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Once again the shanzhai guys are offering an alternative from the norm. They've taken a popular product, had a good long think about how it could be improved, and developed a new version along those principles. I'm not absolutely sold on just how responsive the keyboard's keys are because I've never used one, but it could well be a winner compared to on-screen stabbing.
Smart phone buyers in Mainland China have so much more choice than their Western counterparts. I mean we've covered a range of them on this site, including big ones, thin ones, compact versions and themed versions. We can now add to that list a hardware keyboard/wallet style version. First time buyers who have no prior experience of an onscreen keyboard might well opt for a hardware version, which could appear preferable to the pains of getting used to stabbing your finger at a screen when writing emails etc.
Tai Pan, Do all tablets have a sim card slot? If not, which ones do?
Yes, but does it have the retina display?!
The fact that this requires a 3g plan makes it a total non-starter. I was thinking I could put my Tmob N1 SIM into this, but no wa...
Finally!!! It is also my opinion that 8.9 is the sweet spot! Let's see if we are right :) Good work shanzai!
This was just what I was looking for. I'll come back to this blog for sure! I bookmarked this blog a while ago because of the usef...
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I think the clone phones are targeted at the mainland Chinese audience, and the 3G coverage in China is not that stable, or widespread.
Also since the clones are cheap, perhaps those type of consumers are also too cheap to pay for data plans.
Wi Fi set up? No idea... but you might try searching the internet for Windows CE Wi Fi set up, and try to check you settings to see what version of Win CE its running.
This phone doesnt have windows on it? Or do I need to set Windows up on it?
When I first got this phone, I couldn,t make calls,send texts or connect to to the net.
You need to go to Samsungs website, search for Tocca & then get the settings sent to your phone by giving your number & mobile provider. once you've done this you will receive a text msg with installation details for the correct settings. Once these settings have been installed your phone should be fully set up for mobile roaming, but remember if you do not get free internet from your provider you will be charged whenever you connect to the web.
Haven't worked out how to connect wirelessly as it won't allow me to enter the full WEP key.
hope this helps you
Almost all the shanzhai phones are based around Windows CE running on a Mediatek platform. So.. even if the user interface on top of that is designed to look like an Apple one its still Win CE underneath. Search online for instruction on how to connect to the internet over wince and you should be ok. WiFi and 3G and don't forget you usually need to identify your APN setting for 3G to work.
Here's a forum thread for virgin mobile APN settings:
forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/906148.html
i need helo to set up my chinese cellphone T2000, i want to set up the IP-TALK in this cellphone but i don't know how to start... is any help?
please writte me to michellsolari@h otmail.com
Thanks a lot!
There are may problem with that phone here your are the harder ones
1) MAIL application does not work with any mail , hotmail, yahoo gmail .
2 ) Player does not work to play any video start to play but successfully get frozen ,and if the file is a movie bigger than 700k said " unknown format"
3 ) Skipe does not work at all and another VIP client can not be installed as fring does work , in resume there is no way to make calls using wireless .
BR David O
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