Commodore is launching the Callback 8020, a flip phone for retro fans. With no browser or social media, digital detox is the focus.

The manufacturer explicitly positions the device as a response to constant availability and what it considers problematic mechanisms of modern smartphone platforms. In conversation with heise, Commodore CEO Peri Fractic describes the Callback 8020 as a “not stupid dumbphone” for people who want to spend less time scrolling and more time in the real world. It is envisioned as a secondary device for staying reachable without being constantly exposed to the temptations of a smartphone with its notifications, apps, and games. The decision was influenced by his young daughter and his own behavior: “I was addicted to my smartphone,” says Prei Fractic.

Fantastic. We need more people like that.

    • HaraldvonBlauzahn@feddit.orgOPEnglish
      416·
      17 days ago

      You still can get cheap dump phones.

      Regarding do this device:

      1. Manufacturing a phone in small numbers is not cheap
      2. If there were a way that you could have 50% more attention for your kids, yourself, and the people around you, how much would that be worth for you? How much is your attention worth?
      • WhatsHerBucket@lemmy.worldEnglish
        181·
        17 days ago
        1. I’m simply pointing out the price tag on the phone in question.
        2. I don’t need technology to save me from myself.
            • HaraldvonBlauzahn@feddit.orgOPEnglish
              121·
              17 days ago

              no need to troll here.

              And fascinating how predictibly this happens each time the interests of big tech companies are touched…

          • BassTurd@lemmy.worldEnglish
            5·
            16 days ago

            Are you suggesting that every person with a smart phone is a dead brat parent or spouse? You do know that some people actually do have self control.

  • FuyuhikoDate@feddit.orgEnglish
    12·
    17 days ago

    A “dumb Phone” more expensive than a “entry smartphone” which I can cut doen to minimal needs is not a good idea.

  • Bgugi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    41·
    15 days ago

    Minimalism is just a conspiracy by big small to sell you more less.

  • k0e3@lemmy.caEnglish
    1·
    14 days ago

    I was under the impression that 4G is gonna be obsolete soon.

  • Summzashi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    21·
    16 days ago

    I feel like this is the first time I’ve seen a product being blatantly advertised on Lemmy.