Anova W8900 mobile phone, 2008-2012

Made:
2008-2012 in China
Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards

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Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards
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Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards, made by Anova, China, 2008-2012. Designed to imitate the Blackberry Curve 8900 manufactured by Research in Motion (RIM). Together with a power supply, headphones and original box.

Anova W8900 mobile phone with space for two SIM cards, made by Anova, China, 2008-2012. Designed to imitate the Blackberry Curve 8900 manufactured by Research in Motion (RIM).

Counterfeit phones, like this one purchased in Cameroon in 2012, were commonly available in many developing countries. In Cameroon they were sometimes referred to as ‘Chinese’ to reflect the country where they were often made. Although these counterfeits of well known mobile phone brands were typically poor quality, they could also include additional desirable features. This example was designed to mimic a popular phone produced by BlackBerry. It also has a built in FM radio receiver. Authentic BlackBerry mobile phones, rather than counterfeits, were very expensive to buy in Cameroon at this time.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
2013-153
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and electronic components
Measurements:
phone: 110 mm x 58 mm x 12 mm,
original box: 158 mm x 123 mm x 52 mm,
charger (not including cable): 58 mm x 74 mm x 23 mm,
headphones: 890 mm
type:
mobile telephone
credit:
Purchased from Robert Nche

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