Motorola's Hot New DynaTAC

Fri Apr 1, 1983 4:11PM EST

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RAZR? Sidekick? iPhone? All of them are absurd. Motorola's sweet new DynaTAC 8000X will change everything you thought you knew about mobile communications.

The DynaTAC is a new kind of phone (called a "cellular" phone) that you can take with you wherever you go. With no wires to hold you back, you'll soon be making calls in your car, on the subway, or while just walking down the street: Just mind the envious stares from those passing by!

At a mere 1 pound, 12 ounces, the DynaTAC easily slips into a small briefcase, and its 10-inch-high profile is just as comfortable as the handsets that Ma Bell generously provides. There's even a handy antenna that juts out the top to provide for better reception. It's flexible and rubberized so you don't poke out your eyeball while making a telephone call. 

It may take you a little time to get used to all the extra buttons you don't normally have on a 12-key phone: You'll have to push SND to send your call and END to end it. Another cool feature: Room for up to 30 "speed dial" numbers without a memory upgrade!

I'm confident that you'll figure it all out before the battery dies: A full 35 minutes of talk time allow for all the chit-chat you're likely to want to do away from your desk, and the DynaTAC conveniently recharges fully while plugged in overnight. 

And did I mention how stylish the two-tone tan and gray handset is? It complements just about any business professional's attire, whether you're jetting to a board meeting or working in the lab. If that doesn't work for you, all-gray and all-tan versions are also available. At $3,995, the DynaTAC is well within the range of nearly everyone who needs to stay in touch, all the time.

Say hello to the DynaTAC! You'll never use a CB radio again!

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  • 6 Posted by balbert@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:01PM EDT Report Abuse

    Why would anyone buy such a thing with all the lan line phones already in every home and office . This "cellular" phone thing will not sell.

  • 7 Posted by k1j62 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:45PM EDT Report Abuse

    It is refreshing to see that Mr. Null is writing about something he knows about for a change. That dribble last weekend about the new tech toys draining a car's battery and having to replace it sooner was the such crap. Thanks

  • 8 Posted by rhedd1966@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:38PM EDT Report Abuse

    I may get one for my teenage daughter, she will be the envy of all her friends. It even has plenty of space for fancy stickers and sparkly stuff. I will definitly get a "mom you are the best!"

  • 10 Posted by karengracey@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:47PM EDT Report Abuse

    I remember those. They were great when downtown if you were mugged you could beat your attacker with it, then call the police!

  • 13 Posted by jmcquoid@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:37PM EDT Report Abuse

    RIM had better come up with something in a hurry if they want to keep anykind of marketshare in this ever evolving industry. I'm calling my broker right now to buy all the shares I can in this leading company, I suggest you all do the same!!!

  • 15 Posted by chuanfa_chen on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:25PM EDT Report Abuse

    i think it is very common!There is no fresh idea.

  • 17 Posted by dhale3347@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:42PM EDT Report Abuse

    I used to use one when I was undercover in the early 90's ....wow we have come a long way baby.

  • 18 Posted by jeff.foster@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:31PM EDT Report Abuse

    I actually knew a guy who had one. I remember how cool I thought it was at the time and was amazed when he let me try it! ROFL.

  • 19 Posted by nutech@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:42PM EDT Report Abuse

    Had one of these in '93. Bullet proof for sure as I dropped it at least twice a week out of my van on asphalt,snow, rain...couldn't kill it or keep the battery charged long enough!!

  • 20 Posted by davidsldennis on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:38PM EDT Report Abuse

    This doesn't sound new, whats so new about being able to store numbers and such? I don't believe that this is any new technology, just technology borrowed from the 1980's.

  • 21 Posted by psycho_firby@rogers.com on Sun Apr 1, 2007 12:35PM EDT Report Abuse

    Why is it that when I finally get with the times and buy the new tech, like the Motorola RAZR, they come out with something better that I really gotta have. LOL. My kids use those DynaTac's as play walkie-talkie's now (not actually working of course). This was great for a good laugh first thing in the morning.

  • 22 Posted by mr_hatedon on Sun Apr 1, 2007 12:40PM EDT Report Abuse

    Zach Morris' phone from saved by the bell...lmao

  • 23 Posted by brudoug@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:14PM EDT Report Abuse

    Funny it looks a bit like the Motorola V220 and I'm sure it is of the same amazing quality.

  • 24 Posted by mmcneill@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:23PM EDT Report Abuse

    I had one of those new phones. At the time, it cost about $850, and that was supposed to be a 'discount' price. You could drive a nail with one, in a pinch. They came with straps for carrying them on your back if you were hiking in the woods.

  • 25 Posted by rushadali@rogers.com on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:56PM EDT Report Abuse

    My God, what is this world coming to...signs of the times I say. What next...attach a jumbotron to it? I don't need one, my tom tom drums are quite efficient.It brings the cops asap.

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