• On GameFAQs: The top 100 most popular games!
October 9, 2007 10:37 AM PDT

USS Enterprise will take your calls

by Mike Yamamoto
  • Font size
  • Print
  • 8 comments
(Credit: Noveltyphones)

Some phone and gadget makers have understandably sought to make handsets based on Star Trek communicators, but that approach is apparently too subtle for others. Why limit yourself to a single replica, after all, when you can do the whole ship?

The "Star Trek USS Enterprise Telephone" is exactly that, a limited edition that GeekAlerts says even bears the inscription of William Shatner himself. When a call comes in, a red alert sounds and the engines light up.

It's not a mobile phone, however, so your bragging rights will be confined to your own conn. But it will look just dandy sitting next to your Phaser remote.

Recent posts from Crave
Barnes & Noble Nook to hit stores later than expected
Searching for Cyber Monday laptop deals
Get a Brother HL-2140 laser printer for $49.98 shipped
iPhone officially lands in South Korea
How can Dell Netbook be 'perfect for tweeting'?
Investor forecasts show Psystar is crazy
Gameloft's iPhone games on sale for 99 cents
AT&T has refurbished 16GB iPhone 3Gs for $49
Add a Comment (Log in or register) (8 Comments)
  • prev
  • 1
  • next
I had this phone when I was 5 - Not NEWS
by Icaarus October 9, 2007 3:28 PM PDT
Reply to this comment
I had this phone when I was 5 - Not NEWS
by Icaarus October 9, 2007 3:28 PM PDT
Reply to this comment
That phone came out in the 70's early 80's
by HVIP October 10, 2007 7:27 AM PDT
still have the phone cant use it now land line for last 6 years... heheheheh
Reply to this comment
That phone came out in the 70's early 80's
by HVIP October 10, 2007 7:27 AM PDT
still have the phone cant use it now land line for last 6 years... heheheheh
Reply to this comment
WHAT Communicator phones?!
by DarkHawke October 14, 2007 7:53 AM PDT
Closest I've seen to one was an abortive attempt that I don't know was ever sold. It was just a standard flip cell-phone that had a grille-like look to the lid, with the rest of the body colored black. Inside, it was just a regular phone, though it apparently had some Trek-oriented ringtones and wallpaper and was supposed to let you play some Trek games.

Me, I've been [b]lusting[/b] for a TRUE Communicator-style cell for years, probably the only thing that'll ever get me to buy one of those damnable things. What kills me is that the tech to perfectly simulate a Communicator has existed for a number of years. Most cells are [i]smaller[/i] than the dimensions of a Communicator and lots if not all of them have both speakerphone functions and voice dialing. All you need is an ACTUAL grille (which could also be the antenna to the device as it's supposed to be) that chirps when you flip it up and the appropriate "boop-boop-boop" chime as a ringtone and you're home!

Sad thing is, so limited a phone would never sell in today's market, except amoung the uber Trek geeks like myself. Right now, I'd be okay with a phone on which I could put the aforementioned correct ringtone, and perhaps have the activation chirp sound when I either pick up or make a call. Anyone know of a phone that'll fit this meager bill? A flip phone would be preferable, of course. Gots to live at least SOME of the dream!
Reply to this comment
WHAT Communicator phones?!
by DarkHawke October 14, 2007 7:53 AM PDT
Closest I've seen to one was an abortive attempt that I don't know was ever sold. It was just a standard flip cell-phone that had a grille-like look to the lid, with the rest of the body colored black. Inside, it was just a regular phone, though it apparently had some Trek-oriented ringtones and wallpaper and was supposed to let you play some Trek games.

Me, I've been [b]lusting[/b] for a TRUE Communicator-style cell for years, probably the only thing that'll ever get me to buy one of those damnable things. What kills me is that the tech to perfectly simulate a Communicator has existed for a number of years. Most cells are [i]smaller[/i] than the dimensions of a Communicator and lots if not all of them have both speakerphone functions and voice dialing. All you need is an ACTUAL grille (which could also be the antenna to the device as it's supposed to be) that chirps when you flip it up and the appropriate "boop-boop-boop" chime as a ringtone and you're home!

Sad thing is, so limited a phone would never sell in today's market, except amoung the uber Trek geeks like myself. Right now, I'd be okay with a phone on which I could put the aforementioned correct ringtone, and perhaps have the activation chirp sound when I either pick up or make a call. Anyone know of a phone that'll fit this meager bill? A flip phone would be preferable, of course. Gots to live at least SOME of the dream!
Reply to this comment
Wait a minute..
by DuckInA.Pond October 14, 2007 11:23 AM PDT
Didn't this phone come out a long time ago? I had it when i was 4 or something... doesn't seem that new to me
Reply to this comment
Wait a minute..
by DuckInA.Pond October 14, 2007 11:23 AM PDT
Didn't this phone come out a long time ago? I had it when i was 4 or something... doesn't seem that new to me
Reply to this comment
(8 Comments)
  • prev
  • 1
  • next

About Crave

The name says it all. Crave is our blog about gorgeous gadgets and other crushworthy stuff. If you would like to contact Crave with a tip or comment, please write to: crave@cnet.com

Add this feed to your online news reader

Crave topics

The browser battles go on and on

roundup From Firefox to IE and from Chrome to Opera and Safari, there's no sitting still for browser makers looking to keep their products fresh and competitive.

3G wireless still holds promise

The next generation of 4G wireless may get all the headlines, but advanced 3G technology will likely dominate services for the next few years.