I've seen commercials on TLC advertising the TV show "Miami Ink", but have yet to check it out. Apparently, Ami James, one of the tattoo artists featured on the show, has etched tattoo designs for the MOTORAZR V3, offered by T-Mobile. The phone will be part of a Miami Ink Collection.
"From cool new materials to vibrant bursts of color, these new tattoo-etched phones let consumers express their individual style," said Jim Wicks, vice president and director, Consumer Experience Design, Motorola. "With Ami's unique and eye-catching designs, we are able to offer a device that truly is a lifestyle accessory."
Ami's designs include the MOTORAZR V3 in a dark pearl gray color with a dragon tattoo; the other MOTORAZR V3 model is set in magenta with a cherry blossom tattoo. Each design is laser-etched.
Getting a tattoo can take guts. I got a small tattoo my freshman year of college and it wasn't too bad. Would I go through the experience again? Probably not. At least this way, if you don't want to go through the whole tattooing experience, you can make your phone go through it instead!
The MOTORAZR V3: Miami Ink Collection phone includes a VGA camera with 4x digital zoom and MPEG 4 video clips. It will be available for purchase on October 30, 2006 at T-Mobile stores and online at T-mobile.com.
"Miami Ink" airs on Tuesdays at 10 PM ET/PT on TLC.
Thanks to PCMag News Editor Mark Hachman for the tip!
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October 18, 2006 3:30 PM
The show is so much fun, and these phones are cuuuute.
October 18, 2006 11:56 PM
I really liked the show and watched (note past tense) it every time it came on.They have seemingly let the big bucks takeover what was a very unique concept.I guess what I am trying to say is that,for me,the show has "jumped the shark".And that is truly a very sad thing.