'ply' tabbed mobile phone concept

'ply' tabbed mobile phone concept



the ‘ply’ mobile by KDDI au is a new phone concept which takes inspiration an unlikely source: plywood.
the slim mobile splits its various function between the various plys of the phone’s design. the phone is
the creation of barakan design and comes in a variety of colours. the dialpad, keyboard, gamepad,
touchscreen and projector are each given a tab on the side of the phone allowing the user to switch
functions easily. the projector function is perhaps the most unusual since the phone hinges to reveal
the mini projector hidden inside. the phone is just a concept so don’t hold your breath in anticipation.

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nate db
08.28.08  
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In the third photo the camera itself is thicker than the portion of the phone which it would sink into...
Darcy McGee   09.02.08
beautiful concept relying on the ply levels as a natural division for tabs. Though the projector is a little "how do you fit that in", the concept is well.....why? Yet another function.
This brings up the difficult to find candybar issue.
Anyone know of an unlocked candybar phone that is just a phone available in the USA?
frank   09.05.08

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