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July 21, 2006 11:11 AM PDT

Nokia 7280 spotted in the wild

Posted by Kent German
Ever since we reviewed the Nokia 7280, I've wondered if many people have actually bought one. While I think the phone is a cute idea, I didn't imagine there was a mad stampede to pick up the handset. Not only is the lack of a keypad a likely stumbling block for many, but the lack of a supporting carrier put the 7280 in the pricey $300 range. Sure, Kathy Griffin used one on the red carpet at the 2005 Oscars (or was it the Golden Globes?) but that was it as far as I knew. But then to my surprise I saw someone using the phone this week while I was walking to work. I almost stopped and asked them what they thought of it, but I figured that would be too weird.
Originally posted at ComingSoon
Kent German is a senior editor for cell phone reviews at CNET. When he's not testing the newest handsets on the market, he's blogging about cell phone news for Crave. In his On Call column, he answers reader questions and gives his take on the rapidly changing mobile industry. E-mail Kent.

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it's the coolest thing ever!

I also have a nokia 7280. I got it almost 5 months ago, and I thought is was the coolest thing ever. It took me months to save enough money, but I'm glad to have it.
by croquembouche11 (See profile) - July 21, 2006 11:12 PM PDT

i had it......wasn't stylistic enough for me

I thought it was so clean until I saw the mister cartoon sidekick.....yea i returned the 7280 and jumped on the limited edition
by Yond Ranger (See profile) - July 21, 2006 9:37 PM PDT

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