Meizu M8 Approaching - 8GB Model To Be Released First

ecsk2 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by Nizzon

I would be a bit worried about the software. This thing must be much more complicated than the M6 which they still (1 year on market) havent been able to make bugfree. Sad to say it but i think the Iphone-software will be alot more stable, and have better support overall.

There's way more resources on the web for Win based pocket devices than there is for the iPhone.

ecsk2 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

. The M8 will supposedly have a removable battery. The iPhone doesn't. If you want the iPhone's battery replaced, that's over $100. .

Lets stick to the facts shall we?
Non removable battery gives thinner device, and in fact the iPhone battery is removable just not INTENDED to be by the consumer, there are now 3rd party batteries hitting the market:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/i...t-kit-appears/

And as for how much Apple charges it is NOT OVER $100 but UNDER $100 and to be EXACT it is $79 plus $6.95 shipping:
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/battery/

Why insist on making FALSE STATEMENTS when the FACTS are just a GOOGLE search away!??

ecsk2 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

Is it worth the $200 extra?

Aside from the external looks and design the iPhone and Meizu M8 have nothing in common really, for good and for bad!

ecsk2 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

Is it worth giving up the removable battery? Is it worth giving up an unlocked phone?

iPhone battery from 3rd party now $20 USD:

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02068

sami_uk · 07-31-2007

hey guys,watsup

this is really big news,but a bit sad bout it not being 3G,still its an awsome fone,but im still thinking of getting the 16GB,will wait and c the reviews bout it wen it comes out

but does nyone know when,is it still supposed to be released at the end of this year and then the 16GB version later on in 2008?

SteveMB93 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by ecsk2

Lets stick to the facts shall we?
Non removable battery gives thinner device, and in fact the iPhone battery is removable just not INTENDED to be by the consumer, there are now 3rd party batteries hitting the market:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/i...t-kit-appears/

And as for how much Apple charges it is NOT OVER $100 but UNDER $100 and to be EXACT it is $79 plus $6.95 shipping:
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/battery/

Why insist on making FALSE STATEMENTS when the FACTS are just a GOOGLE search away!??

Sorry, for some reason I thought it was $100. I guess I was only $15 off. Yes you can get that kit, but that voids your warranty when you open it. And who wants to change out the battery when your other battery is dead when you can just take one out and pop the other one in like the M8? Yes it does make it thinner, but not by much. I think most people would prefer a traditional removable battery and have it a little bit thicker.

SteveMB93 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by ecsk2

iPhone battery from 3rd party now $20 USD:

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02068

Sure, you can get a third party battery with faulty cells that will overheat and rarely even explode.

ecsk2 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

Sorry, for some reason I thought it was $100. I guess I was only $15 off. Yes you can get that kit, but that voids your warranty when you open it. And who wants to change out the battery when your other battery is dead when you can just take one out and pop the other one in like the M8? Yes it does make it thinner, but not by much. I think most people would prefer a traditional removable battery and have it a little bit thicker.

Well if you want a 3rd party battery you can have it for $20.

The non traditional removable battery hasn't made the iPods less popular, they are still the most popular and well known MP3 player nevertheless.

Trust me it is more convinient to not have to carry multiple batteries, the iPhone is in fact with such battery time that you really don't need a 2nd battery.

ecsk2 · 07-31-2007

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

Sure, you can get a third party battery with faulty cells that will overheat and rarely even explode.

Like I have said over and over again you get what you pay for

BTW those batteries that have overheated and exploded recently have all been OEM batteries!

burnfox · 08-01-2007

Note this is a $70 rise with the front camera removed,and battery reduced to 1400mAh(berofe 1500mAh).so it is even more expensive than before.

Err0r · 08-01-2007

Originally Posted by burnfox

Note this is a $70 rise with the front camera removed.so it is even more expensive than before.

Well spotted, I guess the 3/3.5G will be even more expensive.

burnfox · 08-01-2007

Definitely,J.W said M8W the WCDMA edition will be 500CNY more than the M8 2.5G edition.now with the removed front cam back for video call.it will be more than 500CNY.

SteveMB93 · 08-01-2007

Originally Posted by ecsk2

Well if you want a 3rd party battery you can have it for $20.

The non traditional removable battery hasn't made the iPods less popular, they are still the most popular and well known MP3 player nevertheless.

Trust me it is more convinient to not have to carry multiple batteries, the iPhone is in fact with such battery time that you really don't need a 2nd battery.

Yes, but there is a difference. Almost all phones have a removable battery. The iPhone doesn't. I know a lot of people who use their phone a lot and they carry extra batteries. And when your original battery runs down all you have to do is pop the replacement in. You don't have to open up your phone and void the warranty.

SteveMB93 · 08-01-2007

Originally Posted by ecsk2

Like I have said over and over again you get what you pay for

BTW those batteries that have overheated and exploded recently have all been OEM batteries!

In my opinion, I believe that most of them are OEM batteries, but when you think of it there are more OEM batteries out there than 3rd-party batteries. I still believe that most 3rd party batteries are cheap and poorly designed.

aussie_017 · 08-01-2007

In comparison to phones with similar spec the M8 is very cheap, but whats more important is:

Has a launch date been confirmed yet?

When is the 8GB supposed to be coming out?

iN10Se · 08-01-2007

Definetly worth its price, even with the price increase. Let's just hope Meizu sticks to quality building and parts.

ecsk2 · 08-01-2007

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

Yes, but there is a difference. Almost all phones have a removable battery. The iPhone doesn't. I know a lot of people who use their phone a lot and they carry extra batteries. And when your original battery runs down all you have to do is pop the replacement in. You don't have to open up your phone and void the warranty.

Just shows that these types of devices are still developing The fact that a lot of people do something doesn indicate that its the ideal solution, many people drive without their seatbelt on too

No need to void the warranty if you send it in, its not like Apple did this to tease its customers, there are reasons for it!

ecsk2 · 08-01-2007

Originally Posted by SteveMB93

In my opinion, I believe that most of them are OEM batteries, but when you think of it there are more OEM batteries out there than 3rd-party batteries. I still believe that most 3rd party batteries are cheap and poorly designed.

Obviously you're not very familiar with the mobile phone battery industry, there is a lot more non OEM batteries than OEM ones!

08-01-2007

I just translated the specs on the meizu BBS site and there is no info bout the 3.2 meg camera !

Does this 2999 CNY version not come wit the cam module ? That makes it too expensive and a no buy for me

iversonjack · 08-01-2007

I think Meizu is trying very hard to outshine the iPhone in every way possible, and in the meantime found themselves using too much high-end resources... leading to the increase in price and decrease in performances.

I don't know... personally it is hard to say, I have waited for the M8 for ages, the specs seem awesome, but now that the prices are out, I might have second thoughts. Any word on the release of the other versions of the M8?

PS: does the iPhone have a glass screen? and does the M8 have a glass screen?