Note: Information extract from DYE_SLayer of Meizu Forum (link here)

Meizu

What is the Meizu M8?

Meizu M8 (aka MiniOne) is a phone, sorta looking like the Apple iPhone, with about the same features and others (according to Popular Science Magazine, it has been dubbed the "iPhone Clone").












What are the specs?

Specs were released sometime in May. Here they are in english (from Meizu Me):

Dimensions: 105mm x 58mm x 11.8mm (H x W x T)

Band: GSM+EDGE(M8)，WCDMA/HSDPA/GSM/EDGE(M8 w)

Processor: ARM11 667MHz + Video Codec

Display: 3.32", 16600K, 720x480 pixel resolution, Touchscreen TFT LCD

PC Interface: USB 2.0 Ultra Fast Data Transfer

Flash Memory: 4, 8 or 16GB of built-in basic Memory

Operating System: Windows CE for Meizu M8 (Based on Windows CE6.0)

Video Playback: AVI, MPEG-2, RM(VB), MPEG-4/H.263/H.264 at 30FPS

Camera: 3.0 MPx camera on back. Supports auto-focus, no flash.

Battery: 1500 mAh Li-ion

Support For:
GSM + SCDMA Networks (3G & 3.5G to come later)
Bluetooth 2.0
Wi-Fi
TV-out
Line-out
Video Conferencing
USB Host / OTG
GPS (Add-on)
Additional Features:
Light sensor allowing the phone to automatically adjust screen brightness in accordance to the lightning in the environment.
Tilt and movement recognizing sensor that will allow it to auto-adjust screen orientation in accordance to tilting. It can also recognize movements (ie. shaking), a feature which can be used for games.
NEW!! In a Meizu news conference, an agent at the conference posted a picture of a powerpoint presentation. It suggests that the MiniOne will have the following features:

-Video camera funtion
-picure function
-TV output
-games
-external keyboard function
-USB Host
-"DMB" (i don't know what this is)
-LINE-IN function, possibly for microphones
-GPS function
-Wireless internet
-Bluetooth

When will the phone be released???

The M8 exact release date is unknown. However final prototypes have been created and is the phone in production. Marketing and packaging are being designed (unconfirmed). We can expect it on the market sometime in the late 4th quarter of 2007 (rumors said December 8, 2007) to 2Q of 2008.

How much will the phone be?

UPDATED: There will be three versions: a 4gb, 8gb, and 16gb.

4GB - 2000 CNY (about RM900)
8GB - 2500 CNY (about RM1120)
16GB - 3500 CNY (about RM1600)

Will the M8 work outside of China?!?!?

Yes, since the M8 will be using GSM, which US service provider AT&T Cingular and T-Mobile use. I'm not so sure of Europe but they use T-Mobile as well (I think). There is a SIM card slot in the back of the phone (confirmed here: http://www.meizu.com/bbs/dispbbs.asp?board...=544644&page=1)

Latest News (24th May 2008):
A month ago, Meizu CEO Jack Wong announced that the user interface was to be redesigned by eico design, a well-known Chinese design firm that has worked with the likes of Lenovo, Google and Phillips.

Earlier today, Jack confidently released a few photos of the new, redesigned UI for his fans on the Meizu BBS. (Source from http://www.meizume.com/)

This post has been edited by hocksoo: Jun 2 2008, 10:15 PM

wow... nice price with nice spec

Just wonder why China people love unoriginal stuffs? Can't they just come out something original since they've accumilated so much experiences by copying so many phones?

However this should beat the hell out of the iPhone with all those superb specs! Too bad no flash...

...still scare the battery explode thing lar...

Well, I dun mind copy. Although in fact Meizu did produce your product plan before iPhone launch.
For me, as long the product is great and spec is good.

I think finger tough phone is going to be the trend for coming years. Nokia, SE both ald have their own design in place and should show their own touch screen phone next year.

have been waiting for meizu to launch and available for freaking long time. its probably the best copy for iphone which features most of iphone spec but better too. with that price i doubt people will resist the temptation too..


This post has been edited by Seaedge: Dec 15 2007, 08:50 PM

This is MEIZU man, not those damn clones we saw before, not those apple clone, Zen clone, blah blah.

First to praise is that it must have a very very superb sound quality, can put Ipod touch in shame I'm sure.

Miezu is off my list, looks like a big copy cat, who cares if their product has quality. MEIZU copycat!

actually hearing the name oledi turn me off instantly.

This post has been edited by eddychstu: Dec 15 2007, 09:13 PM

an imitation / copycat it still an imitation / copy cat.

is the brand meizu good?
china brand...hnmm..

some 1 prove me wrong? wel, jus wana find out more info..

meizu is actually a popular brand of PMP in the audiophile world...

weird that they suddenly made a mobile phone

haha... I like iPhone... but i dun like the size... this M8 size look well fit for me...

wah..if cheaper i dun mind to get one even 'copycat' haha

They are quite a brand company in China. They made MP3 player. I think you can find a lot of Meizu MP3 player in market here or even in lowyat forum.

Copycat or not, as long it is better than the original, then it is still great. At least they make a version that even better and affortable...

This post has been edited by hocksoo: Dec 15 2007, 09:32 PM

well its made from Meizu..

which is a highly reputable brand in making DAPs and PMPs for its high audio quality and file format support including FLAC and WAV and other stuff...

so dun think it'll explode in ur hands unlike other china clones lol...

thx bro!
m reading the article bout this phone now..

yeah. can play mp3s..mp4s..have 3mp camera sumore have autofocus. if got wifi sure can pawn iphone d. lol

Ya, there is WIFI...

not without the pinch and zoom, coverart flow, and the numerous supports and applications made worldwide in the iphone.

Got wi-fi? then go fast2 bulk order. i dont mind dun have pinchy2,flowy2 stuff,and support n apps worldwide.haha..btw, iphone got many addon apps?

meizu reli produce hih quality product unlike other china clone
but y this time meizu started copy iphone design??