Steampunk mobile phone

Computers & Mobile
Steampunk mobile phone
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Silly, but nonetheless cool, steampunk telephone. The coolest thing is the punch cards you use to call a number. Okay, that’s also the silliest thing about it. As Apartment Therapy says, it would give new meaning to the term “calling card.” I hope one of those dials displays signal strength.

Steampunk Cell Phone Takes Tech Backwards

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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