I don't like answering the phone. If you tried to call me a few months ago, I wouldn't have answered without you texting me. What kind of serial killer are you? I'm more likely to pick it up now. Fisher-Price's first plastic phone reminds me of a time when I used to enjoy long phone conversations and not dread them.
It was great to be born in the 90s. I can remember a time when technology was not so ubiquitous. I had a box full of dolls in my room. I fell asleep when I got into bed, instead of scrolling through social media. The first cell phone I owned was a tiny Tracfone that could only send a few texts before it ran out of minutes. It wasn't permanently stuck to my hands.
I'm not saying I'd throw my devices away, but these times have me craving some childhood memories. The Chatter Telephone can be entered.
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This is what makes sweet dreams.
It's the Chatter Phone. It looks and feels like a toy I had as a child. Its shiny plastic exterior is complete with a working dial and eyes that move with its wheels. Our first mobile phone is actually a mobile phone.
Turn it on and a voice says hello. I can actually make calls with it. Sometimes I use the dial on the old phone to satisfy a need. I've been able to use a real dial before, but being able to use a real dial to call someone isn't something I've been able to do before.
When I was in high school, retro-inspired phones that were plugged into a phone's headphone jack were popular. This phone brings that idea to mind. Most phones don't have a jack. There are no cords to worry about because it connects to any modern cell phone with a battery. You should be able to get nine hours out of the battery.
The calls sound clear and the dial works well too. The cord connecting the phone to the body is so light and portable that you can just move it closer to you while you chat. It still sounds great if you need to move around more.
