Johns Phone

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

4

Pros:

Cute design, with big buttons that are easy to press and a three-week battery life...
Cute basic design, Long battery life, Makes an ironic statement

Cons:

Paper address book makes life harder, not simpler, and you'll need to refer to manual for setting up speed dial. The bundled earphone is also far too large to use Look and Feel...
Switches are frustrating to use / don't work, Expensive, Makes an ironic statement

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Last revision on February 10, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Cute design, with big buttons that are easy to press and a three-week battery life
Cute basic design, Long battery life, Makes an ironic statement

Reviewers Didn't Like

Paper address book makes life harder, not simpler, and you'll need to refer to manual for setting up speed dial. The bundled earphone is also far too large to use Look and Feel
Switches are frustrating to use / don't work, Expensive, Makes an ironic statement

Expert reviews and ratings

Stylish, lovingly-designed, incredibly limited and expensive...

By Expert Reviews on September 15, 2011

An interesting idea that's been well executed, though the screen position makes it harder to use...

By Computeractive on February 02, 2011

A cute retro-style take on the basic phone, but its dearth of features actually makes John’s Phone a little difficult to use...

By Mobile Choice on January 20, 2011

It's said to be "The world's simplest cellphone." That's a bold claim from anyone let alone a previously unknown (in gadget circles anyway) Dutch team of creatives over at John Doe Amsterdam who wanted to build a basic phone -- the most...

By Engadget on December 06, 2010

The Worlds Simplest Phone , that’s what the design team over at John Doe Amsterdam claim it to be. Now honestly speaking , i need my smartphone dose daily and depend on them for my calendar , twitter , internet dosage A LOT ! But for the sake of...

By FoneArena on February 26, 2011

It's hardly for the masses but it's a refreshing approach to a phone. Without having to pick up an ageing dumb phone to avoid apps, widgets and data connections John's Phone is for those who are happy to stay away from a text message and...

By Tracy and Matt's Blog on December 14, 2010