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Freedom Phone: How simple is too simple?
The Freedom Phone is a concept by designer Vadim Kibardin for travelers looking for a pre-paid phone to use while abroad. It's lightweight and sleek and has all of the information you need to know about it, such as your own number or dialing codes, printed on the back.
I'm entirely for gadgets that keep things simple yet functional. I've never used the FM/AM tuning on any MP3 player I've ever owned, and I'm one of those curmudgeons who doesn't like to mix cameras and phones. But I can readily imagine a few features that may make the Freedom Phone just a touch more friendly, like a small screen to see what numbers I've dialed (international dialing has rather long strings of numbers, after all), or a detachable card on the back so I can easily access my phone's information while talking to someone.
Vadim Kibardin, via Yanko Design
By zenbrane at 10:11 AM ON 01/04/08
I don't really use the camera feature on my phone. I think product integration should be done very carefully. And when in doubt, keep it simple. But I love to listen to the radio, so the radio feature on my mp3 is essential.
By Guintu at 5:44 PM ON 01/05/08
Its an interesting idea. I remember when phones didn't have screens on them, and it may be a good thing because it would make for better battery life.
I use my camera phone sometimes but I hate the radio so I didn't buy one with an MP3 player. When ever I read a review about an MP3 player and the reviewer says "con: doesn't have an FM radio" I always roll my eyes. Thats the reason I got an MP3 player so I wouldn't have to listen to the radio.
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Its an interesting idea. I remember when phones didn't have screens on them, and it may be a good thing because it...More »