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Keepin' it real fake, part CCL: Nokla E93 knock off, with an added Engadget bonus!
This strange NOKLA knock-off combines the Nokia brand-name, elements of the iPhone's UI, and the admittedly ho-hum specs of your typical KIRF phone (including a 2.8-inch resistive touchscreen, 1.3 megapixel camera, and WiFi). If all that isn't enough to warn you off this device there's always that weird fin that extends considerably from one side -- which can't be comfortable when you're trying to use this phone as, you know, a phone. But the most shocking part of this whole mess is the "Nokia" logo itself. Take a closer look: it's really familiar, right? We're glad to know that we've had such a powerful impact on the KIRF industry-at-large! All that said, we're not here to judge -- if your self-hatred extends to your choice in handsets, hit the source link to hunt one of these down for yourself.
Keepin' it real fake, part CCXXXII: Nokla strikes again with E81 rehash
Due to Nokia's continued dismissal of the ripe-for-the-picking E81 model number, the diligent folks at "Nokla" (fresh off their E97 design win) have seen it fit to issue a second handset under that fake moniker. Surprisingly, this one actually boasts a rather unique swivel design -- even beating Nokia's own effort in this regard -- a QWERTY keyboard and some decent specs. There's even a mirror on the swivel-up back (we hear that women love mirrors), along with a hole at the swivel hinge for working a lanyard through. We'd venture to say it's the best E81 Nokia never made. [Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]
Keepin' it real fake, part CCXXXI: Nokla E97 probably looks much better than it performs
You know what? The Nokla E97 is not a bad looking handset. Of course, with a 2.2-inch touchscreen, things could get ugly real quick if the UI isn't up to snuff -- and we're guessing it ain't. And sure, the detachable keyboard looks a little flimsy -- but all in all, not too shabby for 800 yuan, or about $117 (before you factor in the flight to China, of course). Also featured: handwriting recognition, dual SIM card slots, FM radio, and an MP3 player. But really, with a device like this what you're paying for is the class and prestige associated with the Nokla name. And how can you put a price on that? More photos after the break. [Via SlashGear]
Keepin' it real fake, part CCVII: NOKLA Batman Mobile phone gets all its signals crossed
Look, in real life, we all know that Batman's car is called the Batmobile, NOT the Batman Mobile, and to be perfectly honest, we don't know why it ever seemed like a good idea to name a phone after an auto anyway, but then again: it does look rather... awesome. No, it doesn't look like the most comfortable phone, but as the Dark Knight himself would surely tell you, life is full of pain. This GSM bad mother's boasting a whole host of whack features, including an FM radio, and a "pixel high definition camera," plus "basic functions," but we all know this one's purely about style -- which it's got to spare. This bad boy seems to be currently available in China, and while we doubt we'll ever see it on shores of the U.S., we can tell you this: we'd be willing to pay at least twenty-five dollars to add this to our NOKLA collection. There are a few more stunners after the break.
Keepin' it real fake, part CCIV: Nokla beats Nokia to the touchscreen N98 punch
Good ol' Nokla, with its punny branding and utter shameless, has taken upon itself to build the touchscreen N98, based on a sketchy Nokia concept that was making the rounds last year and never materialized. There's a 3-inch QVGA screen and dual-sim support, but things lean into the realm of Nokia parody with the complete lack of 3G or EDGE data. The worst part is that this phone actually looks kind of nice. All this unintentional humor can be yours for a mere $78.[Via SlashGear]
Keepin' it real fake, part CXCVI: NOKLA 5800 XpressMusic is actually quite convincing on video
NOKLA strikes again! The Hong Kong-based doppelganger has concocted its own version of the 5800 XpressMusic, and it looks like they've spared no expense in copying the Finnish phonemaker's handiwork, from the apparent use of Symbian S60 5th Edition to the wavy line-infused screen film. Vietnamese retailer L. A. digital's selling it for 1,900,000 VND, or about $107 US. Peep the video after the break to see this grade-A KIRF unboxed and toyed with.[Via Daily Mobile]
Keepin' it real fake, part CXCV: NOKLA N97 drops two i's, fools no one
Make no mistake, the Chinese-bound NOKLA N97 has neither Finnish origins nor any connection to a certain KIRF-friendly mobile OS. Specs include a large screen, an OK button, absolutely no slide-out keyboard, the words 'N97' in the top left corner, and an utter sense of despondency for those who actually pay money for this.[Via Daily Mobile]
Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXXIV: NOKLA E81 is a dash of this, a dash of that
No, friends -- what you see above isn't a poor spy spot of an unannounced handset sure to be unveiled in just hours at Mobile World Congress. And yes, that's despite the fact that there is still room for an E81 in Nokia's ever-expanding lineup. In reality, this shoddy impostor is some sort of NOKLA, which appears to be a distasteful combination of XpressMusic, the N79 and the 6208 classic (among others, we imagine). The good news is that it sports dual SIM slots, a quad-band GSM radio and a 2.8-inch touchscreen. The bad worse news is that you probably won't even be able to read the menus after dropping $86.50 and bringing this home.
