LG tries to creep you out with phone that feels like human skin

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.

[Via Register Hardware]

[phanbouy @ Mar 25th 2008 5:30PM]

$400 for a Hannibal phone? no thx. unless of course it's cast-molded off the ass of Natalie Portman

[NumberXII @ Mar 25th 2008 5:47PM]

"It places the lotion in the basket."

[Matt @ Mar 25th 2008 5:58PM]

more like buffalo bill...

[MPman @ Mar 25th 2008 8:07PM]

Other companies, esp. the Apple Inc., would soon follow suit --- Apple iSkin!!!! Just like Apple copied LG's Prada. XD

[linuxamp @ Mar 25th 2008 9:02PM]

Isn't the iskin some type of ipod case?

[Chebwa @ Mar 25th 2008 5:32PM]

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...

[Chebwa @ Mar 25th 2008 5:35PM]

@Mark

How do you think I usually dial?

[Aguiluz @ Mar 25th 2008 5:45PM]

Ewww... XD



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[Phoenix @ Mar 26th 2008 9:14AM]

+ 10 internetz for j00, chewba

[RK @ Mar 25th 2008 5:36PM]

Oh man. My pepe is going to be happy!

[Brent @ Mar 25th 2008 5:38PM]

The LG-Soylent is made out of people!!!!

[retro77 @ Mar 25th 2008 5:40PM]

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!

[Jamus @ Mar 25th 2008 5:42PM]

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.

[Jamar @ Mar 25th 2008 10:22PM]

Surprised no one else has ntoiced it before... LG's been usign the Cyon name for an absolute eternity in Korea.

[Christian A. Strømmen @ Mar 25th 2008 5:48PM]

Ewh..

[ShadowMaker @ Mar 25th 2008 5:48PM]

Does it come with it's own line of lotion and moisturizers?

[PhilxBefore @ Mar 25th 2008 5:48PM]

Hope it comes with a box of Band-Aids for those accidental drops..

[masternave @ Mar 25th 2008 5:52PM]

Huh.... Is it just me, or does that say Cyon err... **CYLON** in front of the phone? Prepare for the toasters!

[gordon @ Mar 25th 2008 5:56PM]

two words: vibrate mode.

[Matt @ Mar 25th 2008 5:59PM]

...damn you beat me to it XD

[Matt @ Mar 25th 2008 6:00PM]

grrr reply system, that was in response to NumberXII in the first post

[ethana2 @ Mar 25th 2008 6:22PM]

That's it, engadget! Screw weblogs, move to drupal.

[fenix @ Mar 25th 2008 6:22PM]

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

[For2itous @ Mar 25th 2008 6:28PM]

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©...

[Ryan Trevisol @ Mar 26th 2008 8:06AM]

I have no snarky follow-up pun; that was the best comment of all time.

[jmiday @ Mar 27th 2008 4:22PM]

Here ya go. 'the hairy palm'

[Fox @ Mar 25th 2008 6:28PM]

I would Existenz version

[Pierre @ Mar 25th 2008 6:52PM]

Perfect opportunity to photoshop "Cyon" into "Cylon" wasted. pff.

[Fed @ Mar 25th 2008 6:54PM]

Will it blend?

[tha-don @ Mar 25th 2008 9:41PM]

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.

[vileta2 @ Mar 25th 2008 7:50PM]

My Fleshlight feels like human skin, too.

hahahahaha

[Michael @ Mar 28th 2008 6:55PM]

Are those things worth buying?

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[vileta2 @ Mar 28th 2008 7:26PM]

Only worth every penny.

[tojfs7931 @ Mar 25th 2008 8:01PM]

Well thats just plain creepy and wrong.

[tristan @ Mar 25th 2008 8:42PM]

i totally agree

[celerysword @ Mar 25th 2008 9:24PM]

Great- now I won't have to lug around my 3G Real Doll anymore.

[celerysword @ Mar 25th 2008 9:25PM]

Great! Now I won't have to lug around my 3G Real Doll anymore.

[skim @ Mar 25th 2008 9:41PM]

They really missed an opportunity to make this flesh-colored.

[happy_penguin @ Mar 25th 2008 10:05PM]

when I think about you I touch my phone...

[Hardcore @ Mar 25th 2008 10:06PM]

How is this news? My Ed Gein designer cell phone cases have been made from human skin for years now.

[Reader @ Mar 25th 2008 10:31PM]

Great for solo-ecstasy trips.

[Joseph @ Mar 25th 2008 11:07PM]

yeah, ok, in all seriousness,

wtf LG???

i'm guessing you just wanted press

[frankXchange @ Mar 26th 2008 3:42AM]

Can the iPhoneSex be far behind?

[Idlemind @ Mar 26th 2008 10:51AM]

Reminds me of those Girl Scout Cookies made from real Girl Scouts...

[Ubuntu 7.10 WindowsXP @ Mar 26th 2008 10:51AM]

It is also powered by souls, but you don't want to advertise that.

[Bandit79 @ Mar 26th 2008 2:19PM]

does it need sunscreen?

[Bishr @ Mar 26th 2008 5:53PM]

"Human Skin" is not a uniform sensation anyway...

[BAMA @ Mar 28th 2008 2:46PM]

WOW! HOPE ITS "WET" PROOF FOR THE LADIES

[Hummer 1 is the only one @ Mar 28th 2008 3:09PM]

Maybe LG can work on a Robot that "feels" like a woman but without the nagging... Then marriage will go down even further....

[Lori @ Mar 28th 2008 3:24PM]

Um...eewwww...gross!