| The CECT M88 has become a very popular | | | | generally last a month and then you replace them. |
| iPhone clone for a couple of reasons. First, it's a | | | | You can also buy cards that include a certain |
| bit smaller, faster, and sleeker than previous | | | | amount of data. 1MB is common. But, if you are a |
| loaded models. Second, it's among the few iPhone | | | | heavy user or browse large sites, the unlimited |
| clones that has Wi-Fi, GPS, Windows Mobile, and | | | | cards usually come out to be more cost |
| Java. It's become pretty widely available, but a | | | | effective. |
| few folks email me and tell that although the | | | | Chargers: Many of these phones will come with a |
| phone looks very nice and tempting, they aren't | | | | USB cord and chargers. But, if you need a spare, |
| sure if there would be enough support and | | | | these are dirt cheap, often around $2. The |
| accessories available for it. | | | | charger to these are kind of unique. Basically you |
| I often assure people that this just isn't true. The | | | | just either slide an outlet plug (for a home |
| clones are no different than any other popular | | | | charger) or a cigarette lighter plug (for you car) |
| industry. If there is demand for a particular | | | | on the end of the USB cord. |
| product, manufacturers will race to provide it, | | | | Cases And Skins: There are many options here. |
| which is exactly what has happened here. | | | | You can get the leather, more professional looking |
| Accessories for this phone are cheap and easy to | | | | cases or you can opt for the silicone skins. I really |
| come by no matter where you live. And, there | | | | like the skins because they make the phone slip |
| are worldwide sellers so it's very rare that you'll | | | | proof and I think they look cool. But, if you want |
| have to pay over seas shipping. Below, I'll outline | | | | a more professional look, there are many cases |
| the cost (cheap) and availability (widely) for the | | | | that will fit the bill. |
| M88 accessories and will also discuss some of the | | | | Screen Protectors: Many people don't really like |
| most popular. | | | | the smudge marks and finger prints that come |
| Software That Expands The Memory: Some of | | | | from the touch screen (although the stylus is an |
| the M88's come with only 2GB of memory. There | | | | option.) For those guys, you can get the |
| is now software which expands the memory | | | | protectors that stick onto your screen to protect |
| capability to up to 8GB. This usually runs around | | | | it. These are only a couple of dollars and the |
| $10. | | | | sellers will usually throw in a case too. |
| Set Up Instructions: (Internet, WAP, Data And | | | | Bluetooth Accessories: This phone included |
| MMS Settings): For talk and MMS, this phone is as | | | | Bluetooth, so unless you already have all of the |
| easy as inserting your sim. And, if you get a nice | | | | corresponding accessories, you can get these |
| seller, you'll often get your Internet settings pre | | | | very easily. |
| installed as well. But, sometimes, that doesn't | | | | USB Cord: As stated earlier, you can transfer |
| happen and you'll need to edit the MMS, data, | | | | data via Bluetooth, but you can also do the same |
| WAP, and Java settings so that you can get | | | | via USB cord. And, you can charge the phone via |
| online. There are many folks that sell ebooks and | | | | your computer as this way as well. These cords |
| software that will walk you through this. Even if | | | | are generally around $4. |
| you think you aren't technically inclined, if you can | | | | Stylus: There is a designated spot for these and |
| enter words and numbers where directed, you will | | | | they slide right back into the phone, but it's not so |
| be browsing the web in no time. These | | | | uncommon to lose them. You can get a spare for |
| instructions often run around $5 or less. | | | | about $5. |
| Sim Cards That Include Unlimited Internet And | | | | Batteries: One cool thing about the clones is that |
| Data: Many people want to browse the web | | | | unlike the original, you can replace the battery |
| without needing a contract or monthly bill for it. | | | | yourself. The battery life on these phones is quite |
| You can now get sim cards that include unlimited | | | | good, but you can get a spare for a couple of |
| data, Internet, MMS, talk, text, etc. These will | | | | dollars. |