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Motorola PVOT, the new age of Crank Calling...

Posted May 07, 2006 at 08:38AM by Michael K. Listed in: Cellular Phones
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Designer Andre Minoli has designed what is being dubbed, the beginning of 'Crank Call' phones. This unit, called the Motorola PVOT is designed for use in developing countries, however its design could become a common place in MEDC's (More Economically Developed Countries). Essentually what this is, is a wind-able phone which proves 1 minute of call time with every 25 turns of the handle. The display is a simple 125 x 125 one, which can display large numbers. The Keypad looks equally stylish, with a 'honeycomb' style. There is no word on whether this will enter production or possible costs etc.

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   by Razing (Unregistered) - 2006-05-07
 » I WANT ONE!!!
Preferably without the whole cranking thing... But, damn, that phone is sexy!

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   by dreamer (Unregistered) - 2006-05-11
 » kewl
it does look greatç
but I don't think the cranking will be obligatory, it's most likely in the case hat your batteries are dead.

   by Andre Minoli (Unregistered) - 2006-05-14
 » hey its me the designer.
appreciate your comments. Kewl your exactly right on that function.

im still a little shocked of how my work ended up online overnight in over 20 blogs. i never submited.

I dont work for motorola, although i did get feedback from several motorola designers during the design process.
The PVOT is part of my student portfolio, so there are no plans for production. however if it were real, the black one would be targeted at no more than 15$

Thank you

Andre Minoli
www.andreminoli.com



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