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The Buddhist Cellphone

By Tricycle

Not sure why it’s gold-plated, exactly. And it’s available only in China.

The best religious cell phone in the world is made for Buddhists. This highly modified and rare Nokia N70 is currently available only in China. Like other religious cell phones, the Buddhist phone has Buddhist ring tones, software and other trappings. What sets this phone apart from the pack is the sheer beauty and detail of the customization.

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