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CES 2008 DVICE TV: Neonode N2 is a Pint-sized iPhone
Neonode was showing off its N2 phone at CES 2008, a pint-sized cell phone that claims to out do the iPhone when it comes to touch screens. The Windows-based N2 has "gesture control" that is sort of like the iPhone's but is supposedly better because its optical touch technology is not heat dependent like the iPhone's touch screen (meaning you don't have to take off your gloves in winter to use it), and it uses both horizontal and vertical "sweeping" gestures for navigation.
The Neonode has a footprint smaller than a credit card and weighs a scant 60 grams. But it won't be available in the US until the second quarter of 2008 and pricing has not been set yet, and Neonode has yet to announce a carrier deal.
By chikodasea at 8:03 AM ON 01/09/08
Sounds like a winner since I have a "violent streak." :) BTW, 3.6 grams is an eighth of an ounce.
By moviedemon at 8:14 AM ON 01/10/08
The touch screen on an iPhone is "heat dependent" to keep you from brushing up against it and accidentally deleting your address book or calling your mother - it's there on purpose. I could care less about iPhones (or any other distraction that causes people to drive like idiots) but you really have to be amused when a competing product is lacking a useful feature like that and then tries to spin it into a positive thing... how many people are really going to try to dial a tiny phone with their gloves on?!?
By TBlueMax at 8:26 AM ON 01/10/08
"The Neonode has a footprint smaller than a credit card and weighs a scant 60 grams." Interesting. What is the battery life?
By gafferdan at 10:04 AM ON 01/10/08
The iphone has a price range from $400.00 to $600.00, what do you think this "little" thing will come in at. I'm like the average Joe. I'm about 2 or 3 gens back in phone tech and I have to try and get that on eBay. But check any kid (that's from the age of 10-20 years) and they have the latest tech.
By coonass at 11:47 AM ON 01/10/08
I paid a whole $20 US for my Boost cell phone (the Target store where I bought it was closing). I pay about $20 every two months for air time, prepaid, no unpleasant surprises. Features that the iPhone completely lacks, and is unlikely to have anytime soon. I'm a happy man.
By coonass at 11:51 AM ON 01/10/08
Oh, yeah, and now there are viruses you can only get if you have an iPhone...
By madking at 7:12 PM ON 12/03/08
does this phone really work? How much does it cost and at what stores can yuo find it at?
By Anonymous at 7:15 PM ON 12/03/08
cn you read this. I am not typing my e-mail or screen name and I am checking if it works. I am not allowed to put in my e-mail. See ya!
By madking at 7:18 PM ON 12/03/08
can you get it on e-bay? I will check and tell ya'll later. Happy Holidays.
-madking
By madking at 7:33 PM ON 12/03/08
It is at e-bay for $279.99. I am not willing to spend that much on a tiny phone. I searched almost all stores and no Neonode! if you have a place please send back on this site. thanks!
-madking
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