Motorola Develops Bare-Bones Phone

tunabomber writes "Whenever a review of the latest cellphone/camera/MP3 player/GPS receiver/fish finder/tazer convergence gadget is posted on Slashdot, the first posters are usually quick to chime in by saying they just want something with decent battery life, reception, ergonomics, etc. Those posters' prayers may now be answered, because Motorola's new 'dumb' phone has been designed with these traits in mind. Notable features include an E Ink display and dual antennae to improve reception. The phone is slated to become available before the end of the year."

Comments

Re:Why?

[AuMatar]

Because a large number of people don't use those features. The only features I've ever used on my phone are the address book and the call button. I don't want and am unwilling to pay for other features. But I'd pay good money for twice the battery life of my current phone, or better reception. This phone is aimed at my market segment.