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Mid-Century Cellular

NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET


As cell phones get ever smaller, the tactile joy of talking into a solid ergonomic handset with easy-to-hear sound quality is quickly becoming a fond memory. Use this Novophone handset to talk on the go without sacrificing style and comfort. The authentic coiled wire is long enough to let your cell sit comfortably in your pocket while you talk. The slightly retro handset plugs into most standard 2 1/2-millimeter cell phone headset jacks and lets you chat comfortably while turning heads. Plugs into standard 2.5 mm mobile phone headset jack, most Motorola, Blackberry and LG phones. Nokia, most Sony/Ericsson and Siemens phones, and some Samsung, Blackberry, and iPhones work with the proper adapter. Made in China and assembled in the USA.

This item has been discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
$35.00
ITEM NUMBER: 15328
MATERIALS: plastic, polymer
NOTE: In some cases, an adapter is needed. Please call us for additional information.
SIZE: 8" L x 2.5" W x 2.25" D
 
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Occasions:
just because

Materials:
plastic, polymer

Review Snapshot® by PowerReviews
NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.5 stars
(based on 45 reviews)
70% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable (28), Clear sound (23), Lightweight (21), Simple controls (20), Versatile (12)
Cons:
Poor design (3)
Best Uses:
Long talks (24), Commuting (9), Travel (6)
Describe Yourself:
Business professional (24), Practical (24), Parent (18), Gearhead (6)
Primary use:
Personal (36), Business (3)
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High hopes but no go!
By SuzyQ from Salem, OR on 7/13/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Durable, Good idea, Lightweight
Cons:
Poor Design, Poor Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:
Business Professional, Practical
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

I really wish this would work. I love the idea but the actual product needs work. The people that I talk to say they sound like I am in a tunnel or that it sounds jittery. I can hear them okay. I have used this product with the adapter and without (with two different phones) and have the same problem.

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Why hasn't anyone thought of this?
By 10kwVerified Buyer from Westchester Co, NY on 2/13/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Cool, Functional
Best Uses:
All calls
Describe Yourself:
Business Professional, Gearhead, Parent, Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

Very cool idea and execution. I'm going to order another for the office. I'd give it a "5", except I don't give 5s.

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I really have have fun with this!
By RedbudVerified Buyer from Texas on 2/9/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Clear Sound
Best Uses:
Long Talks
Describe Yourself:
Business Professional, Parent, Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

This is wonderful for long conversations...

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A great disappointment
By HermitVerified Buyer from San Antonio , Texas on 1/30/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
People can hear me talk
Cons:
I can't hear people talk
Best Uses:
Paperweight
Describe Yourself:
Parent, Practical, Retired
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

Now being used as a paperweight, since it does not work properly.People can hear me talk, but I cannot hear them.

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ITS FUN
By Dat "D"Verified Buyer from Houston, TX on 1/19/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy Controls, Lightweight
Cons:
Poor Design
Best Uses:
Commuting
Describe Yourself:
Business Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

I had to buy a seperate adapter for my phone and the sound goes in and out. Its not for everyday/all day use so I just deal with it.....but it would be nice if it worked perfectly.

Should be priced lower maybe 20-25.

I wouldnt feel like Ive been had

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Incoming sound good; outgoing sound bad
By PatVerified Buyer from East Tennessee on 1/12/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy Controls, Lightweight, Versatile
Cons:
Bad sound for callee
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

I loved the feel of the handset and the sound quality was good on my end, but my friends told me it was so bad on their end that they couldn't stand it. I returned the item.

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fun gift!
By pizza queenVerified Buyer from jackson, mi on 12/29/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Clear Sound, Durable, Easy Controls, Versatile
Best Uses:
Long Talks
Describe Yourself:
Parent, Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

i bought this for my mom and for my boyfriends mom...my mom will need to purchase the adapter to use this...but no big deal. my boyfriends mom...LOVES IT!...so she says!...she took it out shopping with her just so she could have fun with people watching her grab this big thig out of her purse! too funny...but they both think it will be great for the long talks they do on their cell phones...easy to hold onto...and wont get hot to the ear!

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Great Gift!
By JesicaAnneVerified Buyer from Phoenixville, PA on 10/29/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Clear Sound
Best Uses:
Long Talks
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

Bought this as a gift for my grandmother who hates talking on her cell phone. She is hard of hearing and says that this is great!

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This will make you look really cool.
By K&CVerified Buyer from Portland, OR on 10/25/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy Controls
Best Uses:
Long Talks, Upping your cool factor
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Practical, Student
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

This phone is great for long chats, and will make you feel like it's the 80's again. The sound quality is slightly lower than just using your cell phone, but you look so darn cool using it. It's ergonomic and keeps the cell phone waves farther from your brain.

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Funny, Cool and decent quality
By KatzVerified Reviewer from Los Angeles, CA on 9/30/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Clear Sound, Durable, Easy Controls
Cons:
Cord Is Too Short
Best Uses:
Clubbing, Commuting, Long Talks, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Business Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NOVOPHONE RETRO PHONE HANDSET:

Once I opened the product, my world has changed.

It is a very good conversation starter, and actually comfortable to use as long as you are OK with the big size and heavier weight (compare to other regular headset).

The audio quality is usable. It is not the top of the line... it's about $30 bluetooth headset quality...

So don't buy it for the audio quality.

The first day I got this... I decided to bring it to the bar to meet my friends and show it... Very good reaction... and very easy to talk under the noisy circumstances.

Wear something early 20th century, and hang this around your shoulder.

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