Commodore Callback 8020: Flip phone without browser, social networks, and 5G

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

It's not that deep mate, it's an expensive phone. Lot of buck for not much bang.

All I want is a small, cheap phone with a good camera, ability to listen to audiobooks and podcasts and be able to check things from the web. Things like Wikipedia, bus schedules and other text heavy things.

This is not cheap and can’t browse the web so it’s just not worth it.

but Commodore is.

Commodore isn't. They don't exist. Commodore is nothing further than a name out of history.

Somebody is trying right now at the moment to revive it. Then maybe something will exist again.

Somebody has bought all Commodore's intellectual property and the company's name is "Commodore International Corporation." So I'd say it's pretty much safe to say that Commodore is selling it. 🤷

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.

I want a hybrid between what this is reported to be, and a smart phone. Give me my browser and apps, in a basic flip phone that don't capture and sell my personal info. I'm an adult, I can make my own choices in my device, I don't need someone else to police me.

The Callback 8020 is set to be released in five variants. The BASIC Beige, ProtoPET White, and SX Silver models will each cost €499.99. Commodore is charging €549.99 for the transparent Starlight Edition. The Founders Edition, with a gold-plated “C=" key and gold-colored casing, will be offered for €640.

They are a lovely looking phone, but I'm sure that they must be targeting a niche section of the market.

There are definitely people that are pretentious enough to spend an extra €140 on an already expensive phone, so that they can have the gold plated "C=" on the front of the phone.
I guess I know who they are targeting with these, and I'm glad I'm not one of them.

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