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The Nokia Cityman 450 Anti-Theft Device

 

I got a really fun little package from Nokia’s WomWorld a couple minutes ago. And yes, it really had me laughing for a bit. Presenting the Nokia Cityman 450 Anti-Theft Device for the Nokia N97.

Nokia Cityman 450

Are you constantly worried about your Nokia N97 being stolen ? Do you stay awake in bed all night thinking “omg I hope my N97 is safe“.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

If this is you, then the Nokia Cityman 450 Anti-Theft Device is the thing for you !

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Say Goodbye to Pickpockets ! …… because seriously, this thing cant fit in your pockets.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Observe the intricate specs of this high-tech device.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Study the complicated Operating Instructions.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Always stay in range with the gigantic Antenna.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Make calls like its 1987 !

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Oh yes, its the Nokia Cityman 450 Anti-Theft Device.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Interesting Fact :

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Nokia’s Mobile phones got a big publicity boost in 1987, when Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was pictured using a Nokia Cityman to make a call from Helsinki to his communications minister in Moscow.  This led to the phone’s affectionate nickname of the “Gorba”.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Okay okay, we kid. The Cityman 450 ATD isnt actually for sale anywhere, but you gotta admit its pretty hilarious to carry around.

Hey, atleast my N97 is safe now (Thanks to Nokia PR). Except y’know, if a “Antique” Phone collector happens to see me using it.

This is where your Nokia N97 goes :

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Nokia N97 ? What Nokia N97 ?

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

I dont see no Nokia N97.

Heh. Yeah this thing is pretty huge. I dont know how they used to carry things this size around back in the day.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

I mean, geez just the antenna is bigger than the N97 itself hehe.

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Here’s a short video showing how the Nokia Cityman 450 Anti-Theft Device looks and works.

Oh and just for history’s sake. This is what the original Nokia Cityman used to look like :

Nokia Cityman AntiTheft Device

Who would Steal a Brick like that ?

   

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Comments (5)

  1. Fakhre Wednesday - 05 / 08 / 2009 Reply
    Holy Shit -----
    HAha hhaa--Funny ...!
  2. suyog Wednesday - 05 / 08 / 2009 Reply
    Life has changed in 22 years, so have mobile and Thieves!!!
  3. Fakhr-E-Alam Wednesday - 05 / 08 / 2009 Reply
    Holy Shit -----
    HAha hhaa--Funny ...!
  4. suyog Wednesday - 05 / 08 / 2009 Reply
    Life has changed in 22 years, so have mobile and Thieves!!!

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