Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label China. Show all posts

Thursday, September 2, 2010

China's iPed Tablet, the ultimate "iPad clone"

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China "clone" phones have been quite popular here in the Philippines. Besides cloning a phone model's design, China phone manufacturers have managed to add certain features that are not offered by the originals. As we all know, China "clone" phones are famous for their dual-sim functionality and capability to receive TV signals. And most importantly, they are incredibly cheap! But at the same time, they are famous for their "quality". With all these features packed into a device and sold in a low low price, we couldn't expect its quality to be as refined and sturdy as the originals. 

China phone manufacturers have cloned almost every single phone model in the market. Apple's iPhone, Nokia's N series, Samsung's flip phones, Sony Ericsson's Satio, Blackberry models, you name it! And now, China has done it again! The latest addition to their clone collection is the iPed, an Apple iPad clone. News of the iPed have surfaced since May 2010 and now it has reached our shores. 

Homescreen comparison: iOS vs Android OS

Back Comparison

Boxed out: Apple iPad and China's clone, iPed

The iPed tablet runs on Android 1.6, has a 7" screen, and looks exactly like Apple's iPad (including the box).  Some key features of the iPed: WiFi 802.11b/g, It has USB ports where you can plug your USB 3G Modems like Globe Tattoo, or Smart Bro to access the internet; 2gb flash memory with expandable storage using MicroSD up to 16gb or external hard disk drive through USB ports; Under the hood, it's running on an Intel chip, VIA processor 300Mhz with 128mb RAM. 

"Apple bottoms"

Looking on the hardware aspect, besides looking exactly the same as Apple's iPad, the iPad is even 2 times heavier than the iPed. Just like any China clones, using fingers to navigate through the touchscreen will be a bit harder, it will be easier using stylus. Battery life is a bit weak and will probably last around 2.5 hours according to specifications indicated in its box. 

As for its incredibly low low price, it is said to cost around Php 5,000 - Php 6,000 here in the Philippines compared to an entry level Apple iPad that costs around Php 32,000

Yugatech was able to get his hands on one of these for Php 6,800. But according to his site, he said you can probably get it for Php 5,000 from other stores in Greenhills.

Sources: TechDude, Yugatech

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Keyboards and Mice made from bamboo?

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The endagered Giant Panda's favorite food is now used to manufacture keyboards, mice, and even LCD monitor panels in China. Jiangxi Bamboo Technology Development Co. Ltd. has over 20 years of experience in research, innovation, and usage of bamboo materials. Their objective has always been to use bamboo as an alternative to plastic materials. And now, they are putting their concept into reality by manufacturing electronic products made from bamboo. 
In 2008, they first tried to break through the European and US market before offering these eco-friendly to the local market (China). These "green" and stylish peripherals have penetrated the local market quite well. Their products are popular in Europe, US, and Southeast Asia. According to their website, their planning to expand their product lines and work their bamboo-magic on computer casings, speakers, flash disks, mobile hard drives and a lot more.

Bamboo-nized Desktop Computer (LCD, Keyboard, Mouse)
Bamboo LCD Monitor

Two bamboo mice, two bamboo mice, see how they scroll
Bamboo Mouse


Bamboo key-boo-rds  
Bamboo Keyboard

Bamboo mice in production
Bamboo Mice production
Just like on automobile dashboard, now we have "wood-panel" themed computer systems. 

Can't wait to have bamboo notebook computers and mobile phones in the market.


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