Shanzhai turned Selecao’s Noblesse Oblige phone into reality

If you were ever a fan of the Japanese anime Eden of the East, you would have probably noticed a bizarre looking phone used by the main character, Selecao. Some of you may also have wanted to live out that fantasy and own a replica of Selecao’s phone. Here's the thing: Japanese manufacturer NEC was supposed to craft a clone of Selecao’s phone for bike riders but miserably, it never made it past the drawing board. A shanzhai manufacturer has turned the special "Noblesse Oblige" phone into reality. The phone is priced at USD 100 but feature-wise, there are compromises. Read more...