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Willcom unveils its 33-gram WX03A, a phone-accessory phone?
You can't get more niche than a phone accessory that's also a phone, but that's exactly what Japanese network Willcom has got here in the miniscule WX03A "strap phone" -- a candy-bar handset that attaches to another phone. The device weighs in just 33g, crammed in a 32 x 70mm frame boasting a thickness of 10.5mm -- which, as you can see, compares favorably with a packet of curiously-named Japanese mints. With the space at a premium, features are very thin on the ground; no Bluetooth, memory card slot or even email functionality. There is, however, an infrared connection (for exchanging contacts), microUSB port, headphone socket and a battery capable of 300 hours standby. Those genuinely interested in carrying two handsets can pick one up in December, and we hope to see in-the-wild pictures of lop-sided, dual-phone nunchucks soon after.
Crapgadget CES edition, round 1: the Mini Phone
The Mini Phone. Just like a regular landline phone, but a little bit smaller.
Bluetooth Mini Phone provides alternative to ear-worn headsets
Let's be honest, Bluetooth headsets can garner awkward stares when used in public, but it's understandable if you're not keen on flashing that new iPhone whilst creeping home in the wee hours of the morning. Blazing to the rescue is the Bluetooth Mini Phone, which pairs up to your handset and goes nicely around your neck. Essentially, you can answer your phone calls with this wee, retro-influenced gizmo rather than whipping your mobile out, and while the utility here is certainly debatable, those sold on the idea can snap one up (when it returns to stock) for £24.99 ($50).[Via Textually]
