How long will you wait for the Meizu M8?

sere83 · 01-23-2008

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Originally Posted by bcmiguel

I guess some people can't read, lol.... I never said it doesn't have 3rd party apps, I said will it have as many 3rd party apps or people developing these new apps and espicially with the SDK coming out for the iphone finding apps and installing them are too easy.

I personally like the interface on the iphone and by the looks of it the meizu will be similar so I am sure all of you will love it.

so to me both phones are the "same shiet, different smell" and I don't wanna wait for something that will be about $100 cheaper but wait almost a year for it, no thanks, but thats me, I want new technology when it's still new, not when it's been out and copied 10 times over. If you keep waiting for something better you will never end up with nothing, plus what are firmware updates for to update your device with the newest features.

thats my 2 cents

That's fair enough If you feel that way however I think the reason many people are drawn to the M8 is the fact that it will not come with all the financial and software commitments you get with an iphone. The M8 will be completely unlocked for any GSM network, there will be no need to use itunes, no need to buy a contract and no need for jailbreaking. It will also support many more mainstream audio and video formats than than the iphone ever will. You will not need to convert to apple formats. Plus the fact it has a better screen res. It will also have other functions apple will never include like USB-OTG, which will esentially mean limitless storage options as well as digital TV and GPS add ons. Also once the developer community gets a hold of it there is likely to be thousands of apps with no restrictions imposed by apple. It is a far more open platform than the iphone that is why many people are interested in it. Plus the fact it is considerably cheaper (the 16gb model will be almost the same price as a 8gb iphone). They have taken to long too release it, but lets remember there is currently no phone avialable (not even the iphone) that can match the M8's spec. I was worried to that it may be out of date before it arrives but I do not think there are currently any 16gb handsets available in europe or the US and very few 8gb handsets, and none of them apart from the iphone have a decent size screen (3.3 inch +) for viewing video or support many open source audio or video codecs. You can say it's the same shit but it is very different and if when it comes out it works well, it will have far more benefits than the iphone particularly for the people who know how to harness it's power.

SteveMB93 · 01-23-2008

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Originally Posted by bcmiguel

I guess some people can't read, lol.... I never said it doesn't have 3rd party apps, I said will it have as many 3rd party apps or people developing these new apps and espicially with the SDK coming out....

"I don't know if the M8 will have as many apps for it as the popular iphone"

I believe you are the one that can not read. SDK? I would rather risk bricking my phone over that. Apple has to approve of the programs that are used for SDK, so don't get your hopes up too high.

nadenator · 01-23-2008

why meizu late untile march

Zuipli · 01-23-2008

Hi bcmiguel, I agree with Sere83.
I don't want an iPhone because it's expensive, it's a "close" system, and when you buy an Apple device then you are married with Apple all the life (of your device) long, and you have to do everything with Apple. Not for me. But it's true that iPhone has the best graphic interface.
M8 joins the features of a good not-Apple mobile (I hope it will be WiFi too), with the iPhone look and this is a good thing for me.
Anyway I think that in March 2008 there will be the first prototype, and M8 won't be available until 2008 Q4, then there will be some problems with the European standards, so I'll buy and HTC-Touch this summer. But M8 it's a good project.
Sorry for my english

, bye, Zuipli

DusL · 01-23-2008

I'm also thinking about buying a iTouch or something until the M8 comes out. Just waiting for it while not buying anything can make a person mad. (do you know anyone with a twelve month patience?!?)

Furqan · 01-23-2008

I have a SE k850i so i am pretty good for now. I think i will wait a while for M8, but they better show a good prototype at CeBit.

kobeownz · 01-27-2008

if the iriver w10 comes out before the m8 and it cheaper or equal in price. i'm ditching the m8.

nice2know_u · 01-27-2008

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Originally Posted by kobeownz

if the iriver w10 comes out before the m8 and it cheaper or equal in price. i'm ditching the m8.

you mean the one with gsm capabilities?

kobeownz · 01-27-2008

yup. (why does my post have to be at least 10 character) there.

wpyh · 01-28-2008

Well, I'm happy with my 8250 and might upgrade to a 8855 soon, but no, I'm not interested in the M8.

My M3 works well -- I only listen to music on it. Maybe it's because I like to use one thing for one purpose only, so the M8 doesn't appeal to me.