Retro handset for the iPad is fashion-forward, techno-backward
Here's something very high on the cool scale. The retro-cool Moshi Moshi 01 handset (MM01) can be used with mobile phones, VoIP via USB and yes, iPhones and iPads.Old-timers like me remember back when talking on the phone meant standing next to the wall, tethered (physically, not Bluetooth) to a hunk of plastic and metal, speaking into a bulky handset that hung from a 2- or 3-foot length of cord. The folks at Native Union have brought the sexy back with the MM01. When fitted with the proper adapter, the MM01 can connect to most mobile phones including the iPhone.
Additionally, you can connect it to an iPad (again, with the proper adapter) to use with VoIP apps like Skype. It's like having a telephone at the end of a cookie sheet! Who wouldn't want that?
Seriously, we think this thing is great. For $US29.99, you get the handset and 3.5mm connector jack. Other adapters are sold separately.
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Here's something very high on the cool scale. The retro-cool Moshi Moshi 01 handset (MM01) can be used with mobile phones, VoIP via USB and...
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Isn't the title of this post supposed to be
"Retrosugar"?
in keeping with the editorial policy...
And it's apparently available in basic black.
April 15 2010 at 1:14 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAha, I like the set, if so, I can make a phone call to my family everywhere.
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It's amazing how much more comfortable those are to talk in too. Felt more natural and easier to do the "no hands my shoulder is touching my head" holding the phone method.
April 14 2010 at 9:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyalso, no horrible sweating from keeping a warm device with batteries in your hands, pressed to your face like with all mobiles
April 15 2010 at 2:28 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI thought Apple had disabled microphones in headsets so they wouldn't work with Skype on the iPad. Does anyone know the truth?
April 14 2010 at 9:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWow! Do they make a belt clip for the handset? How could would that be to have that hanging in your side with your iPod in your pocket when you got a call and reached down and grabed the handset as you said "heeeeeelllloo?"
April 14 2010 at 9:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMaybe someone will make a ts22 butt set version...
http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-Networks-Butt-Central-Office/dp/B002EQKTMM
A shoe-phone would be way cooler.
April 14 2010 at 9:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe kids can snicker all they want at having to stand next to the phone, but if the speaker and mike on that handset are half as good as ye olde Bell Model 500, it would almost be worth carrying around. People wouldn't have to shout into their mobiles if everyone had one of these.
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