LG tries to creep you out with phone that feels like human skin
By Donald Melanson 
posted Mar 25th 2008 5:23PM
posted Mar 25th 2008 5:23PM
It's not often we see a cellphone that we're actually a little hesitant to pick up, but LG has managed to pull off that considerable feat with its new LG-SH240 slider, which boasts the rather unique characteristic of a keypad that purportedly feels like real human skin. If that hasn't swayed you away from it, you can also expect the phone to pack a 2 megapixel camera, 3G HSDPA connectivity, and built-in Bluetooth, among other decidedly non-creepy features. You apparently won't be able to pick one up 'round these parts anytime soon though, but those in Korea can grab one now for 400,000 won, or just about $400.
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$400 for a Hannibal phone? no thx. unless of course it's cast-molded off the ass of Natalie Portman
"It places the lotion in the basket."
more like buffalo bill...
Other companies, esp. the Apple Inc., would soon follow suit --- Apple iSkin!!!! Just like Apple copied LG's Prada. XD
Isn't the iskin some type of ipod case?
We're genetically attracted to enjoy the feel of skin, right? You'd get a little blast of pleasure every time you dialed a number. And texting...? Oh baby...
@Mark
How do you think I usually dial?
Ewww... XD
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+ 10 internetz for j00, chewba
Oh man. My pepe is going to be happy!
The LG-Soylent is made out of people!!!!
thats why they cant sell it in the US yet. Korea isn't as stingent on using real flesh fro cell phones. Have you seen their toilet seats? Made of real human skin!
Anyone catch the name used in the pic? "Cyon" is just a bit too close to the fleshbot "Cylon" to not be a bit creepy.
Surprised no one else has ntoiced it before... LG's been usign the Cyon name for an absolute eternity in Korea.
Ewh..
Does it come with it's own line of lotion and moisturizers?
Hope it comes with a box of Band-Aids for those accidental drops..
Huh.... Is it just me, or does that say Cyon err... **CYLON** in front of the phone? Prepare for the toasters!
two words: vibrate mode.
...damn you beat me to it XD
grrr reply system, that was in response to NumberXII in the first post
That's it, engadget! Screw weblogs, move to drupal.
LG usually makes some strong phones and some sexy ones, but this is rather ugly. I am sorry to be harsh but its like there going back in time. Atleast make the screen bigger.
http://www.dailytip.net
So realistic is the PhleshPhone's integument, LG actually equips each unit with starter tubes of Clearasil© and Coppertone© lotions. Not to be left behind, Treo is reportedly rushing to market their knockoff, the Sweaty Palm©...
I have no snarky follow-up pun; that was the best comment of all time.
Here ya go. 'the hairy palm'
I would Existenz version
Perfect opportunity to photoshop "Cyon" into "Cylon" wasted. pff.
Will it blend?
well since it's made to feel similar to flesh, just put your hand in a blender...then let us know how it goes. only use one hand though so you can type your response.
My Fleshlight feels like human skin, too.
hahahahaha
Are those things worth buying?
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Well thats just plain creepy and wrong.
i totally agree
Great- now I won't have to lug around my 3G Real Doll anymore.
Great! Now I won't have to lug around my 3G Real Doll anymore.
They really missed an opportunity to make this flesh-colored.
when I think about you I touch my phone...
How is this news? My Ed Gein designer cell phone cases have been made from human skin for years now.
Great for solo-ecstasy trips.
yeah, ok, in all seriousness,
wtf LG???
i'm guessing you just wanted press
Can the iPhoneSex be far behind?
Reminds me of those Girl Scout Cookies made from real Girl Scouts...
It is also powered by souls, but you don't want to advertise that.
does it need sunscreen?
"Human Skin" is not a uniform sensation anyway...
WOW! HOPE ITS "WET" PROOF FOR THE LADIES
Maybe LG can work on a Robot that "feels" like a woman but without the nagging... Then marriage will go down even further....
Um...eewwww...gross!
this is just sick , not for me
Whee so these keys are from cyber skin the stuff used on top dollar sex toys? Wheee sign me up
Good for LG.
They have taken the first step. Now their phone needs to feel like a real pus!!!
Soon your wife / Girlfriend will be able to be replaced with a LG cell phone!
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It is made from dead North Korean foreskins and was going to be called the wanker.
To frankXchange they did. Instead of putting the buds in your ears they make vibrating buds to put in other body cavities. lmfao Not made by the same company, saw it in one of those catalogues you get in the mail. Man, there's some really nasty shit in those things.
I wonder if you rub that phone if it grows?
One question. Why?????
shape it like a boob and you'll have a million sales. Would you say the feel is more labia majora or labia minor?
The phone is actually made of foreskin ... when you rub it it turns into a laptop.
Soylent Green is PEOPLE
WHO CARES !!!
Hannibal Lechter was the inventor of this.
Thats why they are available in korea, they needed some way to avoid overcrowding in that part of the world, so they made it into entertainment