• Chinese company pre-emptively clones iPad
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And so it begins..... [quote]SHANGHAI (AFP) – The unveiling of Apple's iPad tablet computer was one of the most anticipated technology events in recent years, but a similar looking device has been on sale in China [b]for nearly six months[/b]. The touchscreen iPad look-alike marks a new milestone by Chinese manufacturers: cloning a product before it had even been announced, mused Shanghaiist.com, a Shanghai city blog, and Shanzhai.com, a tech blog dedicated to Chinese copies. But Shenzhen Great Loong Brother Industrial Co. -- makers of the Chinese device, which resembles an over-sized iPhone -- said Apple appeared to be the copycats. "We don't understand. Why did they make the same thing as us?" Huang Xiaofang, an executive at the company, told AFP. The iPad-like "P88" was launched in August and was on show last year at the Internationale Funkausstellung consumer electronics fair in Berlin, she said. "We launched it earlier," she said. Although thicker and heavier than the iPad, the P88's specifications boasts a slightly larger screen, faster processor, larger memory and, unlike the iPad, has USB ports, according to the manufacturer. But its battery life is only 1.5 hours compared to the iPad's 10 hours. Apple's first iPads will ship worldwide at an entry-level price of 499 dollars in two months. But for gadget fanatics who cannot wait, Huang said the P88 is available now on Great Loong Brother's web site.[/quote] [img]http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100129/capt.photo_1264751995502-1-0.jpg?x=400&y=266&q=85&sig=ahz5lTEYLyZ5uuik5srg8w--[/img] [url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/chinausitcompanycomputerappleoffbeat]**Source**[/url] [url=http://hkjulong.en.alibaba.com/product/280742122-209723234/10_2_Tablet_PC.html]If you want one, you gotta buy them in bulk from the manufacturer.[/url] UPDATE: [url=http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/273446868/10_2_inch_touch_LCD_laptop.html][highlight]Single units are available!![/highlight][/url] [b]Bring on the hackintoshes![/b] :hist101:
fuck yes WEST IS PEST
I don't see the logic of cloning a horrible device.
Looks better than Apple's
[QUOTE=OutOfExile;19947282]I don't see the logic of cloning a horrible device.[/QUOTE] They didn't know it was going to be shit.
[QUOTE=OutOfExile;19947282]I don't see the logic of cloning a horrible device.[/QUOTE] I don't know what you're trying to say, but the iPad was made after this device was made and shown on a convention. [quote]The iPad-like "P88" was launched in August and was on show last year at the Internationale Funkausstellung consumer electronics fair in Berlin, she said. "We launched it earlier," she said.[/quote]
Haha! It works on Vista and XP time to watch the Mac-Kid's cry... I'm totally thinking about buying these in bulk; change the background ,and sell em' for $500 ech. Time to become rich!
Wow, circle-jerking over technology that has been circulating for quite a while now. Neither of these concepts are original. :colbert:
[QUOTE=Hikaru;19947323]Looks better than Apple's[/QUOTE] Specs are better.
[QUOTE=Flitchaye;19947350]Wow, circle-jerking over technology that has been circulating for quite a while now. Neither of these concepts are original. :colbert:[/QUOTE] The concept might not be original but so far I've only seen this device and the iPad being thrown to the masses by now.
I can see myself using this. How responsive is the screen and how fast is it?
[QUOTE=sleepyperson;19947362]Specs are better.[/QUOTE] Sometimes I get the feeling apple is holding back on specs on purpose.
Oh, god this is funny. They just kicked Apple's ass before Apple knew there was a reason for their ass to be kicked.
It seems someone already beat Apple to the punch. Apple got owned.
The internet is filled with a bunch of peopel who contradict them selfs. Apple makes it: FUCKING SHIT China makes it: LOL ITS THE BEST Too bad china you get shitty parts, Shitty customer service, Shitty warrentys that when the warrenty ends so does the product.
It may be powerful but what is the point of having it if it only gets 1.5 hours of battery life. Plus it is made in china, cheap parts, shitty support, just shit in general. Just because it runs doesn't mean it is good. This thing also costs around 400-500 USD.
[QUOTE=ashxu;19947486]It seems someone already beat Apple to the punch. Apple got owned.[/QUOTE] Could of been espionage you know. Apple has been working on a prototype tablet for years now and I wouldn't be suprised as this is not the first time China has done this.
I would buy this if it weren't for the battery
I was thinking this would be an Onion article. I still laughed
I could see myself using this. But then again I could see myself wearing a suit of armor, and I don't think that's going to be happening soon.
1.5 hour battery is not bad considering how much stuff this thing can do ^^ most laptops only last 3 hours
[QUOTE=JLea;19947807]1.5 hour battery is not bad considering how much stuff this thing can do ^^ most laptops only last 3 hours[/QUOTE] considering a lot of netbooks last twelve hours with these specs sans the touchscreen yes it is horrible.
[QUOTE=helpiminabox;19947637]I could see myself using this. But then again I could see myself wearing a suit of armor, and I don't think that's going to be happening soon.[/QUOTE] ...and I actually AM using my desktop. Yep, I think I'll get the small version of the iPad eventually.
Man, the iPad looks more and more like a piece of shit every day.
[QUOTE=CubeManv2;19947510]The internet is filled with a bunch of peopel who contradict them selfs. Apple makes it: FUCKING SHIT China makes it: LOL ITS THE BEST Too bad china you get shitty parts, Shitty customer service, Shitty warrentys that when the warrenty ends so does the product.[/QUOTE] With you we get shitty spelling and grammar. :downs:
Awesome you can multitask and use Windows, already better than the iPad.
[QUOTE=1/4 Life;19948121]Man, the iPad looks more and more like a piece of shit every day.[/QUOTE] I have to agree. It doesn't run Windows 7, this does.
[QUOTE=CubeManv2;19947510]The internet is filled with a bunch of peopel who contradict them selfs. Apple makes it: FUCKING SHIT China makes it: LOL ITS THE BEST Too bad china you get shitty parts, Shitty customer service, Shitty warrentys that when the warrenty ends so does the product.[/QUOTE] But what happens when..... [IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/ballsandy/Computer%20related/PC013502.jpg[/IMG]
I don't get it, what the fuck is so great about the iPad
For all the people going "lolz it was made in china anyway" Apple isn't based in china is it? No, the product might be made in china but that is far as it goes. Support and warranties all within that company.
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