Did You Know? Facts #94
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2024 2:16 pm
Hey Explorers!
The first mobile phone call was made in 1973 on a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X by Martin Cooper. This groundbreaking device weighed 2 kg (4.4 lbs) and was over 10 inches tall, earning the nickname "the brick phone."
The First Commercially Available Portable Handheld Cell PhoneDid you know?
The first mobile phone call was made in 1973 on a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X by Martin Cooper. This groundbreaking device weighed 2 kg (4.4 lbs) and was over 10 inches tall, earning the nickname "the brick phone."
More Info:
- Made for early communication pioneers
- Offered only 30 minutes of talk time on a 10-hour charge
- Priced at a whopping $3,995 in 1983 (equivalent to ~$11,000 today!)
- Symbolized innovation and mobility, paving the way for the smartphones we use now
- This iconic device was the start of a revolution that connects billions of people today!
