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In some circles, the iPhone backlash began long before the device was launched, still in the fuzzy spyshot blog rumor stages. If you're looking for a more official milestone, perhaps the launch of the self-proclaimed "anti-iPhone" will do the trick.

That's exactly how hardware manufacturer, Hop-on is positioning their new $10 HOP1800. The pre-paid GSM phone can be used with more than 40 carriers in the US, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and the company's own Graffiti Wireless. Hop-on isn't exactly forthcoming with the features, because, well, there aren't really any--this is a $10 phone likely to be sold in drug and convenience stores by the manufacture of "the world's first disposable cell phone," after all.

So, what exactly do you get for your ten George Washingtons? A 16 Midi ringer, embedded vibration, and four hours of talk time. There's no display on the thing, but for those truly seeking an anti-iPhone, Hop-on offers the following reassurance, "[the] A tactile numeric keypad with Braille markings, offers reassuring buttons that touch screen cell phone users are longing for."

Somewhere Steve Jobs is softly weeping atop a gigantic pile of money.

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Posted by: Thomas Sobieski
May 24, 2008 6:05 AM

Drug dealers are you smelling what Hop-On is cooking?


Posted by: alan h
May 26, 2008 9:41 PM

Does "Anti iPhone" really mean "devoid of features?" XD

Then again, I do know people who still decry the fact that phones come with so many features these days and still suck at MAKING CALLS...


Posted by: ESTREETBAND
May 28, 2008 4:24 PM

I hate phones so bad you could offer me $10 and an iphone and I would still tell you where you can put it.I don't even have a land line at home.If you want to talk to me either you know where I live or I don't want you to know.Go away and bother somebody else.F-off!!


Posted by: Micah Roe
May 28, 2008 4:45 PM

that phone does kinda look cool. It's been awhile since I have seen a screen less cell phone.


Posted by: sluggo
May 28, 2008 9:07 PM

Graffiti Wireless looks a little sketchy at this point - a one page file with unreadable text. Wish there were some details about it as that is the combo I'm pretty stoked about.


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