It's sturdy, it's functional, it's practical and it's brand new! I got a "new" retro brick mobile phone last Saturday (a.k.a. Jurassic phone). We saw a huge sign in front of Semicon announcing their mobile phone sale with units as low as 300 Pesos (approx USD7.00). We dropped by hoping to get a good deal but the sale had been running for over a week so the “nice” models are already gone. But the trip was not totally wasted as we got a real frugal find.Featuring the Nokia 1610 mobile phone:
1) Made in Finland in 1996 (duly marked)
2) Supersized - similar to a cordless phone at home. And I thought my Nokia 6680 was large.
3) This was the first GSM Digital Nokia (everything else before that was analogue). The one I got works with any Globe SIM.
4) A real bargain at 300 pesos (even if I don't need a new phone)
5) It’s fully operational and in almost perfect condition (no scratches!).
6) It came with the original box, manual and charger (made in Germany). Still had to review the manual cause even though old models ay very basic they're not as user-friendly.This phone will be really useful for commuting and for trips to Divisoria and Quiapo. I'm just hoping to turn-off some snatchers.For now, the 1610 serves as Nicole’s new gadget. At least it diverted her attention from my cellphone.
cheap: the snatched phones in Recto will cost more
cool: retro is in
