There’s no doubt that in today’s economy, people are intrigued with the iPhone clones.  It’s awful tempting to get off a bit cheaper and to free yourself from that expensive, monthly contract. But, do these clones really stack up favorably to the real thing? Are they good enough and are of decent enough quality that you’ll be happy with them? Do they really have all the same features? I’ll try to answer these questions, with regard to the SciPhone i68,  in the following article.

Basic Similarities Between The Two: First off, I’ll compare the basic features of the two.  Side by side, these phones look quite similar. In fact, the SciPhone has a new 3G model that gives the rounded edges of the 3G Apple.  There’s also upgraded firmware, but the clone has always had the flow touch interface of the original.  Both phones include almost every feature that you can imagine, including the ability to quickly and easily get online (as well as to scroll around easily with your fingers, seeing everything on an over sized touch screen.)  Both have MP3 / MP4 players.  Both can transfer data via Bluetooth, memory card, or USB card.  Both have digital cameras / web cams. They are both quad band, GSM phones.

Some Key Differences: Folks who like the clones believe that there are a few places where the clones win out. Besides the obvious price difference, the SciPhone saves you money by being dual sim.  You don’t have to carry around two phones or pay for two numbers.  And, you can use prepaid cards with the clones without any problem.  Also, the knock off includes an FM radio and the shake and tilt (shake to the music) feature.  Also, you can remove the battery on the replica yourself without needing to take it to the dealer.

Accessories / Support: Some people worry about the clones because they wonder about what’s going to happen when they want to buy a skin, replacement battery, user’s manual, etc. for the clone.  Or, what happens if they need to get set up instructions and trouble shooting? The truth is, these little copy cats have become very main stream.  You can easily get anything that you may need (often cheaper too) and there are entire forums dedicated to making this thing run splendidly.

AT&T: Some AT&T users sometimes email me and wonder if they have to give up their AT&T number or account if they want to switch over to say, the SciPhone i68.  No, you don’t.  Since the i68 is a GSM phone just like the original, it uses carriers like T Mobile, AT&T, Cingular, and Rogers also.  In fact, you can just switch sim cards and this should work just fine. All of your numbers, contacts, addresses, etc. will be stored in the card so the transition should not be too hard. And, you can transfer your number to a GoPhone if you want to go prepaid.

The iPhone Lifestyle: People will often ask me if the two experiences are comparable because Apple definitely has cult following and almost a life style associated with the brand. There’s no denying that you aren’t going to get the exact same experience with the knock off.  A clone is not the original, no matter how you slice it.  There are two manufacturers involved and if you’re dying for an Apple, you likely aren’t going to be really happy until you get exactly what you want.  But, if you’re looking for a comparable phone that has most of the features, is a dead ringer, and is much more inexpensive to buy and own, the SciPhone will likely work quite well for that. And, I often tell people that a clone is a cheap way to see if you’ll actually like a touch phone. 

To view video, close up photos, full specifications, and real time rock bottom pricing on the SciPhone i68, please visit http://sciphonei68review.com/

To see the availability of accessories for the SciPhone (prepaid sim and internet cards) sims, set up instructions, batteries, etc. please check out http://sciphonei68accessories.com

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