A ORIGEM DO Q5 CELULAR GUITARRINHA

Summary

The summary discusses the transition of mobile phones in Brazil during the 2000s, from basic keypad phones to more advanced smartphones. It highlights the Nokia E5, comparing it to the popular low-cost 'guitar phone' models. These guitar phones with mp3/4 capabilities became a fad, originating from China and Paraguay, and selling for very low prices in Brazil. Despite mediocre quality, they were nostalgic and hugely popular among Brazilian consumers during this mobile transition period.

Takeaways

• 😀 In the 2000s, Brazil was transitioning from basic cell phones to smartphones.
• 😲 Early smartphones in Brazil were expensive, like the Blackberry 8700g costing R$1599.
• 📱 The first Android phone in Brazil was the Motorola Dexty in 2009, costing R$99.
• 🎸 The 'guitarrinha' phone became popular in Brazil around 2011-2013.
• 🎷 There was also a similar 'saxofone' phone model.
• 🌎 'Guitarrinha' phones likely originated from China and Paraguay.
• 💰 They were very cheap, selling for around R$50-90.
• 📺 'Guitarrinha' phones claimed to have a 12MP camera and TV, which was misleading.
• 🔊 They had poor audio quality but very loud external speakers.
• 📉 'Guitarrinha' phones declined as smartphones became more affordable in Brazil.

Q & A

What was the transition happening in mobile phones in the early 2000s?

Phones were transitioning from having keypads to touchscreen smartphones with more apps and internet access.

When did the first Blackberry and Nokia smartphones launch in Brazil?

The first Blackberry and Nokia smartphones with features like email, internet, and apps launched in Brazil in the 2000s.

How expensive were the early smartphones compared to minimum wage in Brazil?

Early smartphones like Palm Treo and Blackberry 8700g cost the equivalent of 10-15 minimum monthly wages in Brazil at launch, so they were very expensive.

When did the first iPhone and Android phones launch in Brazil?

The first iPhone launched in Brazil in 2007. The first Android smartphone, the Motorola Dext, launched in Brazil in 2009.

What was the 'guitar phone' and when did it become popular in Brazil?

The 'guitar phone' was a cheap pirated phone that looked like a guitar and became popular in Brazil around 2011-2013.

What features and specs did the 'guitar phone' have?

It claimed to have a 12MP camera, Bluetooth, FM radio, MP3/MP4 playback, dual SIM slots, analog TV, and loud external speakers.

How much did the 'guitar phone' retail for in Brazil?

The 'guitar phone' retailed for around R$50-90 in Brazil, which was very cheap compared to mainstream smartphones.

Where did the 'guitar phone' originate from?

It appears there were models coming from both China as well as a Paraguayan company called B International SA that imported and sold them in Brazil.

Why did the 'guitar phone' become outdated?

Mainstream touchscreen smartphones offered better build quality, specs, apps and connectivity, so consumers upgraded to those instead.

When did the 'guitar phone' fade into obscurity?

The 'guitar phone' faded into obscurity around 2013 as consumers switched to Android and iOS smartphones.