I lost my cell phone in a cab at Internet Telephony Conference and Expo so I've been meaning to "shop around" for a new one. But with some recent home repairs, a baby on the way (plus purchasing all the baby amenities), have to buy an SUV, etc. etc. I've decided I shouldn't blow $700 on a HP iPAQ hw6515 (left image). So I email a fellow gadget freak, Evan Koblentz (owner of a Treo 650), who also happens to run the popular Computer Collector Newsletter (covers the hobby of collecting old computers.) and I say to Evan:
I see promos for free cell phones if you sign up for 2 years.
For instance, this phone: http://www.nokiausa.com/phones/6010
I think I'm going to hold off on getting a Treo or Windows Mobile phone. Need to buy baby stuff.
So any recommendations for a cheap or even free cell phone? I never look at the low-range phones - I like the expensive gadget ones that cost $300-$800.
Never one to be at a loss for sarcasm, he writes back:
Here ya go! http://news.com.com/Build-it-yourself+cell+phones...
I can see in the text of the URL these keywords - "build it yourself cell phones", so already I know what I am in for when I visit the link. The recent CNet article begins:
Surj Patel is building his own cell phone, bit by soldered bit.
It's not easy. It starts with parts that cost around $400. Then Patel and his partner, Deva Seetharam, have to write code to run on the tiny Linux-based computer that he's hoping will serve as the brains of his new phone.
So why bother? After all, it's not like cell phones are hard to find or terribly expensive.
Patel says he has lost patience with even the slimmest Motorolas and most advanced Nokias. <more...>
While a cool concept, I don't think I'm ready to "build my own cell phone". A cool article though!
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hello my nameis Scott and i'm very interested in building my own cell phone.could you send me info on this
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i want to build my own cell because my cousin broke my other cell and it will take me 9 months to buy my own cell.
my name is daniel i dont have a cell phone and i cant afford one but i am intrested in making my own can you please send me the infomation to make my own i am begging
I do admit this may be a good idea....would love to have some more info on building a cell phone..experimenting..and so forth..
Hi,
I'm very interested in building my own cellphone, can you send me information.
Thanks
Hi
I find this very interesting as I am designing an early warning device that will need a cell phone to send signal. Please send me information on your cell phone project.
Hi,
My name is Walid and i like to make my own cellphone because my other cellphone was stoling and i don't want to spend another 400 on a new mobile. can you send me some more information.
hi, I'm artus, and I am a gadget-freak. very interrested in you cell phone project. would you please send me info? I appreciate a lot!
hey can u send me the link to make my own cell phone....thanks =-)
Hello, I also have a HP iPAQ and would be absolutely lost without it. I know you were discussing making your own phone but I have some advise that may help. I use a lost and found recovery service called TrackItBack, when I lost my phone they returned it back to me for free. I recommend using this service whether you use a low-range phone or one that costs $700. Congratulations on the new baby!!!!
i also like to make a cell phone on my own.can u give me the links or ideas to make it.
I'am interested in make my own cell phone two.
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hello my name is nicole freitas and i am actually looking for somebody to build me a cell phone. Its a totally new model never heard of. I have already patent my idea but the cell phone itself will be complicated to make. The exterior design will need to be done by a professional I believe. The only problem is i have no idea on who to contact about helping me on my project. I know this website is for people who want to create cell phones themselves. However i thought maybe somebody visiting the site or who manages it can give me a hand or some advice.
You contact me at Nicolef1987@yahoo.com
Nice article!!!
Hello my name is Bradley Gibson and I have read all of your posting asking how to build your own cell phone and the answer to this all depends on how well you know mobile phone technology. A cell phone is a very simple project to build, I am building one now which is almost finished. but you have to understand how a mobile phone works before you can build one. The only advice I can give you all is research how a mobile phone functions.
oh, cool,am gonna get it.
Please can you send me information about building my own cell phone. I look forward to reading your information. Thank You Gary
i have an idea for a new cell phon eand would like to knwo how to get it out on the market could you help me.
im a proffesial ball player but i keep losing my phone when im playing its eitheir lost stolen or in the water on the beach so how can i up witha hot model but protective phone!
I have a very cheap samsung u350. I would like to have that information. congrats on new baby, i have 2
hi, I am nile. I want to build a mobile phone. Can you please help me.
how can i use any phone for the " straight talk " deal at walmart ?