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

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.

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

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

Ya, there is WIFI...

Well, to be fair, iPhone now can record video and can even record in high quality using 3rd party app. See here.

Meizu M8 will available next year but not sure can buy it from local retail shop. The reason I put this phone up here in this forum is to create interest among lowyat forumer and hope more and more ppl know abt it. Hope it will create high demand and someone will bring this phone to Malaysia and sell it...

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Added on December 16, 2007, 2:49 amThere are 2 cameras in the phone. One in front, which is 0.3MP, another at the back, which is 3MP.

This post has been edited by hocksoo: Dec 16 2007, 02:50 AM

The phone will only launch next year around second quarter. So you will have to wait and hope it will sell here...

Haha... you guy should let the law decide whether Meizu is copycat. For us, the consumer, we just look at whether the product is good and whether we like it. If you like M8, then you just like the product and not because it is iphone like.

But I think there will be many similiar phone like IPhone coming out soon, from SE or Nokia. IPhone just bring out the trend.

For IPhone supporter, I can understand why they angry at those similiar product that sell at lower price. Because this take away the uniqueness of IPhone they enjoy.

I sent an email to Meizu enquire about the M8 sales to Malaysia and this is the feedback:

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Dear Hock Soo,

Thanks for your email and attention on Meizu.

Mini One mobile phone is under development now, and expected to be released around Q2 of next year and we are looking forward to selling it to Malaysia . We'll keep you posted on our progress.
Thanks and best regards,
Ella Wong
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Meizu Technology Co., Ltd.
Add: Meizu Tech Bldg., Technology & Innovation Coast, Tangjia Bay, Zhuhai 519085, Guangdong, China
Tel: (86-756) 6116261 Fax: (86-756) 6116250
E-mail : market@meizu.com
Website : www.meizu.com

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This post has been edited by hocksoo: Dec 17 2007, 05:28 PM

If Meizu M8 able to launch their product next year to all over asia, I will say Apple will suffer a lot due to their agreement with AT & T. Since IPhone is not officially supported in Asia. Meizu will gain upper hand in the market against Apple.

If I am Meizu, I will do a lot of marketing campaign in Asia before launch and gain market interest since IPhone not able to enter the Asia market officially. By the time Apple able to offically sell IPhone in Asia, Meizu ald gain most of the market share and with this price, it will be hard for IPhone sales.

It will only release Q2 if next year. Currently not sure how to get it in Malaysia but I have email Meizu on this and they will update me on this.

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Added on January 14, 2008, 11:19 amNew update. Refer to first page.

- New picture release
- Meizu M8 support 3G.
- Estimate release date 20th June 2008.

This post has been edited by hocksoo: Jan 14 2008, 11:19 AM