When Retro Meets Modern Technology
May 31, 2009 by Scott Wharton
Filed under Electronics
Are you one of those “retro” types that enjoy the finer things in life like giant vinyl records, old gas guzzling cars the size of small boats and Radio Shack TRS-80’s? If so, then this might be perfect for you. So you are the retro type, but you still need to keep up with the times.
Retro Mobile Handset
Everyone has a mobile phone these days. You probably won’t find a retro cellular phone the size of an encyclopedia to strap to your belt, but here’s something that might just make you feel better about using your mobile phone.
This retro (have I said “retro” enough times yet) looking handset and cord simply plugs in to the 2mm jack outlet on your mobile phone that you would normally use for a hands-free set. When people see you using this they will either think that you’re really cool or just absolutely crazy. Does it work with all phones? No. However, you can find adapters to fit most phones. A button on the handset answers and ends the call. If you want to go cordless, they also have a bluetooth handset .
You can find the corded retro handset at Thinkgeek.com for $29.99. Sure that may seem rather expensive, but that’s the price you pay to look cool, right?
