Motorola DynaTAC facts for kids
Motorola DynaTAC was a very important mobile phone made by the company Motorola. It was the world's first portable cell phone that people could buy!
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What Was the DynaTAC?
The Motorola DynaTAC was a groundbreaking device. It was the first cell phone that you could hold in your hand and take with you anywhere. Before this, mobile phones were usually big and had to be in cars.
When Was It Made?
Motorola first showed off the DynaTAC in 1973. However, it took many more years of hard work and development before it was ready for everyone to use. The phone became available to buy in 1984.
How Much Did It Cost?
Making the DynaTAC was a huge project for Motorola. The company spent about $100 million over 15 years to develop this cellular technology. When it first came out, the DynaTAC was very expensive, costing around $3,995. That's a lot of money, even today!
How Big Was It?
The DynaTAC was quite large compared to today's smartphones. It weighed about 28 ounces, which is almost two pounds! It was also much thicker and longer than the phones we use now.
Who Invented It?
The main person behind the DynaTAC was an engineer named Martin Cooper from Motorola. He made the very first public call using a DynaTAC phone in 1973. He called a rival engineer to show off his invention!
Why Was It Important?
The Motorola DynaTAC changed how people communicated. It started the age of personal mobile communication. Even though it was big and expensive, it showed the world that portable phones were possible. It paved the way for all the smaller, smarter phones we have today.
The First Cell Phone System
Along with the phone, Motorola also launched its first DynaTAC cellular system in 1984. This system was the network that allowed the phones to make calls. It was a big step in building the mobile phone networks we rely on today.
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The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, the first commercial portable cell phone.
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Martin Cooper, the inventor of the DynaTAC, holding the phone.
