“Hey, nice phone.”
At first I thought the guy with the Just for Men beard was making fun of me. I was ready to retaliate with some sarcasim about his pink shirt, but I realized he was serious when he asked me where I got it.
For as much as I love the iPhone, talking on it can be somewhat of a chore. Depending on how you hold it, you’re prone to dropped calls. If your cheek touches the screen in just the right spot, you either put your caller on hold or hang up on them.
In an attempt to limit the brain frying radiation emitted from my cell phone, I began a search for a headset that didn’t involve something hanging off my ear like some type of alien appendage.
I stumbled upon the Native Union Pop Phone and I fell in love.
As a fan of all things retro, the Pop Phone turns your iPhone into a cool looking communication device straight out of the 1950’s. The familiar look and feel of a traditional Ma Bell handset is replicated with a bit of a style update in the form of multiple colors.
After plugging it into my phone for the first time I remember saying to myself, “man I can actually hear the conversation now.”
Everyone who has seen me use the Native Union Pop Phone headset has asked about it. I’m beginning to wonder if it’s because of the color I chose. I ordered red, but their version of red is actually a bit on the pink side. But hey, it takes a real man to use a pink phone, right?
I also ordered the Native Union MM5 (aka Moshi Moshi) headset for the sleek looks, but the call quality is very poor as everything echoes due to the hollow design of the handset. I wasn’t impressed with it at all, and after hearing too many complaints from people on the other end, I ditched it.
Sorry Native Union.
If you’re looking for something cool that is guaranteed to be a conversation starter, pick up a Pop Phone, they’re only around $30.
Just stay away from the red.