Category Archives: New York Times
The Cost of a Fake
The previous New York Times post regarding shanzhai phones had one key aspect that deserves its own post….the cost of making a fake phone. First, take a look at the figure below from the NYT article. It costs a grand … Continue reading
Filed under Mediatek (MTK), New York Times
Slide-show – In China, Knockoff Cellphones Are a Hit
To make it easier I decided to post a few of the pictures from the NY Times slide-show directly to allow you to get a visual introduction to the shanzhai phone industry. Check out the above link for the full … Continue reading
Filed under Apple, iPhone, New York Times
In China, Knockoff Cellphones Are a Hit
This New York Times article from 28 April 2009 is a good primer for anyone new to the topic of shanzhai phones. The phone’s sleek lines and touch-screen keyboard are unmistakably familiar. So is the logo on the back. But … Continue reading
Filed under Mediatek (MTK), New York Times
