Keepin' it real fake, part CCXXXVIII: Palm Pre knockoff doesn't know what it wants to be when it grows up

Yes, this was only a matter of time, and we're a little surprised we didn't see one earlier. Regardless, this is the Palm Pre knockoff we've been waiting for. Seemingly called just iPhone +QWERTY -- this KIRF is being marketed as just that -- a real business phone with a hybrid identity blending the BlackBerry and the iPhone. And really, that's not too bad of a description for this little dude, we guess. Boasting analog TV, Bluetooth, and an FM radio, it runs the much-loved OPhone operating system, and can be had for 600 RMP (about $88). There are two more shots after the break. Hit the read link for a full peek.

[Via PMP Today]

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 9th 2009 2:01PM]

Do they offer a knockoff touchstone accessory for it too?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 9th 2009 2:02PM]

Do they offer a knockoff touchstone accessory for it too?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 9th 2009 2:55PM]

is it me or does that keyboard look like it has more room than the real Pre? (:
$88 I'd buy it if I were with AT&T.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 9th 2009 3:43PM]

If the keyboard has more room, that should be a plus. But im still debating on getting the 8520.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 9th 2009 6:16PM]

Anyone know if this has 3G support and where to buy one?! The real Pre is taking far too long to get to Australia!!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 9th 2009 11:59PM]

I actually like the form factor better than the actual Pre since this knockoff looks like it doesn't have the sharp edges like the Pre. And like someone else said, it looks like the keyboard may have more room than the Pre.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 10th 2009 5:17AM]

actually,if the Kirf's had a good OS running on these things, we would be screwed.......and yes,this Kirf keyboard has more room than the actual palm pre.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 10th 2009 9:18AM]

OH··· “ShanZhai”=Grenade