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Cect P168+ (aka iClone)


TeeJay

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This is a review of a phone I purchased from Ken. The phone he is advertising as a replica iPhone, is a phone called a Cect P168+.

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Cect sell this phone both with an Apple logo on the case, and as an unbranded phone. I opted to purchase the unbranded version, as research into the P168 has revealed that on the Apple-branded variant, the

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I would have to agree that this is one of the most technically detailed reviews I have ever read on ANY forum. This is EXACTLY the type of review I appreciate most, FULL of technical details and not FULL of opinions.

If this phone was capable of working on the Verizon network, I would buy one also. I see NO need to buy an iphone for $500!!!

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This is probably the best review I've ever read on a product :D excellent work TeeJay! As you know I'm still looking for a phone and was unsure of whether to go for the cect p168 or one of the more mainstream brands, but after reading this review, I've come to the conclusion that these chinese made iphone knock-offs are well made and designed to last :) Methinks I may have to get one of these :lol:

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Thanks for the comments guys :)^_^

I've just made an edit to include photos of some functions I'd actually forgotten to document (including the telephone function :lol::bangin: )

If anyone has any questions or wants to see another aspect of the phone documented, just let me know :)

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Excellent review!

If anyone has any questions or wants to see another aspect of the phone documented, just let me know :)

I'd like to hear what the web browser and email client are like. What's the browser like for compatibility with, say, this forum? And is it just GPRS or does it do Edge as well?

I don't think this phone will beat the iPhone at its own game, but I get the impression it's an excellent fun alternative if you don't need the iPhone's features/interface/integration. If the internet browser is good, it looks like a handy little web-in-your-pocket phone.

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Excellent review!

Thanks, coming from the review maestro, that really means a lot :)

I'd like to hear what the web browser and email client are like.

At present, I don't have any credit on the phone (I don't pay sucker monthly tarifs :lol: ) so I can't actually get it online (o2 pay as you peasant access requires 15p to get online) however, when I top it up mid-week, I'll get some more shots of those aspects.

What's the browser like for compatibility with, say, this forum?

As mentioned, there was that wierd behaviour with Google.Com. However, connecting to the o2 homepage was absolutely fine, and accessing a networking site brought up a reasonable interface. I didn't get to explore this function much, as the operator was only kind enough to put 15p onto my account so we could test to see if the net functions were definitely connecting.

And is it just GPRS or does it do Edge as well?

Not Edge, just GPRS/WAP.

I don't think this phone will beat the iPhone at its own game, but I get the impression it's an excellent fun alternative if you don't need the iPhone's features/interface/integration. If the internet browser is good, it looks like a handy little web-in-your-pocket phone.

I agree, the P168+ is not in quite the same league as the iPhone, but, by league, I mean as in say boxing divisions. Someone might not be a Super-Heavyweight (iPhone), but, they can still be at the top of their own division, and that's how I'd class the P168. I didn't really have a problem with the internet access for what I was wanting to do with it, with the available period of access, but, as mentioned, once I top the phone up, I'll be able to review that feature more extensively.

In terms of 'web-in-your-pocket', as mentioned in my review, the buyer really needs to think of the functions they require a phone to have to be of use to them. If they want full internet access, then no, it might not be what they need. However, if internet access isn't such a high priority, and they need something with a load of scheduling functions, or easy to use still/video cameras, then it's more geared towards those needs. I suspect, from what access I did get online, it will be sufficient for things like checking emails etc.

TJ, great writeup. This phone should prove to provide excellent bang for the buck. Just to confirm, though: No WiFi?

Thanks :) As you say, it's excellent bang for the buck, if all that is required is some generic functions, rather than specialist applications, and indeed, no wifi... That said, what it does do, it does very well :)

Excellent review !

I wonder how two SIMs function ? Can you use both simultaneously (e.g. can you be connected to two different networks at the same time) or you have to switch between them ?

regards

Thanks :) The two SIMs can only be used one at a time, rather than simultaneously. However, unlike early twin SIM devices, the P168+ does not require shutdown to switch between the SIMs, it has a 'switch SIM' function available under 'extras' in the 'entertainment' menu. Just a case of tabbing the control, and the phone does the rest :)

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