Nov 7, 2007 6:13 PM

HandlePlus 324gsm The Simplest Phone Ever?

Contrary to popular belief, Apple’s iPhone isn’t the most intuitive handset interface going. Doro’s takes that plaudit, by a mile. With only seven buttons—On/Off, Answer, and triggers for five pre-set numbers—nothing short of pure voice recognition could be easier. Or, maybe, one with four pre-set outgoing numbers. Anyway, this cute, useless little GSM phone is […]

Contrary to popular belief, Apple's iPhone isn't the most intuitive handset interface going. Doro's takes that plaudit, by a mile.

With only seven buttons—On/Off, Answer, and triggers for five pre-set numbers—nothing short of pure voice recognition could be easier. Or, maybe, one with four pre-set outgoing numbers.

Anyway, this cute, useless little GSM phone is for the elderly and costs an outrageous $207.

Product Page [Doro via Gizmodo]

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