The Wind Van Gogh 2100: A Feature Phone Lost in Time
In 2007, the tech world was buzzing with excitement for the release of a new feature phone - the Wind Van Gogh 2100 by WND. With its compact size, stylish design, and detachable Bluetooth earpiece, it seemed like the perfect device for those looking for a basic yet modern phone. However, much to the disappointment of many, the Wind Van Gogh 2100 was cancelled before it could even hit the market.
The Unfortunate Cancellation
The Wind Van Gogh 2100 was initially announced in October 2007, with a planned release date soon after. But due to undisclosed reasons, the release was ultimately cancelled, leaving technology enthusiasts wondering what could have been. The brand, WND, remained relatively unknown and never made another attempt at launching a phone.
A Blast From the Past
Despite its cancellation, the specifications of the Wind Van Gogh 2100 are still worth mentioning. Weighing only 75g and with a thickness of just 16.3mm, this phone was incredibly lightweight and slim. It featured a 1.8-inch TFT display with 256K colors, along with downloadable wallpapers and screensavers to personalize the user experience.
In terms of storage, the Wind Van Gogh 2100 came with 128MB of internal storage and had a microSD slot for expandable memory. This was a decent amount of storage for a feature phone back in the day. Additionally, the phone could hold up to 1000 entries in its phonebook and store records of up to 50 received, 50 dialed, and 50 missed calls.
A Basic Camera and Entertainment Features
The Wind Van Gogh 2100 boasted a 2-megapixel main camera, which was quite impressive for a feature phone at the time. However, it did not have a front-facing camera or the ability to record videos. Nevertheless, it did support downloadable polyphonic, MIDI, and MP3 ringtones to add some fun and personality to incoming calls and messages.
The phone did not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, but it did have a loudspeaker for hands-free use. It also had FM radio, Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP support, and a WAP 2.0/xHTML browser for basic internet usage. Additionally, the Wind Van Gogh 2100 had a built-in detachable Bluetooth earpiece, making it a convenient device for on-the-go phone calls.
A Short Battery Life and Limited Features
One downside of the Wind Van Gogh 2100 was its battery life. With a removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery, it could only last up to 150 hours on standby and up to 3 hours of talk time. This was significantly lower than other phones of the time, especially considering its lack of advanced features.
In terms of sensors, the Wind Van Gogh 2100 did not have any, and its messaging capabilities were limited to SMS, MMS, and email. The phone did have games that could be downloaded and Java support for additional applications.
A Promise Unfulfilled
The Wind Van Gogh 2100 may have been ahead of its time in terms of design and specs, but its cancellation prevented it from making a mark in the ever-evolving technology industry. Its silver-gray and silver-fuchsia color options may have caught the eye of many, but ultimately, this feature phone remained a forgotten product.
