Ever since Apple released their G3 “Phatty” iPod Nanos, we were wondering when Chinese copycats would release a version for the underprivileged. The wait is no more, because the new Phatty Clones are here! To be honest, and even if it’s only on the outside, this time the clones actually look quite good.

Shenzhen’s YJL announces U2-C, a MP3 player equipped with a 1.8 inch color TFT screen that also does video, voice recording and FM radio. Press the buttons hard enough and it will also display eBooks (READ: .txt files), pictures and allow you to modify the screen brightness.

No worries on availability, it’s only a matter of time before Chinese eBay sellers will stock 1GB versions of this player and sell them as 8GB. Happy bidding!

[Via Alibaba]