Punkt. MP01: basic mobile phone by Jasper Morrison

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“Punkt's MP 01 is the ultimate minimalist dumb phone” Boing Boing

Distracted? Focus.

Sometimes it’s good to take a break

“A mobile phone has something in common with a wristwatch, or a pair of spectacle frames. They're all quite personal items, and we expect to keep them for a long time.
The MP01 is designed and built to be a pleasure to own.”

Petter Neby signature

Petter Neby, founder of Punkt.

Everything you need, nothing you don't

The operating system is refreshingly down-to-earth. No app icons, animations, or special effects vying for your attention. The phone is without the internet, which makes it easy on the eye when you’re using it, and easy to put away when you’ve finished with it.

Something special

The MP01 mobile phone is made in small production runs using top-grade components, and leaves that noughties retro-look behind. It's an object of real beauty and style, both inside and out.

Non-virtual reality

Pixels are great, but isn't there more to life? The MP01 has a reassuring solidity that feels good in the hand.

Goodbye to battery hassle

Charge a smartphone once or twice a day. Charge the MP01 every now and then.

Outstanding sound and build-quality

Crystal-clear audio, Gorilla Glass screen, and a tough, glass-fibre reinforced body treated with the same finishing processes used by manufacturers of professional camera equipment.

Made to keep

The MP01 mobile phone is something that you buy and you keep. It's more than just currently ‘up-to-date’ - it's timeless. The best of class non-smartphones.

“The Punkt. MP01 Mobile Phone integrates unique hardware and software, to create a rare blend of simplicity and sophistication. The focus is on having conversations, short or long – with texting available as an option when required.”

Design by Jasper Morrison

Made for conversations

The dedicated Contacts button takes you straight in. Press it, find who you’re looking for, and press the Call button. That’s it.

Clean interface

In an era of angry icons, the crisp and elegant text-based monochrome interface is a breath of fresh air.

Simple Navigation

Up, down, select. Quick to learn, easy to use.

Notification Centre

Missed calls and new texts are listed on the Home Screen, ready for you to respond immediately.

Bespoke ringtones

Selection of original ringtones created by Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen

Real buttons

Guaranteed 100% non-virtual, they’re surprisingly pleasing. Welcome back to the 3D world.

Tough build

Fibre-glass reinforced body with a recessed Gorilla Glass screen.

Bluetooth

The MP01 is simple to connect with headsets and car systems.

Other tools

An easy-set alarm clock, a reminders feature and a basic calendar for checking dates are also included.

Compatibility with mobile phone networks

The Punkt. MP01 mobile phone runs on the GSM network protocol, otherwise known as ‘2G’: straightforward, tried-and-tested technology that is optimised for voice and SMS communication.

2G has existed for many years now but continues to be heavily used across the world, particularly in Europe. This is mainly because it is still required for machine-to-machine communication (electricity smart meters, vehicle telematics, medical equipment, etc.), as well as other niche communication sectors such as emergency phones in lifts. For this reason, in many places it is being kept in operation while the newer 3G system is withdrawn first.

However, no network protocol lasts forever. Some countries have already phased out 2G; others have set a date for its withdrawal. A country-by-country list of 2G coverage is available to download here. (Some countries are yet to be added to the list. Contact Punkt. customer care for more information.)

More information on GSM/2G coverage is available on the following websites:
GSMA
Wikipedia

Colours


Brown	White

Dimensions

Network

Quad-band GSM (2G)
Phone supplied unlocked; no data package required

Body

Materials
back: PC/ABS
front: PC/ABS with glass-fibre reinforcement

Weight

88 g

Battery

Capacity: 1000 mAh
Talk time: 290 minutes in optimal conditions
Standby time: 500 hours in optimal conditions
Charge time: 2 hours, when using the dedicated charger

Display

Full-colour 2.0 inch TFT LCD;
resolution 320RGB x 240

Protection

Gorilla Glass 3 anti-reflection and anti-fingerprint coating

Operating system

Custom-built proprietary OS

SIM

Micro-SIM (3FF) – nano-SIM adapter provided

Sound

High quality audio with noise cancellation 1W output

USB

Micro USB for charging, phone book syncing and headset

Bluetooth

v3.0, HSP and HFP support

Phone-call features

Country-code support, speaker-phone, respond with message, speed dial

SMS features

T9 predictive text input, multi-language support, intuitive symbol picker, template

Contacts features

Filter search, favourite, note field, import/export

Supported languages

Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Origin

Manufactured in China

SAR Value

CE (900 e 1800MHz)
Head: 0.476 W/Kg
Body: 0.495 W/Kg

FCC (850 e 1900MHz)
Head: 0.603 W/Kg
Body: 0.294 W/Kg

Minimum period of Security updates

We no longer maintain any software or firmware updates including security updates, and may no longer respond to security vulnerability reports for them either.

In the box

MP01 handset
Quick Guide
USB charger
micro-USB cable
micro-USB single-side earphone
micro-USB to 3.5 mm converter
nano-SIM to micro-SIM adapter
SIM-tray opener pin

Please note: The MP01 brown type C Europe ships without a charger plug.

Tips and tricks

The MP01 is a different kind of phone and while it’s extremely simple to use, if you’re only used to touch-screens, some adjustment is necessary.

Here are some shortcuts and suggestions to help speed up the process.

The MP01 is a different kind of phone and while it’s extremely simple to use, if you’re only used to touch-screens, some adjustment is necessary.

Here are some shortcuts and suggestions to help speed up the process.

MP01 Keypad Shortcuts

Hashtag Key

Toggles between input modes in message composer

Star Key

Opens symbol selector in message composer

Send Key

When on home screen – opens call history.

Send Key - long press

Long press when answering a call activates hands-free speaker mode

Message Key

Respond to an incoming call with a text message

Message Key - long press

Long press on home screen opens message composer

End Key - long press

When on home screen – long press opens quick access menu

Volume Down - long press

Long press for silent mode

Contacts Key - long press

Long press when on home screen opens ‘new contact’ option

Numeric Key 1 - long press

When on home screen – long press calls voicemail

Numeric Key 2-9 - Long press

When on home screen – long press speed-dials assigned numbers

Getting the most out of the MP01

Use call-forwarding

Activate call-forwarding on your smartphone: take the calls but skip the emails and notifications.

Use twin SIMS

If your telecoms supplier provides this option, ask them to duplicate your existing SIM so you can make and receive calls to your smartphone number when it’s time for Reachability Lite.

Combine with another device

Use the MP01 in conjunction with a laptop or tablet: the phone lets you text and make calls, and you get a QWERTY keyboard for composing emails.

Drive safely with Bluetooth

Use the earpiece provided, or your car’s hands-free system.

Leave your job

If you have to reply to emails and check documents outside the office, having two phones – a smartphone and an MP01 – is an ideal way to ensure that, when it’s time to switch off, you really do leave your job behind.