Excuse me, your ring is ringing...

Juniper Foo | Jul 24, 2006

Talk about giving someone a ring. Literally. That is if said person was wearing one of Nokia's Icon Handsfree Kits for good measure. We've no word yet from the local office if this upcoming Finnish creation will see light of day in this part of Asia. But it's hip enough to show up on our radar. Hopefully, the sticker price won't be too much of a shock.

Meanwhile, if the Nokia Icon nudges at your memory box, that's because it resembles the 7280 in color and styling, and is, in fact, meant to work with it (via Bluetooth). However, the Icon is a darn sight more versatile when it comes to accessorizing.

For one, the rubberized pair of thumb rings and wristband set come with interchangeable sections for mix-and-match customization. For another, the kit not only features a duochromatic OLED screen which displays SMS, incoming calls and graphics, it also doubles as a watch. Argentine designer Manuel López Revol clearly has high fashion taste.

In terms of operation, when a caller rings in, the wristband will flash messages from the handset. The ring will also glow in different colors of red or white to alert you when you get a message or a call.

For potential fun and fashion, this one gets our Icon-ized thumbs up.

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