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Re:Why telephone keypads are arranged the way they are by henrikschroder on Saturday August 29, 2015 @09:45PM (#10141987)
Better images:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ericsson_Dialog

Swedish original on top, US market models on the bottom.

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Re:Why telephone keypads are arranged the way they are by bootload on Saturday August 29, 2015 @10:51PM (#10142105)
"The ergonomics of the handle was a focal point in the design. Additionally, the acoustic, production, and aesthetics aspects needed to be resolved. The handle was fitted in size according to the dimensions of an average face, which had been taken as the starting point of the design process."

Superior ergonomics & one of the reasons I dislike modern smart cough spy-phones. The audio is shite and software keys are no replacement for actual tactile feedback. Luckily they (rotary dial 800 series) are still available ~ http://www.vintagephones.com.au/ccp0-catshow/refurbished-tel...

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