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MicroTAC Elite

Motorola · Phones · Released in 1994 · MicroTAC Elite

~110g, 2-line LED, early Li-ion phone

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Device information

Brand
Motorola
Model
MicroTAC Elite
Release year
1994
Category
Phones

The story of this device

The Motorola MicroTAC Elite marked a monumental leap forward as the world's first cellular phone powered by lithium-ion battery chemistry. Weighing an astonishingly light 110 grams, it packed built-in voice memo recording and a sophisticated two-line alphanumeric display into an elite executive profile.

Specifications

Display
2-line 14-char dot-matrix LED
Battery
Li-ion slim pack (early first)
Camera
None
OS
Feature phone (embedded)
Connectivity
NAMPS analog
Input
Flip-mic clamshell keypad
Weight
About 110g with slim pack
Notable
Built-in answering machine, menu icons

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