Gadget of the Week: The Get Off The Phone Excuse Machine

Iria · Jul 29, 2005, 10:31 PM

We’ve all been there. Miles from home, trapped in an endless cell phone conversation with no way out. Luckily there’s a handy little gadget called the “Get Off the Phone Excuse Machine” that with the press of a button will send an array of interruptions to your call. Six sample sounds include: doorbell chime, crying baby, static interference, dinner call, siren, and crashing car. Price: About $18.

As the manufacturer claims:

“When you’re finally ready to ram the phone where the sun don’t shine, simply press a button for the excuse of your choice:

* Door bell – Oh no, a ‘surprise guest’ has arrived – just as you were enjoying that fascinating conversation.
* Crying baby – Who would be cruel enough to keep you talking when your poor child is crying for you? (Don’t try this with the mother-in-law if you don’t actually have a baby – she might just catch on…)
* Static – Simple but effective; end a mobile call in a second.
* Chinese food – A knock and a call to say dinner has arrived. Can’t let the chop suey go cold can you?
* Siren – Ideal when you’re out on the road. “Oh no, I haven’t got my hands free on, got to go…”
* Crashing car – Okay, this one’s a bit extreme – but when all else fails…

Whether you want to get rid of a tactless friend or family member, or can’t stand any more persuasion to switch your gas supply, the ‘Get Off the Phone’ Excuse Machine will sort it.”
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Source: RealTechNews

Kemal · Jul 29, 2005, 11:18 PM

Hah. I want one.

Logla · Jul 29, 2005, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kemal

Hah. I want one.

You already have one built into your cell phone - its called call waiting.

"Aw crap, I've got another call coming through, I've got to take this call. I'll ring you later. Bye"

Iria · Jul 29, 2005, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logla

You already have one built into your cell phone - its called call waiting.

"Aw crap, I've got another call coming through, I've got to take this call. I'll ring you later. Bye"

Yeah, unfortunately my wife's father will NOT stop talking no matter how much she tries! I can see this working for her

Tipstaff · Jul 30, 2005, 06:57 AM

I would just hang up. If they ever ask what happened the simple answer is, "I got disconnected. Actually, this has been happening a lot with this phone lately, so don't be surprised if it happens..." and then hang up again.

Jul 29, 2005, 10:31 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Gadget of the Week: The Get Off The Phone Excuse Machine We’ve all been there. Miles from home, trapped in an endless cell phone conversation with no way out. Luckily there’s a handy little gadget called the “Get Off the Phone Excuse Machine” that with the press of a button will send an array of interruptions to your call. Six sample sounds include: doorbell chime, crying baby, static interference, dinner call, siren, and crashing car. Price: About $18. As the manufacturer claims: “When you’re finally ready to ram the phone where the sun don’t shine, simply press a button for the excuse of your choice: * Door bell – Oh no, a ‘surprise guest’ has arrived – just as you were enjoying that fascinating conversation. * Crying baby – Who would be cruel enough to keep you talking when your poor child is crying for you? (Don’t try this with the mother-in-law if you don’t actually have a baby – she might just catch on…) * Static – Simple but effective; end a mobile call in a second. * Chinese food – A knock and a call to say dinner has arrived. Can’t let the chop suey go cold can you? * Siren – Ideal when you’re out on the road. “Oh no, I haven’t got my hands free on, got to go…” * Crashing car – Okay, this one’s a bit extreme – but when all else fails… Whether you want to get rid of a tactless friend or family member, or can’t stand any more persuasion to switch your gas supply, the ‘Get Off the Phone’ Excuse Machine will sort it.” __________ Source: RealTechNews

Jul 29, 2005, 11:18 PM	#2
Kemal DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	Hah. I want one. __________________ ASUS A7N8X Rev 2.0 AMD Athlon XP 3000+ 1gb PC3200 DDR (512mb PC3200x2) + 256mb Radeon X800 Pro Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Windows XP SP 2

Jul 30, 2005, 06:57 AM	#5
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