July 25, 2004

Cell phone for 86 cents

A cellphone is selling on the South Korean market for 86 cents (Won 1,000), (if my currency conversion is correct).

Launched by Interpulse for LG Telecom, the model only supports calling and SMS service. It weighs 2.02 ounces (63g) and is 59 inches wide (15mm).

Some portal sites are selling NS1000 with the slogan, "Only W1,000 will do!"

According to an executive of LG Telecom "The model was born to provide mobile phones to elderly people because its key pad is big and the price is cheap." [via Digital Chosunilbo]

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