod-you-always-wa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/keepin-it-real-fake-new-ipad-is-the-jumbo-ipod-you-always-wa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/keepin-it-real-fake-new-ipad-is-the-jumbo-ipod-you-always-wa/#comments Tired of all those "jumbo iPhone" jibes you keep hearing about the iPad? So are we, but there's simply no other way to describe this priceless Shenzhen knockoff than as a supersized iPod. Featuring the unmistakable click wheel and what looks like some sort of riff on Apple's Mac OS, the "new" iPad will be on sale immediately alongside Apple's offering, this April 3, for 2,000 Yuan ($290). Of course, we doubt Shenzhen Huayi's distribution network will stretch quite all the way to the USA, but given the population of 1.3 billion people in China, someone's bound to be happy to help you out. What say you -- does this 4GB pen-friendly beastie do anything for you?

[Thanks, Taimur]

Keepin' it real fake: 'new' iPad is the jumbo iPod you always wanted, coming April 3 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadchinaclick wheelClickWheelclonefakehandheldipadipad cloneipad kirfIpadCloneIpadKirfipodkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfShenzhenshenzhen huayiShenzhenHuayitablettablet pcTabletPcSat, 27 Mar 2010 19:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: iPhone hits discount retailers as an eyeshadow palette]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/keepin-it-real-fake-iphone-hits-discount-retailers-as-an-eyesh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/keepin-it-real-fake-iphone-hits-discount-retailers-as-an-eyesh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/14/keepin-it-real-fake-iphone-hits-discount-retailers-as-an-eyesh/#comments Now, these may have been around for ages, we can't really be sure because, truth be told, it's pretty rare for us to troll the aisles of Kohl's makeup section looking for KIRFs. Regardless, a helpful, hawk-eyed reader snapped this shot of an eyeshadow palette -- called eyemobile -- that's got the distinct iPhone aura going on, though we're 100 percent certain this is an unauthorized use case. It's hard to say from the photo, but it also looks like there's a lip gloss palette in the background (which we assume is called lipmobile), and that, friends, we would pay money for. Lots of money.

[Thanks, Bill]

Keepin' it real fake: iPhone hits discount retailers as an eyeshadow palette originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecellphonecellphonesfakeiphoneKeepinItRealFakekirfkohlsmakeuprip offRipOffwomenSun, 14 Mar 2010 21:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake, part CCLVII: iPad meets Windows 7, sparks fly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/keepin-it-real-fake-part-cclvii-ipad-meets-windows-7-sparks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/keepin-it-real-fake-part-cclvii-ipad-meets-windows-7-sparks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/keepin-it-real-fake-part-cclvii-ipad-meets-windows-7-sparks/#comments It would seem like we've recalled our editor from Shenzhen a little prematurely. The land of Yao has gone and answered all the iPad's critics in resounding style: TESO's 10-inch clone tablet features a full-blown Windows 7 install (check), 1024x600 capacitive touchscreen display (check), HDMI output (check), a 1.66GHz Atom N450 (vroom vroom!), 1GB of DDR2 RAM, GPS, 3G, and a 3,000mAh battery. Yep, it's a netbook sans the keyboard, and it might weigh 1.2kg while stretching to a portly 2cm thickness, but are you really gonna let a few well-rounded edges get in the way of experiencing a grown-up desktop OS on that tablet you so desperately need? Couple more pics await after the break.

Update: 9to5Mac has alerted us to the fact that this clone seems to be sporting the same front plate as the one purported to belong to the iPad in the days before its release. Good to know all the engineering that went into inflating the iPhone's bezel up to 10 inches didn't go to waste.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake, part CCLVII: iPad meets Windows 7, sparks fly

Keepin' it real fake, part CCLVII: iPad meets Windows 7, sparks fly originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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