As I am following the proceeding at the Nokia World 2008 and the way the new technology is making big waves, I got an email from my friend AJ who wanted me to share something that has been forgotten for now. Well, actually a whole list of things but I will post them one at a time. This one is still a concept but it sure takes you to a whole new level. Meet the Nokia 888 Concept device. This reminds me of the Morph Concept based on nanotechnology. Following are enclosed pictures and a video of Nokia 888. This sure is a thing of beauty. Really don’t know if its for real but if Nokia can pull this one off then, it will be the next big thing. Share your views regarding this device, I’ll look forward to them. More updates coming from the event so stay tuned.

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The Idea behind Nokia 888

The idea that goes behind the development of this concept is “Form follows you”. A personal mobile communication device which lets you be free and fun. It is light, simple and carefree. You can change its form according to your needs during the day. It is targeted to the young consumers who are likely to be active and take place in a lot of different activities. Because they move and change place too much. They do a lot of different things during the day. So that’s what my design offers : to adjust to the moment, the place and the function.

What technology is Used in Nokia 888?

It uses liquid battery, speech recognition, flexible touch screen, touch sensitive body cover which lets it understand and adjust to the environment. It has a simple programmable body mechanism so that it changes forms in different situations.

Is it Fun?

You don’t have to carry it in your pocket or on your wrist. You can carry it anywhere, in any form. You can roll it, bend it, put on your clothes like a clip. It also makes some form changes that makes it more ergonomical: i.e. when you want to talk on the phone, the body form turns into the form of the good old telephone. You can personalize these forms and record them. So it fits you the best in the way that you have chosen. The functions that it has also create a feeling of electronically pet, as it senses your moves, understand what you want, respond you in the best way. It learns you, to fit you better.Also e-motions lets you send forms to the other 888 users. It could be the shape of a heart or a small dance. This way you can talk without words.

How do we Use this?

E-motions… It means electronical motions that 888 has. You can send and receive forms from / to friends. You can send a heart shape to your girlfriend, so her telephone turns into an icon of heart. Or you can send a dancing form to your friends to call them to the party tonight. This is the fun side of the product. If we look from the functionality side, 888 is quite flexible. You can put it into your pocket, roll it and make it smaller, or put on your wrist when you want to make a video call on the go. If you want to talk like a normal telephone, there you have your telephone shape. We go through a lot of places and situations in the daily life, so it seems like one form is not enough.

So, what do you all say about this. It sure stunned me when I read about this