that phone really did have a "character." it feels strange looking back now, but the nokia 6600 wasn't just a device, when you held it in your hand it was as if it had a little technological personality. now phones are fast, powerful, everything's ready to go. but back then even loading something onto it was an event. you'd transfer an mp3, open a video (if it opened), change the theme... everything felt like a little accomplishment. even while writing an sms there was room to think; when you hit the wrong key, even "deleting" carried a weight to it. the strangest thing about the nokia 6600 was this: the thing you carried in your pocket wasn't just a communication tool, it was a bit of a "toy + tool + status object" mix too. it was enough for someone who picked it up to say "ooh, this is a good phone," no explanation needed. now phones are flawless but a little soulless. those old phones were flawed but they were memorable. maybe what we call "character" was exactly this.
what does nokia 6600 mean to you?
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