Looking at screens is way too entertaining. It was less so when screens were smaller, less immersive and more tactile.

In retrospect I think this device was the optimal digital companion. It got whatever you needed done in terms of communication, looked snazzy, and didn’t suck people into a vortex away from really. Best of both worlds.

We need to bring something like this back.

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it was a fun era for phones. don't even get me started on the memories this picture unlocks...