It was only a matter of time before the BlackBerry Z10 clones started to come out of China. This one was found on eBay, running Android 4.0. As you might expect, the specs aren't exactly impressive: 1 GHz processor, 256 MB of RAM, 2 megapixel camera, and an 800 x 480 3.5-inch display. Quad-band GSM is supported for 850/900/1800/1900 MHz through twin SIM slots, plus Wi-Fi b/g/n. At least you get some earbuds with the thing.
Bidding sits at around $56 so far, and it's hard not to be tempted to bid out of sheer morbid curiosity. Exactly how badly could this thing run? How much like a real Z10 could this feel like?
Now we've got to keep our eyes out for some Q10 and Q5 knock-offs...
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