In Lin Qi's eyes, apart from smart communications, the most practical device was actually the pager.
It let you know at any time that someone was looking for you, as well as what they wanted you for.
He had owned a pager back then—the first batch released domestically. Different final digits represented different matters, and together with messages left through the operator and the phone booths scattered throughout the Federation, they formed a complete system.
It could be said that, for a long time before mobile phones appeared, pagers met people's communication needs! They were small, palm-sized devices that could be clipped to a belt or slipped into a bag, rather than...
The suitcase in front of him squeaked and spat for quite a while before finally stopping. The professor tore off the strip of paper and handed it to Lin Qi.
"Today is a bright and sunny day, Mr. Edward, and..."
It was the opening of the famous novel The Revenge of Lonely Mountain Castle. Lin Qi looked at the clear writing on the strip of paper and felt speechless.
This was not the liquid-crystal screen he wanted!
Liquid-crystal screens already existed, in fact, and had even begun to be used in some large-scale equipment. He had liked that kind of display from the very beginning.
A blue or green screen with black lettering—clear, and carrying a strong nostalgic charm.
This wasn't what he wanted!
He looked at the professor. "Don't you think it's too heavy?"
The professor gave an awkward laugh. "I know it looks a little stupid, but Mr. Lin Qi, you have to understand that it's already the most cutting-edge product in personal mobile communications!"
"If there's anything more advanced than this, I'll swallow it!"
The professor was extremely confident in his judgment on this matter.