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A Mobile Phone That Falls Apart?
Fujitsu and DoCoMo have put their collective mobile phone design heads together and come up with something pretty awesome.
A normal mobile phone that splits into screen and keypad modules might seem like something that has you searching for the warranty on your handset, but this idea allows to you to change the functions on the device by rebuilding it each time, says Akihabara News.
The screen module deals with video and multimedia, while the keypad houses all the boring (3G etc) connectivity bits.
Connection crazy
The keypad is touch sensitive so can be configured to control a big range of functions, like music playback etc. It connects to the screen module through Bluetooth, so you can wave it around like you just don't care and still use it.
The screen re-attaches to the keypad using magnets... depending on where you stick it, you'll get different functions, such as video player when stuck horizontally, or make it look like a standard flip phone for... well, phone things.
Although it's unlikely to ever see the light of day (damn you, concepts!) this is a device that shows the direction of mobile phones isn't exclusively touchscreen at least!
source:
techradar
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Posted: 2008-09-30 13:50:54
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God that's awesome!
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Posted: 2008-09-30 17:13:02
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It does solve a lot of problems, its like all form-factors in one.
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Posted: 2008-09-30 17:47:56
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Id be a bit pissed off if that was my phone! Kept disconnecting everytime I took it out the glovebox/pocket.
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Posted: 2008-10-01 00:09:55
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From here - [http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-16781-CEATEC%202008%20Live%20%3A%20Nice%20advanced%20concept%20from%20Docomo%20and%20Fujitsu.html]
"What’s so special?
According to David, their advanced concept will allow you to configure your mobile as you want. Actually, your mobile can be split in two parts (screen and keyboard). The screen features all software (as the video function), while the keyboard communication, radio functions (3G, network…)
The keypad is a touchpad that can used horizontally or vertically…Why? You’ll be able to stick (with a magnet) this part on the side of the screen for a Willcom D4 form factor, or stick it at the bottom of the phone for a standard mobile phone.
Communication between both parts is done through Bluetooth. Of course both parts can be used separately to listen to music (and other part, to) watch video...."
I hope they sell replacement parts if you lose a piece
Thieves would have a hard time too, imagine flicking your bag and making off with one piece
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Posted: 2008-10-02 08:03:14
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Totaly cool idea,the magnets would have to be quite strong i guess, but then that might be a hassle when you try to dismantle it again...
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Posted: 2008-10-02 08:14:48
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I really don't see the point to this thread! It brings nothing new to the table!
Nokia have been making devices that fall apart for years now!
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Posted: 2008-10-02 08:41:57
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LOL nanu
then again my 3310 wouldnt fall apart no matter what I did with it.
Still use it sometimes now and the eyes feel weird for a bit adjusting to the display, but I love it
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Posted: 2008-10-02 09:29:49
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