MagicBox has added an answer machine to its designer Colombo phone.

The Colombo One offers the same styling as the original - inspired by the work of 60s Italian designer Joe Colombo - but also boasts a fully featured digital answer machine.

The retro inspired handset stands upright on a charging base station with the built-in answer machine that can be accessed remotely.

Features include the ability to store up to 250 numbers, text messaging, various ring tones, an alarm clock, caller ID and an "eco" mode.

The Colombo One is available now priced at ?49.99 from Argos.

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MagicBox Colombo One gets answer machine originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:11:19 +0000

Possibly one of the most un-ergonomic phone designs we've ever clapped eyes on, Gadget4All is offering the new fire extinguisher phone.

For all you wannabe firemen out there, the novelty landline blower measures in at 187x85x67mm.

With a push button dial on the button, and complete with phone cable, it's on sale now for $22.

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Fire extinguisher phone launches originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:18:49 +0100