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by rsync 4233 days ago
I have been using a Motorola "FONE" (or F3, or "MOTO FONE") for the last 2 years. It does nothing but make calls. Well, I guess it has an alarm and it also has redial.

It also has an e-ink screen, which is mildly interesting.

It was designed and built for emerging markets that might not have reliable electricity, hence the e-ink and other battery saving measures.

I love it. Very small. The only problem is that it is 2G and I have some trouble in some places. I suspect that 2G service is not well maintained or observed these days ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Fone

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Where did you find one? That was my phone through college and one of my favorite pieces of design ever. the screen was phenomenal and the interaction fairly unique.