![]() ![]() Recently one of the fourteen prototypes went up for auction on Ebay (from a former Nokia employee) and TrekMovie reader Michael Fisher was the lucky winner of this rare almost product, and he has been nice enough to share his find (including pictures and video). It isn’t clear if Nokia just built these for fun, or if they were seriously considered as a product. They built 14 prototypes of this phone in 2008, which were based on the Nokia N76 flip phone. Nokia designed a special mobile phone to externally resemble the original Star Trek communicator (from the TV series, not the new movie). However, Nokia built another phone that was never released. Nokia limited 5800 "Star Trek edition" released in Europe in 2009 In addition, in Europe they released a special "limited Star Trek edition" of their popular 5800 (non-flip) model cell phone, which was essentially the same phone with some Star Trek-themed content. In 2009 Nokia (along with Verizon) ran a Star Trek-themed promotional campaign (with websites), and of course they got a bit of in-movie product placement in the dash of the Corvette joyride scene. So when Paramount was looking for promotional partners for the 2009 Star Trek movie, the Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia was a natural fit. ![]() It has often been said that the modern flip-style mobile phone was inspired by the communicators from the original Star Trek. Nokia’s "Starfleet Communicator" Prototype ![]() Below we have more details, video and photos of one of these very rare prototypes. Think for yourself: Topics that boil down to "Should I watch.", "Will I like.", "Change my view on.", "Does anyone else.", or "Tell me what to think" are not contributing anything to the community.Wouldn’t you like a mobile phone that was built to resemble a Star Trek communicator? Mobile phone maker Nokia, one of Paramount’s promotional partners for the 2009 Star Trek movie, actually built some prototypes of such a device. Meta: Send a modmail instead of making public posts or comments about: other users of this subreddit, the rules or moderators, the community at large or other subreddits, downvotes/upvotes.Ĩ. There is no formal spoiler protection for episodes/films after they have been available for approximately one week.ħ. Spoilers: Utilize the spoiler system for any and all spoilers relating to the most recently-aired episodes, as well as previews for upcoming episodes. Don't derail a thread with unrelated comments.Ħ. ![]() Keep on topic: All submissions must be directly about the Star Trek franchise (the shows, movies, books etc.). Insulting or disparaging remarks about any human being is expressly not allowed.ĥ. Be nice: If a polite way cannot be found to phrase what it is you want to say, don't say anything at all. We are not a place for gossip, rumors, or manipulative or misleading content.Ĥ. Be truthful: All posts/comments must be factually accurate and verifiable. Be welcoming: It is important that everyone from newbies to OG Trekkers feel welcome no matter their gender, sexual orientation, religion or race.ģ. Be constructive: All posts/comments must contribute positively to r/StarTrek and the lives of those who participate here.Ģ. Click here for the full & detailed guidelinesġ. ![]()
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