Disposable Tech – Hop-On $10.00 USD Mobile Phone

One of the things the convergence of technology, mass production and economies of scale leads to is disposable technology.  We’ve seen it for a while now with cheap, disposable cameras and now, mobile phones are next.  The Hop-On Hop 1800 is a USD $10.00 prepaid mobile phone with no screen, and is ideal for a cheap backup phone or for travellers.

The cute phone weighs less than 3 ounces and will be sold through retail outlets such as convenience stores.  Greenies need not fear – the company offers a $5.00 rebate for returning the phone for recycling.

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