Motorola StarTAC – The First Flip Phone in History
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Motorola StarTAC – The first flip phone in history
The Motorola StarTAC, launched in 1996, is considered the first clamshell (flip) phone ever. An icon of style and innovation that marked an era.
Design and dimensions
The StarTAC was incredibly compact for its time: 94 x 55 x 19 mm, 88 grams. The metal body (standard version) or carbon fibre (special editions) made it rugged and elegant.
Technical specifications
- Monochrome LCD display (colour on some later models).
- 500 mAh Li-Ion battery – up to 2 days autonomy.
- 100 contacts memory.
- Polyphonic ringtones (monophonic initially).
- External antenna (fixed or retractable depending on version).
- Side key for power on/off.
Most sought-after versions
- StarTAC 70 – first version, very rare.
- StarTAC 75 – vibration and night profile.
- StarTAC 85 – colour display, WAP.
- StarTAC 130 – last generation, lighter.
Why buy a Motorola StarTAC today?
- Collecting: a piece of mobile phone history.
- Timeless design: still admired today.
- Investment: prices are rising (working units with box €150-400).
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