Finally, A Phone That Only Dials 1-900 Numbers

Mark Wilson — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EDT

We've searched far and wide, and at long last, we've found a phone that won't make any pesky normal phone calls. OK, technically it won't make any phone calls, but let's not harp on details.

Hotline is an adult novelty, aka repackaged children's toy that didn't sell well and/or offended the public. Here's how the magic happens:

Hotline ["calls"] direct to your favourite 1900 number!!! Press to listen to one of the lovely ladies. Speak to Sunshine, Bambi and they will get you hot! 2 x AA Battery Included

While I'm sure that Sunshine and Bambi are quite charming, nothing kills the mood set by low bitrate dirty talk like knowing you've gotta hunt down some AAs. Am I right? $19. [Aussie Gadgets via Nerd Approved]

$20 Disposable Cell Phones Coming to Europe

Elaine Chow — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Phone maker Hop-on Inc. apparently found success at CTIA in Las Vegas with its disposable cell-phone concept, a $20 (13 euros) phone with no LCD screen that can be thrown away or recycled after use. The company said on Thursday that a European distributor has purchased 10,000 of the phones for an initial test run. The phone uses a Texas Instruments chip set and works on the 900/1800 MHz frequency.

Hop-On markets the phone as an ideal choice for kids, teens, seniors, and world travelers. If you ask me, it also sounds like a good option for anyone who... well... may not want the government tracking their activities, if you know what I mean. [Telecoms.com]

Gizmodo: 1900

Finally, A Phone That Only Dials 1-900 Numbers

$20 Disposable Cell Phones Coming to Europe