Since my retirement, I have decided to give myself something for my birthday. A month before the celebration day, I purchase something that I really like and wrap it up in a bright-color paper with a small tag that reads, “To: Omar, From: Omar”. Last year I gave myself a digital camera. This year, I included three items; all of them related to technology. Even though I’m aging at a pretty fast rate, I still love to play around with gadgets. I don’t believe that “old dogs can’t learn new tricks.” It isn’t true at all.
These are my three birthday technological presents. I plan to use them intensely starting today. Here we go.
A Chinese clone of the ubiquitous 3G Apple iPhone - 16 GB (Model A1241):
After unwrapping the cellphone, I found out it was a perfect clone of the Apple iPhone. On the back, in very small letters, is a legend that reads, “Designed by Apple” and the model number. Using this number I searched the Web and found it was the real thing. Since the box didn’t include a manual, I downloaded three Apple manuals in PDF format from the Internet:
- iPhone User Guide
- iPhone Finger Tip Guide
- iPhone 3 G Important Product Information Guide
Yesterday afternoon I charged the phone and today should start understanding how it works. I have a lot of reading to do, before I start making or taking calls. It’s such a cute darling. Let’s take a look at this stimulating gadget.
Photograph of my three birthday presents neatly wrapped in bright red paper. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
Photograph of the front side of the phone's black carton box. Notice how much it resembles the authentic Apple box. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
View of one of the sides of the cell phone box. It shows the different features of the gadget. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
Some of the main features of this Chinese clone are:
- WiFi wireless Internet
- Imitating digital TV
- Bluetooth version 2.0
- Super large display screen size 2.8″ QVGA
- FM Radio
- Flat PDA screen & handwriting input
- Dual camera with flash
- Network frequency GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900/850
- Dual Sim Dual Standby
- Media MP3/MP4 video player
A sideways view of the slim consumer electronic appliance. The resemblance with the iPhone is amazing. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
Photograph of the Apple iPhone Chinese clone. You can see the reflection of my camera on the screen. Sorry about that. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
Photograph of the reverse of the cell phone. Notice that it looks exactly like the original Apple iPhone. It's amazing how Chinese technology has advanced over the years. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
Photograph of the Kingston DataTraveler 4GB flash drive. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
Picture of the new Web-Cam to enhance my Skype's conversations. I've dreamed of having something like this for a long time. I plan to install it this afternoon. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
Photograph of the Cable & Wireless communication chip. My cell phone number is 6667-4990, as you can see from the picture. (Credit: ©Omar Upegui R.)
These are my new technological babies. Technology is moving so fast, it’s exciting to be alive in this new Millennium. It was a very rewarding Birthday. Thank you for the many encouraging messages received. Good Day.
