The Green Head - Retro Phone Handset – A classic handset for your cell phone!

Retro Phone Handset – A classic handset for your cell phone!

I can't stand most cell phone headsets. I can't hear anything anyone ever says, so I just hang up on them. Plus, I don't care to resemble some Borg from Star Trek if I use one of those Bluetooth wireless headsets, nor do I want to appear that I am talking (loudly) to myself. I just want a headset that shows that I'm clearly on the phone, having a clear conversation, and not crazy.

Well, I went out and found the ultimate solution - The Retro Phone Handset ($30). This is the coolest accessory option that I have ever seen for a modern cell phone. The Retro Phone Handset is an exact replica Western Electric 500-series model handset, curly phone cord and all, that attaches directly to your cell phone.

I don't know about you, but I loved those old classic phones. They had great quality, great clarity, and good weight. Attaching one to a cell phone is such a great idea. Now I can finally slam down the handset again, instead of trying to do one of those hard closes on my flip phone. I just need to remember to hit the "end call" button afterwards. - ( 14)

► Think Geek ($30)

► Find it on eBay

2.5mm jack will work with most phones (Motorola, LG, Samsung)
Connection can also be made using a "hands free" adapter kit (not included)
No batteries required
Includes: handset and classic curly phone cord with connector

COMMENTS (14)

by Anonymous on October 3, 2005 2:29 pm

haha – it does have a look of sophistication eh?

by Anonymous on October 3, 2005 2:47 pm

Screw headsets, I want one of these. Finally I can hear what everyone is saying again!

by TIMMY! on October 3, 2005 11:40 pm

I can’t hear anything on my phone either. It’s funny cool, but I bet I could hear a whole lot better!

by Anonymous on October 3, 2005 11:43 pm

haha that’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in awhile.

by Anonymous on October 4, 2005 9:57 am

I have one, It doesnt work so well. but also my phone is strange and when I plug it in and the phone is closed it just calls up my friend Tina over and over.

by Anonymous on October 4, 2005 11:14 am

I hope the one I just bought doesn’t call up Tina over and over too! :)

by Anonymous on October 4, 2005 3:23 pm

the greatest invention yet. I hate headsets and tiny cell phones too.

by Alton Morris on October 4, 2005 4:10 pm

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Alton Morris
Green Head Crew

by Michael Kiely on October 5, 2005 6:21 pm

I just received mine today. It’s an old phone all right, plugs right into my cell. Its getting a lot of laughs.

Sound quality is pretty good for the cell, but it works perfectly on my regular cordless phone. It may just be my cell phone though, which has been dropped countless times.

I’d recommend it for something fun to have or maybe a gift to give.

Anyone else get one? Let us know here in the comments what you think so far.

Michael Kiely
TheGreenHead

by Anonymous on October 7, 2005 3:17 pm

I love the old phones too. They have a good weight to them and sound great.

by Anonymous on October 20, 2005 8:00 pm

I’ve got one but i’ve got a couple of gripes!!

First- There is no button to answer the call. I thought about wiring one in, but the cord only has 4 wires, and they are all used inside the headset (i opened it)

Second- I can’t find this “handsfree adapter kit” they are talking about. I am actually looking for it now, and stumbled on this page. I will continues to look and let you know.

But otherwise it’s great! Very funny. Just looks dumb when you pull out your phone to answer then talk on the headset-

GOAL- to be able to pull this out of your pants and answer the phone. Cord running into your pocket. That would be hilarious

by Anonymous on January 27, 2006 3:33 pm

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by Just_me on November 17, 2006 2:42 pm

I want to get one for my Dad (age 75) who can't stand talking on one of those super small cells. He'll love it. Finally a gift to give to the man who has nearly everything!

by Amnon on November 10, 2007 11:58 pm

A couple questions:

There\'s supposedly a button on this handset that lets you answer and end calls. Does that work okay? And when you\'re making a call, how does that work? You dial on the cell phone, set it down, and talk on the handset? Also, in case anything happens to the handset, does the curly cord disconnect from the handset, like a normal old phone, or is it hardwired in?

Thanks for any answers!