2009 - 02 -19
modu is a tiny, sleek, sophisticated mobile phone. In fact, it’s the lightest phone in the world as approved by the Guinness book of world records. This Modu Phones resemble an MP3 player, with a screen of the size of a post stamp.
modu has all you would expect from a phone... but it is a lot more: modu can be slipped into a wide variety of modu jackets - stylishly designed phone enclosures - and modu mates – modu-enabled consumer electronics devices.
You can use modu to talk, SMS or listen to music stored on the built-in 1GB memory. modu includes Bluetooth connectivity and can be used as a mass storage device.
Modu phone carries your data, giving your personality to whatever gadget you insert it into, GameBoy cartridge style. After seeing all the pictures of the different jackets and the announced prices, the video and the idea makes a lot more sense now.
As you can see, Modu can be operated on its own as a very simple cellphone or become a full-fledge multimedia phone, a portable media player, a car sound system, a full car GPS, a bike mini-GPS, a toaster or a fully armed, fully operational battle station. Maybe, not so sure about the latter. The video shows the Modu being inserted into a MacBook Pro and I wonder if it uses a standard ExpressCard connector to work its magic.
The concept of carrying a small module with basic communications capabilities, holding your personal data so all these other devices can change personality is attractive. Specially since some devices could be shared with other members of your family. On the other side, it could be the dumbest, biggest flop in mobile phone history.
