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- nanos, on 10/12/2007, -18/+66shocking...
- fishbert, on 10/12/2007, -1/+38I'll be sure to keep it in the same pocket as my flash drive, ipod, or compact thermonuclear detonator... yeah, that's a good idea.
- RexKwando, on 10/12/2007, -1/+35I'm sure a hack will follow shortly causing a much larger than intended shock.
- Fenster, on 10/12/2007, -0/+34Motorola stands by the claim that the phone alert is completely silent. The subjects receiving the "mild" shock, however, have proven to be somewhat less than silent.
Is it just me, or do you yip like a little girl when you get a static shock in the winter........just me, great. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+32not really, it could be used to save there lives "quick timmy call grandma, she's had a heart attack"
- csimpkins, on 10/12/2007, -0/+25Yeah, that'll get me off on the right foot when a telemarketer calls!
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+19How about a cell phone that leaks a little water out of it, to make it look like you pissed yourself.
- runlvl0, on 10/12/2007, -1/+18So, where exactly do you keep your Motorola SHOKR?
- Duston, on 10/12/2007, -1/+15So when your taking a leak in a bar and the wife calls....
Anyone got a mop? - chiller2002, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13It will bring new meaning to Dropped Call.
- GuyHitByTruck, on 10/12/2007, -0/+10Am I just being paranoid or does this sound unsafe?
- machismonstro, on 10/12/2007, -0/+9Electricity is so 1752. My phone notifies me of incoming phone calls by releasing a swarm of furious bees.
- boredzo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8That's what this does, only indirectly...
- binky79, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8Now your phone will be silent. And the only thing other people will hear are your screams!
If you're lucky it will "shock" while you are already holding it to your head! - GISuck, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8Oh great, I can see the warning sticker already:
!!! WARNING !!!
Do not use shock feature while outside in wet conditions, holding hands with others or engaging in heavy mating. Device must also not be used if you have a pace maker or hearing aids. Device may be harmful while operating with electornic components. In case of heart failure, the device can be used can be used as a defibrillator.
Jeez! - mrASSMAN, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8kal, that's more than enough voltage. many real personal tasers only use 2 AA batteries (3V), and they knock you unconcious..
- chad78, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7Set Phasers to Stun - Set Cellphones to KILL!
- mandarin, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8is it usable to revive people who had heart attacks?
- BGFeltenink, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7Don't carry this around gas pumps...
- tymaishu, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8i have been waiting for something like this to happen forever. I hate how i ususally cant feel my fone vibrating in my pocket and the fact that it makes so much noise
- buck09, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7With a few modifications, you can set your annoying co-worker's ringtone to BZZT!Aaaash*tf*ckaaah!!!
- brandizzle, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6Er...If I'm waiting for a call my cell phone is often on my lap. For some reason I seem to like vibrating better than a shock....
Plus I scream everytime I get shocked with even just static electricity. Personally I'd rather have a couple people around me hear a phone vibrate than everyone in the room hear me scream. - Terc, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Guys.. calm down here. Of course 3.6v wouldnt be enough. No, 3v isnt enough to knock you unconcious either (2xAA@1.5v each) but by using capacitors, you can raise the voltage to anything you want.
- mindtrap, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Would be it better than putting a 9V battery to your tongue?
- Angelo, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Mild electric shock doesn't sounds like an extra feature I would want in a cell phone
- Antz0rz, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4This would be just great for recieving a call when you aren't supposed to.
Imagine getting a call while you're holding a bag of popcorn at the movies, or your phone gets uncomfortably close to your crotch.
EDIT: Also, wheres the "explode" option? - KyleRayner, on 10/12/2007, -2/+6Yeah, as loud as most phones are when they vibrate, youre better off to use a low one-beep ring.
- mongocrush, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Too bad that wouldn't work both ways. Give the telemarketer a shock until he/she leaves you alone.
- kalphegor, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4bluetooth handsfree!?
- Zekaer, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Your friends know you have this, and purposely call you every minute of the day.
- vamper, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4i drive with the cell between my legs alot... i think im going to stop doing that
- theone3, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5@run. You mean my Motorola Hz? (say it)
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4"Don't call me, it hurts!"
- stealurland19, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3ya this is simply a bad idea, who know what chaos (or hilarity) might ensue
- incognit0, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I can't see how this would work without direct skin contact....
- bprice25, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3Some people receive so many calls that they would die by slow electrocution.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3My thoughts exactly. One could have a lot of fun calling oneself and watching the cat lose it's mind. Pretty soon, the cat would associate regular phone calls with a shock (Pavlov) and run for cover every time it rang.
- diakonos, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4Well, if I could give the shock TO the telemarketer when they call, that would be even better. *edit* this reply goes to the one above -- sorry about that*
- johndi, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3The same way a stun gun does, if it's in your pocket you will feel it. Though a jacket would likely insulate it too well.
- Arthemys, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2The phone would probably discern whether or not you're in a call session and just beep in your ear or vibe.
- therernospoons, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I can see lawsuits already.
- BGFeltenink, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Wasn't there a digg story recently about how you're x-ammount more likely to get cancer in the spot you keep your cellphone most often?
- YourTechSupport, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Great! Now we can have a new for of beepilepsy.
- Arbinshire, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Great... So now instead of hearing a ringer go off during the course of a movie, we'll now be forced to endure random people jumping in electric-shock induced fits of surprise.
- jdelamater, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Just made me spit on my computer screen from laughing. Awesome. It's funny because I do the same thing!
- Eddible, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I assume Motorola have come up with solutions to the problems outlined here. I mean I doubt they'd release a product that could cause such problems with things such as pace makers.
- Drumrboy, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3what if you were at the gas station, possible got gass on your pants or hand, and got a call while the phone is in the gas spilt area... could it ignite?
also, i would def. keep my phone out of my pockets now, if it would havd any chance of getting close to my... well... you know... - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Call waiting...
- joeforker, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1No digg. I've described this invention several months before they filed the patent. http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/ShockingCalls .
- ShadowVlican, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2high enough voltage and it doesn't need direct contact XD
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